For its 2025 winter tyre test, German publication Auto Bild Sportscars evaluated twelve winter tyres in the popular SUV size of 235/50 R 19. The test also included a reference summer tyre and an all-season tyre to provide broader context. All tyres were fitted to an Audi Q3 Sportback 45 TFSI quattro with 245 PS. The cold weather tests on snow and ice were conducted in Vidsel, Sweden , while the wet and dry performance evaluations took place at Bridgestone's test facility in Aprilia, Italy.

Test setup & methodology

The test setting, the conditions recorded and how the results contribute to the score.

Recorded test conditions

Dry Braking: 100 → 0 km/h
Wet Braking: 100 → 0 km/h
Snow Braking: 50 → 0 km/h

The test results showed a clear performance gap between the premium manufacturers and the budget brands. Bridgestone, Continental, Michelin, and Goodyear all earned the top "vorbildlich" (exemplary) rating, showcasing consistently high performance across all conditions. The Bridgestone Blizzak 6 was highlighted as a snow expert with excellent traction and the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was noted as a sovereign all-rounder with the sportiest handling in dry conditions. The Michelin Alpin 7 proved to be a rolling resistance champion with short braking distances on snow , while the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was called a "snow king" for its strong winter capabilities.

Further down the rankings, several tyres exhibited inconsistent performance, excelling in some areas while showing significant weaknesses in others. The Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV was named the "aquaplaning champion" due to its outstanding ability to clear standing water , yet it delivered the weakest traction on snow. The Vredestein Wintrac Pro was a "wet specialist" with the shortest braking distances in the rain among the winter tyres , but it also had the highest rolling resistance, which would negatively impact fuel consumption. Conversely, the Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2 demonstrated sporty handling on snow and was very fast in the wet handling circuit , but it was comparatively slow in the dry handling test. The budget Superia Bluewin UHP 3 performed adequately on snow and dry roads , but was deemed "highly dangerous" in the wet due to its unpredictability and catastrophically long braking distances. The testers recommended the Vredestein or Hankook as good value alternatives to the premium brands.

Reference Tyre Performance

The inclusion of summer and all-season tyres clearly demonstrated the performance trade-offs inherent in tyre design. As expected, the summer tyre was completely unsuitable in winter conditions, with extremely long braking distances and minimal traction on snow. However, on dry and wet pavement, it set the benchmark for handling and braking, stopping from 100 km/h in the wet 2.5 meters shorter than the best winter tyre.

Using the Bridgestone Turanza AllSeason 6 as the reference all season was partiaulary interesting as it is often one of the most summer feeling all season tyres. On snow, its braking and traction capabilities were better than the summer tyre but weaker than most of the dedicated winter tyres. In the dry, it performed very well, with braking and handling results that were better than many of the winter tyres. In wet conditions, its braking distance was competitive , though its performance on the wet skidpad was described as surprisingly modest.

Dry

Dry Braking

Dry Braking
Position / Tyre	Result	Gap to best	Residual speed
RefReference Summer	37.7 m	-2.30 m	0 km/h
1Continental WinterContact TS 870 P	40 m	Best	0 km/h
RefBridgestone Turanza All Season 6	40.3 m	+0.30 m	11 km/h
2Bridgestone Blizzak 6	40.8 m	+0.80 m	18 km/h
3Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3	41.2 m	+1.20 m	22 km/h
4Michelin Alpin 7	41.4 m	+1.40 m	24 km/h
5Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2	42.2 m	+2.20 m	30 km/h
6Vredestein Wintrac Pro+	43.6 m	+3.60 m	37 km/h
7Hankook Winter i cept evo 3 X	43.8 m	+3.80 m	38 km/h
7Superia Bluewin UHP 3	43.8 m	+3.80 m	38 km/h
9Giti GitiWinterW2	44.7 m	+4.70 m	42 km/h
10Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV	45.3 m	+5.30 m	44 km/h
11Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro	45.6 m	+5.60 m	46 km/h

The difference between best and worst was 21% (7.9 m ≈ 1.8 Car Lengths). From 130 km/h, the Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro would still be travelling at 46 km/h when the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P had stopped.

Residual speed is calculated from the measured braking distances, assuming constant deceleration; it is not a separate measurement.

