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2023 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test

Overall test winnerMichelin Pilot Alpin 5

Following on from the massive 54 winter tyre shootout in the popular 225/45 R18 size using a BMW 3 Series, Autobild have taken the top 20 tyres through to their full testing program to to work out exactly what tyre is best overall.As…

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20
Tested size
225/45 R18
Disciplines
15

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20 Tyres tested

Published finishing positions, with the strengths and considerations from this test. Owner reviews cover other sizes and driving conditions.

1st

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

+Test winner with top performance on ice and snow, precise driving behavior on wet and dry roads, good mileage.

−High price.

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2nd

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

+Balanced premium profile with convincing winter properties, very high mileage, short braking distances, good comfort.

−Increased rolling resistance.

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3rd

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P

+Winter talent with balanced performances in all weather conditions, dynamic wet and dry handling, short braking distances.

−Increased price level.

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4th

BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2

+Winter size with safe driving characteristics on wet and dry tracks, good aquaplaning properties.

−Slightly extended dry braking distances.

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5th

Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2

+Premium profile with convincing winter properties, dynamic performance on wet tracks, good mileage.

−Slight understeer on dry track.

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6th

Hankook Winter i cept evo3

+Brand tyres with good winter qualities, dynamic dry handling, very good safety reserves during aquaplaning.

−Average mileage.

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7th

Dunlop Winter Sport 5

+Balanced performances on snow-covered and wet tracks, good aquaplaning reserves, high mileage.

−Slightly extended dry braking distances.

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8th

Vredestein Wintrac Pro

+Convincing performances on snow and ice, good aquaplaning reserves, balanced driving behavior on wet and dry tracks.

−Low mileage.

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9th

Barum Polaris 5

+Cost-effective third-party brand with good snow performance, dynamic dry handling, high mileage.

−Understeering driving behavior on wet track.

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10th

Bridgestone Blizzak LM005

+Wet specialist with very good aquaplaning properties, dynamic dry handling.

−Moderate side guidance on snow, low mileage.

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11th

Kleber Krisalp HP3

+Top performance on snow and ice, good safety reserves during aquaplaning, quiet rolling noise.

−Tendency to understeer on wet and dry tracks.

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12th

Uniroyal WinterExpert

+Balanced driving behavior on snow-covered and wet tracks, good value for money.

−Extended braking distances on dry tracks.

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13th

Laufenn I Fit+

+Convincing driving characteristics on ice and snow, short wet braking distances, quiet pass-by noise.

−Moderate side guidance on wet and dry tracks.

4 owner reviews Test Results
14th

Paxaro Inverno

+Short snow braking distances, good aquaplaning qualities, safe dry handling, affordable.

−Understeering snow/wet handling, increased rolling resistance.

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15th

Toyo Observe S 944

+High traction and short braking distances on snow, decent comfort, good mileage.

−Moderate side guidance on snow and wet roads.

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16th

Semperit Speed Grip 5

+Convincing winter suitability, good dry handling, very good mileage.

−Poor side guidance in wet conditions, extended dry braking distances.

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17th

Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro

+Stable driving behavior on wet and dry tracks, good rolling comfort.

−Moderate side guidance on snow, limited mileage, high rolling resistance.

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18th

Debica Frigo HP2

+Convincing winter qualities, low price level.

−Extended wet/dry braking distances, understeering dry handling, increased rolling resistance.

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19th

Viking Wintech

+Affordable winter profile with good snow performance.

−Limited wet grip, low safety reserves during aquaplaning, extended dry braking distances.

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20th

Firestone Winterhawk 4

+Balanced driving behavior on snow and wet tracks.

−Strongly understeering dry handling, extended dry braking distances, increased rolling resistance.

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2023 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 225/45 R18

TyreMichelin Pilot Alpin 5Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3Continental WinterContact TS 870 PBFGoodrich gForce Winter 2Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2Hankook Winter i cept evo3Dunlop Winter Sport 5Vredestein Wintrac ProBarum Polaris 5Bridgestone Blizzak LM005Kleber Krisalp HP3Uniroyal WinterExpertLaufenn I Fit+Paxaro InvernoToyo Observe S 944Semperit Speed Grip 5Falken EUROWINTER HS02 ProDebica Frigo HP2Viking WintechFirestone Winterhawk 4
Position1st2nd3rd4th5th6th7th8th9th10th11th12th13th14th15th16th17th18th19th20th
Category scores (% of best)
Dry99.9%97.5%99.1%95.5%96.5%97.9%95.1%96.6%96.3%97.3%95.2%93.8%95.9%95.5%97%94.7%97.4%93.6%95.2%93.7%
Wet95.1%95.5%95%93.4%94%94.9%92.7%91.5%92.1%98.9%93.1%93.5%91.2%91.9%91.1%90.7%92.5%90.3%89.4%94.6%
Snow99.7%97.2%96.6%98.8%96%95.3%94.9%96%94.9%93.2%98.8%94.5%96.7%93.4%92.9%92.6%90.1%96.1%94.4%95.4%
Comfort100%98.9%98.1%98.5%97%95.7%95.3%95.9%97.1%96.7%99.7%97.8%98.1%98.5%96.7%98.1%97.3%93.8%98.5%98.2%
Value81.1%86.2%78.8%82.8%78.8%77%84.6%72.3%97.5%75.7%77.1%87.7%82.4%85.8%95.1%91.4%70.6%84.2%86.6%80.9%
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The evidence behind the verdict

Following on from the massive 54 winter tyre shootout in the popular 225/45 R18 size using a BMW 3 Series, Autobild have taken the top 20 tyres through to their full testing program to to work out exactly what tyre is best overall.

As always, the Autobild tests are amongst the best in the industry, so enjoy all the below data!

Test setup & methodology

The test setting, the conditions recorded and how the results contribute to the score.

Recorded test conditions

Recorded test conditions

Dry Braking
100 → 0 km/h
Wet Braking
100 → 0 km/h
Snow Braking
50 → 0 km/h

Dry

The Continental WinterContact TS 870 P and the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 are notable for their secure handling and sharp steering on dry tracks, garnering most points in the tests. In contrast, the dry handling of the Winterhawk 4 by Firestone is considered problematic.

Dry Braking

Dry braking in meters (100 - 0 km/h)

Lower is better ↓
Position / TyreResultGap to bestResidual speed
RefReference Summer
 37.8 m -4.50 m 0 km/h
1Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
 42.3 m Best 0 km/h
2Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
 43.1 m +0.80 m 18 km/h
3Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
 43.6 m +1.30 m 22 km/h
4Hankook Winter i cept evo3
 43.8 m +1.50 m 24 km/h
5Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro
 44.1 m +1.80 m 26 km/h
6Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
 44.4 m +2.10 m 28 km/h
6Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
 44.4 m +2.10 m 28 km/h
8Vredestein Wintrac Pro
 44.5 m +2.20 m 29 km/h
8Toyo Observe S 944
 44.5 m +2.20 m 29 km/h
10Laufenn I Fit+
 44.8 m +2.50 m 31 km/h
RefReference Budget
 45.2 m +2.90 m 33 km/h
11Barum Polaris 5
 45.4 m +3.10 m 34 km/h
12BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2
 45.6 m +3.30 m 35 km/h
12Kleber Krisalp HP3
 45.6 m +3.30 m 35 km/h
14Dunlop Winter Sport 5
 45.8 m +3.50 m 36 km/h
14Paxaro Inverno
 45.8 m +3.50 m 36 km/h
16Viking Wintech
 46.2 m +3.90 m 38 km/h
17Firestone Winterhawk 4
 46.5 m +4.20 m 39 km/h
18Semperit Speed Grip 5
 46.6 m +4.30 m 39 km/h
19Debica Frigo HP2
 46.8 m +4.50 m 40 km/h
20Uniroyal WinterExpert
 47.1 m +4.80 m 42 km/h

The difference between best and worst was 24.6% (9.3 m ≈ 2.1 Car Lengths). From 130 km/h, the Uniroyal WinterExpert would still be travelling at 42 km/h when the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 had stopped.

