2022 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test

Following on from the fifty six winter tire braking shootout, these are the top twenty winter tires in the full Auto Bild Full Winter Tire Test! 

As with the Auto Bild All Season tire test, Auto Bild have performed one of the best winter tire tests of the year, and have even tested wear! Overall the results are going to cause a little confusion, as the Michelin Alpin 6 wins this test overall, after performing relatively poorly in the 2022/23 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test.

While the test sizes are similar, both 17" wheels, it's important to note that the Tire Reviews test was 225/45 R17 and this test 215/55 R17. This result for the Alpin 6 is far more in line with the norm for the French winter tire, which makes us further believe there was a problem with the tires we tested earlier this year. In short, there's no need to avoid the Michelin Alpin 6!

Other standouts are the new Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 finishing tied first place overall, and the new aging Goodyear and Dunlop winter tire combination finishing third and fourth!

Auto Bild also included an unnamed budget winter tire to highlight out good this group of tires really is. You can see it listed as "Reference Budget" in the charts below.

Wear

Projected tire tread life is a treat for tire tests, and with over 13,000 kms (8,000 miles) difference between the best and worst, it's data we love to see!

Recent Kumho products have been testing extremely well in wear tests, and this test is no different with the Kumho WinterCraft WP52 just edging out the Michelin Alpin 6 for top spot! Third to fifth spots essentially tied for third, with Firestone, Fulda and Pirelli all performing very well in the wear test.

When you combine the projected wear with the purchase price, you can work out a value based on euros per 1000km. As the Kumho was one of the lower priced tires in the test, it naturally has the best value, with Michelin dropping to the second half of the table thanks to the expensive purchase price.

Dry

The reference summer tire had a clear lead in dry braking, stopping the VW Golf nearly 4 meters shorter than the best winter tire! The Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 and Michelin Alpin 6 were the best of the winters, with the reference budget winter being the worst.

Dry handling was also led by the summer tire, with the Bridgestone again the best of the winter tires.

Wet

The summer tire was also best in wet braking, which is very normal for this sort of testing. Once again the Bridgestone was the best of the winter tires, with Michelin in second place.

The reference budget tire had dangerously low levels of grip in both the wet grip tests.

The Bridgestone led wet handling, with the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 second. The reference summer tire could only manage top third.

The Hankook Winter Icept RS3 had the best straight aquaplaning result.

Snow

BFGoodrich led snow braking.

The Uniroyal WinterExpert led snow traction testing.

The Uniroyal also led snow handling.

Environment

The Nokian Snowproof P was the quietest tire on test.

The Uniroyal had the lowest rolling resistance, with the Continental WinterContact TS870P in second.

The Continental and Michelin were the most expensive tires to buy.

