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2025 Die Reifentester Winter Tyre Test

Name: 2025 Die Reifentester Winter Tyre Test
Creator: Tyre Reviews
Published: 2025-09-21

Overall test winnerContinental WinterContact TS 870 P

In their 2025 winter tyre comparison, the team from Die Reifentester evaluated seven leading winter tyres, plus an all‑season control tyre, in the popular 215/55 R17 dimension.

Data analyzed and reviewed byJonathan Benson

September 21, 2025 4 min read

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Tyres tested: 7
Tested size: 215/55 R17
Test vehicle: Skoda Octavia
Disciplines: 12

At a glance

Tyre shortlist

7 Tyres tested

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

1^st

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P

+The Continental WinterContact TS 870 P is the best tyre on dry and wet roads, first for dry braking and wet handling, joint first for dry handling and second for wet braking. It also has the second-lowest rolling resistance and the second-best ride comfort.

−Snow is only average, sixth for traction and fourth for braking, and it is last for straight-line aquaplaning.

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2^nd

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

+The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 is the best tyre on snow, first for braking, traction and handling, and it is also the most comfortable and the quietest tyre in the test.

−It is less impressive on wet roads, sixth for wet braking and joint fifth for wet handling, and it is fourth for dry handling.

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3^rd

Bridgestone Blizzak 6

+The Bridgestone Blizzak 6 stops shortest in the wet and second shortest in the dry, and it shares the best dry handling score. It is also third for snow traction.

−It is last for snow braking and joint sixth for snow handling, and its wet handling and rolling resistance are only mid-field.

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4^th

Vredestein Wintrac Pro+

+The Vredestein Wintrac Pro plus is second for wet handling and for aquaplaning both straight and in bends, third for wet braking and shares the best dry handling score, with consistently good results across the test.

−It has the longest dry braking distance and the highest rolling resistance in the test, and its snow braking is second from last.

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5^th

Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2

+The Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 is strong on snow, second for braking and handling, and it shares the fourth-lowest rolling resistance.

−It is last for aquaplaning in bends and sixth in a straight line, it shares the lowest comfort and noise scores, and it is the most expensive tyre in the test.

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6^th

Michelin Alpin 7

+The Michelin Alpin 7 has the lowest rolling resistance in the test, is second for snow traction and third for snow braking, and it is second for noise and third for comfort.

−It has the longest wet braking distance in the test, is joint sixth for dry handling and snow handling, and is sixth for aquaplaning in bends.

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7^th

Nokian Snowproof 2

+The Nokian Snowproof 2 is the best tyre for aquaplaning, first both in a straight line and in bends, and it is fourth for wet braking and the cheapest tyre in the test.

−It is last for wet handling and snow traction, sixth for dry braking and joint sixth for dry handling, and it shares the lowest comfort score.

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2025 Die Reifentester Winter Tyre Test · 215/55 R17

Tyre	Continental WinterContact TS 870 P	Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3	Bridgestone Blizzak 6	Vredestein Wintrac Pro+	Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2	Michelin Alpin 7	Nokian Snowproof 2
Position	1^st	2^nd	3^rd	4^th	5^th	6^th	7^th
Category scores (% of best)
Dry	100%	96.9%	98.3%	94.3%	95.2%	95.5%	93.7%
Wet	98.7%	95.4%	97.9%	97.8%	94.8%	95%	96.6%
Snow	94.1%	100%	94.4%	94.8%	96.3%	96.1%	93.1%
Comfort	93%	100%	93.1%	90.7%	90.2%	94.3%	90.8%
Rolling Resistance	98.6%	94.5%	85.2%	82.1%	85.2%	100%	85.2%
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The evidence behind the verdict

In their 2025 winter tyre comparison, the team from Die Reifentester evaluated seven leading winter tyres, plus an all‑season control tyre, in the popular 215/55 R17 dimension.