Residual speed is calculated from the measured braking distances, assuming constant deceleration; it is not a separate measurement.

Dry Handling

Dry Handling Average Speed

Higher is better ↑
Position / TyreResultGap to best
RefReference Summer
 115.8 km/h +2.90 km/h
1Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
 112.9 km/h Best
2Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
 112.6 km/h -0.30 km/h
3Barum Polaris 5
 112.2 km/h -0.70 km/h
4Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
 112.1 km/h -0.80 km/h
5Hankook Winter i cept evo3
 112 km/h -0.90 km/h
6Toyo Observe S 944
 111.8 km/h -1.10 km/h
7Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro
 111.6 km/h -1.30 km/h
8Viking Wintech
 111.5 km/h -1.40 km/h
9Semperit Speed Grip 5
 111.4 km/h -1.50 km/h
10Paxaro Inverno
 111.3 km/h -1.60 km/h
11Vredestein Wintrac Pro
 110.9 km/h -2.00 km/h
11BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2
 110.9 km/h -2.00 km/h
13Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
 110.7 km/h -2.20 km/h
14Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
 110.4 km/h -2.50 km/h
14Uniroyal WinterExpert
 110.4 km/h -2.50 km/h
14Dunlop Winter Sport 5
 110.4 km/h -2.50 km/h
17Kleber Krisalp HP3
 110.2 km/h -2.70 km/h
18Laufenn I Fit+
 110 km/h -2.90 km/h
19Debica Frigo HP2
 109.4 km/h -3.50 km/h
20Firestone Winterhawk 4
 108.9 km/h -4.00 km/h
RefReference Budget
 107.5 km/h -5.40 km/h

The difference between best and worst was 7.2% (8.3 Km/H).

Wet

In the wet tests the  BMW Series 3 demands high dynamic performance from its tyres. It's surprising to note that the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 not only meets these demands but also outperforms the standard summer tyres, especially in braking and on wet handling tracks.

However, the Toyo Observe 944 struggles in wet conditions due to its inconsistent lateral control. Similarly, both the Speed-Grip 5 by Semperit and a non-branded budget tyre tested for reference display unstable rear axles, making them less than ideal choices. When assessing aquaplaning risks, Hankook's balanced Winter i*cept evo³ offers the most reliable safety margins.

Wet Braking

Wet braking in meters (100 - 0 km/h)

Lower is better ↓
Position / TyreResultGap to bestResidual speed
1Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
 49.1 m Best 0 km/h
RefReference Summer
 52.8 m +3.70 m 34 km/h
2Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
 53 m +3.90 m 35 km/h
2Firestone Winterhawk 4
 53 m +3.90 m 35 km/h
4Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
 53.6 m +4.50 m 38 km/h
5Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
 54.6 m +5.50 m 41 km/h
5Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
 54.6 m +5.50 m 41 km/h
7Uniroyal WinterExpert
 54.7 m +5.60 m 42 km/h
8Kleber Krisalp HP3
 54.9 m +5.80 m 42 km/h
8Laufenn I Fit+
 54.9 m +5.80 m 42 km/h
10BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2
 55 m +5.90 m 43 km/h
10Hankook Winter i cept evo3
 55 m +5.90 m 43 km/h
12Barum Polaris 5
 55.6 m +6.50 m 44 km/h
13Toyo Observe S 944
 55.8 m +6.70 m 45 km/h
14Paxaro Inverno
 55.9 m +6.80 m 45 km/h
15Semperit Speed Grip 5
 56.1 m +7.00 m 46 km/h
16Viking Wintech
 56.2 m +7.10 m 46 km/h
16Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro
 56.2 m +7.10 m 46 km/h
18Dunlop Winter Sport 5
 56.4 m +7.30 m 47 km/h
19Vredestein Wintrac Pro
 56.9 m +7.80 m 48 km/h
20Debica Frigo HP2
 57.7 m +8.60 m 50 km/h
RefReference Budget
 66.4 m +17.30 m 66 km/h

The difference between best and worst was 35.2% (17.3 m ≈ 3.8 Car Lengths). From 130 km/h, the Debica Frigo HP2 would still be travelling at 50 km/h when the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 had stopped.

Residual speed is calculated from the measured braking distances, assuming constant deceleration; it is not a separate measurement.

Wet Handling

Wet Handling Average Speed

Higher is better ↑
Position / TyreResultGap to best
1Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
 86.8 km/h Best
RefReference Summer
 86.2 km/h -0.60 km/h
2Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
 85.7 km/h -1.10 km/h
3Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
 85.5 km/h -1.30 km/h
3Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
 85.5 km/h -1.30 km/h
5Hankook Winter i cept evo3
 84.3 km/h -2.50 km/h
6Dunlop Winter Sport 5
 84 km/h -2.80 km/h
6Firestone Winterhawk 4
 84 km/h -2.80 km/h
8Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro
 83.9 km/h -2.90 km/h
9Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
 83.3 km/h -3.50 km/h
10BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2
 83 km/h -3.80 km/h
11Uniroyal WinterExpert
 82.9 km/h -3.90 km/h
12Vredestein Wintrac Pro
 82.5 km/h -4.30 km/h
13Laufenn I Fit+
 82.1 km/h -4.70 km/h
13Debica Frigo HP2
 82.1 km/h -4.70 km/h
15Paxaro Inverno
 81.9 km/h -4.90 km/h
16Kleber Krisalp HP3
 81.7 km/h -5.10 km/h
17Barum Polaris 5
 81.4 km/h -5.40 km/h
18Viking Wintech
 81.1 km/h -5.70 km/h
19Toyo Observe S 944
 80.3 km/h -6.50 km/h
20Semperit Speed Grip 5
 79.5 km/h -7.30 km/h
RefReference Budget
 73.2 km/h -13.60 km/h

The difference between best and worst was 15.7% (13.6 Km/H).

Wet Circle

Wet Circle Lap Time in seconds

Lower is better ↓
Position / TyreResultGap to best
RefReference Summer
 11.69 s -0.65 s
1Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
 12.34 s Best
2Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
 12.41 s +0.07 s
3Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
 12.47 s +0.13 s
3Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
 12.47 s +0.13 s
5Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro
 12.5 s +0.16 s
6Firestone Winterhawk 4
 12.56 s +0.22 s
7Barum Polaris 5
 12.57 s +0.23 s
8Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
 12.63 s +0.29 s
8Uniroyal WinterExpert
 12.63 s +0.29 s
10Dunlop Winter Sport 5
 12.71 s +0.37 s
11Kleber Krisalp HP3
 12.72 s +0.38 s
12Paxaro Inverno
 12.8 s +0.46 s
13Laufenn I Fit+
 12.82 s +0.48 s
14Vredestein Wintrac Pro
 12.83 s +0.49 s
15Hankook Winter i cept evo3
 12.86 s +0.52 s
15BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2
 12.86 s +0.52 s
17Viking Wintech
 12.88 s +0.54 s
18Debica Frigo HP2
 12.94 s +0.60 s
19Semperit Speed Grip 5
 12.95 s +0.61 s
20Toyo Observe S 944
 12.97 s +0.63 s
RefReference Budget
 13.66 s +1.32 s

The difference between best and worst was 16.9% (1.97 s).

