Data Explorer / Auto Bild
2017 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
- Tested size
- 225/50 R17
- Tires tested
- 20
- Disciplines
- 11
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| ft ↓ | mph ↑ | ft ↓ | mph ↑ | mph ↑ | ft ↓ | mph ↑ | dB ↓ | miles ↑ | Price/1000 ↓ | kg/t ↓ | |||||||||
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| 1 | 2 | 94.84 | 146 | 68.8 | 99.1 | 110 | 46.4 | 54.4 | 96.9 | 90 | 32.4 | 96.9 | 73.0 | 97.1 | 21,437 | 15.94 | 7.96 | 71.9 | |
StrengthsTest winner. Excellent performance in all weather conditions, direct steering response and strong handling in the snow and on dry roads. ConsiderationsAverage mileage. Score contributionCategory score × of overall score Dry99.1 × 20% = 19.82 Wet96.87 × 35% = 33.91 Snow96.91 × 30% = 29.07 Comfort97.12 × 5% = 4.86 Value71.88 × 10% = 7.19 | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2 | 3 | 94.79 | 149 | 67.8 | 97.4 | 109 | 46.5 | 55.1 | 97.4 | 94 | 31.8 | 94.1 | 72.2 | 98.2 | 27,496 | 12.43 | 8.52 | 80.8 | |
StrengthsWinter specialist with very good wet grip and low wear. Balance handling in the snow and dry, good aquaplaning resistance. ConsiderationsSlightly high rolling resistance. Score contributionCategory score × of overall score Dry97.37 × 20% = 19.47 Wet97.45 × 35% = 34.11 Snow94.07 × 30% = 28.22 Comfort98.2 × 5% = 4.91 Value80.79 × 10% = 8.08 | |||||||||||||||||||
| 3 | 8 | 94.24 | 148 | 67.5 | 97.5 | 110 | 46.1 | 53.9 | 96.4 | 91 | 32.1 | 96.1 | 73.0 | 97.1 | 21,903 | 15.04 | 8.03 | 72.9 | |
StrengthsPremium winter tire with balanced performance, good handling in the snow and wet, short wet braking distances. ConsiderationsAverage mileage. Score contributionCategory score × of overall score Dry97.5 × 20% = 19.5 Wet96.43 × 35% = 33.75 Snow96.14 × 30% = 28.84 Comfort97.12 × 5% = 4.86 Value72.93 × 10% = 7.29 | |||||||||||||||||||
| 4 | 9 | 94.17 | 147 | 67.6 | 97.8 | 110 | 46.0 | 54.7 | 96.8 | 91 | 32.3 | 96.4 | 72.4 | 97.9 | 20,039 | 16.59 | 8.05 | 69.3 | |
StrengthsPremium tires with excellent performance in all weather conditions. Precise steering and good feedback, short braking distances. ConsiderationsHigh price, high wear. Score contributionCategory score × of overall score Dry97.76 × 20% = 19.55 Wet96.79 × 35% = 33.88 Snow96.39 × 30% = 28.92 Comfort97.93 × 5% = 4.9 Value69.29 × 10% = 6.93 | |||||||||||||||||||
| 5 | 13 | 93.73 | 150 | 68.1 | 97.4 | 113 | 45.7 | 53.7 | 95.0 | 90 | 31.8 | 95.9 | 72.8 | 97.4 | 20,738 | 13.78 | 7.88 | 73.3 | |
StrengthsConvincing all rounder with good winter characteristics and good handling in the dry. Good comfort. ConsiderationsAverage mileage. Score contributionCategory score × of overall score Dry97.38 × 20% = 19.48 Wet95.04 × 35% = 33.26 Snow95.94 × 30% = 28.78 Comfort97.39 × 5% = 4.87 Value73.35 × 10% = 7.33 | |||||||||||||||||||
| 6 | 4 | 94.79 | 151 | 66.5 | 95.8 | 115 | 44.9 | 58.0 | 94.3 | 85 | 32.5 | 99.7 | 71.9 | 98.6 | 24,000 | 12.30 | 8.15 | 78.0 | |
StrengthsThe winter kings, winning the snow tests, excellent aquaplaning results, good ride comfort. ConsiderationsSlow steering, understeer in the dry. Score contributionCategory score × of overall score Dry95.79 × 20% = 19.16 Wet94.25 × 35% = 32.99 Snow99.69 × 30% = 29.91 Comfort98.61 × 5% = 4.93 Value78.05 × 10% = 7.8 | |||||||||||||||||||
