P33 of 54
Beat 40% of the field
Petlas Snow Master W651 Test Results
Tested 6 times by independent publications, the Petlas Snow Master W651 averages a finish of 38th.
- 6Independent tests
- 0Test wins
- 0Podium finishes
- 38thAverage finish
- 12%Field beaten on average
- 2Publications
6 tests, 2016 to 2023
- Test win
- Second
- Third
- Average 12%
Record by discipline
Where the Petlas Snow Master W651 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 | 1 | P8 of 9 | 13% | - |
| Dry Handling | 1 | P9 of 9 | 0% | - |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 1 | P9 of 9 | 0% | - |
| Wet | ||||
| Wet Braking | 5 | P37.4 of 43.6 | 12% | - |
| Wet Handling | 1 | P9 of 9 | 0% | - |
| Subj. Wet Handling | 1 | P9 of 9 | 0% | - |
| Straight Aqua | 1 | P9 of 9 | 0% | - |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 1 | P9 of 9 | 0% | - |
| Snow | ||||
| Snow Braking | 1 | P3 of 9 | 75% | - |
| Snow Traction | 1 | P1 of 9 | 100% | 1 |
| Snow Handling | 1 | P1 of 9 | 100% | 1 |
| Subj. Snow Handling | 1 | P1 of 9 | 100% | 1 |
| Comfort | ||||
| Subj. Comfort | 1 | P9 of 9 | 0% | - |
| Noise | 1 | P8 of 9 | 13% | - |
| Value | ||||
| Rolling Resistance | 1 | P1 of 9 | 100% | 1 |
Head-to-head record
Overall finishing position against the tyres that have most often shared a test with the Petlas Snow Master W651. Only tyres tested alongside it at least three times are listed.
| Rival | Shared tests | Ahead | Behind | Level | Finished ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
5 shared: 0 ahead, 5 behind
|
5 | 0 | 5 | - | 0% |
 Kleber Krisalp HP3
5 shared: 0 ahead, 5 behind
|
5 | 0 | 5 | - | 0% |
 Dunlop Winter Sport 5
5 shared: 0 ahead, 5 behind
|
5 | 0 | 5 | - | 0% |
 Radar Dimax Alpine
4 shared: 0 ahead, 4 behind
|
4 | 0 | 4 | - | 0% |
 BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2
4 shared: 0 ahead, 4 behind
|
4 | 0 | 4 | - | 0% |
 Fulda Kristall Control HP2
4 shared: 0 ahead, 4 behind
|
4 | 0 | 4 | - | 0% |
 Barum Polaris 5
4 shared: 0 ahead, 4 behind
|
4 | 0 | 4 | - | 0% |
 Vredestein Wintrac Pro
4 shared: 0 ahead, 4 behind
|
4 | 0 | 4 | - | 0% |
 Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
3 shared: 1 ahead, 2 behind
|
3 | 1 | 2 | - | 33% |
 Riken Snow
3 shared: 1 ahead, 2 behind
|
3 | 1 | 2 | - | 33% |
 Michelin Alpin 6
3 shared: 0 ahead, 3 behind
|
3 | 0 | 3 | - | 0% |
 General Altimax Winter 3
3 shared: 0 ahead, 3 behind
|
3 | 0 | 3 | - | 0% |
 Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906
3 shared: 0 ahead, 3 behind
|
3 | 0 | 3 | - | 0% |
 Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
3 shared: 0 ahead, 3 behind
|
3 | 0 | 3 | - | 0% |
 Sava Eskimo HP2
3 shared: 0 ahead, 3 behind
|
3 | 0 | 3 | - | 0% |
 Falken Eurowinter HS01
3 shared: 0 ahead, 3 behind
|
3 | 0 | 3 | - | 0% |
 Laufenn I Fit+
3 shared: 0 ahead, 3 behind
|
3 | 0 | 3 | - | 0% |
 Uniroyal MS+ 77
3 shared: 0 ahead, 3 behind
|
3 | 0 | 3 | - | 0% |
 Toyo Observe S 944
3 shared: 0 ahead, 3 behind
|
3 | 0 | 3 | - | 0% |
 Semperit Speed Grip 5
3 shared: 0 ahead, 3 behind
|
3 | 0 | 3 | - | 0% |
Performance Analysis
Drawn from 6 tests. Updated October 15, 2025.
