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2023 Sports Cars Winter Tyre Test

Jonathan Benson
Data analyzed and reviewed by Jonathan Benson
8 min read Updated
Contents
  1. Introduction
  2. Dry
  3. Wet
  4. Snow
  5. Comfort
  6. Value
  7. Results
  8. Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
  9. Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
  10. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
  11. Hankook Winter i cept evo3
  12. Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
  13. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
  14. Kumho Winter Craft WP52
  15. Vredestein Wintrac Pro
  16. Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro
  17. Austone SP 901
  18. Goodride SW608

In the 2023 Sports Cars Winter Tyre Test conducted by AutoBild Sportscars, several tyres were evaluated on a Toyota GR Yaris, size 225/40 R18. The performance was evaluated across a range of parameters including dry braking, dry handling, wet braking, wet handling, straight aquaplaning, curved aquaplaning, snow braking, snow traction, snow handling, snow slalom, noise, and rolling resistance.

The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 emerged as a strong performer, especially in wet conditions, securing the first position in both wet braking and wet handling. The tyre also performed well in snow scenarios, ranking third in snow traction, snow handling, and snow slalom. The rolling resistance of this tyre was found to be on the higher side, placing seventh, which might indicate a trade-off for its commendable grip in wet and snowy conditions. The tyre's performance in dry conditions was satisfactory but not leading, with a fourth-place finish in both dry braking and dry handling. The noise level was relatively low, scoring the second position, which might contribute to a quieter and more comfortable ride​.

On the other hand, the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 showcased excellence in snow performance. It topped the charts in snow braking and snow traction, indicating a strong grip and control in snowy conditions. Furthermore, the Michelin tyre registered the lowest noise level among all tested tyres, potentially offering a quieter ride. However, it didn't lead in other categories but still showed competitive results. For instance, in dry and wet conditions, the tyre's performance was solid but didn't outshine competitors. The rolling resistance was not mentioned for Michelin, but it's a crucial factor that could impact fuel efficiency and thereby the overall value proposition of the tyre​.

This comparison reveals that while both tyres excel in certain areas, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 might be a better choice for those prioritizing wet condition performance, whereas the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 could be the go-to option for snow performance and a quieter ride. Considering the nuanced performance across different conditions, the selection between these two would come down to the individual's driving conditions and priorities.

Test Publication:
Auto Bild Sportscars
225/40 R18 11 tyres 5 categories
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Test Publication:
Auto Bild Sportscars
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Test Size: 225/40 R18
Tyres Tested: 11 tyres
Test Categories:
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Dry

In the Dry Braking test, Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro emerged as the best tire, stopping the car at 43.9 meters, while Goodride SW608 was the worst, 2.6 meters behind. 

Dry Braking

Spread: 7.70 M (19.5%)|Avg: 44.63 M
Dry braking in meters (100 - 0 km/h) (Lower is better)
  1. Reference Summer Ref
    39.50 M
  2. Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro
    43.90 M
  3. Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
    44.00 M
  4. Kumho Winter Craft WP52
    44.00 M
  5. Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
    44.30 M
  6. Vredestein Wintrac Pro
    44.40 M
  7. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
    44.60 M
  8. Hankook Winter i cept evo3
    44.80 M
  9. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
    45.30 M
  10. Goodride SW608
    46.50 M
  11. Austone SP 901
    47.00 M
  12. Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
    47.20 M

For Dry Handling, Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 took the lead with a speed of 103.4 Km/H, while Austone SP 901 was the worst, 3.2 Km/H behind the leader.

Dry Handling

Spread: 3.90 Km/H (3.7%)|Avg: 102.22 Km/H
Dry Handling Average Speed (Higher is better)
  1. Reference Summer Ref
    104.10 Km/H
  2. Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
    103.40 Km/H
  3. Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
    103.10 Km/H
  4. Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro
    102.60 Km/H
  5. Kumho Winter Craft WP52
    102.50 Km/H
  6. Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
    102.50 Km/H
  7. Hankook Winter i cept evo3
    102.40 Km/H
  8. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
    102.20 Km/H
  9. Vredestein Wintrac Pro
    101.40 Km/H
  10. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
    101.20 Km/H
  11. Goodride SW608
    101.00 Km/H
  12. Austone SP 901
    100.20 Km/H

Wet

In Wet Braking, Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 excelled by stopping the car at 46.7 meters, whereas Austone SP 901 struggled, falling behind by a significant 13.8 meters. 