Straight Aqua

Float Speed in Km/H

Higher is better ↑
Position / TyreResultGap to best
1Hankook Winter i cept evo3
 94.9 km/h Best
2Kleber Krisalp HP3
 94.7 km/h -0.20 km/h
RefReference Summer
 94.7 km/h -0.20 km/h
3BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2
 94.6 km/h -0.30 km/h
4Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
 94.5 km/h -0.40 km/h
5Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
 93.2 km/h -1.70 km/h
6Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
 93.1 km/h -1.80 km/h
7Semperit Speed Grip 5
 92.4 km/h -2.50 km/h
8Paxaro Inverno
 92.1 km/h -2.80 km/h
9Firestone Winterhawk 4
 91.7 km/h -3.20 km/h
10Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
 91.4 km/h -3.50 km/h
10Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
 91.4 km/h -3.50 km/h
12Barum Polaris 5
 91.2 km/h -3.70 km/h
13Vredestein Wintrac Pro
 91.1 km/h -3.80 km/h
14Uniroyal WinterExpert
 91 km/h -3.90 km/h
15Toyo Observe S 944
 90.9 km/h -4.00 km/h
16Dunlop Winter Sport 5
 90.6 km/h -4.30 km/h
17Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro
 90.5 km/h -4.40 km/h
18Debica Frigo HP2
 89 km/h -5.90 km/h
19Laufenn I Fit+
 88.7 km/h -6.20 km/h
20Viking Wintech
 85.7 km/h -9.20 km/h
RefReference Budget
 80.6 km/h -14.30 km/h

The difference between best and worst was 15.1% (14.3 Km/H).

Snow

The French tyre manufacturer, Michelin, along with its secondary brands BF Goodrich and Kleber, leads the performance ratings on snow. Specifically, the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 showcases top-tier results in traction tests, snow braking, and handling assessments. However, there's a minor drawback: when considering lateral (side-to-side) control, some of Michelin's own cost-effective options marginally outperform it.

Most competitors in the study also exhibit commendable winter performance. One exception worth noting is the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005. In slalom evaluations, it demonstrated deficiencies. The tyre exhibited a delayed response in steering commands and a propensity to push forward during turns, indicating suboptimal lateral control. Similarly, the Falken Eurowinter HS02 Pro, along with a budget tyre tested for comparison, displayed inadequate curve stability in snowy conditions.

Snow Braking

Snow braking in meters (50 - 0 km/h)

Lower is better ↓
Position / TyreResultGap to bestResidual speed
1Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
 29.2 m Best 0 km/h
2BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2
 29.3 m +0.10 m 8 km/h
2Kleber Krisalp HP3
 29.3 m +0.10 m 8 km/h
4Debica Frigo HP2
 30.1 m +0.90 m 22 km/h
4Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
 30.1 m +0.90 m 22 km/h
6Hankook Winter i cept evo3
 30.3 m +1.10 m 25 km/h
7Paxaro Inverno
 30.4 m +1.20 m 26 km/h
8Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
 30.5 m +1.30 m 27 km/h
9Vredestein Wintrac Pro
 30.6 m +1.40 m 28 km/h
9Laufenn I Fit+
 30.6 m +1.40 m 28 km/h
11Dunlop Winter Sport 5
 30.7 m +1.50 m 29 km/h
11Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
 30.7 m +1.50 m 29 km/h
11Uniroyal WinterExpert
 30.7 m +1.50 m 29 km/h
14Toyo Observe S 944
 30.8 m +1.60 m 30 km/h
15Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
 30.9 m +1.70 m 30 km/h
16Barum Polaris 5
 31 m +1.80 m 31 km/h
16Viking Wintech
 31 m +1.80 m 31 km/h
16Firestone Winterhawk 4
 31 m +1.80 m 31 km/h
19Semperit Speed Grip 5
 31.3 m +2.10 m 34 km/h
19Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro
 31.3 m +2.10 m 34 km/h
RefReference Budget
 32.5 m +3.30 m 41 km/h
RefReference Summer
 46.6 m +17.40 m 79 km/h

The difference between best and worst was 59.6% (17.4 m ≈ 3.9 Car Lengths). From 130 km/h, the Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro would still be travelling at 34 km/h when the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 had stopped.

Residual speed is calculated from the measured braking distances, assuming constant deceleration; it is not a separate measurement.

Snow Traction

Pulling Force in Newtons

Higher is better ↑
Position / TyreResultGap to best
1Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
 2944 N Best
2BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2
 2883 N -61.00 N
3Kleber Krisalp HP3
 2861 N -83.00 N
4Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
 2858 N -86.00 N
5Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
 2848 N -96.00 N
6Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
 2830 N -114.00 N
6Laufenn I Fit+
 2830 N -114.00 N
8Firestone Winterhawk 4
 2785 N -159.00 N
9Debica Frigo HP2
 2782 N -162.00 N
10Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
 2780 N -164.00 N
11Viking Wintech
 2769 N -175.00 N
12Vredestein Wintrac Pro
 2768 N -176.00 N
13Hankook Winter i cept evo3
 2765 N -179.00 N
14Toyo Observe S 944
 2763 N -181.00 N
15Uniroyal WinterExpert
 2759 N -185.00 N
16Barum Polaris 5
 2756 N -188.00 N
17Dunlop Winter Sport 5
 2755 N -189.00 N
18Paxaro Inverno
 2737 N -207.00 N
19Semperit Speed Grip 5
 2646 N -298.00 N
20Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro
 2571 N -373.00 N
RefReference Budget
 2464 N -480.00 N
RefReference Summer
 748 N -2,196.00 N

The difference between best and worst was 74.6% (2,196 N).

Snow Handling

Snow handling average speed

Higher is better ↑
Position / TyreResultGap to best
1Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
 60.6 km/h Best
2BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2
 60 km/h -0.60 km/h
3Kleber Krisalp HP3
 59.9 km/h -0.70 km/h
4Debica Frigo HP2
 59.8 km/h -0.80 km/h
4Vredestein Wintrac Pro
 59.8 km/h -0.80 km/h
6Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
 59.7 km/h -0.90 km/h
7Barum Polaris 5
 59.5 km/h -1.10 km/h
8Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
 59.3 km/h -1.30 km/h
9Laufenn I Fit+
 59.2 km/h -1.40 km/h
10Dunlop Winter Sport 5
 59.1 km/h -1.50 km/h
11Viking Wintech
 59 km/h -1.60 km/h
11Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
 59 km/h -1.60 km/h
13Uniroyal WinterExpert
 58.8 km/h -1.80 km/h
14Firestone Winterhawk 4
 58.7 km/h -1.90 km/h
15Semperit Speed Grip 5
 58.1 km/h -2.50 km/h
16Hankook Winter i cept evo3
 57.7 km/h -2.90 km/h
17Paxaro Inverno
 57.5 km/h -3.10 km/h
18Toyo Observe S 944
 57.4 km/h -3.20 km/h
RefReference Budget
 57.3 km/h -3.30 km/h
19Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
 57 km/h -3.60 km/h
20Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro
 56.9 km/h -3.70 km/h

The difference between best and worst was 6.1% (3.7 Km/H).

