Here is the 17" version of the excellent ADAC 2024 winter tyre test! As with the 16" ADAC test, there's no huge surprises from the data, it's an impressive showing from Goodyear Dunlop to take the top two places, and Vredestein continues to impress in winter tyre tests with the Wintrac Pro (not the new Plus version.)

Continental will be surprised that its second tier brand Semperit out performed the TS 870 P, and the Davanti Wintoura + manages to offer the worst wet grip and snow grip, which is impressive in its own right. Unusually, there was no Michelin in this test.

Read on for the full data below.

Test setup & methodology

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

Recorded test conditions

Dry Braking: 100 → 0 km/h
Wet Braking - Concrete: 80 → 0 km/h
Snow Braking: 30 → 0 km/h

Dry

The Kumho WinterCraft WP52 offered the shortest dry braking distance, coming to a stop in 42.1 metres. Several other tyres also performed well, with stopping distances ranging between 42.9 and 44 metres. The Firestone Winterhawk 4 recorded the longest braking distance at 45.7 metres, highlighting the significant variation in dry braking performance among the tested tyres.

Dry Braking
Position / Tyre	Result	Gap to best	Residual speed
1Kumho Winter Craft WP52	42.1 m	Best	0 km/h
2Continental WinterContact TS 870 P	42.9 m	+0.80 m	18 km/h
2Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3	42.9 m	+0.80 m	18 km/h
4Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2	43.6 m	+1.50 m	24 km/h
5Vredestein Wintrac Pro	43.7 m	+1.60 m	25 km/h
6Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906	43.8 m	+1.70 m	26 km/h
7Davanti Wintoura+	43.9 m	+1.80 m	26 km/h
8Dunlop Winter Sport 5	44.1 m	+2.00 m	28 km/h
9Triangle WinterX TW401	44.3 m	+2.20 m	29 km/h
10Semperit Speed Grip 5	44.5 m	+2.40 m	30 km/h
10Hankook Winter I cept RS3	44.5 m	+2.40 m	30 km/h
12Giti GitiWinterW2	44.7 m	+2.60 m	31 km/h
13Viking Wintech	45 m	+2.90 m	33 km/h
14Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501	45.5 m	+3.40 m	36 km/h
15Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6	45.6 m	+3.50 m	36 km/h
16Firestone Winterhawk 4	45.7 m	+3.60 m	36 km/h

The difference between best and worst was 8.6% (3.6 m ≈ 0.8 Car Lengths). From 130 km/h, the Firestone Winterhawk 4 would still be travelling at 36 km/h when the Kumho Winter Craft WP52 had stopped.

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

Wet

In wet braking tests on asphalt, the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 delivered the best performance, stopping in 34.2 metres. The Continental WinterContact TS 870 P, Dunlop Winter Sport 5, and Firestone Winterhawk 4 also performed respectably, with stopping distances ranging from 34.6 to 34.7 metres. At the other end of the scale, the Davanti Wintoura + took 41.3 metres to stop, underscoring the importance of wet braking capability when selecting winter tyres.

Wet Braking
Position / Tyre	Result	Gap to best	Residual speed
1Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2	34.2 m	Best	0 km/h
2Firestone Winterhawk 4	34.6 m	+0.40 m	14 km/h
2Continental WinterContact TS 870 P	34.6 m	+0.40 m	14 km/h
4Dunlop Winter Sport 5	34.7 m	+0.50 m	16 km/h
5Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906	35.1 m	+0.90 m	21 km/h
6Vredestein Wintrac Pro	35.4 m	+1.20 m	24 km/h
7Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3	35.6 m	+1.40 m	26 km/h
8Semperit Speed Grip 5	35.9 m	+1.70 m	28 km/h
9Hankook Winter I cept RS3	36.5 m	+2.30 m	33 km/h
10Kumho Winter Craft WP52	36.7 m	+2.50 m	34 km/h
11Giti GitiWinterW2	37.1 m	+2.90 m	36 km/h
12Viking Wintech	37.3 m	+3.10 m	37 km/h
13Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6	38.3 m	+4.10 m	43 km/h
14Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501	41.1 m	+6.90 m	53 km/h
14Triangle WinterX TW401	41.1 m	+6.90 m	53 km/h
16Davanti Wintoura+	41.3 m	+7.10 m	54 km/h

The difference between best and worst was 20.8% (7.1 m ≈ 1.6 Car Lengths). From 130 km/h, the Davanti Wintoura+ would still be travelling at 54 km/h when the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 had stopped.

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

The Dunlop Winter Sport 5 achieved the shortest wet braking distance on concrete, stopping in 37.6 metres. Close behind were the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P and the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2, with distances of 38.2 and 37.7 metres, respectively. The Davanti Wintoura + was once again last, requiring 46.8 metres to stop.