Conducted by test editors Dirk Vincken and Joachim Fischer, the programme put Bridgestone, Continental, Goodyear, Michelin, Nokian, Pirelli and Vredestein products through a comprehensive series of snow, wet and dry disciplines. Testing was carried out on a VW Passat Variant and a Skoda Superb Combi using Nokian’s winter proving ground in Ivalo, Finland for snow trials and the company’s “Hakka Ring” test circuit near Madrid for wet and dry tests. The aim was to identify strengths and weaknesses across braking, traction, handling, aquaplaning, rolling resistance and comfort, and to see how a modern all‑season tyre compares with specialised winter options

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: 80 → 0 km/h
Snow Braking: 50 → 0 km/h

Dry

Dry Braking

Dry Braking
Position / Tyre	Result	Gap to best	Residual speed
1Continental WinterContact TS 870 P	40.08 m	Best	0 km/h
RefGoodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3	40.65 m	+0.57 m	15 km/h
2Bridgestone Blizzak 6	40.92 m	+0.84 m	19 km/h
3Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3	41.19 m	+1.11 m	21 km/h
4Michelin Alpin 7	41.59 m	+1.51 m	25 km/h
5Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2	41.86 m	+1.78 m	27 km/h
6Nokian Snowproof 2	42.54 m	+2.46 m	31 km/h
7Vredestein Wintrac Pro+	43.06 m	+2.98 m	34 km/h

The difference between best and worst was 7.4% (2.98 m ≈ 0.7 Car Lengths). From 130 km/h, the Vredestein Wintrac Pro+ would still be travelling at 34 km/h when the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P had stopped.

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

Subj. Dry Handling

Subj. Dry Handling
Position / Tyre	Result	Gap to best
1Continental WinterContact TS 870 P	80 Points	Best
1Bridgestone Blizzak 6	80 Points	Best
1Vredestein Wintrac Pro+	80 Points	Best
RefGoodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3	77 Points	-3.00 Points
4Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3	76 Points	-4.00 Points
5Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2	74 Points	-6.00 Points
6Nokian Snowproof 2	73 Points	-7.00 Points
6Michelin Alpin 7	73 Points	-7.00 Points

The difference between best and worst was 8.8% (7 Points).

Wet

Wet Braking

Wet Braking
Position / Tyre	Result	Gap to best	Residual speed
1Bridgestone Blizzak 6	29.99 m	Best	0 km/h
2Continental WinterContact TS 870 P	30.02 m	+0.03 m	4 km/h
3Vredestein Wintrac Pro+	30.77 m	+0.78 m	21 km/h
4Nokian Snowproof 2	31.01 m	+1.02 m	24 km/h
RefGoodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3	31.08 m	+1.09 m	24 km/h
5Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2	31.25 m	+1.26 m	26 km/h
6Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3	31.36 m	+1.37 m	27 km/h
7Michelin Alpin 7	31.66 m	+1.67 m	30 km/h

The difference between best and worst was 5.6% (1.67 m ≈ 0.4 Car Lengths). From 130 km/h, the Michelin Alpin 7 would still be travelling at 30 km/h when the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 had stopped.

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

Subj. Wet Handling

Subj. Wet Handling
Position / Tyre	Result	Gap to best
1Continental WinterContact TS 870 P	80 Points	Best
2Vredestein Wintrac Pro+	78 Points	-2.00 Points
3Michelin Alpin 7	77 Points	-3.00 Points
4Bridgestone Blizzak 6	74 Points	-6.00 Points
5Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2	73 Points	-7.00 Points
5Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3	73 Points	-7.00 Points
RefGoodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3	72 Points	-8.00 Points
7Nokian Snowproof 2	72 Points	-8.00 Points

The difference between best and worst was 10% (8 Points).

