Passenger Car Winter Premium Touring Tyres
Below are all the reviewed passenger car winter premium touring tyres on Tyre Reviews. Please click into each tyre for further details.
| Tyre Reviewed | Dry Grip | Wet Grip | Feedback | Handling | Wear | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apollo Aspire XP Winter (3) | 87% | 97% | 80% | 80% | 100% | 97% |
| Dunlop Winter Response 2 (10) | 86% | 90% | 92% | 82% | 87% | 93% |
| Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 (3) | 87% | 83% | 83% | 93% | 85% | 97% |
| Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 (11) | 93% | 91% | 90% | 90% | 86% | 88% |
| Michelin Primacy Alpin PA3 (8) | 91% | 95% | 91% | 76% | 96% | 86% |
| Nexen Winguard Snow G3 (6) | 88% | 90% | 85% | 85% | 78% | 92% |
| Continental WinterContact TS 870 (6) | 88% | 95% | 68% | 84% | 90% | 92% |
| Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8 (7) | 83% | 79% | 84% | 89% | 84% | 80% |
| Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2 (4) | 83% | 95% | 77% | 55% | 100% | 100% |
| Michelin Alpin 5 (21) | 85% | 93% | 84% | 78% | 89% | 89% |
| BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 (22) | 85% | 89% | 79% | 84% | 85% | 90% |
| Michelin Primacy Alpin (5) | 84% | 96% | 80% | 84% | 80% | 88% |
| Michelin Alpin 6 (24) | 89% | 92% | 84% | 83% | 84% | 91% |
| Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 (8) | 89% | 86% | 86% | 78% | 93% | 69% |
| Nokian Nordman 7 (3) | 77% | 80% | 77% | 80% | 87% | 80% |
| Goodyear UltraGrip 8 (58) | 88% | 92% | 86% | 82% | 86% | 87% |
| Goodyear UltraGrip 9 (37) | 83% | 90% | 82% | 84% | 85% | 90% |
| Falken Eurowinter HS01 (19) | 88% | 89% | 86% | 76% | 87% | 82% |
| General Altimax Winter 3 (3) | 83% | 80% | 73% | 80% | 85% | 80% |
| Firestone Winterhawk 4 (3) | 90% | 87% | 85% | 60% | 90% | 87% |
| Goodyear UltraGrip 9 Plus (5) | 90% | 92% | 75% | 72% | 97% | 86% |
| Michelin X Ice Snow (9) | 80% | 81% | 78% | 69% | 86% | 87% |
| Bridgestone Blizzak DM V2 (3) | 83% | 90% | 80% | 87% | 60% | 80% |
| Falken Eurowinter HS449 (35) | 85% | 87% | 80% | 77% | 85% | 84% |
| Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 (4) | 90% | 88% | 85% | 85% | 78% | 75% |
| Michelin X Ice North 4 (5) | 74% | 66% | 72% | 76% | 92% | 82% |
| Vredestein Snowtrac 5 (6) | 85% | 87% | 90% | 80% | 80% | 85% |
| Continental WinterContact TS 860 (46) | 89% | 92% | 83% | 86% | 83% | 86% |
| Continental WinterContact TS 850 (55) | 88% | 89% | 85% | 85% | 85% | 89% |
| Hankook Winter I cept iZ2 W616 (4) | 85% | 70% | 85% | 80% | 80% | 93% |
| Hankook Winter i cept RS (6) | 80% | 77% | 85% | 77% | 90% | 82% |
| Hankook Winter I cept RS3 (6) | 88% | 87% | 78% | 87% | 90% | 65% |
| Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 (4) | 70% | 67% | 58% | 97% | 90% | 60% |
| Bridgestone Blizzak WS80 (3) | 70% | 80% | 65% | 70% | 83% | 75% |
| Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 (3) | 70% | 80% | 70% | 70% | 75% | 70% |
| Hankook Winter i cept RS2 (43) | 86% | 86% | 76% | 80% | 86% | 77% |
| Toyo SNOWPROX S 942 (5) | 80% | 82% | 76% | 74% | 86% | 90% |
| Nokian Hakkapeliitta R (8) | 82% | 64% | 77% | 73% | 86% | 91% |
| Nokian Hakkapeliitta R3 (12) | 75% | 76% | 70% | 70% | 60% | 89% |
| Nokian WR D4 (68) | 83% | 82% | 78% | 79% | 66% | 83% |
| Kumho Winter Craft WP51 (14) | 81% | 75% | 71% | 72% | 82% | 84% |
| Pirelli Cinturato Winter (7) | 74% | 87% | 74% | 74% | 72% | 81% |
| Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 (7) | 77% | 80% | 77% | 76% | 90% | 74% |
| Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 (54) | 82% | 88% | 79% | 76% | 67% | 78% |
| Bridgestone Blizzak Ice (3) | 85% | 80% | 85% | 75% | 85% | 85% |
| Uniroyal WinterExpert (5) | 86% | 92% | 74% | 74% | 77% | 72% |
| Toyo Snowprox S954 (5) | 78% | 63% | 73% | 78% | 73% | 83% |
| Continental VikingContact 6 (3) | 80% | 83% | 73% | 77% | 80% | 80% |
| Michelin X Ice Xi3 (11) | 81% | 76% | 70% | 67% | 75% | 80% |
| Toyo Snowprox S943 (6) | 78% | 77% | 78% | 62% | 82% | 82% |
| Continental VikingContact 7 (9) | 60% | 63% | 53% | 60% | 63% | 89% |
| Pirelli Winter Snow Control Series 3 (10) | 82% | 86% | 74% | 78% | 74% | 71% |
| Kumho WinterCraft WP71 (12) | 70% | 65% | 56% | 54% | 73% | 54% |
| Avon WT7 (3) | 60% | 63% | 30% | 37% | 63% | 77% |
| Toyo Snowprox S953 (9) | 77% | 69% | 64% | 74% | 76% | 73% |
| Pirelli Ice Zero 2 (3) | 77% | 73% | 63% | 60% | 57% | 57% |
| Goodyear UltraGrip Ice Arctic (3) | 57% | 60% | 60% | 70% | 47% | 53% |
| Yokohama iceGUARD iG65 (3) | 75% | 50% | 50% | 60% | 80% | 75% |
| Firestone WinterForce 2 (4) | 58% | 48% | 35% | 50% | 63% | 58% |
Passenger Car Winter Premium Touring Tyres with no reviews
BFGoodrich G Force Stud, BFGoodrich Winter TA KSI, Bridgestone Blizzak DM V3, Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 EVO, Bridgestone Blizzak VRX2, Bridgestone Blizzak W810, Bridgestone DriveGuard Winter, Bridgestone Noranza 001, Continental ContiWinterContact TS815 ContiSeal, Continental IceContact 2, Continental IceContact 3, Continental WinterContact SI, Cooper Discoverer True North, Cooper Evolution Winter, Cooper Weathermaster S100, Dunlop Winter Maxx 2, Falken Espia EPZ II, Falken Espia Ice, Falken Eurowinter HS01 Runflat, Falken EUROWINTER HS02, Falken Eurowinter HS437, Falken Winterpeak F Snow 1, General Altimax Arctic 12, General Altimax Nordic 12, General Altimax Winter 3, Gislaved Nord Frost 200, Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2, Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 2, Goodyear WinterCommand Ultra, GT Radial IcePro 3, Hankook Winter i pike RS2, Kumho I Zen KW31, Kumho Winter Craft WP52, Kumho WinterCraft Ice, Kumho WinterCraft WP72, Laufenn I Fit Plus, Nexen Winguard Ice, Nexen Winguard WT1, Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 EV, Nokian Hakkapeliitta 7, Nokian Nordman 8, Nokian WR C3, Nokian WR Snowproof, Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2, Pirelli Ice Zero, Pirelli Ice Zero FR, Pirelli Scorpion IceZero 2, Pirelli Winter Carving Edge, Pirelli Winter Icecontrol, Reference Winter, Reference Winter Worn, Sava Eskimo Stud, Toyo Observe Ice Freezer, Uniroyal Tiger Paw Ice & Snow 3, Vredestein Wintrac, Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906, Yokohama BluEarth Winter WY01, Yokohama ICE GUARD IG50 PLUS, Yokohama iceGUARD iG52c, Yokohama iceGUARD iG53, Yokohama IceGUARD Stud iG55
Passenger Car Winter Premium Touring Tyres Tyre Review Highlights
Hankook Winter I cept RS3 rated 97% while driving a BMW
Driving on a combination of roads for 2000 average miles
Driving on a combination of roads for 2000 average miles
I did some serious research before buying this tire. I oscillate between several brands, including the Hankook RS3. The reviews on Tyrereviews led me to opt for the RS3 in the end. I recommend the ones with rim protection, as long as it not only protects the curbs, but also the gravel that bounces off the roads. On the other hand, the tire seems much more robust than the one without rim protection. In RO there is a difference of 15 euros / tyre.