Wet Braking

Spread: 13.90 M (29.8%)|Avg: 49.32 M
Wet braking in meters (100 - 0 km/h) (Lower is better)
  1. Reference Summer Ref
    46.60 M
  2. Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
    46.70 M
  3. Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
    47.10 M
  4. Vredestein Wintrac Pro
    47.40 M
  5. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
    47.40 M
  6. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
    47.50 M
  7. Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro
    47.50 M
  8. Hankook Winter i cept evo3
    47.80 M
  9. Kumho Winter Craft WP52
    49.70 M
  10. Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
    49.90 M
  11. Goodride SW608
    53.70 M
  12. Austone SP 901
    60.50 M

Wet Handling saw Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 at the forefront again with a speed of 83.2 Km/H, while Austone SP 901 lagged, 10.3 Km/H slower than the top performer.

Wet Handling

Spread: 10.30 Km/H (12.4%)|Avg: 80.39 Km/H
Wet Handling Average Speed (Higher is better)
  1. Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
    83.20 Km/H
  2. Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
    82.70 Km/H
  3. Reference Summer Ref
    82.10 Km/H
  4. Vredestein Wintrac Pro
    81.90 Km/H
  5. Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
    81.40 Km/H
  6. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
    81.40 Km/H
  7. Hankook Winter i cept evo3
    81.20 Km/H
  8. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
    81.10 Km/H
  9. Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro
    80.30 Km/H
  10. Kumho Winter Craft WP52
    79.10 Km/H
  11. Goodride SW608
    77.40 Km/H
  12. Austone SP 901
    72.90 Km/H

Straight Aquaplaning had Hankook Winter i cept evo3 leading the pack with a speed of 102.2 Km/H, and Austone SP 901 at the tail, 10.3 Km/H behind the leader.

Straight Aqua

Spread: 10.30 Km/H (10.1%)|Avg: 97.95 Km/H
Float Speed in Km/H (Higher is better)
  1. Hankook Winter i cept evo3
    102.20 Km/H
  2. Reference Summer Ref
    100.40 Km/H
  3. Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
    100.10 Km/H
  4. Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
    99.00 Km/H
  5. Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
    98.60 Km/H
  6. Vredestein Wintrac Pro
    98.50 Km/H
  7. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
    98.50 Km/H
  8. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
    97.20 Km/H
  9. Goodride SW608
    97.10 Km/H
  10. Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro
    96.80 Km/H
  11. Kumho Winter Craft WP52
    95.10 Km/H
  12. Austone SP 901
    91.90 Km/H

Curved Aquaplaning also saw Hankook Winter i cept evo3 excelling with a speed of 3.21 m/sec², while Austone SP 901 found itself at the bottom, lagging by a significant 1.47 m/sec². 

Curved Aquaplaning

Spread: 1.47 m/sec2 (45.8%)|Avg: 2.64 m/sec2
Remaining lateral acceleration (Higher is better)
  1. Hankook Winter i cept evo3
    3.21 m/sec2
  2. Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
    2.90 m/sec2
  3. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
    2.86 m/sec2
  4. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
    2.76 m/sec2
  5. Reference Summer Ref
    2.75 m/sec2
  6. Kumho Winter Craft WP52
    2.73 m/sec2
  7. Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
    2.67 m/sec2
  8. Goodride SW608
    2.55 m/sec2
  9. Vredestein Wintrac Pro
    2.54 m/sec2
  10. Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
    2.50 m/sec2
  11. Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro
    2.45 m/sec2
  12. Austone SP 901
    1.74 m/sec2

Snow

Snow Braking had Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 as the top performer, halting the car at 28.6 meters, and Goodride SW608 at the end, 2.9 meters behind. 

