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The Debica Frigo HP2 is a High Performance Winter tyre designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars.

7.3
Tyre Reviews Score Based on Professional Tests & User Reviews
High Confidence View Breakdown
Dry Grip
87%
Wet Grip
87%
Road Feedback
84%
Handling
83%
Wear
85%
Comfort
83%
Buy again
87%
Snow Grip
90%
Ice Grip
78%
13 Reviews
85% Average
83,200 miles driven
9 Tests (avg: 17th)
Debica Frigo HP2

Debica Frigo HP2

Winter Economy
BETA
7.3 / 10
Based on Professional Tests & User Reviews · High 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.

Learn more about our methodology
Category Scores
Snow
87.1
1.5x / 15 tests
Ice
84.3
1.26x / 2 tests
Value
73.3
0.38x / 12 tests
Comfort
63.7
0.29x / 4 tests
Wet
58.9
2x / 18 tests
Dry
49
1.2x / 8 tests
Cross-Category Performance

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

Braking
72.8
21 tests
Traction
70.5
3 tests
Handling
64.2
12 tests
Score Components
Professional Tests
Weight: 80%
Tests: 9
Publications: 2
Period: 2018 - 2025
User Reviews
Weight: 15%
Reviews: 13
Avg Rating: 84.8%
Min Required: 5
Consistency
Weight: 5%
Score Std Dev: 0.28
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
2025 Winter Tyre Braking Test - 52 Sets! Auto Bild 2025 225/40 R18 27/52 2 metrics
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test Auto Bild 2023 225/45 R18 18/22 15 metrics
2023 Winter Tyre Test 54 Set Braking Test Auto Bild 2023 225/45 R18 18/54 2 metrics
2022 Winter Tyre Market Overview Auto Bild 2022 215/55 R17 24/57 2 metrics
2019 Auto Center Winter Tyre Test AutoCentrum 2019 205/55 R16 4/10 12 metrics
2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test Auto Bild 2019 225/45 R17 19/21 12 metrics
2019 Winter Tyre Test Market Overview Auto Bild 2019 225/45 R17 19/47 2 metrics
2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test Auto Bild 2018 195/65 R15 7/22 12 metrics
2018 51 Winter Tyre Shootout Auto Bild 2018 195/65 R15 13/52 0 metrics
All Tests
View Test Results
9
Tests
17th
Average
4th
Best
27th
Worst
Latest Tyre Test Results
2025 Winter Tyre Braking Test - 52 Sets!
225/40 R18 • 2025
27th/52
2023 Winter Tyre Test 54 Set Braking Test
225/45 R18 • 2023
18th/54
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test
225/45 R18 • 2023
18th/22
Convincing winter qualities, low price level.
Extended wet/dry braking distances, understeering dry handling, increased rolling resistance.

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Questions and Answers for the Debica Frigo HP2

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August 23, 2020

I’m looking for the best winter tyre for snow for going up and down hills in the highlands of Scotland size 225 55 17 V would these be any good or can you point me in the correct direction of what to buy

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Review Summary

Based on 10 user reviews

Most drivers rate the Debica Frigo HP2 positively, praising strong traction and braking in snow, acceptable wet performance, and generally stable, comfortable everyday driving for the price. A minority note weaker grip on pure ice and some floaty handling with higher temperatures or harder cornering, plus occasional noise and slightly higher fuel use. Longevity is good, though several report compound hardening and declining winter grip after multiple seasons. Overall, the Frigo HP2 delivers solid budget winter performance with standout snow capability and reasonable comfort.

