The Results
Dry: Very stable, strong braking. Average rolling resistance.
Wet: Strongest tyre in the wet with class leading grip and braking.
Snow: Flawless in the snow makes the Goodyear an extremely safe tyre with great balance.
The new Goodyear Ultragrip 8 is convincing in every respect, and confidently wins the test.
Total: 381
Dry
116
Wet
136
Snow
129
Dry: Lowest rolling resistance, short braking distances and good steering precision.
Wet: Super precise turn in, very stable, good grip. Slightly weakness with aquaplaning.
Snow: Very good traction and braking.
The new Semperit Speed Grip 2 has impeccable precision meaning a strong 2nd place.
Total: 374
Dry
127
Wet
129
Snow
118
Dry: One of the strongest tyres under dry braking, excellent load change reactions.
Wet: Fast times and high levels of security when driving in the wet. Average aquaplaning.
Snow: If it's snowing the WR D3 leaves them all behind. Best grip and good neutral balance.
Excellent handling on snow and good overall handling characteristics leave the Nokian WR D3 in a strong 3rd.
Total: 365
Dry
112
Wet
111
Snow
142
Dry: Lots of feedback, good handling. Average rolling resistance value.
Wet: Good wet grip.
Snow: Good values for traction, braking and handling. Dynamic tyre with high safety reserves.
The new Dunlop Winter Sport 4d runs well under all conditions and is always safe and sporty.
Total: 363
Dry
118
Wet
130
Snow
115
Dry: Good driving safety in the dry, low noise.
Wet: Neutral handling, fast and safe.
Snow: Slightly weak traction.
Due to be replaced soon, the Continental WinterContact TS830 is still a leading winter tyre.
Total: 359
Dry
123
Wet
135
Snow
101
Dry: Good rolling resistance values, lots of front grip, slightly sluggish on the rear axle.
Wet: High degree of driving safety, but only average aquaplaning properties.
Snow: Good on slush, strong braking.
Compared to the predecessor, the Pirelli Winter Snow Control Series 3 is a better all round tyre.
Total: 351
Dry
113
Wet
118
Snow
120
Dry: High pass by noise, but very stable and precise.
Wet: Leading aquaplaning results, excellent braking.
Snow: Even on a RWD car the A4 is a safe stable tyre. Average slush performance.
The Michelin Alpine A4 shows a good all round performance.
Total: 350
Dry
114
Wet
120
Snow
116
Dry: Fast times in handling and slalom, largely smooth ride. Average rolling resistance.
Wet: Good braking performance and agile handling. A little oversteer on the limit.
Snow: Average slush performance, otherwise clear feedback.
The Vredestein Snowtrac 3 is a good all round performer.
Total: 336
Dry
108
Wet
111
Snow
117
Dry: Average dry performance.
Wet: Not sport tyres, but a good level of grip for safe driving. Well balanced road holding.
Snow: Good snow performance, in particular braking and feedback.
The Sava Eskimo HP is a well balanced winter tyre.
Total: 321
Dry
93
Wet
111
Snow
117
Dry: Good dynamically, good ride comfort. Average rolling resistance.
Wet: Slight aquaplaning weakness, slightly numb feeling.
Snow: Good slush control, good braking, below average traction.
The Bridgestone Blizzak LM32 has excellent slush control, slightly let down by its rolling resistance.
Total: 304
Dry
97
Wet
104
Snow
103
Dry: A little sluggish but otherwise a good safe performance in the dry. High noise.
Wet: Tendency to understeer leaves the Fulda feeling sluggish, however once sliding it's very predictable.
Snow: Good grip but slightly unbalanced.
The Fulda Kirstall Control HP is unremarkable in any category, but no major weaknesses.
Total: 296
Dry
100
Wet
96
Snow
100
Dry: Fast slalom and quick handling, sometimes too quick resulting in oversteer.
Wet: Poor aquaplaning and long braking.
Snow: Good braking and excellent in slush. Moderate traction.
The Winterhalk 2 EVO is good in the snow, not enough wet grip leaves the Firestone 12th.
Total: 290
Dry
98
Wet
83
Snow
109
Dry: Surprisingly strong dry braking. Average rolling resistance.
Wet: Good traction, however poor aquaplaning and nervous cornering.
Snow: Long braking distances and random violent oversteer.
Other than an excellent dry braking performance, the Apollo Acelere leaves a lot to be desired.
Total: 276
Dry
114
Wet
77
Snow
85
Dry: Long stopping distances and poor balance.
Wet: Traction and cornering are the weak points of the GT Radial. Poor aquaplaning results.
Snow: Poor balance leaving the car often unpredictable.
Poor snow and wet grip leave the GT Radial in last place.
Total: 243
Dry
97
Wet
63
Snow
83