Results

1st: Michelin Alpin 6
215/55 R17 94V EU Label: C/B/69 3PMSF: no	Test # Result Best Difference % Dry Braking 2nd 43.1 M 43 M +0.1 M 99.77% Dry Handling 6th 122.6 Km/H 123.5 Km/H -0.9 Km/H 99.27% Wet Braking 2nd 53.3 M 51.2 M +2.1 M 96.06% Wet Handling 3rd 72.1 Km/H 72.7 Km/H -0.6 Km/H 99.17% Wet Circle 5th 12.34 s 12.02 s +0.32 s 97.41% Straight Aqua 10th 78.7 Km/H 81.3 Km/H -2.6 Km/H 96.8% Curved Aquaplaning 10th 2.61 m/sec2 2.94 m/sec2 -0.33 m/sec2 88.78% Snow Braking 14th 26.4 M 25.4 M +1 M 96.21% Snow Traction 7th 2580 N 2620 N -40 N 98.47% Snow Handling 11th 53.7 Km/H 55.5 Km/H -1.8 Km/H 96.76% Snow Slalom 14th 3.7 m/sec2 3.84 m/sec2 -0.14 m/sec2 96.35% Noise 17th 72.2 dB 69.7 dB +2.5 dB 96.54% Wear 2nd 40933 KM 41713 KM -780 KM 98.13% Value 13th 17.35 Price/1000 11.03 Price/1000 +6.32 Price/1000 63.57% Price 19th 720 440 +280 61.11% Rolling Resistance 10th 8.33 kg / t 6.68 kg / t +1.65 kg / t 80.19% Test winner with convincing driving performance in all weather conditions, precise steering behavior, sporty dynamic handling behavior, high mileage. Expensive. Exemplary. Read Reviews
1st: Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
215/55 R17 98V EU Label: C/B/71 3PMSF: no	Test # Result Best Difference % Dry Braking 9th 44.5 M 43 M +1.5 M 96.63% Dry Handling 15th 121.4 Km/H 123.5 Km/H -2.1 Km/H 98.3% Wet Braking 3rd 54 M 51.2 M +2.8 M 94.81% Wet Handling 2nd 72.5 Km/H 72.7 Km/H -0.2 Km/H 99.72% Wet Circle 7th 12.41 s 12.02 s +0.39 s 96.86% Straight Aqua 9th 78.8 Km/H 81.3 Km/H -2.5 Km/H 96.92% Curved Aquaplaning 14th 2.46 m/sec2 2.94 m/sec2 -0.48 m/sec2 83.67% Snow Braking 14th 26.4 M 25.4 M +1 M 96.21% Snow Traction 14th 2549 N 2620 N -71 N 97.29% Snow Handling 11th 53.7 Km/H 55.5 Km/H -1.8 Km/H 96.76% Snow Slalom 1st 3.84 m/sec2 100% Noise 13th 71.7 dB 69.7 dB +2 dB 97.21% Wear 5th 39764 KM 41713 KM -1949 KM 95.33% Value 8th 16.09 Price/1000 11.03 Price/1000 +5.06 Price/1000 68.55% Price 15th 640 440 +200 68.75% Rolling Resistance 14th 8.74 kg / t 6.68 kg / t +2.06 kg / t 76.43% Convincing all-round talent with very good mileage and good economy, precise handling on wet roads, good aquaplaning qualities. Average comfort. Exemplary. Read Reviews    Buy from £153.78
3rd: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+
215/55 R17 98V EU Label: C/B/71 3PMSF: no	Test # Result Best Difference % Dry Braking 8th 44.2 M 43 M +1.2 M 97.29% Dry Handling 18th 121.3 Km/H 123.5 Km/H -2.2 Km/H 98.22% Wet Braking 8th 55.4 M 51.2 M +4.2 M 92.42% Wet Handling 6th 71.9 Km/H 72.7 Km/H -0.8 Km/H 98.9% Wet Circle 2nd 12.21 s 12.02 s +0.19 s 98.44% Straight Aqua 10th 78.7 Km/H 81.3 Km/H -2.6 Km/H 96.8% Curved Aquaplaning 4th 2.77 m/sec2 2.94 m/sec2 -0.17 m/sec2 94.22% Snow Braking 2nd 25.5 M 25.4 M +0.1 M 99.61% Snow Traction 6th 2582 N 2620 N -38 N 98.55% Snow Handling 3rd 54.5 Km/H 55.5 Km/H -1 Km/H 98.2% Snow Slalom 9th 3.77 m/sec2 3.84 m/sec2 -0.07 m/sec2 98.18% Noise 9th 71.2 dB 69.7 dB +1.5 dB 97.89% Wear 9th 36593 KM 41713 KM -5120 KM 87.73% Value 11th 16.67 Price/1000 11.03 Price/1000 +5.64 Price/1000 66.17% Price 12th 610 440 +170 72.13% Rolling Resistance 6th 8.21 kg / t 6.68 kg / t +1.53 kg / t 81.36% Premium winter profile with top performance on snow-covered slopes, balanced driving characteristics on wet and dry slopes, good economy. Average comfort. Exemplary. Read Reviews
