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Apollo Aspire XP Winter Test Results

Tested 2019 to 2025 2 publications

Tested 8 times by independent publications, the Apollo Aspire XP Winter averages a finish of 15th. Its strongest discipline is Wet Braking, beating 61% of the field across 8 tests; its weakest is Snow Braking, at 26% across 8 tests.

  • 8Independent tests
  • 0Test wins
  • 0Podium finishes
  • 15thAverage finish
  • 58%Field beaten on average
  • 2Publications
Apollo Aspire XP Winter

8 tests, 2019 to 2025

0%50%100%2019202020232025Average 58%2019 Winter Tyre Test Market Overview (2019): P9 of 53, Beat 83% of the field2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test (2019): P4 of 20, Beat 84% of the field2020 Winter Tyre Market Overview - 52 Tyre Braking Test (2020): P14 of 51, Beat 72% of the field2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tyre Test (2020): P9 of 20, Beat 53% of the field2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test (2023): P10 of 15, Beat 36% of the field2023 Winter Tyre Test 54 Set Braking Test (2023): P30 of 54, Beat 45% of the field2025 ADAC Winter Tyre Test (2025): P20 of 31, Beat 37% of the field2025 Winter Tyre Braking Test - 52 Sets! (2025): P22 of 51, Beat 58% of the field
Share of the field beaten in each test, oldest to newest. Hover or tap a point for the test.
  • Test win
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  • Average 58%

Record by discipline

Where the Apollo Aspire XP Winter finished in each measured discipline, across every test that measured it against at least two other tyres. Field beaten is the share of the other tyres it outranked in that measurement.

Discipline Tests Avg finish Field beaten Firsts
Dry
Dry Braking 4 P6.8 of 22 73% -
Dry Handling 2 P3.5 of 21 88% -
Wet
Wet Braking Strong 8 P14 of 35.9 61% -
Wet Braking - Concrete 1 P12 of 31 63% -
Wet Handling 2 P7.5 of 21 68% -
Wet Circle 1 P12 of 30 62% -
Straight Aqua 4 P9 of 21.8 63% -
Curved Aquaplaning 1 P8 of 15 50% -
Snow
Snow Braking Weak 8 P19.1 of 26.4 26% -
Snow Traction 3 P16.3 of 22.3 28% -
Snow Handling 2 P13 of 20.5 38% -
Ice
Ice Braking 2 P9.5 of 23 55% -
Comfort
Noise 4 P17.5 of 22 21% -
Value
Wear 4 P11.5 of 21.5 50% -
Value 3 P6 of 18.3 71% -
Rolling Resistance 2 P11.5 of 20.5 47% -
Fuel Consumption 2 P14 of 23 36% -
Abrasion 2 P16.5 of 23 33% -

Head-to-head record

Overall finishing position against the tyres that have most often shared a test with the Apollo Aspire XP Winter. Only tyres tested alongside it at least three times are listed.

Rival Shared tests Ahead Behind Level Finished ahead
Fulda Kristall Control HP2 7 shared: 4 ahead, 3 behind 7 4 3 - 57%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5 7 shared: 2 ahead, 5 behind 7 2 5 - 29%
Kleber Krisalp HP3 7 shared: 1 ahead, 6 behind 7 1 6 - 14%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 6 shared: 2 ahead, 4 behind 6 2 4 - 33%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro 6 shared: 2 ahead, 4 behind 6 2 4 - 33%
BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 6 shared: 1 ahead, 5 behind 6 1 5 - 17%
Sava Eskimo HP2 5 shared: 5 ahead, 0 behind 5 5 0 - 100%
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 5 shared: 0 ahead, 5 behind 5 0 5 - 0%
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ 5 shared: 0 ahead, 5 behind 5 0 5 - 0%
Hankook Winter i cept evo3 5 shared: 0 ahead, 5 behind 5 0 5 - 0%
Tomket Snowroad Pro 3 4 shared: 4 ahead, 0 behind 4 4 0 - 100%
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 4 shared: 4 ahead, 0 behind 4 4 0 - 100%
Debica Frigo HP2 4 shared: 3 ahead, 1 behind 4 3 1 - 75%
Uniroyal MS+ 77 4 shared: 3 ahead, 1 behind 4 3 1 - 75%
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 4 shared: 3 ahead, 1 behind 4 3 1 - 75%
Barum Polaris 5 4 shared: 2 ahead, 2 behind 4 2 2 - 50%
Giti GitiWinterW2 4 shared: 1 ahead, 3 behind 4 1 3 - 25%
Semperit Speed Grip 3 4 shared: 1 ahead, 2 behind 4 1 2 1 33%
Semperit Speed Grip 5 4 shared: 0 ahead, 4 behind 4 0 4 - 0%
General Altimax Winter 3 3 shared: 3 ahead, 0 behind 3 3 0 - 100%

Performance Analysis

Drawn from 8 tests. Updated October 15, 2025.

