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2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tire Test
- Tested size
- 245/45 R18
- Tires tested
- 20
- Disciplines
- 12
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| ft ↓ | mph ↑ | ft ↓ | mph ↑ | mph ↑ | ft ↓ | lbf ↑ | mph ↑ | dB ↓ | miles ↑ | Price/1000 ↓ | kg/t ↓ | |||||||||
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| 1 | 2 | 97.07 | 137 | 68.7 | 100.0 | 164 | 46.2 | 53.5 | 97.0 | 80 | 676 | 37.4 | 98.2 | 70.1 | 99.4 | 29,807 | 15.22 | 7.97 | 86.9 | |
StrengthsTest winner with high levels of grip in the snow, dynamic wet and dry handling, short braking distances, very low wear, low rolling resistance. ConsiderationsHigh price. Score contributionCategory score × of overall score Dry99.96 × 20% = 19.99 Wet97.03 × 35% = 33.96 Snow98.21 × 30% = 29.46 Comfort99.43 × 5% = 4.97 Value86.86 × 10% = 8.69 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 2 | 1 | 97.08 | 146 | 68.4 | 97.0 | 155 | 45.9 | 54.4 | 99.3 | 80 | 681 | 38.0 | 98.8 | 71.3 | 97.8 | 24,967 | 14.68 | 7.35 | 84.2 | |
StrengthsConvincing all round performance, excellent winter properties, good wet and dry handling, low rolling resistance. ConsiderationsAverage wear. Score contributionCategory score × of overall score Dry96.96 × 20% = 19.39 Wet99.26 × 35% = 34.74 Snow98.8 × 30% = 29.64 Comfort97.76 × 5% = 4.89 Value84.18 × 10% = 8.42 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 3 | 6 | 94.89 | 147 | 68.6 | 96.8 | 176 | 44.7 | 55.7 | 93.0 | 81 | 696 | 38.1 | 99.3 | 72.7 | 95.9 | 25,221 | 13.55 | 7.83 | 84.0 | |
StrengthsExcellent in the snow and on dry roads, safe characteristics on wet roads, good aquaplaning resistance. ConsiderationsAverage comfort. Score contributionCategory score × of overall score Dry96.78 × 20% = 19.36 Wet93.01 × 35% = 32.55 Snow99.28 × 30% = 29.78 Comfort95.87 × 5% = 4.79 Value84.01 × 10% = 8.4 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 4= | 5 | 95.00 | 145 | 67.2 | 96.3 | 175 | 45.1 | 55.0 | 93.5 | 81 | 677 | 37.7 | 98.2 | 69.7 | 100.0 | 27,514 | 12.99 | 8.44 | 85.4 | |
StrengthsConvincing winter tire with good economy, good in the snow, good aquaplaning resistance and low wear. ConsiderationsIncreased rolling resistance. Score contributionCategory score × of overall score Dry96.32 × 20% = 19.26 Wet93.53 × 35% = 32.74 Snow98.21 × 30% = 29.46 Comfort100 × 5% = 5 Value85.44 × 10% = 8.54 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 4= | 19 | 92.34 | 145 | 67.4 | 96.5 | 176 | 44.7 | 54.7 | 92.8 | 81 | 516 | 37.7 | 90.0 | 69.7 | 100.0 | 26,750 | 12.08 | 8.67 | 85.3 | |
StrengthsWell priced with good performance level and safe handling in all weather, low wear. ConsiderationsHigh rolling resistance. Score contributionCategory score × of overall score Dry96.51 × 20% = 19.3 Wet92.83 × 35% = 32.49 Snow90.04 × 30% = 27.01 Comfort100 × 5% = 5 Value85.33 × 10% = 8.53 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 6 | 7 | 94.74 | 144 | 68.4 | 97.5 | 166 | 45.5 | 55.1 | 96.1 | 82 | 650 | 37.4 | 96.1 | 74.2 | 93.9 | 24,712 | 13.33 | 8.59 | 80.9 | |
