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The overall scores below are calculated using our weighting system. Since the original publication may use a different scoring methodology that wasn't shared, these results may differ from their published rankings. You can adjust the weightings below to explore how different priorities affect the results.
Test Results Data
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Bar length in each cell shows performance versus the class leader; longer bars mean stronger performance. The class-leading value in each column appears in bold. The Total Score reflects the weighted sum of all categories.
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Not every driver has the same priorities. Adjust the category weightings above to re-rank the tyres based on what matters most to your driving style.
Each cell shows a bar comparing the tyre to the class leader for that test — a longer bar means stronger performance. Bar colour matches the test category.
The original test ranking is shown in the # column. Arrows indicate how each tyre moves when your custom weighting is applied.
here is an issue, accoding to their websites, and several dealers I have now called, your first 2 place contenders are useless to me.
I drive a 2013 Genesis coupe R-spec, although I am running stock OEM 2012 18" rims for the winter.
I need 225/45 18' Front, 245/45 18" Rear.
According to both these brands, they don't make tires that fit my car. What use is a great tire if it doesn't fit anyone with decent tire/rim sizes ? You might want to consider that in your evaluation.
From memory, the Continental TS830P is made in both those sizes, and is an excellent winter tyre, might be worth checking out.
As for test sizes, unfortunately the magazines have to go for the most popular sizes. 225/40 R18 is the biggest selling 18" size by a long margin, 225/45 R18 is a relatively small volume tyre even in summer sizes, the winter tyre market must be tiny!
Interesting how the driven axle changes the performance of a tyre, if you compare the Auto Bild performance test against this one.
The Nokian generally scores about the same but the Dunlop & Pirelli fair a lot worse.
Different size and vehicle type are obviously a factor but it's a bit surprising how the first and second place tyres in the FWD performance test suddenly become very average in the RWD sports test.
Tyre size is another factor, there's 3 auto bild tests now in the 3 major sizes and everyone is slightly different!