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Triangle WinterX TW401

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The Triangle WinterX TW401 is an economy touring winter tyre with some good snow braking results and comfortable ride performance. Repeated wet-road weaknesses, short projected tread life and high rolling resistance are its main drawbacks, while aquaplaning results vary sharply.

The quick answer

Owners say 47% from 2 owner reviews Read the reviews
Tests say 18th average finish across 5 independent tests Latest: P9 of 9 · 2026 See every test
Strengths & weaknesses Dry, Snow Value, Ice 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.

  • 2owner reviews
  • 13,000miles driven
  • 5professional tests
Triangle WinterX TW401 2 photos

Tyre Reviews Score

Triangle WinterX TW401

3.6/10

Better than 13% of winter tyres

  • High Confidence
  • 5 tests
  • 2 owner reviews
Scores of the 278 winter tyres we have tested

How this score is built

Better than Weight
Independent tests5 tests · 5 publications · 2022-2026 13% 100%
Owner reviewsFewer than 5 reviews, so they do not count yet – 0%
Combined 13% 3.6

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 33% 30% 5
SnowBraking, traction and handling on snow 52% 23% 4
IceBraking, traction and handling on ice 3% 18% 1
DryBraking and handling on dry roads 54% 17% 4
ValueWear, efficiency and cost 24% 6% 4
ComfortNoise and ride comfort 52% 5% 2

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 38% 5
TractionEvery traction test, on any surface 34% 3
HandlingEvery handling test, on any surface 26% 2

Confidence

  1. Limited
  2. Medium
  3. High

Its own test results decide 91% of the test figure. The other 9% 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 The BEST Winter Tyres for 2026/27 Tyre Reviews · 205/55 R17 P9 / 9
  2. 2026 2026 AvD Winter Tyre Test AvD · 225/45 R17 P13 / 15
  3. 2025 2025 Auto Express Winter Tyre Test Auto Express · 225/45 R17 P8 / 8
  4. 2024 2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test ADAC · 215/55 R17 P14 / 16
  5. 2022 2022 Winter Tyre Market Overview Auto Bild · 215/55 R17 P46 / 56
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Tested 5 times by independent publications, the Triangle WinterX TW401 averages a finish of 18th.

5 Tests
0 Test Wins
18th Average
8th Best
46th Worst
Finishing position in each test1stLast20222026

Finishing position in each test

The latest test

The BEST Winter Tyres for 2026/27 P9 of 9

The Triangle WinterX TW401 finishes last. It is not the worst tyre I have ever tested, but compared to the best it will use a lot more fuel and struggles to get you stopped in almost every condition, and it was last in every snow test even though the snow testing was close. It was the only tyre to oversteer in the wet slalom, which is quite a result on a Golf that normally feels so planted. It stayed controllable and I have driven worse, but it is the only tyre in this test I would have an issue fitting.

Strong: Subj. Comfort, Subj. Noise Weak: Dry Braking, Subj. Dry Handling, Wet Braking, Wet Handling, Straight Aqua, Snow Braking, Snow Traction, Snow Handling, Subj. Snow Handling, Rolling Resistance Winner: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

YearTestResultAward
2026The BEST Winter Tyres for 2026/27Tyre Reviews · 205/55 R17P9 / 9Tested by Tyre Reviews
20262026 AvD Winter Tyre TestAvD · 225/45 R17P13 / 15
20252025 Auto Express Winter Tyre TestAuto Express · 225/45 R17P8 / 8
20242024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre TestADAC · 215/55 R17P14 / 16
20222022 Winter Tyre Market OverviewAuto Bild · 215/55 R17P46 / 56

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Running Costs
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In 225/45 R17, the Triangle WinterX TW401 is projected to cost €17.72 per 1,000 km to buy and run - about €709 over 40,000 km - based on the price, wear and rolling resistance measured in the 2026 AvD Winter Tyre Test.

Bridgestone Blizzak 6€14.27
Michelin Alpin 7€15.07
Triangle WinterX TW401€17.72
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3€18.67
Tyre purchase + fittingExtra fuel vs the most efficient tyrecost per 1,000 km
Assumes a typical car using 8 l/100km (with rolling resistance causing 20% of fuel use), fuel at €1.65 per litre and €70 fitting per set of four. Purchase prices are from the time of the 2026 test; financing costs are excluded.
Dimensions & Label Scores
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Size Range42 sizes available

155-245Width45-80Profile13-20Rim75-106 T-VLoad/Speed Index2021First On Market

EU LabelAcross 42 sizes - the grade depends on the size you buy.