The Apollo Aspire XP Winter shows a mixed winter performance with pockets of strength. It repeatedly delivers solid dry performance and competitive wear/value in earlier tests, and occasionally posts respectable wet results. However, its snow capability is a consistent weak point and recent test seasons (2023-2025) show a decline in relative ranking in wet and snow braking compared to 2019-2020, dragging down overall competitiveness.

Overall, it suits drivers prioritizing dry stability and acceptable wet safety in milder winters, but it underperforms on snow and is rarely class-leading in aquaplaning or noise. Awards or podiums are absent in recent years, with average overall positions in the lower mid-pack.

Performance Strengths

Performance Weaknesses

  • Snow Performance Strong
    Details
    • Last place snow braking in 2023 Auto Bild braking final (31/31), +13.8% from best
    • Bottom-third snow braking/traction in 2025 ADAC (19/31 and 24/31), +6.5% to +9.4% from best
  • Recent Wet Performance (2023-2025) Moderate
    Details
    • 25/52 wet braking in 2025 Autobild, +21.9% from best
    • 12/31 wet braking in 2025 ADAC, +7.9% from best; wet circle 12/30, +19.4% from best
  • Noise/Comfort Moderate
    Details
    • 26/31 noise in 2025 ADAC (74 dB), +5.3% from best
    • 13/15 noise in 2023 ADAC (74.1 dB), +4.5% from best
  • Wet handling Strong in 2 of 4 tests
    Details
  • Steering feel Strong in 2 of 4 tests
    Details
  • Snow traction Strong in 2 of 4 tests
    Details
  • Snow handling Strong in 2 of 4 tests
    Details

Every test, newest first 8

Strong = top two of the field in that measurement. Weak = bottom two.

2025 2 tests
P20 of 31 Beat 37% of the field

2025 ADAC Winter Tyre Test

ADAC 225/40 R18

The Apollo Aspire XP Winter receives only adequate ratings on dry roads and satisfactory on wet and winter surfaces, resulting in adequate overall driving safety and satisfactory environmental performance for an adequate overall judgment. On dry roads, it provides barely adequate steering feedback with imprecise handling requiring frequent corrections as the test vehicle doesn't follow consistent radii, plus oversteering tendencies during dynamic maneuvers rated as just adequate, though braking distances are good. On wet surfaces, it narrowly misses good overall ratings despite good braking performance, with satisfactory aquaplaning resistance and handling due to moderate grip levels and the need for better force combination. In winter conditions, it also misses good ratings despite good snow and ice braking performance, but only satisfactory snow traction and handling with early under/oversteering tendencies and moderate limit performance. This Dutch-manufactured tyre receives satisfactory environmental ratings with good predicted mileage and tyre wear, but satisfactory efficiency due to low fuel consumption offset by high weight.

WinnerGoodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

2023 2 tests
P10 of 15 Beat 36% of the field

2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test

ADAC 225/45 R17

The Apollo ASPIRE XP WINTER tyre shows minor weaknesses on dry roads, particularly in steering precision and driving safety, with a tendency to oversteer during sudden maneuvers. However, its braking distance is rated as good. On wet roads, the tyre performs well in braking and aquaplaning, but lacks precision in handling. Its performance on winter roads is satisfactory, doing well in snow braking but falling short in snow traction, ice braking, and snow handling. Handling is imprecise, with early tendencies to understeer or oversteer, although some reserves are available. Environmentally, the tyre narrowly misses a good rating; it has good predicted mileage and abrasion, but its efficiency is only satisfactory due to its above-average weight, despite good fuel consumption.

WeakSnow Braking WinnerContinental WinterContact TS 870

2020 2 tests
2019 2 tests

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