2022 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test

The 2022 Auto Bild SUV tyre test has tested ten sets of performance suv winter tyres in the popular 225/45 R19 size using a BMW X1, and included a reference summer tyre so we can compare the differences.

Test Publication:

225/45 R19 10 tyres 5 categories

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Test Publication:

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Test Size: 225/45 R19

Tyres Tested: 10 tyres

Test Categories:
5 categories (14 tests)

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The overall results closely mirror the 2021 Tyre Reviews Performance Winter Tyre Test, with the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 and Continental WinterContact TS870P proving to be the best of the group.

Only one tyre was awarded "Not Recommended" by Auto Bild, the Petlas W671. This also matches the Tyre Reviews Winter Test from this year, where the cheap Petlas brand tyre performed extremely poorly in the wet.

Dry

Wet

Snow

Environment

Results

1^st

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

225/45 R19 96V

• EU Label: C/B/68

Exemplary premium tires with the best snow qualities, high steering precision and dynamic handling properties in all weather conditions, short snow and dry braking distances, top ride comfort.

Expensive.

Exemplary.

Dry

99.8%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	1st	43.5 M			100%
Dry Handling	2nd	96.7 Km/H	97 Km/H	-0.3 Km/H	99.69%

Wet

92.6%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	7th	49.8 M	46.2 M	+3.6 M	92.77%
Wet Handling	5th	77.3 Km/H	78.5 Km/H	-1.2 Km/H	98.47%
Wet Circle	6th	15.94 s	15.43 s	+0.51 s	96.8%
Straight Aqua	7th	71 Km/H	75.9 Km/H	-4.9 Km/H	93.54%
Curved Aquaplaning	8th	3.72 m/sec2	4.56 m/sec2	-0.84 m/sec2	81.58%

Snow

100%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Snow Braking	1st	24.1 M			100%
Snow Traction	1st	3860 N			100%
Snow Handling	1st	68.7 Km/H			100%
Snow Slalom	1st	4.68 m/sec2			100%

Comfort

100%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Noise	1st	69.5 dB			100%

Value

61.6%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Price	10th	1125	470	+655	41.78%
Rolling Resistance	6th	8.47 kg / t	6.89 kg / t	+1.58 kg / t	81.35%

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2^nd

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P

225/45 R19 96V

• EU Label: C/B/71

Convincing all-round talent with balanced performance potential, precise steering behavior, high aquaplaning safety, short snow and wet braking distances, quiet road noise, fuel-saving rolling resistance.

Expensive.

Exemplary.

Dry

96.7%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	7th	46.1 M	43.5 M	+2.6 M	94.36%
Dry Handling	6th	96.1 Km/H	97 Km/H	-0.9 Km/H	99.07%

Wet

96.6%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	4th	46.9 M	46.2 M	+0.7 M	98.51%
Wet Handling	6th	77.2 Km/H	78.5 Km/H	-1.3 Km/H	98.34%
Wet Circle	4th	15.68 s	15.43 s	+0.25 s	98.41%
Straight Aqua	8th	70.1 Km/H	75.9 Km/H	-5.8 Km/H	92.36%
Curved Aquaplaning	3rd	4.36 m/sec2	4.56 m/sec2	-0.2 m/sec2	95.61%

Snow

95.8%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Snow Braking	8th	25.6 M	24.1 M	+1.5 M	94.14%
Snow Traction	4th	3750 N	3860 N	-110 N	97.15%
Snow Handling	6th	66.7 Km/H	68.7 Km/H	-2 Km/H	97.09%
Snow Slalom	3rd	4.44 m/sec2	4.68 m/sec2	-0.24 m/sec2	94.87%

Comfort

99.1%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Noise	3rd	70.1 dB	69.5 dB	+0.6 dB	99.14%

Value

68.1%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Price	9th	1060	470	+590	44.34%
Rolling Resistance	4th	7.5 kg / t	6.89 kg / t	+0.61 kg / t	91.87%

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3^rd

Vredestein Wintrac Pro

225/45 R19 96V

• EU Label: D/B/72

Balanced winter profile with stable driving characteristics on wet and snowy roads, short snow and wet braking distances, high safety reserves in aquaplaning, good value for money.

Increased rolling resistance.

Good.