4th: Dunlop Winter Sport 5
215/55 R17 98V EU Label: C/C/71 3PMSF: no	Test # Result Best Difference % Dry Braking 12th 44.9 M 43 M +1.9 M 95.77% Dry Handling 11th 121.9 Km/H 123.5 Km/H -1.6 Km/H 98.7% Wet Braking 6th 55.2 M 51.2 M +4 M 92.75% Wet Handling 7th 71.7 Km/H 72.7 Km/H -1 Km/H 98.62% Wet Circle 4th 12.33 s 12.02 s +0.31 s 97.49% Straight Aqua 18th 74.7 Km/H 81.3 Km/H -6.6 Km/H 91.88% Curved Aquaplaning 11th 2.59 m/sec2 2.94 m/sec2 -0.35 m/sec2 88.1% Snow Braking 18th 26.5 M 25.4 M +1.1 M 95.85% Snow Traction 3rd 2605 N 2620 N -15 N 99.43% Snow Handling 9th 54.2 Km/H 55.5 Km/H -1.3 Km/H 97.66% Snow Slalom 3rd 3.79 m/sec2 3.84 m/sec2 -0.05 m/sec2 98.7% Noise 17th 72.2 dB 69.7 dB +2.5 dB 96.54% Wear 8th 36841 KM 41713 KM -4872 KM 88.32% Value 16th 17.91 Price/1000 11.03 Price/1000 +6.88 Price/1000 61.59% Price 16th 660 440 +220 66.67% Rolling Resistance 12th 8.37 kg / t 6.68 kg / t +1.69 kg / t 79.81% Snow professional with stable driving characteristics on wet and dry slopes, good traction and precise handling on snow, good mileage. Exemplary. Exemplary. Read Reviews    Buy from £162.48
5th: Cooper Discoverer Winter
215/55 R17 98V EU Label: C/B/71 3PMSF: no	Test # Result Best Difference % Dry Braking 3rd 43.3 M 43 M +0.3 M 99.31% Dry Handling 13th 121.5 Km/H 123.5 Km/H -2 Km/H 98.38% Wet Braking 5th 54.9 M 51.2 M +3.7 M 93.26% Wet Handling 14th 70.6 Km/H 72.7 Km/H -2.1 Km/H 97.11% Wet Circle 11th 12.43 s 12.02 s +0.41 s 96.7% Straight Aqua 14th 76.6 Km/H 81.3 Km/H -4.7 Km/H 94.22% Curved Aquaplaning 13th 2.48 m/sec2 2.94 m/sec2 -0.46 m/sec2 84.35% Snow Braking 9th 26.3 M 25.4 M +0.9 M 96.58% Snow Traction 9th 2566 N 2620 N -54 N 97.94% Snow Handling 6th 54.4 Km/H 55.5 Km/H -1.1 Km/H 98.02% Snow Slalom 3rd 3.79 m/sec2 3.84 m/sec2 -0.05 m/sec2 98.7% Noise 5th 70.5 dB 69.7 dB +0.8 dB 98.87% Wear 11th 33688 KM 41713 KM -8025 KM 80.76% Value 5th 15.29 Price/1000 11.03 Price/1000 +4.26 Price/1000 72.14% Price 5th 515 440 +75 85.44% Rolling Resistance 16th 8.89 kg / t 6.68 kg / t +2.21 kg / t 75.14% Inexpensive branded tire with a balanced performance profile, impressive suitability for snow, stable handling in the dry, short braking distances in the dry. Average comfort. Exemplary. Read Reviews
6th: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
215/55 R17 98V EU Label: C/A/71 3PMSF: no	Test # Result Best Difference % Dry Braking 1st 43 M 100% Dry Handling 1st 123.5 Km/H 100% Wet Braking 1st 51.2 M 100% Wet Handling 1st 72.7 Km/H 100% Wet Circle 1st 12.02 s 100% Straight Aqua 12th 78.4 Km/H 81.3 Km/H -2.9 Km/H 96.43% Curved Aquaplaning 3rd 2.78 m/sec2 2.94 m/sec2 -0.16 m/sec2 94.56% Snow Braking 9th 26.3 M 25.4 M +0.9 M 96.58% Snow Traction 12th 2556 N 2620 N -64 N 97.56% Snow Handling 16th 53.2 Km/H 55.5 Km/H -2.3 Km/H 95.86% Snow Slalom 16th 3.69 m/sec2 3.84 m/sec2 -0.15 m/sec2 96.09% Noise 20th 72.8 dB 69.7 dB +3.1 dB 95.74% Wear 14th 31409 KM 41713 KM -10304 KM 75.3% Value 18th 19.74 Price/1000 11.03 Price/1000 +8.71 Price/1000 55.88% Price 13th 620 440 +180 70.97% Rolling Resistance 8th 8.32 kg / t 6.68 kg / t +1.64 kg / t 80.29% Winter tires with convincing handling qualities on wet and dry roads, precise steering, short wet and dry braking distances. Moderate mileage, loud tire noise. Good. Read Reviews