| 7 | 5 | 94.72 | 149 | 68.0 | 97.4 | 116 | 44.3 | 56.2 | 92.9 | 92 | 32.4 | 96.0 | 74.0 | 95.8 | 29,593 | 9.13 | 7.95 | 91.5 | |
StrengthsLow price, very good in the winter, excellent aquaplaning result, good ride comfort. ConsiderationsSlow steering, understeer in the wet. Score contributionCategory score × of overall score Dry97.39 × 20% = 19.48 Wet92.87 × 35% = 32.5 Snow95.99 × 30% = 28.8 Comfort95.81 × 5% = 4.79 Value91.49 × 10% = 9.15 | |||||||||||||||||||
| 8 | 6 | 94.65 | 153 | 67.4 | 95.8 | 107 | 46.4 | 56.4 | 98.6 | 94 | 31.6 | 93.8 | 70.9 | 100.0 | 24,933 | 12.71 | 8.20 | 78.5 | |
StrengthsA well balanced tire with excellent handling in the wet, low noise. ConsiderationsAverage snow handling, long dry braking. Score contributionCategory score × of overall score Dry95.75 × 20% = 19.15 Wet98.64 × 35% = 34.52 Snow93.77 × 30% = 28.13 Comfort100 × 5% = 5 Value78.47 × 10% = 7.85 | |||||||||||||||||||
| 9 | 11 | 93.94 | 150 | 66.7 | 96.3 | 117 | 45.2 | 56.5 | 93.6 | 88 | 32.1 | 97.7 | 71.9 | 98.6 | 22,602 | 11.55 | 8.30 | 76.8 | |
StrengthsExcellent in the snow, good price / performance ratio, good aquaplaning resistance, low noise. ConsiderationsPoor dry grip and handling. Score contributionCategory score × of overall score Dry96.34 × 20% = 19.27 Wet93.56 × 35% = 32.75 Snow97.7 × 30% = 29.31 Comfort98.61 × 5% = 4.93 Value76.83 × 10% = 7.68 | |||||||||||||||||||
| 10 | 1 | 95.37 | 149 | 68.0 | 97.5 | 112 | 45.1 | 53.1 | 94.8 | 93 | 31.9 | 94.9 | 71.8 | 98.8 | 30,059 | 7.55 | 9.07 | 92.7 | |
StrengthsA good value winter tire with balanced handling in the snow and on dry roads. Short wet braking distances. ConsiderationsLimited aquaplaning resistance, high rolling resistance. Score contributionCategory score × of overall score Dry97.55 × 20% = 19.51 Wet94.84 × 35% = 33.2 Snow94.87 × 30% = 28.46 Comfort98.75 × 5% = 4.94 Value92.7 × 10% = 9.27 | |||||||||||||||||||
| 11 | 15 | 93.14 | 147 | 67.9 | 98.0 | 120 | 44.3 | 54.9 | 91.5 | 92 | 31.6 | 94.8 | 73.9 | 95.9 | 23,301 | 9.87 | 7.78 | 82.8 | |
StrengthsStable handling on snow and dry roads, good aquaplaning resistance. ConsiderationsLimited grip in the wet with understeer. Score contributionCategory score × of overall score Dry97.99 × 20% = 19.6 Wet91.5 × 35% = 32.02 Snow94.81 × 30% = 28.44 Comfort95.94 × 5% = 4.8 Value82.79 × 10% = 8.28 | |||||||||||||||||||
| 12 | 12 | 93.74 | 146 | 66.7 | 97.5 | 114 | 44.8 | 52.7 | 93.5 | 96 | 31.5 | 92.9 | 72.2 | 98.2 | 26,331 | 9.20 | 7.91 | 87.5 | |
StrengthsGood snow traction, short wet and dry braking distances, good value. ConsiderationsAverage handling with delayed turn-in, low comfort. Score contributionCategory score × of overall score Dry97.52 × 20% = 19.5 Wet93.49 × 35% = 32.72 Snow92.85 × 30% = 27.86 Comfort98.2 × 5% = 4.91 Value87.47 × 10% = 8.75 | |||||||||||||||||||
| 13 | 16 | 92.84 | 148 | 67.3 | 97.2 | 118 | 44.7 | 54.4 | 92.3 | 92 | 30.9 | 93.4 | 73.5 | 96.5 | 23,301 | 11.47 | 7.23 | 82.5 | |