Dry Handling

Dry Handling
Position / Tyre	Result	Gap to best
RefReference Summer	118.9 km/h	+0.80 km/h
1Continental WinterContact TS 870 P	118.1 km/h	Best
RefBridgestone Turanza All Season 6	118.1 km/h	0.00 km/h
2Michelin Alpin 7	117.8 km/h	-0.30 km/h
3Vredestein Wintrac Pro+	117.7 km/h	-0.40 km/h
4Bridgestone Blizzak 6	117.6 km/h	-0.50 km/h
5Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3	117.5 km/h	-0.60 km/h
6Giti GitiWinterW2	117.3 km/h	-0.80 km/h
7Hankook Winter i cept evo 3 X	117.2 km/h	-0.90 km/h
8Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro	117 km/h	-1.10 km/h
9Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV	116.3 km/h	-1.80 km/h
10Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2	116.2 km/h	-1.90 km/h
11Superia Bluewin UHP 3	116 km/h	-2.10 km/h

All the tyres in the Dry Handling test finished less than 3% apart.

Wet

Wet Braking

Wet Braking
Position / Tyre	Result	Gap to best	Residual speed
RefReference Summer	44.8 m	-2.50 m	0 km/h
1Vredestein Wintrac Pro+	47.3 m	Best	0 km/h
RefBridgestone Turanza All Season 6	49.7 m	+2.40 m	29 km/h
2Hankook Winter i cept evo 3 X	49.8 m	+2.50 m	29 km/h
2Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2	49.8 m	+2.50 m	29 km/h
4Bridgestone Blizzak 6	50 m	+2.70 m	30 km/h
5Continental WinterContact TS 870 P	51.1 m	+3.80 m	35 km/h
6Giti GitiWinterW2	51.3 m	+4.00 m	36 km/h
7Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3	51.4 m	+4.10 m	37 km/h
7Michelin Alpin 7	51.4 m	+4.10 m	37 km/h
9Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV	53.9 m	+6.60 m	45 km/h
10Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro	54.2 m	+6.90 m	46 km/h
11Superia Bluewin UHP 3	64.5 m	+17.20 m	67 km/h

The difference between best and worst was 44% (19.7 m ≈ 4.4 Car Lengths). From 130 km/h, the Superia Bluewin UHP 3 would still be travelling at 67 km/h when the Vredestein Wintrac Pro+ had stopped.

Residual speed is calculated from the measured braking distances, assuming constant deceleration; it is not a separate measurement.

Wet Handling

Wet Handling
Position / Tyre	Result	Gap to best
RefReference Summer	79 km/h	+0.10 km/h
1Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2	78.9 km/h	Best
2Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3	78.7 km/h	-0.20 km/h
2Vredestein Wintrac Pro+	78.7 km/h	-0.20 km/h
4Continental WinterContact TS 870 P	78.3 km/h	-0.60 km/h
4Michelin Alpin 7	78.3 km/h	-0.60 km/h
6Bridgestone Blizzak 6	78 km/h	-0.90 km/h
RefBridgestone Turanza All Season 6	77.8 km/h	-1.10 km/h
7Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV	77.6 km/h	-1.30 km/h
8Giti GitiWinterW2	77.3 km/h	-1.60 km/h
9Hankook Winter i cept evo 3 X	77.1 km/h	-1.80 km/h
10Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro	76.6 km/h	-2.30 km/h
11Superia Bluewin UHP 3	72.8 km/h	-6.10 km/h

The difference between best and worst was 7.8% (6.2 Km/H).

Wet Circle

Wet Circle
Position / Tyre	Result	Gap to best
RefReference Summer	14.9 s	-0.30 s
1Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2	15.2 s	Best
2Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3	15.3 s	+0.10 s
2Vredestein Wintrac Pro+	15.3 s	+0.10 s
4Michelin Alpin 7	15.4 s	+0.20 s
5Bridgestone Blizzak 6	15.5 s	+0.30 s
6Continental WinterContact TS 870 P	15.6 s	+0.40 s
7Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV	15.8 s	+0.60 s
8Hankook Winter i cept evo 3 X	15.9 s	+0.70 s
8Giti GitiWinterW2	15.9 s	+0.70 s
10Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro	16 s	+0.80 s
RefBridgestone Turanza All Season 6	16 s	+0.80 s
11Superia Bluewin UHP 3	16.6 s	+1.40 s

The difference between best and worst was 11.4% (1.7 s).

