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Winter tire Winter Touring tires Updated May 2026

Gripmax Status Pro Winter review

The Gripmax Status Pro Winter is widely regarded as a high-value winter tire that delivers impressive performance across varied cold-weather conditions, including snow, slush, and wet roads. While most users report excellent comfort and reliability, there are isolated reports of structural integrity issues over extended multi-year usage.

Relative score
86/100
tests + owners
Owner reviews
88/100
5 reviews
Gripmax Status Pro Winter
Scores

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

88%
Would buy again 94%
Dry
Overall dry
96%
Corner stability
83%
Dry traction
93%
Steering response
83%
Wet
Overall wet
92%
Wet traction
90%
Snow & ice
Overall snow & ice
94%
Ice
83%
Comfort
Overall comfort
84%
Treadwear
Overall treadwear
74%
Handling
Overall handling
84%
From owners

What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 5 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.

The Gripmax Status Pro Winter is widely regarded as a high-value winter tire that delivers impressive performance across varied cold-weather conditions, including snow, slush, and wet roads. While most users report excellent comfort and reliability, there are isolated reports of structural integrity issues over extended multi-year usage.

Pros

  • Exceptional value for the price point
  • Strong traction in snow, mud, and wet conditions
  • High levels of ride comfort and low noise
  • Consistent performance in temperatures below 7°C

Cons

  • Potential for structural deformation or bubbling after long-term use
  • Vibration issues reported as tires age
  • Durability concerns when used outside of dedicated winter seasons

Worth knowing

  • Users running staggered setups (240/40R20 front and 275/35R20 rear) reported structural issues after several years of use.
  • The tire performs reliably for low-to-moderate annual mileage users (5k-10k miles per season).