Wet Braking - Concrete
Position / Tyre	Result	Gap to best	Residual speed
1Dunlop Winter Sport 5	37.6 m	Best	0 km/h
2Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2	37.7 m	+0.10 m	7 km/h
3Continental WinterContact TS 870 P	38.2 m	+0.60 m	16 km/h
4Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906	38.5 m	+0.90 m	20 km/h
5Vredestein Wintrac Pro	39.3 m	+1.70 m	27 km/h
6Firestone Winterhawk 4	39.4 m	+1.80 m	28 km/h
7Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3	39.8 m	+2.20 m	31 km/h
8Semperit Speed Grip 5	40.2 m	+2.60 m	33 km/h
9Kumho Winter Craft WP52	40.5 m	+2.90 m	35 km/h
10Giti GitiWinterW2	40.8 m	+3.20 m	36 km/h
11Viking Wintech	41.3 m	+3.70 m	39 km/h
12Hankook Winter I cept RS3	41.4 m	+3.80 m	39 km/h
13Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6	42.7 m	+5.10 m	45 km/h
14Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501	43.7 m	+6.10 m	49 km/h
15Triangle WinterX TW401	44.5 m	+6.90 m	51 km/h
16Davanti Wintoura+	46.8 m	+9.20 m	58 km/h

The difference between best and worst was 24.5% (9.2 m ≈ 2 Car Lengths). From 130 km/h, the Davanti Wintoura+ would still be travelling at 58 km/h when the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 had stopped.

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

The Hankook Winter i*cept RS3 showed the best resistance to longitudinal hydroplaning, maintaining grip at 80.5 km/h. The Firestone Winterhawk 4 and Semperit Speed-Grip 5 also performed admirably, holding grip at 78.6 and 78.7 km/h, respectively. The Davanti Wintoura + and Triangle WinterX TW401 lost grip at 68.3 km/h.

Straight Aqua
Position / Tyre	Result	Gap to best
1Hankook Winter I cept RS3	80.5 km/h	Best
2Semperit Speed Grip 5	78.7 km/h	-1.80 km/h
3Firestone Winterhawk 4	78.6 km/h	-1.90 km/h
4Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3	77.4 km/h	-3.10 km/h
5Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2	77.3 km/h	-3.20 km/h
6Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6	76.7 km/h	-3.80 km/h
7Giti GitiWinterW2	76.4 km/h	-4.10 km/h
8Continental WinterContact TS 870 P	75.8 km/h	-4.70 km/h
9Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906	75.6 km/h	-4.90 km/h
10Dunlop Winter Sport 5	75.3 km/h	-5.20 km/h
11Vredestein Wintrac Pro	74.7 km/h	-5.80 km/h
12Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501	73.6 km/h	-6.90 km/h
13Kumho Winter Craft WP52	71.6 km/h	-8.90 km/h
14Viking Wintech	69.6 km/h	-10.90 km/h
15Triangle WinterX TW401	68.4 km/h	-12.10 km/h
16Davanti Wintoura+	68.3 km/h	-12.20 km/h

The difference between best and worst was 15.2% (12.2 Km/H).

Snow

The Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501 achieved the shortest braking distance on snow, stopping in 9.3 metres. The Dunlop Winter Sport 5 and Triangle WinterX TW401 were also strong performers, with stopping distances of 9.6 and 9.5 metres, respectively. The Davanti Wintoura + required 11.0 metres.

Snow Braking
Position / Tyre	Result	Gap to best	Residual speed
1Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501	9.3 m	Best	0 km/h
2Triangle WinterX TW401	9.5 m	+0.20 m	19 km/h
3Dunlop Winter Sport 5	9.6 m	+0.30 m	23 km/h
4Vredestein Wintrac Pro	9.7 m	+0.40 m	26 km/h
4Hankook Winter I cept RS3	9.7 m	+0.40 m	26 km/h
4Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3	9.7 m	+0.40 m	26 km/h
7Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2	9.8 m	+0.50 m	29 km/h
8Firestone Winterhawk 4	9.9 m	+0.60 m	32 km/h
8Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6	9.9 m	+0.60 m	32 km/h
10Semperit Speed Grip 5	10 m	+0.70 m	34 km/h
10Kumho Winter Craft WP52	10 m	+0.70 m	34 km/h
12Continental WinterContact TS 870 P	10.1 m	+0.80 m	37 km/h
12Giti GitiWinterW2	10.1 m	+0.80 m	37 km/h
12Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906	10.1 m	+0.80 m	37 km/h
15Viking Wintech	10.3 m	+1.00 m	41 km/h
16Davanti Wintoura+	11 m	+1.70 m	51 km/h

The difference between best and worst was 18.3% (1.7 m ≈ 0.4 Car Lengths). From 130 km/h, the Davanti Wintoura+ would still be travelling at 51 km/h when the Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501 had stopped.