Dry

97.4%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	4th	45.5 M	43.5 M	+2 M	95.6%
Dry Handling	5th	96.2 Km/H	97 Km/H	-0.8 Km/H	99.18%

Wet

96.8%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	3rd	46.8 M	46.2 M	+0.6 M	98.72%
Wet Handling	3rd	77.6 Km/H	78.5 Km/H	-0.9 Km/H	98.85%
Wet Circle	3rd	15.56 s	15.43 s	+0.13 s	99.16%
Straight Aqua	6th	73 Km/H	75.9 Km/H	-2.9 Km/H	96.18%
Curved Aquaplaning	4th	4.15 m/sec2	4.56 m/sec2	-0.41 m/sec2	91.01%

Snow

96%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Snow Braking	4th	25 M	24.1 M	+0.9 M	96.4%
Snow Traction	6th	3740 N	3860 N	-120 N	96.89%
Snow Handling	3rd	67.3 Km/H	68.7 Km/H	-1.4 Km/H	97.96%
Snow Slalom	6th	4.34 m/sec2	4.68 m/sec2	-0.34 m/sec2	92.74%

Comfort

97.5%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Noise	8th	71.3 dB	69.5 dB	+1.8 dB	97.48%

Value

67%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Price	6th	802	470	+332	58.6%
Rolling Resistance	8th	9.15 kg / t	6.89 kg / t	+2.26 kg / t	75.3%

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4^th

Bridgestone Blizzak LM005

225/45 R19 96V

• EU Label: C/A/72

Winter pro with the best handling qualities on snowy and wet slopes, precise steering behavior, short snow and wet braking distances, safe aquaplaning qualities, fuel-saving rolling resistance.

Extended dry braking distances.

Good.

Dry

96.1%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	10th	47.2 M	43.5 M	+3.7 M	92.16%
Dry Handling	1st	97 Km/H			100%

Wet

97.3%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	2nd	46.5 M	46.2 M	+0.3 M	99.35%
Wet Handling	1st	78.5 Km/H			100%
Wet Circle	2nd	15.55 s	15.43 s	+0.12 s	99.23%
Straight Aqua	5th	73.4 Km/H	75.9 Km/H	-2.5 Km/H	96.71%
Curved Aquaplaning	4th	4.15 m/sec2	4.56 m/sec2	-0.41 m/sec2	91.01%

Snow

97.4%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Snow Braking	2nd	24.4 M	24.1 M	+0.3 M	98.77%
Snow Traction	2nd	3810 N	3860 N	-50 N	98.7%
Snow Handling	4th	66.9 Km/H	68.7 Km/H	-1.8 Km/H	97.38%
Snow Slalom	3rd	4.44 m/sec2	4.68 m/sec2	-0.24 m/sec2	94.87%

Comfort

97.8%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Noise	6th	71.1 dB	69.5 dB	+1.6 dB	97.75%

Value

72.2%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Price	8th	920	470	+450	51.09%
Rolling Resistance	3rd	7.38 kg / t	6.89 kg / t	+0.49 kg / t	93.36%

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5^th

Hankook Winter i cept evo3

225/45 R19 96V

• EU Label: D/B/72

All-round talent with stable driving characteristics in all weather conditions, good safety reserves in aquaplaning, dynamic wet handling, short wet braking distances, fair price.

Extended dry braking distances, significantly increased tyre noise.

Good.

Dry

96.2%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	8th	46.8 M	43.5 M	+3.3 M	92.95%
Dry Handling	3rd	96.5 Km/H	97 Km/H	-0.5 Km/H	99.48%

Wet

98.9%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	1st	46.2 M			100%
Wet Handling	2nd	77.8 Km/H	78.5 Km/H	-0.7 Km/H	99.11%
Wet Circle	1st	15.43 s			100%
Straight Aqua	4th	73.9 Km/H	75.9 Km/H	-2 Km/H	97.36%
Curved Aquaplaning	2nd	4.48 m/sec2	4.56 m/sec2	-0.08 m/sec2	98.25%

Snow

96.2%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Snow Braking	4th	25 M	24.1 M	+0.9 M	96.4%
Snow Traction	6th	3740 N	3860 N	-120 N	96.89%
Snow Handling	4th	66.9 Km/H	68.7 Km/H	-1.8 Km/H	97.38%
Snow Slalom	5th	4.41 m/sec2	4.68 m/sec2	-0.27 m/sec2	94.23%

Comfort

92.8%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Noise	10th	74.9 dB	69.5 dB	+5.4 dB	92.79%

Value

68.6%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Price	4th	750	470	+280	62.67%
Rolling Resistance	9th	9.24 kg / t	6.89 kg / t	+2.35 kg / t	74.57%

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6^th

Firestone Winterhawk 4

225/45 R19 96V

• EU Label: D/B/71

New branded winter tire with balanced performance potential, stable handling in all weather conditions, good aquaplaning properties, quiet rolling noise, moderate price level.