Strengths
  • Snow traction and braking
  • Overall value for money
  • Comfort/ride quality
  • Wet grip acceptable
  • Low wear/long tread life
Areas for Improvement
  • Reduced ice grip (especially as tyres age)
  • Imprecise/floaty handling at higher speeds or warmer temps
  • Some noise
  • Slightly higher fuel consumption

Top 3 Debica Frigo HP2 Reviews

Given 68% while driving a Peugeot 508 rxh estate (215/60 R16) on mostly country roads for 18,000 easy going miles
They were mounted on the car when I bought it (about 2000 km on them according to the owner). I used them from November to April. For the first 3 seasons they worked well especially in deeper or fresh snow and slush (I live in a mountain village where plows arrive less often). On ice at sub-zero temperatures or slippery snow they are also okay for a non-studded tire. On wet roads they behave a bit worse than the average summer tire, especially when the temperature exceeds +5 degrees Celsius. Stronger braking on dry asphalt or high temperatures causes an unexpected, premature loss of traction, and on sharp bends I have the impression that the car is "floating". The tire is soft and focused on comfort so it does not give any sporty experience, the steering is just only correct - not very precise. In the 5th season the winter properties deteriorated even though the tread did not wear out much (I have a comparison because my dad put new ones on in the fall and he is delighted - compared to mine, his car braked, accelerated and turned much better in winter). If the rubber compound had not lost its winter properties, I could have driven 35-40 thousand km on them.
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March 30, 2025
Given 90% while driving a Dacia Duster 4x4 (215/65 R16) on a combination of roads for 15,000 average miles
In the ice it's not the best, but in fresh or tapped snow is very good. I don't like the noise and fuel consumption is higher than old Kleber Krisalp HP3
Ask a question | Helpful 874
December 11, 2024
Given 84% while driving a Kia Motors ceed (205/55 R16) on a combination of roads for 16,600 easy going miles
End of life review for my Debica Frigo HP2 tyres to complement my previous review here. I decided to replace these tyres after 3.5 winter seasons and 26715 driven kilometers. Despite the tyres still having between 6-6.5mm tread left, it feels like the aging process has hardened the rubber and lowered the grip levels somewhat. As I live in a Baltic state and actually require a Nordic compound tyre, these mostly meant for Central Europe tyres have been really really good. They still feel solid and controlled when driven on snowy or wet roads. Ice grip has fallen off dramatically though. It has become so bad that it is very very difficult taking off at polished traffic light areas. Also, this winter has been very difficult weather wise and currently all our roads look like hockey rinks with fresh loose snow on them. Again, very difficult to find grip on ice with a layer of snow between tyres and the ice. My decision to replace those tyres does not come from experiencing a dangerous moment or loss of control. Far from it. Car still brakes and steers fine. But I decided that I'd save a lot of fuel and brake pads with less wheelspin. My new tyres are now Nordic compound Nexen WH43. Will start a review for those after some gathered driving experience. For the budget wise - I paid 204€ for a set of 4 tyres in October 2019. After driving 26715 kilometers on those tyres the cost per 100km is 0.76€. The tread depth is still at 6+mm, so those tyres would legally be able to reach 50 000km, basically halving the price per 100km. In a less demanding weather conditions they would be very very good tyres for the money.
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January 10, 2023
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Latest Debica Frigo HP2 Reviews

Kia Motors (205/55 R16) on a combination of roads for 10,000 easy going miles
Not much to say - these are good tyres. Built in Germany. They do what they need to do. Comfortable, quiet and give decent grip. No issues climbing through snow covered parking lots or taking off at traffic lights. Braking feels confident and I have yet to be caught out by difficult conditions. Grip on pure ice is so-so but still manageable. They wear well. Just checked the treads and they still seem like brand new. Color coded stripes are still visible and pattern has not lost any sharp edges. I'm sure I can easily use them for 2 more seasons. Can't really compare the fuel economy since my summer tyres are 225/45/17 and cold winters tend to make engines more thirsty. However I can not see any noticeable fuel consumption difference on longer highway trips. In the end I am happy with the purchase. Well priced solid tyres that have not let me down yet. I have a direct comparison with Hankook Winter I cept iZ2 (second car, same tyre size) and Frigo HP2 seems like a more solid tyre to me.
Ask a question | Helpful 936
February 3, 2021
BMW (225/45 R18 W) on a combination of roads for 0 miles
Hello. I have these tires since november 2019, and i am writing this review because now is snow in Ro.
They are very good on snow and slop, and good on wet.
You can by it for 50 euro/tire.
Very good choise.
Ask a question | Helpful 714
February 7, 2020
Check out how the BEST all seasons tyres perform against premium summer and winter tyres!
Given 90% while driving a BMW F10 520d SE (225/55 R17 H) on a combination of roads for 8,000 easy going miles
I am very pleased with them. I mounted them on the car in October 2018 and made 10000 km.
Now I want to take Debica Presto UHP2 for the summer, I hope to make a good choice.
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February 15, 2019
Given 88% while driving a Volvo S80 2.5T Executive (225/55 R17 V) on a combination of roads for 500 average miles
Hi guys! This is my first review here.
So winter came and I needed some budget winter tyres as my old 2013 Vredstein Xtreme Giugiaros became unbearable, noisy, hard crashing over potholes, no grip on ice, etc.

