2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test

Following on from the fifty six winter tyre braking shootout, these are the top twenty winter tyres in the full Auto Bild Full Winter Tyre Test! 

Test Publication:

215/55 R17 22 tyres 5 categories

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Test Publication:

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Test Size: 215/55 R17

Tyres Tested: 22 tyres

Test Categories:
5 categories (16 tests)

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As with the Auto Bild All Season tyre test, Auto Bild have performed one of the best winter tyre tests of the year, and have even tested wear! Overall the results are going to cause a little confusion, as the Michelin Alpin 6 wins this test overall, after performing relatively poorly in the 2022/23 Tyre Reviews Winter Tyre Test.

While the test sizes are similar, both 17" wheels, it's important to note that the Tyre Reviews test was 225/45 R17 and this test 215/55 R17. This result for the Alpin 6 is far more in line with the norm for the French winter tyre, which makes us further believe there was a problem with the tyres we tested earlier this year. In short, there's no need to avoid the Michelin Alpin 6!

Other standouts are the new Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 finishing tied first place overall, and the new aging Goodyear and Dunlop winter tyre combination finishing third and fourth!

Auto Bild also included an unnamed budget winter tyre to highlight out good this group of tyres really is. You can see it listed as "Reference Budget" in the charts below.

Wear

Projected tyre tread life is a treat for tyre tests, and with over 13,000 kms (8,000 miles) difference between the best and worst, it's data we love to see!

Recent Kumho products have been testing extremely well in wear tests, and this test is no different with the Kumho WinterCraft WP52 just edging out the Michelin Alpin 6 for top spot! Third to fifth spots essentially tied for third, with Firestone, Fulda and Pirelli all performing very well in the wear test.

When you combine the projected wear with the purchase price, you can work out a value based on euros per 1000km. As the Kumho was one of the lower priced tyres in the test, it naturally has the best value, with Michelin dropping to the second half of the table thanks to the expensive purchase price.

Dry

The reference summer tyre had a clear lead in dry braking, stopping the VW Golf nearly 4 meters shorter than the best winter tyre! The Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 and Michelin Alpin 6 were the best of the winters, with the reference budget winter being the worst.

Dry handling was also led by the summer tyre, with the Bridgestone again the best of the winter tyres.

Wet

The summer tyre was also best in wet braking, which is very normal for this sort of testing. Once again the Bridgestone was the best of the winter tyres, with Michelin in second place.

The reference budget tyre had dangerously low levels of grip in both the wet grip tests.

The Bridgestone led wet handling, with the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 second. The reference summer tyre could only manage top third.

The Hankook Winter Icept RS3 had the best straight aquaplaning result.

Snow

BFGoodrich led snow braking.

The Uniroyal WinterExpert led snow traction testing.

The Uniroyal also led snow handling.

Environment

The Nokian Snowproof P was the quietest tyre on test.

The Uniroyal had the lowest rolling resistance, with the Continental WinterContact TS870P in second.

The Continental and Michelin were the most expensive tyres to buy.

Results

1^st

Michelin Alpin 6

215/55 R17 94V

• EU Label: C/B/69
• 3PMSF: no

Test winner with convincing driving performance in all weather conditions, precise steering behavior, sporty dynamic handling behavior, high mileage.

Expensive.

Exemplary.

Dry

94.2%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	3rd	43.1 M	39.1 M	+4 M	90.72%
Dry Handling	7th	122.6 Km/H	125.5 Km/H	-2.9 Km/H	97.69%

Wet

94.6%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	3rd	53.3 M	48.4 M	+4.9 M	90.81%
Wet Handling	3rd	72.1 Km/H	72.7 Km/H	-0.6 Km/H	99.17%
Wet Circle	5th	12.34 s	12.02 s	+0.32 s	97.41%
Straight Aqua	10th	78.7 Km/H	81.3 Km/H	-2.6 Km/H	96.8%
Curved Aquaplaning	11th	2.61 m/sec2	2.94 m/sec2	-0.33 m/sec2	88.78%

Snow

96.9%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Snow Braking	14th	26.4 M	25.4 M	+1 M	96.21%
Snow Traction	7th	2580 N	2620 N	-40 N	98.47%
Snow Handling	11th	53.7 Km/H	55.5 Km/H	-1.8 Km/H	96.76%
Snow Slalom	14th	3.7 m/sec2	3.84 m/sec2	-0.14 m/sec2	96.35%

Comfort

96.5%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Noise	17th	72.2 dB	69.7 dB	+2.5 dB	96.54%

Value

75.8%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wear	2nd	40933 KM	41713 KM	-780 KM	98.13%
Value	13th	17.35 Price/1000	11.03 Price/1000	+6.32 Price/1000	63.57%
Price	19th	720	440	+280	61.11%
Rolling Resistance	10th	8.33 kg / t	6.68 kg / t	+1.65 kg / t	80.19%

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1^st

Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2

215/55 R17 98V

• EU Label: C/B/71
• 3PMSF: no

Convincing all-round talent with very good mileage and good economy, precise handling on wet roads, good aquaplaning qualities.

Average comfort.

Exemplary.

