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2010 Auto Bild Winter 4x4 Tire Test

Overall test winnerDunlop SP Winter Sport 3D

As proven in this video, owning a 4x4 off vehicle is no substitute for being on the correct tire during the winter months.

Data analyzed and reviewed byJonathan Benson

November 5, 2010 4 min read Updated January 8, 2025

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Tires tested: 8
Tested size: 215/65 r16

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8 Tires tested

Published finishing positions, with the strengths and considerations from this test. Owner reviews cover other sizes and driving conditions.

1^st

Dunlop SP Winter Sport 3D

+Fantastic grip and short braking distances on snow, predictable handling, very balanced winter tires with no real weaknesses.

−Average rolling resistance.

41 owner reviews Test Results

2^nd

Continental ContiCrossContact Winter

+Balanced winter tires, short braking distances on snow, low rolling resistance.

−Slightly extended stopping distance on dry pavement, not exactly cheap.

4 owner reviews Test Results

3^rd

Pirelli Winter 210 Sottozero

+Short braking distances on snow, very quiet, well-balanced winter tire, low rolling resistance.

−Somewhat reduced performance in curved aquaplaning.

2 owner reviews Test Results

4^th

Michelin Latitude Alpin HP

+Good snow grip, low rolling resistance.

−Reduced adhesion on wet roads, light steering response, not exactly cheap.

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5^th

Toyo Open Country WT

+Cheap, good on snow, short dry braking distance.

−Slightly reduced grip on wet roads, moderate comfort, high rolling resistance.

5 owner reviews Test Results

6^th

Nokian W RG2 SUV

+Great on wet and dry roads, low rolling resistance.

−Poor grip on snow, moderate comfort, not cheap.

7 owner reviews Test Results

7^th

Kumho Izen RV KC15

+very cheap winter tires, good on snow, very low rolling resistance.

−Very poor wet grip, spongy ride in dry conditions, poor aquaplaning resistance.

5 owner reviews Test Results

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2010 Auto Bild Winter 4x4 Tire Test · 215/65 r16

Tire	Dunlop SP Winter Sport 3D	Continental ContiCrossContact Winter	Pirelli Winter 210 Sottozero	Michelin Latitude Alpin HP	Toyo Open Country WT	Nokian W RG2 SUV	Bridgestone Blizzak LM25 4X4	Kumho Izen RV KC15
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The evidence behind the verdict

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

Exemplary.

All discipline results (3)

Test	Result
Dry	7
Wet	8
Snow	10

Total: 25

Exemplary.

All discipline results (3)

Test	Result
Dry	7
Wet	6
Snow	10

Total: 23

Exemplary.

All discipline results (3)

Test	Result
Dry	7
Wet	6
Snow	9

Total: 22

Recommended.

All discipline results (3)

Test	Result
Dry	7
Wet	5
Snow	7

Total: 19

Recommended.

All discipline results (3)

Test	Result
Dry	6
Wet	5
Snow	8

Total: 19

Recommended.

All discipline results (3)

Test	Result
Dry	8
Wet	7
Snow	3

Total: 18

All discipline results (3)

Test	Result
Dry	7
Wet	5
Snow	6

Total: 18

Not recommended.

All discipline results (3)

Test	Result
Dry	5
Wet	3
Snow	7

Total: 15

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