Straight Aqua

Straight Aqua
Position / Tyre	Result	Gap to best
1Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV	79.7 km/h	Best
RefBridgestone Turanza All Season 6	79 km/h	-0.70 km/h
2Michelin Alpin 7	77.1 km/h	-2.60 km/h
3Vredestein Wintrac Pro+	77 km/h	-2.70 km/h
4Bridgestone Blizzak 6	76.8 km/h	-2.90 km/h
RefReference Summer	76.6 km/h	-3.10 km/h
5Hankook Winter i cept evo 3 X	76.1 km/h	-3.60 km/h
5Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2	76.1 km/h	-3.60 km/h
7Continental WinterContact TS 870 P	75.9 km/h	-3.80 km/h
8Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3	73.1 km/h	-6.60 km/h
9Giti GitiWinterW2	72.8 km/h	-6.90 km/h
10Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro	67.4 km/h	-12.30 km/h
11Superia Bluewin UHP 3	61.2 km/h	-18.50 km/h

The difference between best and worst was 23.2% (18.5 Km/H).

Curved Aquaplaning

Curved Aquaplaning
Position / Tyre	Result	Gap to best
RefReference Summer	3.33 m/sec2	+0.33 m/sec2
1Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV	3 m/sec2	Best
RefBridgestone Turanza All Season 6	2.84 m/sec2	-0.16 m/sec2
2Vredestein Wintrac Pro+	2.84 m/sec2	-0.16 m/sec2
3Bridgestone Blizzak 6	2.75 m/sec2	-0.25 m/sec2
4Hankook Winter i cept evo 3 X	2.67 m/sec2	-0.33 m/sec2
5Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3	2.65 m/sec2	-0.35 m/sec2
6Michelin Alpin 7	2.56 m/sec2	-0.44 m/sec2
7Continental WinterContact TS 870 P	2.49 m/sec2	-0.51 m/sec2
8Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2	2.41 m/sec2	-0.59 m/sec2
9Giti GitiWinterW2	2.27 m/sec2	-0.73 m/sec2
10Superia Bluewin UHP 3	2.11 m/sec2	-0.89 m/sec2
11Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro	2.04 m/sec2	-0.96 m/sec2

The difference between best and worst was 38.7% (1.29 m/sec2).

Snow

Snow Braking

Snow Braking
Position / Tyre	Result	Gap to best	Residual speed
1Bridgestone Blizzak 6	27.9 m	Best	0 km/h
2Michelin Alpin 7	28.5 m	+0.60 m	19 km/h
3Hankook Winter i cept evo 3 X	30.1 m	+2.20 m	35 km/h
4Continental WinterContact TS 870 P	30.2 m	+2.30 m	36 km/h
4Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3	30.2 m	+2.30 m	36 km/h
6Vredestein Wintrac Pro+	30.7 m	+2.80 m	39 km/h
7Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2	31.1 m	+3.20 m	42 km/h
8Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro	31.5 m	+3.60 m	44 km/h
8Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV	31.5 m	+3.60 m	44 km/h
RefBridgestone Turanza All Season 6	31.7 m	+3.80 m	45 km/h
10Giti GitiWinterW2	31.9 m	+4.00 m	46 km/h
10Superia Bluewin UHP 3	31.9 m	+4.00 m	46 km/h
RefReference Summer	49.2 m	+21.30 m	86 km/h

The difference between best and worst was 76.3% (21.3 m ≈ 4.7 Car Lengths). From 130 km/h, the Superia Bluewin UHP 3 would still be travelling at 46 km/h when the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 had stopped.

Residual speed is calculated from the measured braking distances, assuming constant deceleration; it is not a separate measurement.

Snow Traction

Snow Traction
Position / Tyre	Result	Gap to best
1Bridgestone Blizzak 6	2990 N	Best
2Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3	2919.7 N	-70.30 N
3Michelin Alpin 7	2871.9 N	-118.10 N
4Hankook Winter i cept evo 3 X	2870.4 N	-119.60 N
5Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro	2843.5 N	-146.50 N
6Continental WinterContact TS 870 P	2785.2 N	-204.80 N
6Vredestein Wintrac Pro+	2785.2 N	-204.80 N
8Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2	2769.7 N	-220.30 N
RefBridgestone Turanza All Season 6	2750 N	-240.00 N
9Giti GitiWinterW2	2720.9 N	-269.10 N
10Superia Bluewin UHP 3	2706 N	-284.00 N
11Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV	2665.6 N	-324.40 N
RefReference Summer	1284 N	-1,706.00 N

The difference between best and worst was 57.1% (1,706 N).

