2010 Auto Bild Winter 4x4 Tire Test
As proven in this video, owning a 4x4 off vehicle is no substitute for being on the correct tire during the winter months.Auto Bild have recently tested 8 tires in 215/65 r16 on a Volvo XC70 for dry, wet and snow performance. As always the results were close amongst the premium brands, with Dunlop just beating Continental to the top spot.
Full Results
- 3PMSF: no
Fantastic grip and short braking distances on snow, predictable handling, very balanced winter tires with no real weaknesses.
Average rolling resistance.
Exemplary.
Total: 25
Dry
7
Wet
8
Snow
10
- 3PMSF: no
Balanced winter tires, short braking distances on snow, low rolling resistance.
Slightly extended stopping distance on dry pavement, not exactly cheap.
Exemplary.
Total: 23
Dry
7
Wet
6
Snow
10
- 3PMSF: no
Short braking distances on snow, very quiet, well-balanced winter tire, low rolling resistance.
Somewhat reduced performance in curved aquaplaning.
Exemplary.
Total: 22
Dry
7
Wet
6
Snow
9
- 3PMSF: no
Good snow grip, low rolling resistance.
Reduced adhesion on wet roads, light steering response, not exactly cheap.
Recommended.
Total: 19
Dry
7
Wet
5
Snow
7
- 3PMSF: no
Cheap, good on snow, short dry braking distance.
Slightly reduced grip on wet roads, moderate comfort, high rolling resistance.
Recommended.
Total: 19
Dry
6
Wet
5
Snow
8
- 3PMSF: no
Great on wet and dry roads, low rolling resistance.
Poor grip on snow, moderate comfort, not cheap.
Recommended.
Total: 18
Dry
8
Wet
7
Snow
3
- 3PMSF: no
Total: 18
Dry
7
Wet
5
Snow
6
- 3PMSF: no
very cheap winter tires, good on snow, very low rolling resistance.
Very poor wet grip, spongy ride in dry conditions, poor aquaplaning resistance.
Not recommended.
Total: 15
Dry
5
Wet
3
Snow
7