Dry

92.3%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	10th	44.5 M	39.1 M	+5.4 M	87.87%
Dry Handling	15th	121.4 Km/H	125.5 Km/H	-4.1 Km/H	96.73%

Wet

93.4%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	4th	54 M	48.4 M	+5.6 M	89.63%
Wet Handling	2nd	72.5 Km/H	72.7 Km/H	-0.2 Km/H	99.72%
Wet Circle	7th	12.41 s	12.02 s	+0.39 s	96.86%
Straight Aqua	9th	78.8 Km/H	81.3 Km/H	-2.5 Km/H	96.92%
Curved Aquaplaning	15th	2.46 m/sec2	2.94 m/sec2	-0.48 m/sec2	83.67%

Snow

97.6%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Snow Braking	14th	26.4 M	25.4 M	+1 M	96.21%
Snow Traction	14th	2549 N	2620 N	-71 N	97.29%
Snow Handling	11th	53.7 Km/H	55.5 Km/H	-1.8 Km/H	96.76%
Snow Slalom	1st	3.84 m/sec2			100%

Comfort

97.2%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Noise	13th	71.7 dB	69.7 dB	+2 dB	97.21%

Value

77.3%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wear	5th	39764 KM	41713 KM	-1949 KM	95.33%
Value	8th	16.09 Price/1000	11.03 Price/1000	+5.06 Price/1000	68.55%
Price	15th	640	440	+200	68.75%
Rolling Resistance	14th	8.74 kg / t	6.68 kg / t	+2.06 kg / t	76.43%

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3^rd

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+

215/55 R17 98V

• EU Label: C/B/71
• 3PMSF: no

Premium winter profile with top performance on snow-covered slopes, balanced driving characteristics on wet and dry slopes, good economy.

Average comfort.

Exemplary.

Dry

92.6%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	9th	44.2 M	39.1 M	+5.1 M	88.46%
Dry Handling	18th	121.3 Km/H	125.5 Km/H	-4.2 Km/H	96.65%

Wet

95.1%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	9th	55.4 M	48.4 M	+7 M	87.36%
Wet Handling	6th	71.9 Km/H	72.7 Km/H	-0.8 Km/H	98.9%
Wet Circle	2nd	12.21 s	12.02 s	+0.19 s	98.44%
Straight Aqua	10th	78.7 Km/H	81.3 Km/H	-2.6 Km/H	96.8%
Curved Aquaplaning	5th	2.77 m/sec2	2.94 m/sec2	-0.17 m/sec2	94.22%

Snow

98.6%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Snow Braking	2nd	25.5 M	25.4 M	+0.1 M	99.61%
Snow Traction	6th	2582 N	2620 N	-38 N	98.55%
Snow Handling	3rd	54.5 Km/H	55.5 Km/H	-1 Km/H	98.2%
Snow Slalom	9th	3.77 m/sec2	3.84 m/sec2	-0.07 m/sec2	98.18%

Comfort

97.9%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Noise	9th	71.2 dB	69.7 dB	+1.5 dB	97.89%

Value

76.8%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wear	9th	36593 KM	41713 KM	-5120 KM	87.73%
Value	11th	16.67 Price/1000	11.03 Price/1000	+5.64 Price/1000	66.17%
Price	12th	610	440	+170	72.13%
Rolling Resistance	6th	8.21 kg / t	6.68 kg / t	+1.53 kg / t	81.36%

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4^th

Dunlop Winter Sport 5

215/55 R17 98V

• EU Label: C/C/71
• 3PMSF: no

Snow professional with stable driving characteristics on wet and dry slopes, good traction and precise handling on snow, good mileage.

Exemplary.

Exemplary.

Dry

92.1%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	13th	44.9 M	39.1 M	+5.8 M	87.08%
Dry Handling	11th	121.9 Km/H	125.5 Km/H	-3.6 Km/H	97.13%

Wet

92.8%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	7th	55.2 M	48.4 M	+6.8 M	87.68%
Wet Handling	7th	71.7 Km/H	72.7 Km/H	-1 Km/H	98.62%
Wet Circle	4th	12.33 s	12.02 s	+0.31 s	97.49%
Straight Aqua	19th	74.7 Km/H	81.3 Km/H	-6.6 Km/H	91.88%
Curved Aquaplaning	12th	2.59 m/sec2	2.94 m/sec2	-0.35 m/sec2	88.1%

Snow

97.9%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Snow Braking	18th	26.5 M	25.4 M	+1.1 M	95.85%
Snow Traction	3rd	2605 N	2620 N	-15 N	99.43%
Snow Handling	9th	54.2 Km/H	55.5 Km/H	-1.3 Km/H	97.66%
Snow Slalom	3rd	3.79 m/sec2	3.84 m/sec2	-0.05 m/sec2	98.7%

Comfort

96.5%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Noise	17th	72.2 dB	69.7 dB	+2.5 dB	96.54%

Value

74.1%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wear	8th	36841 KM	41713 KM	-4872 KM	88.32%
Value	16th	17.91 Price/1000	11.03 Price/1000	+6.88 Price/1000	61.59%
Price	16th	660	440	+220	66.67%
Rolling Resistance	12th	8.37 kg / t	6.68 kg / t	+1.69 kg / t	79.81%

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5^th

Cooper Discoverer Winter

215/55 R17 98V

• EU Label: C/B/71
• 3PMSF: no

Inexpensive branded tire with a balanced performance profile, impressive suitability for snow, stable handling in the dry, short braking distances in the dry.

