All-Season tires are meant for driving in any weather conditions except significant snow and ice. They are considered an all around season tire, which is appealing for drivers who don’t want to keep switching tire sets between each season. They offer versatility in a variety of weather and road conditions, including very light snow.
Summer tires are designed for responsive performance in both wet and dry driving conditions. It’s a common misconception that summer tires are only designed for dry weather but most deliver excellent traction in wet conditions too. They also typically have deep circumferential grooves to provide wet traction and hydroplaning resistance.
Winter tires are designed exclusively for cold weather driving. They have a special rubber tread compound that remains flexible at temperatures below 45 degrees. Their tread patterns feature extra-dense siping for grip in snow and ice, generally without needing to be studded.