StrengthsGood traction and braking in the snow, good aquaplaning resistance. ConsiderationsSlow steering response and poor cornering in the wet and dry. Score contributionCategory score × of overall score Dry97.21 × 20% = 19.44 Wet92.3 × 35% = 32.3 Snow93.42 × 30% = 28.03 Comfort96.46 × 5% = 4.82 Value82.45 × 10% = 8.25 | |||||||||||||||||||
| 14 | 18 | 92.78 | 146 | 67.3 | 98.0 | 115 | 45.7 | 54.6 | 94.5 | 91 | 31.6 | 95.3 | 72.7 | 97.5 | 17,942 | 16.10 | 8.17 | 66.6 | |
StrengthsGood performance in the wet and snow. ConsiderationsUndersteer in the dry, high wear. Score contributionCategory score × of overall score Dry97.97 × 20% = 19.59 Wet94.48 × 35% = 33.07 Snow95.27 × 30% = 28.58 Comfort97.52 × 5% = 4.88 Value66.6 × 10% = 6.66 | |||||||||||||||||||
| 15 | 17 | 92.83 | 146 | 67.7 | 98.1 | 114 | 45.7 | 52.6 | 94.4 | 93 | 31.4 | 94.0 | 73.7 | 96.2 | 20,272 | 12.72 | 8.57 | 71.3 | |
StrengthsGood traction and short braking in the snow, stable wet handling. ConsiderationsPoor snow handling, low aquaplaning resistance, poor comfort, high rolling resistance. Score contributionCategory score × of overall score Dry98.14 × 20% = 19.63 Wet94.4 × 35% = 33.04 Snow94.05 × 30% = 28.21 Comfort96.2 × 5% = 4.81 Value71.35 × 10% = 7.13 | |||||||||||||||||||
| 16 | 10 | 94.12 | 150 | 68.1 | 97.3 | 117 | 44.2 | 53.1 | 91.9 | 91 | 32.7 | 97.2 | 73.1 | 97.0 | 23,301 | 9.33 | 7.53 | 85.1 | |
StrengthsLow price, stable snow performance. ConsiderationsPoor wet braking and handling, average aquaplaning reserves. Score contributionCategory score × of overall score Dry97.27 × 20% = 19.45 Wet91.87 × 35% = 32.15 Snow97.17 × 30% = 29.15 Comfort96.99 × 5% = 4.85 Value85.1 × 10% = 8.51 | |||||||||||||||||||
| 17 | 7 | 94.52 | 152 | 67.8 | 96.4 | 119 | 44.2 | 52.8 | 91.1 | 89 | 32.2 | 97.1 | 73.5 | 96.5 | 27,496 | 7.57 | 7.83 | 94.0 | |
StrengthsBest price / wear ratio, good in the snow. ConsiderationsPoor wet handling, long wet and dry braking distances. Low comfort. Score contributionCategory score × of overall score Dry96.43 × 20% = 19.29 Wet91.1 × 35% = 31.89 Snow97.08 × 30% = 29.12 Comfort96.46 × 5% = 4.82 Value94.02 × 10% = 9.4 | |||||||||||||||||||
| 18 | 14 | 93.61 | 143 | 67.7 | 99.2 | 106 | 47.1 | 55.2 | 99.5 | 98 | 31.2 | 91.5 | 72.8 | 97.4 | 18,408 | 16.88 | 8.25 | 66.3 | |
StrengthsShort wet and dry braking distances, dynamic wet handling. ConsiderationsAverage winter performance, low snow traction, long snow braking, high wear. Score contributionCategory score × of overall score Dry99.19 × 20% = 19.84 Wet99.48 × 35% = 34.82 Snow91.52 × 30% = 27.45 Comfort97.39 × 5% = 4.87 Value66.29 × 10% = 6.63 | |||||||||||||||||||
| 19 | 19 | 92.29 | 147 | 67.5 | 97.8 | 119 | 44.9 | 53.5 | 92.0 | 92 | 31.3 | 94.4 | 72.2 | 98.2 | 21,670 | 12.62 | 8.62 | 73.0 | |
StrengthsGood snow traction, low noise. ConsiderationsPoor snow and wet handling, long wet braking, high rolling resistance. Score contributionCategory score × of overall score Dry97.78 × 20% = 19.56 Wet91.98 × 35% = 32.19 Snow94.44 × 30% = 28.33 Comfort98.2 × 5% = 4.91 Value73.02 × 10% = 7.3 | |||||||||||||||||||
| 20 | 20 | 91.76 | 150 | 68.2 | 97.4 | 118 | 43.9 | 54.4 | 91.7 | 94 | 31.1 | 93.0 | 73.5 | 96.5 | 21,670 | 12.47 | 8.21 | 74.7 | |
