Winter tire Updated September 2026

Riken Snowtime B2 review

Name: Riken Snowtime B2
Brand: Riken

Relative score from owner reviews only

Owners 65 · 7 reviews analysed

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The Riken Snowtime B2 is generally viewed as an acceptable, budget-friendly winter tire well-suited for normal city and occasional highway driving. While users praise its snow traction, low noise levels, and impressive longevity, some note compromises in dry and wet grip limits as well as potential structural aging concerns over longer periods.

What owners say

No road-test results yet, so every score here comes from owner reviews found online.

How scores work

Relative score: 0–100. Blends road tests (60%) and owner reviews (40%) category by category, the same way on every TireWheelGuide page. With only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from it, so the score stays closer to average. It needs at least one road test or five owner reviews.
Road tests: 0–100 per score, from published tests, newer tests counting more. Each result is compared with every other tire in the same test, so a win against a strong field counts for more. The average tested tire gets 70, the best 100; with only one or two tests a tire stays nearer 70. The discipline rows show % of the best tire in that test.
Owner reviews: 0–100 from the owner reviews we found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates and scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70. With only a few reviews a tire stays near the average.

By owner reviews

65/100

From 7 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.

Would buy again 71%

Dry

Overall dry

61.1

Corner stability

59.1

Dry traction

Steering response

61.4

Wet

Overall wet

64.6

Wet traction

65.9

Snow & ice

Overall snow & ice

Ice

Comfort

Overall comfort

67.8

Treadwear

Overall treadwear

65.8

Handling

Overall handling

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Riken Snowtime B2 specs & sizes

Prices vary by size, so each one links out separately.

Size	Retailer
155/70 R13	Amazon
165/70 R13	Amazon
175/70 R13	Amazon
155/65 R14	Amazon
165/65 R14	Amazon
165/70 R14	Amazon
175/65 R14	Amazon
175/70 R14	Amazon
175/80 R14	Amazon
185/60 R14	Amazon
185/65 R14	Amazon
185/70 R14	Amazon

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What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 7 owner reviews found online.

Pros

Reliable and effective grip in snow and standing water
Surprisingly low noise levels, often quieter than summer tires
Good wear characteristics and long tread life
Favorable fuel economy compared to previous setups

Cons

Lower handling limits in dry and wet conditions compared to summer tires
Potential for sudden loss of traction or breaking away on wet bends
Average baseline performance for high-speed or spirited driving

Worth knowing

Switching down to a 16-inch winter setup from larger summer configurations resulted in cumulative improvements in ride comfort and noise reduction.
Handling inconsistencies initially attributed to the tires in one review were later resolved by replacing worn rear vehicle shocks.