2024 ADAC 16 Inch Winter Tyre Test

For 2024 ADAC have tested two sizes of winter tyres. The below test covers the 16" version. There's nothing particularly shocking in the overall results, so enjoy the data, which includes wear, below!

Dry BrakingFalken EUROWINTER HS02: 43.3 MWinrun Winter max A1 WR22: 46.5 M
Wet BrakingPirelli Cinturato Winter 2: 35.1 MWinrun Winter max A1 WR22: 40.7 M
Wet Braking - ConcreteContinental WinterContact TS 870: 38.5 MWinrun Winter max A1 WR22: 46.6 M
Straight AquaHankook Winter I cept RS3: 84.4 Km/HZeetex WH 1000: 68.9 Km/H
Curved AquaplaningContinental WinterContact TS 870: 3.7 m/sec2Winrun Winter max A1 WR22: 2.4 m/sec2
Snow BrakingContinental WinterContact TS 870: 9.9 MZeetex WH 1000: 11 M
Snow TractionMichelin Alpin 6: 236 NZeetex WH 1000: 208 N
Ice BrakingContinental WinterContact TS 870: 18.3 MNokian Snowproof 2: 21.6 M
NoiseVredestein Wintrac: 70.4 dBDunlop Winter Sport 5: 73 dB
WearMichelin Alpin 6: 53200 KMVredestein Wintrac: 33400 KM
Fuel ConsumptionNokian Snowproof 2: 5.1 l/100kmGoodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: 5.2 l/100km
AbrasionMichelin Alpin 6: 48 mg/km/tPirelli Cinturato Winter 2: 79 mg/km/t

Dry

The Falken EUROWINTER HS02 performed best in dry braking, stopping in 43.3 meters. The worst performer was the Winrun Winter max A1 WR22, taking 46.5 meters to stop - a difference of 3.2 meters. Most tyres clustered between 44-46 meters, with the top 3 (Falken, Nokian, and Goodyear) showing noticeably shorter braking distances.

Wet

In wet braking, there was a tie for first place between the Continental WinterContact TS 870 and Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2, both stopping in 35.1 meters. The worst performer was the Winrun Winter max A1 WR22 at 40.7 meters - a significant 5.6 meter difference. The top 5 tyres were closely grouped within 0.8 meters of each other, while there was a clear performance drop-off for the bottom 3 tyres.

On concrete in wet conditions, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 performed best, stopping in 38.5 meters. The Winrun Winter max A1 WR22 again performed worst, taking 46.6 meters - a substantial 8.1 meter difference. There was a noticeable performance gap between the top 4 tyres and the rest of the field.

The Hankook Winter I cept RS3 performed best in straight aquaplaning, maintaining control up to 84.4 km/h. The worst performer was the Zeetex WH 1000 at 68.9 km/h - a significant 15.5 km/h difference. There was a clear performance divide, with the top 7 tyres maintaining control above 80 km/h, while the bottom 5 dropped below 77 km/h.

In curved aquaplaning, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 performed best with 3.7 m/sec2 of lateral acceleration. The Zeetex WH 1000 and Winrun Winter max A1 WR22 tied for worst at 2.4 m/sec2 - a difference of 1.3 m/sec2. There was a notable performance gap between the top 5 tyres and the rest of the field.

Snow

The Continental WinterContact TS 870 and Dunlop Winter Sport 5 tied for best snow braking performance, stopping in 9.9 meters. The Zeetex WH 1000 and Falken EUROWINTER HS02 tied for worst at 11.0 meters - a difference of 1.1 meters. Most tyres performed relatively closely, with only 1.1 meters separating the best from worst.

The Michelin Alpin 6 provided the best snow traction at 236 N. The Zeetex WH 1000 performed worst at 208 N - a difference of 28 N. There was a clear performance divide, with the top 9 tyres providing over 229 N of traction, while the bottom 3 dropped below 222 N.

Ice

On ice, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 performed best, stopping in 18.3 meters. The Nokian Snowproof 2 performed worst at 21.6 meters - a difference of 3.3 meters. There was a notable performance gap between the top 6 tyres and the rest of the field.

Comfort

The Vredestein Wintrac was the quietest tyre at 70.4 dB. The Dunlop Winter Sport 5 was the noisiest at 73.0 dB - a difference of 2.6 dB. Most tyres performed relatively closely, with only 2.6 dB separating the quietest from the noisiest.

