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2023 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test

Jonathan Benson
Data analyzed and reviewed by Jonathan Benson
11 min read Updated
Contents
  1. Introduction
  2. Dry
  3. Wet
  4. Snow
  5. Comfort
  6. Value
  7. Results
  8. Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
  9. Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
  10. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
  11. BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2
  12. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
  13. Hankook Winter i cept evo3
  14. Dunlop Winter Sport 5
  15. Vredestein Wintrac Pro
  16. Barum Polaris 5
  17. Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
  18. Kleber Krisalp HP3
  19. Uniroyal WinterExpert
  20. Laufenn I Fit+
  21. Paxaro Inverno
  22. Toyo Observe S 944
  23. Semperit Speed Grip 5
  24. Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro
  25. Debica Frigo HP2
  26. Viking Wintech
  27. Firestone Winterhawk 4

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 Publication:
225/45 R18 20 tyres 5 categories
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Test Publication:
Auto Bild
https://www.autobild.de/ratgeber/reifen/
Images courtesy of Auto Bild
Test Size: 225/45 R18
Tyres Tested: 20 tyres
Test Categories:
5 categories (15 tests)
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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

Spread: 9.30 M (24.6%)|Avg: 44.72 M
Dry braking in meters (100 - 0 km/h) (Lower is better)
  1. Reference Summer Ref
    37.80 M
  2. Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
    42.30 M
  3. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
    43.10 M
  4. Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
    43.60 M
  5. Hankook Winter i cept evo3
    43.80 M
  6. Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro
    44.10 M
  7. Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
    44.40 M
  8. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
    44.40 M
  9. Vredestein Wintrac Pro
    44.50 M
  10. Toyo Observe S 944
    44.50 M
  11. Laufenn I Fit Plus
    44.80 M
  12. Reference Budget Ref
    45.20 M
  13. Barum Polaris 5
    45.40 M
  14. BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2
    45.60 M
  15. Kleber Krisalp HP3
    45.60 M
  16. Dunlop Winter Sport 5
    45.80 M
  17. Paxaro Inverno
    45.80 M
  18. Viking Wintech
    46.20 M
  19. Firestone Winterhawk 4
    46.50 M
  20. Semperit Speed Grip 5
    46.60 M
  21. Debica Frigo HP2
    46.80 M
  22. Uniroyal WinterExpert
    47.10 M

Dry Handling

Spread: 8.30 Km/H (7.2%)|Avg: 111.13 Km/H
Dry Handling Average Speed (Higher is better)
  1. Reference Summer Ref
    115.80 Km/H
  2. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
    112.90 Km/H
  3. Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
    112.60 Km/H
  4. Barum Polaris 5
    112.20 Km/H
  5. Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
    112.10 Km/H
  6. Hankook Winter i cept evo3
    112.00 Km/H
  7. Toyo Observe S 944
    111.80 Km/H
  8. Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro
    111.60 Km/H
  9. Viking Wintech
    111.50 Km/H
  10. Semperit Speed Grip 5
    111.40 Km/H
  11. Paxaro Inverno
    111.30 Km/H
  12. Vredestein Wintrac Pro
    110.90 Km/H
  13. BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2
    110.90 Km/H
  14. Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
    110.70 Km/H
  15. Dunlop Winter Sport 5
    110.40 Km/H
  16. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
    110.40 Km/H
  17. Uniroyal WinterExpert
    110.40 Km/H
  18. Kleber Krisalp HP3
    110.20 Km/H
  19. Laufenn I Fit Plus
    110.00 Km/H
  20. Debica Frigo HP2
    109.40 Km/H
  21. Firestone Winterhawk 4
    108.90 Km/H
  22. Reference Budget Ref
    107.50 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

Spread: 17.30 M (35.2%)|Avg: 55.38 M
Wet braking in meters (100 - 0 km/h) (Lower is better)
  1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
    49.10 M
  2. Reference Summer Ref
    52.80 M
  3. Firestone Winterhawk 4
    53.00 M
  4. Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
    53.00 M
  5. Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
    53.60 M
  6. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
    54.60 M
  7. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
    54.60 M
  8. Uniroyal WinterExpert
    54.70 M
  9. Laufenn I Fit Plus
    54.90 M
  10. Kleber Krisalp HP3
    54.90 M
  11. BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2
    55.00 M
  12. Hankook Winter i cept evo3
    55.00 M
  13. Barum Polaris 5
    55.60 M
  14. Toyo Observe S 944
    55.80 M
  15. Paxaro Inverno
    55.90 M
  16. Semperit Speed Grip 5
    56.10 M
  17. Viking Wintech
    56.20 M
  18. Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro
    56.20 M
  19. Dunlop Winter Sport 5
    56.40 M
  20. Vredestein Wintrac Pro
    56.90 M
  21. Debica Frigo HP2
    57.70 M
  22. Reference Budget Ref
    66.40 M

Wet Handling

Spread: 13.60 Km/H (15.7%)|Avg: 82.77 Km/H
Wet Handling Average Speed (Higher is better)
  1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
    86.80 Km/H
  2. Reference Summer Ref
    86.20 Km/H
  3. Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
    85.70 Km/H
  4. Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
    85.50 Km/H
  5. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
    85.50 Km/H
  6. Hankook Winter i cept evo3
    84.30 Km/H
  7. Dunlop Winter Sport 5
    84.00 Km/H
  8. Firestone Winterhawk 4
    84.00 Km/H
  9. Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro
    83.90 Km/H
  10. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
    83.30 Km/H
  11. BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2
    83.00 Km/H
  12. Uniroyal WinterExpert
    82.90 Km/H
  13. Vredestein Wintrac Pro
    82.50 Km/H
  14. Debica Frigo HP2
    82.10 Km/H
  15. Laufenn I Fit Plus
    82.10 Km/H
  16. Paxaro Inverno
    81.90 Km/H
  17. Kleber Krisalp HP3
    81.70 Km/H
  18. Barum Polaris 5
    81.40 Km/H
  19. Viking Wintech
    81.10 Km/H
  20. Toyo Observe S 944
    80.30 Km/H
  21. Semperit Speed Grip 5
    79.50 Km/H
  22. Reference Budget Ref
    73.20 Km/H