Snow Braking

Spread: 31.30 M (109.4%)|Avg: 33.44 M
Snow braking in meters (50 - 0 km/h) (Lower is better)
  1. Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
    28.60 M
  2. Austone SP 901
    29.60 M
  3. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
    29.70 M
  4. Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
    29.80 M
  5. Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
    30.10 M
  6. Hankook Winter i cept evo3
    30.80 M
  7. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
    30.90 M
  8. Kumho Winter Craft WP52
    31.00 M
  9. Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro
    31.40 M
  10. Vredestein Wintrac Pro
    31.50 M
  11. Goodride SW608
    38.00 M
  12. Reference Summer Ref
    59.90 M

 In Snow Traction, Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 led again with a force of 2218 N, while the Goodride was back at the back.

Snow Traction

Spread: 1458.00 N (65.7%)|Avg: 2010.17 N
Pulling Force in Newtons (Higher is better)
  1. Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
    2218.00 N
  2. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
    2198.00 N
  3. Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
    2174.00 N
  4. Hankook Winter i cept evo3
    2164.00 N
  5. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
    2153.00 N
  6. Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
    2151.00 N
  7. Austone SP 901
    2148.00 N
  8. Vredestein Wintrac Pro
    2098.00 N
  9. Kumho Winter Craft WP52
    2096.00 N
  10. Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro
    2026.00 N
  11. Goodride SW608
    1936.00 N
  12. Reference Summer Ref
    760.00 N

Snow Handling surprisingly saw Austone SP 901 stealing the spotlight with a speed of 58.4 Km/H.

Snow Handling

Spread: 10.10 Km/H (17.3%)|Avg: 54.47 Km/H
Snow handling average speed (Higher is better)
  1. Austone SP 901
    58.40 Km/H
  2. Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
    55.80 Km/H
  3. Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
    55.70 Km/H
  4. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
    55.60 Km/H
  5. Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
    55.50 Km/H
  6. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
    55.30 Km/H
  7. Hankook Winter i cept evo3
    54.80 Km/H
  8. Kumho Winter Craft WP52
    54.20 Km/H
  9. Vredestein Wintrac Pro
    53.40 Km/H
  10. Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro
    52.20 Km/H
  11. Goodride SW608
    48.30 Km/H

In the Snow Slalom test, Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 led with a speed of 4.33 m/sec².

Snow Slalom

Spread: 3.09 m/sec2 (71.4%)|Avg: 3.32 m/sec2
Lateral acceleration (Higher is better)
  1. Austone SP 901
    4.33 m/sec2
  2. Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
    3.73 m/sec2
  3. Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
    3.68 m/sec2
  4. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
    3.66 m/sec2
  5. Kumho Winter Craft WP52
    3.54 m/sec2
  6. Hankook Winter i cept evo3
    3.53 m/sec2
  7. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
    3.51 m/sec2
  8. Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
    3.47 m/sec2
  9. Vredestein Wintrac Pro
    3.39 m/sec2
  10. Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro
    2.95 m/sec2
  11. Goodride SW608
    2.77 m/sec2
  12. Reference Summer Ref
    1.24 m/sec2

Comfort

Internal noise level testing saw the Michelin back at the top with 69.5 dB, while Hankook Winter i cept evo3 was the loudest, 4.1 dB noisier than the quietest tire. 

Noise

Spread: 4.10 dB (5.9%)|Avg: 71.06 dB
External noise in dB (Lower is better)
  1. Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
    69.50 dB
  2. Reference Summer Ref
    69.70 dB
  3. Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
    69.80 dB
  4. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
    69.90 dB
  5. Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
    70.00 dB
  6. Austone SP 901
    70.60 dB
  7. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
    71.10 dB
  8. Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro
    71.50 dB
  9. Vredestein Wintrac Pro
    71.90 dB
  10. Kumho Winter Craft WP52
    72.30 dB
  11. Goodride SW608
    72.80 dB
  12. Hankook Winter i cept evo3
    73.60 dB

Value

Lastly, Rolling Resistance was dominated by Continental WinterContact TS 870 P with 8.29 kg/t, whereas Vredestein Wintrac Pro was the least efficient, 1.65 kg/t behind the leader.

