2012 Auto Bild SUV and 4x4 Winter Tire Test

+Very good on snow, very well balanced and strong in the wet and dry

−Expensive, slightly increased noise

+Very good on snow, low rolling resistance, good in the wet and dry

−Average comfort

+Very good on snow, high resistance to aquaplaning, good lateral grip in the wet

−Expensive, average rolling resistance, average in the wet

+Very quiet winter tires, short braking distance on snow, low rolling resistance

−Average aquaplaning, poor cornering on snow, average wet braking

+Very good in the dry, short braking distance on dry roads, low price

−Reduced lateral grip in snow, average wet braking

+Reasonably good price, good in aquaplaning tests, acceptable stopping distance in dry conditions

−Long wet braking distance, moderate snow and wet performance, high noise and rolling resistance

+Cheap, good on snow, quiet and comfortable enough for winter tires

−Long braking distance on wet and dry, little grip in wet cornering, high rolling resistance