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

The Vredestein Wintrac Pro provided the best traction on snow, achieving a traction rating of 238 DN. The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3, Hankook Winter i*cept RS3, Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501, Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2, and Triangle WinterX TW401 also performed well, with results between 230 and 234 DN. The Davanti Wintoura + offered the lowest traction at 202 DN, indicating a wide range of traction capabilities in snowy conditions.

Snow Traction
Position / Tyre	Result	Gap to best
1Vredestein Wintrac Pro	238 N	Best
2Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501	234 N	-4.00 N
2Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2	234 N	-4.00 N
2Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3	234 N	-4.00 N
5Triangle WinterX TW401	232 N	-6.00 N
6Hankook Winter I cept RS3	231 N	-7.00 N
7Dunlop Winter Sport 5	230 N	-8.00 N
7Firestone Winterhawk 4	230 N	-8.00 N
7Semperit Speed Grip 5	230 N	-8.00 N
10Viking Wintech	226 N	-12.00 N
11Kumho Winter Craft WP52	225 N	-13.00 N
12Continental WinterContact TS 870 P	222 N	-16.00 N
13Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6	221 N	-17.00 N
14Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906	218 N	-20.00 N
15Giti GitiWinterW2	213 N	-25.00 N
16Davanti Wintoura+	202 N	-36.00 N

The difference between best and worst was 15.1% (36 N).

Ice

The Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 recorded the shortest braking distance on ice, stopping in 16.1 metres. Close contenders were the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P and Vredestein Wintrac Pro, with distances of 16.6 and 16.8 metres, respectively. The Davanti Wintoura + rounded out its excellent grip performance, last, over 5 meters behind from just 20 km/h.

Ice Braking
Position / Tyre	Result	Gap to best
1Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2	16.1 m	Best
2Continental WinterContact TS 870 P	16.6 m	+0.50 m
3Vredestein Wintrac Pro	16.8 m	+0.70 m
4Dunlop Winter Sport 5	17 m	+0.90 m
5Firestone Winterhawk 4	17.1 m	+1.00 m
5Kumho Winter Craft WP52	17.1 m	+1.00 m
7Giti GitiWinterW2	17.2 m	+1.10 m
8Semperit Speed Grip 5	17.3 m	+1.20 m
9Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3	17.6 m	+1.50 m
10Viking Wintech	17.7 m	+1.60 m
11Hankook Winter I cept RS3	17.8 m	+1.70 m
12Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906	18 m	+1.90 m
13Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6	18.5 m	+2.40 m
14Triangle WinterX TW401	19.7 m	+3.60 m
15Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501	20.2 m	+4.10 m
16Davanti Wintoura+	21.2 m	+5.10 m

The difference between best and worst was 31.7% (5.1 m ≈ 1.1 Car Lengths).

Value

The Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501 was projected to offer the highest mileage at 65,100 km. The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 also showed promising results with a predicted mileage of 57,500 km. The shortest predicted mileage was for the Yokohama BluEarth-Winter V906, at 35,700 km.

Wear
Position / Tyre	Result	Gap to best
1Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501	65,100 KM	Best
2Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3	57,500 KM	-7,600 KM
3Dunlop Winter Sport 5	54,300 KM	-10,800 KM
4Viking Wintech	54,000 KM	-11,100 KM
5Semperit Speed Grip 5	53,500 KM	-11,600 KM
6Hankook Winter I cept RS3	49,300 KM	-15,800 KM
7Davanti Wintoura+	47,900 KM	-17,200 KM
8Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6	47,300 KM	-17,800 KM
9Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2	46,600 KM	-18,500 KM
10Kumho Winter Craft WP52	46,100 KM	-19,000 KM
11Continental WinterContact TS 870 P	43,300 KM	-21,800 KM
12Vredestein Wintrac Pro	41,500 KM	-23,600 KM
13Giti GitiWinterW2	41,100 KM	-24,000 KM
14Firestone Winterhawk 4	38,100 KM	-27,000 KM
15Triangle WinterX TW401	37,000 KM	-28,100 KM
16Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906	35,700 KM	-29,400 KM

The difference between best and worst was 45.2% (29,400 KM).

The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 demonstrated the lowest tyre abrasion, measured at 55.0 mg/km/t. The Hankook Winter i*cept RS3, Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501, Semperit Speed-Grip 5, Triangle WinterX TW401, and Viking WinTech followed with abrasion levels between 56.0 and 59.0 mg/km/t. The highest level of abrasion was recorded by the Yokohama BluEarth-Winter V906 at 95.0 mg/km/t, indicating significant variation in wear among the tyres.