Value

The Michelin Alpin 6 showed the best projected tread life at 53,200 km. The Vredestein Wintrac had the shortest projected life at 33,400 km - a significant difference of 19,800 km. There was a wide range of performance, with clear tiers of durability among the tested tyres.

Several tyres tied for best fuel consumption at 5.1 l/100km. The worst performers (including Zeetex WH 1000 and Winrun Winter max A1 WR22) consumed 5.2 l/100km - a minor 0.1 l/100km difference. Overall, fuel consumption was very similar across all tested tyres.

The Hankook Winter I cept RS3 and Michelin Alpin 6 tied for best (lowest) abrasion at 48 mg/km/t. The Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 had the highest abrasion at 79 mg/km/t - a significant difference of 31 mg/km/t. There was a wide range of performance, with clear groupings of tyres at different abrasion levels.

Results

1st: Continental WinterContact TS 870

Continental WinterContact TS 870
  • 205/55 R16
  • Weight: 8.4kgs
  • 3PMSF: yes
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking5th44.7 M43.3 M+1.4 M96.87%
Wet Braking1st35.1 M100%
Wet Braking - Concrete1st38.5 M100%
Straight Aqua2nd84 Km/H84.4 Km/H-0.4 Km/H99.53%
Curved Aquaplaning1st3.7 m/sec2100%
Snow Braking1st9.9 M100%
Snow Traction9th229 N236 N-7 N97.03%
Ice Braking1st18.3 M100%
Noise4th71.1 dB70.4 dB+0.7 dB99.02%
Wear7th43800 KM53200 KM-9400 KM82.33%
Fuel Consumption1st5.1 l/100km100%
Abrasion5th59 mg/km/t48 mg/km/t+11 mg/km/t81.36%
The Continental WinterContact TS 870 tyre performs excellently in safety tests across all road surfaces. It scores particularly well in wet and winter conditions, offering good handling, short braking distances, and high safety reserves. The tyre also has a good environmental rating due to its durability, low wear, light weight, and fuel efficiency.

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2nd: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
  • 205/55 R16
  • Weight: 8kgs
  • 3PMSF: yes
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking3rd44.2 M43.3 M+0.9 M97.96%
Wet Braking4th35.5 M35.1 M+0.4 M98.87%
Wet Braking - Concrete4th39.2 M38.5 M+0.7 M98.21%
Straight Aqua3rd83.1 Km/H84.4 Km/H-1.3 Km/H98.46%
Curved Aquaplaning2nd3.6 m/sec23.7 m/sec2-0.1 m/sec297.3%
Snow Braking4th10.1 M9.9 M+0.2 M98.02%
Snow Traction6th231 N236 N-5 N97.88%
Ice Braking11th21.2 M18.3 M+2.9 M86.32%
Noise5th71.2 dB70.4 dB+0.8 dB98.88%
Wear3rd49100 KM53200 KM-4100 KM92.29%
Fuel Consumption7th5.2 l/100km5.1 l/100km+0.1 l/100km98.08%
Abrasion3rd57 mg/km/t48 mg/km/t+9 mg/km/t84.21%
The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 tyre demonstrates varied capabilities across different road conditions. While it performs adequately on dry surfaces with good steering feel but some weaknesses in borderline situations, it excels on wet roads with above-average braking, aquaplaning resistance, and handling. In winter conditions, it shows strong handling performance and slightly above-average braking, but struggles on ice. The tyre's environmental impact is positive, with good projected mileage, wear ratings, and fuel efficiency. Overall, the UltraGrip Performance 3 is most impressive on wet and general winter roads, with room for improvement on dry surfaces and icy conditions, making it a well-rounded option with particular strengths in challenging weather.

