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2024 Winter 55 Tyre Braking Test

Jonathan Benson
Data analyzed and reviewed by Jonathan Benson
20 min read Updated
Contents
  1. Introduction
  2. Wet
  3. Snow
  4. Results
  5. Bridgestone Blizzak 6
  6. Kumho Winter Craft WP52
  7. GT Radial WinterPro2 Evo
  8. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
  9. Michelin Alpin 6
  10. Semperit Speed Grip 5
  11. Uniroyal WinterExpert
  12. Continental WinterContact TS 870
  13. Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
  14. Firestone Winterhawk 4
  15. Dunlop Winter Sport 5
  16. Giti GitiWinterW2
  17. BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2
  18. Hankook Winter I cept RS3
  19. Apollo Alnac 4G Winter
  20. Kleber Krisalp HP3
  21. Vredestein Wintrac
  22. Barum Polaris 5
  23. Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906
  24. Fulda Kristall Control HP2
  25. Radar Dimax Alpine
  26. Falken EUROWINTER HS02
  27. Sava Eskimo HP2
  28. Ceat WinterDrive
  29. Point S Winter S
  30. Nexen Winguard Snow G3
  31. Nokian Snowproof 2
  32. Delinte Winter WD1
  33. Lassa Snoways 4
  34. Petlas SnowMaster 2 Sport
  35. Landsail Winter Lander
  36. Mastersteel WINTER+ W2
  37. Infinity Ecozen
  38. Goodride SW608
  39. Toyo Snowprox S944
  40. Riken Riken Snow
  41. Torque TQ023
  42. Laufenn I Fit+
  43. Kormoran Kormoran Snow
  44. Westlake SW 608
  45. Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
  46. Zeetex WH 1000
  47. Tracmax X Privilo S130
  48. Sailun Ice Blazer Alpine plus
  49. Tourador Winter Pro TS1
  50. Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
  51. RoadX RXFROST WU01
  52. Imperial Snowdragon HP
  53. Minerva Frostrack HP
  54. Duraturn Mozzo Winter
  55. Austone Skadi SP 901
  56. Superia Bluewin UHP
  57. Powertrac Snowtour Pro
  58. Roadmarch Winter XPro 888
  59. Maxtrek Trek M7+

Autobild are back at it again, this year testing a massive 55 winter tyres in wet braking, then taking the top 33 to a snow braking test, all to find out the safest 20 winter tyres in the wet and snow to put through to their full test!

No one tests as well as AutoBild, check out the glorious data below. There were no huge surprises, other than perhaps the GT Radial WinterPro 2 Evo finishing an excellent third place overall. GT Radial have been quickly improving their products, and it's great that the hard work is paying off.

The new Bridgestone Blizzak 6 Enliten seems to pick up where the LM005 left off, performing the best in the wet, and Kumho continue the excellent results of the WP52.

Keep an eye on Autobild for the full test next week.

Test Publication:
205/55 R16 55 tyres 2 categories
Images courtesy of Auto Bild
Test Publication:
Auto Bild
Images courtesy of Auto Bild
Test Size: 205/55 R16
Tyres Tested: 55 tyres
Test Categories:
2 categories (2 tests)
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Wet

