Truck tires are specifically designed to carry heavier loads than standard tires. They can withstand some of the toughest conditions, including off-road use in rocky terrain, and have a unique and aggressive tread pattern to assist on slippery or muddy surfaces.
In conditions with light snow and areas that do not have sustained freezing temperatures, All Weather tires with a 3PMSF (3 peak Mountain Snowflake) designation will get most drivers where they need to go. But when the temperature dips and heavier snow starts to fall, upgrading to a true winter tire will add an extra element of performance and traction.