2010 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tire Test

+Excellent winter properties with excellent cornering on hard-packed snow, very good aquaplaning properties, dynamically balanced handling characteristics on wet and dry track

−Slightly higher noise levels

+Excellent winter properties with the best traction and shortest braking distances on snow, excelling aquaplaning properties, dynamic handling characteristics with short braking distances on wet roads

−Slightly long dry braking distances

+Good winter performance with safe cornering on snow and ice, balanced dynamic performance on wet and dry roads, low rolling resistance

−Slightly longer stopping distances on wet and dry surfaces

+Convincing winter performance with short braking distances on snow, sufficient aquaplaning performance, safe driving on wet and dry surfaces

−Slightly longer braking distances on dry roads, increased rolling resistance

+Good safety margin in the wet, sporty handling with short braking distances on dry roads

−Only satisfactory winter characteristics, slightly extended braking distances on a wet track