Wet Braking

Wet Braking

Wet braking in meters (80 - 0 km/h) (Lower is better)
  1. Kumho Winter Craft WP52
    34.60 M
  2. Bridgestone Blizzak 6
    34.60 M
  3. Firestone Winterhawk 4
    35.50 M
  4. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
    35.60 M
  5. GT Radial WinterPro2 Evo
    36.00 M
  6. Delinte Winter WD1
    36.10 M
  7. Michelin Alpin 6
    36.20 M
  8. Apollo Alnac 4G Winter
    36.40 M
  9. Uniroyal WinterExpert
    36.50 M
  10. Semperit Speed Grip 5
    36.80 M
  11. Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
    36.90 M
  12. Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906
    37.10 M
  13. Continental WinterContact TS 870
    37.10 M
  14. Vredestein Wintrac
    37.30 M
  15. Dunlop Winter Sport 5
    37.40 M
  16. Giti GitiWinterW2
    37.40 M
  17. BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2
    37.50 M
  18. Infinity Ecozen
    37.60 M
  19. Nexen Winguard Snow G3
    37.70 M
  20. Barum Polaris 5
    37.70 M
  21. Hankook Winter I cept RS3
    37.80 M
  22. Kleber Krisalp HP3
    37.80 M
  23. Landsail Winter Lander
    38.00 M
  24. Falken EUROWINTER HS02
    38.30 M
  25. Point S Winter S
    38.30 M
  26. Fulda Kristall Control HP2
    38.60 M
  27. Mastersteel WINTER Plus W2
    38.60 M
  28. Ceat WinterDrive
    39.00 M
  29. Lassa Snoways 4
    39.20 M
  30. Petlas SnowMaster 2 Sport
    39.50 M
  31. Sava Eskimo HP2
    39.50 M
  32. Radar Dimax Alpine
    39.90 M
  33. Nokian Snowproof 2
    40.00 M
  34. Toyo Snowprox S944
    40.60 M
  35. Goodride SW608
    40.60 M
  36. Torque TQ023
    40.80 M
  37. Riken Riken Snow
    40.80 M
  38. Laufenn I Fit Plus
    41.10 M
  39. Kormoran Kormoran Snow
    41.50 M
  40. Westlake SW 608
    41.50 M
  41. Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
    42.00 M
  42. Zeetex WH 1000
    42.30 M
  43. Tracmax X Privilo S130
    43.30 M
  44. Sailun Ice Blazer Alpine plus
    43.50 M
  45. Tourador Winter Pro TS1
    43.50 M
  46. Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
    43.70 M
  47. RoadX RXFROST WU01
    44.20 M
  48. Imperial Snowdragon HP
    44.50 M
  49. Minerva Frostrack HP
    44.50 M
  50. Duraturn Mozzo Winter
    44.70 M
  51. Superia Bluewin UHP
    45.70 M
  52. Austone Skadi SP 901
    45.70 M
  53. Powertrac Snowtour Pro
    46.60 M
  54. Roadmarch Winter XPro 888
    48.20 M
  55. Maxtrek Trek M7 Plus
    50.60 M

Snow

Snow Braking

Snow Braking

Snow braking in meters (50 - 0 km/h) (Lower is better)
  1. Radar Dimax Alpine
    28.90 M
  2. Continental WinterContact TS 870
    29.10 M
  3. Hankook Winter I cept RS3
    29.10 M
  4. Semperit Speed Grip 5
    29.10 M
  5. Dunlop Winter Sport 5
    29.20 M
  6. Giti GitiWinterW2
    29.20 M
  7. Kleber Krisalp HP3
    29.30 M
  8. GT Radial WinterPro2 Evo
    29.30 M
  9. Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
    29.40 M
  10. BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2
    29.40 M
  11. Uniroyal WinterExpert
    29.50 M
  12. Bridgestone Blizzak 6
    29.60 M
  13. Sava Eskimo HP2
    29.60 M
  14. Fulda Kristall Control HP2
    29.60 M
  15. Michelin Alpin 6
    29.70 M
  16. Barum Polaris 5
    30.00 M
  17. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
    30.20 M
  18. Ceat WinterDrive
    30.20 M
  19. Vredestein Wintrac
    30.20 M
  20. Kumho Winter Craft WP52
    30.30 M
  21. Nokian Snowproof 2
    30.50 M
  22. Apollo Alnac 4G Winter
    30.60 M
  23. Falken EUROWINTER HS02
    30.70 M
  24. Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906
    30.80 M
  25. Firestone Winterhawk 4
    30.90 M
  26. Point S Winter S
    31.20 M
  27. Nexen Winguard Snow G3
    32.40 M
  28. Lassa Snoways 4
    34.10 M
  29. Petlas SnowMaster 2 Sport
    35.40 M
  30. Delinte Winter WD1
    35.80 M
  31. Landsail Winter Lander
    38.10 M
  32. Mastersteel WINTER Plus W2
    38.40 M
  33. Infinity Ecozen
    41.00 M

Results

1st

Bridgestone Blizzak 6

205/55 R16
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
  • 3PMSF: yes
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wet Braking 1st 34.6 M 100%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Snow Braking 12th 29.6 M 28.9 M +0.7 M 97.64%
2nd