Slightly longer dry braking distances, increased rolling resistance.

Good.

Dry

96.1%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	8th	46.8 M	43.5 M	+3.3 M	92.95%
Dry Handling	4th	96.3 Km/H	97 Km/H	-0.7 Km/H	99.28%

Wet

94.3%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	6th	48.9 M	46.2 M	+2.7 M	94.48%
Wet Handling	4th	77.5 Km/H	78.5 Km/H	-1 Km/H	98.73%
Wet Circle	5th	15.8 s	15.43 s	+0.37 s	97.66%
Straight Aqua	3rd	74.1 Km/H	75.9 Km/H	-1.8 Km/H	97.63%
Curved Aquaplaning	7th	3.79 m/sec2	4.56 m/sec2	-0.77 m/sec2	83.11%

Snow

96.9%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Snow Braking	3rd	24.9 M	24.1 M	+0.8 M	96.79%
Snow Traction	4th	3750 N	3860 N	-110 N	97.15%
Snow Handling	2nd	67.6 Km/H	68.7 Km/H	-1.1 Km/H	98.4%
Snow Slalom	2nd	4.46 m/sec2	4.68 m/sec2	-0.22 m/sec2	95.3%

Comfort

99.4%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Noise	2nd	69.9 dB	69.5 dB	+0.4 dB	99.43%

Value

71.2%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Price	3rd	720	470	+250	65.28%
Rolling Resistance	7th	8.94 kg / t	6.89 kg / t	+2.05 kg / t	77.07%

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7^th

Toyo Observe S 944

225/45 R19 96W

• EU Label: D/B/71

Good traction and short braking distances on snow, very good safety reserves in the event of aquaplaning, pleasantly quiet ride comfort, low rolling resistance, low price.

Understeering handling in all weather conditions, delayed response to steering commands.

Satisfying.

Dry

97.1%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	4th	45.5 M	43.5 M	+2 M	95.6%
Dry Handling	8th	95.6 Km/H	97 Km/H	-1.4 Km/H	98.56%

Wet

96.8%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	8th	50 M	46.2 M	+3.8 M	92.4%
Wet Handling	9th	76.3 Km/H	78.5 Km/H	-2.2 Km/H	97.2%
Wet Circle	8th	16.21 s	15.43 s	+0.78 s	95.19%
Straight Aqua	2nd	75.2 Km/H	75.9 Km/H	-0.7 Km/H	99.08%
Curved Aquaplaning	1st	4.56 m/sec2			100%

Snow

93.5%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Snow Braking	7th	25.5 M	24.1 M	+1.4 M	94.51%
Snow Traction	3rd	3760 N	3860 N	-100 N	97.41%
Snow Handling	10th	64.9 Km/H	68.7 Km/H	-3.8 Km/H	94.47%
Snow Slalom	9th	4.1 m/sec2	4.68 m/sec2	-0.58 m/sec2	87.61%

Comfort

98.3%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Noise	5th	70.7 dB	69.5 dB	+1.2 dB	98.3%

Value

80.9%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Price	2nd	615	470	+145	76.42%
Rolling Resistance	5th	8.07 kg / t	6.89 kg / t	+1.18 kg / t	85.38%

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8^th

Falken Eurowinter HS01

225/45 R19 96V

• EU Label: D/B/70

Good safety reserves for aquaplaning, short braking distances on wet and snowy slopes.

Only satisfactory winter qualities, understeering handling in all weather conditions, increased pass-by noise, very high rolling resistance.

Satisfying.