Straight Aqua

Straight Aqua
Position / Tyre	Result	Gap to best
1Nokian Snowproof 2	92.4 km/h	Best
2Vredestein Wintrac Pro+	92 km/h	-0.40 km/h
3Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3	90.1 km/h	-2.30 km/h
4Michelin Alpin 7	89.5 km/h	-2.90 km/h
5Bridgestone Blizzak 6	89.4 km/h	-3.00 km/h
6Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2	89.3 km/h	-3.10 km/h
7Continental WinterContact TS 870 P	89.2 km/h	-3.20 km/h
RefGoodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3	87.5 km/h	-4.90 km/h

The difference between best and worst was 5.3% (4.9 Km/H).

Curved Aquaplaning

Curved Aquaplaning
Position / Tyre	Result	Gap to best
1Nokian Snowproof 2	75.5 m/sec2	Best
2Vredestein Wintrac Pro+	73.9 m/sec2	-1.60 m/sec2
3Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3	73.3 m/sec2	-2.20 m/sec2
4Bridgestone Blizzak 6	72.7 m/sec2	-2.80 m/sec2
5Continental WinterContact TS 870 P	71.5 m/sec2	-4.00 m/sec2
6Michelin Alpin 7	69.9 m/sec2	-5.60 m/sec2
7Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2	69.3 m/sec2	-6.20 m/sec2
RefGoodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3	67.4 m/sec2	-8.10 m/sec2

The difference between best and worst was 10.7% (8.1 m/sec2).

Snow

Snow Braking

Snow Braking
Position / Tyre	Result	Gap to best	Residual speed
1Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3	24.94 m	Best	0 km/h
2Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2	25.41 m	+0.47 m	18 km/h
3Michelin Alpin 7	25.52 m	+0.58 m	20 km/h
4Continental WinterContact TS 870 P	25.62 m	+0.68 m	21 km/h
5Nokian Snowproof 2	25.95 m	+1.01 m	26 km/h
6Vredestein Wintrac Pro+	26.08 m	+1.14 m	27 km/h
RefGoodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3	26.39 m	+1.45 m	30 km/h
7Bridgestone Blizzak 6	26.43 m	+1.49 m	31 km/h

The difference between best and worst was 6% (1.49 m ≈ 0.3 Car Lengths). From 130 km/h, the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 would still be travelling at 31 km/h when the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 had stopped.

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

Snow Traction

Snow Traction
Position / Tyre	Result	Gap to best
1Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3	2614 N	Best
2Michelin Alpin 7	2512 N	-102.00 N
3Bridgestone Blizzak 6	2495 N	-119.00 N
4Vredestein Wintrac Pro+	2467 N	-147.00 N
5Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2	2459 N	-155.00 N
6Continental WinterContact TS 870 P	2393 N	-221.00 N
RefGoodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3	2391 N	-223.00 N
7Nokian Snowproof 2	2374 N	-240.00 N

The difference between best and worst was 9.2% (240 N).

Subj. Snow Handling

Subj. Snow Handling
Position / Tyre	Result	Gap to best
1Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3	78 Points	Best
2Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2	77 Points	-1.00 Points
3Continental WinterContact TS 870 P	73 Points	-5.00 Points
3Vredestein Wintrac Pro+	73 Points	-5.00 Points
5Nokian Snowproof 2	72 Points	-6.00 Points
RefGoodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3	71 Points	-7.00 Points
6Bridgestone Blizzak 6	71 Points	-7.00 Points
6Michelin Alpin 7	71 Points	-7.00 Points

The difference between best and worst was 9% (7 Points).

Results

Continental’s TS 870 P won the test by racking up top scores in dry and wet disciplines. The tyre set benchmark levels in handling and braking on dry and wet roads and also impressed with its rolling resistance and ride comfort. Its snow performance is only average, so drivers looking for the absolute best winter traction may want a snow‑specialist, but overall it offers a very balanced and refined package and deservedly tops the ranking.