Rolling Resistance

Spread: 1.76 kg / t (21.5%)|Avg: 9.03 kg / t
Rolling resistance in kg t (Lower is better)
  1. Reference Summer Ref
    8.18 kg / t
  2. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
    8.29 kg / t
  3. Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
    8.72 kg / t
  4. Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
    8.89 kg / t
  5. Austone SP 901
    8.92 kg / t
  6. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
    9.10 kg / t
  7. Goodride SW608
    9.19 kg / t
  8. Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
    9.20 kg / t
  9. Kumho Winter Craft WP52
    9.22 kg / t
  10. Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro
    9.30 kg / t
  11. Hankook Winter i cept evo3
    9.36 kg / t
  12. Vredestein Wintrac Pro
    9.94 kg / t
19,000 km
£1.45/L
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Estimates based on typical driving conditions. Rolling resistance accounts for approximately 20% of IC vehicle fuel consumption and 25% of EV energy consumption. Actual savings vary based on driving style, vehicle weight, road conditions, and tyre age. For comparative purposes only. Lifetime savings based on a 40,000km / 25,000 mile tread life.

Results

1st

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

225/40 R18 92V
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
  • EU Label: D/B/71
  • 3PMSF: yes
  • Price: 575.00
Test # Result Best Diff %
Dry Braking 4th 44.3 M 43.9 M +0.4 M 99.1%
Dry Handling 4th 102.5 Km/H 103.4 Km/H -0.9 Km/H 99.13%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wet Braking 1st 46.7 M 100%
Wet Handling 1st 83.2 Km/H 100%
Straight Aqua 2nd 100.1 Km/H 102.2 Km/H -2.1 Km/H 97.95%
Curved Aquaplaning 2nd 2.9 m/sec2 3.21 m/sec2 -0.31 m/sec2 90.34%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Snow Braking 5th 30.1 M 28.6 M +1.5 M 95.02%
Snow Traction 3rd 2174 N 2218 N -44 N 98.02%
Snow Handling 3rd 55.7 Km/H 58.4 Km/H -2.7 Km/H 95.38%
Snow Slalom 3rd 3.68 m/sec2 4.33 m/sec2 -0.65 m/sec2 84.99%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Noise 2nd 69.8 dB 69.5 dB +0.3 dB 99.57%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Rolling Resistance 7th 9.2 kg / t 8.29 kg / t +0.91 kg / t 90.11%
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Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

225/40 R18 92V
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
  • EU Label: D/B/70
  • 3PMSF: yes
  • Price: 650.00
Test # Result Best Diff %
Dry Braking 2nd 44 M 43.9 M +0.1 M 99.77%
Dry Handling 2nd 103.1 Km/H 103.4 Km/H -0.3 Km/H 99.71%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wet Braking 9th 49.9 M 46.7 M +3.2 M 93.59%
Wet Handling 4th 81.4 Km/H 83.2 Km/H -1.8 Km/H 97.84%
Straight Aqua 3rd 99 Km/H 102.2 Km/H -3.2 Km/H 96.87%
Curved Aquaplaning 9th 2.5 m/sec2 3.21 m/sec2 -0.71 m/sec2 77.88%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Snow Braking 1st 28.6 M 100%
Snow Traction 1st 2218 N 100%
Snow Handling 2nd 55.8 Km/H 58.4 Km/H -2.6 Km/H 95.55%
Snow Slalom 2nd 3.73 m/sec2 4.33 m/sec2 -0.6 m/sec2 86.14%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Noise 1st 69.5 dB 100%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Rolling Resistance 3rd 8.89 kg / t 8.29 kg / t +0.6 kg / t 93.25%
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Continental WinterContact TS 870 P

