Below is all the glorious data from the Auto Bild full winter test, in 205/55 R16. These are the top 20 tyres that made it through the 53 tyre shootout, so they're all essentially good tyres, they're just different shades of good.
In a welcome change, Auto Bild actually published what the reference summer and all season tyres were. They were the Continental PremiumContact 7 summer tyre, and the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 all season tyre. Naturally the summer tyre aced dry and wet, and was useless in snow, however the performance of the Goodyear all season tyre really further throws into question the line between European winter tyres and a well rounded all season tyre.
In the dry braking test, the Kumho Winter Craft WP52 performed best among winter tyres, stopping in 43.0 meters. The worst-performing winter tyre was the Fulda Kristall Control HP2, which took 46.4 meters to stop - a difference of 3.4 meters. Interestingly, the reference summer tyre outperformed all winter tyres with a stopping distance of 38.6 meters, while the reference all-season tyre was comparable to the best winter tyres at 43.1 meters. The reference budget winter tyre performed significantly worse, needing 47.9 meters to stop.
Dry Braking
Spread: 9.30 M (24.1%)|Avg: 44.43 M
Dry braking in meters (100 - 0 km/h) (Lower is better)
Reference Summer Ref
38.60 M
Kumho Winter Craft WP52
43.00 M
Reference All Season Ref
43.10 M
Vredestein Wintrac
43.50 M
Semperit Speed Grip 5
43.70 M
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
43.90 M
Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906 plu
43.90 M
Continental WinterContact TS 870
43.90 M
Michelin Alpin 6
44.00 M
Uniroyal WinterExpert
44.10 M
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
44.10 M
Apollo Alnac 4G Winter
44.40 M
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
44.50 M
Kleber Krisalp HP3
44.70 M
BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2
45.00 M
Giti GitiWinterW2
45.10 M
GT Radial WinterPro2 Evo
45.20 M
Hankook Winter I cept RS3
45.20 M
Barum Polaris 5
45.50 M
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
46.00 M
Firestone Winterhawk 4
46.30 M
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
46.40 M
Reference Budget Ref
47.90 M
The Continental WinterContact TS 870 achieved the highest average speed of 110.6 km/h in the dry handling test, while the Firestone Winterhawk 4 was the slowest at 108.2 km/h - a difference of 2.4 km/h. The reference summer tyre again outperformed all winter tyres with an average speed of 115.0 km/h. The reference all-season tyre performed well, matching some of the better winter tyres at 112.6 km/h. The reference budget winter tyre was significantly slower at 106.3 km/h, showing the performance gap in dry conditions.
These results demonstrate that while winter tyres have improved in dry performance, they still lag behind summer tyres in these conditions. The Kumho Winter Craft WP52 and Continental WinterContact TS 870 showed consistent performance across both dry tests, while the Fulda Kristall Control HP2 and Firestone Winterhawk 4 struggled in dry conditions.
Dry Handling
Spread: 8.70 Km/H (7.6%)|Avg: 109.57 Km/H
Dry Handling Average Speed (Higher is better)
Reference Summer Ref
115.00 Km/H
Reference All Season Ref
112.60 Km/H
Continental WinterContact TS 870
110.60 Km/H
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
110.20 Km/H
Kumho Winter Craft WP52
109.90 Km/H
Barum Polaris 5
109.90 Km/H
Hankook Winter I cept RS3
109.80 Km/H
Semperit Speed Grip 5
109.80 Km/H
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
109.60 Km/H
Vredestein Wintrac
109.40 Km/H
Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906 plu
109.30 Km/H
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
109.30 Km/H
Michelin Alpin 6
109.20 Km/H
Uniroyal WinterExpert
109.20 Km/H
Apollo Alnac 4G Winter
109.10 Km/H
BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2
109.00 Km/H
Kleber Krisalp HP3
109.00 Km/H
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
108.90 Km/H
Giti GitiWinterW2
108.80 Km/H
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
108.80 Km/H
GT Radial WinterPro2 Evo
108.30 Km/H
Firestone Winterhawk 4
108.20 Km/H
Reference Budget Ref
106.30 Km/H
Wet
The Bridgestone Blizzak 6 and Kumho Winter Craft WP52 tied for the best wet braking performance among winter tyres, both stopping in 54.0 meters. The worst performer was the Fulda Kristall Control HP2, needing 60.3 meters - a significant difference of 6.3 meters. The reference summer tyre outperformed all tyres with a stopping distance of 52.9 meters, while the reference all-season tyre was close to the best winter tyres at 54.7 meters. The reference budget winter tyre performed extremely poorly, requiring 79.1 meters to stop - highlighting the importance of quality in wet conditions.