Kumho Winter Craft WP52

205/55 R16
Kumho Winter Craft WP52
  • 3PMSF: yes
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wet Braking 1st 34.6 M 100%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Snow Braking 20th 30.3 M 28.9 M +1.4 M 95.38%
3rd

GT Radial WinterPro2 Evo

205/55 R16
GT Radial WinterPro2 Evo
  • 3PMSF: yes
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wet Braking 5th 36 M 34.6 M +1.4 M 96.11%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Snow Braking 7th 29.3 M 28.9 M +0.4 M 98.63%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
  • 3PMSF: yes
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wet Braking 4th 35.6 M 34.6 M +1 M 97.19%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Snow Braking 17th 30.2 M 28.9 M +1.3 M 95.7%
5th

Michelin Alpin 6

205/55 R16
Michelin Alpin 6
  • 3PMSF: yes
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wet Braking 7th 36.2 M 34.6 M +1.6 M 95.58%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Snow Braking 15th 29.7 M 28.9 M +0.8 M 97.31%
6th

Semperit Speed Grip 5

205/55 R16
Semperit Speed Grip 5
  • 3PMSF: yes
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wet Braking 10th 36.8 M 34.6 M +2.2 M 94.02%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Snow Braking 2nd 29.1 M 28.9 M +0.2 M 99.31%
7th

Uniroyal WinterExpert

205/55 R16
Uniroyal WinterExpert
  • 3PMSF: yes
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wet Braking 9th 36.5 M 34.6 M +1.9 M 94.79%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Snow Braking 11th 29.5 M 28.9 M +0.6 M 97.97%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
  • 3PMSF: yes
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wet Braking 12th 37.1 M 34.6 M +2.5 M 93.26%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Snow Braking 2nd 29.1 M 28.9 M +0.2 M 99.31%
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
  • 3PMSF: yes
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wet Braking 11th 36.9 M 34.6 M +2.3 M 93.77%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Snow Braking 9th 29.4 M 28.9 M +0.5 M 98.3%
10th

Firestone Winterhawk 4

205/55 R16
Firestone Winterhawk 4
  • 3PMSF: yes
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wet Braking 3rd 35.5 M 34.6 M +0.9 M 97.46%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Snow Braking 25th 30.9 M 28.9 M +2 M 93.53%
11th

Dunlop Winter Sport 5

205/55 R16
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
  • 3PMSF: yes
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wet Braking 15th 37.4 M 34.6 M +2.8 M 92.51%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Snow Braking 5th 29.2 M 28.9 M +0.3 M 98.97%
12th

Giti GitiWinterW2

205/55 R16
Giti GitiWinterW2
  • 3PMSF: yes
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wet Braking 15th 37.4 M 34.6 M +2.8 M 92.51%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Snow Braking 5th 29.2 M 28.9 M +0.3 M 98.97%
13th

BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2

205/55 R16
BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2
  • 3PMSF: yes
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wet Braking 17th 37.5 M 34.6 M +2.9 M 92.27%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Snow Braking 9th 29.4 M 28.9 M +0.5 M 98.3%
14th

Hankook Winter I cept RS3

205/55 R16
Hankook Winter I cept RS3
  • 3PMSF: yes
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wet Braking 21st 37.8 M 34.6 M +3.2 M 91.53%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Snow Braking 2nd 29.1 M 28.9 M +0.2 M 99.31%
15th

Apollo Alnac 4G Winter

205/55 R16
Apollo Alnac 4G Winter
  • 3PMSF: yes
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wet Braking 8th 36.4 M 34.6 M +1.8 M 95.05%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Snow Braking 22nd 30.6 M 28.9 M +1.7 M 94.44%
16th

Kleber Krisalp HP3

205/55 R16
Kleber Krisalp HP3
  • 3PMSF: yes
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wet Braking 21st 37.8 M 34.6 M +3.2 M 91.53%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Snow Braking 7th 29.3 M 28.9 M +0.4 M 98.63%
17th

Vredestein Wintrac

205/55 R16
Vredestein Wintrac
  • 3PMSF: yes
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wet Braking 14th 37.3 M 34.6 M +2.7 M 92.76%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Snow Braking 17th 30.2 M 28.9 M +1.3 M 95.7%
18th