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3rd: Michelin Alpin 6

Michelin Alpin 6
  • 205/55 R16
  • Weight: 8.2kgs
  • 3PMSF: yes
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking7th45.5 M43.3 M+2.2 M95.16%
Wet Braking3rd35.4 M35.1 M+0.3 M99.15%
Wet Braking - Concrete3rd39.1 M38.5 M+0.6 M98.47%
Straight Aqua8th77.2 Km/H84.4 Km/H-7.2 Km/H91.47%
Curved Aquaplaning8th3.2 m/sec23.7 m/sec2-0.5 m/sec286.49%
Snow Braking8th10.3 M9.9 M+0.4 M96.12%
Snow Traction1st236 N100%
Ice Braking10th20.8 M18.3 M+2.5 M87.98%
Noise9th71.9 dB70.4 dB+1.5 dB97.91%
Wear1st53200 KM100%
Fuel Consumption7th5.2 l/100km5.1 l/100km+0.1 l/100km98.08%
Abrasion1st48 mg/km/t100%
The Michelin Alpin 6 tyre demonstrates good overall performance across various driving conditions. On dry roads, it offers good steering feedback and precise handling with adequate safety reserves, though its braking distance is slightly below average. In wet conditions, it excels in braking tests and performs well in aquaplaning resistance and handling. The tyre's best performance is on winter roads, with average to above-average results in braking and traction, and very good handling due to its safety reserves and precise control. Ice braking is rated as satisfactory. Environmentally, the Alpin 6 stands out with the highest mileage and lowest wear in the test, as well as good efficiency due to its low weight and fuel consumption. However, it's slightly noisier than average. Overall, the Michelin Alpin 6 is a well-rounded tyre with particular strengths in winter conditions and environmental performance.

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4th: Hankook Winter I cept RS3

Hankook Winter I cept RS3
  • 205/55 R16
  • Weight: 8.4kgs
  • 3PMSF: yes
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking9th45.7 M43.3 M+2.4 M94.75%
Wet Braking9th37.1 M35.1 M+2 M94.61%
Wet Braking - Concrete9th42.1 M38.5 M+3.6 M91.45%
Straight Aqua1st84.4 Km/H100%
Curved Aquaplaning2nd3.6 m/sec23.7 m/sec2-0.1 m/sec297.3%
Snow Braking3rd10 M9.9 M+0.1 M99%
Snow Traction4th233 N236 N-3 N98.73%
Ice Braking6th19.8 M18.3 M+1.5 M92.42%
Noise8th71.7 dB70.4 dB+1.3 dB98.19%
Wear2nd52800 KM53200 KM-400 KM99.25%
Fuel Consumption1st5.1 l/100km100%
Abrasion1st48 mg/km/t100%
The Hankook Winter icept RS3 tyre shows mixed performance across different driving conditions. On dry roads, it offers good steering feedback, precise handling, and good safety reserves during sudden evasive maneuvers, though its braking distance is slightly longer than average. Its performance on wet roads is less impressive, barely missing a good rating. While it handles aquaplaning well, it struggles with wet braking and handling, showing weak grip and a tendency to oversteer. The tyre performs well on winter roads, with above-average braking and acceleration on snow, and safe, precise handling on snowy courses. Ice braking performance is average. Environmentally, the tyre scores well with above-average mileage, very low wear, light weight, and low fuel consumption. However, it's noted that production residues on new tyres unnecessarily end up in nature during the first few kilometers of use. Overall, the Hankook Winter icept RS3 excels in dry and winter conditions but has room for improvement on wet surfaces.

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5th: Dunlop Winter Sport 5

Dunlop Winter Sport 5
  • 205/55 R16
  • Weight: 8.2kgs
  • 3PMSF: yes
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking8th45.6 M43.3 M+2.3 M94.96%
Wet Braking10th37.2 M35.1 M+2.1 M94.35%
Wet Braking - Concrete8th41.7 M38.5 M+3.2 M92.33%
Straight Aqua9th76.5 Km/H84.4 Km/H-7.9 Km/H90.64%
Curved Aquaplaning2nd3.6 m/sec23.7 m/sec2-0.1 m/sec297.3%
Snow Braking1st9.9 M100%
Snow Traction2nd235 N236 N-1 N99.58%
Ice Braking7th20 M18.3 M+1.7 M91.5%
Noise12th73 dB70.4 dB+2.6 dB96.44%
Wear4th48700 KM53200 KM-4500 KM91.54%
Fuel Consumption1st5.1 l/100km100%
Abrasion3rd57 mg/km/t48 mg/km/t+9 mg/km/t84.21%
The Dunlop Winter Sport 5 tyre shows mixed performance across different driving conditions. On dry roads, it struggles with precision and steering feedback, requiring frequent corrections to maintain the desired path. It also shows weaknesses in sudden evasive maneuvers and has below-average dry braking distances. Performance on wet roads is marginally good, with satisfactory results in braking and longitudinal aquaplaning, but excelling in lateral aquaplaning resistance and handling. The tyre's strongest performance is on winter roads, where it achieves clearly good ratings. It offers some of the shortest braking distances on snow, above-average traction, and excellent handling with good combination of longitudinal and lateral forces. Ice braking narrowly misses a good rating. Environmentally, the Winter Sport 5 scores well, offering above-average mileage, low wear, and good efficiency due to its low weight and fuel consumption. Overall, the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 excels in winter conditions and environmental performance but has notable room for improvement on dry surfaces.