7th: Hankook Winter I cept RS3
215/55 R17 98V EU Label: C/A/71 3PMSF: no	Test # Result Best Difference % Dry Braking 14th 45.1 M 43 M +2.1 M 95.34% Dry Handling 4th 123 Km/H 123.5 Km/H -0.5 Km/H 99.6% Wet Braking 6th 55.2 M 51.2 M +4 M 92.75% Wet Handling 5th 72 Km/H 72.7 Km/H -0.7 Km/H 99.04% Wet Circle 12th 12.47 s 12.02 s +0.45 s 96.39% Straight Aqua 1st 81.3 Km/H 100% Curved Aquaplaning 6th 2.74 m/sec2 2.94 m/sec2 -0.2 m/sec2 93.2% Snow Braking 19th 26.6 M 25.4 M +1.2 M 95.49% Snow Traction 18th 2499 N 2620 N -121 N 95.38% Snow Handling 6th 54.4 Km/H 55.5 Km/H -1.1 Km/H 98.02% Snow Slalom 6th 3.78 m/sec2 3.84 m/sec2 -0.06 m/sec2 98.44% Noise 12th 71.5 dB 69.7 dB +1.8 dB 97.48% Wear 16th 30888 KM 41713 KM -10825 KM 74.05% Value 14th 17.64 Price/1000 11.03 Price/1000 +6.61 Price/1000 62.53% Price 8th 545 440 +105 80.73% Rolling Resistance 15th 8.87 kg / t 6.68 kg / t +2.19 kg / t 75.31% New winter profile with balanced driving characteristics, dynamic wet and dry handling, good aquaplaning reserves. Moderate mileage, average comfort. Good. Read Reviews
8th: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
215/55 R17 98V EU Label: B/B/71 3PMSF: no	Test # Result Best Difference % Dry Braking 3rd 43.3 M 43 M +0.3 M 99.31% Dry Handling 3rd 123.2 Km/H 123.5 Km/H -0.3 Km/H 99.76% Wet Braking 3rd 54 M 51.2 M +2.8 M 94.81% Wet Handling 3rd 72.1 Km/H 72.7 Km/H -0.6 Km/H 99.17% Wet Circle 2nd 12.21 s 12.02 s +0.19 s 98.44% Straight Aqua 7th 78.9 Km/H 81.3 Km/H -2.4 Km/H 97.05% Curved Aquaplaning 5th 2.75 m/sec2 2.94 m/sec2 -0.19 m/sec2 93.54% Snow Braking 2nd 25.5 M 25.4 M +0.1 M 99.61% Snow Traction 5th 2583 N 2620 N -37 N 98.59% Snow Handling 9th 54.2 Km/H 55.5 Km/H -1.3 Km/H 97.66% Snow Slalom 6th 3.78 m/sec2 3.84 m/sec2 -0.06 m/sec2 98.44% Noise 5th 70.5 dB 69.7 dB +0.8 dB 98.87% Wear 17th 30590 KM 41713 KM -11123 KM 73.33% Value 20th 23.7 Price/1000 11.03 Price/1000 +12.67 Price/1000 46.54% Price 20th 725 440 +285 60.69% Rolling Resistance 2nd 7.3 kg / t 6.68 kg / t +0.62 kg / t 91.51% Top winter tires with excellent driving dynamics properties in all weather conditions, fuel-efficient rolling resistance. Limited mileage and economy. Good. Read Reviews    Buy from £173.71
9th: BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2
215/55 R17 98V EU Label: C/B/69 3PMSF: no	Test # Result Best Difference % Dry Braking 11th 44.7 M 43 M +1.7 M 96.2% Dry Handling 18th 121.3 Km/H 123.5 Km/H -2.2 Km/H 98.22% Wet Braking 9th 55.9 M 51.2 M +4.7 M 91.59% Wet Handling 12th 70.8 Km/H 72.7 Km/H -1.9 Km/H 97.39% Wet Circle 15th 12.62 s 12.02 s +0.6 s 95.25% Straight Aqua 4th 79.8 Km/H 81.3 Km/H -1.5 Km/H 98.15% Curved Aquaplaning 8th 2.65 m/sec2 2.94 m/sec2 -0.29 m/sec2 90.14% Snow Braking 1st 25.4 M 100% Snow Traction 10th 2559 N 2620 