Wet Circle

Spread: 1.97 s (16.9%)|Avg: 12.69 s
Wet Circle Lap Time in seconds (Lower is better)
  1. Reference Summer Ref
    11.69 s
  2. Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
    12.34 s
  3. Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
    12.41 s
  4. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
    12.47 s
  5. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
    12.47 s
  6. Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro
    12.50 s
  7. Firestone Winterhawk 4
    12.56 s
  8. Barum Polaris 5
    12.57 s
  9. Uniroyal WinterExpert
    12.63 s
  10. Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
    12.63 s
  11. Dunlop Winter Sport 5
    12.71 s
  12. Kleber Krisalp HP3
    12.72 s
  13. Paxaro Inverno
    12.80 s
  14. Laufenn I Fit Plus
    12.82 s
  15. Vredestein Wintrac Pro
    12.83 s
  16. BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2
    12.86 s
  17. Hankook Winter i cept evo3
    12.86 s
  18. Viking Wintech
    12.88 s
  19. Debica Frigo HP2
    12.94 s
  20. Semperit Speed Grip 5
    12.95 s
  21. Toyo Observe S 944
    12.97 s
  22. Reference Budget Ref
    13.66 s

Straight Aqua

Spread: 14.30 Km/H (15.1%)|Avg: 91.27 Km/H
Float Speed in Km/H (Higher is better)
  1. Hankook Winter i cept evo3
    94.90 Km/H
  2. Kleber Krisalp HP3
    94.70 Km/H
  3. Reference Summer Ref
    94.70 Km/H
  4. BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2
    94.60 Km/H
  5. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
    94.50 Km/H
  6. Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
    93.20 Km/H
  7. Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
    93.10 Km/H
  8. Semperit Speed Grip 5
    92.40 Km/H
  9. Paxaro Inverno
    92.10 Km/H
  10. Firestone Winterhawk 4
    91.70 Km/H
  11. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
    91.40 Km/H
  12. Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
    91.40 Km/H
  13. Barum Polaris 5
    91.20 Km/H
  14. Vredestein Wintrac Pro
    91.10 Km/H
  15. Uniroyal WinterExpert
    91.00 Km/H
  16. Toyo Observe S 944
    90.90 Km/H
  17. Dunlop Winter Sport 5
    90.60 Km/H
  18. Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro
    90.50 Km/H
  19. Debica Frigo HP2
    89.00 Km/H
  20. Laufenn I Fit Plus
    88.70 Km/H
  21. Viking Wintech
    85.70 Km/H
  22. Reference Budget Ref
    80.60 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

Spread: 17.40 M (59.6%)|Avg: 31.31 M
Snow braking in meters (50 - 0 km/h) (Lower is better)
  1. Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
    29.20 M
  2. BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2
    29.30 M
  3. Kleber Krisalp HP3
    29.30 M
  4. Debica Frigo HP2
    30.10 M
  5. Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
    30.10 M
  6. Hankook Winter i cept evo3
    30.30 M
  7. Paxaro Inverno
    30.40 M
  8. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
    30.50 M
  9. Vredestein Wintrac Pro
    30.60 M
  10. Laufenn I Fit Plus
    30.60 M
  11. Uniroyal WinterExpert
    30.70 M
  12. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
    30.70 M
  13. Dunlop Winter Sport 5
    30.70 M
  14. Toyo Observe S 944
    30.80 M
  15. Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
    30.90 M
  16. Firestone Winterhawk 4
    31.00 M
  17. Viking Wintech
    31.00 M
  18. Barum Polaris 5
    31.00 M
  19. Semperit Speed Grip 5
    31.30 M
  20. Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro
    31.30 M
  21. Reference Budget Ref
    32.50 M
  22. Reference Summer Ref
    46.60 M

Snow Traction

Spread: 2196.00 N (74.6%)|Avg: 2677.36 N
Pulling Force in Newtons (Higher is better)
  1. Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
    2944.00 N
  2. BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2
    2883.00 N
  3. Kleber Krisalp HP3
    2861.00 N
  4. Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
    2858.00 N
  5. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
    2848.00 N
  6. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
    2830.00 N
  7. Laufenn I Fit Plus
    2830.00 N
  8. Firestone Winterhawk 4
    2785.00 N
  9. Debica Frigo HP2
    2782.00 N
  10. Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
    2780.00 N
  11. Viking Wintech
    2769.00 N
  12. Vredestein Wintrac Pro
    2768.00 N
  13. Hankook Winter i cept evo3
    2765.00 N
  14. Toyo Observe S 944
    2763.00 N
  15. Uniroyal WinterExpert
    2759.00 N
  16. Barum Polaris 5
    2756.00 N
  17. Dunlop Winter Sport 5
    2755.00 N
  18. Paxaro Inverno
    2737.00 N
  19. Semperit Speed Grip 5
    2646.00 N
  20. Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro
    2571.00 N
  21. Reference Budget Ref
    2464.00 N
  22. Reference Summer Ref
    748.00 N

Snow Handling

Spread: 3.70 Km/H (6.1%)|Avg: 58.78 Km/H
Snow handling average speed (Higher is better)
  1. Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
    60.60 Km/H
  2. BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2
    60.00 Km/H
  3. Kleber Krisalp HP3
    59.90 Km/H
  4. Vredestein Wintrac Pro
    59.80 Km/H
  5. Debica Frigo HP2
    59.80 Km/H
  6. Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
    59.70 Km/H
  7. Barum Polaris 5
    59.50 Km/H
  8. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
    59.30 Km/H
  9. Laufenn I Fit Plus
    59.20 Km/H
  10. Dunlop Winter Sport 5
    59.10 Km/H
  11. Viking Wintech
    59.00 Km/H
  12. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
    59.00 Km/H
  13. Uniroyal WinterExpert
    58.80 Km/H
  14. Firestone Winterhawk 4
    58.70 Km/H
  15. Semperit Speed Grip 5
    58.10 Km/H
  16. Hankook Winter i cept evo3
    57.70 Km/H
  17. Paxaro Inverno
    57.50 Km/H
  18. Toyo Observe S 944
    57.40 Km/H
  19. Reference Budget Ref
    57.30 Km/H
  20. Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
    57.00 Km/H
  21. Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro
    56.90 Km/H

