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Prinx Winter Excelia

Touring Winter Winter rated

The Prinx Winter Excelia is a Touring Winter tyre designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars.

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Tests say 9th average finish across 1 independent tests Latest: P9 of 10 · 2026 See every test
Strengths & weaknesses Value, Comfort Snow, Dry Relative to its rivals across every test we hold

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 October 2026.

  • 1professional tests
  • 60sizes available
Prinx Winter Excelia 1 photos

Tyre Reviews Score

Prinx Winter Excelia

7.2/10

Better than 48% of winter tyres

  • Limited Confidence
  • 1 test
Scores of the 278 winter tyres we have tested

How this score is built

Better than Weight
Independent tests1 test · 1 publication · 2026 48% 100%
Owner reviewsNo owner reviews yet – 0%
Combined 48% 7.2

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 43% 30% 1
SnowBraking, traction and handling on snow 39% 23% 1
IceBraking, traction and handling on ice Not tested, counted as average 18% –
DryBraking and handling on dry roads 31% 17% 1
ValueWear, efficiency and cost 75% 6% 1
ComfortNoise and ride comfort 59% 5% 1

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 60% 1
TractionEvery traction test, on any surface 36% 1
HandlingEvery handling test, on any surface 16% 1

Confidence

  1. Limited
  2. Medium
  3. High

Its own test results decide 83% of the test figure. The other 17% 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. 2026 2026 Auto Bild Allrad SUV Winter Tyre Test Auto Bild Allrad · 225/55 R18 P9 / 10
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The latest test

2026 Auto Bild Allrad SUV Winter Tyre Test P9 of 10

The Prinx Winter Excelia finished ninth overall, rated satisfactory after a safety penalty for its wet handling. It holds up reasonably on snow but is one of the weaker choices for wet roads.

Strong: Noise Weak: Dry Braking, Dry Handling, Wet Braking, Wet Handling, Wet Circle, Subj. Comfort Winner: Hankook Winter I*cept Evo 4

YearTestResultAward
20262026 Auto Bild Allrad SUV Winter Tyre TestAuto Bild Allrad · 225/55 R18P9 / 10
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Size Range56 sizes available

165-265Width40-70Profile14-20Rim75-116 T-WLoad/Speed Index2023First On Market

EU LabelAcross 56 sizes - the grade depends on the size you buy.

Noise

70-73dB

3PMSF on every size

Popular sizes165/70 R14165/60 R14175/65 R14185/65 R14185/60 R14175/65 R15
Frequently Asked Questions
How good is the Prinx Winter Excelia in the wet?
Across the 1 wet-braking test it has featured in, the Prinx Winter Excelia stops 9% longer than premium rivals, 4.8% longer than mid-range rivals and 2.5% longer than budget rivals. It has a Tyre Reviews wet score of 43/100.
How good is the Prinx Winter Excelia in the dry?
Across the 1 dry-braking test it has featured in, the Prinx Winter Excelia stops 3.4% longer than premium rivals, 0.1% shorter than mid-range rivals and 6% longer than budget rivals. It has a Tyre Reviews dry score of 31/100.
How good is the Prinx Winter Excelia in the snow?
Across the 1 snow-braking test it has featured in, the Prinx Winter Excelia stops 2% longer than premium rivals, 1.7% shorter than mid-range rivals and 32.9% shorter than budget rivals. Across the 1 snow-traction test, it is 3.8% worse than premium rivals, 0.2% worse than mid-range rivals and 32.2% better than budget rivals. It has a Tyre Reviews snow score of 39/100.
How fuel efficient is the Prinx Winter Excelia?
Across the 1 test measuring rolling resistance, the Prinx Winter Excelia's rolling resistance is 1.1% lower than premium rivals, 9.9% lower than mid-range rivals and 7.6% lower than budget rivals.
What is the Prinx Winter Excelia's EU tyre label rating?
Across its range, the Prinx Winter Excelia most commonly carries EU label ratings of C for fuel efficiency, B for wet grip and 72 dB for noise.
More questions about the Prinx Winter Excelia (1)
What sizes does the Prinx Winter Excelia come in?
The Prinx Winter Excelia is available in 60 sizes, ranging from 165-265/40-70 R14-20.
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