2016 AutoBild Winter Tyre Test

Test Summary
Wet BrakingContinental WinterContact TS 860
Vredestein Snowtrac 5
Mabor Winter Jet 2
Fulda Kristall Control HP
Hankook Winter i cept RS2
Semperit Speed Grip 2
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
Michelin Alpin 5
Dry BrakingContinental WinterContact TS 860
Wet HandlingMichelin Alpin 5
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
Uniroyal MS Plus 77
Rolling ResistanceContinental WinterContact TS 860
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
NoiseGeneral Altimax Winter Plus
Snow BrakingContinental WinterContact TS 860
Snow HandlingContinental WinterContact TS 860
Michelin Alpin 5
BFGoodrich gForce Winter
Falken Eurowinter HS449
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
Hankook Winter i cept RS2
Ice BrakingKleber Krisalp HP2
General Altimax Winter Plus
Mabor Winter Jet 2
Falken Eurowinter HS449
Barum Polaris 3
Each year, the German automotive publication Autobild trump all the other European magazines by putting out a huge winter tyre test, and this year is no different.

Starting out with fifty tyre patterns, Autobild tested all the tyres wet braking performance. Once the wet braking order was set, Autobild took the twenty seven patterns which stopped the car within 20% of the best through to snow braking, then the top twenty wet and snow braking results combined to this, the full tyre test.

The top twenty tyres 205/55 R16 tyres were tested over a number of days using a VW Golf, and went through the usual dry, wet, snow, comfort, noise and fuel economy tests. Autobild also tested wear, which means this winter tyre test is one of the few yearly tests to give you the complete picture of a winter tyres performance.

The Top Three

If you followed the dominance of the TS850, it will come as no surprise that the new Continental WinterContact TS860 aces the test. It's amongst the best, or the best in the dry, wet and snow testing, has a low rolling resistance and a good level of comfort. The real surprise of the test was wear, with the TS860 proving to be the best wearing tyre on test, something Continental have historically struggled with. As a premium winter tyre, there's no beating the TS860.

The run of good performances for the updated Michelin Alpin A5 continues, with the French manufacturer taking second place overall. The A5 is the strongest tyre on snow and ice, has an excellent wet handling and braking performance, and is strong in the dry. The only the initial purchase price drew criticism, Michelins are often the most expensive tyres on the market.

Rounding out the top three is the Goodyear UltraGrip 9. It matched the Michelin in the dry and wet, only losing out in a little snow performance when compared to the best on test.  

The Full Results

The full results, with comments are below. Autobild weight the overall scores as follow.

Dry - 14%. Wet - 30%, Snow - 30%, Comfort - 3%, Rolling Resistance - 4%, Noise - 3%, Wear - 10%, Price - 6%

1st: Continental WinterContact TS 860

Continental WinterContact TS 860
  • 205/55 R16
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 59
  2. Dry: 6
  3. Wet: 8
  4. Snow: 7
  5. Comfort: 6
  6. Rolling Resistance: 9
  7. Noise: 7
  8. Wear: 10
  9. Cost: 6
A class leading winter tyre with no real negative points. Dynamic handling in all weather, precise steering with good feedback and best economy
Hiçbir gerçek olumsuz noktası olmayan, sınıfının lideri bir kış lastiği. Her türlü havada dinamik yol tutuşu, iyi geri bildirimli hassas direksiyon ve en iyi ekonomi
Ein klassenführender Winterreifen ohne wirkliche Minuspunkte. Dynamisches Handling bei jedem Wetter, präzise Lenkung mit gutem Feedback und beste Wirtschaftlichkeit
Un pneu hiver de premier ordre sans aucun point négatif réel. Tenue de route dynamique par tous les temps, direction précise avec un bon retour d'information et la meilleure économie
None mentioned
Hiçbiri belirtilmedi
Keine erwähnt
Aucun mentionné

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2nd: Michelin Alpin 5

Michelin Alpin 5
  • 205/55 R16
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 51
  2. Dry: 6
  3. Wet: 7
  4. Snow: 8
  5. Comfort: 6
  6. Rolling Resistance: 7
  7. Noise: 7
  8. Wear: 6
  9. Cost: 4
Winter specialist with the best snow results. Stable wet and dry handling with short wet braking distances. Low noise
En iyi kar sonuçlarına sahip kış uzmanı. Kısa ıslak fren mesafeleriyle istikrarlı ıslak ve kuru yol tutuşu. Düşük gürültü
Winterspezialist mit besten Schneeergebnissen. Stabiles Nass- und Trockenhandling mit kurzen Nassbremswegen. Geringe Geräuschentwicklung
Spécialiste de l'hiver avec les meilleurs résultats sur neige. Tenue de route stable sur sol mouillé et sec avec de courtes distances de freinage sur sol mouillé. Faible niveau sonore
Quite expensive
Oldukça pahalı
Ziemlich teuer
Assez cher