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6th: Nokian Snowproof 2

Nokian Snowproof 2
  • 205/55 R16
  • Weight: 8.2kgs
  • 3PMSF: yes
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking2nd44.1 M43.3 M+0.8 M98.19%
Wet Braking7th36.4 M35.1 M+1.3 M96.43%
Wet Braking - Concrete7th41 M38.5 M+2.5 M93.9%
Straight Aqua5th80.7 Km/H84.4 Km/H-3.7 Km/H95.62%
Curved Aquaplaning2nd3.6 m/sec23.7 m/sec2-0.1 m/sec297.3%
Snow Braking6th10.2 M9.9 M+0.3 M97.06%
Snow Traction10th222 N236 N-14 N94.07%
Ice Braking12th21.6 M18.3 M+3.3 M84.72%
Noise11th72.5 dB70.4 dB+2.1 dB97.1%
Wear9th38500 KM53200 KM-14700 KM72.37%
Fuel Consumption1st5.1 l/100km100%
Abrasion7th62 mg/km/t48 mg/km/t+14 mg/km/t77.42%
The Nokian Tyres Snowproof 2 demonstrates mixed performance across different driving conditions. On dry roads, it shows slight weaknesses in precision and steering feedback, requiring minor corrections to maintain the desired path. Its performance in sudden evasive maneuvers is not entyrely convincing, with a tendency to oversteer. However, it achieves good dry braking distances. On wet surfaces, the tyre performs well overall, with good results in aquaplaning resistance and handling, though narrowly missing a good rating in wet braking. Its weakest performance is on winter roads, where it achieves good snow braking but only satisfactory results in traction and handling due to average grip levels and suboptimal force combination. Ice braking is below average. Environmentally, the tyre's performance is mixed, with below-average projected mileage but good wear resistance and efficiency due to low weight and fuel consumption. Overall, the Nokian Tyres Snowproof 2 excels on wet roads but has room for improvement on dry and winter surfaces, as well as in terms of longevity.

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7th: Falken EUROWINTER HS02

Falken EUROWINTER HS02
  • 205/55 R16
  • Weight: 8.3kgs
  • 3PMSF: yes
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking1st43.3 M100%
Wet Braking5th35.9 M35.1 M+0.8 M97.77%
Wet Braking - Concrete5th40.2 M38.5 M+1.7 M95.77%
Straight Aqua7th80.4 Km/H84.4 Km/H-4 Km/H95.26%
Curved Aquaplaning6th3.3 m/sec23.7 m/sec2-0.4 m/sec289.19%
Snow Braking11th11 M9.9 M+1.1 M90%
Snow Traction11th216 N236 N-20 N91.53%
Ice Braking3rd19.4 M18.3 M+1.1 M94.33%
Noise3rd71 dB70.4 dB+0.6 dB99.15%
Wear8th42300 KM53200 KM-10900 KM79.51%
Fuel Consumption7th5.2 l/100km5.1 l/100km+0.1 l/100km98.08%
Abrasion8th71 mg/km/t48 mg/km/t+23 mg/km/t67.61%
The Falken Eurowinter HS02 tyre shows varied performance across different driving conditions. On dry roads, it excels with the best rating in the test, offering precise steering, good safety reserves, and the shortest braking distance. Wet performance is marginally good, with above-average results in braking and aquaplaning resistance, though it narrowly misses a good rating in handling due to slightly lower precision. The tyre's weakest performance is on winter roads, where it achieves only satisfactory results in braking, traction, and handling, with early tendencies to under- and oversteer. Ice braking is average. Environmentally, the tyre narrowly misses a good rating despite good projected mileage, wear resistance, and efficiency. Average noise levels and only adequate sustainability in its Turkish production prevent a higher environmental score. Overall, the Falken Eurowinter HS02 performs best on dry and wet roads but struggles in winter conditions, with room for improvement in environmental aspects.

