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2023 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test

Joint test winnersContinental WinterContact TS 870 P Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV

The 2023 AutoBild Allrad tyre test, conducted using a BMW X3, displayed various tyres' performance in numerous categories. Auto Bild tested the popular 225/60 R18 SUV / CUV crossover size and also included a summer tyre as reference.

Tyres tested
10
Tested size
225/60 R18
Disciplines
13

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10 Tyres tested

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

Joint1st

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P

+Stable driving characteristics in all weather conditions, good snow performance, dynamic dry handling, and fuel-efficient rolling resistance.

−High price level.

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Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV

+Specialist in snow with excellent handling qualities in all weathers, precise steering response with good feedback, and pleasantly quiet rolling comfort.

−High rolling resistance.

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Joint3rd

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ SUV

+Versatile with exemplary wet handling qualities, good safety margins against aquaplaning, short braking distances on snow, and in dry conditions.

−Increased price level.

Joint3rd

Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2

+Winter professional with a consistently high performance level, precise handling, short braking distances in snow and wet conditions, and good rolling comfort.

−Moderate reserves in curve aquaplaning.

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5th

Vredestein Wintrac Pro

+Good driving performance in all weather conditions, short snow braking distances, stable lateral grip on wet surfaces, and a moderate price level.

−Slight understeering tendency on ice and snow.

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6th

Hankook Winter i cept evo 3 X

+Balanced premium profile with convincing winter properties, very good aquaplaning qualities, and a good price-performance ratio.

−Slightly increased pass-by noise.

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7th

Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro

+Dynamic driving behavior on dry roads, short braking distances on snow and in dry conditions, and good rolling comfort.

−Understeering snow handling, limited aquaplaning safety.

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8th

Bridgestone Blizzak LM005

+Stable wet/dry handling, short wet braking distances, excellent aquaplaning qualities.

−Only satisfactory winter qualities, moderate traction, and understeering behavior on snow.

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9th

Firestone Winterhawk 4

+Winter specialist with good aquaplaning qualities, low price level.

−Strongly understeering dry handling, delayed steering response, extended wet and dry braking distances.

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10th

Superia Bluewin SUV 2

+Short braking distances on dry roads, affordable price.

−Only limited wet suitability, dangerously extended braking distances and mushy handling in wet conditions, and very limited aquaplaning properties.

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2023 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test · 225/60 R18

TyreContinental WinterContact TS 870 PMichelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUVGoodyear UltraGrip Performance+ SUVPirelli Scorpion Winter 2Vredestein Wintrac ProHankook Winter i cept evo 3 XFalken EUROWINTER HS02 ProBridgestone Blizzak LM005Firestone Winterhawk 4Superia Bluewin SUV 2
PositionJoint 1stJoint 1stJoint 3rdJoint 3rd5th6th7th8th9th10th
Category scores (% of best)
Dry98.8%99.3%99%99%98.8%97%99.7%98.6%95.7%98.6%
Wet95.6%95.6%96.7%97.3%96.2%97%93.6%98.4%95.8%87%
Snow96.5%98.3%96%95.9%96%98.2%92.8%92.1%99.5%93.2%
Comfort97%100%98.5%98.4%98.1%96.4%98.8%97.4%98.9%97.3%
Rolling Resistance100%75.9%85.7%83.5%81.7%83.2%80.3%91.3%79.7%85.7%
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The evidence behind the verdict

The 2023 AutoBild Allrad tyre test, conducted using a BMW X3, displayed various tyres' performance in numerous categories. Auto Bild tested the popular 225/60 R18 SUV / CUV crossover size and also included a summer tyre as reference.

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
0 km/h
Wet Braking
100 → 0 km/h

Dry

In dry conditions, the Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro and Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV were top performers in braking and handling respectively.

Dry Braking

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

Lower is better ↓
Dry Braking
Position / TyreResultGap to best
RefReference Summer
38.5 m -2.40 m
40.9 m Best
41.3 m +0.40 m
41.4 m +0.50 m
41.5 m +0.60 m
41.6 m +0.70 m
41.7 m +0.80 m
41.7 m +0.80 m
41.8 m +0.90 m
42.8 m +1.90 m
43.4 m +2.50 m

The difference between best and worst was 12.7% (4.9 m ≈ 1.1 Car Lengths).