Wet Braking
Spread: 26.20 M (49.5%)|Avg: 58.03 M
Wet braking in meters (100 - 5 km/h) (Lower is better)
Reference Summer Ref
52.90 M
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
54.00 M
Kumho Winter Craft WP52
54.00 M
Reference All Season Ref
54.70 M
Firestone Winterhawk 4
55.40 M
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
55.60 M
GT Radial WinterPro2 Evo
56.20 M
Michelin Alpin 6
56.60 M
Apollo Alnac 4G Winter
56.90 M
Uniroyal WinterExpert
57.10 M
Semperit Speed Grip 5
57.50 M
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
57.70 M
Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906 plu
57.90 M
Continental WinterContact TS 870
57.90 M
Vredestein Wintrac
58.30 M
Giti GitiWinterW2
58.50 M
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
58.50 M
BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2
58.60 M
Barum Polaris 5
58.90 M
Kleber Krisalp HP3
59.10 M
Hankook Winter I cept RS3
59.10 M
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
60.30 M
Reference Budget Ref
79.10 M
The Bridgestone Blizzak 6 achieved the highest average speed of 76.01 km/h in wet handling, while the Fulda Kristall Control HP2 was again the slowest at 71.49 km/h - a difference of 4.52 km/h. The reference summer tyre once more outperformed all others with a speed of 77.36 km/h. The reference all-season tyre performed well at 74.52 km/h, while the reference budget winter tyre was significantly slower at 62.36 km/h.
Wet Handling
Spread: 15.00 Km/H (19.4%)|Avg: 73.64 Km/H
Wet Handling Average Speed (Higher is better)
Reference Summer Ref
77.36 Km/H
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
76.01 Km/H
Continental WinterContact TS 870
75.14 Km/H
Michelin Alpin 6
75.02 Km/H
Kumho Winter Craft WP52
74.94 Km/H
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
74.89 Km/H
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
74.81 Km/H
Reference All Season Ref
74.52 Km/H
Hankook Winter I cept RS3
74.30 Km/H
Apollo Alnac 4G Winter
74.23 Km/H
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
74.13 Km/H
Uniroyal WinterExpert
74.12 Km/H
Vredestein Wintrac
74.08 Km/H
Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906 plu
73.75 Km/H
Semperit Speed Grip 5
73.53 Km/H
BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2
73.49 Km/H
Kleber Krisalp HP3
73.49 Km/H
Firestone Winterhawk 4
73.24 Km/H
Barum Polaris 5
73.07 Km/H
Giti GitiWinterW2
72.94 Km/H
GT Radial WinterPro2 Evo
72.77 Km/H
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
71.49 Km/H
Reference Budget Ref
62.36 Km/H
The Hankook Winter I cept RS3 performed best in straight aquaplaning resistance, maintaining control up to 84.5 km/h. The Kumho Winter Craft WP52 performed worst, losing control at 73.0 km/h - a substantial difference of 11.5 km/h. Interestingly, the reference summer tyre (80.4 km/h) and all-season tyre (79.8 km/h) were outperformed by many winter tyres in this test. The reference budget winter tyre performed poorly, losing control at just 66.1 km/h.