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3rd: Goodyear UltraGrip 9

Goodyear UltraGrip 9
  • 205/55 R16
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 47
  2. Dry: 6
  3. Wet: 7
  4. Snow: 7
  5. Comfort: 5
  6. Rolling Resistance: 8
  7. Noise: 6
  8. Wear: 4
  9. Cost: 4
Excellent performance on snow and in the wet, excellent aquaplaning resistance, low noise
Karda ve ıslak zeminde mükemmel performans, mükemmel suda kızaklama direnci, düşük gürültü
Hervorragende Leistung auf Schnee und bei Nässe, hervorragende Aquaplaning-Sicherheit, geringe Geräuschentwicklung
Excellentes performances sur neige et sur sol mouillé, excellente résistance à l'aquaplaning, faible bruit
Quite expensive
Oldukça pahalı
Ziemlich teuer
Assez cher

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4th: Dunlop Winter Sport 5

Dunlop Winter Sport 5
  • 205/55 R16
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 53
  2. Dry: 5
  3. Wet: 7
  4. Snow: 8
  5. Comfort: 7
  6. Rolling Resistance: 9
  7. Noise: 6
  8. Wear: 6
  9. Cost: 5
Top performance on snow and in the wet, low rolling resistance.
Karda ve ıslak zeminde üstün performans, düşük yuvarlanma direnci.
Top-Performance auf Schnee und Nässe, geringer Rollwiderstand.
Performances optimales sur neige et sur sol mouillé, faible résistance au roulement.
Average performance in the dry
Kuru zeminde ortalama performans
Durchschnittliche Leistung im Trockenen
Performance moyenne sur le sec

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5th: Pirelli Cinturato Winter

Pirelli Cinturato Winter
  • 205/55 R16
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 52
  2. Dry: 5
  3. Wet: 7
  4. Snow: 6
  5. Comfort: 7
  6. Rolling Resistance: 7
  7. Noise: 7
  8. Wear: 8
  9. Cost: 5
Dynamic handling in the snow and wet roads, low wear
Karlı ve ıslak yollarda dinamik yol tutuşu, düşük aşınma
Dynamisches Handling auf Schnee und nasser Fahrbahn, geringer Verschleiß
Tenue de route dynamique sur routes enneigées et mouillées, faible usure
Average performance in the dry
Kuru zeminde ortalama performans
Durchschnittliche Leistung im Trockenen
Performance moyenne sur le sec

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6th: Semperit Speed Grip 2

Semperit Speed Grip 2
  • 205/55 R16
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 50
  2. Dry: 6
  3. Wet: 6
  4. Snow: 6
  5. Comfort: 6
  6. Rolling Resistance: 8
  7. Noise: 6
  8. Wear: 6
  9. Cost: 6
Good wet handling and short wet braking distances
İyi ıslak yol tutuşu ve kısa ıslak fren mesafeleri
Gutes Nasshandling und kurze Nassbremswege
Bonne tenue de route sur sol mouillé et courtes distances de freinage sur sol mouillé
Weak handling on snow
Karda zayıf yol tutuşu
Schwaches Handling auf Schnee
Faible tenue de route sur la neige

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7th: Nokian WR D4

Nokian WR D4
  • 205/55 R16
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 42
  2. Dry: 5
  3. Wet: 6
  4. Snow: 7
  5. Comfort: 3
  6. Rolling Resistance: 8
  7. Noise: 5
  8. Wear: 4
  9. Cost: 4
Excellent snow performance, low rolling resistance
Mükemmel kar performansı, düşük yuvarlanma direnci
Hervorragende Schneeeigenschaften, geringer Rollwiderstand
Excellentes performances sur neige, faible résistance au roulement
Average performance in the dry, high wear
Kuru, yüksek aşınmada ortalama performans
Durchschnittliche Leistung im Trockenen, hoher Verschleiß
Performances moyennes sur sol sec, usure élevée

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8th: Hankook Winter i cept RS2

Hankook Winter i cept RS2
  • 205/55 R16
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 48
  2. Dry: 6
  3. Wet: 5
  4. Snow: 6
  5. Comfort: 6
  6. Rolling Resistance: 5
  7. Noise: 7
  8. Wear: 6
  9. Cost: 7
Excellent aquaplaning resistance, good dry handling, well priced
Mükemmel suda kızaklama direnci, iyi kuru yol tutuşu, uygun fiyatlı
Ausgezeichnete Aquaplaning-Sicherheit, gutes Trockenhandling, guter Preis
Excellente résistance à l'aquaplaning, bonne tenue de route sur sol sec, prix abordable
Average wet grip, long wet braking
Ortalama ıslak tutuş, uzun ıslak frenleme
Durchschnittliche Nasshaftung, langes Nassbremsen
Adhérence moyenne sur sol mouillé, freinage long sur sol mouillé