Snow Handling

Snow Handling
Position / Tyre	Result	Gap to best
1Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3	73.8 km/h	Best
2Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2	73.7 km/h	-0.10 km/h
3Continental WinterContact TS 870 P	73.6 km/h	-0.20 km/h
4Bridgestone Blizzak 6	73.5 km/h	-0.30 km/h
5Michelin Alpin 7	73.4 km/h	-0.40 km/h
6Hankook Winter i cept evo 3 X	72.9 km/h	-0.90 km/h
7Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro	72.7 km/h	-1.10 km/h
8Vredestein Wintrac Pro+	72.3 km/h	-1.50 km/h
8Superia Bluewin UHP 3	72.3 km/h	-1.50 km/h
RefBridgestone Turanza All Season 6	72.2 km/h	-1.60 km/h
10Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV	72.1 km/h	-1.70 km/h
11Giti GitiWinterW2	70 km/h	-3.80 km/h
RefReference Summer	47.6 km/h	-26.20 km/h

The difference between best and worst was 35.5% (26.2 Km/H).

Comfort

Noise

Noise
Position / Tyre	Result	Gap to best
1Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2	71.3 dB	Best
RefReference Summer	71.4 dB	+0.10 dB
2Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV	71.4 dB	+0.10 dB
2Michelin Alpin 7	71.4 dB	+0.10 dB
4Continental WinterContact TS 870 P	71.8 dB	+0.50 dB
4Superia Bluewin UHP 3	71.8 dB	+0.50 dB
6Bridgestone Blizzak 6	71.9 dB	+0.60 dB
7Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro	72 dB	+0.70 dB
8Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3	72.2 dB	+0.90 dB
8Vredestein Wintrac Pro+	72.2 dB	+0.90 dB
10Giti GitiWinterW2	72.9 dB	+1.60 dB
RefBridgestone Turanza All Season 6	73 dB	+1.70 dB
11Hankook Winter i cept evo 3 X	73.6 dB	+2.30 dB

The difference between best and worst was 3.2% (2.3 dB).

Value

Rolling Resistance

Rolling Resistance
Position / Tyre	Result	Gap to best	Extra fuel / year
1Michelin Alpin 7	6.9 kg/t	Best	£0
RefReference Summer	7 kg/t	+0.10 kg/t	£6
2Continental WinterContact TS 870 P	7.1 kg/t	+0.20 kg/t	£13
3Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV	7.2 kg/t	+0.30 kg/t	£19
4Bridgestone Blizzak 6	7.5 kg/t	+0.60 kg/t	£38
5Hankook Winter i cept evo 3 X	7.7 kg/t	+0.80 kg/t	£51
6Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro	7.8 kg/t	+0.90 kg/t	£57
6Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3	7.8 kg/t	+0.90 kg/t	£57
8Giti GitiWinterW2	7.9 kg/t	+1.00 kg/t	£64
8Superia Bluewin UHP 3	7.9 kg/t	+1.00 kg/t	£64
RefBridgestone Turanza All Season 6	8 kg/t	+1.10 kg/t	£70
10Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2	8.2 kg/t	+1.30 kg/t	£83
11Vredestein Wintrac Pro+	8.8 kg/t	+1.90 kg/t	£121

The difference between best and worst was 27.5% (1.9 kg / t). Over 19,000 km a year at £1.45/L, the Vredestein Wintrac Pro+ uses about 84 L (£121) more fuel than the Michelin Alpin 7.

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Results

Auto Bild Sportscars Test Winner / Exemplary Testsieger / vorbildlich

The BRIDGESTONE Blizzak 6 presents as a top-tier snow expert, lauded for delivering the best traction and exemplary side grip on wintery road surfaces. This competence in harsh conditions does not come at the expense of performance elsewhere; it is described as a well-balanced tyre with high-level capabilities on both wet and dry pavement. While it performs admirably across the board, it only just misses achieving the very top results in the wet-weather disciplines, solidifying its position as a leading, versatile winter tyre.