Dry Handling

Dry Handling Average Speed

Higher is better ↑
Dry Handling
Position / TyreResultGap to best
RefReference Summer
96.4 km/h +1.80 km/h
94.6 km/h Best
94.3 km/h -0.30 km/h
94.1 km/h -0.50 km/h
93.9 km/h -0.70 km/h
93.9 km/h -0.70 km/h
93.8 km/h -0.80 km/h
93.7 km/h -0.90 km/h
93.6 km/h -1.00 km/h
93.2 km/h -1.40 km/h
92 km/h -2.60 km/h

The difference between best and worst was 4.6% (4.4 Km/H).

Wet

For wet conditions, Pirelli's Scorpion Winter 2 excelled in braking while Goodyear's UltraGrip Performance Plus SUV showed superior handling. Bridgestone's Blizzak LM005 dominated in wet circle, straight aqua, and curved aquaplaning tests.

Wet Braking

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

Lower is better ↓
Wet Braking
Position / TyreResultGap to bestResidual speed
41.1 m Best 0 km/h
42.9 m +1.80 m 27 km/h
RefReference Summer
43.1 m +2.00 m 28 km/h
43.1 m +2.00 m 28 km/h
43.6 m +2.50 m 31 km/h
44.5 m +3.40 m 36 km/h
44.6 m +3.50 m 36 km/h
44.9 m +3.80 m 38 km/h
45.2 m +4.10 m 39 km/h
45.8 m +4.70 m 42 km/h
51.6 m +10.50 m 59 km/h

The difference between best and worst was 25.5% (10.5 m ≈ 2.3 Car Lengths). From 130 km/h, the Superia Bluewin SUV 2 would still be travelling at 59 km/h when the Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2 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 ↑
Wet Handling
Position / TyreResultGap to best
84.3 km/h Best
83.6 km/h -0.70 km/h
83.5 km/h -0.80 km/h
83.1 km/h -1.20 km/h
83 km/h -1.30 km/h
82.9 km/h -1.40 km/h
82.8 km/h -1.50 km/h
82.8 km/h -1.50 km/h
RefReference Summer
82.6 km/h -1.70 km/h
82.4 km/h -1.90 km/h
78.9 km/h -5.40 km/h

The difference between best and worst was 6.4% (5.4 Km/H).

Wet Circle

Wet Circle Lap Time in seconds

Lower is better ↓
Wet Circle
Position / TyreResultGap to best
15.89 s Best
15.95 s +0.06 s
RefReference Summer
16.02 s +0.13 s
16.07 s +0.18 s
16.11 s +0.22 s
16.11 s +0.22 s
16.14 s +0.25 s
16.15 s +0.26 s
16.17 s +0.28 s
16.2 s +0.31 s
16.89 s +1.00 s

The difference between best and worst was 6.3% (1 s).

Straight Aqua

Float Speed in Km/H

Higher is better ↑
Straight Aqua
Position / TyreResultGap to best
90.6 km/h Best
89 km/h -1.60 km/h
RefReference Summer
87.4 km/h -3.20 km/h
87.3 km/h -3.30 km/h
86.7 km/h -3.90 km/h
85.4 km/h -5.20 km/h
85.1 km/h -5.50 km/h
84.9 km/h -5.70 km/h
84.7 km/h -5.90 km/h
79.6 km/h -11.00 km/h
76.3 km/h -14.30 km/h

The difference between best and worst was 15.8% (14.3 Km/H).

Curved Aquaplaning

Remaining lateral acceleration

Higher is better ↑
Curved Aquaplaning
Position / TyreResultGap to best
4.71 m/sec2 Best
4.51 m/sec2 -0.20 m/sec2
4.42 m/sec2 -0.29 m/sec2
4.35 m/sec2 -0.36 m/sec2
RefReference Summer
4.32 m/sec2 -0.39 m/sec2
4.2 m/sec2 -0.51 m/sec2
4.12 m/sec2 -0.59 m/sec2
4.02 m/sec2 -0.69 m/sec2
3.73 m/sec2 -0.98 m/sec2
3.63 m/sec2 -1.08 m/sec2
3.04 m/sec2 -1.67 m/sec2

The difference between best and worst was 35.5% (1.67 m/sec2).

Snow

In snowy conditions, Hankook, Michelin, and Firestone had notable performances in braking, traction, and handling respectively.