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9th: Bridgestone Blizzak LM001

Bridgestone Blizzak LM001
  • 205/55 R16
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 50
  2. Dry: 4
  3. Wet: 6
  4. Snow: 7
  5. Comfort: 5
  6. Rolling Resistance: 6
  7. Noise: 6
  8. Wear: 9
  9. Cost: 7
Excellent in the snow, high aquaplaning resistance, very good fuel economy
Karda mükemmel, yüksek suda kızaklama direnci, çok iyi yakıt ekonomisi
Hervorragend im Schnee, hohe Aquaplaning-Sicherheit, sehr guter Kraftstoffverbrauch
Excellent sur la neige, haute résistance à l'aquaplaning, très bonne économie de carburant
Poor dry handling, long dry braking distances
Zayıf kuru yol tutuşu, uzun kuru fren mesafeleri
Schlechtes Trockenhandling, lange Trockenbremswege
Mauvaise tenue de route sur sol sec, longues distances de freinage sur sol sec

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10th: Barum Polaris 3

Barum Polaris 3
  • 205/55 R16
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 50
  2. Dry: 4
  3. Wet: 6
  4. Snow: 7
  5. Comfort: 4
  6. Rolling Resistance: 8
  7. Noise: 6
  8. Wear: 6
  9. Cost: 9
Strong in the snow, stable wet handling, good value for money
Karda güçlü, ıslak zeminde dengeli yol tutuşu, paraya değer
Stark im Schnee, stabiles Nasshandling, gutes Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis
Solide sur la neige, tenue de route stable sur sol mouillé, bon rapport qualité/prix
Low dry grip
Düşük kuru tutuş
Geringe Trockenhaftung
Faible adhérence sur sol sec

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11th: Kleber Krisalp HP2

Kleber Krisalp HP2
  • 205/55 R16
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 52
  2. Dry: 5
  3. Wet: 4
  4. Snow: 7
  5. Comfort: 7
  6. Rolling Resistance: 7
  7. Noise: 5
  8. Wear: 8
  9. Cost: 9
Excellent snow performance, low rolling resistance
Mükemmel kar performansı, düşük yuvarlanma direnci
Hervorragende Schneeeigenschaften, geringer Rollwiderstand
Excellentes performances sur neige, faible résistance au roulement
Average wet grip, low aquaplaning resistance
Ortalama ıslak tutuş, düşük suda kızaklama direnci
Durchschnittliche Nasshaftung, geringe Aquaplaning-Beständigkeit
Adhérence moyenne sur sol mouillé, faible résistance à l'aquaplaning

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12th: Uniroyal MS+ 77

Uniroyal MS Plus 77
  • 205/55 R16
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 47
  2. Dry: 3
  3. Wet: 5
  4. Snow: 8
  5. Comfort: 5
  6. Rolling Resistance: 6
  7. Noise: 6
  8. Wear: 7
  9. Cost: 7
Strong winter performance, good comfort, good value
Güçlü kış performansı, iyi konfor, iyi değer
Starke Winterperformance, guter Komfort, gutes Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis
Excellentes performances hivernales, bon confort, bon rapport qualité/prix
Average grip in wet and dry
Islak ve kuru zeminde ortalama tutuş
Durchschnittlicher Grip bei Nässe und Trockenheit
Adhérence moyenne sur sol sec et mouillé

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13th: General Altimax Winter+

General Altimax Winter Plus
  • 205/55 R16
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 50
  2. Dry: 4
  3. Wet: 4
  4. Snow: 7
  5. Comfort: 8
  6. Rolling Resistance: 6
  7. Noise: 6
  8. Wear: 6
  9. Cost: 9
Good winter performance, good comfort, low price
İyi kış performansı, iyi konfor, düşük fiyat
Gute Winterperformance, guter Komfort, günstiger Preis
Bonnes performances hivernales, bon confort, prix bas
Average wet grip, long dry braking
Islak zeminde ortalama tutunma, kuru zeminde uzun frenleme
Durchschnittliche Nasshaftung, langes Trockenbremsen
Adhérence moyenne sur sol mouillé, freinage long sur sol sec

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14th: Mabor Winter Jet 2

Mabor Winter Jet 2
  • 205/55 R16
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 47
  2. Dry: 6
  3. Wet: 4
  4. Snow: 6
  5. Comfort: 6
  6. Rolling Resistance: 3
  7. Noise: 6
  8. Wear: 7
  9. Cost: 9
Good snow handling, good in the dry, good value for money
Karda iyi tutuş, kuru zeminde iyi, paraya değer
Gutes Schneehandling, gut im Trockenen, gutes Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis
Bonne tenue de route sur neige, bon sur sol sec, bon rapport qualité/prix
Average wet grip, high rolling resistance
Ortalama ıslak tutuş, yüksek yuvarlanma direnci
Durchschnittlicher Nassgriff, hoher Rollwiderstand
Adhérence moyenne sur sol mouillé, résistance au roulement élevée