Snow Slalom

Spread: 1.92 m/sec2 (56.8%)|Avg: 3.10 m/sec2
Lateral acceleration (Higher is better)
  1. Kleber Krisalp HP3
    3.38 m/sec2
  2. BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2
    3.34 m/sec2
  3. Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
    3.34 m/sec2
  4. Laufenn I Fit Plus
    3.30 m/sec2
  5. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
    3.27 m/sec2
  6. Hankook Winter i cept evo3
    3.25 m/sec2
  7. Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
    3.25 m/sec2
  8. Firestone Winterhawk 4
    3.24 m/sec2
  9. Vredestein Wintrac Pro
    3.23 m/sec2
  10. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
    3.19 m/sec2
  11. Debica Frigo HP2
    3.18 m/sec2
  12. Barum Polaris 5
    3.16 m/sec2
  13. Dunlop Winter Sport 5
    3.15 m/sec2
  14. Reference Budget Ref
    3.13 m/sec2
  15. Honda Civic Type R
    3.13 m/sec2
  16. Uniroyal WinterExpert
    3.11 m/sec2
  17. Viking Wintech
    3.10 m/sec2
  18. Semperit Speed Grip 5
    3.09 m/sec2
  19. Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
    3.03 m/sec2
  20. Paxaro Inverno
    3.02 m/sec2
  21. Toyo Observe S 944
    2.97 m/sec2
  22. Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro
    2.90 m/sec2
  23. Reference Summer Ref
    1.46 m/sec2

Comfort

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

Noise

Spread: 4.70 dB (6.7%)|Avg: 72.43 dB
External noise in dB (Lower is better)
  1. Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
    70.60 dB
  2. Kleber Krisalp HP3
    70.80 dB
  3. Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
    71.40 dB
  4. Paxaro Inverno
    71.70 dB
  5. BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2
    71.70 dB
  6. Viking Wintech
    71.70 dB
  7. Firestone Winterhawk 4
    71.90 dB
  8. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
    72.00 dB
  9. Semperit Speed Grip 5
    72.00 dB
  10. Laufenn I Fit Plus
    72.00 dB
  11. Reference Budget Ref
    72.20 dB
  12. Uniroyal WinterExpert
    72.20 dB
  13. Reference Summer Ref
    72.40 dB
  14. Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro
    72.60 dB
  15. Barum Polaris 5
    72.70 dB
  16. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
    72.80 dB
  17. Toyo Observe S 944
    73.00 dB
  18. Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
    73.00 dB
  19. Vredestein Wintrac Pro
    73.60 dB
  20. Hankook Winter i cept evo3
    73.80 dB
  21. Dunlop Winter Sport 5
    74.10 dB
  22. Debica Frigo HP2
    75.30 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

Spread: 15966.00 KM (35.1%)|Avg: 37823.95 KM
Predicted tread life in KM (Higher is better)
  1. Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
    45500.00 KM
  2. Semperit Speed Grip 5
    44476.00 KM
  3. Toyo Observe S 944
    44312.00 KM
  4. Barum Polaris 5
    42401.00 KM
  5. Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
    41387.00 KM
  6. Uniroyal WinterExpert
    40504.00 KM
  7. Dunlop Winter Sport 5
    39348.00 KM
  8. BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2
    39130.00 KM
  9. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
    38266.00 KM
  10. Firestone Winterhawk 4
    37820.00 KM
  11. Viking Wintech
    36846.00 KM
  12. Debica Frigo HP2
    36609.00 KM
  13. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
    36514.00 KM
  14. Paxaro Inverno
    35549.00 KM
  15. Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
    34421.00 KM
  16. Hankook Winter i cept evo3
    34407.00 KM
  17. Laufenn I Fit Plus
    34139.00 KM
  18. Kleber Krisalp HP3
    33916.00 KM
  19. Vredestein Wintrac Pro
    31400.00 KM
  20. Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro
    29534.00 KM

Value

Spread: 9.11 Price/1000 (86.8%)|Avg: 14.76 Price/1000
Euros/1000km based on cost/wear (Lower is better)
  1. Barum Polaris 5
    10.50 Price/1000
  2. Toyo Observe S 944
    10.95 Price/1000
  3. Paxaro Inverno
    10.97 Price/1000
  4. Viking Wintech
    11.81 Price/1000
  5. Debica Frigo HP2
    11.88 Price/1000
  6. Semperit Speed Grip 5
    12.03 Price/1000
  7. Uniroyal WinterExpert
    12.84 Price/1000
  8. Laufenn I Fit Plus
    13.33 Price/1000
  9. Firestone Winterhawk 4
    14.54 Price/1000
  10. Dunlop Winter Sport 5
    14.87 Price/1000
  11. BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2
    14.95 Price/1000
  12. Hankook Winter i cept evo3
    15.40 Price/1000
  13. Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
    15.49 Price/1000
  14. Kleber Krisalp HP3
    16.07 Price/1000
  15. Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro
    16.93 Price/1000
  16. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
    17.38 Price/1000
  17. Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
    18.12 Price/1000
  18. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
    18.62 Price/1000
  19. Vredestein Wintrac Pro
    18.95 Price/1000
  20. Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
    19.61 Price/1000

Rolling Resistance

Spread: 1.96 kg / t (26.2%)|Avg: 8.44 kg / t
Rolling resistance in kg t (Lower is better)
  1. Barum Polaris 5
    7.47 kg / t
  2. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
    7.94 kg / t
  3. Dunlop Winter Sport 5
    8.02 kg / t
  4. Laufenn I Fit Plus
    8.05 kg / t
  5. Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
    8.09 kg / t
  6. Toyo Observe S 944
    8.11 kg / t
  7. Viking Wintech
    8.23 kg / t
  8. Uniroyal WinterExpert
    8.24 kg / t
  9. BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2
    8.41 kg / t
  10. Kleber Krisalp HP3
    8.43 kg / t
  11. Vredestein Wintrac Pro
    8.45 kg / t
  12. Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
    8.46 kg / t
  13. Semperit Speed Grip 5
    8.48 kg / t
  14. Reference Summer Ref
    8.55 kg / t
  15. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
    8.57 kg / t
  16. Paxaro Inverno
    8.65 kg / t
  17. Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
    8.71 kg / t
  18. Firestone Winterhawk 4
    8.76 kg / t
  19. Debica Frigo HP2
    8.79 kg / t
  20. Hankook Winter i cept evo3
    8.79 kg / t
  21. Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro
    9.00 kg / t
  22. Reference Budget Ref
    9.43 kg / t