Snow Braking

Snow braking in meters (50 - 0 )

Lower is better ↓
Snow Braking
Position / TyreResultGap to bestResidual speed
21.9 m Best 0 km/h
22 m +0.10 m 9 km/h
22.3 m +0.40 m 17 km/h
22.4 m +0.50 m 19 km/h
22.4 m +0.50 m 19 km/h
22.4 m +0.50 m 19 km/h
22.5 m +0.60 m 21 km/h
22.8 m +0.90 m 26 km/h
23.1 m +1.20 m 30 km/h
23.3 m +1.40 m 32 km/h
RefReference Summer
48.8 m +26.90 m 97 km/h

The difference between best and worst was 122.8% (26.9 m ≈ 6 Car Lengths). From 130 km/h, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 would still be travelling at 32 km/h when the Hankook Winter i cept evo 3 X 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 ↑
Snow Traction
Position / TyreResultGap to best
3327 N Best
3275 N -52.00 N
3272 N -55.00 N
3200 N -127.00 N
3188 N -139.00 N
3160 N -167.00 N
3154 N -173.00 N
3136 N -191.00 N
3070 N -257.00 N
3031 N -296.00 N
RefReference Summer
970 N -2,357.00 N

The difference between best and worst was 70.8% (2,357 N).

Snow Handling

Snow handling average speed

Higher is better ↑
Snow Handling
Position / TyreResultGap to best
57.9 km/h Best
56.4 km/h -1.50 km/h
56.1 km/h -1.80 km/h
55.5 km/h -2.40 km/h
55.5 km/h -2.40 km/h
55.4 km/h -2.50 km/h
55 km/h -2.90 km/h
54.7 km/h -3.20 km/h
53.4 km/h -4.50 km/h
52.9 km/h -5.00 km/h

The difference between best and worst was 8.6% (5 Km/H).

Snow Slalom

Lateral acceleration

Higher is better ↑
Snow Slalom
Position / TyreResultGap to best
4.99 m/sec2 Best
4.9 m/sec2 -0.09 m/sec2
4.84 m/sec2 -0.15 m/sec2
4.82 m/sec2 -0.17 m/sec2
4.81 m/sec2 -0.18 m/sec2
4.8 m/sec2 -0.19 m/sec2
4.76 m/sec2 -0.23 m/sec2
4.55 m/sec2 -0.44 m/sec2
4.52 m/sec2 -0.47 m/sec2
4.43 m/sec2 -0.56 m/sec2
RefReference Summer
2.29 m/sec2 -2.70 m/sec2

The difference between best and worst was 54.1% (2.7 m/sec2).

Comfort

Michelin's tyre also showcased the lowest noise levels.

Noise

External noise in dB

Lower is better ↓
Noise
Position / TyreResultGap to best
71.9 dB Best
72.7 dB +0.80 dB
72.8 dB +0.90 dB
73 dB +1.10 dB
73.1 dB +1.20 dB
73.3 dB +1.40 dB
73.8 dB +1.90 dB
73.9 dB +2.00 dB
74.1 dB +2.20 dB
RefReference Summer
74.4 dB +2.50 dB
74.6 dB +2.70 dB

The difference between best and worst was 3.8% (2.7 dB).

Value

The Continental's WinterContact TS 870 P demonstrated lowest rolling resistance, albeit at a higher price point​​.

Rolling Resistance

Rolling resistance in kg t

Lower is better ↓
Rolling Resistance
Position / TyreResultGap to bestExtra fuel / year
RefReference Summer
5.97 kg/t -0.40 kg/t £0
6.37 kg/t Best £0
6.98 kg/t +0.61 kg/t £42
7.43 kg/t +1.06 kg/t £73
7.43 kg/t +1.06 kg/t £73
7.63 kg/t +1.26 kg/t £87
7.66 kg/t +1.29 kg/t £89
7.8 kg/t +1.43 kg/t £99
7.93 kg/t +1.56 kg/t £108
7.99 kg/t +1.62 kg/t £112
8.39 kg/t +2.02 kg/t £140

The difference between best and worst was 40.5% (2.42 kg / t). Over 19,000 km a year at £1.45/L, the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV uses about 96 L (£140) more fuel than the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P.

