2011 AMS Winter Tire Test

+Very good handling, good traction and short braking distances on snow, good wet performances, good comfort.

−Stopping distance in dry conditions are not optimal

+Very good handling characteristics and short braking distances on wet, snow-good characteristics, low noise.

−Stopping distance in dry conditions are not optimal.

+Well-balanced driving characteristics under all conditions, very short wet braking, good comfort.

−Only moderate aquaplaning properties.

+Currently the best properties in the winter-competitive environment, good handling in dry conditions.

−Only moderate wet performances.

+Well-balanced driving characteristics under all conditions, wet braking distances short, good comfort, low noise.

−Snow traction is not optimal.

+Good handling characteristics, short braking distance and snow traction, good wet performances.

−Only moderate aquaplaning properties.

+Good handling characteristics and short braking distances and good traction on snow, very low rolling resistance.

−Poor aquaplaning properties.

+Good handling on dry roads, good comfort, low noise levels.

−Only average snow traction, moderate aquaplaning properties.

+Very good handling, good traction and short braking distances on snow.

−Average properties in wet and dry, high rolling resistance.

+Very good handling, good traction and short braking distances on snow.

−Average properties in wet and dry, high rolling resistance.

+Good driving comfort and low road noise, satisfactory performance on snow.

−Long dry braking distance, high rolling resistance.

−Good handling and very good braking performance on dry roads.

+Very good driving characteristics on dry roads, good comfort.

−Unsatisfactory handling on snow, just average in the wet.

+Good handling characteristics on dry roads, good comfort.

−Unsatisfactory handling on snow, average in the wet.