Antares GRIP 60 ice review
The Antares GRIP 60 ice is viewed as a highly capable budget-friendly winter tire that offers impressive value for its price point. While it does not match the premium performance levels of top-tier brands like Bridgestone, it provides a noticeable improvement in ice traction over all-terrain alternatives, making it a practical choice for cost-conscious drivers in harsh winter climates.
Two scoring systems, side by side
Owner scores come from reviews on retailer and review sites; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.
By owner reviews
69%By road tests
72.2%What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 1 owner review across retailers and review sites.
The Antares GRIP 60 ice is viewed as a highly capable budget-friendly winter tire that offers impressive value for its price point. While it does not match the premium performance levels of top-tier brands like Bridgestone, it provides a noticeable improvement in ice traction over all-terrain alternatives, making it a practical choice for cost-conscious drivers in harsh winter climates.
Pros
- Exceptional price-to-performance ratio
- Noticeable improvement in ice traction compared to all-terrain tires
- Effective performance in varied, severe winter conditions
- Studdable design enhances grip on icy surfaces
Cons
- Performance falls short of premium winter tire benchmarks like the Blizzak
- Limited long-term durability data compared to established market leaders
Worth knowing
- Users transitioning from all-terrain tires (such as the Toyo AT3) report a significant upgrade in winter-specific safety.
1 published test appearance
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2023 Studless vs Studded Snow tire Test · 205/55 R16
7th of 8
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Handling | 8th of 8 | |
| Snow Braking | 5th of 8 | |
| Snow Traction | 8th of 8 | |
| Snow Handling | 5th of 8 | |
| Ice Handling | 5th of 8 | |
| Ice Traction | 1st of 8 |