Dry100%

Wet98.7%

Snow94.1%

Comfort93%

Rolling Resistance98.6%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (12)

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 / 7	40.08 m	Best in this discipline
Subj. Dry HandlingHigher is better	1^st / 7	80 Points	Best in this discipline
Wet BrakingLower is better	2^nd / 7	30.02 m	+0.03 m
Subj. Wet HandlingHigher is better	1^st / 7	80 Points	Best in this discipline
Straight AquaHigher is better	7^th / 7	89.2 km/h	-3.20 km/h
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better	5^th / 7	71.5 m/sec2	-4.00 m/sec2
Snow BrakingLower is better	4^th / 7	25.62 m	+0.68 m
Snow TractionHigher is better	6^th / 7	2393 N	-221.00 N
Subj. Snow HandlingHigher is better	3^rd / 7	73 Points	-5.00 Points
Subj. ComfortHigher is better	2^nd / 7	81 Points	-8.00 Points
Subj. NoiseHigher is better	4^th / 7	77 Points	-4.00 Points
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	2^nd / 7	7 kg/t	+0.10 kg/t

Origin: France
3PMSF: Yes
Weight: 8.9 kgs
Tread: 8.6 mm
Price: 153.00

Goodyear’s Ultra Grip Performance 3 lives up to its name on snow; no other tyre in the test accelerates, handles and brakes so well on snowy surfaces. This clear focus on winter traction means it is less impressive on wet and dry roads, where it only reaches the second tier. It is therefore the ideal choice for drivers who frequently encounter deep snow; this focus still earned it a strong second place overall.

Dry96.9%

Wet95.4%

Snow100%

Comfort100%

Rolling Resistance94.5%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (12)

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	3^rd / 7	41.19 m	+1.11 m
Subj. Dry HandlingHigher is better	4^th / 7	76 Points	-4.00 Points
Wet BrakingLower is better	6^th / 7	31.36 m	+1.37 m
Subj. Wet HandlingHigher is better	5^th / 7	73 Points	-7.00 Points
Straight AquaHigher is better	3^rd / 7	90.1 km/h	-2.30 km/h
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better	3^rd / 7	73.3 m/sec2	-2.20 m/sec2
Snow BrakingLower is better	1^st / 7	24.94 m	Best in this discipline
Snow TractionHigher is better	1^st / 7	2614 N	Best in this discipline
Subj. Snow HandlingHigher is better	1^st / 7	78 Points	Best in this discipline
Subj. ComfortHigher is better	1^st / 7	89 Points	Best in this discipline
Subj. NoiseHigher is better	1^st / 7	81 Points	Best in this discipline
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	3^rd / 7	7.3 kg/t	+0.40 kg/t

Origin: Poland
3PMSF: Yes
Weight: 8.8 kgs
Tread: 8.3 mm
Price: 153.00

The Blizzak 6 shines in dry handling and wet braking. It is also very strong in longitudinal aquaplaning, but wet handling and rolling resistance are not its forte. Bridgestone’s tyre therefore isn’t the most balanced participant, yet it combines decent snow capability with strong wet/dry performance and earns a solid “good” overall rating as a dependable all‑rounder.

Dry98.3%

Wet97.9%

Snow94.4%

Comfort93.1%

Rolling Resistance85.2%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (12)

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 / 7	40.92 m	+0.84 m
Subj. Dry HandlingHigher is better	1^st / 7	80 Points	Best in this discipline
Wet BrakingLower is better	1^st / 7	29.99 m	Best in this discipline
Subj. Wet HandlingHigher is better	4^th / 7	74 Points	-6.00 Points
Straight AquaHigher is better	5^th / 7	89.4 km/h	-3.00 km/h
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better	4^th / 7	72.7 m/sec2	-2.80 m/sec2
Snow BrakingLower is better	7^th / 7	26.43 m	+1.49 m
Snow TractionHigher is better	3^rd / 7	2495 N	-119.00 N
Subj. Snow HandlingHigher is better	6^th / 7	71 Points	-7.00 Points
Subj. ComfortHigher is better	4^th / 7	79 Points	-10.00 Points
Subj. NoiseHigher is better	3^rd / 7	79 Points	-2.00 Points
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	4^th / 7	8.1 kg/t	+1.20 kg/t

