2010 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tyre Test
Winter tyres are a hot subject at the moment, with new tests being released weekly. Usually winter tyre tests focus on the smaller tyre sizes winter tyres are often used in, meaning if you drive a performance car and are interested in ultra high performance winter tyres you have to hope the tyres tested in the smaller sizes have the same attributes in the larger sizes.
Fortunately this year Auto Bild have released a secondary winter tyre test using 245/45 R 18 sized tyres. The tyres were tested on an Audi TT and had the usual mix of tests on dry, wet and snowy roads.
One result worth noting is the TyreReviews favourite Nokian WRG2 finishing last. Rest assured it's still a good tyre for the UK climate, the test scoring was bias towards snow performance, but Auto Bild commended the WRG2's sporty dry handing and good wet grip.
Here are the full results with breakdown
Dunlop SP Winter Sport 3D
245/45 R18
All discipline results (3)
| Test | Result |
|---|---|
| Dry | 7 |
| Wet | 9 |
| Snow | 9 |
Total: 25
Continental WinterContact TS 830 P
245/45 R18
All discipline results (3)
| Test | Result |
|---|---|
| Dry | 6 |
| Wet | 8 |
| Snow | 10 |
Total: 24
Pirelli Sottozero Serie II
245/45 R18
All discipline results (3)
| Test | Result |
|---|---|
| Dry | 7 |
| Wet | 7 |
| Snow | 7 |
Total: 21
Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance 2
245/45 R18
All discipline results (3)
| Test | Result |
|---|---|
| Dry | 6 |
| Wet | 6 |
| Snow | 8 |
Total: 20
Nokian WRG2
245/45 R18
All discipline results (3)
| Test | Result |
|---|---|
| Dry | 7 |
| Wet | 5 |
| Snow | 5 |
Total: 17
So which would you use as an all year tire in the UK? I'm leaning towards the Noakian WRG2 - any thoughts are appreciated!
Thanks!
If we were looking for a year round tyre we would consider the WRG2, Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons or Hankook Optimo 4S... and now the Bridgestone A001 too.