Results

1st

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

225/45 R18 95V
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
  • EU Label: D/B/68
  • 3PMSF: yes
  • Price: 750.00
Test # Result Best Diff %
Dry Braking 1st 42.3 M 100%
Dry Handling 2nd 112.6 Km/H 112.9 Km/H -0.3 Km/H 99.73%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wet Braking 4th 53.6 M 49.1 M +4.5 M 91.6%
Wet Handling 2nd 85.7 Km/H 86.8 Km/H -1.1 Km/H 98.73%
Wet Circle 1st 12.34 s 100%
Straight Aqua 10th 91.4 Km/H 94.9 Km/H -3.5 Km/H 96.31%
Curved Aquaplaning 15th 2.12 m/sec2 2.88 m/sec2 -0.76 m/sec2 73.61%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Snow Braking 1st 29.2 M 100%
Snow Traction 1st 2944 N 100%
Snow Handling 1st 60.6 Km/H 100%
Snow Slalom 2nd 3.34 m/sec2 3.38 m/sec2 -0.04 m/sec2 98.82%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Noise 1st 70.6 dB 100%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wear 5th 41387 KM 45500 KM -4113 KM 90.96%
Value 17th 18.12 Price/1000 10.5 Price/1000 +7.62 Price/1000 57.95%
Rolling Resistance 12th 8.46 kg / t 7.47 kg / t +0.99 kg / t 88.3%
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2nd

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

225/45 R18 95V
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
  • EU Label: C/B/71
  • 3PMSF: yes
  • Price: 705.00
Test # Result Best Diff %
Dry Braking 3rd 43.6 M 42.3 M +1.3 M 97.02%
Dry Handling 13th 110.7 Km/H 112.9 Km/H -2.2 Km/H 98.05%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wet Braking 2nd 53 M 49.1 M +3.9 M 92.64%
Wet Handling 3rd 85.5 Km/H 86.8 Km/H -1.3 Km/H 98.5%
Wet Circle 8th 12.63 s 12.34 s +0.29 s 97.7%
Straight Aqua 6th 93.1 Km/H 94.9 Km/H -1.8 Km/H 98.1%
Curved Aquaplaning 5th 2.4 m/sec2 2.88 m/sec2 -0.48 m/sec2 83.33%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Snow Braking 4th 30.1 M 29.2 M +0.9 M 97.01%
Snow Traction 4th 2858 N 2944 N -86 N 97.08%
Snow Handling 6th 59.7 Km/H 60.6 Km/H -0.9 Km/H 98.51%
Snow Slalom 6th 3.25 m/sec2 3.38 m/sec2 -0.13 m/sec2 96.15%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Noise 3rd 71.4 dB 70.6 dB +0.8 dB 98.88%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wear 1st 45500 KM 100%
Value 13th 15.49 Price/1000 10.5 Price/1000 +4.99 Price/1000 67.79%
Rolling Resistance 16th 8.71 kg / t 7.47 kg / t +1.24 kg / t 85.76%
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Continental WinterContact TS 870 P

225/45 R18 95V
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
  • EU Label: C/B/71
  • 3PMSF: yes
  • Price: 680.00
Test # Result Best Diff %
Dry Braking 2nd 43.1 M 42.3 M +0.8 M 98.14%
Dry Handling 1st 112.9 Km/H 100%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wet Braking 5th 54.6 M 49.1 M +5.5 M 89.93%
Wet Handling 3rd 85.5 Km/H 86.8 Km/H -1.3 Km/H 98.5%
Wet Circle 3rd 12.47 s 12.34 s +0.13 s 98.96%
Straight Aqua 10th 91.4 Km/H 94.9 Km/H -3.5 Km/H 96.31%
Curved Aquaplaning 4th 2.42 m/sec2 2.88 m/sec2 -0.46 m/sec2 84.03%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Snow Braking 8th 30.5 M 29.2 M +1.3 M 95.74%
Snow Traction 6th 2830 N 2944 N -114 N 96.13%
Snow Handling 8th 59.3 Km/H 60.6 Km/H -1.3 Km/H 97.85%
Snow Slalom 5th 3.27 m/sec2 3.38 m/sec2 -0.11 m/sec2 96.75%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Noise 8th 72 dB 70.6 dB +1.4 dB 98.06%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wear 13th 36514 KM 45500 KM -8986 KM 80.25%
Value 18th 18.62 Price/1000 10.5 Price/1000 +8.12 Price/1000 56.39%
Rolling Resistance 2nd 7.94 kg / t 7.47 kg / t +0.47 kg / t 94.08%
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BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2

225/45 R18 95V
BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2
  • EU Label: C/B/69
  • 3PMSF: yes
  • Price: 585.00
Test # Result Best Diff %
Dry Braking 12th 45.6 M 42.3 M +3.3 M 92.76%
Dry Handling 11th 110.9 Km/H 112.9 Km/H -2 Km/H 98.23%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wet Braking 10th 55 M 49.1 M +5.9 M 89.27%
Wet Handling 10th 83 Km/H 86.8 Km/H -3.8 Km/H 95.62%
Wet Circle 15th 12.86 s 12.34 s +0.52 s 95.96%
Straight Aqua 3rd 94.6 Km/H 94.9 Km/H -0.3 Km/H 99.68%
Curved Aquaplaning 3rd 2.44 m/sec2 2.88 m/sec2 -0.44 m/sec2 84.72%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Snow Braking 2nd 29.3 M 29.2 M +0.1 M 99.66%
Snow Traction 2nd 2883 N 2944 N -61 N 97.93%
Snow Handling 2nd 60 Km/H 60.6 Km/H -0.6 Km/H 99.01%
Snow Slalom 2nd 3.34 m/sec2 3.38 m/sec2 -0.04 m/sec2 98.82%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Noise 4th 71.7 dB 70.6 dB +1.1 dB 98.47%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wear 8th 39130 KM 45500 KM -6370 KM 86%
Value 11th 14.95 Price/1000 10.5 Price/1000 +4.45 Price/1000 70.23%
Rolling Resistance 9th 8.41 kg / t 7.47 kg / t +0.94 kg / t 88.82%
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Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2