Dry

97.5%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	3rd	45.1 M	43.5 M	+1.6 M	96.45%
Dry Handling	9th	95.5 Km/H	97 Km/H	-1.5 Km/H	98.45%

Wet

95.8%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	5th	48.1 M	46.2 M	+1.9 M	96.05%
Wet Handling	8th	76.4 Km/H	78.5 Km/H	-2.1 Km/H	97.32%
Wet Circle	7th	16.01 s	15.43 s	+0.58 s	96.38%
Straight Aqua	1st	75.9 Km/H			100%
Curved Aquaplaning	6th	4.08 m/sec2	4.56 m/sec2	-0.48 m/sec2	89.47%

Snow

91.4%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Snow Braking	10th	26.4 M	24.1 M	+2.3 M	91.29%
Snow Traction	10th	3560 N	3860 N	-300 N	92.23%
Snow Handling	8th	65.4 Km/H	68.7 Km/H	-3.3 Km/H	95.2%
Snow Slalom	10th	4.07 m/sec2	4.68 m/sec2	-0.61 m/sec2	86.97%

Comfort

94.6%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Noise	9th	73.5 dB	69.5 dB	+4 dB	94.56%

Value

66.6%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Price	5th	785	470	+315	59.87%
Rolling Resistance	10th	9.39 kg / t	6.89 kg / t	+2.5 kg / t	73.38%

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9^th

Nokian Snowproof P

225/45 R19 96V

• EU Label: C/B/70

Short dry braking distances, fuel-saving rolling resistance, low pass-by noise.

Moderate cornering on snow, low safety reserves for aquaplaning, understeering wet handling, longer wet braking distances.

Conditionally Recommended.

Dry

99.1%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	2nd	43.9 M	43.5 M	+0.4 M	99.09%
Dry Handling	6th	96.1 Km/H	97 Km/H	-0.9 Km/H	99.07%

Wet

87.8%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	9th	53.2 M	46.2 M	+7 M	86.84%
Wet Handling	7th	76.6 Km/H	78.5 Km/H	-1.9 Km/H	97.58%
Wet Circle	9th	16.34 s	15.43 s	+0.91 s	94.43%
Straight Aqua	9th	67 Km/H	75.9 Km/H	-8.9 Km/H	88.27%
Curved Aquaplaning	9th	3.27 m/sec2	4.56 m/sec2	-1.29 m/sec2	71.71%

Snow

93.8%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Snow Braking	6th	25.3 M	24.1 M	+1.2 M	95.26%
Snow Traction	8th	3690 N	3860 N	-170 N	95.6%
Snow Handling	7th	66.1 Km/H	68.7 Km/H	-2.6 Km/H	96.22%
Snow Slalom	8th	4.12 m/sec2	4.68 m/sec2	-0.56 m/sec2	88.03%

Comfort

98.4%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Noise	4th	70.6 dB	69.5 dB	+1.1 dB	98.44%

Value

75.8%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Price	7th	910	470	+440	51.65%
Rolling Resistance	1st	6.89 kg / t			100%

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10^th

Petlas Explero W671

225/45 R19 96V

• EU Label: B/C/70

Low rolling resistance, low price.

Restricted driving ability on wet roads, low aquaplaning reserves, diffuse steering response, strong understeering wet and dry handling, dangerously extended wet braking distances.

Not Recommended.

Dry

96%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	6th	45.9 M	43.5 M	+2.4 M	94.77%
Dry Handling	10th	94.3 Km/H	97 Km/H	-2.7 Km/H	97.22%

Wet

81.1%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	10th	63.3 M	46.2 M	+17.1 M	72.99%
Wet Handling	10th	72.5 Km/H	78.5 Km/H	-6 Km/H	92.36%
Wet Circle	10th	17.44 s	15.43 s	+2.01 s	88.47%
Straight Aqua	10th	65.6 Km/H	75.9 Km/H	-10.3 Km/H	86.43%
Curved Aquaplaning	10th	2.98 m/sec2	4.56 m/sec2	-1.58 m/sec2	65.35%

Snow

92.9%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Snow Braking	9th	26 M	24.1 M	+1.9 M	92.69%
Snow Traction	9th	3620 N	3860 N	-240 N	93.78%
Snow Handling	9th	65 Km/H	68.7 Km/H	-3.7 Km/H	94.61%
Snow Slalom	7th	4.24 m/sec2	4.68 m/sec2	-0.44 m/sec2	90.6%

Comfort

97.6%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Noise	7th	71.2 dB	69.5 dB	+1.7 dB	97.61%

Value

98.5%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Price	1st	470			100%
Rolling Resistance	2nd	7.11 kg / t	6.89 kg / t	+0.22 kg / t	96.91%

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