2022 ADAC Winter Tire Test - 185/65 R15

For 2022, the excellent German test organization ADAC have tested 15 winter tires in 185/65 R15 and 15 crossover SUV winter tires in 215/60 R16.The results below are for the 185/65 R15 test, where we have no real surprises in the overall…

Data analyzed and reviewed byJonathan Benson

October 6, 2022 6 min read Updated January 8, 2025

For 2022, the excellent German test organization ADAC have tested 15 winter tires in 185/65 R15 and 15 crossover SUV winter tires in 215/60 R16.

The results below are for the 185/65 R15 test, where we have no real surprises in the overall results.

Continental, Goodyear, Semperit (a Continental brand) and Michelin were at the front of the test, the Vredestein Wintrac once again performs well, and the Bridgestone LM005 proves to be the best in the dry and wet, and have the lowest fuel consumption as usual.

Results

Although the Continental WinterContact TS 870 does not score top marks in any of the main tests, it still impresses with solid results in all tests. This makes it one of the most balanced tires in the test, which is why it is at the top of the table together with two other tire models and thus secures the rating "particularly recommendable".

All discipline results (8)

Test	Result
Dry	7.4
Wet	7.8
Snow	7.6
Ice	7
Rolling Resistance	8.4
Noise	6
Wear	8
Overall	7.6

Total: 59.8

The GOODYEAR UltraGrip 9+ convinces in all tests and even earns the top mark in the wet. Overall, it secures the rating "particularly recommended".

All discipline results (8)

Test	Result
Dry	7.4
Wet	10
Snow	7
Ice	7.4
Rolling Resistance	8
Noise	6.6
Wear	7
Overall	7.6

Total: 61

The SEMPERIT Speed-Grip 5 secured a (still) good rating in all the main tests and thus ultimately a place on the podium and the rating "particularly recommended".

All discipline results (8)

Test	Result
Dry	7
Wet	7.4
Snow	8
Ice	7.4
Rolling Resistance	8.6
Noise	6.8
Wear	8
Overall	7.6

Total: 60.8

The MICHELIN Alpin 6 secured a (still) good rating in all the main tests and thus ultimately a place on the winner's podium and the rating "particularly recommended".

All discipline results (8)

Test	Result
Dry	7
Wet	7.4
Snow	7.2
Ice	7.4
Rolling Resistance	7.8
Noise	7
Wear	9
Overall	7.4

Total: 60.2

The BFGOODRICH G-Force Winter 2 just missed out on a good overall rating and is therefore "recommended". However, due to slight weaknesses on dry and wet roads, he did not get more than a satisfactory result in these tests, which led to the downgrading of the overall grade.

All discipline results (8)

Test	Result
Dry	6.8
Wet	6.6
Snow	8
Ice	7
Rolling Resistance	7.2
Noise	6.6
Wear	8
Overall	6.6

Total: 56.8

The VREDESTEIN Wintrac convinces in the dry as well as in the wet and in wear. However, it shows slight weaknesses on snow, which ultimately led to the devaluation of the overall grade and the rating "recommended".

All discipline results (8)

Test	Result
Dry	7.2
Wet	7.8
Snow	6.6
Ice	7.2
Rolling Resistance	7.2
Noise	6.4
Wear	7
Overall	6.6

Total: 56

The performance of the BRIDGESTONE BLIZZAK LM005, both on ice and in wear, is not sufficient to achieve a good overall result. Its performance is rated as satisfactory in both disciplines compared to the test field - which also leads to the devaluation of the overall rating. So the statement for the tire is: "recommended".

All discipline results (8)

Test	Result
Dry	8.2
Wet	7.6
Snow	6.2
Ice	6.6
Rolling Resistance	6
Noise	6.8
Wear	6
Overall	6

Total: 53.4

The MAXXIS Premitra Snow WP6 achieves good results on dry and wet roads. In snow, on ice, in terms of consumption and wear and tear, however, it does not get beyond a satisfactory rating. This leads to the devaluation of the overall grade. As a result, the MAXXIS can only be "recommended" overall.

All discipline results (8)

Test	Result
Dry	7.8
Wet	8.6
Snow	7.2
Ice	6.4
Rolling Resistance	8.2
Noise	6.2
Wear	6
Overall	6

Total: 56.4

Even if the Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 achieves good results in the wet, on snow and ice, as well as in terms of fuel consumption and wear, its performance in the dry is no longer sufficient for a good rating. At the same time, its satisfactory performance in the dry led to a devaluation of the overall rating - the Firestone was thus classified as "recommended".

