Triangle WinterX TW401 vs Linglong Sport Master Winter
In the 2 independent tests that ran both tyres, the Linglong Sport Master Winter finished ahead 2 times and the WinterX TW401 not once. The WinterX TW401 was stronger in snow and comfort, the Sport Master Winter in dry, wet and value.
Performance profile
12 measurements from the 2 shared tests, each tyre shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
WinterX TW401
Sport Master Winter
Point at or tap any spoke for both tyres' figures.
In each test the better of the two figures counts as 100% and the other as its share of it, so a 36 m stop against 34.2 m is 95%; each spoke averages the shared tests that recorded it.
Where each scores higher
WinterX TW401
Sport Master Winter
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Category scores are percentiles among tyres of the same season and class: 90 means this tyre out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
Every measurement, side by side
Averages of the figures both tyres posted in the same tests. The gap is the average of each test's own gap, so figures from different cars and years are never mixed. Wins count the tests in which each tyre did better.
| Measurement | WinterX TW401 | Gap | Sport Master Winter | Wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Sport Master Winter ahead | ||||
| Dry Braking m | 38.2 | 1.4% | 37.69 | 0-2 |
| Dry Handling s | 59 | 1.7% | 58 | 0-1 |
| Wet Sport Master Winter ahead | ||||
| Wet Braking m | 47.64 | 10.8% | 42.42 | 0-2 |
| Wet Handling s | 64.66 | 4.8% | 61.54 | 0-1 |
| Straight Aqua km/h | 91.53 | 1.4% | 90.29 | 1-0 |
| Curved Aquaplaning m/sec2 | 105.9 | 8.8% | 97.36 | 1-0 |
| Snow WinterX TW401 ahead | ||||
| Snow Braking m | 33 | = | 33.02 | 1-0 |
| Snow Traction s | 10.99 | 0.5% | 11.04 | 1-0 |
| Snow Handling s | 65.01 | 1.6% | 63.97 | 0-1 |
| Comfort WinterX TW401 ahead | ||||
| Noise dB | 70.28 | 0.6 dB | 70.85 | 1-0 |
| Value Sport Master Winter ahead | ||||
| Wear km | 30,425 | 13.3% | 34,475 | 0-1 |
| Rolling Resistance kg / t | 9.51 | 3.7% | 9.91 | 1-1 |
Braking distances and lap times are better when lower; speeds, wear and grip figures when higher. A test's figures are its own: sizes, cars, surfaces and temperatures differ from one to the next, which is why the averages here are only ever of tests the two tyres shared.
Head to head in 2 tests, 2025 to 2026
Each row is one published test in which both tyres ran on the same car, in the same size, on the same day. The line is the whole field, winner on the left.
| Test | WinterX TW401 | Field | Sport Master Winter |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 AvD Winter Tyre Test | P13 of 15 | P9 of 15 | |
| 2025 Auto Express Winter Tyre Test | P8 of 8 | P5 of 8 |
WinterX TW401 vs Sport Master Winter: your questions
Is the Triangle WinterX TW401 or the Linglong Sport Master Winter the better tyre?
In the 2 independent tests that ran both tyres, the Linglong Sport Master Winter finished ahead 2 times and the WinterX TW401 not once. On the Tyre Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the WinterX TW401 scores 3.6 and the Sport Master Winter 7.3 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the WinterX TW401 or the Sport Master Winter?
The Sport Master Winter led 3 of the 5 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 10.8% shorter in the wet across 2 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The Sport Master Winter led 3 of the 3 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 1.4% shorter in the dry across 2 tests.
Which is better in snow?
The WinterX TW401 led 2 of the 4 snow measurements the shared tests recorded.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
Owners rate comfort 4.5/10 for the WinterX TW401 and 8/10 for the Sport Master Winter.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the WinterX TW401 47% from 2 reviews and the Sport Master Winter 82% from 4.
Which is more expensive?
In the 2 tests that listed prices, the Sport Master Winter was the dearer tyre in 2 of them, by 9% on average. Prices are the test's own at the time, in its own market.
Are they available in the same sizes?
The WinterX TW401 is made in 42 sizes (13 to 20 inch) and the Sport Master Winter in 95 (14 to 21 inch). 32 sizes are available in both. On the EU label the WinterX TW401 is graded C for wet grip and D for rolling resistance in most sizes; the Sport Master Winter A and D.
Which is the newer tyre?
The Sport Master Winter is the newer design: it reached the market in 2025, the WinterX TW401 in 2021.
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Where this data comes from
Finishing positions and measurements are transcribed from each published test. A test only counts here when both tyres ran in it, so every figure was recorded on the same car, size and day as the one it is compared to.
About the TR Score
The Tyre Reviews Score rates each tyre out of 10 from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold, so two tyres can be compared even before a test has run them together.
Who does the testing
Every test published as a Tyre Reviews test is run by Jonathan Benson, who has been testing tyres independently since 2007.