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Westlake SW 608 Test Results

Tested 2012 to 2025 2 publications

Tested 11 times by independent publications, the Westlake SW 608 averages a finish of 29th.

  • 11Independent tests
  • 0Test wins
  • 0Podium finishes
  • 29thAverage finish
  • 30%Field beaten on average
  • 2Publications
Westlake SW 608

11 tests, 2012 to 2025

0%50%100%201220132014201720182020202220242025Average 30%2012 Auto Bild 42 Winter Tyre Braking Test (2012): P26 of 43, Beat 38% of the field2013 Winter Tyre Overview - Braking (2013): P39 of 50, Beat 22% of the field2014 50 Winter Tyre Braking Overview (2014): P15 of 49, Beat 70% of the field2014 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test (2014): P14 of 16, Beat 13% of the field2014 AMS Winter Tyre Test (2014): P10 of 10, Beat 0% of the field2017 50 Winter Tyre Shoot Out (2017): P29 of 50, Beat 36% of the field2018 51 Winter Tyre Shootout (2018): P30 of 52, Beat 43% of the field2020 Winter Tyre Market Overview - 52 Tyre Braking Test (2020): P27 of 51, Beat 47% of the field2022 Winter Tyre Market Overview (2022): P45 of 56, Beat 20% of the field2024 Winter 55 Tyre Braking Test (2024): P40 of 55, Beat 28% of the field2025 Winter Tyre Braking Test - 52 Sets! (2025): P43 of 51, Beat 16% of the field
Share of the field beaten in each test, oldest to newest. Hover or tap a point for the test.
  • Test win
  • Second
  • Third
  • Average 30%

Record by discipline

Where the Westlake SW 608 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
Wet
Wet Braking 4 P34.3 of 53.3 38% -
Snow
Snow Braking 1 P29 of 30 3% -

Head-to-head record

Overall finishing position against the tyres that have most often shared a test with the Westlake SW 608. Only tyres tested alongside it at least three times are listed.

Rival Shared tests Ahead Behind Level Finished ahead
Goodride SW608 6 shared: 3 ahead, 3 behind 6 3 3 - 50%
Kleber Krisalp HP3 6 shared: 0 ahead, 6 behind 6 0 6 - 0%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2 6 shared: 0 ahead, 6 behind 6 0 6 - 0%
Barum Polaris 3 5 shared: 1 ahead, 4 behind 5 1 4 - 20%
Sava Eskimo HP2 5 shared: 0 ahead, 5 behind 5 0 5 - 0%
BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 5 shared: 0 ahead, 5 behind 5 0 5 - 0%
Uniroyal MS+ 77 5 shared: 0 ahead, 5 behind 5 0 5 - 0%
Dunlop SP WinterSport 4D 5 shared: 0 ahead, 5 behind 5 0 5 - 0%
Hankook Winter i cept RS 5 shared: 0 ahead, 5 behind 5 0 5 - 0%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5 5 shared: 0 ahead, 5 behind 5 0 5 - 0%
Continental WinterContact TS 850 5 shared: 0 ahead, 5 behind 5 0 5 - 0%
Nokian WR D3 5 shared: 0 ahead, 5 behind 5 0 5 - 0%
Wanli Snowgrip S1083 4 shared: 4 ahead, 0 behind 4 4 0 - 100%
Nankang SV2 4 shared: 3 ahead, 1 behind 4 3 1 - 75%
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501 4 shared: 3 ahead, 1 behind 4 3 1 - 75%
BFGoodrich gForce Winter 4 shared: 1 ahead, 3 behind 4 1 3 - 25%
Michelin Alpin A4 4 shared: 0 ahead, 4 behind 4 0 4 - 0%
Fulda Kristall Control HP 4 shared: 0 ahead, 4 behind 4 0 4 - 0%
Semperit Speed Grip 2 4 shared: 0 ahead, 4 behind 4 0 4 - 0%
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 4 shared: 0 ahead, 4 behind 4 0 4 - 0%

Performance Analysis

Drawn from 11 tests. Updated October 15, 2025.

Across 11 winter-focused tests, the Westlake SW 608 consistently trails the field, with an average overall position of 28.9 and frequent lower-third finishes. Wet braking is a persistent weakness, often 20-34% longer than the best, limiting progression in large Autobild shootouts. Snow braking and broader full-test evaluations also place it near the bottom, indicating limited all-round winter capability.

There are isolated mid-pack results in older tests and a single strong wet-braking showing in 2020, but these are exceptions rather than a trend. Overall, the tyre lacks competitive performance consistency in core winter safety disciplines, especially in wet conditions.

Performance Strengths

  • Isolated Wet Braking Performance Minor
    Details
    • 9/49 wet braking in 2020 test (+12.9% from best)
  • Occasional Mid-Pack Overall Results (Older Tests) Minor
    Details
    • 15/48 overall in 2014 Autobild braking overview
    • 26/43 overall in 2012 Autobild braking test

Performance Weaknesses

  • Wet Weather Performance Strong
    Details
    • 44/52 wet braking in 2025 (+33.7% from best)
    • 39/55 wet braking in 2024 (+19.9% from best)
    • 45/57 wet braking in 2022 (+27.6% from best)
  • Overall Winter Test Competitiveness Strong
    Details
    • Average position 28.9 across 11 tests
    • 43/52 overall in 2025 Autobild braking test
    • 40/55 overall in 2024 Autobild braking test
  • Snow Braking/Cold-Condition Grip Moderate
    Details
    • 29/30 snow braking in 2020 (+15.2% from best)
    • Bottom-tier finishes in full winter tests (10/10 in 2014 AMS; 14/16 in 2014 Auto Bild)
  • Snow handling Strong in 2 of 2 tests
    Details
  • Aquaplaning resistance Strong in 1 of 2 tests
    Details
  • Snow traction Strong in 1 of 2 tests
    Details
  • Wet grip Strong in 1 of 2 tests
    Details

Every test, newest first 11

Strong = top two of the field in that measurement. Weak = bottom two.

2025 1 test
2024 1 test
2022 1 test
2020 1 test
2018 1 test
2017 1 test
2014 3 tests
P10 of 10 Beat 0% of the field

2014 AMS Winter Tyre Test

Auto Motor Und Sport 205/55 R16

WinnerContinental WinterContact TS 850

2013 1 test
2012 1 test

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