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15th: Sava eskimo hp

Sava eskimo hp
  • 205/55 R16
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 47
  2. Dry: 5
  3. Wet: 3
  4. Snow: 7
  5. Comfort: 6
  6. Rolling Resistance: 7
  7. Noise: 6
  8. Wear: 6
  9. Cost: 7
Good traction and short braking distances on snow. Cheap to buy
Karda iyi çekiş ve kısa fren mesafesi. Satın almak ucuz
Gute Traktion und kurze Bremswege auf Schnee. Günstig im Kauf
Bonne traction et distances de freinage courtes sur la neige. Achat pas cher
Long wet braking
Uzun ıslak frenleme
Langes Nassbremsen
Freinage long sur sol mouillé

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16th: Cooper Weather Master SA2+

Cooper Weather Master SA2 Plus
  • 205/55 R16
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 38
  2. Dry: 4
  3. Wet: 6
  4. Snow: 6
  5. Comfort: 5
  6. Rolling Resistance: 5
  7. Noise: 6
  8. Wear: 2
  9. Cost: 4
Ok performance on snow and on wet roads
Karda ve ıslak yollarda iyi performans
Gute Leistung auf Schnee und nassen Straßen
Bonnes performances sur la neige et sur route mouillée
Long dry braking, poor wear
Uzun süreli kuru frenleme, zayıf aşınma
Langes Trockenbremsen, geringer Verschleiß
Freinage long à sec, faible usure

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17th: Falken Eurowinter HS449

Falken Eurowinter HS449
  • 205/55 R16
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 44
  2. Dry: 4
  3. Wet: 5
  4. Snow: 5
  5. Comfort: 4
  6. Rolling Resistance: 5
  7. Noise: 7
  8. Wear: 5
  9. Cost: 9
Good value, ok in the snow
İyi değer, karda iyi
Gutes Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis, ok im Schnee
Bon rapport qualité/prix, ok dans la neige
Low aquaplaning resistance, poor dry performance
Düşük suda kızaklama direnci, zayıf kuru performans
Geringe Aquaplaning-Resistenz, schlechte Trockenleistung
Faible résistance à l'aquaplaning, mauvaises performances sur sol sec

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18th: Vredestein Snowtrac 5

Vredestein Snowtrac 5
  • 205/55 R16
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 40
  2. Dry: 6
  3. Wet: 4
  4. Snow: 5
  5. Comfort: 5
  6. Rolling Resistance: 6
  7. Noise: 5
  8. Wear: 4
  9. Cost: 5
Good dry handling
İyi kuru yol tutuşu
Gutes Trockenhandling
Bonne tenue de route à sec
Average snow, poor aquaplaning resistance, long wet braking
Ortalama kar, zayıf suda kızaklama direnci, uzun ıslak frenleme
Durchschnittlicher Schnee, schlechte Aquaplaning-Resistenz, langes Nassbremsen
Neige moyenne, faible résistance à l'aquaplaning, freinage long sur sol mouillé

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19th: BFGoodrich gForce Winter

BFGoodrich gForce Winter
  • 205/55 R16
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 50
  2. Dry: 4
  3. Wet: 3
  4. Snow: 6
  5. Comfort: 7
  6. Rolling Resistance: 8
  7. Noise: 7
  8. Wear: 8
  9. Cost: 7
Very good fuel economy
Çok iyi yakıt ekonomisi
Sehr guter Kraftstoffverbrauch
Très bonne économie de carburant
Average aquaplaning resistance, poor wet handling, long wet and dry braking
Ortalama suda kızaklama direnci, zayıf ıslak yol tutuşu, uzun ıslak ve kuru frenleme
Durchschnittliche Aquaplaning-Resistenz, schlechtes Nass-Handling, langes Nass- und Trockenbremsen
Résistance moyenne à l'aquaplaning, mauvaise tenue de route sur sol mouillé, freinage long sur sol mouillé et sec

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20th: Fulda Kristall Control HP

Fulda Kristall Control HP
  • 205/55 R16
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 45
  2. Dry: 6
  3. Wet: 3
  4. Snow: 6
  5. Comfort: 7
  6. Rolling Resistance: 7
  7. Noise: 6
  8. Wear: 5
  9. Cost: 5
Safe snow performance
Güvenli kar performansı
Sicheres Verhalten auf Schnee
Performances sécuritaires sur la neige
Poor wet grip
Islak zeminde tutuş zayıf
Schlechter Grip bei Nässe
Mauvaise adhérence sur sol mouillé

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