N -61 N 97.67% Snow Handling 6th 54.4 Km/H 55.5 Km/H -1.1 Km/H 98.02% Snow Slalom 3rd 3.79 m/sec2 3.84 m/sec2 -0.05 m/sec2 98.7% Noise 3rd 70.3 dB 69.7 dB +0.6 dB 99.15% Wear 12th 33516 KM 41713 KM -8197 KM 80.35% Value 19th 20.59 Price/1000 11.03 Price/1000 +9.56 Price/1000 53.57% Price 18th 690 440 +250 63.77% Rolling Resistance 7th 8.31 kg / t 6.68 kg / t +1.63 kg / t 80.39% Snow pro with very good driving performance on packed snow, good aquaplaning reserves, pleasantly quiet driving comfort. Slightly longer wet braking distances, high price. Good. Read Reviews
9th: Semperit Speed Grip 5
215/55 R17 98V EU Label: C/C/72 3PMSF: no	Test # Result Best Difference % Dry Braking 17th 46.1 M 43 M +3.1 M 93.28% Dry Handling 13th 121.5 Km/H 123.5 Km/H -2 Km/H 98.38% Wet Braking 14th 56.4 M 51.2 M +5.2 M 90.78% Wet Handling 17th 69.8 Km/H 72.7 Km/H -2.9 Km/H 96.01% Wet Circle 14th 12.59 s 12.02 s +0.57 s 95.47% Straight Aqua 2nd 80.7 Km/H 81.3 Km/H -0.6 Km/H 99.26% Curved Aquaplaning 1st 2.94 m/sec2 100% Snow Braking 5th 25.9 M 25.4 M +0.5 M 98.07% Snow Traction 15th 2541 N 2620 N -79 N 96.98% Snow Handling 3rd 54.5 Km/H 55.5 Km/H -1 Km/H 98.2% Snow Slalom 9th 3.77 m/sec2 3.84 m/sec2 -0.07 m/sec2 98.18% Noise 14th 71.8 dB 69.7 dB +2.1 dB 97.08% Wear 13th 33502 KM 41713 KM -8211 KM 80.32% Value 9th 16.12 Price/1000 11.03 Price/1000 +5.09 Price/1000 68.42% Price 7th 540 440 +100 81.48% Rolling Resistance 3rd 7.39 kg / t 6.68 kg / t +0.71 kg / t 90.39% Short braking distances and precise handling on ice and snow, very good aquaplaning qualities, low rolling resistance. Moderate wet grip, longer wet and dry braking distances. Good. Read Reviews
11th: Kleber Krisalp HP3
215/55 R17 98V EU Label: C/B/69 3PMSF: no	Test # Result Best Difference % Dry Braking 9th 44.5 M 43 M +1.5 M 96.63% Dry Handling 21st 120.8 Km/H 123.5 Km/H -2.7 Km/H 97.81% Wet Braking 20th 58.3 M 51.2 M +7.1 M 87.82% Wet Handling 15th 70.3 Km/H 72.7 Km/H -2.4 Km/H 96.7% Wet Circle 17th 12.65 s 12.02 s +0.63 s 95.02% Straight Aqua 3rd 80.5 Km/H 81.3 Km/H -0.8 Km/H 99.02% Curved Aquaplaning 7th 2.7 m/sec2 2.94 m/sec2 -0.24 m/sec2 91.84% Snow Braking 2nd 25.5 M 25.4 M +0.1 M 99.61% Snow Traction 2nd 2606 N 2620 N -14 N 99.47% Snow Handling 2nd 54.9 Km/H 55.5 Km/H -0.6 Km/H 98.92% Snow Slalom 6th 3.78 m/sec2 3.84 m/sec2 -0.06 m/sec2 98.44% Noise 8th 70.7 dB 69.7 dB +1 dB 98.59% Wear 10th 34514 KM 41713 KM -7199 KM 82.74% Value 7th 15.79 Price/1000 11.03 Price/1000 +4.76 Price/1000 69.85% Price 8th 545 440 +105 80.73% Rolling Resistance 10th 8.33 kg / t 6.68 kg / t +1.65 kg / t 80.19% Convincing qualities on ice and snow, good safety reserves for aquaplaning, low price. Extended wet braking distances, understeering wet and dry handling. Good. Read Reviews
12th: Vredestein Wintrac Pro