Straight Aqua
Spread: 18.40 Km/H (21.8%)|Avg: 79.79 Km/H
Float Speed in Km/H (Higher is better)
Hankook Winter I cept RS3
84.50 Km/H
Continental WinterContact TS 870
84.30 Km/H
Firestone Winterhawk 4
83.90 Km/H
BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2
83.40 Km/H
Kleber Krisalp HP3
83.40 Km/H
Giti GitiWinterW2
82.50 Km/H
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
82.20 Km/H
Semperit Speed Grip 5
82.00 Km/H
Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906 plu
81.10 Km/H
Uniroyal WinterExpert
81.00 Km/H
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
81.00 Km/H
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
80.90 Km/H
Vredestein Wintrac
80.70 Km/H
Reference Summer Ref
80.40 Km/H
Reference All Season Ref
79.80 Km/H
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
79.50 Km/H
Apollo Alnac 4G Winter
78.80 Km/H
Michelin Alpin 6
78.50 Km/H
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
77.50 Km/H
Barum Polaris 5
75.40 Km/H
GT Radial WinterPro2 Evo
75.30 Km/H
Kumho Winter Craft WP52
73.00 Km/H
Reference Budget Ref
66.10 Km/H
The Hankook Winter I cept RS3 also excelled in curved aquaplaning, maintaining 3.93 m/s² of lateral acceleration. The Kumho Winter Craft WP52 struggled most, managing only 1.98 m/s² - a significant difference of 1.95 m/s². The reference summer tyre (3.19 m/s²) and all-season tyre (2.95 m/s²) were outperformed by many winter tyres. The reference budget winter tyre performed very poorly at 1.23 m/s².
Curved Aquaplaning
Spread: 2.70 m/sec2 (68.7%)|Avg: 3.19 m/sec2
Remaining lateral acceleration (Higher is better)
Hankook Winter I cept RS3
3.93 m/sec2
Continental WinterContact TS 870
3.82 m/sec2
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
3.71 m/sec2
Giti GitiWinterW2
3.64 m/sec2
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
3.61 m/sec2
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
3.58 m/sec2
Kleber Krisalp HP3
3.58 m/sec2
Firestone Winterhawk 4
3.48 m/sec2
BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2
3.46 m/sec2
Semperit Speed Grip 5
3.42 m/sec2
Uniroyal WinterExpert
3.40 m/sec2
Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906 plu
3.28 m/sec2
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
3.20 m/sec2
Reference Summer Ref
3.19 m/sec2
Michelin Alpin 6
3.16 m/sec2
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
3.16 m/sec2
Vredestein Wintrac
3.12 m/sec2
Reference All Season Ref
2.95 m/sec2
Apollo Alnac 4G Winter
2.93 m/sec2
Barum Polaris 5
2.88 m/sec2
GT Radial WinterPro2 Evo
2.68 m/sec2
Kumho Winter Craft WP52
1.98 m/sec2
Reference Budget Ref
1.23 m/sec2
These wet tests highlight the superior performance of quality winter tyres in challenging conditions. The Bridgestone Blizzak 6 showed consistent excellence across wet tests, while the Fulda Kristall Control HP2 and Kumho Winter Craft WP52 struggled in multiple wet scenarios. The results also demonstrate that while summer tyres excel in some wet conditions, winter tyres can outperform them in specific scenarios like aquaplaning resistance.
Snow
In snow braking, the Hankook Winter I cept RS3, Semperit Speed Grip 5, and Continental WinterContact TS 870 tied for best performance, stopping in 29.1 meters. The worst performer was the Firestone Winterhawk 4, needing 30.9 meters - a difference of 1.8 meters. As expected, the reference summer tyre performed extremely poorly, requiring 46.1 meters to stop. The reference all-season tyre performed well at 29.7 meters, while the reference budget winter tyre needed 35.8 meters, showing the importance of quality in winter tyres.
Snow Braking
Spread: 17.00 M (58.4%)|Avg: 30.70 M
Snow braking in meters (50 - 0 km/h) (Lower is better)
Hankook Winter I cept RS3
29.10 M
Semperit Speed Grip 5
29.10 M
Continental WinterContact TS 870
29.10 M
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
29.20 M
Giti GitiWinterW2
29.20 M
GT Radial WinterPro2 Evo
29.30 M
Kleber Krisalp HP3
29.30 M
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
29.40 M
BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2
29.40 M
Uniroyal WinterExpert
29.50 M
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
29.60 M
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
29.60 M
Reference All Season Ref
29.70 M
Michelin Alpin 6
29.70 M
Barum Polaris 5
30.00 M
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
30.20 M
Vredestein Wintrac
30.20 M
Kumho Winter Craft WP52
30.30 M
Apollo Alnac 4G Winter
30.60 M
Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906 plu
30.80 M
Firestone Winterhawk 4
30.90 M
Reference Budget Ref
35.80 M
Reference Summer Ref
46.10 M
The Dunlop Winter Sport 5 provided the best snow traction with 2570 N of pulling force. The Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906+ performed worst with 2271 N - a significant difference of 299 N. The reference summer tyre struggled immensely with only 849 N of pulling force. The reference all-season tyre performed surprisingly well with 2516 N, while the reference budget winter tyre managed 1790 N.
