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Debica Frigo 2

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The Debica Frigo 2 is a Touring Winter tyre designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars.

4.7
Tyre Reviews Score Based on Professional Tests & User Reviews
Medium Confidence View Breakdown
Dry Grip
66%
Wet Grip
60%
Road Feedback
65%
Handling
63%
Wear
84%
Comfort
70%
Buy again
58%
Snow Grip
88%
Ice Grip
74%
24 Reviews
70% Average
310,110 miles driven
2 Tests (avg: 6th)
Debica Frigo 2

Debica Frigo 2

Winter Economy
BETA
4.7 / 10
Based on Professional Tests & User Reviews · Medium Confidence · Updated 30 Jan 2026

The Tyre Reviews Score is the most comprehensive tyre scoring system available. It aggregates professional test data from multiple independent publications, user reviews, and consistency analysis using Bayesian statistical methods, weighted normalisation, and recency-adjusted scoring to produce a single, reliable performance rating.

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Category Scores
Value
100
0.38x / 1 test
Ice
93.6
1.26x / 3 tests
Snow
90.6
1.5x / 2 tests
Dry
52.7
1.2x / 1 test
Wet
51.4
2x / 3 tests
Cross-Category Performance

Cross-category scores are derived metrics that combine data from multiple test disciplines to evaluate real-world performance characteristics.

Traction
98.2
2 tests
Braking
74.5
4 tests
Handling
58
2 tests
Score Components
Professional Tests
Weight: 80%
Tests: 2
Publications: 2
Period: 2017 - 2018
User Reviews
Weight: 15%
Reviews: 24
Avg Rating: 69.8%
Min Required: 5
Consistency
Weight: 5%
Score Std Dev: 0.36
History Points: 6
Methodology & Configuration
Scoring Process
  1. Collect Test Data: Gather results from professional tyre tests across multiple publications. Minimum 1 test(s) required.
  2. Normalize Positions: Convert test positions to percentile scores using exponential weighting (factor: 1.2).
  3. Apply Recency Weighting: More recent tests are weighted higher with a decay rate of 0.95.
  4. Incorporate User Reviews: Factor in user review data (minimum 5 reviews). Weight: 15%.
  5. Bayesian Smoothing: Apply Bayesian prior (score: 7, weight: 1.5) to prevent extreme scores with limited data.
  6. Calculate Final Score: Combine all components using normalization factor of 1.1. Max score with limited data: 9.5.
Component Weights
Test Data
80%
User Reviews
15%
Consistency
5%
All Configuration Parameters
ParameterValueDescription
safety_weight 0.7 Weight multiplier for safety-related metrics
performance_weight 0.55 Weight multiplier for performance metrics
comfort_weight 0.4 Weight multiplier for comfort metrics
value_weight 0.45 Weight multiplier for value-for-money metrics
user_reviews_weight 0.15 How much user reviews contribute to the final score
test_data_weight 0.8 How much professional test data contributes to the final score
consistency_weight 0.05 How much score consistency contributes to the final score
recency_decay_rate 0.95 Rate at which older test results lose influence (higher = slower decay)
min_test_count 1 Minimum number of professional tests required
min_review_count 5 Minimum number of user reviews required
score_version 1.8 Current version of the scoring algorithm
score_normalization_factor 1.1 Factor used to normalize raw scores to the 0-10 scale
confidence_factor_weight 0.2 How much data confidence affects the final score
position_penalty_weight 0.2 Penalty applied for poor test positions
gap_penalty_threshold 8 Score gap (%) that triggers additional penalties
min_metrics_count 2 Minimum number of test metrics needed per test
limited_data_threshold 2 Number of tests below which data is considered limited
single_test_penalty 0.1 Score multiplier when only one test is available
critical_metric_penalty 0.7 Penalty for poor performance on critical safety metrics
critical_metric_threshold 70 Score below which a critical metric penalty applies
position_exponential_factor 1.2 Exponent used to amplify position-based scoring
position_exponential_threshold 0.9 Position percentile below which exponential scoring applies
gap_multiplier_critical 3 Multiplier for critical gap penalties
max_category_weight 2 Maximum weight any single category can have
max_score_limited_data 9.5 Score cap when data is limited
bayesian_prior_weight 1.5 Weight of the Bayesian prior in smoothing
bayesian_prior_score 7 Prior score used for Bayesian smoothing
evidence_test_multiplier 1.9 Multiplier for test evidence in confidence calculation
evidence_metric_divisor 3 Divisor for metric count in evidence calculation
evidence_review_divisor 10 Divisor for review count in evidence calculation
Data Sources
TestPublicationDateSizePositionMetrics
2018 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 175/65 R14 ADAC 2018 175/65 R14 6/12 0 metrics
2017 AC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 Auto Centrum 2017 185/65 R15 5/8 10 metrics
All Tests
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2
Tests
6th
Average
5th
Best
6th
Worst
Latest Tyre Test Results
2018 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 175/65 R14
175/65 R14 • 2018
6th/12
Good in the snow
Relatively weak in the dry and wet
2017 AC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15
185/65 R15 • 2017
5th/8
Excellent on snow and ice, lowest rolling resistance.
Poor dry and wet braking and handling.
Size Fuel Wet Noise
13 inch
155/80R13 79 T E C 71
14 inch
165/70R14 81 T D C 71
175/65R14 82 T D C 71
185/60R14 82 T D C 71
185/70R14 88 T E D 71
15 inch
195/65R15 91 T C D 71
185/65R15 88 T C D 71
195/65R15 91 T D C 71
185/65R15 88 T D C 71
16 inch
205/55R16 91 T C C 71
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Review Summary

