2018 51 Winter Tyre Shootout

Update: The full test is now live here.

This year AutoBild have placed 51 195/65 R15 winter tyres through wet braking tests, with the top thirty tyres also being tested for snow braking performance. Only the top twenty have gone through to the full Auto Bild winter tyre test!

With the best winter tyre on test stopping the VW Golf in 34.3 meters, and the worst tyre on test at 49.8 meters, you can see why it's extremely important to judge a winter tyres performance as much on wet grip as it is snow grip.

The full results of the top 20 winter tyre test will be on the site in the next few weeks so be sure to come back!

Results

1st: Continental WinterContact TS 860

Continental WinterContact TS 860
  • 195/65 R15
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 62.1
  2. Wet: 34.5
  3. Snow: 27.6
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2nd: Fulda Kristall Control HP2

Fulda Kristall Control HP2
  • 195/65 R15
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 62.4
  2. Wet: 34.8
  3. Snow: 27.6
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3rd: Goodyear UltraGrip 9

Goodyear UltraGrip 9
  • 195/65 R15
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 62.5
  2. Wet: 35.5
  3. Snow: 27
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4th: Hankook Winter i cept RS2

Hankook Winter i cept RS2
  • 195/65 R15
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 62.6
  2. Wet: 34.9
  3. Snow: 27.7
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5th: Dunlop Winter Sport 5

Dunlop Winter Sport 5
  • 195/65 R15
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 62.9
  2. Wet: 34.8
  3. Snow: 28.1
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6th: Kleber Krisalp HP3

Kleber Krisalp HP3
  • 195/65 R15
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 63
  2. Wet: 35.9
  3. Snow: 27.1
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7th: Pirelli Cinturato Winter

Pirelli Cinturato Winter
  • 195/65 R15
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 63.3
  2. Wet: 35.9
  3. Snow: 27.4
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8th: Semperit Master Grip 2

Semperit Master Grip 2
  • 195/65 R15
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 63.3
  2. Wet: 35.9
  3. Snow: 27.4
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9th: Uniroyal MS+ 77

Uniroyal MS Plus 77
  • 195/65 R15
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 64
  2. Wet: 36.1
  3. Snow: 27.9
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10th: Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 EVO

Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 EVO
  • 195/65 R15
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 64.1
  2. Wet: 34.3
  3. Snow: 29.8
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11th: Falken Eurowinter HS01

Falken Eurowinter HS01
  • 195/65 R15
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 64.2
  2. Wet: 36.2
  3. Snow: 28
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12th: Barum Polaris 3

Barum Polaris 3
  • 195/65 R15
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 64.5
  2. Wet: 36.7
  3. Snow: 27.8
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13th: Debica Frigo HP2

Debica Frigo HP2
  • 195/65 R15
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 64.7
  2. Wet: 36.6
  3. Snow: 28.1
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14th: Nokian WR D4

Nokian WR D4
  • 195/65 R15
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 64.9
  2. Wet: 37.3
  3. Snow: 27.6
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15th: Gislaved Euro Frost 6

Gislaved Euro Frost 6
  • 195/65 R15
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 65.1
  2. Wet: 37
  3. Snow: 28.1
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16th: Matador MP 92 Sibir Snow

Matador MP 92 Sibir Snow
  • 195/65 R15
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 65.2
  2. Wet: 36.6
  3. Snow: 28.6
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17th: Michelin Alpin 5

Michelin Alpin 5
  • 195/65 R15
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 65.5
  2. Wet: 37.1
  3. Snow: 28.4
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18th: Vredestein Snowtrac 5

Vredestein Snowtrac 5
  • 195/65 R15
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 65.9
  2. Wet: 38
  3. Snow: 27.9
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19th: Firestone Winterhawk 3

Firestone Winterhawk 3
  • 195/65 R15
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 66
  2. Wet: 38.2
  3. Snow: 27.8
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20th: Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905

Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905
  • 195/65 R15
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 66.1
  2. Wet: 36.6
  3. Snow: 29.5
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21st: Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2

Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2
  • 195/65 R15
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 66.2
  2. Wet: 36.8
  3. Snow: 29.4
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22nd: Apollo Alnac 4G Winter

Apollo Alnac 4G Winter
  • 195/65 R15
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 66.5
  2. Wet: 37.8
  3. Snow: 28.7
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23rd: Kumho Winter Craft WP51