Barum Polaris 5

205/55 R16
Barum Polaris 5
  • 3PMSF: yes
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wet Braking 19th 37.7 M 34.6 M +3.1 M 91.78%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Snow Braking 16th 30 M 28.9 M +1.1 M 96.33%
Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906
  • 3PMSF: yes
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wet Braking 12th 37.1 M 34.6 M +2.5 M 93.26%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Snow Braking 24th 30.8 M 28.9 M +1.9 M 93.83%
20th

Fulda Kristall Control HP2

205/55 R16
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
  • 3PMSF: yes
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wet Braking 26th 38.6 M 34.6 M +4 M 89.64%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Snow Braking 12th 29.6 M 28.9 M +0.7 M 97.64%
21st

Radar Dimax Alpine

205/55 R16
Radar Dimax Alpine
  • 3PMSF: yes
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wet Braking 32nd 39.9 M 34.6 M +5.3 M 86.72%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Snow Braking 1st 28.9 M 100%
22nd

Falken EUROWINTER HS02

205/55 R16
Falken EUROWINTER HS02
  • 3PMSF: yes
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wet Braking 24th 38.3 M 34.6 M +3.7 M 90.34%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Snow Braking 23rd 30.7 M 28.9 M +1.8 M 94.14%
23rd

Sava Eskimo HP2

205/55 R16
Sava Eskimo HP2
  • 3PMSF: yes
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wet Braking 30th 39.5 M 34.6 M +4.9 M 87.59%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Snow Braking 12th 29.6 M 28.9 M +0.7 M 97.64%
24th

Ceat WinterDrive

205/55 R16
Ceat WinterDrive
  • 3PMSF: yes
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wet Braking 28th 39 M 34.6 M +4.4 M 88.72%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Snow Braking 17th 30.2 M 28.9 M +1.3 M 95.7%
25th

Point S Winter S

205/55 R16
Point S Winter S
  • 3PMSF: yes
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wet Braking 24th 38.3 M 34.6 M +3.7 M 90.34%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Snow Braking 26th 31.2 M 28.9 M +2.3 M 92.63%
26th

Nexen Winguard Snow G3

205/55 R16
Nexen Winguard Snow G3
  • 3PMSF: yes
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wet Braking 19th 37.7 M 34.6 M +3.1 M 91.78%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Snow Braking 27th 32.4 M 28.9 M +3.5 M 89.2%
27th

Nokian Snowproof 2

205/55 R16
Nokian Snowproof 2
  • 3PMSF: yes
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wet Braking 33rd 40 M 34.6 M +5.4 M 86.5%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Snow Braking 21st 30.5 M 28.9 M +1.6 M 94.75%
28th

Delinte Winter WD1

205/55 R16
Delinte Winter WD1
  • 3PMSF: yes
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wet Braking 6th 36.1 M 34.6 M +1.5 M 95.84%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Snow Braking 30th 35.8 M 28.9 M +6.9 M 80.73%
29th

Lassa Snoways 4

205/55 R16
Lassa Snoways 4
  • 3PMSF: yes
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wet Braking 29th 39.2 M 34.6 M +4.6 M 88.27%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Snow Braking 28th 34.1 M 28.9 M +5.2 M 84.75%
30th

Petlas SnowMaster 2 Sport

205/55 R16
Petlas SnowMaster 2 Sport
  • 3PMSF: yes
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wet Braking 30th 39.5 M 34.6 M +4.9 M 87.59%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Snow Braking 29th 35.4 M 28.9 M +6.5 M 81.64%
31st

Landsail Winter Lander

205/55 R16
Landsail Winter Lander
  • 3PMSF: yes
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wet Braking 23rd 38 M 34.6 M +3.4 M 91.05%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Snow Braking 31st 38.1 M 28.9 M +9.2 M 75.85%
32nd

Mastersteel WINTER+ W2

205/55 R16
Mastersteel WINTER Plus W2
  • 3PMSF: yes
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wet Braking 26th 38.6 M 34.6 M +4 M 89.64%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Snow Braking 32nd 38.4 M 28.9 M +9.5 M 75.26%
33rd

Infinity Ecozen

205/55 R16
Infinity Ecozen
  • 3PMSF: yes
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wet Braking 18th 37.6 M 34.6 M +3 M 92.02%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Snow Braking 33rd 41 M 28.9 M +12.1 M 70.49%
34th