To begin with, I say that I did not test the tires in conditions of heavy snow because in Romania the first serious snow has just arrived, but I drove with them over 2000 km on roads with mud, rain and, of course, dry conditions. What surprised me the first time was the noise, which is almost non-existent in my car, although they are registered in the 72 dB category. In terms of mud traction, I've been to the mountains and climbed a steep incline with no problem, while my friends with 4x2 traction didn't budge from the bottom of the slope. Yes, we're talking about a 4x4 car, but it's not just about that as long as the tires you had before didn't offer the safety that they do. In fact, I had the opportunity to drive 1000 km continuously, along several relief zones, and I was impressed both on mountain serpentines and in the rain, on the plains, where I constantly went over 100 km/h, without being disturbed by the noise that the tire makes when draining the water.
I'm curious how long they will last as the BMW E60 530xd (235hp) wears out the tires faster than other cars I've had. If they pass the endurance test, I'll put them on again, maybe even RS4, in case they show up in the meantime. Anyway, they are above my expectations considering I had Continental before these. I wouldn't say they are lower, although the price is 35-40% lower. In the morning we encountered the first snow of this winter but the streets were clear so I can't give clear feedback on this surface but I'm sure it wouldn't disappoint. In Romania, a set of 4 tires 225/50/17 94H costs about 460 euros (with rim protection included). I installed them in December 2022, with DOT October 2022 (made in Hungary).
Originally, having 4x4 traction, I wanted to put all season, but I'm glad I didn't as long as you don't enjoy driving fully you play in summer or winter. Safety comes first.
I recommend the Hankook RS3.
To begin with, I say that I did not test the tires in conditions of heavy snow because in Romania the first serious snow has just arrived, but I drove with them over 2000 km on roads with mud, rain and, of course, dry conditions. What surprised me the first time was the noise, which is almost non-existent in my car, although they are registered in the 72 dB category. In terms of mud traction, I've been to the mountains and climbed a steep incline with no problem, while my friends with 4x2 traction didn't budge from the bottom of the slope. Yes, we're talking about a 4x4 car, but it's not just about that as long as the tires you had before didn't offer the safety that they do. In fact, I had the opportunity to drive 1000 km continuously, along several relief zones, and I was impressed both on mountain serpentines and in the rain, on the plains, where I constantly went over 100 km/h, without being disturbed by the noise that the tire makes when draining the water.
I'm curious how long they will last as the BMW E60 530xd (235hp) wears out the tires faster than other cars I've had. If they pass the endurance test, I'll put them on again, maybe even RS4, in case they show up in the meantime. Anyway, they are above my expectations considering I had Continental before these. I wouldn't say they are lower, although the price is 35-40% lower. In the morning we encountered the first snow of this winter but the streets were clear so I can't give clear feedback on this surface but I'm sure it wouldn't disappoint. In Romania, a set of 4 tires 225/50/17 94H costs about 460 euros (with rim protection included). I installed them in December 2022, with DOT October 2022 (made in Hungary).
Originally, having 4x4 traction, I wanted to put all season, but I'm glad I didn't as long as you don't enjoy driving fully you play in summer or winter. Safety comes first.
I recommend the Hankook RS3.
Hankook Winter I cept RS3 rated 93% while driving a Volkswagen Passat B5.5 1.9 TDi 130bhp highline
Driving on a combination of roads for 6000 easy going miles
Driving on a combination of roads for 6000 easy going miles
A very good tire from Hankook. Very good in all weather conditions and on all surfaces. Very stable on dry and wet surfaces. Very good and stable on snow.
Michelin Alpin 6 rated 88% while driving a Ford Focus MK2 1.6TDCI 2008 2011
Driving on mostly motorways for 5000 average miles
Driving on mostly motorways for 5000 average miles
I am very pleased about the Michelin tires Alpin 6. Although there was not a lot of snow this year, they performed very well on the snowy days. I bought them at https://www.autobanden-prijsvechter.nl/ and payed a very good price. So i`m very pleased with these tires.
