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2014 Autobild SUV / 4x4 Winter Tire Test

Overall test winnerNokian WR SUV 3

Tires tested
9
Tested size
235/65 R17

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9 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

+Excellent results in the snow, good results on dry and wet roads, fair price

−None mentioned

2nd

Dunlop SP WinterSport 4D

+Very balanced tires, high traction on snow, good comfort, low rolling resistance

−Relatively high price, average lateral stability on snow

3rd

Bridgestone Blizzak LM80 EVO

+Good results in the snow, fair price

−Relatively high rolling resistance, poor resistance to aquaplaning

4th

Goodyear UltraGrip+ SUV

+Good results in the snow, high resistance to aquaplaning, good comfort, short braking distances on wet roads

−High rolling resistance, relatively high price, average lateral stability on wet roads

5th

Michelin Latitude Alpin 2

+Low noise level, high resistance to aquaplaning

−Relatively long braking distance on dry roads, average lateral stability on wet roads, highest price

6th

Pirelli Scorpion Winter

+Good results in the snow, low noise level, high resistance to aquaplaning

−Average braking performance on dry and wet roads

7th

Semperit Speed Grip 2

+Very high resistance to aquaplaning, short braking distances on wet roads, low rolling resistance, fair price

−relatively weak results in the snow, long braking distance on dry pavement, high noise level

8th

Kumho Izen RV KC15

+Low rolling resistance, good comfort, cheap

−Low lateral stability on snow, weak results in the wet

9th

Nexen WinGuard SUV

+Very cheap, short braking distances and generally good results in the snow, low noise level

−Long braking distance on dry and wet roads, generally poor results on wet roads, slow reaction to steering inputs

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2014 Autobild SUV / 4x4 Winter Tire Test · 235/65 R17

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The evidence behind the verdict

Even if you drive a four wheel drive vehicle, you still run the risk of getting stuck in snow. While modern four wheel drive systems do offer a traction advantage over two wheel drive cars, the braking and cornering abilities of the two drive trains are broadly the same. Fortunately Auto Bild have tested nine winter tires in the popular 4x4 235/65 R17 size.

Results

1st

Nokian WR SUV 3

235/65 R17
Nokian WR SUV 3
All discipline results (6)
TestResult
Dry7
Wet5
Snow9
Comfort6
Rolling Resistance7
Noise5

Total: 39

2nd

Dunlop SP WinterSport 4D

235/65 R17
Dunlop SP WinterSport 4D
All discipline results (6)
TestResult
Dry6
Wet6
Snow7
Comfort7
Rolling Resistance7
Noise6

Total: 39

3rd

Bridgestone Blizzak LM80 EVO

235/65 R17
Bridgestone Blizzak LM80 EVO
All discipline results (6)
TestResult
Dry6
Wet5
Snow7
Comfort6
Rolling Resistance5
Noise6

Total: 35

4th

Goodyear UltraGrip+ SUV

235/65 R17
Goodyear UltraGrip+ SUV
All discipline results (6)
TestResult
Dry6
Wet7
Snow8
Comfort9
Rolling Resistance3
Noise6

Total: 39

5th

Michelin Latitude Alpin 2

235/65 R17
Michelin Latitude Alpin 2
All discipline results (6)
TestResult
Dry5
Wet5
Snow8
Comfort6
Rolling Resistance6
Noise7

Total: 37

6th

Pirelli Scorpion Winter

235/65 R17
Pirelli Scorpion Winter
All discipline results (6)
TestResult
Dry5
Wet6
Snow7
Comfort6
Rolling Resistance6
Noise8

Total: 38

7th

Semperit Speed Grip 2

235/65 R17
Semperit Speed Grip 2
All discipline results (6)
TestResult
Dry5
Wet7
Snow5
Comfort5
Rolling Resistance7
Noise5

Total: 34

8th

Kumho Izen RV KC15

235/65 R17
Kumho Izen RV KC15
All discipline results (6)
TestResult
Dry5
Wet4
Snow5
Comfort6
Rolling Resistance7
Noise5

Total: 32

9th

Nexen WinGuard SUV

235/65 R17
Nexen WinGuard SUV
All discipline results (6)
TestResult
Dry3
Wet2
Snow7
Comfort4
Rolling Resistance6
Noise7

Total: 29

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