Snow Slalom

Lateral acceleration

Higher is better ↑
Position / TyreResultGap to best
1Kleber Krisalp HP3
 3.38 m/sec2 Best
2BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2
 3.34 m/sec2 -0.04 m/sec2
2Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
 3.34 m/sec2 -0.04 m/sec2
4Laufenn I Fit+
 3.3 m/sec2 -0.08 m/sec2
5Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
 3.27 m/sec2 -0.11 m/sec2
6Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
 3.25 m/sec2 -0.13 m/sec2
6Hankook Winter i cept evo3
 3.25 m/sec2 -0.13 m/sec2
8Firestone Winterhawk 4
 3.24 m/sec2 -0.14 m/sec2
9Vredestein Wintrac Pro
 3.23 m/sec2 -0.15 m/sec2
10Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
 3.19 m/sec2 -0.19 m/sec2
11Debica Frigo HP2
 3.18 m/sec2 -0.20 m/sec2
12Barum Polaris 5
 3.16 m/sec2 -0.22 m/sec2
13Dunlop Winter Sport 5
 3.15 m/sec2 -0.23 m/sec2
RefReference Budget
 3.13 m/sec2 -0.25 m/sec2
14
 3.13 m/sec2 -0.25 m/sec2
15Uniroyal WinterExpert
 3.11 m/sec2 -0.27 m/sec2
16Viking Wintech
 3.1 m/sec2 -0.28 m/sec2
17Semperit Speed Grip 5
 3.09 m/sec2 -0.29 m/sec2
18Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
 3.03 m/sec2 -0.35 m/sec2
19Paxaro Inverno
 3.02 m/sec2 -0.36 m/sec2
20Toyo Observe S 944
 2.97 m/sec2 -0.41 m/sec2
21Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro
 2.9 m/sec2 -0.48 m/sec2
RefReference Summer
 1.46 m/sec2 -1.92 m/sec2

The difference between best and worst was 56.8% (1.92 m/sec2).

Comfort

The Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 is once again at the front with the lowest external noise.

Noise

External noise in dB

Lower is better ↓
Position / TyreResultGap to best
1Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
 70.6 dB Best
2Kleber Krisalp HP3
 70.8 dB +0.20 dB
3Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
 71.4 dB +0.80 dB
4BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2
 71.7 dB +1.10 dB
4Paxaro Inverno
 71.7 dB +1.10 dB
4Viking Wintech
 71.7 dB +1.10 dB
7Firestone Winterhawk 4
 71.9 dB +1.30 dB
8Laufenn I Fit+
 72 dB +1.40 dB
8Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
 72 dB +1.40 dB
8Semperit Speed Grip 5
 72 dB +1.40 dB
11Uniroyal WinterExpert
 72.2 dB +1.60 dB
RefReference Budget
 72.2 dB +1.60 dB
RefReference Summer
 72.4 dB +1.80 dB
12Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro
 72.6 dB +2.00 dB
13Barum Polaris 5
 72.7 dB +2.10 dB
14Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
 72.8 dB +2.20 dB
15Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
 73 dB +2.40 dB
15Toyo Observe S 944
 73 dB +2.40 dB
17Vredestein Wintrac Pro
 73.6 dB +3.00 dB
18Hankook Winter i cept evo3
 73.8 dB +3.20 dB
19Dunlop Winter Sport 5
 74.1 dB +3.50 dB
20Debica Frigo HP2
 75.3 dB +4.70 dB

The difference between best and worst was 6.7% (4.7 dB).

Value

In the cost analysis, the anticipated kilometre lifespan greatly influences the chapter rating. Goodyear's UltraGrip Performance 3 achieves the best performance with 45,500 kilometres, calculated for the driven axle. Considering the value for money, the Polaris 5 from Barum ranks first due to its good lifespan and low cost. Additionally, it excels in rolling resistance.

Wear

Predicted tread life in KM

Higher is better ↑
Position / TyreResultGap to best
1Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
 45,500 KM Best
2Semperit Speed Grip 5
 44,476 KM -1,024 KM
3Toyo Observe S 944
 44,312 KM -1,188 KM
4Barum Polaris 5
 42,401 KM -3,099 KM
5Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
 41,387 KM -4,113 KM
6Uniroyal WinterExpert
 40,504 KM -4,996 KM
7Dunlop Winter Sport 5
 39,348 KM -6,152 KM
8BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2
 39,130 KM -6,370 KM
9Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
 38,266 KM -7,234 KM
10Firestone Winterhawk 4
 37,820 KM -7,680 KM
11Viking Wintech
 36,846 KM -8,654 KM
12Debica Frigo HP2
 36,609 KM -8,891 KM
13Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
 36,514 KM -8,986 KM
14Paxaro Inverno
 35,549 KM -9,951 KM
15Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
 34,421 KM -11,079 KM
16Hankook Winter i cept evo3
 34,407 KM -11,093 KM
17Laufenn I Fit+
 34,139 KM -11,361 KM
18Kleber Krisalp HP3
 33,916 KM -11,584 KM
19Vredestein Wintrac Pro
 31,400 KM -14,100 KM
20Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro
 29,534 KM -15,966 KM

The difference between best and worst was 35.1% (15,966 KM).

Value

Euros/1000km based on cost/wear

Lower is better ↓
Position / TyreResultGap to bestcost per 1,000 km
1Barum Polaris 5
 10.5 Price/1000 Best €12.15
2Toyo Observe S 944
 10.95 Price/1000 +0.45 Price/1000 €14.79
3Paxaro Inverno
 10.97 Price/1000 +0.47 Price/1000 €17.11
4Viking Wintech
 11.81 Price/1000 +1.31 Price/1000 €16.39
5Debica Frigo HP2
 11.88 Price/1000 +1.38 Price/1000 €18.46
6Semperit Speed Grip 5
 12.03 Price/1000 +1.53 Price/1000 €17.17
7Uniroyal WinterExpert
 12.84 Price/1000 +2.34 Price/1000 €17.29
8Laufenn I Fit+
 13.33 Price/1000 +2.83 Price/1000 €17.43
9Firestone Winterhawk 4
 14.54 Price/1000 +4.04 Price/1000 €20.95
10Dunlop Winter Sport 5
 14.87 Price/1000 +4.37 Price/1000 €18.59
11BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2
 14.95 Price/1000 +4.45 Price/1000 €20.06
12Hankook Winter i cept evo3
 15.4 Price/1000 +4.90 Price/1000 €22.10
13Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
 15.49 Price/1000 +4.99 Price/1000 €21.42
14Kleber Krisalp HP3
 16.07 Price/1000 +5.57 Price/1000 €21.53
15Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro
 16.93 Price/1000 +6.43 Price/1000 €24.71
16Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
 17.38 Price/1000 +6.88 Price/1000 €23.10
17Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
 18.12 Price/1000 +7.62 Price/1000 €23.31
18Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
 18.62 Price/1000 +8.12 Price/1000 €22.20
19Vredestein Wintrac Pro
 18.95 Price/1000 +8.45 Price/1000 €24.64
20Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
 19.61 Price/1000 +9.11 Price/1000 €23.83

The difference between best and worst was 86.8% (9.11 Price/1000). Over 40,000 km the cheapest tyre to own (Barum Polaris 5) works out €502 cheaper than the most expensive (Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro).

How this is calculated

Assumes a typical car using 8 l/100km (with rolling resistance causing 20% of fuel use), fuel at €1.65 per litre and €70 fitting per set of four. Purchase prices are from the time of the 2023 test; financing costs are excluded.

