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.
- Tires tested
- 6
- Tested size
- 235/65 R17
At a glance
Tire shortlist
Published finishing positions, with the strengths and considerations from this test. Owner reviews cover other sizes and driving conditions.
+Last year's winner at GTÜ and ACE, SUV tire with superior roadholding, special disc design ensures good grip
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The full test
The evidence behind the verdict
Test winner in the off-road winter tire test, very good performance on ice and snow, excellent on tarmac
High traction by maximizing grip edges, short braking distance on wet, ice and snow, very good cornering grip
Very balanced SUV winter tires, convincing grip in winter conditions, high aquaplaning resistance
SUV tires with low rolling resistance, convincingly in the dry thanks to stable outer shoulder, xcellent traction with special silica compound
Meeting minimum requirements but can not keep up with regard to the competition
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