First I want to mention that I love comfort before anything, that is quietness and low NVH in my car (noise, vibration, harshness) so I looked for good budget winter tyres with good levels of comfort and low noise.

I got the tyres in 225 55 17 and I was impressed with the "cushy" ride. I do have the electronic adaptive suspension on my S80 but compared against my old Vredsteins, those were like blocks of concrete, felt like my entire suspension was shot to pieces when going over potholes.

I can't score the snow and ice grip yet because I missed the days when we had it, but I can tell you that wet grip and dry grip on cold days is very very good. They are very quiet, off course compared to my old Vredsteins and the summer tyres I removed. Keep in mind these are budget tyres, I wonder how premium ones are in terms of noise.

Indeed, as some tests and previous reviews stated, the handling suffers. I found it a little bit scary at first to be honest, the "barge like" feeling is very high, good for comfort, but if you plan on pushing the speed limits and\or taking some hard corners I recommend either increasing the pressure or switching the suspension to Sport.

Overall, if you're looking for good budget winter tyres and you prefer comfort and the old "barge like" feeling you can 100% go for these.
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December 31, 2018
Given 84% while driving a Mercedes Benz E Class (215/55 R16 H) on a combination of roads for 2,000 average miles
Advantages: very good traction on snowy roads, on ice also, there were no problems at all. Good braking on dry. Consumption in very close to my summer tyres ( Falken Ziex 310 Ecorun), good feeling on the road. Disadvantages: requires a little more attention at braking on wet/humid roads close to freezing temperatures, comfort is not so good for a winter tyre, more towards a summer one. Noisy but not annoying. I am a fan of good tyres at a fair price. Compared to the other set of Kleber Krisalp HP3 on the another car, Debiça is low only on comfort and wet braking. Good tyre for it's price.
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December 21, 2018
Given 100% while driving a Skoda Superb 3   LK 4x4 Combi 2.0TD (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 3,000 average miles
Fitted to winter wheels - used from Nov 2017. After reading reviews I initially wondered if I had made the best decision as they are said to be too extreme for use in the UK - how wrong can some reviews be?

They are perfect for everyday usage and when the "beast from the east" arrived - I laughed! - I was effortlessly driving in the outside lane on dual carriageways and motorways in conditions that had most people crawling in the inside lanes. It was incredible watching other motorists with their knuckles white at their wheels. Traction from a standing start on ice and snow was faultless with no wheel-spin at all.

Fuel consumption is virtually the same as when the car is on OEM 18" Pirelli P7 sport tyres. I have not noticed any issues with longer braking, or excess noise etc. in my normal everyday driving.
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March 28, 2018
Given 80% while driving a BMW 330 (225/45 R17) on mostly town for 5,000 easy going miles
I used them this winter (2017-2018) on BMW E90 RWD am very impressed by the quality. Maybe because the first models are produced in Germany and for that.
(When I move them to Poland I do not believe they have such a quality). They are very good at WET, SNOW and Ice !. On dry also very good. Do not give up on anything of premium class. Ðœaybe only noise and wear but not sure.
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March 11, 2018