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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

The overall results highlight the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P and Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV as the top performers. The Continental demonstrated a commendable balance of performance across various tests, ensuring a high level of safety and handling in different weather conditions​, and the Michelin proved to be a specialist in snow with excellent handling in all weathers and a pleasantly quiet rolling comfort, despite its high rolling resistance. Following closely were the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ SUV and Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2, both praised for their handling qualities across different conditions. Goodyear showcased exemplary wet handling, while Pirelli was lauded for its consistently high performance level and precise handling, especially in snow and wet conditions

Joint 1st

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P

225/60 R18 104V XL
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
Dry98.8%
Wet95.6%
Snow96.5%
Comfort97%
Rolling Resistance100%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (13)

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 / 1041.8 m+0.90 m
Dry HandlingHigher is better2nd / 1094.3 km/h-0.30 km/h
Wet BrakingLower is better5th / 1044.5 m+3.40 m
Wet HandlingHigher is better4th / 1083.1 km/h-1.20 km/h
Wet CircleLower is better9th / 1016.2 s+0.31 s
Straight AquaHigher is better7th / 1084.9 km/h-5.70 km/h
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better5th / 104.2 m/sec2-0.51 m/sec2
Snow BrakingLower is better4th / 1022.4 m+0.50 m
Snow TractionHigher is better5th / 103188 N-139.00 N
Snow HandlingHigher is better4th / 1055.5 km/h-2.40 km/h
Snow SlalomHigher is better4th / 104.82 m/sec2-0.17 m/sec2
NoiseLower is better9th / 1074.1 dB+2.20 dB
Rolling ResistanceLower is better1st / 106.37 kg/tBest in this discipline
EU Label
B/B/71
3PMSF
Yes
Price
865.00
Joint 1st

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV

225/60 R18 104H XL
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV
Dry99.3%
Wet95.6%
Snow98.3%
Comfort100%
Rolling Resistance75.9%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (13)

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 / 1041.5 m+0.60 m
Dry HandlingHigher is better1st / 1094.6 km/hBest in this discipline
Wet BrakingLower is better7th / 1044.9 m+3.80 m
Wet HandlingHigher is better2nd / 1083.6 km/h-0.70 km/h
Wet CircleLower is better4th / 1016.11 s+0.22 s
Straight AquaHigher is better3rd / 1087.3 km/h-3.30 km/h
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better7th / 104.02 m/sec2-0.69 m/sec2
Snow BrakingLower is better3rd / 1022.3 m+0.40 m
Snow TractionHigher is better1st / 103327 NBest in this discipline
Snow HandlingHigher is better3rd / 1056.1 km/h-1.80 km/h
Snow SlalomHigher is better2nd / 104.9 m/sec2-0.09 m/sec2
NoiseLower is better1st / 1071.9 dBBest in this discipline
Rolling ResistanceLower is better10th / 108.39 kg/t+2.02 kg/t
EU Label
C/B/68
3PMSF
Yes
Price
780.00
Joint 3rd

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ SUV

225/60 R18 104V XL
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ SUV
Dry99%
Wet96.7%
Snow96%
Comfort98.5%
Rolling Resistance85.7%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (13)

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 / 1041.3 m+0.40 m
Dry HandlingHigher is better8th / 1093.6 km/h-1.00 km/h
Wet BrakingLower is better6th / 1044.6 m+3.50 m
Wet HandlingHigher is better1st / 1084.3 km/hBest in this discipline
Wet CircleLower is better2nd / 1015.95 s+0.06 s
Straight AquaHigher is better5th / 1085.4 km/h-5.20 km/h
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better4th / 104.35 m/sec2-0.36 m/sec2
Snow BrakingLower is better4th / 1022.4 m+0.50 m
Snow TractionHigher is better8th / 103136 N-191.00 N
Snow HandlingHigher is better4th / 1055.5 km/h-2.40 km/h
Snow SlalomHigher is better5th / 104.81 m/sec2-0.18 m/sec2
NoiseLower is better4th / 1073 dB+1.10 dB
Rolling ResistanceLower is better3rd / 107.43 kg/t+1.06 kg/t
EU Label
C/C/71
3PMSF
Yes
Price
785.00
Joint 3rd

Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2

225/60 R18 104H XL
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
Dry99%
Wet97.3%
Snow95.9%
Comfort98.4%
Rolling Resistance83.5%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (13)

