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Riken Snowtime B2

Touring Winter Winter rated

The Riken Snowtime B2 is a Touring Winter tyre designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars.

The quick answer

Owners say 74% from 7 owner reviews 71% would buy again Read the reviews
Tests say 38th average finish across 3 independent tests Latest: P40 of 50 · 2017 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 September 2026.

  • 7owner reviews
  • 75,300miles driven
  • 3professional tests
  • 12sizes available
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Tyre Reviews Score

Riken Snowtime B2

6.8/10

From owner reviews only: no measured test results yet.

  • Limited Confidence
  • 7 owner reviews

How this score is built

Better than Weight
Independent testsNo measured test results yet – 0%
Owner reviews7 owner reviews · rated 74% 34% 32%
Typical tyreWhere every score starts before its own data counts – 68%
Combined 43% 6.8

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.

Confidence

  1. Limited
  2. Medium
  3. High

Owner reviews decide 32% of this score. The other 68% is the typical starting point, and it shrinks as more reviews arrive.

Scored on owner reviews alone, a tyre is High once the reviews decide 90% or more, and Medium from 70%. Anything less is Limited: expect the number to move as reviews arrive.

The tests behind it

Only measured results count. A test that published its placings alone is listed, but not scored.

  1. 2017 2017 50 Winter Tyre Shoot Out Auto Bild · 225/50 R17 P40 / 50 Placing only
  2. 2013 2013 Winter Tyre Overview - Braking Auto Bild · 195/65 R15 P37 / 50 Placing only
  3. 2012 2012 Auto Bild 42 Winter Tyre Braking Test Auto Bild · 205/55 R16 P38 / 43 Placing only
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Tested 3 times by independent publications, the Riken Snowtime B2 averages a finish of 38th.

3 Tests
0 Test Wins
38th Average
37th Best
40th Worst
Finishing position in each test1stLast20122017

Finishing position in each test

YearTestResultAward
20172017 50 Winter Tyre Shoot OutAuto Bild · 225/50 R17P40 / 50
20132013 Winter Tyre Overview - BrakingAuto Bild · 195/65 R15P37 / 50
20122012 Auto Bild 42 Winter Tyre Braking TestAuto Bild · 205/55 R16P38 / 43

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Size Range12 sizes available

155-185Width60-80Profile13-14Rim75-88 Q-TLoad/Speed Index2007First On Market

EU LabelAcross 12 sizes - the grade depends on the size you buy.

Noise

68dB

3PMSF on every size

Popular sizes205/55 R16225/45 R17195/55 R16
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Riken Snowtime B2's EU tyre label rating?
Across its range, the Riken Snowtime B2 most commonly carries EU label ratings of E for fuel efficiency, D for wet grip and 68 dB for noise.
How comfortable and quiet are the Riken Snowtime B2?
Owners rate the Riken Snowtime B2 8.1 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 6 reviews.
How well do the Riken Snowtime B2 wear, according to owners?
Owners rate the Riken Snowtime B2 7.6 out of 10 for wear across 6 reviews. 3 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles, and the typical review covers 8,000 miles.
Would owners buy the Riken Snowtime B2 again?
71% of owners say they would buy the Riken Snowtime B2 again, based on the 7 owner reviews that answered the question. 43% of them gave it the highest possible answer.
What sizes does the Riken Snowtime B2 come in?
The Riken Snowtime B2 is available in 12 sizes, ranging from 155-185/60-80 R13-14.
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Riken Snowtime B2 Owner Reviews

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What owners say

Across 7 owner ratings the Riken Snowtime B2 averages 74%. Owners rate Snow Grip highest at 9 out of 10 and Handling lowest at 5.7. 3 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 50% of owners score it 70% or better.

Owner ratings averaged from 7 ratings

  • Owner score 74%
  • Snow Grip 90%
  • Ice Grip 83%
  • Comfort 81%
  • Dry Grip 79%
  • Wear 76%
  • Wet Grip 69%
  • Road Feedback 63%
  • Handling 57%

Featured reviews

Most helpful 87%

“Always dubious with unknown brands, but having run various winter tyres over the years I thought I would try Riken. Great snow performance and great in standing water, wear has been surprisingly good, i will definitely...”