Based on 20 user reviews

Drivers say the Debica Frigo 2 excels in snow, offering strong traction and confidence at a low price, with decent wear for a budget winter tyre. However, many report weak wet grip and only average dry performance, with some citing instability at speed and soft sidewalls; a minority had serious wet-braking issues. Overall sentiment is mixed-to-positive, with the tyre best suited for snowy climates and calmer driving rather than rainy highways.

Strengths
  • Excellent snow traction
  • Good value/low price
  • Acceptable wear durability
  • Adequate comfort/ride for price
Areas for Improvement
  • Poor wet grip/braking
  • Average-to-weak dry grip
  • Some noise/soft sidewall instability

Top 3 Debica Frigo 2 Reviews

Given 67% while driving a Ford Fiesta mk7 (175/65 R14) on a combination of roads for 18,000 average miles
Updated review from 2 years ago. After driving 4 winter seasons the tires are still 6mm, the wear is satisfactory. The grip on snow is still amazing. However, the behavior on dry and wet has deteriorated a lot, dynamic starting is very dangerous. I am thinking about changing tires for a more moderate climate. I recommend only for snowy winters or for calm drivers.
Ask a question | Helpful 763
March 24, 2025
Given 79% while driving a Ford Fiesta mk7 (175/65 R14) on a combination of roads for 10,000 average miles
Acceptable dry and wet grip under normal driving conditions. It floats on the highway because it has soft sidewalls and high tread. Everything changes in typical winter conditions. Better on snow than premium tires, I'm impressed. It is perfect for snowy winters and mountains, but for someone who mainly drives on highways or for rainy winters, you should look for other tires.
Ask a question | Helpful 989
October 13, 2023
Given 83% while driving a Volkswagen Golf (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 6,000 average miles
Sunt foarte multumit de aceste anvelope pe zapada, au o aderenta impresionanta fata de altele pe care le am manevrat. Pe asfalt uscat nu mi-au oferit prea mult confort, sunt ceva mai zgomotoase, dar isi fac treaba, iar pe asfalt umed iar mi-au oferit suficienta incredere. Pe asfalt cu gheata sau polei nu au aderenta prea buna, trebuie sa faci niste manevre sa te redresezi. In concluzie raport/calitate/pret le pot recomanda.
Ask a question | Helpful 976
April 29, 2023
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Latest Debica Frigo 2 Reviews