225/40 R18 92V
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
  • EU Label: C/B/71
  • 3PMSF: yes
  • Price: 600.00
Test # Result Best Diff %
Dry Braking 6th 44.6 M 43.9 M +0.7 M 98.43%
Dry Handling 7th 102.2 Km/H 103.4 Km/H -1.2 Km/H 98.84%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wet Braking 3rd 47.4 M 46.7 M +0.7 M 98.52%
Wet Handling 7th 81.1 Km/H 83.2 Km/H -2.1 Km/H 97.48%
Straight Aqua 7th 97.2 Km/H 102.2 Km/H -5 Km/H 95.11%
Curved Aquaplaning 3rd 2.86 m/sec2 3.21 m/sec2 -0.35 m/sec2 89.1%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Snow Braking 3rd 29.7 M 28.6 M +1.1 M 96.3%
Snow Traction 5th 2153 N 2218 N -65 N 97.07%
Snow Handling 4th 55.6 Km/H 58.4 Km/H -2.8 Km/H 95.21%
Snow Slalom 4th 3.66 m/sec2 4.33 m/sec2 -0.67 m/sec2 84.53%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Noise 3rd 69.9 dB 69.5 dB +0.4 dB 99.43%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Rolling Resistance 1st 8.29 kg / t 100%
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Hankook Winter i cept evo3

225/40 R18 92V
Hankook Winter i cept evo3
  • EU Label: D/B/72
  • 3PMSF: yes
  • Price: 510.00
Test # Result Best Diff %
Dry Braking 7th 44.8 M 43.9 M +0.9 M 97.99%
Dry Handling 6th 102.4 Km/H 103.4 Km/H -1 Km/H 99.03%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wet Braking 7th 47.8 M 46.7 M +1.1 M 97.7%
Wet Handling 6th 81.2 Km/H 83.2 Km/H -2 Km/H 97.6%
Straight Aqua 1st 102.2 Km/H 100%
Curved Aquaplaning 1st 3.21 m/sec2 100%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Snow Braking 6th 30.8 M 28.6 M +2.2 M 92.86%
Snow Traction 4th 2164 N 2218 N -54 N 97.57%
Snow Handling 7th 54.8 Km/H 58.4 Km/H -3.6 Km/H 93.84%
Snow Slalom 6th 3.53 m/sec2 4.33 m/sec2 -0.8 m/sec2 81.52%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Noise 11th 73.6 dB 69.5 dB +4.1 dB 94.43%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Rolling Resistance 10th 9.36 kg / t 8.29 kg / t +1.07 kg / t 88.57%
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Bridgestone Blizzak LM005

225/40 R18 92V
Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
  • EU Label: C/A/72
  • 3PMSF: yes
  • Price: 565.00
Test # Result Best Diff %
Dry Braking 11th 47.2 M 43.9 M +3.3 M 93.01%
Dry Handling 1st 103.4 Km/H 100%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wet Braking 2nd 47.1 M 46.7 M +0.4 M 99.15%
Wet Handling 2nd 82.7 Km/H 83.2 Km/H -0.5 Km/H 99.4%
Straight Aqua 4th 98.6 Km/H 102.2 Km/H -3.6 Km/H 96.48%
Curved Aquaplaning 6th 2.67 m/sec2 3.21 m/sec2 -0.54 m/sec2 83.18%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Snow Braking 4th 29.8 M 28.6 M +1.2 M 95.97%
Snow Traction 6th 2151 N 2218 N -67 N 96.98%
Snow Handling 5th 55.5 Km/H 58.4 Km/H -2.9 Km/H 95.03%
Snow Slalom 8th 3.47 m/sec2 4.33 m/sec2 -0.86 m/sec2 80.14%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Noise 4th 70 dB 69.5 dB +0.5 dB 99.29%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Rolling Resistance 2nd 8.72 kg / t 8.29 kg / t +0.43 kg / t 95.07%
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Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2

