| Test Summary | |
| Wet Braking |
Pirelli Winter Snow Control Series 3 |
| Dry Braking |
Continental WinterContact TS 850 |
| Wet Handling |
Goodyear UltraGrip 9 |
| Rolling Resistance |
Continental WinterContact TS 850 |
| Snow Handling |
Westlake SW 608 |
As usual, the emphasis of this test was placed on snow performance, with the results of the test weighted accordingly. This means for climates which see less snow, it’s worth breaking down the results yourself to take into account the balance of dry, wet and snow grip.
Results
Very balanced tires, Good performance on snow, excellent performance in the wet, low rolling resistance
None listed
Very short stopping distances and high lateral stability in the snow, good grip in the wet and dry, low noise
Slightly long braking distances in the wet
Good handling, short braking and good cornering in the snow, wet and dry
Relatively high rolling resistance, noise
Good handling in the snow, short braking distance in the wet, high resistance to aquaplaning, good comfort
Relatively poor performance in the dry, relatively high rolling resistance
Show braking distances and good handling in the snow, very good grip in the dry and wet
Low resistance to aquaplaning, high rolling resistance
Excellent all round grip in the snow, good cornering in the dry, high resistance to aquaplaning, good all round performance in the dry
Relatively long braking distances in the wet, high rolling resistance
Great grip and handling in the dry
Poor grip in snow, high rolling resistance
Short braking distances and good traction on snow, good resistance to aquaplaning, precise steering response and excellent grip in the dry, low rolling resistance
Relatively weak lateral stability and understeer in the snow and on dry roads
Good traction and short braking in the snow and dry roads, good handling in the dry, low rolling resistance
Weak lateral stability in the snow, long braking distance and poor grip in the wet, low resistance to aquaplaning
Acceptable braking on snow and dry roads, good handling in the dry, low noise
Weak lateral stability and traction in the snow. Low grip and slow steering in the wet, high risk of aquaplaning, high rolling resistance
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