Goodride SW608

205/55 R16
Goodride SW608
  • 3PMSF: yes
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wet Braking 34th 40.6 M 34.6 M +6 M 85.22%
35th

Toyo Snowprox S944

205/55 R16
Toyo Snowprox S944
  • 3PMSF: yes
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wet Braking 34th 40.6 M 34.6 M +6 M 85.22%
36th

Riken Riken Snow

205/55 R16
Riken Riken Snow
  • 3PMSF: yes
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wet Braking 36th 40.8 M 34.6 M +6.2 M 84.8%
37th

Torque TQ023

205/55 R16
Torque TQ023
  • 3PMSF: yes
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wet Braking 36th 40.8 M 34.6 M +6.2 M 84.8%
38th

Laufenn I Fit+

205/55 R16
Laufenn I Fit Plus
  • 3PMSF: yes
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wet Braking 38th 41.1 M 34.6 M +6.5 M 84.18%
39th

Kormoran Kormoran Snow

205/55 R16
Kormoran Kormoran Snow
  • 3PMSF: yes
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wet Braking 39th 41.5 M 34.6 M +6.9 M 83.37%
40th

Westlake SW 608

205/55 R16
Westlake SW 608
  • 3PMSF: yes
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wet Braking 39th 41.5 M 34.6 M +6.9 M 83.37%
41st

Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6

205/55 R16
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
  • 3PMSF: yes
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wet Braking 41st 42 M 34.6 M +7.4 M 82.38%
42nd

Zeetex WH 1000

205/55 R16
Zeetex WH 1000
  • 3PMSF: yes
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wet Braking 42nd 42.3 M 34.6 M +7.7 M 81.8%
43rd

Tracmax X Privilo S130

205/55 R16
Tracmax X Privilo S130
  • 3PMSF: yes
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wet Braking 43rd 43.3 M 34.6 M +8.7 M 79.91%
Sailun Ice Blazer Alpine  plus
  • 3PMSF: yes
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wet Braking 44th 43.5 M 34.6 M +8.9 M 79.54%
45th

Tourador Winter Pro TS1

205/55 R16
Tourador Winter Pro TS1
  • 3PMSF: yes
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wet Braking 44th 43.5 M 34.6 M +8.9 M 79.54%
46th

Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501

205/55 R16
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
  • 3PMSF: yes
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wet Braking 46th 43.7 M 34.6 M +9.1 M 79.18%
47th

RoadX RXFROST WU01

205/55 R16
RoadX RXFROST WU01
  • 3PMSF: yes
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wet Braking 47th 44.2 M 34.6 M +9.6 M 78.28%
48th

Imperial Snowdragon HP

205/55 R16
Imperial Snowdragon HP
  • 3PMSF: yes
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wet Braking 48th 44.5 M 34.6 M +9.9 M 77.75%
49th

Minerva Frostrack HP

205/55 R16
Minerva Frostrack HP
  • 3PMSF: yes
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wet Braking 48th 44.5 M 34.6 M +9.9 M 77.75%
50th

Duraturn Mozzo Winter

205/55 R16
Duraturn Mozzo Winter
  • 3PMSF: yes
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wet Braking 50th 44.7 M 34.6 M +10.1 M 77.4%
51st

Austone Skadi SP 901

205/55 R16
Austone Skadi SP 901
  • 3PMSF: yes
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wet Braking 51st 45.7 M 34.6 M +11.1 M 75.71%
52nd

Superia Bluewin UHP

205/55 R16
Superia Bluewin UHP
  • 3PMSF: yes
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wet Braking 51st 45.7 M 34.6 M +11.1 M 75.71%
53rd

Powertrac Snowtour Pro

205/55 R16
Powertrac Snowtour Pro
  • 3PMSF: yes
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wet Braking 53rd 46.6 M 34.6 M +12 M 74.25%
54th

Roadmarch Winter XPro 888

205/55 R16
Roadmarch Winter XPro 888
  • 3PMSF: yes
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wet Braking 54th 48.2 M 34.6 M +13.6 M 71.78%
55th

Maxtrek Trek M7+

205/55 R16
Maxtrek Trek M7 Plus
  • 3PMSF: yes
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wet Braking 55th 50.6 M 34.6 M +16 M 68.38%

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