Average comfort.

Exemplary.

Dry

93.6%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	4th	43.3 M	39.1 M	+4.2 M	90.3%
Dry Handling	13th	121.5 Km/H	125.5 Km/H	-4 Km/H	96.81%

Wet

92.1%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	6th	54.9 M	48.4 M	+6.5 M	88.16%
Wet Handling	15th	70.6 Km/H	72.7 Km/H	-2.1 Km/H	97.11%
Wet Circle	11th	12.43 s	12.02 s	+0.41 s	96.7%
Straight Aqua	15th	76.6 Km/H	81.3 Km/H	-4.7 Km/H	94.22%
Curved Aquaplaning	14th	2.48 m/sec2	2.94 m/sec2	-0.46 m/sec2	84.35%

Snow

97.8%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Snow Braking	9th	26.3 M	25.4 M	+0.9 M	96.58%
Snow Traction	9th	2566 N	2620 N	-54 N	97.94%
Snow Handling	6th	54.4 Km/H	55.5 Km/H	-1.1 Km/H	98.02%
Snow Slalom	3rd	3.79 m/sec2	3.84 m/sec2	-0.05 m/sec2	98.7%

Comfort

98.9%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Noise	5th	70.5 dB	69.7 dB	+0.8 dB	98.87%

Value

78.4%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wear	11th	33688 KM	41713 KM	-8025 KM	80.76%
Value	5th	15.29 Price/1000	11.03 Price/1000	+4.26 Price/1000	72.14%
Price	5th	515	440	+75	85.44%
Rolling Resistance	17th	8.89 kg / t	6.68 kg / t	+2.21 kg / t	75.14%

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6^th

Bridgestone Blizzak LM005

215/55 R17 98V

• EU Label: C/A/71
• 3PMSF: no

Winter tires with convincing handling qualities on wet and dry roads, precise steering, short wet and dry braking distances.

Moderate mileage, loud tire noise.

Good.

Dry

94.7%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	2nd	43 M	39.1 M	+3.9 M	90.93%
Dry Handling	2nd	123.5 Km/H	125.5 Km/H	-2 Km/H	98.41%

Wet

97.1%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	2nd	51.2 M	48.4 M	+2.8 M	94.53%
Wet Handling	1st	72.7 Km/H			100%
Wet Circle	1st	12.02 s			100%
Straight Aqua	13th	78.4 Km/H	81.3 Km/H	-2.9 Km/H	96.43%
Curved Aquaplaning	4th	2.78 m/sec2	2.94 m/sec2	-0.16 m/sec2	94.56%

Snow

96.5%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Snow Braking	9th	26.3 M	25.4 M	+0.9 M	96.58%
Snow Traction	12th	2556 N	2620 N	-64 N	97.56%
Snow Handling	16th	53.2 Km/H	55.5 Km/H	-2.3 Km/H	95.86%
Snow Slalom	16th	3.69 m/sec2	3.84 m/sec2	-0.15 m/sec2	96.09%

Comfort

95.7%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Noise	21st	72.8 dB	69.7 dB	+3.1 dB	95.74%

Value

70.6%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wear	14th	31409 KM	41713 KM	-10304 KM	75.3%
Value	18th	19.74 Price/1000	11.03 Price/1000	+8.71 Price/1000	55.88%
Price	13th	620	440	+180	70.97%
Rolling Resistance	8th	8.32 kg / t	6.68 kg / t	+1.64 kg / t	80.29%

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7^th

Hankook Winter I cept RS3

215/55 R17 98V

• EU Label: C/A/71
• 3PMSF: no

New winter profile with balanced driving characteristics, dynamic wet and dry handling, good aquaplaning reserves.

Moderate mileage, average comfort.

Good.

Dry

92.4%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	15th	45.1 M	39.1 M	+6 M	86.7%
Dry Handling	5th	123 Km/H	125.5 Km/H	-2.5 Km/H	98.01%

Wet

95.3%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	7th	55.2 M	48.4 M	+6.8 M	87.68%
Wet Handling	5th	72 Km/H	72.7 Km/H	-0.7 Km/H	99.04%
Wet Circle	12th	12.47 s	12.02 s	+0.45 s	96.39%
Straight Aqua	1st	81.3 Km/H			100%
Curved Aquaplaning	7th	2.74 m/sec2	2.94 m/sec2	-0.2 m/sec2	93.2%

Snow

96.8%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Snow Braking	19th	26.6 M	25.4 M	+1.2 M	95.49%
Snow Traction	18th	2499 N	2620 N	-121 N	95.38%
Snow Handling	6th	54.4 Km/H	55.5 Km/H	-1.1 Km/H	98.02%
Snow Slalom	6th	3.78 m/sec2	3.84 m/sec2	-0.06 m/sec2	98.44%

Comfort

97.5%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Noise	12th	71.5 dB	69.7 dB	+1.8 dB	97.48%

Value

73.2%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wear	16th	30888 KM	41713 KM	-10825 KM	74.05%
Value	14th	17.64 Price/1000	11.03 Price/1000	+6.61 Price/1000	62.53%
Price	8th	545	440	+105	80.73%
Rolling Resistance	15th	8.87 kg / t	6.68 kg / t	+2.19 kg / t	75.31%

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Continental WinterContact TS 870 P

215/55 R17 98V

• EU Label: B/B/71
• 3PMSF: no

Top winter tires with excellent driving dynamics properties in all weather conditions, fuel-efficient rolling resistance.

