2012 Auto Bild Top 15 Winter Tire Test

+Best in all winter disciplines, good aquaplaning resistance, low rolling resistance, high comfort

−Cost

+Balanced handling and short braking distances in all weather conditions, high mileage, good comfort

−Slightly increased rolling resistance

+Convincing handling on wet and dry conditions, good steering precision, good mileage, low rolling resistance

−Cost

+Safe handling with good lateral grip on wet and snowy surfaces

−Slightly understeering driving behavior on wet track

+Dynamic handling in wet and snowy, short wet braking distances, good aquaplaning resistance, quiet

−Understeer on a dry track, low mileage

+Top results on snow, precise steering response, good ride comfort, low rolling resistance

−Moderate grip in the wet, low mileage

+Balanced snow qualities, good aquaplaning resistance, precise steering response, pleasant comfort

−Increased rolling resistance, high cost

+Agile handling with excellent cornering on wet track, low rolling resistance

−Moderate mileage, high cost

+Exemplary handling with more stable cornering on snow and dry conditions, quiet

−Reduced mileage

+Balanced safe handling and short braking distances on snow-covered slopes, good value for money

−Understeering driving behavior on wet track, moderate comfort

+Stable handling characteristics and short braking distances on wet roads

−Limited winter qualities, low mileage , increased fuel consumption

+Balanced handling on wet and dry roads, good value for money

−Prolonged wet and dry braking distances, moderate comfort, high rolling resistance

+Best value for money, high mileage, low rolling resistance

−Moderate Winter Properties, slightly increased understeer in the wet, high pass-by noise

+Stable handling on snow, good aquaplaning resistance

−Unstable handling on wet roads, moderate comfort, poor mileage

+Short stopping distances and dynamic handling on snow

−Weaknesses in driving performance and long braking distances on wet, moderate comfort, low mileage