Dry98.8%

Wet96.7%

Snow99.9%

Comfort99.2%

Rolling Resistance92%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (12)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	2^nd / 11	40.8 m	+0.80 m
Dry HandlingHigher is better	4^th / 11	117.6 km/h	-0.50 km/h
Wet BrakingLower is better	4^th / 11	50 m	+2.70 m
Wet HandlingHigher is better	6^th / 11	78 km/h	-0.90 km/h
Wet CircleLower is better	5^th / 11	15.5 s	+0.30 s
Straight AquaHigher is better	4^th / 11	76.8 km/h	-2.90 km/h
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better	3^rd / 11	2.75 m/sec2	-0.25 m/sec2
Snow BrakingLower is better	1^st / 11	27.9 m	Best in this discipline
Snow TractionHigher is better	1^st / 11	2990 N	Best in this discipline
Snow HandlingHigher is better	4^th / 11	73.5 km/h	-0.30 km/h
NoiseLower is better	6^th / 11	71.9 dB	+0.60 dB
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	4^th / 11	7.5 kg/t	+0.60 kg/t

EU Label: C/B/70
3PMSF: Yes
Price: 910.00

Auto Bild Sportscars Exemplary vorbildlich

The CONTINENTAL WinterContact TS 870 P is characterized as a sovereign all-rounder, but its standout feature is having the sportiest and most responsive handling on dry roads—a surprising feat for a winter specialist. The text notes that winter tyres are often tortured by dry handling tests at higher temperatures, but the Continental handles these challenges surprisingly well. This strong all-weather capability makes it a versatile choice, though its primary trade-offs are a slightly diminished performance in aquaplaning resistance compared to the leaders and a high purchase price.

Dry100%

Wet95.4%

Snow95.2%

Comfort99.3%

Rolling Resistance97.2%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (12)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	1^st / 11	40 m	Best in this discipline
Dry HandlingHigher is better	1^st / 11	118.1 km/h	Best in this discipline
Wet BrakingLower is better	5^th / 11	51.1 m	+3.80 m
Wet HandlingHigher is better	4^th / 11	78.3 km/h	-0.60 km/h
Wet CircleLower is better	6^th / 11	15.6 s	+0.40 s
Straight AquaHigher is better	7^th / 11	75.9 km/h	-3.80 km/h
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better	7^th / 11	2.49 m/sec2	-0.51 m/sec2
Snow BrakingLower is better	4^th / 11	30.2 m	+2.30 m
Snow TractionHigher is better	6^th / 11	2785.2 N	-204.80 N
Snow HandlingHigher is better	3^rd / 11	73.6 km/h	-0.20 km/h
NoiseLower is better	4^th / 11	71.8 dB	+0.50 dB
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	2^nd / 11	7.1 kg/t	+0.20 kg/t

EU Label: C/B/71
3PMSF: Yes
Price: 1020.00

Auto Bild Sportscars Exemplary vorbildlich

The MICHELIN Alpin 7 distinguishes itself as the champion of low rolling resistance, indicating superior fuel or energy efficiency. This efficiency is paired with strong safety credentials, as it impresses in all weather conditions by providing short braking distances on both snow and wet surfaces. The testers note its braking performance on snow is particularly masterful, stopping significantly shorter than many rivals. Its main vulnerability was identified during the curved aquaplaning test, where it tends to lose grip and float up earlier than the best competitors when cornering in deep water.

Dry98.2%

Wet95.8%

Snow97.8%

Comfort99.9%

Rolling Resistance100%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (12)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	4^th / 11	41.4 m	+1.40 m
Dry HandlingHigher is better	2^nd / 11	117.8 km/h	-0.30 km/h
Wet BrakingLower is better	7^th / 11	51.4 m	+4.10 m
Wet HandlingHigher is better	4^th / 11	78.3 km/h	-0.60 km/h
Wet CircleLower is better	4^th / 11	15.4 s	+0.20 s
Straight AquaHigher is better	2^nd / 11	77.1 km/h	-2.60 km/h
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better	6^th / 11	2.56 m/sec2	-0.44 m/sec2
Snow BrakingLower is better	2^nd / 11	28.5 m	+0.60 m
Snow TractionHigher is better	3^rd / 11	2871.9 N	-118.10 N
Snow HandlingHigher is better	5^th / 11	73.4 km/h	-0.40 km/h
NoiseLower is better	2^nd / 11	71.4 dB	+0.10 dB
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	1^st / 11	6.9 kg/t	Best in this discipline

EU Label: B/B/71
3PMSF: Yes
Price: 1010.00

Auto Bild Sportscars Good gut

Praised as the "king of the snow," the GOODYEAR UltraGrip Performance 3 delivers particularly strong and reliable winter driving characteristics, excelling in tests for handling, traction, and side grip on snow-covered roads. This focus on winter capability does result in some compromises. While testers noted it was "richtig schnell" (really fast) during the wet handling circuit, it showed comparative weakness in other wet disciplines, specifically in its resistance to aquaplaning and its braking distances on wet surfaces.