Kumho Winter Craft WP51
  • 195/65 R15
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 66.8
  2. Wet: 38.8
  3. Snow: 28
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24th: Giti GitiWinterW1

Giti GitiWinterW1
  • 195/65 R15
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 66.9
  2. Wet: 38.9
  3. Snow: 28
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25th: Cooper Weather Master SA2+

Cooper Weather Master SA2 Plus
  • 195/65 R15
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 67.1
  2. Wet: 37
  3. Snow: 30.1
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26th: Toyo Snowprox S943

Toyo Snowprox S943
  • 195/65 R15
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 67.3
  2. Wet: 36.7
  3. Snow: 30.6
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27th: Maxxis Arctictrekker WP05

Maxxis Arctictrekker WP05
  • 195/65 R15
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 67.7
  2. Wet: 39.4
  3. Snow: 28.3
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28th: Goodride SW608

Goodride SW608
  • 195/65 R15
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 68.8
  2. Wet: 37.5
  3. Snow: 31.3
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29th: Aoteli Aoteli Ecosnow

Aoteli Aoteli Ecosnow
  • 195/65 R15
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 69.5
  2. Wet: 38.9
  3. Snow: 30.6
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30th: Westlake SW 608

Westlake SW 608
  • 195/65 R15
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 69.6
  2. Wet: 39
  3. Snow: 30.6
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31st: Imperial Snowdragon HP

Imperial Snowdragon HP
  • 195/65 R15
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 39.8
  2. Wet: 39.8
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32nd: Lassa Snoways 3

Lassa Snoways 3
  • 195/65 R15
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 40
  2. Wet: 40
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33rd: Tomket Snowroad 3

Tomket Snowroad 3
  • 195/65 R15
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 40.2
  2. Wet: 40.2
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34th: Dayton DW 510 Evo

Dayton DW 510 Evo
  • 195/65 R15
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 40.3
  2. Wet: 40.3
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35th: Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501

Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
  • 195/65 R15
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 40.9
  2. Wet: 40.9
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36th: Fortuna Fortuna Winter

Fortuna Fortuna Winter
  • 195/65 R15
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 41.6
  2. Wet: 41.6
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37th: Minerva Frostrack HP

Minerva Frostrack HP
  • 195/65 R15
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 41.7
  2. Wet: 41.7
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38th: Tristar Snowpower HP

Tristar Snowpower HP
  • 195/65 R15
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 42
  2. Wet: 42
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39th: King Meiler Winter Tact WT81

King-Meiler Winter Tact WT81
  • 195/65 R15
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 42.5
  2. Wet: 42.5
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40th: Nankang SV2

Nankang SV2
  • 195/65 R15
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 42.5
  2. Wet: 42.5
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41st: Star Performer SPTS Winter AS

Star-Performer SPTS Winter AS
  • 195/65 R15
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 42.5
  2. Wet: 42.5
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42nd: Compasal Iceblazer II

Compasal Iceblazer II
  • 195/65 R15
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 43.1
  2. Wet: 43.1
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43rd: Laufenn I FIT

Laufenn I FIT
  • 195/65 R15
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 43.2
  2. Wet: 43.2
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44th: Meteor Meteor Winter

Meteor Meteor Winter
  • 195/65 R15
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 43.3
  2. Wet: 43.3
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45th: Syron Everest 1 plus

Syron Everest 1 plus
  • 195/65 R15
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 43.7
  2. Wet: 43.7
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45th: Syron Everest 1 plus

Syron Everest 1 plus
  • 195/65 R15
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 43.7
  2. Wet: 43.7
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46th: Taurus Winter 601

Taurus Winter 601
  • 195/65 R15
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 43.7
  2. Wet: 43.7
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47th: Momo North Pole W1

Momo North Pole W1
  • 195/65 R15
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 44
  2. Wet: 44
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48th: Chengshan Montice CSC 901

Chengshan Montice CSC 901
  • 195/65 R15
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 45.5
  2. Wet: 45.5
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49th: Zenises zTyre Z8 Winter

Zenises zTyre Z8 Winter
  • 195/65 R15
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 45.5
  2. Wet: 45.5
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50th: Maxtrek TREK M7

Maxtrek TREK M7
  • 195/65 R15
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 46.7
  2. Wet: 46.7
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51st: Antares GRIP 20

Antares GRIP 20
  • 195/65 R15
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 49.8
  2. Wet: 49.8
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