Rolling Resistance

Rolling resistance in kg t

Lower is better ↓
Position / TyreResultGap to bestExtra fuel / year
1Barum Polaris 5
 7.47 kg/t Best £0
2Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
 7.94 kg/t +0.47 kg/t £28
3Dunlop Winter Sport 5
 8.02 kg/t +0.55 kg/t £32
4Laufenn I Fit+
 8.05 kg/t +0.58 kg/t £34
5Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
 8.09 kg/t +0.62 kg/t £37
6Toyo Observe S 944
 8.11 kg/t +0.64 kg/t £38
7Viking Wintech
 8.23 kg/t +0.76 kg/t £45
8Uniroyal WinterExpert
 8.24 kg/t +0.77 kg/t £45
9BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2
 8.41 kg/t +0.94 kg/t £55
10Kleber Krisalp HP3
 8.43 kg/t +0.96 kg/t £57
11Vredestein Wintrac Pro
 8.45 kg/t +0.98 kg/t £58
12Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
 8.46 kg/t +0.99 kg/t £58
13Semperit Speed Grip 5
 8.48 kg/t +1.01 kg/t £60
RefReference Summer
 8.55 kg/t +1.08 kg/t £64
14Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
 8.57 kg/t +1.10 kg/t £65
15Paxaro Inverno
 8.65 kg/t +1.18 kg/t £70
16Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
 8.71 kg/t +1.24 kg/t £73
17Firestone Winterhawk 4
 8.76 kg/t +1.29 kg/t £76
18Hankook Winter i cept evo3
 8.79 kg/t +1.32 kg/t £78
18Debica Frigo HP2
 8.79 kg/t +1.32 kg/t £78
20Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro
 9 kg/t +1.53 kg/t £90
RefReference Budget
 9.43 kg/t +1.96 kg/t £116

The difference between best and worst was 26.2% (1.96 kg / t). Over 19,000 km a year at £1.45/L, the Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro uses about 62 L (£90) more fuel than the Barum Polaris 5.

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19,000 km
£1.45/L
Estimates based on typical driving conditions. Rolling resistance accounts for approximately 20% of IC vehicle fuel consumption and 25% of EV energy consumption. Actual savings vary based on driving style, vehicle weight, road conditions, and tyre age. For comparative purposes only. Lifetime savings based on a 40,000km / 25,000 mile tread life.

Results

1st

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

225/45 R18 95V XL
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
Dry99.9%
Wet95.1%
Snow99.7%
Comfort100%
Value81.1%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (15)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

TestPosition in disciplineResultGap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better1st / 2042.3 mBest in this discipline
Dry HandlingHigher is better2nd / 20112.6 km/h-0.30 km/h
Wet BrakingLower is better4th / 2053.6 m+4.50 m
Wet HandlingHigher is better2nd / 2085.7 km/h-1.10 km/h
Wet CircleLower is better1st / 2012.34 sBest in this discipline
Straight AquaHigher is better10th / 2091.4 km/h-3.50 km/h
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better15th / 202.12 m/sec2-0.76 m/sec2
Snow BrakingLower is better1st / 2029.2 mBest in this discipline
Snow TractionHigher is better1st / 202944 NBest in this discipline
Snow HandlingHigher is better1st / 2060.6 km/hBest in this discipline
Snow SlalomHigher is better2nd / 203.34 m/sec2-0.04 m/sec2
NoiseLower is better1st / 2070.6 dBBest in this discipline
WearHigher is better5th / 2041387 KM-4,113.00 KM
ValueLower is better17th / 2018.12 Price/1000+7.62 Price/1000
Rolling ResistanceLower is better12th / 208.46 kg/t+0.99 kg/t
EU Label
D/B/68
3PMSF
Yes
Price
750.00
2nd

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

225/45 R18 95V XL
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
Dry97.5%
Wet95.5%
Snow97.2%
Comfort98.9%
Value86.2%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (15)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

TestPosition in disciplineResultGap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better3rd / 2043.6 m+1.30 m
Dry HandlingHigher is better13th / 20110.7 km/h-2.20 km/h
Wet BrakingLower is better2nd / 2053 m+3.90 m
Wet HandlingHigher is better3rd / 2085.5 km/h-1.30 km/h
Wet CircleLower is better8th / 2012.63 s+0.29 s
Straight AquaHigher is better6th / 2093.1 km/h-1.80 km/h
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better5th / 202.4 m/sec2-0.48 m/sec2
Snow BrakingLower is better4th / 2030.1 m+0.90 m
Snow TractionHigher is better4th / 202858 N-86.00 N
Snow HandlingHigher is better6th / 2059.7 km/h-0.90 km/h
Snow SlalomHigher is better6th / 203.25 m/sec2-0.13 m/sec2
NoiseLower is better3rd / 2071.4 dB+0.80 dB
WearHigher is better1st / 2045500 KMBest in this discipline
ValueLower is better13th / 2015.49 Price/1000+4.99 Price/1000
Rolling ResistanceLower is better16th / 208.71 kg/t+1.24 kg/t
EU Label
C/B/71
3PMSF
Yes
Price
705.00
3rd

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P

225/45 R18 95V XL
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
Dry99.1%
Wet95%
Snow96.6%
Comfort98.1%
Value78.8%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (15)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

TestPosition in disciplineResultGap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better2nd / 2043.1 m+0.80 m
Dry HandlingHigher is better1st / 20112.9 km/hBest in this discipline
Wet BrakingLower is better5th / 2054.6 m+5.50 m
Wet HandlingHigher is better3rd / 2085.5 km/h-1.30 km/h
Wet CircleLower is better3rd / 2012.47 s+0.13 s
Straight AquaHigher is better10th / 2091.4 km/h-3.50 km/h
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better4th / 202.42 m/sec2-0.46 m/sec2
Snow BrakingLower is better8th / 2030.5 m+1.30 m
Snow TractionHigher is better6th / 202830 N-114.00 N
Snow HandlingHigher is better8th / 2059.3 km/h-1.30 km/h
Snow SlalomHigher is better5th / 203.27 m/sec2-0.11 m/sec2
NoiseLower is better8th / 2072 dB+1.40 dB
WearHigher is better13th / 2036514 KM-8,986.00 KM
ValueLower is better18th / 2018.62 Price/1000+8.12 Price/1000
Rolling ResistanceLower is better2nd / 207.94 kg/t+0.47 kg/t
EU Label
C/B/71
3PMSF
Yes
Price
680.00
4th

BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2

225/45 R18 95V XL
BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2
Dry95.5%
Wet93.4%
Snow98.8%
Comfort98.5%
Value82.8%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (15)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

TestPosition in disciplineResultGap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better12th / 2045.6 m+3.30 m
Dry HandlingHigher is better11th / 20110.9 km/h-2.00 km/h
Wet BrakingLower is better10th / 2055 m+5.90 m
Wet HandlingHigher is better10th / 2083 km/h-3.80 km/h
Wet CircleLower is better15th / 2012.86 s+0.52 s
Straight AquaHigher is better3rd / 2094.6 km/h-0.30 km/h
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better3rd / 202.44 m/sec2-0.44 m/sec2
Snow BrakingLower is better2nd / 2029.3 m+0.10 m
Snow TractionHigher is better2nd / 202883 N-61.00 N
Snow HandlingHigher is better2nd / 2060 km/h-0.60 km/h
Snow SlalomHigher is better2nd / 203.34 m/sec2-0.04 m/sec2
NoiseLower is better4th / 2071.7 dB+1.10 dB
WearHigher is better8th / 2039130 KM-6,370.00 KM
ValueLower is better11th / 2014.95 Price/1000+4.45 Price/1000
Rolling ResistanceLower is better9th / 208.41 kg/t+0.94 kg/t
EU Label
C/B/69
3PMSF
Yes
Price
585.00
5th

Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2

225/45 R18 95V XL
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
Dry96.5%
Wet94%
Snow96%
Comfort97%
Value78.8%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (15)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

TestPosition in disciplineResultGap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better6th / 2044.4 m+2.10 m
Dry HandlingHigher is better14th / 20110.4 km/h-2.50 km/h
Wet BrakingLower is better5th / 2054.6 m+5.50 m
Wet HandlingHigher is better9th / 2083.3 km/h-3.50 km/h
Wet CircleLower is better3rd / 2012.47 s+0.13 s
Straight AquaHigher is better4th / 2094.5 km/h-0.40 km/h
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better10th / 202.21 m/sec2-0.67 m/sec2
Snow BrakingLower is better11th / 2030.7 m+1.50 m
Snow TractionHigher is better5th / 202848 N-96.00 N
Snow HandlingHigher is better11th / 2059 km/h-1.60 km/h
Snow SlalomHigher is better10th / 203.19 m/sec2-0.19 m/sec2
NoiseLower is better14th / 2072.8 dB+2.20 dB
WearHigher is better9th / 2038266 KM-7,234.00 KM
ValueLower is better16th / 2017.38 Price/1000+6.88 Price/1000
Rolling ResistanceLower is better14th / 208.57 kg/t+1.10 kg/t
EU Label
C/B/72
3PMSF
Yes
Price
665.00
6th

Hankook Winter i cept evo3

225/45 R18 95V XL
Hankook Winter i cept evo3
Dry97.9%
Wet94.9%
Snow95.3%
Comfort95.7%
Value77%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (15)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

TestPosition in disciplineResultGap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better4th / 2043.8 m+1.50 m
Dry HandlingHigher is better5th / 20112 km/h-0.90 km/h
Wet BrakingLower is better10th / 2055 m+5.90 m
Wet HandlingHigher is better5th / 2084.3 km/h-2.50 km/h
Wet CircleLower is better15th / 2012.86 s+0.52 s
Straight AquaHigher is better1st / 2094.9 km/hBest in this discipline
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better1st / 202.88 m/sec2Best in this discipline
Snow BrakingLower is better6th / 2030.3 m+1.10 m
Snow TractionHigher is better13th / 202765 N-179.00 N
Snow HandlingHigher is better16th / 2057.7 km/h-2.90 km/h
Snow SlalomHigher is better6th / 203.25 m/sec2-0.13 m/sec2
NoiseLower is better18th / 2073.8 dB+3.20 dB
WearHigher is better16th / 2034407 KM-11,093.00 KM
ValueLower is better12th / 2015.4 Price/1000+4.90 Price/1000
Rolling ResistanceLower is better18th / 208.79 kg/t+1.32 kg/t
EU Label
D/B/72
3PMSF
Yes
Price
530.00
7th

Dunlop Winter Sport 5

225/45 R18 95V XL
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
Dry95.1%
Wet92.7%
Snow94.9%
Comfort95.3%
Value84.6%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (15)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

TestPosition in disciplineResultGap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better14th / 2045.8 m+3.50 m
Dry HandlingHigher is better14th / 20110.4 km/h-2.50 km/h
Wet BrakingLower is better18th / 2056.4 m+7.30 m
Wet HandlingHigher is better6th / 2084 km/h-2.80 km/h
Wet CircleLower is better10th / 2012.71 s+0.37 s
Straight AquaHigher is better16th / 2090.6 km/h-4.30 km/h
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better8th / 202.29 m/sec2-0.59 m/sec2
Snow BrakingLower is better11th / 2030.7 m+1.50 m
Snow TractionHigher is better17th / 202755 N-189.00 N
Snow HandlingHigher is better10th / 2059.1 km/h-1.50 km/h
Snow SlalomHigher is better13th / 203.15 m/sec2-0.23 m/sec2
NoiseLower is better19th / 2074.1 dB+3.50 dB
WearHigher is better7th / 2039348 KM-6,152.00 KM
ValueLower is better10th / 2014.87 Price/1000+4.37 Price/1000
Rolling ResistanceLower is better3rd / 208.02 kg/t+0.55 kg/t
EU Label
C/B/72
3PMSF
Yes
Price
585.00
8th

Vredestein Wintrac Pro

225/45 R18 95W XL
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
Dry96.6%
Wet91.5%
Snow96%
Comfort95.9%
Value72.3%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (15)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

TestPosition in disciplineResultGap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better8th / 2044.5 m+2.20 m
Dry HandlingHigher is better11th / 20110.9 km/h-2.00 km/h
Wet BrakingLower is better19th / 2056.9 m+7.80 m
Wet HandlingHigher is better12th / 2082.5 km/h-4.30 km/h
Wet CircleLower is better14th / 2012.83 s+0.49 s
Straight AquaHigher is better13th / 2091.1 km/h-3.80 km/h
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better13th / 202.17 m/sec2-0.71 m/sec2
Snow BrakingLower is better9th / 2030.6 m+1.40 m
Snow TractionHigher is better12th / 202768 N-176.00 N
Snow HandlingHigher is better4th / 2059.8 km/h-0.80 km/h
Snow SlalomHigher is better9th / 203.23 m/sec2-0.15 m/sec2
NoiseLower is better17th / 2073.6 dB+3.00 dB
WearHigher is better19th / 2031400 KM-14,100.00 KM
ValueLower is better19th / 2018.95 Price/1000+8.45 Price/1000
Rolling ResistanceLower is better11th / 208.45 kg/t+0.98 kg/t
EU Label
D/B/72
3PMSF
Yes
Price
595.00
9th

Barum Polaris 5

225/45 R18 95V XL
Barum Polaris 5
Dry96.3%
Wet92.1%
Snow94.9%
Comfort97.1%
Value97.5%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (15)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

TestPosition in disciplineResultGap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better11th / 2045.4 m+3.10 m
Dry HandlingHigher is better3rd / 20112.2 km/h-0.70 km/h
Wet BrakingLower is better12th / 2055.6 m+6.50 m
Wet HandlingHigher is better17th / 2081.4 km/h-5.40 km/h
Wet CircleLower is better7th / 2012.57 s+0.23 s
Straight AquaHigher is better12th / 2091.2 km/h-3.70 km/h
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better16th / 202.11 m/sec2-0.77 m/sec2
Snow BrakingLower is better16th / 2031 m+1.80 m
Snow TractionHigher is better16th / 202756 N-188.00 N
Snow HandlingHigher is better7th / 2059.5 km/h-1.10 km/h
Snow SlalomHigher is better12th / 203.16 m/sec2-0.22 m/sec2
NoiseLower is better13th / 2072.7 dB+2.10 dB
WearHigher is better4th / 2042401 KM-3,099.00 KM
ValueLower is better1st / 2010.5 Price/1000Best in this discipline
Rolling ResistanceLower is better1st / 207.47 kg/tBest in this discipline
EU Label
D/C/72
3PMSF
Yes
Price
445.00
10th

Bridgestone Blizzak LM005

225/45 R18 95V XL
Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
Dry97.3%
Wet98.9%
Snow93.2%
Comfort96.7%
Value75.7%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (15)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