Dry98.3%

Wet96%

Snow96.9%

Comfort98.8%

Rolling Resistance88.5%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (12)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	3^rd / 11	41.2 m	+1.20 m
Dry HandlingHigher is better	5^th / 11	117.5 km/h	-0.60 km/h
Wet BrakingLower is better	7^th / 11	51.4 m	+4.10 m
Wet HandlingHigher is better	2^nd / 11	78.7 km/h	-0.20 km/h
Wet CircleLower is better	2^nd / 11	15.3 s	+0.10 s
Straight AquaHigher is better	8^th / 11	73.1 km/h	-6.60 km/h
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better	5^th / 11	2.65 m/sec2	-0.35 m/sec2
Snow BrakingLower is better	4^th / 11	30.2 m	+2.30 m
Snow TractionHigher is better	2^nd / 11	2919.7 N	-70.30 N
Snow HandlingHigher is better	1^st / 11	73.8 km/h	Best in this discipline
NoiseLower is better	8^th / 11	72.2 dB	+0.90 dB
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	6^th / 11	7.8 kg/t	+0.90 kg/t

EU Label: C/B/72
3PMSF: Yes
Price: 970.00

Auto Bild Sportscars Good gut

The PIRELLI Scorpion Winter 2 is a snow dynamics specialist that provides sporty handling on wintery roads. Its most praised attribute is its "überragender Seitenführung auf Schnee" (outstanding side grip on snow), which is critical for safety in sudden avoidance maneuvers. It is also described as being "richtig schnell" (really fast) on the wet handling course. This sporty nature fades on dry pavement, however, where the testers note it "lässt mächtig Boden liegen" (loses significant ground) and has limited dynamic potential. It also shows a weakness in resisting aquaplaning on curves.

Dry96.6%

Wet96.9%

Snow94.3%

Comfort100%

Rolling Resistance84.2%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (12)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	5^th / 11	42.2 m	+2.20 m
Dry HandlingHigher is better	10^th / 11	116.2 km/h	-1.90 km/h
Wet BrakingLower is better	2^nd / 11	49.8 m	+2.50 m
Wet HandlingHigher is better	1^st / 11	78.9 km/h	Best in this discipline
Wet CircleLower is better	1^st / 11	15.2 s	Best in this discipline
Straight AquaHigher is better	5^th / 11	76.1 km/h	-3.60 km/h
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better	8^th / 11	2.41 m/sec2	-0.59 m/sec2
Snow BrakingLower is better	7^th / 11	31.1 m	+3.20 m
Snow TractionHigher is better	8^th / 11	2769.7 N	-220.30 N
Snow HandlingHigher is better	2^nd / 11	73.7 km/h	-0.10 km/h
NoiseLower is better	1^st / 11	71.3 dB	Best in this discipline
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	10^th / 11	8.2 kg/t	+1.30 kg/t

EU Label: C/A/71
3PMSF: Yes
Price: 1000.00

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The VREDESTEIN Wintrac Pro is highlighted as a wet-weather specialist, offered at an attractive price point. Its performance during the wet braking test was described as "besonders sicher" (particularly safe), and it was also among the fastest on the wet handling circuit. This focus on wet-road safety and performance comes with a significant drawback: it produced the highest rolling resistance of all tyres tested, which would translate to increased fuel or energy consumption over its lifetime.

Dry95.7%

Wet99.1%

Snow94.2%

Comfort98.8%

Rolling Resistance78.4%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (12)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	6^th / 11	43.6 m	+3.60 m
Dry HandlingHigher is better	3^rd / 11	117.7 km/h	-0.40 km/h
Wet BrakingLower is better	1^st / 11	47.3 m	Best in this discipline
Wet HandlingHigher is better	2^nd / 11	78.7 km/h	-0.20 km/h
Wet CircleLower is better	2^nd / 11	15.3 s	+0.10 s
Straight AquaHigher is better	3^rd / 11	77 km/h	-2.70 km/h
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better	2^nd / 11	2.84 m/sec2	-0.16 m/sec2
Snow BrakingLower is better	6^th / 11	30.7 m	+2.80 m
Snow TractionHigher is better	6^th / 11	2785.2 N	-204.80 N
Snow HandlingHigher is better	8^th / 11	72.3 km/h	-1.50 km/h
NoiseLower is better	8^th / 11	72.2 dB	+0.90 dB
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	11^th / 11	8.8 kg/t	+1.90 kg/t

EU Label: C/C/71
3PMSF: Yes
Price: 790.00

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The HANKOOK Winter i*cept evo x is described as a competent all-rounder, delivering well-rounded and good performance across all tested weather conditions without any major failings. It serves as a reliable jack-of-all-trades that can handle snow, wet, and dry disciplines competently. Its main compromises are noted to be slight deficits when braking on dry surfaces and producing the loudest pass-by noise of all the candidates in the test.