Snow Traction
Spread: 1721.00 N (67%)|Avg: 2374.70 N
Pulling Force in Newtons (Higher is better)
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
2570.00 N
Barum Polaris 5
2526.00 N
Continental WinterContact TS 870
2520.00 N
Reference All Season Ref
2516.00 N
BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2
2513.00 N
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
2512.00 N
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
2512.00 N
Hankook Winter I cept RS3
2509.00 N
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
2491.00 N
GT Radial WinterPro2 Evo
2486.00 N
Michelin Alpin 6
2483.00 N
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
2483.00 N
Giti GitiWinterW2
2477.00 N
Semperit Speed Grip 5
2457.00 N
Apollo Alnac 4G Winter
2452.00 N
Uniroyal WinterExpert
2450.00 N
Vredestein Wintrac
2449.00 N
Kumho Winter Craft WP52
2446.00 N
Kleber Krisalp HP3
2429.00 N
Firestone Winterhawk 4
2427.00 N
Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906 plu
2271.00 N
Reference Budget Ref
1790.00 N
Reference Summer Ref
849.00 N
The Giti GitiWinterW2 achieved the highest average speed of 60.9 km/h in snow handling. The Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906+ performed worst at 57.5 km/h - a difference of 3.4 km/h. The reference summer tyre's performance was not recorded for this test. The reference all-season tyre performed well at 59.6 km/h, while the reference budget winter tyre achieved 55.9 km/h.
Snow Handling
Spread: 5.00 Km/H (8.2%)|Avg: 59.19 Km/H
Snow handling average speed (Higher is better)
Giti GitiWinterW2
60.90 Km/H
GT Radial WinterPro2 Evo
60.40 Km/H
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
60.20 Km/H
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
60.00 Km/H
Continental WinterContact TS 870
60.00 Km/H
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
59.90 Km/H
Hankook Winter I cept RS3
59.60 Km/H
Barum Polaris 5
59.60 Km/H
Reference All Season Ref
59.60 Km/H
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
59.60 Km/H
Semperit Speed Grip 5
59.50 Km/H
Kumho Winter Craft WP52
59.40 Km/H
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
59.20 Km/H
BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2
59.10 Km/H
Kleber Krisalp HP3
59.00 Km/H
Firestone Winterhawk 4
59.00 Km/H
Michelin Alpin 6
58.70 Km/H
Apollo Alnac 4G Winter
58.60 Km/H
Vredestein Wintrac
58.50 Km/H
Uniroyal WinterExpert
58.00 Km/H
Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906 plu
57.50 Km/H
Reference Budget Ref
55.90 Km/H
These snow tests clearly demonstrate the superior performance of winter tyres in snowy conditions compared to summer tyres. The Hankook Winter I cept RS3 and Continental WinterContact TS 870 showed consistent excellence across multiple snow tests. The Firestone Winterhawk 4 and Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906+struggled in various snow scenarios. The all-season tyre performed surprisingly well in snow, often matching or exceeding some winter tyres, while the budget winter tyre consistently underperformed compared to premium options.
Comfort
The Giti GitiWinterW2 was the quietest tyre, producing 70.3 dB of external noise. The Fulda Kristall Control HP2 was the loudest at 72.9 dB - a difference of 2.6 dB. Interestingly, both the reference summer tyre (73.4 dB) and the reference budget winter tyre (74.2 dB) were noisier than all the tested winter tyres. The reference all-season tyre performed well at 71.0 dB, matching some of the quieter winter tyres.
