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Linglong Sport Master Winter - Test Results

Test Statistics

5

Tests Completed

11th

Average Position

5th

Best Result

19th

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

Linglong Sport Master Winter - Official Image

Across five winter tests, the Linglong Sport Master Winter shows a split character: surprisingly strong dry grip and controllability with occasional value wins, but consistently weak efficiency and mixed-to-weak performance in wet and snow. It posts multiple top results for dry handling and competitive dry braking, yet falls into the bottom third for rolling resistance in every test and frequently struggles for traction and stability on wet and snowy surfaces.
Overall placements skew lower-midfield (avg. 11.4), dragged down by wet handling/subjective control, aquaplaning margins, snow traction, and efficiency, despite isolated highlights such as class-leading dry handling and good straight-line aquaplaning in one test.

Performance Strengths
  • Dry Performance Strong
    • 1st place dry handling in 2025 AZ (245/45 R19)
    • 1st place dry handling in 2025 Auto Express (225/45 R17)
    • 2nd place dry braking and 2nd place dry handling in 2025 AMS (215/55 R17)
    • 7th/22 dry braking and 8th/22 dry handling in 2025 Autobild (225/40 R18)
  • Value/Purchase Price Moderate
    • 2nd/10 value in 2025 AZ (Price/1000 3.38)
    • 2nd/20 value in 2025 Autobild (Price/1000 7.81)
  • Straight-Line Aquaplaning Resistance Minor
    • 2nd/8 straight aquaplaning in 2025 Auto Express (+1.4% from best)
    • 7th/10 straight aquaplaning in 2025 AZ (+3.4% from best)
Performance Weaknesses
  • Rolling Resistance / Efficiency Strong
    • 10th/10 rolling resistance in 2025 AZ (+26.3% from best)
    • 22nd/22 rolling resistance in 2025 Autobild (+33.5% from best)
    • 9th/10 rolling resistance in 2025 AMS (+26.2% from best)
    • 8th/8 rolling resistance in 2025 Auto Express (+33.8% from best)
  • Wet Performance Strong
    • 9th/10 wet braking and 9th/10 wet handling in 2025 AZ (+9.9% / +4.9%)
    • 19th/22 wet handling and 18th/22 wet circle in 2025 Autobild (+5.0% / +5.1%)
    • 7th/8 wet handling in 2025 Auto Express (+2.6% from best)
    • Subjective wet handling 8th/10 in 2025 AMS (+40% from best)
  • Snow Performance Strong
    • 10th/10 snow braking and 9th/10 snow traction in 2025 AZ (+7.4% / +13.6%)
    • 20th/22 snow traction in 2025 Autobild (+10.6% from best)
    • 8th/10 snow braking in 2025 AMS (+8.1% from best)
    • 8th/8 snow traction in 2025 Auto Express (+10.4% from best)
  • Noise/Comfort and Wear Moderate
    • 10th/10 noise and 9th/10 wear in 2025 AZ (+8.4% noise; wear +39% from best abrasion proxy)
    • 7th/8 noise in 2025 Auto Express (+1.2% from best)
    • 11th/20 wear in 2025 Autobild (+13% from best)
Performance Over Time

Test History

9
of 10
2025 AZ Performance Winter Tyre Test

2025
Winner: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

The Linglong Sport Master Winter, manufactured in Serbia specifically for European customers, finishes ninth overall and represents a tyre that hasn't yet met expectations despite its regional focu...
Strong:
Subj. Comfort, Dry Handling, Value
Weak:
Noise, Snow Braking, Snow Traction, Abrasion, Rolling Resistance, Wear, Subj. Wet Handling, Wet Braking, Wet Handling
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19
of 22
2025 Autobild Winter Tyre Test

2025
Winner: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

The Linglong Sport Master Winter from the Chinese manufacturer manages to deliver respectable driving characteristics on both dry and snow-covered roads, showing that emerging brands are improving ...
Strong:
Value
Weak:
Rolling Resistance, Curved Aquaplaning
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16
of 52
2025 Winter Tyre Braking Test - 52 Sets!

2025
Winner: Dunlop Winter Response 2

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8
of 10
2025 AMS Winter Tyre Test

2025
Winner: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P

The Linglong Sport Master Winter delivers balanced performance on reduced grip levels overall, but has pronounced weaknesses that limit its appeal. It provides decent braking on both wet and dry as...
Strong:
Dry Braking, Dry Handling
Weak:
Noise, Subj. Snow Handling, Rolling Resistance, Curved Aquaplaning
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5
of 8
2025 Auto Express Winter Tyre Test

2025
Winner: Continental WinterContact TS 870

According to Auto Express, this tyre delivers a “strong performance” that announces LingLong’s arrival on the winter‑tyre scene, but they warn that its economy is “poor”. It excels in d...
Strong:
Dry Handling, Curved Aquaplaning, Straight Aqua
Weak:
Noise, Snow Traction, Rolling Resistance, Wet Handling
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