Abrasion
Position / Tyre	Result	Gap to best
1Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3	55 mg/km/t	Best
2Viking Wintech	56 mg/km/t	+1.00 mg/km/t
3Hankook Winter I cept RS3	57 mg/km/t	+2.00 mg/km/t
4Triangle WinterX TW401	58 mg/km/t	+3.00 mg/km/t
5Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501	59 mg/km/t	+4.00 mg/km/t
5Semperit Speed Grip 5	59 mg/km/t	+4.00 mg/km/t
7Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6	64 mg/km/t	+9.00 mg/km/t
7Continental WinterContact TS 870 P	64 mg/km/t	+9.00 mg/km/t
9Dunlop Winter Sport 5	69 mg/km/t	+14.00 mg/km/t
10Vredestein Wintrac Pro	70 mg/km/t	+15.00 mg/km/t
11Kumho Winter Craft WP52	71 mg/km/t	+16.00 mg/km/t
12Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2	73 mg/km/t	+18.00 mg/km/t
13Davanti Wintoura+	79 mg/km/t	+24.00 mg/km/t
14Giti GitiWinterW2	82 mg/km/t	+27.00 mg/km/t
15Firestone Winterhawk 4	83 mg/km/t	+28.00 mg/km/t
16Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906	95 mg/km/t	+40.00 mg/km/t

The difference between best and worst was 72.7% (40 mg/km/t).

Results

The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 delivers strong performance on dry, wet, and snowy roads, achieving a good overall result in driving safety. It offers precise steering, short braking distances, and reliable grip, particularly in wet and snowy conditions. It also performs above average on ice. Furthermore, the tyre boasts excellent environmental credentials: long lifespan, low abrasion, and a weight significantly lower than the average of the test field make it an environmentally friendly choice.

Dry98.1%

Wet95.2%

Snow97.2%

Ice91.5%

Value93.3%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (10)

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

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	2^nd / 16	42.9 m	+0.80 m
Wet BrakingLower is better	7^th / 16	35.6 m	+1.40 m
Wet Braking - ConcreteLower is better	7^th / 16	39.8 m	+2.20 m
Straight AquaHigher is better	4^th / 16	77.4 km/h	-3.10 km/h
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better	5^th / 16	3.1 m/sec2	-0.30 m/sec2
Snow BrakingLower is better	4^th / 16	9.7 m	+0.40 m
Snow TractionHigher is better	2^nd / 16	234 N	-4.00 N
Ice BrakingLower is better	9^th / 16	17.6 m	+1.50 m
WearHigher is better	2^nd / 16	57500 KM	-7,600.00 KM
AbrasionLower is better	1^st / 16	55 mg/km/t	Best in this discipline

3PMSF: Yes

The Dunlop Winter Sport 5 provides good performance on dry, wet, and wintery surfaces, resulting in a good overall rating for driving safety. It offers precise steering, good braking distances, and reliable grip, particularly in snowy conditions. Although its aquaplaning performance on wet roads is only satisfactory, it excels in handling with ample safety reserves. The tyre also boasts a good environmental record with a long lifespan, low abrasion, and good efficiency due to its low weight and fuel consumption.

Dry95.5%

Wet97.5%

Snow96.8%

Ice94.7%

Value81.8%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (10)

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

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	8^th / 16	44.1 m	+2.00 m
Wet BrakingLower is better	4^th / 16	34.7 m	+0.50 m
Wet Braking - ConcreteLower is better	1^st / 16	37.6 m	Best in this discipline
Straight AquaHigher is better	10^th / 16	75.3 km/h	-5.20 km/h
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better	3^rd / 16	3.3 m/sec2	-0.10 m/sec2
Snow BrakingLower is better	3^rd / 16	9.6 m	+0.30 m
Snow TractionHigher is better	7^th / 16	230 N	-8.00 N
Ice BrakingLower is better	4^th / 16	17 m	+0.90 m
WearHigher is better	3^rd / 16	54300 KM	-10,800.00 KM
AbrasionLower is better	9^th / 16	69 mg/km/t	+14.00 mg/km/t

3PMSF: Yes

The Vredestein Wintrac Pro achieves a good overall rating for driving safety, despite some minor weaknesses. While it exhibits slight imprecision on dry surfaces and only average aquaplaning performance on wet roads, it delivers strong performance on wintery roads with good braking, traction, and handling. Its environmental performance is decent with good results for abrasion and efficiency, but a less impressive projected lifespan.