Noise
Spread: 3.90 dB (5.5%)|Avg: 71.74 dB
External noise in dB (Lower is better)
Giti GitiWinterW2
70.30 dB
GT Radial WinterPro2 Evo
70.80 dB
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
70.80 dB
Apollo Alnac 4G Winter
70.90 dB
Continental WinterContact TS 870
71.00 dB
Reference All Season Ref
71.00 dB
Vredestein Wintrac
71.20 dB
Firestone Winterhawk 4
71.20 dB
Michelin Alpin 6
71.40 dB
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
71.40 dB
Hankook Winter I cept RS3
71.60 dB
Semperit Speed Grip 5
71.60 dB
Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906 plu
71.70 dB
BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2
71.70 dB
Uniroyal WinterExpert
71.80 dB
Kumho Winter Craft WP52
72.10 dB
Barum Polaris 5
72.10 dB
Kleber Krisalp HP3
72.20 dB
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
72.30 dB
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
72.50 dB
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
72.90 dB
Reference Summer Ref
73.40 dB
Reference Budget Ref
74.20 dB
Value
The Michelin Alpin 6 showed the best predicted tread life at 50,500 km. The Kumho Winter Craft WP52 had the worst wear performance at just 37,350 km - an difference of 13,150 km.
Wear
Spread: 13150.00 KM (26%)|Avg: 43076.25 KM
Predicted tread life in KM (Higher is better)
Michelin Alpin 6
50500.00 KM
Hankook Winter I cept RS3
50250.00 KM
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
48690.00 KM
Semperit Speed Grip 5
48210.00 KM
Continental WinterContact TS 870
47970.00 KM
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
47500.00 KM
Uniroyal WinterExpert
45540.00 KM
Giti GitiWinterW2
44810.00 KM
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
44300.00 KM
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
41810.00 KM
Kleber Krisalp HP3
41730.00 KM
BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2
41330.00 KM
Vredestein Wintrac
40400.00 KM
Apollo Alnac 4G Winter
39840.00 KM
Barum Polaris 5
39500.00 KM
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
38700.00 KM
GT Radial WinterPro2 Evo
38335.00 KM
Firestone Winterhawk 4
37400.00 KM
Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906 plu
37360.00 KM
Kumho Winter Craft WP52
37350.00 KM
The Semperit Speed Grip 5 offered the best value at €6.64 per 1000 km. The Bridgestone Blizzak 6 was the most expensive at €11.29 per 1000 km - a difference of €4.65 per 1000 km.
The Barum Polaris 5 had the lowest rolling resistance at 7.28 kg/t. The Giti GitiWinterW2 had the highest at 10.15 kg/t - a difference of 2.87 kg/t.
Rolling Resistance
Spread: 2.87 kg / t (39.4%)|Avg: 8.42 kg / t
Rolling resistance in kg t (Lower is better)
Barum Polaris 5
7.28 kg / t
Uniroyal WinterExpert
7.64 kg / t
Hankook Winter I cept RS3
7.72 kg / t
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
7.82 kg / t
Continental WinterContact TS 870
7.83 kg / t
Semperit Speed Grip 5
7.91 kg / t
Vredestein Wintrac
8.01 kg / t
Firestone Winterhawk 4
8.02 kg / t
Michelin Alpin 6
8.10 kg / t
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
8.20 kg / t
Apollo Alnac 4G Winter
8.44 kg / t
BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2
8.48 kg / t
Kleber Krisalp HP3
8.61 kg / t
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
8.77 kg / t
GT Radial WinterPro2 Evo
8.79 kg / t
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
8.83 kg / t
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
8.92 kg / t
Kumho Winter Craft WP52
9.05 kg / t
Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906 plu
9.75 kg / t
Giti GitiWinterW2
10.15 kg / t
These results show that there can be significant differences in comfort, longevity, and efficiency among winter tyres. The Giti GitiWinterW2 excelled in noise reduction but struggled with rolling resistance. The Firestone Winterhawk 4 showed excellent wear characteristics but performed poorly in several performance tests. The Semperit Speed Grip 5 offered the best value, balancing cost and performance effectively.
Test winner with balanced strong performance in all weather conditions, short braking distances, very high mileage.
Higher price level.