TestPosition in disciplineResultGap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better6th / 2044.4 m+2.10 m
Dry HandlingHigher is better4th / 20112.1 km/h-0.80 km/h
Wet BrakingLower is better1st / 2049.1 mBest in this discipline
Wet HandlingHigher is better1st / 2086.8 km/hBest in this discipline
Wet CircleLower is better2nd / 2012.41 s+0.07 s
Straight AquaHigher is better5th / 2093.2 km/h-1.70 km/h
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better2nd / 202.55 m/sec2-0.33 m/sec2
Snow BrakingLower is better15th / 2030.9 m+1.70 m
Snow TractionHigher is better10th / 202780 N-164.00 N
Snow HandlingHigher is better19th / 2057 km/h-3.60 km/h
Snow SlalomHigher is better17th / 203.03 m/sec2-0.35 m/sec2
NoiseLower is better15th / 2073 dB+2.40 dB
WearHigher is better15th / 2034421 KM-11,079.00 KM
ValueLower is better20th / 2019.61 Price/1000+9.11 Price/1000
Rolling ResistanceLower is better5th / 208.09 kg/t+0.62 kg/t
EU Label
C/A/72
3PMSF
Yes
Price
675.00
11th

Kleber Krisalp HP3

225/45 R18 95V XL
Kleber Krisalp HP3
Dry95.2%
Wet93.1%
Snow98.8%
Comfort99.7%
Value77.1%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (15)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

TestPosition in disciplineResultGap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better12th / 2045.6 m+3.30 m
Dry HandlingHigher is better17th / 20110.2 km/h-2.70 km/h
Wet BrakingLower is better8th / 2054.9 m+5.80 m
Wet HandlingHigher is better16th / 2081.7 km/h-5.10 km/h
Wet CircleLower is better11th / 2012.72 s+0.38 s
Straight AquaHigher is better2nd / 2094.7 km/h-0.20 km/h
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better6th / 202.34 m/sec2-0.54 m/sec2
Snow BrakingLower is better2nd / 2029.3 m+0.10 m
Snow TractionHigher is better3rd / 202861 N-83.00 N
Snow HandlingHigher is better3rd / 2059.9 km/h-0.70 km/h
Snow SlalomHigher is better1st / 203.38 m/sec2Best in this discipline
NoiseLower is better2nd / 2070.8 dB+0.20 dB
WearHigher is better18th / 2033916 KM-11,584.00 KM
ValueLower is better14th / 2016.07 Price/1000+5.57 Price/1000
Rolling ResistanceLower is better10th / 208.43 kg/t+0.96 kg/t
EU Label
C/B/69
3PMSF
Yes
Price
545.00
12th

Uniroyal WinterExpert

225/45 R18 95V XL
Uniroyal WinterExpert
Dry93.8%
Wet93.5%
Snow94.5%
Comfort97.8%
Value87.7%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (15)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

TestPosition in disciplineResultGap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better20th / 2047.1 m+4.80 m
Dry HandlingHigher is better14th / 20110.4 km/h-2.50 km/h
Wet BrakingLower is better7th / 2054.7 m+5.60 m
Wet HandlingHigher is better11th / 2082.9 km/h-3.90 km/h
Wet CircleLower is better8th / 2012.63 s+0.29 s
Straight AquaHigher is better14th / 2091 km/h-3.90 km/h
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better7th / 202.33 m/sec2-0.55 m/sec2
Snow BrakingLower is better11th / 2030.7 m+1.50 m
Snow TractionHigher is better15th / 202759 N-185.00 N
Snow HandlingHigher is better13th / 2058.8 km/h-1.80 km/h
Snow SlalomHigher is better14th / 203.11 m/sec2-0.27 m/sec2
NoiseLower is better11th / 2072.2 dB+1.60 dB
WearHigher is better6th / 2040504 KM-4,996.00 KM
ValueLower is better7th / 2012.84 Price/1000+2.34 Price/1000
Rolling ResistanceLower is better8th / 208.24 kg/t+0.77 kg/t
EU Label
C/C/72
3PMSF
Yes
Price
520.00
13th

Laufenn I Fit+

225/45 R18 95V XL
Laufenn I Fit+
Dry95.9%
Wet91.2%
Snow96.7%
Comfort98.1%
Value82.4%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (15)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

TestPosition in disciplineResultGap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better10th / 2044.8 m+2.50 m
Dry HandlingHigher is better18th / 20110 km/h-2.90 km/h
Wet BrakingLower is better8th / 2054.9 m+5.80 m
Wet HandlingHigher is better13th / 2082.1 km/h-4.70 km/h
Wet CircleLower is better13th / 2012.82 s+0.48 s
Straight AquaHigher is better19th / 2088.7 km/h-6.20 km/h
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better19th / 201.8 m/sec2-1.08 m/sec2
Snow BrakingLower is better9th / 2030.6 m+1.40 m
Snow TractionHigher is better6th / 202830 N-114.00 N
Snow HandlingHigher is better9th / 2059.2 km/h-1.40 km/h
Snow SlalomHigher is better4th / 203.3 m/sec2-0.08 m/sec2
NoiseLower is better8th / 2072 dB+1.40 dB
WearHigher is better17th / 2034139 KM-11,361.00 KM
ValueLower is better8th / 2013.33 Price/1000+2.83 Price/1000
Rolling ResistanceLower is better4th / 208.05 kg/t+0.58 kg/t
EU Label
D/C/72
3PMSF
Yes
Price
455.00
14th

Paxaro Inverno

225/45 R18 95V XL
Paxaro Inverno
Dry95.5%
Wet91.9%
Snow93.4%
Comfort98.5%
Value85.8%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (15)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

TestPosition in disciplineResultGap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better14th / 2045.8 m+3.50 m
Dry HandlingHigher is better10th / 20111.3 km/h-1.60 km/h
Wet BrakingLower is better14th / 2055.9 m+6.80 m
Wet HandlingHigher is better15th / 2081.9 km/h-4.90 km/h
Wet CircleLower is better12th / 2012.8 s+0.46 s
Straight AquaHigher is better8th / 2092.1 km/h-2.80 km/h
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better12th / 202.18 m/sec2-0.70 m/sec2
Snow BrakingLower is better7th / 2030.4 m+1.20 m
Snow TractionHigher is better18th / 202737 N-207.00 N
Snow HandlingHigher is better17th / 2057.5 km/h-3.10 km/h
Snow SlalomHigher is better18th / 203.02 m/sec2-0.36 m/sec2
NoiseLower is better4th / 2071.7 dB+1.10 dB
WearHigher is better14th / 2035549 KM-9,951.00 KM
ValueLower is better3rd / 2010.97 Price/1000+0.47 Price/1000
Rolling ResistanceLower is better15th / 208.65 kg/t+1.18 kg/t
EU Label
D/C/72
3PMSF
Yes
Price
390.00
15th

Toyo Observe S 944

225/45 R18 95V XL
Toyo Observe S 944
Dry97%
Wet91.1%
Snow92.9%
Comfort96.7%
Value95.1%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (15)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

TestPosition in disciplineResultGap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better8th / 2044.5 m+2.20 m
Dry HandlingHigher is better6th / 20111.8 km/h-1.10 km/h
Wet BrakingLower is better13th / 2055.8 m+6.70 m
Wet HandlingHigher is better19th / 2080.3 km/h-6.50 km/h
Wet CircleLower is better20th / 2012.97 s+0.63 s
Straight AquaHigher is better15th / 2090.9 km/h-4.00 km/h
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better9th / 202.22 m/sec2-0.66 m/sec2
Snow BrakingLower is better14th / 2030.8 m+1.60 m
Snow TractionHigher is better14th / 202763 N-181.00 N
Snow HandlingHigher is better18th / 2057.4 km/h-3.20 km/h
Snow SlalomHigher is better19th / 202.97 m/sec2-0.41 m/sec2
NoiseLower is better15th / 2073 dB+2.40 dB
WearHigher is better3rd / 2044312 KM-1,188.00 KM
ValueLower is better2nd / 2010.95 Price/1000+0.45 Price/1000
Rolling ResistanceLower is better6th / 208.11 kg/t+0.64 kg/t
EU Label
D/B/71
3PMSF
Yes
Price
485.00
16th