225/45 R18 95V
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
  • EU Label: C/B/72
  • 3PMSF: yes
  • Price: 665.00
Test # Result Best Diff %
Dry Braking 6th 44.4 M 42.3 M +2.1 M 95.27%
Dry Handling 14th 110.4 Km/H 112.9 Km/H -2.5 Km/H 97.79%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wet Braking 5th 54.6 M 49.1 M +5.5 M 89.93%
Wet Handling 9th 83.3 Km/H 86.8 Km/H -3.5 Km/H 95.97%
Wet Circle 3rd 12.47 s 12.34 s +0.13 s 98.96%
Straight Aqua 4th 94.5 Km/H 94.9 Km/H -0.4 Km/H 99.58%
Curved Aquaplaning 10th 2.21 m/sec2 2.88 m/sec2 -0.67 m/sec2 76.74%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Snow Braking 11th 30.7 M 29.2 M +1.5 M 95.11%
Snow Traction 5th 2848 N 2944 N -96 N 96.74%
Snow Handling 11th 59 Km/H 60.6 Km/H -1.6 Km/H 97.36%
Snow Slalom 10th 3.19 m/sec2 3.38 m/sec2 -0.19 m/sec2 94.38%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Noise 14th 72.8 dB 70.6 dB +2.2 dB 96.98%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wear 9th 38266 KM 45500 KM -7234 KM 84.1%
Value 16th 17.38 Price/1000 10.5 Price/1000 +6.88 Price/1000 60.41%
Rolling Resistance 14th 8.57 kg / t 7.47 kg / t +1.1 kg / t 87.16%
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Hankook Winter i cept evo3

225/45 R18 95V
Hankook Winter i cept evo3
  • EU Label: D/B/72
  • 3PMSF: yes
  • Price: 530.00
Test # Result Best Diff %
Dry Braking 4th 43.8 M 42.3 M +1.5 M 96.58%
Dry Handling 5th 112 Km/H 112.9 Km/H -0.9 Km/H 99.2%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wet Braking 10th 55 M 49.1 M +5.9 M 89.27%
Wet Handling 5th 84.3 Km/H 86.8 Km/H -2.5 Km/H 97.12%
Wet Circle 15th 12.86 s 12.34 s +0.52 s 95.96%
Straight Aqua 1st 94.9 Km/H 100%
Curved Aquaplaning 1st 2.88 m/sec2 100%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Snow Braking 6th 30.3 M 29.2 M +1.1 M 96.37%
Snow Traction 13th 2765 N 2944 N -179 N 93.92%
Snow Handling 16th 57.7 Km/H 60.6 Km/H -2.9 Km/H 95.21%
Snow Slalom 6th 3.25 m/sec2 3.38 m/sec2 -0.13 m/sec2 96.15%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Noise 18th 73.8 dB 70.6 dB +3.2 dB 95.66%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wear 16th 34407 KM 45500 KM -11093 KM 75.62%
Value 12th 15.4 Price/1000 10.5 Price/1000 +4.9 Price/1000 68.18%
Rolling Resistance 18th 8.79 kg / t 7.47 kg / t +1.32 kg / t 84.98%
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Dunlop Winter Sport 5

225/45 R18 95V
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
  • EU Label: C/B/72
  • 3PMSF: yes
  • Price: 585.00
Test # Result Best Diff %
Dry Braking 14th 45.8 M 42.3 M +3.5 M 92.36%
Dry Handling 14th 110.4 Km/H 112.9 Km/H -2.5 Km/H 97.79%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wet Braking 18th 56.4 M 49.1 M +7.3 M 87.06%
Wet Handling 6th 84 Km/H 86.8 Km/H -2.8 Km/H 96.77%
Wet Circle 10th 12.71 s 12.34 s +0.37 s 97.09%
Straight Aqua 16th 90.6 Km/H 94.9 Km/H -4.3 Km/H 95.47%
Curved Aquaplaning 8th 2.29 m/sec2 2.88 m/sec2 -0.59 m/sec2 79.51%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Snow Braking 11th 30.7 M 29.2 M +1.5 M 95.11%
Snow Traction 17th 2755 N 2944 N -189 N 93.58%
Snow Handling 10th 59.1 Km/H 60.6 Km/H -1.5 Km/H 97.52%
Snow Slalom 13th 3.15 m/sec2 3.38 m/sec2 -0.23 m/sec2 93.2%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Noise 19th 74.1 dB 70.6 dB +3.5 dB 95.28%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wear 7th 39348 KM 45500 KM -6152 KM 86.48%
Value 10th 14.87 Price/1000 10.5 Price/1000 +4.37 Price/1000 70.61%
Rolling Resistance 3rd 8.02 kg / t 7.47 kg / t +0.55 kg / t 93.14%
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Vredestein Wintrac Pro

225/45 R18 95W
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
  • EU Label: D/B/72
  • 3PMSF: yes
  • Price: 595.00
Test # Result Best Diff %
Dry Braking 8th 44.5 M 42.3 M +2.2 M 95.06%
Dry Handling 11th 110.9 Km/H 112.9 Km/H -2 Km/H 98.23%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wet Braking 19th 56.9 M 49.1 M +7.8 M 86.29%
Wet Handling 12th 82.5 Km/H 86.8 Km/H -4.3 Km/H 95.05%
Wet Circle 14th 12.83 s 12.34 s +0.49 s 96.18%
Straight Aqua 13th 91.1 Km/H 94.9 Km/H -3.8 Km/H 96%
Curved Aquaplaning 13th 2.17 m/sec2 2.88 m/sec2 -0.71 m/sec2 75.35%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Snow Braking 9th 30.6 M 29.2 M +1.4 M 95.42%
Snow Traction 12th 2768 N 2944 N -176 N 94.02%
Snow Handling 4th 59.8 Km/H 60.6 Km/H -0.8 Km/H 98.68%
Snow Slalom 9th 3.23 m/sec2 3.38 m/sec2 -0.15 m/sec2 95.56%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Noise 17th 73.6 dB 70.6 dB +3 dB 95.92%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wear 19th 31400 KM 45500 KM -14100 KM 69.01%
Value 19th 18.95 Price/1000 10.5 Price/1000 +8.45 Price/1000 55.41%
Rolling Resistance 11th 8.45 kg / t 7.47 kg / t +0.98 kg / t 88.4%
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Barum Polaris 5