Limited mileage and economy.

Good.

Dry

94.2%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	4th	43.3 M	39.1 M	+4.2 M	90.3%
Dry Handling	4th	123.2 Km/H	125.5 Km/H	-2.3 Km/H	98.17%

Wet

95.6%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	4th	54 M	48.4 M	+5.6 M	89.63%
Wet Handling	3rd	72.1 Km/H	72.7 Km/H	-0.6 Km/H	99.17%
Wet Circle	2nd	12.21 s	12.02 s	+0.19 s	98.44%
Straight Aqua	7th	78.9 Km/H	81.3 Km/H	-2.4 Km/H	97.05%
Curved Aquaplaning	6th	2.75 m/sec2	2.94 m/sec2	-0.19 m/sec2	93.54%

Snow

98.6%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Snow Braking	2nd	25.5 M	25.4 M	+0.1 M	99.61%
Snow Traction	5th	2583 N	2620 N	-37 N	98.59%
Snow Handling	9th	54.2 Km/H	55.5 Km/H	-1.3 Km/H	97.66%
Snow Slalom	6th	3.78 m/sec2	3.84 m/sec2	-0.06 m/sec2	98.44%

Comfort

98.9%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Noise	5th	70.5 dB	69.7 dB	+0.8 dB	98.87%

Value

68%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wear	17th	30590 KM	41713 KM	-11123 KM	73.33%
Value	20th	23.7 Price/1000	11.03 Price/1000	+12.67 Price/1000	46.54%
Price	20th	725	440	+285	60.69%
Rolling Resistance	2nd	7.3 kg / t	6.68 kg / t	+0.62 kg / t	91.51%

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9^th

BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2

215/55 R17 98V

• EU Label: C/B/69
• 3PMSF: no

Snow pro with very good driving performance on packed snow, good aquaplaning reserves, pleasantly quiet driving comfort.

Slightly longer wet braking distances, high price.

Good.

Dry

92.1%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	12th	44.7 M	39.1 M	+5.6 M	87.47%
Dry Handling	18th	121.3 Km/H	125.5 Km/H	-4.2 Km/H	96.65%

Wet

93.5%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	10th	55.9 M	48.4 M	+7.5 M	86.58%
Wet Handling	13th	70.8 Km/H	72.7 Km/H	-1.9 Km/H	97.39%
Wet Circle	16th	12.62 s	12.02 s	+0.6 s	95.25%
Straight Aqua	4th	79.8 Km/H	81.3 Km/H	-1.5 Km/H	98.15%
Curved Aquaplaning	9th	2.65 m/sec2	2.94 m/sec2	-0.29 m/sec2	90.14%

Snow

98.6%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Snow Braking	1st	25.4 M			100%
Snow Traction	10th	2559 N	2620 N	-61 N	97.67%
Snow Handling	6th	54.4 Km/H	55.5 Km/H	-1.1 Km/H	98.02%
Snow Slalom	3rd	3.79 m/sec2	3.84 m/sec2	-0.05 m/sec2	98.7%

Comfort

99.2%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Noise	3rd	70.3 dB	69.7 dB	+0.6 dB	99.15%

Value

69.5%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wear	12th	33516 KM	41713 KM	-8197 KM	80.35%
Value	19th	20.59 Price/1000	11.03 Price/1000	+9.56 Price/1000	53.57%
Price	18th	690	440	+250	63.77%
Rolling Resistance	7th	8.31 kg / t	6.68 kg / t	+1.63 kg / t	80.39%

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Semperit Speed Grip 5

215/55 R17 98V

• EU Label: C/C/72
• 3PMSF: no

Short braking distances and precise handling on ice and snow, very good aquaplaning qualities, low rolling resistance.

Moderate wet grip, longer wet and dry braking distances.

Good.

Dry

90.8%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	18th	46.1 M	39.1 M	+7 M	84.82%
Dry Handling	13th	121.5 Km/H	125.5 Km/H	-4 Km/H	96.81%

Wet

95.3%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	15th	56.4 M	48.4 M	+8 M	85.82%
Wet Handling	18th	69.8 Km/H	72.7 Km/H	-2.9 Km/H	96.01%
Wet Circle	15th	12.59 s	12.02 s	+0.57 s	95.47%
Straight Aqua	2nd	80.7 Km/H	81.3 Km/H	-0.6 Km/H	99.26%
Curved Aquaplaning	1st	2.94 m/sec2			100%

Snow

97.9%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Snow Braking	5th	25.9 M	25.4 M	+0.5 M	98.07%
Snow Traction	15th	2541 N	2620 N	-79 N	96.98%
Snow Handling	3rd	54.5 Km/H	55.5 Km/H	-1 Km/H	98.2%
Snow Slalom	9th	3.77 m/sec2	3.84 m/sec2	-0.07 m/sec2	98.18%

Comfort

97.1%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Noise	14th	71.8 dB	69.7 dB	+2.1 dB	97.08%

Value

80.2%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wear	13th	33502 KM	41713 KM	-8211 KM	80.32%
Value	9th	16.12 Price/1000	11.03 Price/1000	+5.09 Price/1000	68.42%
Price	7th	540	440	+100	81.48%
Rolling Resistance	3rd	7.39 kg / t	6.68 kg / t	+0.71 kg / t	90.39%

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Kleber Krisalp HP3

215/55 R17 98V

• EU Label: C/B/69
• 3PMSF: no

Convincing qualities on ice and snow, good safety reserves for aquaplaning, low price.