Dry96.3%

Wet94.1%

Snow98.1%

Ice95.8%

Value70.1%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (10)

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

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	5^th / 16	43.7 m	+1.60 m
Wet BrakingLower is better	6^th / 16	35.4 m	+1.20 m
Wet Braking - ConcreteLower is better	5^th / 16	39.3 m	+1.70 m
Straight AquaHigher is better	11^th / 16	74.7 km/h	-5.80 km/h
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better	10^th / 16	2.9 m/sec2	-0.50 m/sec2
Snow BrakingLower is better	4^th / 16	9.7 m	+0.40 m
Snow TractionHigher is better	1^st / 16	238 N	Best in this discipline
Ice BrakingLower is better	3^rd / 16	16.8 m	+0.70 m
WearHigher is better	12^th / 16	41500 KM	-23,600.00 KM
AbrasionLower is better	10^th / 16	70 mg/km/t	+15.00 mg/km/t

3PMSF: Yes

The Semperit Speed-Grip 5 achieves a satisfactory rating for driving safety, with good performance on wet and wintery roads but falling short on dry surfaces. It lacks precision and feedback on dry roads, requiring steering corrections and exhibiting a tendency to oversteer. However, it performs well on wet surfaces with good braking, aquaplaning resistance, and handling. On snow, it offers good braking and traction but only satisfactory handling. Its environmental performance is good, thanks to a long lifespan, low abrasion, low weight, and good fuel efficiency.

Dry94.6%

Wet96.5%

Snow95%

Ice93.1%

Value86.9%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (10)

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

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	10^th / 16	44.5 m	+2.40 m
Wet BrakingLower is better	8^th / 16	35.9 m	+1.70 m
Wet Braking - ConcreteLower is better	8^th / 16	40.2 m	+2.60 m
Straight AquaHigher is better	2^nd / 16	78.7 km/h	-1.80 km/h
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better	1^st / 16	3.4 m/sec2	Best in this discipline
Snow BrakingLower is better	10^th / 16	10 m	+0.70 m
Snow TractionHigher is better	7^th / 16	230 N	-8.00 N
Ice BrakingLower is better	8^th / 16	17.3 m	+1.20 m
WearHigher is better	5^th / 16	53500 KM	-11,600.00 KM
AbrasionLower is better	5^th / 16	59 mg/km/t	+4.00 mg/km/t

3PMSF: Yes

The Hankook Winter i*cept RS3 receives a satisfactory rating for driving safety, with good performance on wet and wintery roads but falling short on dry surfaces. It lacks precision and feedback on dry roads, requiring steering corrections and exhibiting a tendency to oversteer. However, it performs well on wet and snowy surfaces with good braking and handling. It also has good environmental performance with a long lifespan, low abrasion, and good fuel efficiency, though manufacturing residues on new tyres are a negative point.

Dry94.6%

Wet95.8%

Snow96.5%

Ice90.5%

Value84.7%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (10)

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

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	10^th / 16	44.5 m	+2.40 m
Wet BrakingLower is better	9^th / 16	36.5 m	+2.30 m
Wet Braking - ConcreteLower is better	12^th / 16	41.4 m	+3.80 m
Straight AquaHigher is better	1^st / 16	80.5 km/h	Best in this discipline
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better	1^st / 16	3.4 m/sec2	Best in this discipline
Snow BrakingLower is better	4^th / 16	9.7 m	+0.40 m
Snow TractionHigher is better	6^th / 16	231 N	-7.00 N
Ice BrakingLower is better	11^th / 16	17.8 m	+1.70 m
WearHigher is better	6^th / 16	49300 KM	-15,800.00 KM
AbrasionLower is better	3^rd / 16	57 mg/km/t	+2.00 mg/km/t

3PMSF: Yes

The Continental WinterContact TS 870 P achieves a satisfactory rating for driving safety, with good performance on wet and wintery roads but some weaknesses on dry surfaces. It lacks precision and feedback on dry roads, requiring steering corrections and exhibiting a tendency to oversteer. However, it performs well on wet surfaces with good braking and handling, although its longitudinal aquaplaning performance is only average. On snow, it offers good braking and handling. Its environmental performance is good, with a long lifespan, low abrasion, and good fuel efficiency.

Dry98.1%

Wet97.7%

Snow92.7%

Ice97%

Value74.9%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (10)

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

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	2^nd / 16	42.9 m	+0.80 m
Wet BrakingLower is better	2^nd / 16	34.6 m	+0.40 m
Wet Braking - ConcreteLower is better	3^rd / 16	38.2 m	+0.60 m
Straight AquaHigher is better	8^th / 16	75.8 km/h	-4.70 km/h
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better	3^rd / 16	3.3 m/sec2	-0.10 m/sec2
Snow BrakingLower is better	12^th / 16	10.1 m	+0.80 m
Snow TractionHigher is better	12^th / 16	222 N	-16.00 N
Ice BrakingLower is better	2^nd / 16	16.6 m	+0.50 m
WearHigher is better	11^th / 16	43300 KM	-21,800.00 KM
AbrasionLower is better	7^th / 16	64 mg/km/t	+9.00 mg/km/t

3PMSF: Yes

The Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 achieves a satisfactory rating for driving safety, with good performance on wet and wintery roads but exhibiting some weaknesses on dry surfaces. It lacks precision and feedback on dry roads, requiring steering corrections and displaying a tendency to oversteer. However, it performs well on wet surfaces with good braking and excellent handling, though its lateral aquaplaning performance is only average. On snow, it offers good braking, traction, and handling. Its environmental performance is good, with a long lifespan, low abrasion, and good fuel efficiency.

