In wintertime, roads are subject to ever-changing weather conditions, and you can run into rain, snow or ice at any time. For safe driving, vehicles are best when fitted with tyres that are suited to cold, slippery surfaces - and that goes for SUV and 4x4 vehicles, too.
Winter tyres for 4x4s are designed to give you better grip, so that you stay in control of your vehicle when the road is slippery. Keep in mind that you should fit winter tyres on both the front and back wheels, even though most SUVs come with all-wheel drive. In 90% of cases, these vehicles can handle hills even with summer tyres. But you can run into problems when driving downhill, as the weight of the vehicle is at the front. So it’s best to use winter tyres for driving in snow, even with a 4x4.