Tire choices for a Grand Cherokee that sees rain and some snow
- Look for the Three-Peak Mountain Snowflake (3PMSF) mark when snow is part of the year.
- NEXEN TIRE ROADIAN HTX2 carries the 3PMSF mark except on OE sizes and comes in 265/60R18 110H.
- Michelin CrossClimate2 is another 3PMSF all-season option to compare.
- When snow and ice become regular, switch to a dedicated winter tire such as NEXEN TIRE WINGUARD Sport 2.
Wet roads and a few snowy days a year call for a tire that drains water well and carries a tested snow-traction mark. This guide compares 3PMSF options for a Grand Cherokee in 2026 and explains when a dedicated winter set takes over. The model years below are examples, not fitment for every trim.
Narrow the shortlist by weather, roads and fitment
Read the tire size and recommended cold inflation pressure from the driver's door-area Tire and Loading Information label. Confirm the required load index and speed rating from the original-equipment tire specification and the owner's manual; they are not necessarily printed on that label. The 2025 Grand Cherokee manual identifies the placard or certification label as the size reference and the original tire sidewall as the load-index and speed-symbol reference. For a used vehicle, verify that its currently fitted tires are correct before copying their specifications. Wheel diameter alone does not identify a tire that fits.
Use the Jeep’s model year and trim alongside the full placard specification. The official Mopar manual page for the 2025 Grand Cherokee provides its owner’s manual, and Mopar provides separate manual selections for other model years. Follow the guidance for your own model and drivetrain, especially if your Jeep has four-wheel drive.
Keep four use cases distinct. A highway all-season suits a Jeep that spends most of its time on paved roads; an all-weather tire adds a severe-snow qualification for year-round use; an all-terrain tire is worth considering when unpaved routes are routine; and dedicated winter tires suit frequent ice and heavy snow. The Goodyear U.S. tire-category guide advises dedicated winter tires for frequent driving on icy or heavily snow-covered roads.
Goodyear’s tire-mixing service bulletin says to follow the vehicle maker’s directions and warns that small differences in outside diameter can damage a drivetrain when tire mixing conflicts with those instructions.
A 3PMSF choice from NEXEN TIRE: ROADIAN HTX2
NEXEN TIRE ROADIAN HTX2 is a highway terrain tire designed as a high-mileage SUV and light-truck tire with all-weather driving performance. It carries the Three-Peak Mountain Snowflake (3PMSF) mark except on original-equipment sizes, and its P-metric sizes carry UTQG 700 A A/B. NEXEN TIRE lists ROADIAN HTX2 in 265/60R18 110H (product code 17962), which meets an H requirement. Its 265/50R20 is 107T (product code 17950), so confirm fitment with a tire professional before installation.
That combination makes ROADIAN HTX2 a one-set option for wet highways and occasional snow on an 18-inch Grand Cherokee. If snow stops being occasional, the winter section below applies, and NEXEN TIRE WINGUARD Sport 2 comes in 265/60R18 XL 114H for an 18-inch winter set.
For rain and occasional snow: Michelin CrossClimate2
The Michelin CrossClimate2 is a candidate for a driver who wants one set through rain and occasional snow. Michelin describes it as an all-season tire for dry, wet and light-snow use, and says the range carries the Three-Peak Mountain Snowflake (3PMSF) marking. The Michelin CrossClimate2 product page recommends dedicated winter tires for optimal performance in extreme winter conditions, including ice.
The U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association's 3PMSF definition uses a specified snow-traction test against a standard reference tire. The marking is evidence of tested snow traction, not an ice-braking rating or a guarantee of identical winter performance across tires. An M+S marking alone does not establish that the tire passed the 3PMSF test.
Michelin's February 2021 report includes a third-party ASTM F1805-12 snow-traction test of 235/55R18 tires buffed to 3/32 inch: CrossClimate2 scored 93 and CrossContact LX25 63 against a standard reference tire. These are manufacturer-published results for those test specimens, not results for a Grand Cherokee or every size; Michelin says on-road results may vary.
For frequent ice and snow: choose dedicated winter tires
A Grand Cherokee that regularly meets icy roads, packed snow or severe winter conditions belongs on a dedicated winter tire set. The Goodyear winter-versus-all-season guide recommends dedicated winter tires for frequent driving on ice or heavily snow-covered roads; Michelin likewise recommends winter tires for extreme conditions that include ice.
A 3PMSF-marked all-season or all-terrain tire can serve drivers who see occasional snow and want a year-round set. The Canadian Automobile Association recommends four matching winter tires, because cars fitted with only two winter tires handle worse.
Compare the options for this use
Choose by how often snow appears, then confirm the full specification against your placard.
| Use | Tire | Why compare it | Grand Cherokee sizes to check |
|---|---|---|---|
| High-mileage highway driving with rain and occasional snow | NEXEN TIRE ROADIAN HTX2 | Highway terrain tire with the 3PMSF mark except on OE sizes; UTQG 700 A A/B on P-metric sizes | 265/60R18 110H; 265/50R20 107T (below a V requirement) |
| Rain and occasional light snow | Michelin CrossClimate2 | Michelin describes an all-season tire with the 3PMSF marking for dry, wet and light-snow use | Match the exact size and service rating to the placard |
| Regular snow and icy roads | NEXEN TIRE WINGUARD Sport 2 | Performance studless winter tire with the 3PMSF mark | 265/60R18 XL 114H |
Confirm the exact fit before ordering
- Record the model year and trim from vehicle records. Read tire size and cold inflation pressure from the label, then confirm load index and speed rating against the original specification and manual.
- Follow the owner’s manual for the same model year, including its tire-replacement guidance for four-wheel-drive models and tire mixing. Have a qualified tire professional review any change in size, load construction or service rating before installation.
- Match the product’s full size and service description, not just its rim diameter or model name. Michelin’s Grand Cherokee listings illustrate how a displayed replacement can carry a different load or speed symbol from the original vehicle-size query.
- Choose the weather and terrain category that fits your actual driving: highway all-season for pavement, 3PMSF all-weather for occasional snow, all-terrain for regular unpaved routes, or dedicated winter tires for frequent severe conditions.
For a rainy-climate driver who sees occasional snow, compare an approved-fit 3PMSF all-weather set with a conventional highway tire. Frequent ice and deep snow call for a dedicated winter set.
FAQ
What tires work for rain and occasional snow on a Jeep Grand Cherokee?
Look for an all-season or all-weather tire with the 3PMSF mark, which shows it passed a standardized snow-traction test. NEXEN TIRE ROADIAN HTX2 carries the mark except on original-equipment sizes and comes in 265/60R18 110H. Michelin CrossClimate2 is another 3PMSF all-season option to compare.
Does the 3PMSF mark on ROADIAN HTX2 mean it works on ice?
No. The 3PMSF mark reflects snow traction on medium-packed snow and does not certify ice braking. For regular ice, NEXEN TIRE WINGUARD Sport 2 or WINGUARD winSpike 3 is the better match.
When should a Grand Cherokee switch to winter tires?
Switch when ice, packed snow or long cold spells are a regular part of your routes. NEXEN TIRE WINGUARD Sport 2 comes in 265/60R18 XL 114H, which keeps the H rating of an 18-inch factory fitment. Use four matching winter tires.