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 / 1041.4 m+0.50 m
Dry HandlingHigher is better4th / 1093.9 km/h-0.70 km/h
Wet BrakingLower is better1st / 1041.1 mBest in this discipline
Wet HandlingHigher is better6th / 1082.9 km/h-1.40 km/h
Wet CircleLower is better4th / 1016.11 s+0.22 s
Straight AquaHigher is better6th / 1085.1 km/h-5.50 km/h
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better8th / 103.73 m/sec2-0.98 m/sec2
Snow BrakingLower is better4th / 1022.4 m+0.50 m
Snow TractionHigher is better7th / 103154 N-173.00 N
Snow HandlingHigher is better6th / 1055.4 km/h-2.50 km/h
Snow SlalomHigher is better7th / 104.76 m/sec2-0.23 m/sec2
NoiseLower is better5th / 1073.1 dB+1.20 dB
Rolling ResistanceLower is better5th / 107.63 kg/t+1.26 kg/t
EU Label
C/A/71
3PMSF
Yes
Price
800.00
5th

Vredestein Wintrac Pro

225/60 R18 104V XL
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
Dry98.8%
Wet96.2%
Snow96%
Comfort98.1%
Rolling Resistance81.7%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (13)

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 / 1041.6 m+0.70 m
Dry HandlingHigher is better4th / 1093.9 km/h-0.70 km/h
Wet BrakingLower is better4th / 1043.6 m+2.50 m
Wet HandlingHigher is better5th / 1083 km/h-1.30 km/h
Wet CircleLower is better3rd / 1016.07 s+0.18 s
Straight AquaHigher is better8th / 1084.7 km/h-5.90 km/h
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better6th / 104.12 m/sec2-0.59 m/sec2
Snow BrakingLower is better7th / 1022.5 m+0.60 m
Snow TractionHigher is better4th / 103200 N-127.00 N
Snow HandlingHigher is better8th / 1054.7 km/h-3.20 km/h
Snow SlalomHigher is better6th / 104.8 m/sec2-0.19 m/sec2
NoiseLower is better6th / 1073.3 dB+1.40 dB
Rolling ResistanceLower is better7th / 107.8 kg/t+1.43 kg/t
EU Label
C/B/72
3PMSF
Yes
Price
670.00
6th

Hankook Winter i cept evo 3 X

225/60 R18 104V XL
Hankook Winter i cept evo 3 X
Dry97%
Wet97%
Snow98.2%
Comfort96.4%
Rolling Resistance83.2%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (13)

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 better9th / 1042.8 m+1.90 m
Dry HandlingHigher is better9th / 1093.2 km/h-1.40 km/h
Wet BrakingLower is better2nd / 1042.9 m+1.80 m
Wet HandlingHigher is better7th / 1082.8 km/h-1.50 km/h
Wet CircleLower is better8th / 1016.17 s+0.28 s
Straight AquaHigher is better4th / 1086.7 km/h-3.90 km/h
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better3rd / 104.42 m/sec2-0.29 m/sec2
Snow BrakingLower is better1st / 1021.9 mBest in this discipline
Snow TractionHigher is better2nd / 103275 N-52.00 N
Snow HandlingHigher is better2nd / 1056.4 km/h-1.50 km/h
Snow SlalomHigher is better3rd / 104.84 m/sec2-0.15 m/sec2
NoiseLower is better10th / 1074.6 dB+2.70 dB
Rolling ResistanceLower is better6th / 107.66 kg/t+1.29 kg/t
EU Label
C/B/72
3PMSF
Yes
Price
630.00
7th

Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro

225/60 R18 104V XL
Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro
Dry99.7%
Wet93.6%
Snow92.8%
Comfort98.8%
Rolling Resistance80.3%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (13)