215/55 R17 98V EU Label: C/B/72 3PMSF: no	Test # Result Best Difference % Dry Braking 6th 43.5 M 43 M +0.5 M 98.85% Dry Handling 10th 122.1 Km/H 123.5 Km/H -1.4 Km/H 98.87% Wet Braking 18th 57.7 M 51.2 M +6.5 M 88.73% Wet Handling 9th 71.2 Km/H 72.7 Km/H -1.5 Km/H 97.94% Wet Circle 7th 12.41 s 12.02 s +0.39 s 96.86% Straight Aqua 13th 77.1 Km/H 81.3 Km/H -4.2 Km/H 94.83% Curved Aquaplaning 11th 2.59 m/sec2 2.94 m/sec2 -0.35 m/sec2 88.1% Snow Braking 9th 26.3 M 25.4 M +0.9 M 96.58% Snow Traction 11th 2558 N 2620 N -62 N 97.63% Snow Handling 13th 53.6 Km/H 55.5 Km/H -1.9 Km/H 96.58% Snow Slalom 14th 3.7 m/sec2 3.84 m/sec2 -0.14 m/sec2 96.35% Noise 16th 72.1 dB 69.7 dB +2.4 dB 96.67% Wear 19th 29978 KM 41713 KM -11735 KM 71.87% Value 17th 19.35 Price/1000 11.03 Price/1000 +8.32 Price/1000 57% Price 11th 580 440 +140 75.86% Rolling Resistance 13th 8.4 kg / t 6.68 kg / t +1.72 kg / t 79.52% Safe handling in all weather conditions, short snow and dry braking distances. Extended wet braking distances, moderate mileage and economy. Good. Read Reviews
13th: Falken Eurowinter HS01
215/55 R17 98V EU Label: D/B/70 3PMSF: no	Test # Result Best Difference % Dry Braking 13th 45 M 43 M +2 M 95.56% Dry Handling 12th 121.7 Km/H 123.5 Km/H -1.8 Km/H 98.54% Wet Braking 15th 56.7 M 51.2 M +5.5 M 90.3% Wet Handling 12th 70.8 Km/H 72.7 Km/H -1.9 Km/H 97.39% Wet Circle 18th 12.66 s 12.02 s +0.64 s 94.94% Straight Aqua 5th 79.6 Km/H 81.3 Km/H -1.7 Km/H 97.91% Curved Aquaplaning 8th 2.65 m/sec2 2.94 m/sec2 -0.29 m/sec2 90.14% Snow Braking 5th 25.9 M 25.4 M +0.5 M 98.07% Snow Traction 19th 2461 N 2620 N -159 N 93.93% Snow Handling 16th 53.2 Km/H 55.5 Km/H -2.3 Km/H 95.86% Snow Slalom 18th 3.64 m/sec2 3.84 m/sec2 -0.2 m/sec2 94.79% Noise 15th 71.9 dB 69.7 dB +2.2 dB 96.94% Wear 7th 37975 KM 41713 KM -3738 KM 91.04% Value 10th 16.33 Price/1000 11.03 Price/1000 +5.3 Price/1000 67.54% Price 13th 620 440 +180 70.97% Rolling Resistance 21st 9.94 kg / t 6.68 kg / t +3.26 kg / t 67.2% Short snow braking distances, very good safety reserves for aquaplaning, stable dry handling. Moderate cornering on snowy and wet slopes, increased rolling resistance. Good. Read Reviews
14th: Nexen Winguard Sport
215/55 R17 98V EU Label: D/B/70 3PMSF: no	Test # Result Best Difference % Dry Braking 15th 45.5 M 43 M +2.5 M 94.51% Dry Handling 7th 122.2 Km/H 123.5 Km/H -1.3 Km/H 98.95% Wet Braking 15th 56.7 M 51.2 M +5.5 M 90.3% Wet Handling 9th 71.2 Km/H 72.7 Km/H -1.5 Km/H 97.94% Wet Circle 10th 12.42 s 12.02 s +0.4 s 96.78% Straight Aqua 16th 75.2 Km/H 81.3 Km/H -6.1 Km/H 92.5% Curved Aquaplaning 17th 2.25 m/sec2 2.94 m/sec2 -0.69 m/sec2 76.53% Snow Braking 14th 26.4 M 25.4 M +1 M 96.21% Snow Traction 4th 2595 N 2620 N -25 N 99.05% Snow Handling 19th 52.9 Km/H 55.5 Km/H -2.6 Km/H 95.32% Snow Slalom 12th 3.73 m/sec2 3.84 m/sec2 -0.11 m/sec2 97.14% Noise 1st 69.7 dB 100% Wear 18th 30303 KM 41713 KM -11410 KM 72.65% Value 4th 14.85 Price/1000 11.03 Price/1000 +3.82 Price/1000 74.28% Price 2nd 450 440 +10 97.78% Rolling Resistance 19th 9.41 kg / t 6.68 kg / t +2.73 kg / t 70.99% Good traction and short braking distances on snow, stable wet and dry handling. Understeering behavior on snow, limited mileage, high rolling resistance. Good. Read Reviews
15th: Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