225/40 R18 92V
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
  • EU Label: C/B/72
  • 3PMSF: yes
  • Price: 565.00
Test # Result Best Diff %
Dry Braking 8th 45.3 M 43.9 M +1.4 M 96.91%
Dry Handling 9th 101.2 Km/H 103.4 Km/H -2.2 Km/H 97.87%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wet Braking 5th 47.5 M 46.7 M +0.8 M 98.32%
Wet Handling 4th 81.4 Km/H 83.2 Km/H -1.8 Km/H 97.84%
Straight Aqua 5th 98.5 Km/H 102.2 Km/H -3.7 Km/H 96.38%
Curved Aquaplaning 4th 2.76 m/sec2 3.21 m/sec2 -0.45 m/sec2 85.98%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Snow Braking 7th 30.9 M 28.6 M +2.3 M 92.56%
Snow Traction 2nd 2198 N 2218 N -20 N 99.1%
Snow Handling 6th 55.3 Km/H 58.4 Km/H -3.1 Km/H 94.69%
Snow Slalom 7th 3.51 m/sec2 4.33 m/sec2 -0.82 m/sec2 81.06%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Noise 6th 71.1 dB 69.5 dB +1.6 dB 97.75%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Rolling Resistance 5th 9.1 kg / t 8.29 kg / t +0.81 kg / t 91.1%
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Kumho Winter Craft WP52

225/40 R18 92W
Kumho Winter Craft WP52
  • EU Label: C/B/72
  • 3PMSF: yes
  • Price: 450.00
Test # Result Best Diff %
Dry Braking 2nd 44 M 43.9 M +0.1 M 99.77%
Dry Handling 4th 102.5 Km/H 103.4 Km/H -0.9 Km/H 99.13%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wet Braking 8th 49.7 M 46.7 M +3 M 93.96%
Wet Handling 9th 79.1 Km/H 83.2 Km/H -4.1 Km/H 95.07%
Straight Aqua 10th 95.1 Km/H 102.2 Km/H -7.1 Km/H 93.05%
Curved Aquaplaning 5th 2.73 m/sec2 3.21 m/sec2 -0.48 m/sec2 85.05%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Snow Braking 8th 31 M 28.6 M +2.4 M 92.26%
Snow Traction 9th 2096 N 2218 N -122 N 94.5%
Snow Handling 8th 54.2 Km/H 58.4 Km/H -4.2 Km/H 92.81%
Snow Slalom 5th 3.54 m/sec2 4.33 m/sec2 -0.79 m/sec2 81.76%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Noise 9th 72.3 dB 69.5 dB +2.8 dB 96.13%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Rolling Resistance 8th 9.22 kg / t 8.29 kg / t +0.93 kg / t 89.91%
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Vredestein Wintrac Pro

225/40 R18 92W
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
  • EU Label: E/B/72
  • 3PMSF: yes
  • Price: 500.00
Test # Result Best Diff %
Dry Braking 5th 44.4 M 43.9 M +0.5 M 98.87%
Dry Handling 8th 101.4 Km/H 103.4 Km/H -2 Km/H 98.07%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wet Braking 3rd 47.4 M 46.7 M +0.7 M 98.52%
Wet Handling 3rd 81.9 Km/H 83.2 Km/H -1.3 Km/H 98.44%
Straight Aqua 5th 98.5 Km/H 102.2 Km/H -3.7 Km/H 96.38%
Curved Aquaplaning 8th 2.54 m/sec2 3.21 m/sec2 -0.67 m/sec2 79.13%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Snow Braking 10th 31.5 M 28.6 M +2.9 M 90.79%
Snow Traction 8th 2098 N 2218 N -120 N 94.59%
Snow Handling 9th 53.4 Km/H 58.4 Km/H -5 Km/H 91.44%
Snow Slalom 9th 3.39 m/sec2 4.33 m/sec2 -0.94 m/sec2 78.29%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Noise 8th 71.9 dB 69.5 dB +2.4 dB 96.66%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Rolling Resistance 11th 9.94 kg / t 8.29 kg / t +1.65 kg / t 83.4%
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9th

Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro

225/40 R18 92V
Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro
  • EU Label: D/B/72
  • 3PMSF: yes
  • Price: 465.00
Test # Result Best Diff %
Dry Braking 1st 43.9 M 100%
Dry Handling 3rd 102.6 Km/H 103.4 Km/H -0.8 Km/H 99.23%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wet Braking 5th 47.5 M 46.7 M +0.8 M 98.32%
Wet Handling 8th 80.3 Km/H 83.2 Km/H -2.9 Km/H 96.51%
Straight Aqua 9th 96.8 Km/H 102.2 Km/H -5.4 Km/H 94.72%
Curved Aquaplaning 10th 2.45 m/sec2 3.21 m/sec2 -0.76 m/sec2 76.32%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Snow Braking 9th 31.4 M 28.6 M +2.8 M 91.08%
Snow Traction 10th 2026 N 2218 N -192 N 91.34%
Snow Handling 10th 52.2 Km/H 58.4 Km/H -6.2 Km/H 89.38%
Snow Slalom 10th 2.95 m/sec2 4.33 m/sec2 -1.38 m/sec2 68.13%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Noise 7th 71.5 dB 69.5 dB +2 dB 97.2%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Rolling Resistance 9th 9.3 kg / t 8.29 kg / t +1.01 kg / t 89.14%
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Austone SP 901

225/40 R18 92V
Austone SP 901
  • EU Label: D/C/72
  • 3PMSF: yes
  • Price: 300.00
Test # Result Best Diff %
Dry Braking 10th 47 M 43.9 M +3.1 M 93.4%
Dry Handling 11th 100.2 Km/H 103.4 Km/H -3.2 Km/H 96.91%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wet Braking 11th 60.5 M 46.7 M +13.8 M 77.19%
Wet Handling 11th 72.9 Km/H 83.2 Km/H -10.3 Km/H 87.62%
Straight Aqua 11th 91.9 Km/H 102.2 Km/H -10.3 Km/H 89.92%
Curved Aquaplaning 11th 1.74 m/sec2 3.21 m/sec2 -1.47 m/sec2 54.21%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Snow Braking 2nd 29.6 M 28.6 M +1 M 96.62%
Snow Traction 7th 2148 N 2218 N -70 N 96.84%
Snow Handling 1st 58.4 Km/H 100%
Snow Slalom 1st 4.33 m/sec2 100%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Noise 5th 70.6 dB 69.5 dB +1.1 dB 98.44%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Rolling Resistance 4th 8.92 kg / t 8.29 kg / t +0.63 kg / t 92.94%
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11th

Goodride SW608

225/40 R18 92V
Goodride SW608
  • EU Label: D/C/72
  • 3PMSF: yes
  • Price: 300.00
Test # Result Best Diff %
Dry Braking 9th 46.5 M 43.9 M +2.6 M 94.41%
Dry Handling 10th 101 Km/H 103.4 Km/H -2.4 Km/H 97.68%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wet Braking 10th 53.7 M 46.7 M +7 M 86.96%
Wet Handling 10th 77.4 Km/H 83.2 Km/H -5.8 Km/H 93.03%
Straight Aqua 8th 97.1 Km/H 102.2 Km/H -5.1 Km/H 95.01%
Curved Aquaplaning 7th 2.55 m/sec2 3.21 m/sec2 -0.66 m/sec2 79.44%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Snow Braking 11th 38 M 28.6 M +9.4 M 75.26%
Snow Traction 11th 1936 N 2218 N -282 N 87.29%
Snow Handling 11th 48.3 Km/H 58.4 Km/H -10.1 Km/H 82.71%
Snow Slalom 11th 2.77 m/sec2 4.33 m/sec2 -1.56 m/sec2 63.97%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Noise 10th 72.8 dB 69.5 dB +3.3 dB 95.47%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Rolling Resistance 6th 9.19 kg / t 8.29 kg / t +0.9 kg / t 90.21%
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Discussion

1 comment
  1. Roel archived

    I think it would make more sense if they would have taken an all-season tyre as reference tyre. We all know how terrible a summer tyre is in these snowy conditions. An all-season tyre might prove to be the sweet spot if it were included in the test.

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