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Winter tire Winter High Performance tires Updated May 2026

Lassa Snoways 3 review

The Lassa Snoways 3 is a polarizing budget-friendly winter tire that offers strong value for money, particularly regarding snow traction and aquaplaning resistance. While many users praise its performance in winter conditions, the consensus is marred by significant inconsistencies in noise levels, dry road handling, and emergency braking reliability.

Relative score
72/100
tests + owners
Owner reviews
68/100
10 reviews
Lassa Snoways 3
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

68%
Would buy again 57%
Dry
Overall dry
74%
Corner stability
76%
Dry traction
79%
Steering response
67%
Wet
Overall wet
71%
Wet traction
76%
Snow & ice
Overall snow & ice
73%
Ice
90%
Comfort
Overall comfort
69%
Treadwear
Overall treadwear
77%
Handling
Overall handling
68%
From owners

What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 10 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.

The Lassa Snoways 3 is a polarizing budget-friendly winter tire that offers strong value for money, particularly regarding snow traction and aquaplaning resistance. While many users praise its performance in winter conditions, the consensus is marred by significant inconsistencies in noise levels, dry road handling, and emergency braking reliability.

Pros

  • Excellent traction and braking performance on snow and ice
  • High resistance to aquaplaning in wet conditions
  • Strong value proposition compared to premium-tier brands
  • Good tread longevity reported by several users

Cons

  • Excessive road noise, frequently described as intrusive
  • Unpredictable performance during emergency braking maneuvers
  • High rolling resistance negatively impacting fuel consumption
  • Inconsistent handling characteristics on dry pavement at higher speeds

Worth knowing

  • Users driving smaller segment vehicles, such as the Ford Fiesta and VW Golf, reported significant cabin noise issues.
  • Performance appears highly variable across different vehicle types, with some users reporting excellent grip and others experiencing complete traction loss in mild winter conditions.
Test results

1 published test appearance

Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.

2018 51 Winter tire Shootout · 195/65 R15

32nd of 51
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