215/55 R17 98V EU Label: C/B/70 3PMSF: no	Test # Result Best Difference % Dry Braking 16th 45.8 M 43 M +2.8 M 93.89% Dry Handling 15th 121.4 Km/H 123.5 Km/H -2.1 Km/H 98.3% Wet Braking 9th 55.9 M 51.2 M +4.7 M 91.59% Wet Handling 11th 71.1 Km/H 72.7 Km/H -1.6 Km/H 97.8% Wet Circle 6th 12.39 s 12.02 s +0.37 s 97.01% Straight Aqua 6th 79.3 Km/H 81.3 Km/H -2 Km/H 97.54% Curved Aquaplaning 16th 2.39 m/sec2 2.94 m/sec2 -0.55 m/sec2 81.29% Snow Braking 9th 26.3 M 25.4 M +0.9 M 96.58% Snow Traction 17th 2519 N 2620 N -101 N 96.15% Snow Handling 15th 53.4 Km/H 55.5 Km/H -2.1 Km/H 96.22% Snow Slalom 11th 3.76 m/sec2 3.84 m/sec2 -0.08 m/sec2 97.92% Noise 3rd 70.3 dB 69.7 dB +0.6 dB 99.15% Wear 20th 28501 KM 41713 KM -13212 KM 68.33% Value 6th 15.44 Price/1000 11.03 Price/1000 +4.41 Price/1000 71.44% Price 1st 440 100% Rolling Resistance 20th 9.53 kg / t 6.68 kg / t +2.85 kg / t 70.09% Balanced winter properties, safe aquaplaning behavior, low price. Slightly longer wet and dry braking distances, low mileage, high rolling resistance. Good. Read Reviews
16th: Firestone Winterhawk 4
215/55 R17 98V EU Label: C/B/71 3PMSF: no	Test # Result Best Difference % Dry Braking 19th 46.5 M 43 M +3.5 M 92.47% Dry Handling 18th 121.3 Km/H 123.5 Km/H -2.2 Km/H 98.22% Wet Braking 12th 56.2 M 51.2 M +5 M 91.1% Wet Handling 8th 71.3 Km/H 72.7 Km/H -1.4 Km/H 98.07% Wet Circle 7th 12.41 s 12.02 s +0.39 s 96.86% Straight Aqua 7th 78.9 Km/H 81.3 Km/H -2.4 Km/H 97.05% Curved Aquaplaning 15th 2.41 m/sec2 2.94 m/sec2 -0.53 m/sec2 81.97% Snow Braking 14th 26.4 M 25.4 M +1 M 96.21% Snow Traction 8th 2578 N 2620 N -42 N 98.4% Snow Handling 3rd 54.5 Km/H 55.5 Km/H -1 Km/H 98.2% Snow Slalom 2nd 3.8 m/sec2 3.84 m/sec2 -0.04 m/sec2 98.96% Noise 7th 70.6 dB 69.7 dB +0.9 dB 98.73% Wear 3rd 39848 KM 41713 KM -1865 KM 95.53% Value 2nd 12.67 Price/1000 11.03 Price/1000 +1.64 Price/1000 87.06% Price 4th 505 440 +65 87.13% Rolling Resistance 8th 8.32 kg / t 6.68 kg / t +1.64 kg / t 80.29% Convincing snow qualities, low rolling noise, very good mileage. Only satisfactory dry qualities, longer wet and dry braking distances, moderate driving comfort. Fair. Read Reviews
17th: Kumho Winter Craft WP52
215/55 R17 98V EU Label: C/B/72 3PMSF: no	Test # Result Best Difference % Dry Braking 3rd 43.3 M 43 M +0.3 M 99.31% Dry Handling 2nd 123.3 Km/H 123.5 Km/H -0.2 Km/H 99.84% Wet Braking 11th 56.1 M 51.2 M +4.9 M 91.27% Wet Handling 17th 69.8 Km/H 72.7 Km/H -2.9 Km/H 96.01% Wet Circle 20th 12.77 s 12.02 s +0.75 s 94.13% Straight Aqua 17th 75.1 Km/H 81.3 Km/H -6.2 Km/H 92.37% Curved Aquaplaning 19th 2.05 m/sec2 2.94 m/sec2 -0.89 m/sec2 69.73% Snow Braking 20th 27.3 M 25.4 M +1.9 M 93.04% Snow Traction 20th 2440 N 2620 N -180 N 93.13% Snow Handling 13th 53.6 Km/H 55.5 Km/H -1.9 Km/H 96.58% Snow Slalom 17th 3.67 m/sec2 3.84 m/sec2 -0.17 m/sec2 95.57% Noise 19th 72.6 dB 69.7 dB +2.9 dB 96.01% Wear 1st 41713 KM 100% Value 1st 11.03 Price/1000 100% Price 3rd 460 440 +20 95.65% Rolling Resistance 17th 9.04 kg / t 6.68 kg / t +2.36 kg / t 73.89% Dynamic dry handling, high mileage, good economy. Limited grip level in the wet, heavy understeering when handling in the wet, low aquaplaning reserves. Fair. Read Reviews
18th: Nokian Snowproof P