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8th: Zeetex WH 1000

Zeetex WH 1000
  • 205/55 R16
  • Weight: 9kgs
  • 3PMSF: yes
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking11th46 M43.3 M+2.7 M94.13%
Wet Braking11th39.7 M35.1 M+4.6 M88.41%
Wet Braking - Concrete11th44.3 M38.5 M+5.8 M86.91%
Straight Aqua12th68.9 Km/H84.4 Km/H-15.5 Km/H81.64%
Curved Aquaplaning11th2.4 m/sec23.7 m/sec2-1.3 m/sec264.86%
Snow Braking11th11 M9.9 M+1.1 M90%
Snow Traction12th208 N236 N-28 N88.14%
Ice Braking7th20 M18.3 M+1.7 M91.5%
Noise7th71.6 dB70.4 dB+1.2 dB98.32%
Wear6th44100 KM53200 KM-9100 KM82.89%
Fuel Consumption7th5.2 l/100km5.1 l/100km+0.1 l/100km98.08%
Abrasion9th72 mg/km/t48 mg/km/t+24 mg/km/t66.67%
The Zeetex WH 1000 tyre demonstrates below-average performance across most driving conditions. On dry roads, it offers only adequate steering feedback and precision, requiring frequent corrections. It tends to oversteer during dynamic maneuvers, and its braking distance is longer than average. Wet performance is also rated as merely adequate, with satisfactory results in braking and aquaplaning tests but weak handling due to low grip and poor combination of longitudinal and lateral forces. Winter performance is slightly better, rated as satisfactory overall. Snow and ice braking narrowly miss good ratings, but snow traction is clearly satisfactory, and handling is again rated as just adequate due to early under- and oversteering tendencies and lack of precision. Environmentally, the tyre achieves a satisfactory rating. It scores well in projected mileage and wear resistance but misses a good efficiency rating due to its weight. Sustainability is impacted by rubber protrusions on new tyres. Overall, the Zeetex WH 1000, produced in China, shows significant room for improvement across all performance aspects, particularly in dry and wet conditions.

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9th: GT Radial WinterPro2 Evo

GT-Radial WinterPro2 Evo
  • 205/55 R16
  • Weight: 8.8kgs
  • 3PMSF: yes
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking10th45.8 M43.3 M+2.5 M94.54%
Wet Braking8th36.9 M35.1 M+1.8 M95.12%
Wet Braking - Concrete10th42.3 M38.5 M+3.8 M91.02%
Straight Aqua10th76.1 Km/H84.4 Km/H-8.3 Km/H90.17%
Curved Aquaplaning10th2.9 m/sec23.7 m/sec2-0.8 m/sec278.38%
Snow Braking8th10.3 M9.9 M+0.4 M96.12%
Snow Traction8th230 N236 N-6 N97.46%
Ice Braking9th20.3 M18.3 M+2 M90.15%
Noise6th71.3 dB70.4 dB+0.9 dB98.74%
Wear10th37100 KM53200 KM-16100 KM69.74%
Fuel Consumption1st5.1 l/100km100%
Abrasion9th72 mg/km/t48 mg/km/t+24 mg/km/t66.67%
The GT Radial WinterPro2 Evo tyre demonstrates mixed performance across different driving conditions, with notable weaknesses on dry roads. It struggles with steering precision and feedback on dry surfaces, requiring frequent corrections and showing a tendency to oversteer in dynamic maneuvers. Wet performance is slightly better, rated as clearly satisfactory overall, though handling remains a weak point due to low grip and imprecise control. The tyre's best performance is in winter conditions, where it nearly achieves a good rating with strong snow braking and traction, but still shows room for improvement in handling precision and combining longitudinal and lateral forces. Environmentally, the tyre receives a satisfactory rating, with good wear resistance and efficiency but only satisfactory projected mileage. Produced in China, its sustainability rating is adequate. Overall, while the GT Radial WinterPro2 Evo shows some strengths in winter conditions, it requires significant improvements across all performance aspects, particularly in dry conditions and environmental factors.

