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Mastersteel WINTER+ W2

Touring Winter Winter rated

The Mastersteel WINTER Plus W2 is a Touring Winter tyre designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars.

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Tests say 33rd average finish across 2 independent tests Latest: P32 of 55 · 2024 See every test

Built from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold for this tyre - the evidence is all further down the page. Data updated January 2025.

  • 2professional tests
  • 53sizes available
Mastersteel WINTER+ W2 1 photos

Tyre Reviews Score

Mastersteel WINTER+ W2

3.0/10

Better than 9% of winter tyres

  • Medium Confidence
  • 2 tests
Scores of the 278 winter tyres we have tested

How this score is built

Better than Weight
Independent tests2 tests · 1 publication · 2021-2024 9% 100%
Owner reviewsNo owner reviews yet – 0%
Combined 9% 3.0

A fixed curve turns the combined figure into the 0 to 10 score, so roughly the top 10% of a group score 9 or more.

Category by category

How it compares with other winter tyres in each area, and how much each area counts. 50 is the middle of the group.

Category Better than Weight Tests
WetBraking, handling and aquaplaning in the wet 73% 33% 2
SnowBraking, traction and handling on snow 1% 26% 2
IceBraking, traction and handling on ice Not tested, counted as average 21% –
DryBraking and handling on dry roads Not tested, counted as average 20% –

Faded bars rest on one or two tests.

By discipline

The same results grouped by what the tyre was doing. They are not counted a second time.

BrakingEvery braking test, on any surface 17% 2

Confidence

  1. Limited
  2. Medium
  3. High

Its own test results decide 72% of the test figure. The other 28% is the average for its group, and it shrinks as more tests arrive.

High needs at least 3 tests, with its own results deciding 90% or more. Medium needs 2 tests and 70%. Anything less is Limited: expect the number to move as tests arrive.

The tests behind it

  1. 2024 2024 Winter 55 Tyre Braking Test Auto Bild · 205/55 R16 P32 / 55
  2. 2021 2021 Winter Tyre Market Overview Auto Bild · 205/55 R16 P34 / 50
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Tested 2 times by independent publications, the Mastersteel WINTER+ W2 averages a finish of 33rd.

2 Tests
0 Test Wins
33rd Average
32nd Best
34th Worst
The latest test

2024 Winter 55 Tyre Braking Test P32 of 55

Weak: Snow Braking Winner: Bridgestone Blizzak 6

YearTestResultAward
20242024 Winter 55 Tyre Braking TestAuto Bild · 205/55 R16P32 / 55
20212021 Winter Tyre Market OverviewAuto Bild · 205/55 R16P34 / 50
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Dimensions & Label Scores
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Size Range34 sizes available

155-245Width40-80Profile13-18Rim73-100 T-HLoad/Speed Index2015First On Market

EU Label

Noise

71-72dB

3PMSF on every size

Popular sizes155/65 R13155/80 R13155/70 R13155/65 R14165/70 R14175/65 R14
Frequently Asked Questions
How good is the Mastersteel WINTER Plus W2 in the wet?
Across the 2 wet-braking tests it has featured in, the Mastersteel WINTER Plus W2 stops 5.3% longer than premium rivals, 1% longer than mid-range rivals and 9% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tyre Reviews wet score of 73/100.
How good is the Mastersteel WINTER Plus W2 in the snow?
Across the 2 snow-braking tests it has featured in, the Mastersteel WINTER Plus W2 stops 31.2% longer than premium rivals, 27.8% longer than mid-range rivals and 16.9% longer than budget rivals. It has a Tyre Reviews snow score of 1/100.
What is the Mastersteel WINTER Plus W2's EU tyre label rating?
Across its range, the Mastersteel WINTER Plus W2 most commonly carries EU label ratings of C for fuel efficiency, B for wet grip and 72 dB for noise.
What sizes does the Mastersteel WINTER Plus W2 come in?
The Mastersteel WINTER Plus W2 is available in 53 sizes, ranging from 155-245/40-80 R13-18.
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