The Petlas Snow Master W651 shows a starkly polarized profile: outstanding snow capability and efficiency contrasted by chronically weak wet performance and below-average dry dynamics. Across six winter-focused tests, it repeatedly finished near the back overall, driven primarily by very poor wet braking and handling, while excelling in snow traction/handling and rolling resistance/value in the Tyre Reviews 2022/23 test. This specialization suggests suitability for regions with frequent snow where wet-road safety demands are lower.
However, consistent bottom-tier wet results across multiple large Auto Bild screenings (and last place across most wet metrics in the Tyre Reviews test) severely limit its all-round winter safety. Dry performance is also weak to middling. The tyre earns credit for being the best or among the best in snow disciplines and efficiency, but its persistent wet shortcomings dominate its overall score.
Performance Strengths
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Snow Performance
Strong
Details
- 1st place Snow Traction in 2022/23 test (4.7 s)
- 1st place Snow Handling in 2022/23 test (112.2 s)
- 3rd place Snow Braking in 2022/23 test (27.8 m, +2.2% from best)
-
Efficiency and Value
Moderate
Details
- 1st place Rolling Resistance in 2022/23 test (6.7 kg/t)
- 1st place Price/value in 2022/23 test
-
Rolling resistance
Strong
in 1 of 1 tests
Details
Very low rolling resistance
- 2022/23 Tyre Reviews Winter Tyre Test (2022)
-
Snow braking
Strong
in 1 of 1 tests
Details
good snow braking
- 2022/23 Tyre Reviews Winter Tyre Test (2022)
-
Snow handling
Strong
in 1 of 1 tests
Details
fastest snow handling lap
- 2022/23 Tyre Reviews Winter Tyre Test (2022)
-
Snow traction
Strong
in 1 of 1 tests
Details
best snow traction
- 2022/23 Tyre Reviews Winter Tyre Test (2022)
Performance Weaknesses
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Wet Weather Performance
Strong
Details
- 48/57 wet braking in 2022 (+28.9% from best)
- 32/54 wet braking in 2023 (+21% from best)
- 49/49 wet braking in 2021 (+41.4% from best)
- 49/49 wet braking in 2020 (+42.2% from best)
- Last place across wet metrics in 2022/23 test: Wet Braking 9/9 (+44.7%), Wet Handling 9/9 (+15.3%), Straight Aqua 9/9 (+14.7%), Curved Aqua 9/9 (+40.7%), Subj. Wet Handling 9/9 (+90%)
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Dry Performance and Comfort
Moderate
Details
- Dry Braking 8/9 (+7.7%) in 2022/23 test
- Dry Handling 9/9 (+2.6%) and Subj. Dry Handling 9/9 (+30%) in 2022/23 test
- Noise 8/9 (+1.9%) and Subj. Comfort 9/9 (+15%) in 2022/23 test
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Overall Competitiveness
Strong
Details
- Average overall position 38.2 across 6 tests
- Overall 9/9 in 2022/23 test despite snow strengths
- Auto Bild screenings: 33/54 (2023), 47/57 (2022), 39/43 (2016)
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Aquaplaning resistance
Strong
in 1 of 1 tests
Details
very low aquaplaning resistance
- 2022/23 Tyre Reviews Winter Tyre Test (2022)
-
Dry braking
Strong
in 1 of 1 tests
Details
Extremely long wet and dry braking distances
- 2022/23 Tyre Reviews Winter Tyre Test (2022)
-
Wet braking
Strong
in 1 of 1 tests
Details
Extremely long wet and dry braking distances
- 2022/23 Tyre Reviews Winter Tyre Test (2022)
-
Wet handling
Strong
in 1 of 1 tests
Details
very difficult to control in wet handling
- 2022/23 Tyre Reviews Winter Tyre Test (2022)
Every test, newest first 6
Strong = top two of the field in that measurement. Weak = bottom two.
2023 1 test
2022 2 tests
P47 of 56
Beat 16% of the field
P9 of 9
Beat 0% of the field
2022/23 Tyre Reviews Winter Tyre Test
The Petlas Snowmaster W651 really is the snow master of this group, finishing as one of best in the three snow tests. However like other budget tyres it can't continue that performance onto other surfaces and is particularly bad in wet handling, with low grip and a very difficult balance.
2021 1 test
P50 of 50
Beat 0% of the field
2020 1 test
P51 of 51
Beat 0% of the field
2016 1 test
P39 of 49
Beat 14% of the field
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