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Uniroyal Snow Max 2 review

The Uniroyal Snow Max 2 is highly regarded as a robust, commercial-grade winter tire that excels in demanding conditions. While users appreciate its exceptional grip and durability under heavy loads, they note that these performance benefits come with a slight trade-off in cabin noise and ride stiffness.

Relative score
94/100
tests + owners
Owner reviews
91/100
2 reviews
Uniroyal Snow Max 2
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

91%
Would buy again 95%
Dry
Overall dry
90%
Corner stability
85%
Dry traction
90%
Steering response
65%
Wet
Overall wet
100%
Wet traction
100%
Snow & ice
Overall snow & ice
100%
Ice
100%
Comfort
Overall comfort
80%
Treadwear
Overall treadwear
100%
Handling
Overall handling
85%
From owners

What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 2 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.

The Uniroyal Snow Max 2 is highly regarded as a robust, commercial-grade winter tire that excels in demanding conditions. While users appreciate its exceptional grip and durability under heavy loads, they note that these performance benefits come with a slight trade-off in cabin noise and ride stiffness.

Pros

  • Exceptional traction in wet and snowy conditions
  • High load-bearing capacity suitable for commercial vans
  • Strong durability and slow tread wear
  • Reliable performance for heavy-duty vehicle applications

Cons

  • Increased road noise compared to standard tires
  • Noticeably stiffer ride quality
  • Performance characteristics prioritize utility over comfort

Worth knowing

  • Highly recommended for commercial van applications, specifically noted on the Ford Transit 2.2 TDCI.
  • The 8-ply construction is specifically praised by users operating with consistently heavy payloads.