Semperit Speed Grip 5

225/45 R18 95V XL
Semperit Speed Grip 5
Dry94.7%
Wet90.7%
Snow92.6%
Comfort98.1%
Value91.4%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (15)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

TestPosition in disciplineResultGap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better18th / 2046.6 m+4.30 m
Dry HandlingHigher is better9th / 20111.4 km/h-1.50 km/h
Wet BrakingLower is better15th / 2056.1 m+7.00 m
Wet HandlingHigher is better20th / 2079.5 km/h-7.30 km/h
Wet CircleLower is better19th / 2012.95 s+0.61 s
Straight AquaHigher is better7th / 2092.4 km/h-2.50 km/h
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better14th / 202.16 m/sec2-0.72 m/sec2
Snow BrakingLower is better19th / 2031.3 m+2.10 m
Snow TractionHigher is better19th / 202646 N-298.00 N
Snow HandlingHigher is better15th / 2058.1 km/h-2.50 km/h
Snow SlalomHigher is better16th / 203.09 m/sec2-0.29 m/sec2
NoiseLower is better8th / 2072 dB+1.40 dB
WearHigher is better2nd / 2044476 KM-1,024.00 KM
ValueLower is better6th / 2012.03 Price/1000+1.53 Price/1000
Rolling ResistanceLower is better13th / 208.48 kg/t+1.01 kg/t
EU Label
C/B/72
3PMSF
Yes
Price
535.00
17th

Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro

225/45 R18 95V XL
Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro
Dry97.4%
Wet92.5%
Snow90.1%
Comfort97.3%
Value70.6%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (15)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

TestPosition in disciplineResultGap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better5th / 2044.1 m+1.80 m
Dry HandlingHigher is better7th / 20111.6 km/h-1.30 km/h
Wet BrakingLower is better16th / 2056.2 m+7.10 m
Wet HandlingHigher is better8th / 2083.9 km/h-2.90 km/h
Wet CircleLower is better5th / 2012.5 s+0.16 s
Straight AquaHigher is better17th / 2090.5 km/h-4.40 km/h
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better18th / 202 m/sec2-0.88 m/sec2
Snow BrakingLower is better19th / 2031.3 m+2.10 m
Snow TractionHigher is better20th / 202571 N-373.00 N
Snow HandlingHigher is better20th / 2056.9 km/h-3.70 km/h
Snow SlalomHigher is better20th / 202.9 m/sec2-0.48 m/sec2
NoiseLower is better12th / 2072.6 dB+2.00 dB
WearHigher is better20th / 2029534 KM-15,966.00 KM
ValueLower is better15th / 2016.93 Price/1000+6.43 Price/1000
Rolling ResistanceLower is better20th / 209 kg/t+1.53 kg/t
EU Label
D/B/70
3PMSF
Yes
Price
500.00
18th

Debica Frigo HP2

225/45 R18 95V XL
Debica Frigo HP2
Dry93.6%
Wet90.3%
Snow96.1%
Comfort93.8%
Value84.2%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (15)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

TestPosition in disciplineResultGap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better19th / 2046.8 m+4.50 m
Dry HandlingHigher is better19th / 20109.4 km/h-3.50 km/h
Wet BrakingLower is better20th / 2057.7 m+8.60 m
Wet HandlingHigher is better13th / 2082.1 km/h-4.70 km/h
Wet CircleLower is better18th / 2012.94 s+0.60 s
Straight AquaHigher is better18th / 2089 km/h-5.90 km/h
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better17th / 202.03 m/sec2-0.85 m/sec2
Snow BrakingLower is better4th / 2030.1 m+0.90 m
Snow TractionHigher is better9th / 202782 N-162.00 N
Snow HandlingHigher is better4th / 2059.8 km/h-0.80 km/h
Snow SlalomHigher is better11th / 203.18 m/sec2-0.20 m/sec2
NoiseLower is better20th / 2075.3 dB+4.70 dB
WearHigher is better12th / 2036609 KM-8,891.00 KM
ValueLower is better5th / 2011.88 Price/1000+1.38 Price/1000
Rolling ResistanceLower is better18th / 208.79 kg/t+1.32 kg/t
EU Label
D/B/72
3PMSF
Yes
Price
435.00
19th

Viking Wintech

225/45 R18 95V XL
Viking Wintech
Dry95.2%
Wet89.4%
Snow94.4%
Comfort98.5%
Value86.6%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (15)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

TestPosition in disciplineResultGap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better16th / 2046.2 m+3.90 m
Dry HandlingHigher is better8th / 20111.5 km/h-1.40 km/h
Wet BrakingLower is better16th / 2056.2 m+7.10 m
Wet HandlingHigher is better18th / 2081.1 km/h-5.70 km/h
Wet CircleLower is better17th / 2012.88 s+0.54 s
Straight AquaHigher is better20th / 2085.7 km/h-9.20 km/h
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better20th / 201.59 m/sec2-1.29 m/sec2
Snow BrakingLower is better16th / 2031 m+1.80 m
Snow TractionHigher is better11th / 202769 N-175.00 N
Snow HandlingHigher is better11th / 2059 km/h-1.60 km/h
Snow SlalomHigher is better15th / 203.1 m/sec2-0.28 m/sec2
NoiseLower is better4th / 2071.7 dB+1.10 dB
WearHigher is better11th / 2036846 KM-8,654.00 KM
ValueLower is better4th / 2011.81 Price/1000+1.31 Price/1000
Rolling ResistanceLower is better7th / 208.23 kg/t+0.76 kg/t
EU Label
D/C/72
3PMSF
Yes
Price
435.00
20th

Firestone Winterhawk 4

225/45 R18 95V XL
Firestone Winterhawk 4
Dry93.7%
Wet94.6%
Snow95.4%
Comfort98.2%
Value80.9%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (15)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

TestPosition in disciplineResultGap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better17th / 2046.5 m+4.20 m
Dry HandlingHigher is better20th / 20108.9 km/h-4.00 km/h
Wet BrakingLower is better2nd / 2053 m+3.90 m
Wet HandlingHigher is better6th / 2084 km/h-2.80 km/h
Wet CircleLower is better6th / 2012.56 s+0.22 s
Straight AquaHigher is better9th / 2091.7 km/h-3.20 km/h
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better10th / 202.21 m/sec2-0.67 m/sec2
Snow BrakingLower is better16th / 2031 m+1.80 m
Snow TractionHigher is better8th / 202785 N-159.00 N
Snow HandlingHigher is better14th / 2058.7 km/h-1.90 km/h
Snow SlalomHigher is better8th / 203.24 m/sec2-0.14 m/sec2
NoiseLower is better7th / 2071.9 dB+1.30 dB
WearHigher is better10th / 2037820 KM-7,680.00 KM
ValueLower is better9th / 2014.54 Price/1000+4.04 Price/1000
Rolling ResistanceLower is better17th / 208.76 kg/t+1.29 kg/t
EU Label
D/B/71
3PMSF
Yes
Price
550.00

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