Extended wet braking distances, understeering wet and dry handling.

Good.

Dry

92.1%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	10th	44.5 M	39.1 M	+5.4 M	87.87%
Dry Handling	21st	120.8 Km/H	125.5 Km/H	-4.7 Km/H	96.25%

Wet

93.1%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	21st	58.3 M	48.4 M	+9.9 M	83.02%
Wet Handling	16th	70.3 Km/H	72.7 Km/H	-2.4 Km/H	96.7%
Wet Circle	18th	12.65 s	12.02 s	+0.63 s	95.02%
Straight Aqua	3rd	80.5 Km/H	81.3 Km/H	-0.8 Km/H	99.02%
Curved Aquaplaning	8th	2.7 m/sec2	2.94 m/sec2	-0.24 m/sec2	91.84%

Snow

99.1%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Snow Braking	2nd	25.5 M	25.4 M	+0.1 M	99.61%
Snow Traction	2nd	2606 N	2620 N	-14 N	99.47%
Snow Handling	2nd	54.9 Km/H	55.5 Km/H	-0.6 Km/H	98.92%
Snow Slalom	6th	3.78 m/sec2	3.84 m/sec2	-0.06 m/sec2	98.44%

Comfort

98.6%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Noise	8th	70.7 dB	69.7 dB	+1 dB	98.59%

Value

78.4%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wear	10th	34514 KM	41713 KM	-7199 KM	82.74%
Value	7th	15.79 Price/1000	11.03 Price/1000	+4.76 Price/1000	69.85%
Price	8th	545	440	+105	80.73%
Rolling Resistance	10th	8.33 kg / t	6.68 kg / t	+1.65 kg / t	80.19%

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12^th

Vredestein Wintrac Pro

215/55 R17 98V

• EU Label: C/B/72
• 3PMSF: no

Safe handling in all weather conditions, short snow and dry braking distances.

Extended wet braking distances, moderate mileage and economy.

Good.

Dry

93.6%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	7th	43.5 M	39.1 M	+4.4 M	89.89%
Dry Handling	10th	122.1 Km/H	125.5 Km/H	-3.4 Km/H	97.29%

Wet

92.3%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	19th	57.7 M	48.4 M	+9.3 M	83.88%
Wet Handling	10th	71.2 Km/H	72.7 Km/H	-1.5 Km/H	97.94%
Wet Circle	7th	12.41 s	12.02 s	+0.39 s	96.86%
Straight Aqua	14th	77.1 Km/H	81.3 Km/H	-4.2 Km/H	94.83%
Curved Aquaplaning	12th	2.59 m/sec2	2.94 m/sec2	-0.35 m/sec2	88.1%

Snow

96.8%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Snow Braking	9th	26.3 M	25.4 M	+0.9 M	96.58%
Snow Traction	11th	2558 N	2620 N	-62 N	97.63%
Snow Handling	13th	53.6 Km/H	55.5 Km/H	-1.9 Km/H	96.58%
Snow Slalom	14th	3.7 m/sec2	3.84 m/sec2	-0.14 m/sec2	96.35%

Comfort

96.7%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Noise	16th	72.1 dB	69.7 dB	+2.4 dB	96.67%

Value

71.1%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wear	19th	29978 KM	41713 KM	-11735 KM	71.87%
Value	17th	19.35 Price/1000	11.03 Price/1000	+8.32 Price/1000	57%
Price	11th	580	440	+140	75.86%
Rolling Resistance	13th	8.4 kg / t	6.68 kg / t	+1.72 kg / t	79.52%

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13^th

Falken Eurowinter HS01

215/55 R17 98V

• EU Label: D/B/70
• 3PMSF: no

Short snow braking distances, very good safety reserves for aquaplaning, stable dry handling.

Moderate cornering on snowy and wet slopes, increased rolling resistance.

Good.

Dry

91.9%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	14th	45 M	39.1 M	+5.9 M	86.89%
Dry Handling	12th	121.7 Km/H	125.5 Km/H	-3.8 Km/H	96.97%

Wet

93.1%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	16th	56.7 M	48.4 M	+8.3 M	85.36%
Wet Handling	13th	70.8 Km/H	72.7 Km/H	-1.9 Km/H	97.39%
Wet Circle	19th	12.66 s	12.02 s	+0.64 s	94.94%
Straight Aqua	5th	79.6 Km/H	81.3 Km/H	-1.7 Km/H	97.91%
Curved Aquaplaning	9th	2.65 m/sec2	2.94 m/sec2	-0.29 m/sec2	90.14%

Snow

95.7%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Snow Braking	5th	25.9 M	25.4 M	+0.5 M	98.07%
Snow Traction	19th	2461 N	2620 N	-159 N	93.93%
Snow Handling	16th	53.2 Km/H	55.5 Km/H	-2.3 Km/H	95.86%
Snow Slalom	18th	3.64 m/sec2	3.84 m/sec2	-0.2 m/sec2	94.79%

Comfort

96.9%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Noise	15th	71.9 dB	69.7 dB	+2.2 dB	96.94%

Value

74.2%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wear	7th	37975 KM	41713 KM	-3738 KM	91.04%
Value	10th	16.33 Price/1000	11.03 Price/1000	+5.3 Price/1000	67.54%
Price	13th	620	440	+180	70.97%
Rolling Resistance	21st	9.94 kg / t	6.68 kg / t	+3.26 kg / t	67.2%

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14^th

Nexen Winguard Sport

215/55 R17 98V

• EU Label: D/B/70
• 3PMSF: no

Good traction and short braking distances on snow, stable wet and dry handling.