Given 83% while driving a Volkswagen Golf (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 6,000 average miles
I am very satisfied with these tires on the snow, they have an impressive grip compared to others I have handled. On dry asphalt they didn't offer me much comfort, they are a bit noisier, but they do their job, and on wet asphalt they gave me enough confidence. On asphalt with ice or poles they don't have very good grip, you have to do some maneuvers to recover. In conclusion, ratio/quality/price, I can recommend them.
Ask a question | Helpful 841
March 28, 2023
Given 90% while driving a Volkswagen Golf mk5 (195/65 R15) on a combination of roads for 2,000 average miles
They are very good for the price you pay. Everyone comments thay are lame on wet surfaces. I had absolutely no issue, might be my car which is not that powerful or playful but for sure all the wheel alignment is perfect, same all the joints and articulations. Those claiming they had the car all over the place or that they crashed, how much was because of the tyre and how much because the lack of attention or with the speed not adapted to the road conditions? Definitely buying again.
Ask a question | Helpful 1027
March 29, 2022
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Given 44% while driving a Opel astra g caravan (195/60 R15) on a combination of roads for 10,000 easy going miles
Noisy, low grip in wet, good grip in snow, when they were new.
Ask a question | Helpful 835
October 12, 2021
Given 67% while driving a Opel Corsa D 1.4 (185/65 R15) on mostly town for 70,000 average miles
I had theese tyres when I bought my car and I can say that the're not so great. They do okay but for the price you can get way better tyres.
Ask a question | Helpful 909
June 1, 2021
Given 69% while driving a Honda Accord (205/55 R16 T) on a combination of roads for 7,800 spirited miles
For a budget tyre, is ok, the wear is ok, in snow they are excelent, but on wet roads, you need to be careful if you drove fast, but otherwise, is a ok tyer.
Ask a question | Helpful 919
June 15, 2020
Given 51% while driving a Renault Megane II 1.4 16V 98hp (195/65 R15 V) on mostly motorways for 15,000 average miles
I have used these tires for 4 winters and 2 summers and i can say that summer performance was considerably better. Wet braking and handling is almost non-existent. Failed me many times in wet. One time, I was about rear end even while doing 20 km/h. Dry is fine though. I cannot wait to buy better ones.
Ask a question | Helpful 871
May 5, 2020
Given 48% while driving a Saab Automobile 9 3 SE Turbo (195/65 R15 T) on mostly motorways for 6,900 average miles
Very low dry and wet grip, this tire is at it's best on snow, ride is pretty good for the price as well as wear.
The wet grip (or lack of) failed me on straight road at 56 mph, the rear just lost all the grip. It's ok tire for city driving with heavy snow, but nothing else
Ask a question | Helpful 789
January 6, 2020
Given 64% while driving a Mazda 3 2.0 DISI (205/55 R16) on mostly motorways for 5,000 spirited miles
Blind buy. I was not impressed at all at the grip levels these tyres provided, both in dry and wet. My car is only 150hp and i was doing burnouts at the stoplights often (most of the times not even pushing it). These are going to last a lot given the remaining thread. Did not have any problems in the snowy/icy conditions though, I was never stuck and we get a lot of snow especially in the mountains.
Ask a question | Helpful 923
June 14, 2019
Given 89% while driving a Dacia Logan (225/45 R17) on mostly country roads for 20,000 average miles
great budget tyres
Ask a question | Helpful 996
March 16, 2019
Given 100% while driving a Volkswagen Golf 7.5 1.0 TSI (195/65 R15 T) on mostly country roads for 5,000 average miles
decent budget tyres if for casual driving style, got them for a bargain price
Ask a question | Helpful 905
March 3, 2019
Given 79% while driving a Mazda MX5 (185/65 R15) on a combination of roads for 25,000 spirited miles
Very gud. Buy again.
Ask a question | Helpful 855
February 16, 2019
Given 29% while driving a Opel Vectra C 1.9 cdti 120 hp (205/55 R16 T) on mostly town for 10 spirited miles
The car was all over the place on wet roads and even on dry roads, bad grip, but very very good on deep snow, snow and ice in general very good and good response and drivability overall BUT ONLY ON SNOW especially deep snow.
Ask a question | Helpful 845
December 14, 2018