215/55 R17 98V EU Label: C/B/69 3PMSF: no	Test # Result Best Difference % Dry Braking 7th 43.9 M 43 M +0.9 M 97.95% Dry Handling 5th 122.8 Km/H 123.5 Km/H -0.7 Km/H 99.43% Wet Braking 12th 56.2 M 51.2 M +5 M 91.1% Wet Handling 16th 70.1 Km/H 72.7 Km/H -2.6 Km/H 96.42% Wet Circle 13th 12.48 s 12.02 s +0.46 s 96.31% Straight Aqua 20th 71.5 Km/H 81.3 Km/H -9.8 Km/H 87.95% Curved Aquaplaning 20th 1.81 m/sec2 2.94 m/sec2 -1.13 m/sec2 61.56% Snow Braking 8th 26.2 M 25.4 M +0.8 M 96.95% Snow Traction 16th 2531 N 2620 N -89 N 96.6% Snow Handling 20th 52.7 Km/H 55.5 Km/H -2.8 Km/H 94.95% Snow Slalom 20th 3.62 m/sec2 3.84 m/sec2 -0.22 m/sec2 94.27% Noise 1st 69.7 dB 100% Wear 6th 38717 KM 41713 KM -2996 KM 92.82% Value 12th 17.31 Price/1000 11.03 Price/1000 +6.28 Price/1000 63.72% Price 17th 670 440 +230 65.67% Rolling Resistance 4th 8.06 kg / t 6.68 kg / t +1.38 kg / t 82.88% Dynamic dry handling, low rolling noise, good mileage. Moderate cornering and understeering behavior on snow, limited aquaplaning qualities. Fair. Read Reviews
19th: Fulda Kristall Control HP2
215/55 R17 98V EU Label: C/C/72 3PMSF: no	Test # Result Best Difference % Dry Braking 18th 46.4 M 43 M +3.4 M 92.67% Dry Handling 15th 121.4 Km/H 123.5 Km/H -2.1 Km/H 98.3% Wet Braking 17th 57.5 M 51.2 M +6.3 M 89.04% Wet Handling 20th 68.7 Km/H 72.7 Km/H -4 Km/H 94.5% Wet Circle 19th 12.69 s 12.02 s +0.67 s 94.72% Straight Aqua 15th 75.8 Km/H 81.3 Km/H -5.5 Km/H 93.23% Curved Aquaplaning 2nd 2.82 m/sec2 2.94 m/sec2 -0.12 m/sec2 95.92% Snow Braking 9th 26.3 M 25.4 M +0.9 M 96.58% Snow Traction 13th 2552 N 2620 N -68 N 97.4% Snow Handling 18th 53.1 Km/H 55.5 Km/H -2.4 Km/H 95.68% Snow Slalom 18th 3.64 m/sec2 3.84 m/sec2 -0.2 m/sec2 94.79% Noise 21st 73.5 dB 69.7 dB +3.8 dB 94.83% Wear 4th 39795 KM 41713 KM -1918 KM 95.4% Value 3rd 13.44 Price/1000 11.03 Price/1000 +2.41 Price/1000 82.07% Price 6th 535 440 +95 82.24% Rolling Resistance 5th 8.18 kg / t 6.68 kg / t +1.5 kg / t 81.66% Short snow braking distances, good economy with high mileage. Significantly understeering handling in all weather conditions, longer wet and dry braking distances. Fair. Read Reviews    Buy from £145.10
19th: Uniroyal WinterExpert
215/55 R17 98V EU Label: C/C/72 3PMSF: no	Test # Result Best Difference % Dry Braking 20th 47.2 M 43 M +4.2 M 91.1% Dry Handling 22nd 120.7 Km/H 123.5 Km/H -2.8 Km/H 97.73% Wet Braking 18th 57.7 M 51.2 M +6.5 M 88.73% Wet Handling 19th 69.1 Km/H 72.7 Km/H -3.6 Km/H 95.05% Wet Circle 16th 12.63 s 12.02 s +0.61 s 95.17% Straight Aqua 19th 74.3 Km/H 81.3 Km/H -7 Km/H 91.39% Curved Aquaplaning 18th 2.15 m/sec2 2.94 m/sec2 -0.79 m/sec2 73.13% Snow Braking 7th 26.1 M 25.4 M +0.7 M 97.32% Snow Traction 1st 2620 N 100% Snow Handling 1st 55.5 Km/H 100% Snow Slalom 12th 3.73 m/sec2 3.84 m/sec2 -0.11 m/sec2 97.14% Noise 9th 71.2 dB 69.7 dB +1.5 dB 97.89% Wear 15th 30937 KM 41713 KM -10776 KM 74.17% Value 15th 17.78 Price/1000 11.03 Price/1000 +6.75 Price/1000 62.04% Price 10th 550 440 +110 80% Rolling Resistance 1st 6.68 kg / t 100% Convincing winter qualities, low rolling resistance. Delayed steering response, heavily understeering wet and dry handling, extended wet and dry braking distances. Fair. Read Reviews