Dry96.6%

Wet97.3%

Snow96.7%

Ice100%

Value73.2%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (10)

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

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	4^th / 16	43.6 m	+1.50 m
Wet BrakingLower is better	1^st / 16	34.2 m	Best in this discipline
Wet Braking - ConcreteLower is better	2^nd / 16	37.7 m	+0.10 m
Straight AquaHigher is better	5^th / 16	77.3 km/h	-3.20 km/h
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better	8^th / 16	3 m/sec2	-0.40 m/sec2
Snow BrakingLower is better	7^th / 16	9.8 m	+0.50 m
Snow TractionHigher is better	2^nd / 16	234 N	-4.00 N
Ice BrakingLower is better	1^st / 16	16.1 m	Best in this discipline
WearHigher is better	9^th / 16	46600 KM	-18,500.00 KM
AbrasionLower is better	12^th / 16	73 mg/km/t	+18.00 mg/km/t

3PMSF: Yes

The Yokohama BluEarth-Winter V906 achieves a satisfactory rating for driving safety, with good performance on dry and wet roads but falling short on wintery surfaces. It offers precise steering and good braking on dry roads, while on wet surfaces it provides good grip and handling, but only average aquaplaning resistance. However, its performance on snow and ice is less impressive, with limited handling precision and a tendency to understeer or oversteer early. Its environmental performance is also only satisfactory, due to average lifespan, wear, and efficiency, as well as manufacturing residues on new tyres.

Dry96.1%

Wet93.8%

Snow91.8%

Ice89.4%

Value56.2%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (10)

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

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	6^th / 16	43.8 m	+1.70 m
Wet BrakingLower is better	5^th / 16	35.1 m	+0.90 m
Wet Braking - ConcreteLower is better	4^th / 16	38.5 m	+0.90 m
Straight AquaHigher is better	9^th / 16	75.6 km/h	-4.90 km/h
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better	11^th / 16	2.7 m/sec2	-0.70 m/sec2
Snow BrakingLower is better	12^th / 16	10.1 m	+0.80 m
Snow TractionHigher is better	14^th / 16	218 N	-20.00 N
Ice BrakingLower is better	12^th / 16	18 m	+1.90 m
WearHigher is better	16^th / 16	35700 KM	-29,400.00 KM
AbrasionLower is better	16^th / 16	95 mg/km/t	+40.00 mg/km/t

3PMSF: Yes

The Giti GitiWinter W2 receives a satisfactory rating for driving safety, with good performance on wet roads but falling short on dry and wintery surfaces. It lacks precision and feedback on dry roads, requiring steering corrections. However, it offers good handling on wet surfaces but only average braking and aquaplaning performance. On snow and ice, its performance is less impressive, with limited handling precision and a tendency to understeer or oversteer early. Its environmental performance is also only satisfactory, due to average lifespan, wear, and efficiency, as well as manufacturing residues on new tyres.

Dry94.2%

Wet92.5%

Snow90.7%

Ice93.6%

Value64.8%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (10)

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

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	12^th / 16	44.7 m	+2.60 m
Wet BrakingLower is better	11^th / 16	37.1 m	+2.90 m
Wet Braking - ConcreteLower is better	10^th / 16	40.8 m	+3.20 m
Straight AquaHigher is better	7^th / 16	76.4 km/h	-4.10 km/h
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better	5^th / 16	3.1 m/sec2	-0.30 m/sec2
Snow BrakingLower is better	12^th / 16	10.1 m	+0.80 m
Snow TractionHigher is better	15^th / 16	213 N	-25.00 N
Ice BrakingLower is better	7^th / 16	17.2 m	+1.10 m
WearHigher is better	13^th / 16	41100 KM	-24,000.00 KM
AbrasionLower is better	14^th / 16	82 mg/km/t	+27.00 mg/km/t

3PMSF: Yes

The Firestone Winterhawk 4 achieves a satisfactory rating for driving safety, with good performance on wet and wintery roads but significant weaknesses on dry surfaces. It lacks precision and feedback on dry roads, requiring frequent steering corrections and exhibiting a tendency to oversteer. However, it performs well on wet surfaces with good braking and handling, although its lateral aquaplaning performance is only average. On snow, it offers good braking, traction, and handling. Its environmental performance is average, with satisfactory lifespan and wear, but good fuel efficiency.