All discipline results (8)

Test	Result
Dry	5.6
Wet	8
Snow	7.6
Ice	7.8
Rolling Resistance	8.6
Noise	6.4
Wear	7
Overall	5.6

Total: 56.6

The NEXEN Winguard Snow'G3 has good and bad. In the dry and on the snowy road, he did not get more than a satisfactory rating, which led to the downgrading of the overall rating. It gets good ratings on wet and polished icy surfaces, as well as in terms of fuel consumption and wear. With the NEXEN Winguard Snow'G3, it should be noted that the tire has had a compound change from week 3321 of manufacture, which leads to a change in performance. The tests were largely carried out with DOT 3321 tires.

All discipline results (8)

Test	Result
Dry	5.4
Wet	7
Snow	5.4
Ice	7.8
Rolling Resistance	7.6
Noise	7
Wear	7
Overall	5.4

Total: 52.6

The AVON WT7 Snow just barely achieves a satisfactory rating in the sum of its properties. It shows slight weaknesses in the dry and clear weaknesses in the snow. In terms of wear and tear, it ends up at the end of the test field by a clear margin. It doesn't help that the AVON gets a good rating on wet and polished icy roads as well as in terms of fuel consumption.

All discipline results (8)

Test	Result
Dry	6.2
Wet	7
Snow	5
Ice	7.2
Rolling Resistance	7.4
Noise	6
Wear	5
Overall	5

Total: 48.8

In the current test, the DUNLOP Winter Response 2 cannot match the result of the previous year (195/65 R15). In the dry, it does not show the usual/expected performance and is downgraded to sufficient in the overall rating due to the only moderate driving characteristics. Even if the Dunlop convinces in the other criteria such as in the wet, in the snow or in terms of wear and tear, it still only receives the rating "conditionally recommended" due to its dry properties.

All discipline results (8)

Test	Result
Dry	4.8
Wet	8.4
Snow	8.4
Ice	7
Rolling Resistance	8.2
Noise	6.6
Wear	8
Overall	4.8

Total: 56.2

The FULDA Kristall Montero 3 shows weaknesses in the dry and in the wet, in both criteria it is rated as sufficient. Despite the good snow and ice properties, the recommendation for the Kristall Montero 3 is only "conditionally recommended".

All discipline results (8)

Test	Result
Dry	4.8
Wet	4.6
Snow	8.2
Ice	7.4
Rolling Resistance	8
Noise	6.2
Wear	9
Overall	4.6

Total: 52.8

The BARUM Polaris 5 shows weaknesses in dry, wet and on ice. While it is still rated as satisfactory in the wet and on ice, it does not get more than a sufficient result in the dry. Despite the good snow and wear properties, the recommendation for the POLARIS 5 is only "conditionally recommended".

All discipline results (8)

Test	Result
Dry	4.2
Wet	5.6
Snow	7.2
Ice	6.4
Rolling Resistance	8
Noise	6
Wear	8
Overall	4.2

Total: 49.6

The performance of the IMPERIAL Snowdragon HP in the wet is classified as poor compared to the test field, which also leads to the downgrading of the overall rating. But even on snow, the IMPERIAL does not get more than an adequate rating. The tire is therefore considered "not recommended". The good results in the dry or even when worn cannot hide this.

All discipline results (8)

Test	Result
Dry	7.8
Wet	1.4
Snow	4
Ice	7.4
Rolling Resistance	7.4
Noise	6.2
Wear	9
Overall	1.4

Total: 44.6

Discussion

2 comments

Pedro Neves Jan 13, 2023 archived

At ADAC's website the tire that came last the WANLI SW611. It was actually the best on ice by a great margin, and not bad at all in the snow. Unfortunately it seems to be very scary in wet handling. I believe you missed it and the tire isn't listed at Tire Reviews' Wanli's tires page as well.
In order to see Wanli's tire at ADAC's webpage tire test you shouldn't select english translated page so that then you'll be able to click twice on the box at the bottom of the tire's list.
The Bridgestone had the same wet grade as Goodyear's, so it deserves the same grade 10 but, since Bridgestone had the best braking performance, maybe it should be considered the best in the wet...

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1. TireReviews Pedro Neves Jan 16, 2023 archived
  
  Thanks, I must have missed it on the ADAC site as i'd have added it to the Tire Reviews database if I'd seen it. I've added it to the site.
  No surprise that a cheap winter tire is bad in the wet :) Not one for Central Europe for sure.
  
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