To choose winter tires, start by looking at your current vehicle. You need to find a snow tire that fits your car, truck, or SUV. Next, find one that suits your environment. Studded tires are great for trucks driving through harsh climates that are covered with snow most of the year. But for a sedan driving in an area where the winter season lasts only two months and snow plows are plentiful, you probably won’t need studded tires. And finally, buy snow tires in sets of four. You do not want your car to have one snow tire and three standard tires. An unbalanced car will be difficult to handle and will cause wear and tear on the suspension and axles.