StrengthsGood dry handling, low rolling resistance. ConsiderationsPoor handling in the snow and wet. Average comfort. Score contributionCategory score × of overall score Dry97.42 × 20% = 19.48 Wet91.66 × 35% = 32.08 Snow92.99 × 30% = 27.9 Comfort96.46 × 5% = 4.82 Value74.72 × 10% = 7.47 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Ref |
Reference Summer
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— | — | 124 | 70.3 | 108.7 | 102 | 48.2 | 56.2 | 102.4 | 199 | — | — | 75.3 | 94.2 | — | — | 7.10 | — |
Score contributionCategory score × of overall score Dry108.74 × 20% = 21.75 Wet102.4 × 35% = 35.84 Snow— Comfort94.16 × 5% = 4.71 Value— | |||||||||||||||||||
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Weighting vs real impact
What decides this ranking
The weighting is how much each category counts. The real impact is how much of the difference between the tires it creates: a discipline in which every tire performed about the same barely changes the order, however much it counts.
No weighting is recorded for this test, so the weighting here starts from Tire Reviews’ season defaults, not from the test’s own scoring.
- Dry Weighting 20% Real impact 7%
- Wet Weighting 35% Real impact 39%
- Snow Weighting 30% Real impact 19%
- Comfort Weighting 5% Real impact 2%
- Value Weighting 10% Real impact 33%
- Value counts for 2.7% of the score but creates 16% of the difference between the tires, because their results in it were far apart.
- Dry Handling counts for 10% of the score but creates only 2% of the difference, because most tires performed about the same in it.
Every discipline 11
| Discipline | Weighting | Real impact |
|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | 10% | 5% |
| Dry Handling | 10% | 2% |
| Wet Braking | 15.8% | 24% |
| Wet Handling | 15.4% | 12% |
| Straight Aqua | 3.9% | 3% |
| Snow Braking | 13.8% | 9% |
| Snow Handling | 16.2% | 10% |
| Noise | 5% | 2% |
| Wear | 3.7% | 13% |
| Value | 2.7% | 16% |
| Rolling Resistance | 3.6% | 4% |
How it is worked out: each discipline’s weighting is multiplied by the spread of its results (the gap across the middle half of the tires, as a percentage of the best result), then shared out so that all the disciplines add up to 100%. It estimates what separates the tires; it is not a second set of weights, and it follows the weights you set.
How your ranking is calculated
Each discipline is scored against the best non-reference tire in the full test field: best ÷ result × 100 when lower is better, or result ÷ best × 100 when higher is better. Discipline scores are rounded to two decimal places, then combined using your weights.
Within-category weights divide that category’s share of the overall score. A 50% wet category and 40% wet-braking share give wet braking 20% of the total. A weight is a scoring priority, not a measure of its actual effect on the ranking: the performance gaps matter too. What decides this ranking ↑
Published joint positions are preserved separately. Calculated positions tie only when their underlying scores match; two displayed scores can look equal after rounding.
A zero weight excludes that category or discipline. At least one active discipline is required, and the disciplines in every active category must have a positive total.
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