Understeering behavior on snow, limited mileage, high rolling resistance.

Good.

Dry

91.7%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	16th	45.5 M	39.1 M	+6.4 M	85.93%
Dry Handling	8th	122.2 Km/H	125.5 Km/H	-3.3 Km/H	97.37%

Wet

89.8%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	16th	56.7 M	48.4 M	+8.3 M	85.36%
Wet Handling	10th	71.2 Km/H	72.7 Km/H	-1.5 Km/H	97.94%
Wet Circle	10th	12.42 s	12.02 s	+0.4 s	96.78%
Straight Aqua	17th	75.2 Km/H	81.3 Km/H	-6.1 Km/H	92.5%
Curved Aquaplaning	18th	2.25 m/sec2	2.94 m/sec2	-0.69 m/sec2	76.53%

Snow

96.9%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Snow Braking	14th	26.4 M	25.4 M	+1 M	96.21%
Snow Traction	4th	2595 N	2620 N	-25 N	99.05%
Snow Handling	19th	52.9 Km/H	55.5 Km/H	-2.6 Km/H	95.32%
Snow Slalom	12th	3.73 m/sec2	3.84 m/sec2	-0.11 m/sec2	97.14%

Comfort

100%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Noise	1st	69.7 dB			100%

Value

78.9%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wear	18th	30303 KM	41713 KM	-11410 KM	72.65%
Value	4th	14.85 Price/1000	11.03 Price/1000	+3.82 Price/1000	74.28%
Price	2nd	450	440	+10	97.78%
Rolling Resistance	19th	9.41 kg / t	6.68 kg / t	+2.73 kg / t	70.99%

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15^th

Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6

215/55 R17 98V

• EU Label: C/B/70
• 3PMSF: no

Balanced winter properties, safe aquaplaning behavior, low price.

Slightly longer wet and dry braking distances, low mileage, high rolling resistance.

Good.

Dry

91.1%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	17th	45.8 M	39.1 M	+6.7 M	85.37%
Dry Handling	15th	121.4 Km/H	125.5 Km/H	-4.1 Km/H	96.73%

Wet

92%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	10th	55.9 M	48.4 M	+7.5 M	86.58%
Wet Handling	12th	71.1 Km/H	72.7 Km/H	-1.6 Km/H	97.8%
Wet Circle	6th	12.39 s	12.02 s	+0.37 s	97.01%
Straight Aqua	6th	79.3 Km/H	81.3 Km/H	-2 Km/H	97.54%
Curved Aquaplaning	17th	2.39 m/sec2	2.94 m/sec2	-0.55 m/sec2	81.29%

Snow

96.7%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Snow Braking	9th	26.3 M	25.4 M	+0.9 M	96.58%
Snow Traction	17th	2519 N	2620 N	-101 N	96.15%
Snow Handling	15th	53.4 Km/H	55.5 Km/H	-2.1 Km/H	96.22%
Snow Slalom	11th	3.76 m/sec2	3.84 m/sec2	-0.08 m/sec2	97.92%

Comfort

99.2%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Noise	3rd	70.3 dB	69.7 dB	+0.6 dB	99.15%

Value

77.5%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wear	20th	28501 KM	41713 KM	-13212 KM	68.33%
Value	6th	15.44 Price/1000	11.03 Price/1000	+4.41 Price/1000	71.44%
Price	1st	440			100%
Rolling Resistance	20th	9.53 kg / t	6.68 kg / t	+2.85 kg / t	70.09%

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16^th

Firestone Winterhawk 4

215/55 R17 98V

• EU Label: C/B/71
• 3PMSF: no

Convincing snow qualities, low rolling noise, very good mileage.

Only satisfactory dry qualities, longer wet and dry braking distances, moderate driving comfort.

Fair.