Noise

70-72dB

3PMSF on every size

US ratingsUTQG grade and the maker's mileage warranty

Not gradedUTQG gradeNoneMileage warranty

Popular sizes195/50 R16205/55 R16
Frequently Asked Questions
How good is the Triangle WinterX TW401 in the wet?
Across the 5 wet-braking tests it has featured in, the Triangle WinterX TW401 stops 14.6% longer than premium rivals, 10.8% longer than mid-range rivals and 2.1% longer than budget rivals. It has a Tyre Reviews wet score of 33/100, and owners rate it 6.5/10 in the wet from 2 reviews.
How good is the Triangle WinterX TW401 in the dry?
Across the 4 dry-braking tests it has featured in, the Triangle WinterX TW401 stops 3.2% longer than premium rivals, 1.4% longer than mid-range rivals and 0.2% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tyre Reviews dry score of 54/100, and owners rate it 6.5/10 in the dry from 2 reviews.
How good is the Triangle WinterX TW401 in the snow?
Across the 4 snow-braking tests it has featured in, the Triangle WinterX TW401 stops 0.8% shorter than premium rivals, 1.4% shorter than mid-range rivals and 1.5% shorter than budget rivals. Across the 3 snow-traction tests, it is 3.8% worse than premium rivals, 1.7% worse than mid-range rivals and 2.8% better than budget rivals. It has a Tyre Reviews snow score of 52/100, and owners rate it 3.5/10 in the snow from 2 reviews.
How good is the Triangle WinterX TW401 on ice?
Across the 1 ice-braking test it has featured in, the Triangle WinterX TW401 stops 15.7% longer than premium rivals, 13% longer than mid-range rivals and level with budget rivals. It has a Tyre Reviews ice score of 3/100, and owners rate it 4.5/10 on ice from 2 reviews.
How fuel efficient is the Triangle WinterX TW401?
Across the 3 tests measuring rolling resistance, the Triangle WinterX TW401's rolling resistance is 14.1% higher than premium rivals, 6.6% higher than mid-range rivals and 1.9% lower than budget rivals.
More questions about the Triangle WinterX TW401 (5)
How many miles does the Triangle WinterX TW401 last?
Based on test and owner data, the Triangle WinterX TW401 is expected to last around 20,948 miles (33,712 km).
What treadwear rating and mileage warranty does the Triangle WinterX TW401 have?
The Triangle WinterX TW401 has no UTQG treadwear grade: winter and light-truck sizes are exempt. Triangle gives it no mileage warranty.
How much does the Triangle WinterX TW401 cost to run?
In 225/45 R17, the Triangle WinterX TW401 is projected to cost €17.72 per 1,000 km to buy and run - about €709 over 40,000 km - based on the price, wear and rolling resistance measured in the 2026 AvD Winter Tyre Test. The cheapest to run in that test is the Bridgestone Blizzak 6, at €14.27.
What is the Triangle WinterX TW401's EU tyre label rating?
Across its range, the Triangle WinterX TW401 most commonly carries EU label ratings of D for fuel efficiency, C for wet grip and 72 dB for noise.
What sizes does the Triangle WinterX TW401 come in?
The Triangle WinterX TW401 is available in 46 sizes, ranging from 155-245/45-80 R13-20.
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Owner ratings averaged from 2 ratings

  • Owner score 47%
  • Dry Grip 65%
  • Wet Grip 65%
  • Wear 55%
  • Road Feedback 50%
  • Handling 50%
  • Comfort 45%
  • Ice Grip 45%
  • Snow Grip 35%

All 2 Triangle WinterX TW401 reviews

Score spread across 2 written reviews
36%
Member
TW401... This tire is ok on dry frozen asphalt, not too bad at a thin layer of fresh snow, but in everything else (wet, dry with warmer temperatures, a bit more snow like 2cm+ and it doesn't matter if it's wet snow or dry) it's garbage. 0 confidence compared to Hankook, Yokohama, Sailun, Falken, Maxxis, Taurus(Kormoran)... 2nd worst i've ever driven, absolute worst was Westlake, but that was like 10 years ago. You can think if it's so bad, maybe it will last... – It doesn't, it's below average. You pay less and you get way less than expected, one of the worst value for money. This is my experience, yours could be different.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 5
  • Wet Grip 5
  • Road Feedback 4
  • Handling 4
  • Wear 5
  • Comfort 3
  • Buy again 1
  • Snow Grip 4
  • Ice Grip 1
Helpful 924
58%
Member
after ~7000km of use - stay away from snow. 95% of the time I were driving on snow less roads. Didnt have much snow this winter but I did buy these TRIANGLE WINTERX TW401 becouse they did show good result on wet/ice in 1 and only test I found. Yes, they were realy ok on these. I knew they wont be excelent with deep snow - and I guess it right, but still driveable. My guess - after 3000km they do lose his best rubber for snow preformance. Now on the dry and wet they still ok, (the wear of fronts is 3mm). There is no way I will swap axles for the next winter. Just - keep going all summer or buy summer tires. Dont use/buy it if u are a line to line quick changer. They have soft sidewalls. I was expecting stronger sidewalls as they are made for middle europe winters. I would recomend these tires for down side england or channel island weathers in winter.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 6
  • Handling 6
  • Wear 6
  • Comfort 6
  • Buy again 1
  • Snow Grip 3
  • Ice Grip 8
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