The Continental WinterContact TS 870 emerges as the test winner, showcasing exceptional performance across all weather conditions. It excels in both snowy and wet conditions, offering short braking distances and very high mileage. While it comes with a higher price tag, its balanced performance and safety features make it a top choice for drivers seeking premium winter tyres.
Winter talent without fault, offers safe driving behavior in any weather, convincingly good mileage.
Higher price level.
The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 proves to be a well-rounded winter tyre, delivering excellent performance in all weather conditions. It offers safe driving characteristics and impressive mileage. Despite its higher price, it stands out as a reliable choice for those prioritizing safety and performance in winter conditions.
Affordable second-tier brand that shows good performance in all weather, very high mileage, low rolling resistance.
Slightly limited grip in wet conditions.
The Semperit Speed-Grip 5 offers an impressive balance of performance and value. As Continental's second-tier brand, it provides good performance across all weather conditions, especially excelling in snowy conditions. With very high mileage and low rolling resistance, it's an economical choice that doesn't compromise much on safety, despite slightly reduced wet grip.
Sporty winter talent with strong performance on every surface, short braking distances, convincing mileage.
High price level.
The Bridgestone Blizzak 6 "Enliten" demonstrates strong performance across all conditions, particularly excelling in its sporty handling. It offers short braking distances and convincing mileage, making it a reliable choice for winter driving. While it comes with a higher price, its all-round performance justifies the investment for those seeking a premium winter tyre.
Premium tyre with balanced good performance in all weather, very high mileage, low rolling resistance, good comfort.
High price level.
The Michelin Alpin 6 showcases why it's a premium tyre with its balanced performance across all weather conditions. It stands out with very high mileage, low rolling resistance, and good comfort, making it an excellent choice for those who prioritize long-term value and driving comfort. Despite its high price, it offers strong performance in key areas, including receiving the "Green Tyre 2024/25" award for its environmental credentials.
Sporty direct performance in any weather, good reserves in aquaplaning, outstanding mileage, fair price.
Extended wet braking distance.
The Hankook Winter i*cept RS3 offers a compelling mix of performance and value. It provides sporty, direct handling in all weather conditions and particularly excels in aquaplaning resistance. With outstanding mileage and a fair price, it's an attractive option for budget-conscious drivers. However, its slightly extended wet braking distance is a point to consider. Notably, it won the "Eco-Master" award, indicating excellent environmental and economic performance.
Convincingly strong performance on snow, outstanding mileage, low rolling resistance.
Slightly limited grip on wet roads.
The Dunlop Winter Sport 5 shines in winter conditions, offering excellent performance on snow. It boasts outstanding mileage and low rolling resistance, making it an economical choice for winter driving. While it performs well overall, its slightly limited grip on wet roads is a minor drawback to consider.
Convincingly good performance on snowy roads, very good reserves in aquaplaning, low rolling resistance.
Slightly extended wet braking distance.
The Kleber Krisalp HP3 proves to be a solid winter tyre, particularly excelling on snowy roads. It offers very good protection against aquaplaning and has low rolling resistance, contributing to fuel efficiency. However, its slightly longer braking distance on wet roads is a point of concern. Overall, it provides good value for its performance.
Balanced safe driving behavior in wet conditions, good mileage, low rolling resistance.
Moderate lateral guidance on snow.
The Uniroyal WinterExpert offers a balanced performance, with particular strength in wet conditions. It provides good mileage and low rolling resistance, making it an economical choice. However, its moderate lateral guidance on snow suggests that while it's competent in winter conditions, it may not be the top performer in severe winter weather.
Top performance on snow and, good safety reserves in aquaplaning, quiet rolling noise.
Slightly extended wet braking distance.
The BF Goodrich g-Force Winter 2 excels in winter conditions, offering top performance on snow. It also provides good protection against aquaplaning and offers a quiet ride. Its main drawback is a slightly longer braking distance in wet conditions. This tyre seems well-suited for areas with harsh winters but may be less ideal for regions with frequent wet conditions.
Balanced good dynamics in all weather conditions, good reserves in aquaplaning, low rolling resistance.
Slightly extended wet braking distance.