225/45 R18 95V
Barum Polaris 5
  • EU Label: D/C/72
  • 3PMSF: yes
  • Price: 445.00
Test # Result Best Diff %
Dry Braking 11th 45.4 M 42.3 M +3.1 M 93.17%
Dry Handling 3rd 112.2 Km/H 112.9 Km/H -0.7 Km/H 99.38%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wet Braking 12th 55.6 M 49.1 M +6.5 M 88.31%
Wet Handling 17th 81.4 Km/H 86.8 Km/H -5.4 Km/H 93.78%
Wet Circle 7th 12.57 s 12.34 s +0.23 s 98.17%
Straight Aqua 12th 91.2 Km/H 94.9 Km/H -3.7 Km/H 96.1%
Curved Aquaplaning 16th 2.11 m/sec2 2.88 m/sec2 -0.77 m/sec2 73.26%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Snow Braking 16th 31 M 29.2 M +1.8 M 94.19%
Snow Traction 16th 2756 N 2944 N -188 N 93.61%
Snow Handling 7th 59.5 Km/H 60.6 Km/H -1.1 Km/H 98.18%
Snow Slalom 12th 3.16 m/sec2 3.38 m/sec2 -0.22 m/sec2 93.49%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Noise 13th 72.7 dB 70.6 dB +2.1 dB 97.11%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wear 4th 42401 KM 45500 KM -3099 KM 93.19%
Value 1st 10.5 Price/1000 100%
Rolling Resistance 1st 7.47 kg / t 100%
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Bridgestone Blizzak LM005

225/45 R18 95V
Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
  • EU Label: C/A/72
  • 3PMSF: yes
  • Price: 675.00
Test # Result Best Diff %
Dry Braking 6th 44.4 M 42.3 M +2.1 M 95.27%
Dry Handling 4th 112.1 Km/H 112.9 Km/H -0.8 Km/H 99.29%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wet Braking 1st 49.1 M 100%
Wet Handling 1st 86.8 Km/H 100%
Wet Circle 2nd 12.41 s 12.34 s +0.07 s 99.44%
Straight Aqua 5th 93.2 Km/H 94.9 Km/H -1.7 Km/H 98.21%
Curved Aquaplaning 2nd 2.55 m/sec2 2.88 m/sec2 -0.33 m/sec2 88.54%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Snow Braking 15th 30.9 M 29.2 M +1.7 M 94.5%
Snow Traction 10th 2780 N 2944 N -164 N 94.43%
Snow Handling 19th 57 Km/H 60.6 Km/H -3.6 Km/H 94.06%
Snow Slalom 17th 3.03 m/sec2 3.38 m/sec2 -0.35 m/sec2 89.64%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Noise 15th 73 dB 70.6 dB +2.4 dB 96.71%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wear 15th 34421 KM 45500 KM -11079 KM 75.65%
Value 20th 19.61 Price/1000 10.5 Price/1000 +9.11 Price/1000 53.54%
Rolling Resistance 5th 8.09 kg / t 7.47 kg / t +0.62 kg / t 92.34%
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Kleber Krisalp HP3

225/45 R18 95V
Kleber Krisalp HP3
  • EU Label: C/B/69
  • 3PMSF: yes
  • Price: 545.00
Test # Result Best Diff %
Dry Braking 12th 45.6 M 42.3 M +3.3 M 92.76%
Dry Handling 17th 110.2 Km/H 112.9 Km/H -2.7 Km/H 97.61%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wet Braking 8th 54.9 M 49.1 M +5.8 M 89.44%
Wet Handling 16th 81.7 Km/H 86.8 Km/H -5.1 Km/H 94.12%
Wet Circle 11th 12.72 s 12.34 s +0.38 s 97.01%
Straight Aqua 2nd 94.7 Km/H 94.9 Km/H -0.2 Km/H 99.79%
Curved Aquaplaning 6th 2.34 m/sec2 2.88 m/sec2 -0.54 m/sec2 81.25%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Snow Braking 2nd 29.3 M 29.2 M +0.1 M 99.66%
Snow Traction 3rd 2861 N 2944 N -83 N 97.18%
Snow Handling 3rd 59.9 Km/H 60.6 Km/H -0.7 Km/H 98.84%
Snow Slalom 1st 3.38 m/sec2 100%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Noise 2nd 70.8 dB 70.6 dB +0.2 dB 99.72%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wear 18th 33916 KM 45500 KM -11584 KM 74.54%
Value 14th 16.07 Price/1000 10.5 Price/1000 +5.57 Price/1000 65.34%
Rolling Resistance 10th 8.43 kg / t 7.47 kg / t +0.96 kg / t 88.61%
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Uniroyal WinterExpert

225/45 R18 95V
Uniroyal WinterExpert
  • EU Label: C/C/72
  • 3PMSF: yes
  • Price: 520.00
Test # Result Best Diff %
Dry Braking 20th 47.1 M 42.3 M +4.8 M 89.81%
Dry Handling 14th 110.4 Km/H 112.9 Km/H -2.5 Km/H 97.79%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wet Braking 7th 54.7 M 49.1 M +5.6 M 89.76%
Wet Handling 11th 82.9 Km/H 86.8 Km/H -3.9 Km/H 95.51%
Wet Circle 8th 12.63 s 12.34 s +0.29 s 97.7%
Straight Aqua 14th 91 Km/H 94.9 Km/H -3.9 Km/H 95.89%
Curved Aquaplaning 7th 2.33 m/sec2 2.88 m/sec2 -0.55 m/sec2 80.9%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Snow Braking 11th 30.7 M 29.2 M +1.5 M 95.11%
Snow Traction 15th 2759 N 2944 N -185 N 93.72%
Snow Handling 13th 58.8 Km/H 60.6 Km/H -1.8 Km/H 97.03%
Snow Slalom 14th 3.11 m/sec2 3.38 m/sec2 -0.27 m/sec2 92.01%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Noise 11th 72.2 dB 70.6 dB +1.6 dB 97.78%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wear 6th 40504 KM 45500 KM -4996 KM 89.02%
Value 7th 12.84 Price/1000 10.5 Price/1000 +2.34 Price/1000 81.78%
Rolling Resistance 8th 8.24 kg / t 7.47 kg / t +0.77 kg / t 90.66%
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Laufenn I Fit+