Origin: Italy
3PMSF: Yes
Weight: 9.8 kgs
Tread: 8.1 mm
Price: 153.00

Vredestein is steadily improving and the Wintrac Pro+ is a good example. It matches Bridgestone and Continental in the demanding dry‑handling test and delivers convincing performances across all criteria. While it doesn’t dominate any individual discipline, its consistently good results secured fourth place and a very solid “good” overall.

Dry94.3%

Wet97.8%

Snow94.8%

Comfort90.7%

Rolling Resistance82.1%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (12)

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 / 7	43.06 m	+2.98 m
Subj. Dry HandlingHigher is better	1^st / 7	80 Points	Best in this discipline
Wet BrakingLower is better	3^rd / 7	30.77 m	+0.78 m
Subj. Wet HandlingHigher is better	2^nd / 7	78 Points	-2.00 Points
Straight AquaHigher is better	2^nd / 7	92 km/h	-0.40 km/h
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better	2^nd / 7	73.9 m/sec2	-1.60 m/sec2
Snow BrakingLower is better	6^th / 7	26.08 m	+1.14 m
Snow TractionHigher is better	4^th / 7	2467 N	-147.00 N
Subj. Snow HandlingHigher is better	3^rd / 7	73 Points	-5.00 Points
Subj. ComfortHigher is better	5^th / 7	78 Points	-11.00 Points
Subj. NoiseHigher is better	6^th / 7	76 Points	-5.00 Points
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	7^th / 7	8.4 kg/t	+1.50 kg/t

Origin: Hungary
3PMSF: Yes
Weight: 9.9 kgs
Tread: 8.4 mm
Price: 132.00

Pirelli’s Winter 2 behaves very similarly to Nokian’s Snowproof 2. It offers no world‑class performances in wet or dry conditions but scores well in the snow disciplines of handling, braking and traction. Overall it sits between the extremes of snow specialist and wet/dry expert, earning a good rating.

Dry95.2%

Wet94.8%

Snow96.3%

Comfort90.2%

Rolling Resistance85.2%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (12)

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 / 7	41.86 m	+1.78 m
Subj. Dry HandlingHigher is better	5^th / 7	74 Points	-6.00 Points
Wet BrakingLower is better	5^th / 7	31.25 m	+1.26 m
Subj. Wet HandlingHigher is better	5^th / 7	73 Points	-7.00 Points
Straight AquaHigher is better	6^th / 7	89.3 km/h	-3.10 km/h
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better	7^th / 7	69.3 m/sec2	-6.20 m/sec2
Snow BrakingLower is better	2^nd / 7	25.41 m	+0.47 m
Snow TractionHigher is better	5^th / 7	2459 N	-155.00 N
Subj. Snow HandlingHigher is better	2^nd / 7	77 Points	-1.00 Points
Subj. ComfortHigher is better	6^th / 7	77 Points	-12.00 Points
Subj. NoiseHigher is better	6^th / 7	76 Points	-5.00 Points
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	4^th / 7	8.1 kg/t	+1.20 kg/t

Origin: Romania
3PMSF: Yes
Weight: 9.5 kgs
Tread: 8.9 mm
Price: 161.00

The Alpin 7 performs adequately in snow, slush and ice but lacks outright excellence. Its handling and braking on wet and dry roads were uninspiring. However, it excels in the “soft” disciplines: rolling resistance, interior noise and ride comfort are all first‑class. This makes the Michelin appealing to drivers who prioritise efficiency and comfort over maximum grip.