Dry95.3%

Wet95.6%

Snow96%

Comfort96.9%

Rolling Resistance89.6%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (12)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	7^th / 11	43.8 m	+3.80 m
Dry HandlingHigher is better	7^th / 11	117.2 km/h	-0.90 km/h
Wet BrakingLower is better	2^nd / 11	49.8 m	+2.50 m
Wet HandlingHigher is better	9^th / 11	77.1 km/h	-1.80 km/h
Wet CircleLower is better	8^th / 11	15.9 s	+0.70 s
Straight AquaHigher is better	5^th / 11	76.1 km/h	-3.60 km/h
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better	4^th / 11	2.67 m/sec2	-0.33 m/sec2
Snow BrakingLower is better	3^rd / 11	30.1 m	+2.20 m
Snow TractionHigher is better	4^th / 11	2870.4 N	-119.60 N
Snow HandlingHigher is better	6^th / 11	72.9 km/h	-0.90 km/h
NoiseLower is better	11^th / 11	73.6 dB	+2.30 dB
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	5^th / 11	7.7 kg/t	+0.80 kg/t

EU Label: C/B/72
3PMSF: Yes
Price: 700.00

As the test's undisputed aquaplaning champion, the NOKIAN Snowproof 2 SUV offers the highest safety reserves when driving through standing water. Testers noted it "verdrängt Wasser besonders gut" (displaces water particularly well) and was confidently in the lead in both straight and curved aquaplaning tests. This specialization comes at a significant cost to its other abilities. The tyre "enttäuscht" (disappointed) with the weakest snow traction in the group and exhibited long braking distances and less-than-sporty handling on dry roads.

Dry93.4%

Wet94.9%

Snow92%

Comfort99.9%

Rolling Resistance95.8%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (12)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	10^th / 11	45.3 m	+5.30 m
Dry HandlingHigher is better	9^th / 11	116.3 km/h	-1.80 km/h
Wet BrakingLower is better	9^th / 11	53.9 m	+6.60 m
Wet HandlingHigher is better	7^th / 11	77.6 km/h	-1.30 km/h
Wet CircleLower is better	7^th / 11	15.8 s	+0.60 s
Straight AquaHigher is better	1^st / 11	79.7 km/h	Best in this discipline
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better	1^st / 11	3 m/sec2	Best in this discipline
Snow BrakingLower is better	8^th / 11	31.5 m	+3.60 m
Snow TractionHigher is better	11^th / 11	2665.6 N	-324.40 N
Snow HandlingHigher is better	10^th / 11	72.1 km/h	-1.70 km/h
NoiseLower is better	2^nd / 11	71.4 dB	+0.10 dB
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	3^rd / 11	7.2 kg/t	+0.30 kg/t

EU Label: C/B/70
3PMSF: Yes
Price: 950.00

The FALKEN Eurowinter HS02 Pro is presented as a "snow talent" that also manages to provide good performance on dry roads, all for an affordable price. However, its capabilities are severely compromised on wet surfaces, where it showed generally weaker performance. Testers described its straight aquaplaning resistance as "bereits kritisch" (already critical) and noted its weakness in both wet handling and curved aquaplaning tests.

Dry93.4%

Wet90.7%

Snow94.3%

Comfort99%

Rolling Resistance88.5%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (12)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	11^th / 11	45.6 m	+5.60 m
Dry HandlingHigher is better	8^th / 11	117 km/h	-1.10 km/h
Wet BrakingLower is better	10^th / 11	54.2 m	+6.90 m
Wet HandlingHigher is better	10^th / 11	76.6 km/h	-2.30 km/h
Wet CircleLower is better	10^th / 11	16 s	+0.80 s
Straight AquaHigher is better	10^th / 11	67.4 km/h	-12.30 km/h
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better	11^th / 11	2.04 m/sec2	-0.96 m/sec2
Snow BrakingLower is better	8^th / 11	31.5 m	+3.60 m
Snow TractionHigher is better	5^th / 11	2843.5 N	-146.50 N
Snow HandlingHigher is better	7^th / 11	72.7 km/h	-1.10 km/h
NoiseLower is better	7^th / 11	72 dB	+0.70 dB
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	6^th / 11	7.8 kg/t	+0.90 kg/t