225/45 R18 95V
Laufenn I Fit Plus
  • EU Label: D/C/72
  • 3PMSF: yes
  • Price: 455.00
Test # Result Best Diff %
Dry Braking 10th 44.8 M 42.3 M +2.5 M 94.42%
Dry Handling 18th 110 Km/H 112.9 Km/H -2.9 Km/H 97.43%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wet Braking 8th 54.9 M 49.1 M +5.8 M 89.44%
Wet Handling 13th 82.1 Km/H 86.8 Km/H -4.7 Km/H 94.59%
Wet Circle 13th 12.82 s 12.34 s +0.48 s 96.26%
Straight Aqua 19th 88.7 Km/H 94.9 Km/H -6.2 Km/H 93.47%
Curved Aquaplaning 19th 1.8 m/sec2 2.88 m/sec2 -1.08 m/sec2 62.5%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Snow Braking 9th 30.6 M 29.2 M +1.4 M 95.42%
Snow Traction 6th 2830 N 2944 N -114 N 96.13%
Snow Handling 9th 59.2 Km/H 60.6 Km/H -1.4 Km/H 97.69%
Snow Slalom 4th 3.3 m/sec2 3.38 m/sec2 -0.08 m/sec2 97.63%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Noise 8th 72 dB 70.6 dB +1.4 dB 98.06%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wear 17th 34139 KM 45500 KM -11361 KM 75.03%
Value 8th 13.33 Price/1000 10.5 Price/1000 +2.83 Price/1000 78.77%
Rolling Resistance 4th 8.05 kg / t 7.47 kg / t +0.58 kg / t 92.8%
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Paxaro Inverno

225/45 R18 95V
Paxaro Inverno
  • EU Label: D/C/72
  • 3PMSF: yes
  • Price: 390.00
Test # Result Best Diff %
Dry Braking 14th 45.8 M 42.3 M +3.5 M 92.36%
Dry Handling 10th 111.3 Km/H 112.9 Km/H -1.6 Km/H 98.58%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wet Braking 14th 55.9 M 49.1 M +6.8 M 87.84%
Wet Handling 15th 81.9 Km/H 86.8 Km/H -4.9 Km/H 94.35%
Wet Circle 12th 12.8 s 12.34 s +0.46 s 96.41%
Straight Aqua 8th 92.1 Km/H 94.9 Km/H -2.8 Km/H 97.05%
Curved Aquaplaning 12th 2.18 m/sec2 2.88 m/sec2 -0.7 m/sec2 75.69%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Snow Braking 7th 30.4 M 29.2 M +1.2 M 96.05%
Snow Traction 18th 2737 N 2944 N -207 N 92.97%
Snow Handling 17th 57.5 Km/H 60.6 Km/H -3.1 Km/H 94.88%
Snow Slalom 18th 3.02 m/sec2 3.38 m/sec2 -0.36 m/sec2 89.35%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Noise 4th 71.7 dB 70.6 dB +1.1 dB 98.47%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wear 14th 35549 KM 45500 KM -9951 KM 78.13%
Value 3rd 10.97 Price/1000 10.5 Price/1000 +0.47 Price/1000 95.72%
Rolling Resistance 15th 8.65 kg / t 7.47 kg / t +1.18 kg / t 86.36%
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Toyo Observe S 944

225/45 R18 95V
Toyo Observe S 944
  • EU Label: D/B/71
  • 3PMSF: yes
  • Price: 485.00
Test # Result Best Diff %
Dry Braking 8th 44.5 M 42.3 M +2.2 M 95.06%
Dry Handling 6th 111.8 Km/H 112.9 Km/H -1.1 Km/H 99.03%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wet Braking 13th 55.8 M 49.1 M +6.7 M 87.99%
Wet Handling 19th 80.3 Km/H 86.8 Km/H -6.5 Km/H 92.51%
Wet Circle 20th 12.97 s 12.34 s +0.63 s 95.14%
Straight Aqua 15th 90.9 Km/H 94.9 Km/H -4 Km/H 95.79%
Curved Aquaplaning 9th 2.22 m/sec2 2.88 m/sec2 -0.66 m/sec2 77.08%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Snow Braking 14th 30.8 M 29.2 M +1.6 M 94.81%
Snow Traction 14th 2763 N 2944 N -181 N 93.85%
Snow Handling 18th 57.4 Km/H 60.6 Km/H -3.2 Km/H 94.72%
Snow Slalom 19th 2.97 m/sec2 3.38 m/sec2 -0.41 m/sec2 87.87%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Noise 15th 73 dB 70.6 dB +2.4 dB 96.71%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wear 3rd 44312 KM 45500 KM -1188 KM 97.39%
Value 2nd 10.95 Price/1000 10.5 Price/1000 +0.45 Price/1000 95.89%
Rolling Resistance 6th 8.11 kg / t 7.47 kg / t +0.64 kg / t 92.11%
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Semperit Speed Grip 5

225/45 R18 95V
Semperit Speed Grip 5
  • EU Label: C/B/72
  • 3PMSF: yes
  • Price: 535.00
Test # Result Best Diff %
Dry Braking 18th 46.6 M 42.3 M +4.3 M 90.77%
Dry Handling 9th 111.4 Km/H 112.9 Km/H -1.5 Km/H 98.67%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wet Braking 15th 56.1 M 49.1 M +7 M 87.52%
Wet Handling 20th 79.5 Km/H 86.8 Km/H -7.3 Km/H 91.59%
Wet Circle 19th 12.95 s 12.34 s +0.61 s 95.29%
Straight Aqua 7th 92.4 Km/H 94.9 Km/H -2.5 Km/H 97.37%
Curved Aquaplaning 14th 2.16 m/sec2 2.88 m/sec2 -0.72 m/sec2 75%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Snow Braking 19th 31.3 M 29.2 M +2.1 M 93.29%
Snow Traction 19th 2646 N 2944 N -298 N 89.88%
Snow Handling 15th 58.1 Km/H 60.6 Km/H -2.5 Km/H 95.87%
Snow Slalom 16th 3.09 m/sec2 3.38 m/sec2 -0.29 m/sec2 91.42%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Noise 8th 72 dB 70.6 dB +1.4 dB 98.06%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wear 2nd 44476 KM 45500 KM -1024 KM 97.75%
Value 6th 12.03 Price/1000 10.5 Price/1000 +1.53 Price/1000 87.28%
Rolling Resistance 13th 8.48 kg / t 7.47 kg / t +1.01 kg / t 88.09%
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Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro

