This year Auto Bild tested seven different tyres in 235/55 R17, fitted to an Audi A6 All Road. Below are the results.
The Results
- 3PMSF: no
Very good on snow, very well balanced and strong in the wet and dry
Expensive, slightly increased noise
Exemplary
Total: 39
Dry
6
Wet
6
Snow
8
Comfort
7
Rolling Resistance
7
Noise
5
- 3PMSF: no
Very good on snow, low rolling resistance, good in the wet and dry
Average comfort
Ideal
Total: 40
Dry
6
Wet
6
Snow
8
Comfort
6
Rolling Resistance
8
Noise
6
- 3PMSF: no
Very good on snow, high resistance to aquaplaning, good lateral grip in the wet
Expensive, average rolling resistance, average in the wet
Good
Total: 37
Dry
5
Wet
5
Snow
9
Comfort
7
Rolling Resistance
5
Noise
6
- 3PMSF: no
Very quiet winter tyres, short braking distance on snow, low rolling resistance
Average aquaplaning, poor cornering on snow, average wet braking
Good
Total: 42
Dry
7
Wet
5
Snow
6
Comfort
8
Rolling Resistance
9
Noise
7
- 3PMSF: no
Very good in the dry, short braking distance on dry roads, low price
Reduced lateral grip in snow, average wet braking
Good
Total: 35
Dry
6
Wet
5
Snow
6
Comfort
5
Rolling Resistance
7
Noise
6
- 3PMSF: no
Reasonably good price, good in aquaplaning tests, acceptable stopping distance in dry conditions
Long wet braking distance, moderate snow and wet performance, high noise and rolling resistance
Poor
Total: 21
Dry
4
Wet
2
Snow
4
Comfort
4
Rolling Resistance
4
Noise
3
- 3PMSF: no
Cheap, good on snow, quiet and comfortable enough for winter tires
Long braking distance on wet and dry, little grip in wet cornering, high rolling resistance
Not recommended
Total: 25
Dry
3
Wet
2
Snow
6
Comfort
5
Rolling Resistance
3
Noise
6