Dry92.1%

Wet97.3%

Snow95.4%

Ice94.2%

Value61.9%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (10)

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

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	16^th / 16	45.7 m	+3.60 m
Wet BrakingLower is better	2^nd / 16	34.6 m	+0.40 m
Wet Braking - ConcreteLower is better	6^th / 16	39.4 m	+1.80 m
Straight AquaHigher is better	3^rd / 16	78.6 km/h	-1.90 km/h
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better	5^th / 16	3.1 m/sec2	-0.30 m/sec2
Snow BrakingLower is better	8^th / 16	9.9 m	+0.60 m
Snow TractionHigher is better	7^th / 16	230 N	-8.00 N
Ice BrakingLower is better	5^th / 16	17.1 m	+1.00 m
WearHigher is better	14^th / 16	38100 KM	-27,000.00 KM
AbrasionLower is better	15^th / 16	83 mg/km/t	+28.00 mg/km/t

3PMSF: Yes

The Viking WinTech receives a satisfactory rating for driving safety, with weaknesses on dry roads limiting its overall performance. It lacks precision and feedback on dry surfaces, requiring frequent steering corrections and exhibiting a tendency to oversteer. While it offers satisfactory performance on wet and snowy roads, its handling is less precise, and it has a lower threshold for understeer and oversteer. However, it has strong environmental credentials, with a very long lifespan, low abrasion, and excellent fuel efficiency.

Dry93.6%

Wet86.3%

Snow92.8%

Ice91%

Value89.5%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (10)

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

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	13^th / 16	45 m	+2.90 m
Wet BrakingLower is better	12^th / 16	37.3 m	+3.10 m
Wet Braking - ConcreteLower is better	11^th / 16	41.3 m	+3.70 m
Straight AquaHigher is better	14^th / 16	69.6 km/h	-10.90 km/h
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better	14^th / 16	2.2 m/sec2	-1.20 m/sec2
Snow BrakingLower is better	15^th / 16	10.3 m	+1.00 m
Snow TractionHigher is better	10^th / 16	226 N	-12.00 N
Ice BrakingLower is better	10^th / 16	17.7 m	+1.60 m
WearHigher is better	4^th / 16	54000 KM	-11,100.00 KM
AbrasionLower is better	2^nd / 16	56 mg/km/t	+1.00 mg/km/t

3PMSF: Yes

The Kumho WinterCraft WP52 receives a satisfactory rating for driving safety, with weaknesses on dry roads limiting its overall performance. It lacks precision and feedback on dry surfaces, requiring frequent steering corrections and exhibiting a tendency to oversteer. While its braking distance is good, its aquaplaning performance on wet roads is below average. However, it performs well on snow and ice, with good braking and handling. Its environmental performance is mixed, with a long lifespan and good fuel efficiency, but a higher weight and concerns about sustainability due to its production in Korea and China.

Dry100%

Wet88.7%

Snow93.8%

Ice94.2%

Value73.7%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (10)

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

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	1^st / 16	42.1 m	Best in this discipline
Wet BrakingLower is better	10^th / 16	36.7 m	+2.50 m
Wet Braking - ConcreteLower is better	9^th / 16	40.5 m	+2.90 m
Straight AquaHigher is better	13^th / 16	71.6 km/h	-8.90 km/h
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better	12^th / 16	2.4 m/sec2	-1.00 m/sec2
Snow BrakingLower is better	10^th / 16	10 m	+0.70 m
Snow TractionHigher is better	11^th / 16	225 N	-13.00 N
Ice BrakingLower is better	5^th / 16	17.1 m	+1.00 m
WearHigher is better	10^th / 16	46100 KM	-19,000.00 KM
AbrasionLower is better	11^th / 16	71 mg/km/t	+16.00 mg/km/t

3PMSF: Yes

The Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 receives a satisfactory rating for driving safety, with weaknesses on dry roads limiting its overall performance. It lacks precision and feedback on dry surfaces, requiring frequent steering corrections and exhibiting a tendency to oversteer. While it offers satisfactory performance on wet and snowy roads, with good longitudinal aquaplaning resistance, its handling is less precise, and it has a lower threshold for understeer and oversteer. Its environmental performance is mixed, with a long lifespan and good fuel efficiency, but a higher weight and concerns about sustainability due to its production in China and manufacturing residues on new tyres.

Dry92.3%

Wet90.1%

Snow93.4%

Ice87%

Value78.4%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (10)

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

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	15^th / 16	45.6 m	+3.50 m
Wet BrakingLower is better	13^th / 16	38.3 m	+4.10 m
Wet Braking - ConcreteLower is better	13^th / 16	42.7 m	+5.10 m
Straight AquaHigher is better	6^th / 16	76.7 km/h	-3.80 km/h
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better	8^th / 16	3 m/sec2	-0.40 m/sec2
Snow BrakingLower is better	8^th / 16	9.9 m	+0.60 m
Snow TractionHigher is better	13^th / 16	221 N	-17.00 N
Ice BrakingLower is better	13^th / 16	18.5 m	+2.40 m
WearHigher is better	8^th / 16	47300 KM	-17,800.00 KM
AbrasionLower is better	7^th / 16	64 mg/km/t	+9.00 mg/km/t