225/45 R18 95V
Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro
  • EU Label: D/B/70
  • 3PMSF: yes
  • Price: 500.00
Test # Result Best Diff %
Dry Braking 5th 44.1 M 42.3 M +1.8 M 95.92%
Dry Handling 7th 111.6 Km/H 112.9 Km/H -1.3 Km/H 98.85%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wet Braking 16th 56.2 M 49.1 M +7.1 M 87.37%
Wet Handling 8th 83.9 Km/H 86.8 Km/H -2.9 Km/H 96.66%
Wet Circle 5th 12.5 s 12.34 s +0.16 s 98.72%
Straight Aqua 17th 90.5 Km/H 94.9 Km/H -4.4 Km/H 95.36%
Curved Aquaplaning 18th 2 m/sec2 2.88 m/sec2 -0.88 m/sec2 69.44%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Snow Braking 19th 31.3 M 29.2 M +2.1 M 93.29%
Snow Traction 20th 2571 N 2944 N -373 N 87.33%
Snow Handling 20th 56.9 Km/H 60.6 Km/H -3.7 Km/H 93.89%
Snow Slalom 20th 2.9 m/sec2 3.38 m/sec2 -0.48 m/sec2 85.8%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Noise 12th 72.6 dB 70.6 dB +2 dB 97.25%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wear 20th 29534 KM 45500 KM -15966 KM 64.91%
Value 15th 16.93 Price/1000 10.5 Price/1000 +6.43 Price/1000 62.02%
Rolling Resistance 20th 9 kg / t 7.47 kg / t +1.53 kg / t 83%
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18th

Debica Frigo HP2

225/45 R18 95V
Debica Frigo HP2
  • EU Label: D/B/72
  • 3PMSF: yes
  • Price: 435.00
Test # Result Best Diff %
Dry Braking 19th 46.8 M 42.3 M +4.5 M 90.38%
Dry Handling 19th 109.4 Km/H 112.9 Km/H -3.5 Km/H 96.9%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wet Braking 20th 57.7 M 49.1 M +8.6 M 85.1%
Wet Handling 13th 82.1 Km/H 86.8 Km/H -4.7 Km/H 94.59%
Wet Circle 18th 12.94 s 12.34 s +0.6 s 95.36%
Straight Aqua 18th 89 Km/H 94.9 Km/H -5.9 Km/H 93.78%
Curved Aquaplaning 17th 2.03 m/sec2 2.88 m/sec2 -0.85 m/sec2 70.49%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Snow Braking 4th 30.1 M 29.2 M +0.9 M 97.01%
Snow Traction 9th 2782 N 2944 N -162 N 94.5%
Snow Handling 4th 59.8 Km/H 60.6 Km/H -0.8 Km/H 98.68%
Snow Slalom 11th 3.18 m/sec2 3.38 m/sec2 -0.2 m/sec2 94.08%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Noise 20th 75.3 dB 70.6 dB +4.7 dB 93.76%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wear 12th 36609 KM 45500 KM -8891 KM 80.46%
Value 5th 11.88 Price/1000 10.5 Price/1000 +1.38 Price/1000 88.38%
Rolling Resistance 18th 8.79 kg / t 7.47 kg / t +1.32 kg / t 84.98%
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19th

Viking Wintech

225/45 R18 95V
Viking Wintech
  • EU Label: D/C/72
  • 3PMSF: yes
  • Price: 435.00
Test # Result Best Diff %
Dry Braking 16th 46.2 M 42.3 M +3.9 M 91.56%
Dry Handling 8th 111.5 Km/H 112.9 Km/H -1.4 Km/H 98.76%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wet Braking 16th 56.2 M 49.1 M +7.1 M 87.37%
Wet Handling 18th 81.1 Km/H 86.8 Km/H -5.7 Km/H 93.43%
Wet Circle 17th 12.88 s 12.34 s +0.54 s 95.81%
Straight Aqua 20th 85.7 Km/H 94.9 Km/H -9.2 Km/H 90.31%
Curved Aquaplaning 20th 1.59 m/sec2 2.88 m/sec2 -1.29 m/sec2 55.21%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Snow Braking 16th 31 M 29.2 M +1.8 M 94.19%
Snow Traction 11th 2769 N 2944 N -175 N 94.06%
Snow Handling 11th 59 Km/H 60.6 Km/H -1.6 Km/H 97.36%
Snow Slalom 15th 3.1 m/sec2 3.38 m/sec2 -0.28 m/sec2 91.72%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Noise 4th 71.7 dB 70.6 dB +1.1 dB 98.47%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wear 11th 36846 KM 45500 KM -8654 KM 80.98%
Value 4th 11.81 Price/1000 10.5 Price/1000 +1.31 Price/1000 88.91%
Rolling Resistance 7th 8.23 kg / t 7.47 kg / t +0.76 kg / t 90.77%
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20th

Firestone Winterhawk 4

225/45 R18 95V
Firestone Winterhawk 4
  • EU Label: D/B/71
  • 3PMSF: yes
  • Price: 550.00
Test # Result Best Diff %
Dry Braking 17th 46.5 M 42.3 M +4.2 M 90.97%
Dry Handling 20th 108.9 Km/H 112.9 Km/H -4 Km/H 96.46%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wet Braking 2nd 53 M 49.1 M +3.9 M 92.64%
Wet Handling 6th 84 Km/H 86.8 Km/H -2.8 Km/H 96.77%
Wet Circle 6th 12.56 s 12.34 s +0.22 s 98.25%
Straight Aqua 9th 91.7 Km/H 94.9 Km/H -3.2 Km/H 96.63%
Curved Aquaplaning 10th 2.21 m/sec2 2.88 m/sec2 -0.67 m/sec2 76.74%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Snow Braking 16th 31 M 29.2 M +1.8 M 94.19%
Snow Traction 8th 2785 N 2944 N -159 N 94.6%
Snow Handling 14th 58.7 Km/H 60.6 Km/H -1.9 Km/H 96.86%
Snow Slalom 8th 3.24 m/sec2 3.38 m/sec2 -0.14 m/sec2 95.86%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Noise 7th 71.9 dB 70.6 dB +1.3 dB 98.19%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wear 10th 37820 KM 45500 KM -7680 KM 83.12%
Value 9th 14.54 Price/1000 10.5 Price/1000 +4.04 Price/1000 72.21%
Rolling Resistance 17th 8.76 kg / t 7.47 kg / t +1.29 kg / t 85.27%
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