  • BMW 318D
  • 35,000 miles
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Most critical 57%

“Riken Snowtime B2 – OK performance, severe safety issue with age Average performance and quite noisy, but acceptable for basic driving. As reported by others, tread wear was minimal. The tires were used under normal...”

  • Ford Mondeo TDCI
  • 5,000 miles
Read full review → 2 found this helpful
Longest term 77%

“This is an update to my earlier review where I stated it was a relief to get the summer tires on. New rear shocks at 30K resolved the odd handling! The Riken's have been back on the car three times, once until June. I...”

  • Ford Mondeo 2008 1.6
  • 15,000 miles
Read full review → 597 found this helpful

All 6 Riken Snowtime B2 reviews

Score spread across 6 written reviews
57%
Member
Initial Impressions

Riken Snowtime B2 – OK performance, severe safety issue with age
Average performance and quite noisy, but acceptable for basic driving. As reported by others, tread wear was minimal. The tires were used under normal driving conditions with correct inflation pressure maintained at all times.
However, after 6 years, safety became a major issue: the tread on one tire cracked severely, exposing the internal steel belts, while another tire showed tread separation along the edge.
Decent tread life, but dangerous structural degradation over time. Replace them early regardless of remaining tread.

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This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 7
  • Handling 7
  • Wear 1
  • Comfort 4
  • Buy again 1
  • Snow Grip 8
  • Ice Grip 7
Helpful 2
87%
Member
  • BMW 318D
  • 205/55 R16 H
  • 35,000 miles
  • Mostly Motorways
  • Easy Going
Always dubious with unknown brands, but having run various winter tyres over the years I thought I would try Riken.

Great snow performance and great in standing water, wear has been surprisingly good, i will definitely purchase again. In fact as I swap my tyres (summer/winter) I have purchased some Riken summer tyres to run along side the Snowtimes.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 7
  • Road Feedback 6
  • Handling 7
  • Wear 9
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 10
  • Snow Grip 10
  • Ice Grip 10
Helpful 903
66%
Member
Good tyre for city and occasional out of town/motorway driving. The grip in both dry and wet is not the best but is good enough for a normal driving style, I didn't expect nothing more from a budget oriented tyre. The difference in stopping distance between this and a summer tyre is noticeable but not excessive. Noise level is very good, much lower than most winter tyres and definitely quieter than the Continental I have on my other car. In very cold temperature and little snow and ice the performance is great I was able to climb up and get down a mountain road during a snowfall and i didn't felt frightened. Used this tyre for 2 winters and over 10000miles and I'll make it as many before changing them. Bought the same tyre for my father's car (215/50 R17) and he was of the same opinion.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 6
  • Wet Grip 5
  • Road Feedback 4
  • Handling 5
  • Wear 7
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 7
  • Snow Grip 9
  • Ice Grip 8
Helpful 920

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77%
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This is an update to my earlier review where I stated it was a relief to get the summer tires on. New rear shocks at 30K resolved the odd handling! The Riken's have been back on the car three times, once until June. I think the wet grip got better with a little wear and they are lasting very well. This year they were a joy to refit after removing noisy Nankang NSII tires, so much quieter and a relief to find it was not an issue with the car. they still have so much tread I might not bother changing for the summer.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 6
  • Road Feedback 7
  • Handling 7
  • Wear 9
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 8
Helpful 597
79%
Member
As expected, much better grip in the snow than the Pirelli summers they replaced.
Pleasantly surprised that they are also quieter, and fuel economy has improved 5%. This is compared to Pirelli 16".
I also ran Pirelli 17" summer previously and found the move to 16" summer improved ride quality and reduced noise as well, so with the move to 16" and winter the effects were cumulative
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 6
  • Wet Grip 7
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 5
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 10
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 786
61%
Member
Fitted December 2011. Only one day of snow but noticeably better control than my recollection of the previous year in the snow. In non-snow conditions the handling of car is different with lower limits than the summer tyres (Mitch Pilot Prem) in both dry and wet. It has been interesting to observe the car stability control helping to save me from big moments. I just have to remember to drive slower and not push on roundabouts or bends particularly in the wet as they let go suddenly. Was a relief to get the summer tyres back on after the winter. Minimal wear in 3k miles. Note Michelin appear to own Riken.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 7
  • Wet Grip 6
  • Road Feedback 5
  • Handling 4
  • Wear 9
  • Comfort 7
  • Buy again 5
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