3PMSF: Yes

The Triangle WinterX TW401 receives a poor rating for driving safety due to its significant weaknesses on wet roads, despite decent performance on dry and snowy surfaces. It offers satisfactory feedback and precision on dry roads, with good control at its limits. However, on wet surfaces, it has a very low grip level and a tendency to understeer or oversteer early, resulting in poor handling. Its braking performance is also only just satisfactory, and its aquaplaning resistance is poor. On snow, it performs well with good braking, traction, and handling. Its environmental performance is average, with a satisfactory lifespan and low abrasion, weight, and fuel consumption, but negative marks for manufacturing residues on new tyres.

Dry95%

Wet79.9%

Snow97.7%

Ice81.7%

Value73.2%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (10)

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

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	9^th / 16	44.3 m	+2.20 m
Wet BrakingLower is better	14^th / 16	41.1 m	+6.90 m
Wet Braking - ConcreteLower is better	15^th / 16	44.5 m	+6.90 m
Straight AquaHigher is better	15^th / 16	68.4 km/h	-12.10 km/h
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better	15^th / 16	2.1 m/sec2	-1.30 m/sec2
Snow BrakingLower is better	2^nd / 16	9.5 m	+0.20 m
Snow TractionHigher is better	5^th / 16	232 N	-6.00 N
Ice BrakingLower is better	14^th / 16	19.7 m	+3.60 m
WearHigher is better	15^th / 16	37000 KM	-28,100.00 KM
AbrasionLower is better	4^th / 16	58 mg/km/t	+3.00 mg/km/t

3PMSF: Yes

The Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501 receives a satisfactory rating for driving safety, but with weaknesses on dry roads impacting its overall score. It offers barely adequate feedback and precision on dry surfaces, requiring frequent steering corrections and exhibiting a tendency to oversteer. While it performs satisfactorily on wet roads, its handling is less precise with a low grip level. However, it excels on snow with good braking and traction, and very good handling. Its environmental performance is poor due to its high weight, despite a long lifespan and low abrasion. Concerns about sustainability due to its production in China and manufacturing residues on new tyres further detract from its environmental rating.

Dry92.5%

Wet82.5%

Snow99.1%

Ice79.7%

Value97.1%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (10)

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

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	14^th / 16	45.5 m	+3.40 m
Wet BrakingLower is better	14^th / 16	41.1 m	+6.90 m
Wet Braking - ConcreteLower is better	14^th / 16	43.7 m	+6.10 m
Straight AquaHigher is better	12^th / 16	73.6 km/h	-6.90 km/h
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better	12^th / 16	2.4 m/sec2	-1.00 m/sec2
Snow BrakingLower is better	1^st / 16	9.3 m	Best in this discipline
Snow TractionHigher is better	2^nd / 16	234 N	-4.00 N
Ice BrakingLower is better	15^th / 16	20.2 m	+4.10 m
WearHigher is better	1^st / 16	65100 KM	Best in this discipline
AbrasionLower is better	5^th / 16	59 mg/km/t	+4.00 mg/km/t

3PMSF: Yes

The Davanti Wintoura + receives a poor rating for driving safety due to its significant weaknesses on wet roads, despite satisfactory performance on dry and wintery surfaces. It lacks precision and feedback on dry roads, requiring steering corrections and exhibiting a tendency to oversteer. However, its braking distance on dry surfaces is good. On wet surfaces, it has a very low grip level and a tendency to understeer or oversteer early, resulting in poor handling. Its braking and aquaplaning resistance are also poor. On snow, it offers only satisfactory performance with limited handling precision. Its environmental performance is average, with a good lifespan and low abrasion, but a high weight impacting its efficiency. Negative marks are given for manufacturing residues on new tyres.

Dry95.9%

Wet78.6%

Snow84.7%

Ice75.9%

Value71.9%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (10)

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

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	7^th / 16	43.9 m	+1.80 m
Wet BrakingLower is better	16^th / 16	41.3 m	+7.10 m
Wet Braking - ConcreteLower is better	16^th / 16	46.8 m	+9.20 m
Straight AquaHigher is better	16^th / 16	68.3 km/h	-12.20 km/h
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better	16^th / 16	1.9 m/sec2	-1.50 m/sec2
Snow BrakingLower is better	16^th / 16	11 m	+1.70 m
Snow TractionHigher is better	16^th / 16	202 N	-36.00 N
Ice BrakingLower is better	16^th / 16	21.2 m	+5.10 m
WearHigher is better	7^th / 16	47900 KM	-17,200.00 KM
AbrasionLower is better	13^th / 16	79 mg/km/t	+24.00 mg/km/t

3PMSF: Yes

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