Dry

90.4%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	20th	46.5 M	39.1 M	+7.4 M	84.09%
Dry Handling	18th	121.3 Km/H	125.5 Km/H	-4.2 Km/H	96.65%

Wet

92%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	13th	56.2 M	48.4 M	+7.8 M	86.12%
Wet Handling	9th	71.3 Km/H	72.7 Km/H	-1.4 Km/H	98.07%
Wet Circle	7th	12.41 s	12.02 s	+0.39 s	96.86%
Straight Aqua	7th	78.9 Km/H	81.3 Km/H	-2.4 Km/H	97.05%
Curved Aquaplaning	16th	2.41 m/sec2	2.94 m/sec2	-0.53 m/sec2	81.97%

Snow

97.9%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Snow Braking	14th	26.4 M	25.4 M	+1 M	96.21%
Snow Traction	8th	2578 N	2620 N	-42 N	98.4%
Snow Handling	3rd	54.5 Km/H	55.5 Km/H	-1 Km/H	98.2%
Snow Slalom	2nd	3.8 m/sec2	3.84 m/sec2	-0.04 m/sec2	98.96%

Comfort

98.7%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Noise	7th	70.6 dB	69.7 dB	+0.9 dB	98.73%

Value

87.5%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wear	3rd	39848 KM	41713 KM	-1865 KM	95.53%
Value	2nd	12.67 Price/1000	11.03 Price/1000	+1.64 Price/1000	87.06%
Price	4th	505	440	+65	87.13%
Rolling Resistance	8th	8.32 kg / t	6.68 kg / t	+1.64 kg / t	80.29%

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17^th

Kumho Winter Craft WP52

215/55 R17 98V

• EU Label: C/B/72
• 3PMSF: no

Dynamic dry handling, high mileage, good economy.

Limited grip level in the wet, heavy understeering when handling in the wet, low aquaplaning reserves.

Fair.

Dry

94.3%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	4th	43.3 M	39.1 M	+4.2 M	90.3%
Dry Handling	3rd	123.3 Km/H	125.5 Km/H	-2.2 Km/H	98.25%

Wet

87.7%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	12th	56.1 M	48.4 M	+7.7 M	86.27%
Wet Handling	18th	69.8 Km/H	72.7 Km/H	-2.9 Km/H	96.01%
Wet Circle	21st	12.77 s	12.02 s	+0.75 s	94.13%
Straight Aqua	18th	75.1 Km/H	81.3 Km/H	-6.2 Km/H	92.37%
Curved Aquaplaning	20th	2.05 m/sec2	2.94 m/sec2	-0.89 m/sec2	69.73%

Snow

94.6%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Snow Braking	20th	27.3 M	25.4 M	+1.9 M	93.04%
Snow Traction	20th	2440 N	2620 N	-180 N	93.13%
Snow Handling	13th	53.6 Km/H	55.5 Km/H	-1.9 Km/H	96.58%
Snow Slalom	17th	3.67 m/sec2	3.84 m/sec2	-0.17 m/sec2	95.57%

Comfort

96%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Noise	19th	72.6 dB	69.7 dB	+2.9 dB	96.01%

Value

92.4%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wear	1st	41713 KM			100%
Value	1st	11.03 Price/1000			100%
Price	3rd	460	440	+20	95.65%
Rolling Resistance	18th	9.04 kg / t	6.68 kg / t	+2.36 kg / t	73.89%

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18^th

Nokian Snowproof P

215/55 R17 98V

• EU Label: C/B/69
• 3PMSF: no

Dynamic dry handling, low rolling noise, good mileage.

Moderate cornering and understeering behavior on snow, limited aquaplaning qualities.

Fair.

Dry

93.5%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	8th	43.9 M	39.1 M	+4.8 M	89.07%
Dry Handling	6th	122.8 Km/H	125.5 Km/H	-2.7 Km/H	97.85%

Wet

85.7%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	13th	56.2 M	48.4 M	+7.8 M	86.12%
Wet Handling	17th	70.1 Km/H	72.7 Km/H	-2.6 Km/H	96.42%
Wet Circle	14th	12.48 s	12.02 s	+0.46 s	96.31%
Straight Aqua	21st	71.5 Km/H	81.3 Km/H	-9.8 Km/H	87.95%
Curved Aquaplaning	21st	1.81 m/sec2	2.94 m/sec2	-1.13 m/sec2	61.56%

Snow

95.7%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Snow Braking	8th	26.2 M	25.4 M	+0.8 M	96.95%
Snow Traction	16th	2531 N	2620 N	-89 N	96.6%
Snow Handling	20th	52.7 Km/H	55.5 Km/H	-2.8 Km/H	94.95%
Snow Slalom	20th	3.62 m/sec2	3.84 m/sec2	-0.22 m/sec2	94.27%

Comfort

100%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Noise	1st	69.7 dB			100%

Value

76.3%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wear	6th	38717 KM	41713 KM	-2996 KM	92.82%
Value	12th	17.31 Price/1000	11.03 Price/1000	+6.28 Price/1000	63.72%
Price	17th	670	440	+230	65.67%
Rolling Resistance	4th	8.06 kg / t	6.68 kg / t	+1.38 kg / t	82.88%

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19^th

Fulda Kristall Control HP2

215/55 R17 98V

• EU Label: C/C/72
• 3PMSF: no

Short snow braking distances, good economy with high mileage.

Significantly understeering handling in all weather conditions, longer wet and dry braking distances.

Fair.

