Best Radial Compact Tractor Tires for Snow Removal

 Equipping a tractor with the right tires can have a huge effect on its winter performance. The best tires for snow removal commonly feature block-tread patterns with low rubber-to-void ratios and snow-clearing channels. Radial tires generally outperform bias tires in slick and slippery wintery conditions, as they have large, even footprints that place more tread on the ground and ultimately deliver better traction.


Radial tires can also travel at high speeds and travel long distances, which makes them ideal for snow removal operations carrying a lot of accounts or keeping up with large lots. They deliver a comfortable ride as well, which is something everyone appreciates—from the person working through the night to clear snow to the person cleaning their driveway. Yokohama Off-Highway Tires Alliance and Galaxy brands deliver numerous radial tires for snow removal applications. Popular options include: 

  • Alliance 550 MultiUse: a favorite choice for a variety of applications in all seasons, including winter snow removal. The Alliance 550 features a hybrid tread pattern that blends a classic curved-bar tractor-style lug arc with a directional block tread and results in a tire that excels in the snow.
  • Alliance 551 MultiUse: designed to deliver the ultimate winter performance thanks to the use of a special cold-weather compound, grip-enhancing sipes, and snow-clearing directional channels. 
  • Galaxy Garden Pro/Garden Pro XTD: engineered for small tractors and use on hard surfaces. The Garden Pro features an innovative tread pattern that has a knack for clearing snow and delivering traction even in deep snow and on icy asphalt.    

Learn More About the Galaxy Garden Pro XTDYokohama Off-Highway Tires America

Don’t get snowed under this winter. Yokohama Off-Highway Tires America’s (YOHTA) Alliance and Galaxy brands have a tire for you, no matter if you’re using a bucket to dig out snow drifts in a parking lot or scraping your driveway clean with a blade. Contact your local dealer or rep to learn about our wide range of compact tractor tires and how they can keep you snow- and aggravation-free this winter.
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