The Vredestein Wintrac offers a well-rounded performance across all weather conditions. It provides good protection against aquaplaning and has low rolling resistance, contributing to fuel efficiency. While it performs well in most areas, its slightly longer braking distance on wet roads is a point to consider. Overall, it's a solid all-rounder for winter conditions.
Balanced safe driving behavior in all weather, short braking distances, low noise level.
Moderate lateral guidance on snow.
The Apollo Alnac 4G Winter provides balanced performance across various weather conditions. It offers short braking distances and operates quietly, enhancing driving comfort. However, its moderate lateral guidance on snow suggests that while it's competent in winter conditions, it may not be the top performer in severe winter weather. It represents a good value option for those in areas with milder winters.
Convincing good driving characteristics with short braking distances on snow and wet roads, quiet passing noise.
Moderate mileage.
The Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 demonstrates good performance in winter conditions, particularly excelling in braking on snow and wet roads. It also offers a quiet ride, enhancing driving comfort. However, its moderate mileage might be a concern for those looking for long-term value. This tyre seems well-suited for drivers who prioritize performance and comfort in winter conditions but may not be the best choice for high-mileage drivers.
The Giti GitiWinter W2 performs well on snowy roads and offers good protection against aquaplaning. It also provides good mileage, offering decent value. However, its extended braking distance on wet roads and delayed steering response are significant drawbacks to consider. This tyre might be a good choice for areas with predominantly snowy winters but less ideal for regions with frequent wet conditions.
Balanced sporty driving dynamics and short braking distances in all weather conditions.
Low reserves in aquaplaning, low mileage.
The Kumho Wintercraft WP52 offers a balanced performance with sporty handling and short braking distances across various weather conditions. However, its low resistance to aquaplaning and low mileage are significant drawbacks. This tyre might appeal to drivers who enjoy responsive handling in winter conditions but may not be the best choice for those prioritizing longevity or frequently driving in heavy rain.
Convincing winter suitability, safe driving behavior on dry roads, low rolling resistance.
Little grip in wet conditions, low reserves in danger of aquaplaning.
The Barum Polaris 5 performs well in winter conditions and on dry roads, offering safe driving behavior. Its low rolling resistance is a plus for fuel efficiency. However, its poor performance in wet conditions and low resistance to aquaplaning are significant concerns. This tyre might be suitable for areas with predominantly dry, cold winters but is less ideal for regions with wet winter conditions.
Good winter suitability and safe driving characteristics on wet roads.
Delayed steering response, limited mileage.
The GT Radial Winterpro 2 evo demonstrates good performance in winter conditions and offers safe handling on wet roads. However, its delayed steering response might affect the overall driving experience, and its limited mileage could be a concern for value-conscious buyers. This tyre could be a decent budget option for those in areas with moderate winters but may not be ideal for drivers seeking responsive handling or long-term value.
Good winter suitability and safe driving characteristics on dry roads.
Limited grip and extended braking distances on wet roads.
The Firestone Winterhawk 4 performs well in winter conditions and offers safe handling on dry roads. However, its poor performance on wet roads, including limited grip and extended braking distances, is a significant drawback. This tyre might be suitable for areas with predominantly dry, cold winters but could be problematic in regions with frequent wet conditions during winter.
Good and safe driving characteristics on wet and dry roads.
Limited winter suitability, low mileage, high rolling resistance.
The Fulda Kristall Control HP 2 offers good performance on both wet and dry roads, providing safe driving characteristics. However, its limited suitability for winter conditions is a significant drawback for a winter tyre. Combined with low mileage and high rolling resistance, this tyre may not offer the best value or performance for true winter conditions. It might be more suitable for areas with mild winters where severe snow and ice are rare.
Good and safe driving characteristics on wet and dry roads.
Limited winter suitability, low mileage, high rolling resistance.
The Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906+ demonstrates good performance on both wet and dry roads, offering safe driving characteristics in these conditions. However, its limited suitability for winter conditions is a significant drawback for a tyre marketed as a winter product. The low mileage suggests it may wear out faster than competitors, potentially increasing long-term costs. Additionally, the high rolling resistance could negatively impact fuel efficiency. While this tyre might perform adequately in milder climates with infrequent snow, it may not be the best choice for areas with harsh winters or for drivers seeking long-term value and fuel efficiency.