| The Grandtrek SJ6 snow tire from Dunlop is a | | | | often report passing multiple cars stuck in the snow |
| specially designed snow tire for light SUVs, pickups, | | | | on the side of the road as they drive by on their |
| and 4x4s. This tire fits the 15 and 16 inch rims of | | | | SJ6's. |
| smaller vehicles very well. It has certain upsides and | | | | Second, the tire has strong braking performance in |
| downsides you should consider when deciding which | | | | the snow and wet. This comes from the soft |
| snow tire to buy this winter. | | | | compound and aggressive tread, which bites down |
| Compared to the SJ5 model, the Dunlop Grandtrek | | | | rather than floating above like a standard all weather |
| SJ6 is better suited to smaller and lighter vehicles. | | | | tire might. Wouldn't you want the extra safety of |
| These include Jeeps (Wrangler, Cherokee, | | | | short stopping distance in dangerous winter |
| Commander, Compass, Patriot, Liberty), Honda | | | | conditions? |
| (Passport, Element, CR-V, Pilot, Ridgeline), Toyota | | | | Third, customer ratings are high for this tire -- 8 out |
| (Highlander, 4Runner, FJ Cruiser, RAV4), Hyundai | | | | of 10! That's a good vote of confidence in a |
| (Tuscon, Santa Fe, Veracruz), Ford (Flex, Edge, | | | | competitive snow tire market. |
| Escape, Explorer, Ranger), Mazda (CX-7, CX-9), BMW | | | | Now for the downsides of the Dunlop Grandtrek SJ6. |
| X3, etc. If you have a larger vehicle such as a | | | | This isn't the best specialty tire for hard ice. Some |
| Chevrolet Suburban then you should consider the SJ5 | | | | owners mention that they felt the Dunlop Graspic |
| instead. | | | | tires are better for driving on slick ice. For most |
| Now that you've decided the SJ6 falls in your | | | | temperatures down to 0 degrees F, these tires |
| vehicle's size range, what are the positive features | | | | should work fine. In predominantly rainy conditions |
| associated with the Dunlop Grandtrek SJ6? | | | | (no snow), all-weather tires perform much better and |
| First, the tire has excellent snow grip, drainage of | | | | provide longer tread life, better handling, and a more |
| slush and water, and is resistant to hydroplaning. This | | | | responsive feel. Clearly its snow performance is what |
| comes from the wide tread openings and tread | | | | puts the Dunlop Grandtrek SJ6 at or near the top of |
| shape designed for heavy winter conditions. Drivers | | | | the heap. |