Dry95.5%

Wet95%

Snow96.1%

Comfort94.3%

Rolling Resistance100%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (12)

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 / 7	41.59 m	+1.51 m
Subj. Dry HandlingHigher is better	6^th / 7	73 Points	-7.00 Points
Wet BrakingLower is better	7^th / 7	31.66 m	+1.67 m
Subj. Wet HandlingHigher is better	3^rd / 7	77 Points	-3.00 Points
Straight AquaHigher is better	4^th / 7	89.5 km/h	-2.90 km/h
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better	6^th / 7	69.9 m/sec2	-5.60 m/sec2
Snow BrakingLower is better	3^rd / 7	25.52 m	+0.58 m
Snow TractionHigher is better	2^nd / 7	2512 N	-102.00 N
Subj. Snow HandlingHigher is better	6^th / 7	71 Points	-7.00 Points
Subj. ComfortHigher is better	3^rd / 7	80 Points	-9.00 Points
Subj. NoiseHigher is better	2^nd / 7	80 Points	-1.00 Points
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	1^st / 7	6.9 kg/t	Best in this discipline

Origin: Spain
3PMSF: Yes
Weight: 9.7 kgs
Tread: 8.2 mm
Price: 157.00

Nokian’s Snowproof 2 faces stiff competition but still earns good results for snow braking and traction. It is the undisputed aquaplaning champion, topping both longitudinal and lateral tests. Its weakness is in the “summer” disciplines; wet and dry handling and dry braking lag behind Continental. It still receives a good overall score, making it a solid winter choice.

Dry93.7%

Wet96.6%

Snow93.1%

Comfort90.8%

Rolling Resistance85.2%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (12)

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 / 7	42.54 m	+2.46 m
Subj. Dry HandlingHigher is better	6^th / 7	73 Points	-7.00 Points
Wet BrakingLower is better	4^th / 7	31.01 m	+1.02 m
Subj. Wet HandlingHigher is better	7^th / 7	72 Points	-8.00 Points
Straight AquaHigher is better	1^st / 7	92.4 km/h	Best in this discipline
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better	1^st / 7	75.5 m/sec2	Best in this discipline
Snow BrakingLower is better	5^th / 7	25.95 m	+1.01 m
Snow TractionHigher is better	7^th / 7	2374 N	-240.00 N
Subj. Snow HandlingHigher is better	5^th / 7	72 Points	-6.00 Points
Subj. ComfortHigher is better	6^th / 7	77 Points	-12.00 Points
Subj. NoiseHigher is better	4^th / 7	77 Points	-4.00 Points
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	4^th / 7	8.1 kg/t	+1.20 kg/t

Origin: France
3PMSF: Yes
Weight: 10.4 kgs
Tread: 8.3 mm
Price: 128.00

The out‑of‑competition Vector 4Seasons Gen3 delivers a fascinating performance. It would have slotted mid‑field overall, with good wet‑ and dry‑weather results but weaker snow performance . Its showing highlights how far modern all‑season tyres have progressed: it is surprisingly competitive among specialist winter tyres.

All discipline results (12)

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

Test	Result
Dry BrakingLower is better	40.65 m
Subj. Dry HandlingHigher is better	77 Points
Wet BrakingLower is better	31.08 m
Subj. Wet HandlingHigher is better	72 Points
Straight AquaHigher is better	87.5 km/h
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better	67.4 m/sec2
Snow BrakingLower is better	26.39 m
Snow TractionHigher is better	2391 N
Subj. Snow HandlingHigher is better	71 Points
Subj. ComfortHigher is better	78 Points
Subj. NoiseHigher is better	80 Points
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	6.7 kg/t

Origin: Poland
3PMSF: Yes
Weight: 8.9 kgs
Tread: 7.9 mm
Price: 137.00

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235/50 R1911 tyres tested

5 of these 7 tyres tested again

Joint winners there

Bridgestone Blizzak 6 / Continental WinterContact TS 870 P

This test’s winner finished 1^st there

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