Kumho Winter Craft WP52 rated 79% while driving a Ford 05 Mondeo 185 (modded) diesel
Driving on a combination of roads for 3000 spirited miles
Driving on a combination of roads for 3000 spirited miles
Nice grip both on snow and on dry/wet roads. Wear seems a little high, but we'll see how long they'll last.
Hankook Winter I cept RS3 rated 49% while driving a Volkswagen Golf 6 2.0 TDI 140bhp
Driving on mostly motorways for 0 average miles
Driving on mostly motorways for 0 average miles
The loudest winter tyre I´ve ever had. Disappointed with noise level and rolling resistance. I drive 90% on a highway and don´t feel very comfortable at speed 130km/h and continuous rain. Fuel consumption higher in compare to Conti TS860 (previous tyres). Dry grip and handling good. Wear N/A, made around 2500 km.
BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 rated 76% while driving a Volkswagen Taigo
Driving on a combination of roads for 3000 spirited miles
Driving on a combination of roads for 3000 spirited miles
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Falken Eurowinter HS449 rated 86% while driving a Mercedes Benz ML
Driving on a combination of roads for 0 average miles
Driving on a combination of roads for 0 average miles
I have these on my Mercedes SUV. Best winter tire I have ever bought. Great on dry roads, fabulous on snow and ice. They grab the road no matter what the condition is. Tread wear is excellent.
Bridgestone Blizzak DM V2 rated 89% while driving a Volkswagen TOUAREG V6 TDI
Driving on mostly country roads for 15000 spirited miles
Driving on mostly country roads for 15000 spirited miles
We have 2 sets of Blizzaks on 2 VW Touaregs (2014 tdi and 2006 V8). *they are intentionally oversized 30.5" vs 29" oem diameter. We run these from mid-November through end-March in southeast Idaho and 6,000ft MSL. We've never been stuck(yet) and we've received nearly 4ft of snow this 2022-2023 winter. No noticeable road noise. Wife (2014 tdi) likes the ride and extra confidence vs. a/s Pirellis for summer. No comparison to "HT" tires on my 06 V8 - better ride, equally quiet, much improved handling in almost all conditions (except dry, warm roads). Have a 3rd set of Blizzak WS90's on our son's awd sedan. Would highly recommend any of these, and would buy again.
*Would also buy Nokians, but fewer SUV size options and frequently on backorder in the US.
GT Radial IcePro 3 rated 67% while driving a Ford Focus
Driving on mostly country roads for 2500 spirited miles
Driving on mostly country roads for 2500 spirited miles
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Nokian Hakkapeliitta R3 rated NAN% while driving a Toyota 4runner
Driving on a combination of roads for 7000 easy going miles
Driving on a combination of roads for 7000 easy going miles
R3 SUV purchased Oct/21. We are mandated winter tires October 1 to April 30. I don’t care how they drive in rain, what they look like or how noisy they are all I care about is severe winter performance.
These tires have poor lateral grip and braking and acceleration on hard compact snow is terrible. I don’t know if these tires were not cured properly or just a poor compound.
They remind me of bias belt tires from the sixties. I cannot recommend these tires.
I have been licensed for 60 years and have driven public transportation and motor coaches for 30 years, several smaller vehicles and motor cycles.
Continental WinterContact TS 850 rated 99% while driving a Audi A6
Driving on a combination of roads for 1500 spirited miles
Driving on a combination of roads for 1500 spirited miles
I had these tires fitted last October, and testing them out in the Canadian winter, I've got to say there's no fear driving with these on snow. I can't comment on the wear of these tires as I just got them, but they seem to be doing fine.
My impression is that these tires are definitely worth the extra dollar. I say this coming off a set of Hankook I'cept Evos, which were absolutely terrible with road noise. These tires are dead silent compared to that.
Dry grip is good, there is a little bit of vibration, but that could easily be my rims. Wet grip is excellent, never had any problems in the rain with hydroplaning. My car does have four wheel drive, which could be a contributing factor, so keep that in mind.
Excellent tire, excellent drive, worth the extra money.
Pirelli Cinturato Winter rated 55% while driving a SEAT 1.4 TSI
Driving on mostly town for 0 spirited miles
Driving on mostly town for 0 spirited miles
Update during the 4th winter as I previously wrote a review here. The dry grip is getting horrible as time passes and the tire gets way noisier. I did not expect that to happen after 4 years, and yes, even though the lifespan of a tire is about 6 years, the tires have been kept in good condition and they were not really too much driven on. Would not buy it again, but overall it was a good purchase.
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