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2016 AMS Winter SUV Tyre Test

Overall test winnerContinental Winter Contact TS 850 P SUV

Winter tyres aren't exclusively reserved for two wheel drive vehicles, four wheel drive cars benefit too.

Tyres tested
10
Tested size
215/60 R17

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10 Tyres tested

Published finishing positions, with the strengths and considerations from this test. Owner reviews cover other sizes and driving conditions.

1st

Continental Winter Contact TS 850 P SUV

+Very good results on snow and wet roads

−Relatively long dry braking, high level of noise

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2nd

Nokian WR D4

+Good results in the snow, high resistance to aquaplaning

−Slightly slower steering response

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3rd

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance SUV Gen 1

+Good wet traction, good handling on dry roads

−Relatively weak grip on the rear axle in the snow

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4th

Dunlop Winter Sport 5 SUV

+Balanced behavior on snow, very good results in wet conditions

−Slightly slower steering response, average comfort

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5th

Hankook Winter i cept evo2 SUV

+Balanced and safe behavior in the snow, good handling on dry roads

−Long braking distances and poor lateral stability on wet surfaces, nervous handling at the limit of grip

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6th

Vredestein Wintrac xtreme S

+Short braking distances on snow, very good handling on dry surfaces

−Poor snow balance, long braking distances and a tendency to understeer on wet surfaces, poor resistance to aquaplaning

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7th

Bridgestone Blizzak LM80 EVO

+Good handling on snow. fast steering response on dry surfaces

−Poor resistance to aquaplaning, long braking distance on wet roads

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8th

Westlake SW658

+Acceptable balance in various conditions

−Poor traction on snow, low resistance to aquaplaning

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9th

GT Radial Champiro WinterPro HP

+Short braking distances on snow, good handling on dry surfaces, very low noise level

−Long braking distances on dry and wet roads, poor resistance to aquaplaning - High rolling resistance

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10th

Star Performer SPTV Winter SUV

+Good handling and short braking distances on dry surfaces

−Weak results in the snow, long braking distances and under good handling on wet surfaces, clearly audible low-frequency noise at 60 km/h. not recommended for regions with snow in winter

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2016 AMS Winter SUV Tyre Test · 215/60 R17

The full test

The evidence behind the verdict

Winter tyres aren't exclusively reserved for two wheel drive vehicles, four wheel drive cars benefit too. This year AMS have tested ten winter tyres in the popular 4x4 / SUV / Crossover size of 215/60 R17, which covers cars such as the Opel Mokka, Skoda Yeti, and the Volkswagen Tiguan.

Full results below. Results are weighted as follows: Dry 30%, wet 30%, snow 30%, rolling resistance / noise 10%.

Results

1st

Continental Winter Contact TS 850 P SUV

215/60 R17
Continental Winter Contact TS 850 P SUV
All discipline results (6)
Test%
Dry—
Wet—
Snow—
Comfort—
Rolling Resistance—
Noise—
2nd

Nokian WR D4

215/60 R17
Nokian WR D4
All discipline results (6)
Test%
Dry—
Wet—
Snow—
Comfort—
Rolling Resistance—
Noise—
3rd

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance SUV Gen 1

215/60 R17
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance SUV Gen 1
All discipline results (6)
Test%
Dry—
Wet—
Snow—
Comfort—
Rolling Resistance—
Noise—
4th

Dunlop Winter Sport 5 SUV

215/60 R17
Dunlop Winter Sport 5 SUV
All discipline results (6)
Test%
Dry—
Wet—
Snow—
Comfort—
Rolling Resistance—
Noise—
5th

Hankook Winter i cept evo2 SUV

215/60 R17
Hankook Winter i cept evo2 SUV
All discipline results (6)
Test%
Dry—
Wet—
Snow—
Comfort—
Rolling Resistance—
Noise—
6th

Vredestein Wintrac xtreme S

215/60 R17
Vredestein Wintrac xtreme S
All discipline results (6)
Test%
Dry—
Wet—
Snow—
Comfort—
Rolling Resistance—
Noise—
7th

Bridgestone Blizzak LM80 EVO

215/60 R17
Bridgestone Blizzak LM80 EVO
All discipline results (6)
Test%
Dry—
Wet—
Snow—
Comfort—
Rolling Resistance—
Noise—
8th

Westlake SW658

215/60 R17
Westlake SW658
All discipline results (6)
Test%
Dry—
Wet—
Snow—
Comfort—
Rolling Resistance—
Noise—
9th

GT Radial Champiro WinterPro HP

215/60 R17
GT Radial Champiro WinterPro HP
All discipline results (6)
Test%
Dry—
Wet—
Snow—
Comfort—
Rolling Resistance—
Noise—
10th

Star Performer SPTV Winter SUV

215/60 R17
Star Performer SPTV Winter SUV
All discipline results (6)
Test%
Dry—
Wet—
Snow—
Comfort—
Rolling Resistance—
Noise—

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