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10th: Vredestein Wintrac

Vredestein Wintrac
  • 205/55 R16
  • Weight: 8.3kgs
  • 3PMSF: yes
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking4th44.5 M43.3 M+1.2 M97.3%
Wet Braking6th36.1 M35.1 M+1 M97.23%
Wet Braking - Concrete6th40.3 M38.5 M+1.8 M95.53%
Straight Aqua4th81 Km/H84.4 Km/H-3.4 Km/H95.97%
Curved Aquaplaning6th3.3 m/sec23.7 m/sec2-0.4 m/sec289.19%
Snow Braking10th10.5 M9.9 M+0.6 M94.29%
Snow Traction2nd235 N236 N-1 N99.58%
Ice Braking3rd19.4 M18.3 M+1.1 M94.33%
Noise1st70.4 dB100%
Wear12th33400 KM53200 KM-19800 KM62.78%
Fuel Consumption1st5.1 l/100km100%
Abrasion9th72 mg/km/t48 mg/km/t+24 mg/km/t66.67%
The Vredestein Wintrac tyre receives mixed ratings for driving safety. It performs adequately on dry roads, narrowly misses a good rating on wet surfaces, and earns a clear "good" rating on winter roads. On dry surfaces, it lacks precision and requires frequent steering corrections. In wet conditions, it excels in braking and aquaplaning resistance but falls short in handling. The tyre performs well on winter roads, offering good traction, excellent handling, and strong performance in icy conditions. However, its environmental assessment is only satisfactory, with a mediocre predicted lifespan. The tyre's efficiency is praised for its low fuel consumption and light weight.

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11th: Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2

Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
  • 205/55 R16
  • Weight: 8.5kgs
  • 3PMSF: yes
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking6th45.2 M43.3 M+1.9 M95.8%
Wet Braking1st35.1 M100%
Wet Braking - Concrete2nd39 M38.5 M+0.5 M98.72%
Straight Aqua6th80.6 Km/H84.4 Km/H-3.8 Km/H95.5%
Curved Aquaplaning9th3 m/sec23.7 m/sec2-0.7 m/sec281.08%
Snow Braking6th10.2 M9.9 M+0.3 M97.06%
Snow Traction4th233 N236 N-3 N98.73%
Ice Braking2nd19.1 M18.3 M+0.8 M95.81%
Noise2nd70.9 dB70.4 dB+0.5 dB99.29%
Wear11th34000 KM53200 KM-19200 KM63.91%
Fuel Consumption7th5.2 l/100km5.1 l/100km+0.1 l/100km98.08%
Abrasion12th79 mg/km/t48 mg/km/t+31 mg/km/t60.76%
The Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 tyre receives mixed ratings for driving safety. It performs adequately on dry roads, earning only a satisfactory rating due to insufficient steering precision and a tendency to oversteer during dynamic maneuvers. However, it achieves good ratings on both wet and winter roads. On wet surfaces, it excels in braking and longitudinal aquaplaning resistance, narrowly missing good ratings in lateral aquaplaning and handling. The tyre performs well on winter roads, with good braking on snow and ice, excellent snow traction, and very good handling characteristics. Its environmental assessment falls short of a good rating, with satisfactory wear resistance and only average predicted lifespan. However, the tyre scores well in efficiency, particularly due to its low weight.

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12th: Winrun Winter max A1 WR22

Winrun Winter max A1 WR22
  • 205/55 R16
  • Weight: 9.2kgs
  • 3PMSF: yes
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking12th46.5 M43.3 M+3.2 M93.12%
Wet Braking12th40.7 M35.1 M+5.6 M86.24%
Wet Braking - Concrete12th46.6 M38.5 M+8.1 M82.62%
Straight Aqua11th69 Km/H84.4 Km/H-15.4 Km/H81.75%
Curved Aquaplaning11th2.4 m/sec23.7 m/sec2-1.3 m/sec264.86%
Snow Braking4th10.1 M9.9 M+0.2 M98.02%
Snow Traction6th231 N236 N-5 N97.88%
Ice Braking3rd19.4 M18.3 M+1.1 M94.33%
Noise10th72 dB70.4 dB+1.6 dB97.78%
Wear5th47000 KM53200 KM-6200 KM88.35%
Fuel Consumption7th5.2 l/100km5.1 l/100km+0.1 l/100km98.08%
Abrasion6th61 mg/km/t48 mg/km/t+13 mg/km/t78.69%
The Winrun Winter-max A1 WR22 tyre receives a poor overall safety rating, primarily due to significant weaknesses on wet surfaces. On dry roads, it offers good steering feedback and borderline behavior, though with longer than average braking distances. Its performance on wet roads is inadequate, with early understeer and oversteer tendencies, poor grip, and barely satisfactory aquaplaning resistance. However, the tyre performs well on winter roads, demonstrating good braking and traction on snow and ice, as well as precise handling on snowy surfaces. In terms of environmental impact, the Chinese-made tyre narrowly misses a good rating. It scores well in predicted mileage and wear resistance but only achieves a satisfactory efficiency rating due to its high weight.

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