Dry

90.5%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	19th	46.4 M	39.1 M	+7.3 M	84.27%
Dry Handling	15th	121.4 Km/H	125.5 Km/H	-4.1 Km/H	96.73%

Wet

92.5%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	18th	57.5 M	48.4 M	+9.1 M	84.17%
Wet Handling	21st	68.7 Km/H	72.7 Km/H	-4 Km/H	94.5%
Wet Circle	20th	12.69 s	12.02 s	+0.67 s	94.72%
Straight Aqua	16th	75.8 Km/H	81.3 Km/H	-5.5 Km/H	93.23%
Curved Aquaplaning	3rd	2.82 m/sec2	2.94 m/sec2	-0.12 m/sec2	95.92%

Snow

96.1%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Snow Braking	9th	26.3 M	25.4 M	+0.9 M	96.58%
Snow Traction	13th	2552 N	2620 N	-68 N	97.4%
Snow Handling	18th	53.1 Km/H	55.5 Km/H	-2.4 Km/H	95.68%
Snow Slalom	18th	3.64 m/sec2	3.84 m/sec2	-0.2 m/sec2	94.79%

Comfort

94.8%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Noise	22nd	73.5 dB	69.7 dB	+3.8 dB	94.83%

Value

85.3%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wear	4th	39795 KM	41713 KM	-1918 KM	95.4%
Value	3rd	13.44 Price/1000	11.03 Price/1000	+2.41 Price/1000	82.07%
Price	6th	535	440	+95	82.24%
Rolling Resistance	5th	8.18 kg / t	6.68 kg / t	+1.5 kg / t	81.66%

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19^th

Uniroyal WinterExpert

215/55 R17 98V

• EU Label: C/C/72
• 3PMSF: no

Convincing winter qualities, low rolling resistance.

Delayed steering response, heavily understeering wet and dry handling, extended wet and dry braking distances.

Fair.

Dry

89.5%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	21st	47.2 M	39.1 M	+8.1 M	82.84%
Dry Handling	22nd	120.7 Km/H	125.5 Km/H	-4.8 Km/H	96.18%

Wet

87.7%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	19th	57.7 M	48.4 M	+9.3 M	83.88%
Wet Handling	20th	69.1 Km/H	72.7 Km/H	-3.6 Km/H	95.05%
Wet Circle	17th	12.63 s	12.02 s	+0.61 s	95.17%
Straight Aqua	20th	74.3 Km/H	81.3 Km/H	-7 Km/H	91.39%
Curved Aquaplaning	19th	2.15 m/sec2	2.94 m/sec2	-0.79 m/sec2	73.13%

Snow

98.6%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Snow Braking	7th	26.1 M	25.4 M	+0.7 M	97.32%
Snow Traction	1st	2620 N			100%
Snow Handling	1st	55.5 Km/H			100%
Snow Slalom	12th	3.73 m/sec2	3.84 m/sec2	-0.11 m/sec2	97.14%

Comfort

97.9%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Noise	9th	71.2 dB	69.7 dB	+1.5 dB	97.89%

Value

79.1%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wear	15th	30937 KM	41713 KM	-10776 KM	74.17%
Value	15th	17.78 Price/1000	11.03 Price/1000	+6.75 Price/1000	62.04%
Price	10th	550	440	+110	80%
Rolling Resistance	1st	6.68 kg / t			100%

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21^st

Reference Summer

215/55 R17

• 3PMSF: no

Dry

100%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	1st	39.1 M			100%
Dry Handling	1st	125.5 Km/H			100%

Wet

98%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	1st	48.4 M			100%
Wet Handling	8th	71.5 Km/H	72.7 Km/H	-1.2 Km/H	98.35%
Wet Circle	12th	12.47 s	12.02 s	+0.45 s	96.39%
Straight Aqua	12th	78.6 Km/H	81.3 Km/H	-2.7 Km/H	96.68%
Curved Aquaplaning	2nd	2.9 m/sec2	2.94 m/sec2	-0.04 m/sec2	98.64%

Snow

47.4%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Snow Braking	22nd	40.9 M	25.4 M	+15.5 M	62.1%
Snow Traction	22nd	864 N	2620 N	-1756 N	32.98%
Snow Slalom	22nd	1.81 m/sec2	3.84 m/sec2	-2.03 m/sec2	47.14%

Comfort

95.9%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Noise	20th	72.7 dB	69.7 dB	+3 dB	95.87%

Value

75.3%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Rolling Resistance	15th	8.87 kg / t	6.68 kg / t	+2.19 kg / t	75.31%

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21^st

Reference Winter Budget

215/55 R17

• 3PMSF: no

Dry

90%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	22nd	47.3 M	39.1 M	+8.2 M	82.66%
Dry Handling	8th	122.2 Km/H	125.5 Km/H	-3.3 Km/H	97.37%

Wet

76%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	22nd	64.9 M	48.4 M	+16.5 M	74.58%
Wet Handling	22nd	61.9 Km/H	72.7 Km/H	-10.8 Km/H	85.14%
Wet Circle	22nd	14.28 s	12.02 s	+2.26 s	84.17%
Straight Aqua	22nd	67.1 Km/H	81.3 Km/H	-14.2 Km/H	82.53%
Curved Aquaplaning	22nd	1.57 m/sec2	2.94 m/sec2	-1.37 m/sec2	53.4%

Snow

90.9%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Snow Braking	21st	27.6 M	25.4 M	+2.2 M	92.03%
Snow Traction	21st	2310 N	2620 N	-310 N	88.17%
Snow Handling	21st	51.7 Km/H	55.5 Km/H	-3.8 Km/H	93.15%
Snow Slalom	21st	3.47 m/sec2	3.84 m/sec2	-0.37 m/sec2	90.36%

Comfort

97.8%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Noise	11th	71.3 dB	69.7 dB	+1.6 dB	97.76%

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