EU Label: D/B/71
3PMSF: Yes
Price: 710.00

The GITI Winter W2 suffers from a lack of predictability, which is its primary flaw. This was most apparent on snow, where its driving behavior was described as difficult to assess, a characteristic clearly reflected in its poor handling and slalom results. While its summary mentions respectable performance in some areas, its poor side grip on snow and unforeseeable reactions make it a challenging tyre to drive confidently, especially in winter conditions.

Dry94.4%

Wet93.6%

Snow91.3%

Comfort97.8%

Rolling Resistance87.3%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (12)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	9^th / 11	44.7 m	+4.70 m
Dry HandlingHigher is better	6^th / 11	117.3 km/h	-0.80 km/h
Wet BrakingLower is better	6^th / 11	51.3 m	+4.00 m
Wet HandlingHigher is better	8^th / 11	77.3 km/h	-1.60 km/h
Wet CircleLower is better	8^th / 11	15.9 s	+0.70 s
Straight AquaHigher is better	9^th / 11	72.8 km/h	-6.90 km/h
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better	9^th / 11	2.27 m/sec2	-0.73 m/sec2
Snow BrakingLower is better	10^th / 11	31.9 m	+4.00 m
Snow TractionHigher is better	9^th / 11	2720.9 N	-269.10 N
Snow HandlingHigher is better	11^th / 11	70 km/h	-3.80 km/h
NoiseLower is better	10^th / 11	72.9 dB	+1.60 dB
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	8^th / 11	7.9 kg/t	+1.00 kg/t

EU Label: D/B/69
3PMSF: Yes
Price: 720.00

The SUPERIA Bluewin UHP 3 is a budget-priced tyre with respectable performance on snow and in the dry, but it is deemed "brandgefährlich" (extremely dangerous) in wet conditions. Testers found it to be "unberechenbar" (unpredictable) on the wet handling course, with the vehicle's rear end breaking away abruptly during load changes. Its performance when encountering standing water was called "schlichtweg eine Katastrophe" (simply a catastrophe), and its dangerously long wet braking distances led to the tyre being rated as "not recommended".

Dry94.8%

Wet84%

Snow92.2%

Comfort99.3%

Rolling Resistance87.3%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (12)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	7^th / 11	43.8 m	+3.80 m
Dry HandlingHigher is better	11^th / 11	116 km/h	-2.10 km/h
Wet BrakingLower is better	11^th / 11	64.5 m	+17.20 m
Wet HandlingHigher is better	11^th / 11	72.8 km/h	-6.10 km/h
Wet CircleLower is better	11^th / 11	16.6 s	+1.40 s
Straight AquaHigher is better	11^th / 11	61.2 km/h	-18.50 km/h
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better	10^th / 11	2.11 m/sec2	-0.89 m/sec2
Snow BrakingLower is better	10^th / 11	31.9 m	+4.00 m
Snow TractionHigher is better	10^th / 11	2706 N	-284.00 N
Snow HandlingHigher is better	8^th / 11	72.3 km/h	-1.50 km/h
NoiseLower is better	4^th / 11	71.8 dB	+0.50 dB
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	8^th / 11	7.9 kg/t	+1.00 kg/t

EU Label: C/B/68
3PMSF: Yes
Price: 340.00

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Position	Joint 1^st	Joint 1^st	3^rd	Joint 4^th	Joint 4^th	Joint 4^th	7^th	8^th	Joint 9^th	Joint 9^th	11^th
Category scores (% of best)
Dry	98.8%	100%	98.2%	98.3%	96.6%	95.7%	95.3%	93.4%	93.4%	94.4%	94.8%
Wet	96.7%	95.4%	95.8%	96%	96.9%	99.1%	95.6%	94.9%	90.7%	93.6%	84%
Snow	99.9%	95.2%	97.8%	96.9%	94.3%	94.2%	96%	92%	94.3%	91.3%	92.2%
Comfort	99.2%	99.3%	99.9%	98.8%	100%	98.8%	96.9%	99.9%	99%	97.8%	99.3%
Rolling Resistance	92%	97.2%	100%	88.5%	84.2%	78.4%	89.6%	95.8%	88.5%	87.3%	87.3%
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