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2013 Toroleo SUV / 4x4 Winter Tire Test

Overall test winnerNokian WR SUV 3

Tires tested
6
Tested size
235/65 R17

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6 Tires tested

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

1st

Nokian WR SUV 3

2nd

Michelin Latitude Alpin 2

3rd

Bridgestone Blizzak LM80

+Last year's winner at GTÜ and ACE, SUV tire with superior roadholding, special disc design ensures good grip

4th

Goodyear UltraGrip SUV

6th

Nankang SV2

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2013 Toroleo SUV / 4x4 Winter Tire Test · 235/65 R17

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The evidence behind the verdict

235/65 R17, Finland, a VW Touareg and 6 different SUV winter tires make up this years "Off Road Magazine" winter tire test for 4x4 and SUVs.

Results

1st

Nokian WR SUV 3

235/65 R17
Nokian WR SUV 3
Test winner in the off-road winter tire test, very good performance on ice and snow, excellent on tarmac
2nd

Michelin Latitude Alpin 2

235/65 R17
Michelin Latitude Alpin 2
High traction by maximizing grip edges, short braking distance on wet, ice and snow, very good cornering grip
3rd

Bridgestone Blizzak LM80

235/65 R17
Bridgestone Blizzak LM80
4th

Goodyear UltraGrip SUV

235/65 R17
Goodyear UltraGrip SUV
Very balanced SUV winter tires, convincing grip in winter conditions, high aquaplaning resistance
5th

Continental ContiCrossContact Winter

235/65 R17
Continental ContiCrossContact Winter
SUV tires with low rolling resistance, convincingly in the dry thanks to stable outer shoulder, xcellent traction with special silica compound
6th

Nankang SV2

235/65 R17
Nankang SV2
Meeting minimum requirements but can not keep up with regard to the competition

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