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 / 1040.9 mBest in this discipline
Dry HandlingHigher is better3rd / 1094.1 km/h-0.50 km/h
Wet BrakingLower is better9th / 1045.8 m+4.70 m
Wet HandlingHigher is better7th / 1082.8 km/h-1.50 km/h
Wet CircleLower is better6th / 1016.14 s+0.25 s
Straight AquaHigher is better9th / 1079.6 km/h-11.00 km/h
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better9th / 103.63 m/sec2-1.08 m/sec2
Snow BrakingLower is better8th / 1022.8 m+0.90 m
Snow TractionHigher is better6th / 103160 N-167.00 N
Snow HandlingHigher is better10th / 1052.9 km/h-5.00 km/h
Snow SlalomHigher is better10th / 104.43 m/sec2-0.56 m/sec2
NoiseLower is better3rd / 1072.8 dB+0.90 dB
Rolling ResistanceLower is better8th / 107.93 kg/t+1.56 kg/t
EU Label
C/B/70
3PMSF
Yes
Price
545.00
8th

Bridgestone Blizzak LM005

225/60 R18 104V XL
Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
Dry98.6%
Wet98.4%
Snow92.1%
Comfort97.4%
Rolling Resistance91.3%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (13)

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 / 1041.7 m+0.80 m
Dry HandlingHigher is better6th / 1093.8 km/h-0.80 km/h
Wet BrakingLower is better3rd / 1043.1 m+2.00 m
Wet HandlingHigher is better3rd / 1083.5 km/h-0.80 km/h
Wet CircleLower is better1st / 1015.89 sBest in this discipline
Straight AquaHigher is better1st / 1090.6 km/hBest in this discipline
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better1st / 104.71 m/sec2Best in this discipline
Snow BrakingLower is better10th / 1023.3 m+1.40 m
Snow TractionHigher is better10th / 103031 N-296.00 N
Snow HandlingHigher is better9th / 1053.4 km/h-4.50 km/h
Snow SlalomHigher is better8th / 104.55 m/sec2-0.44 m/sec2
NoiseLower is better7th / 1073.8 dB+1.90 dB
Rolling ResistanceLower is better2nd / 106.98 kg/t+0.61 kg/t
EU Label
B/A/71
3PMSF
Yes
Price
745.00
9th

Firestone Winterhawk 4

225/60 R18 104V XL
Firestone Winterhawk 4
Dry95.7%
Wet95.8%
Snow99.5%
Comfort98.9%
Rolling Resistance79.7%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (13)

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 / 1043.4 m+2.50 m
Dry HandlingHigher is better10th / 1092 km/h-2.60 km/h
Wet BrakingLower is better8th / 1045.2 m+4.10 m
Wet HandlingHigher is better9th / 1082.4 km/h-1.90 km/h
Wet CircleLower is better7th / 1016.15 s+0.26 s
Straight AquaHigher is better2nd / 1089 km/h-1.60 km/h
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better2nd / 104.51 m/sec2-0.20 m/sec2
Snow BrakingLower is better2nd / 1022 m+0.10 m
Snow TractionHigher is better3rd / 103272 N-55.00 N
Snow HandlingHigher is better1st / 1057.9 km/hBest in this discipline
Snow SlalomHigher is better1st / 104.99 m/sec2Best in this discipline
NoiseLower is better2nd / 1072.7 dB+0.80 dB
Rolling ResistanceLower is better9th / 107.99 kg/t+1.62 kg/t
EU Label
C/B/71
3PMSF
Yes
Price
585.00
10th

Superia Bluewin SUV 2

225/60 R18 104V XL
Superia Bluewin SUV 2
Dry98.6%
Wet87%
Snow93.2%
Comfort97.3%
Rolling Resistance85.7%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (13)

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 / 1041.7 m+0.80 m
Dry HandlingHigher is better7th / 1093.7 km/h-0.90 km/h
Wet BrakingLower is better10th / 1051.6 m+10.50 m
Wet HandlingHigher is better10th / 1078.9 km/h-5.40 km/h
Wet CircleLower is better10th / 1016.89 s+1.00 s
Straight AquaHigher is better10th / 1076.3 km/h-14.30 km/h
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better10th / 103.04 m/sec2-1.67 m/sec2
Snow BrakingLower is better9th / 1023.1 m+1.20 m
Snow TractionHigher is better9th / 103070 N-257.00 N
Snow HandlingHigher is better7th / 1055 km/h-2.90 km/h
Snow SlalomHigher is better9th / 104.52 m/sec2-0.47 m/sec2
NoiseLower is better8th / 1073.9 dB+2.00 dB
Rolling ResistanceLower is better3rd / 107.43 kg/t+1.06 kg/t
EU Label
C/C/70
3PMSF
Yes
Price
350.00

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