StrengthsNew winter profile with sporty performance on wet and dry roads, good in the snow, short snow and wet braking distances. ConsiderationsHigh rolling resistance. Score contributionCategory score × of overall score Dry97.45 × 20% = 19.49 Wet96.11 × 35% = 33.64 Snow96.07 × 30% = 28.82 Comfort93.94 × 5% = 4.7 Value80.89 × 10% = 8.09 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 7 | 4 | 95.31 | 151 | 68.6 | 95.4 | 163 | 46.2 | 54.4 | 97.4 | 83 | 658 | 37.8 | 96.6 | 71.2 | 97.9 | 27,005 | 14.73 | 8.26 | 82.9 | |
StrengthsWet specialist with sporty dynamic handling in all weather conditions, precise steering, very low wear. ConsiderationsLong dry braking distances, high price. Score contributionCategory score × of overall score Dry95.36 × 20% = 19.07 Wet97.37 × 35% = 34.08 Snow96.59 × 30% = 28.98 Comfort97.89 × 5% = 4.89 Value82.89 × 10% = 8.29 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 8 | 10 | 93.51 | 150 | 68.0 | 95.5 | 180 | 44.6 | 55.7 | 91.9 | 82 | 654 | 38.2 | 97.0 | 74.8 | 93.2 | 26,495 | 14.77 | 7.59 | 84.9 | |
StrengthsBalanced winter tires with excellent grip in the snow, high aquaplaning resistance, good comfort. ConsiderationsExtended wet braking, high price. Score contributionCategory score × of overall score Dry95.45 × 20% = 19.09 Wet91.91 × 35% = 32.17 Snow97.03 × 30% = 29.11 Comfort93.18 × 5% = 4.66 Value84.88 × 10% = 8.49 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 9= | 3 | 95.49 | 145 | 68.1 | 96.8 | 158 | 46.2 | 51.6 | 98.2 | 85 | 642 | 37.0 | 94.2 | 72.8 | 95.7 | 26,750 | 12.08 | 8.18 | 87.1 | |
StrengthsShort braking distances and dynamic behavior in the wet, high mileage, good value. ConsiderationsLow aquaplaning resistance. Score contributionCategory score × of overall score Dry96.84 × 20% = 19.37 Wet98.2 × 35% = 34.37 Snow94.2 × 30% = 28.26 Comfort95.74 × 5% = 4.79 Value87.06 × 10% = 8.71 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 9= | 9 | 93.57 | 144 | 68.7 | 97.7 | 180 | 45.2 | 55.0 | 92.5 | 83 | 647 | 37.2 | 95.4 | 74.7 | 93.3 | 24,457 | 12.83 | 7.95 | 83.7 | |
StrengthsGood traction and short braking distances, good aquaplaning resistance, dynamic dry handling. ConsiderationsExtended wet braking. Score contributionCategory score × of overall score Dry97.72 × 20% = 19.54 Wet92.49 × 35% = 32.37 Snow95.4 × 30% = 28.62 Comfort93.31 × 5% = 4.67 Value83.74 × 10% = 8.37 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 11 | 15 | 92.95 | 153 | 66.2 | 93.2 | 186 | 43.2 | 56.7 | 89.7 | 80 | 661 | 37.8 | 97.6 | 74.2 | 93.9 | 26,241 | 11.60 | 7.67 | 89.4 | |
StrengthsGood snow grip, good aquaplaning resistance, good levels of comfort, low wear. ConsiderationsUndersteer in the wet and dry, extended wet braking. Score contributionCategory score × of overall score Dry93.2 × 20% = 18.64 Wet89.7 × 35% = 31.4 Snow97.59 × 30% = 29.28 Comfort93.94 × 5% = 4.7 Value89.42 × 10% = 8.94 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 12 | 8 | 94.20 | 143 | 68.3 | 97.6 | 170 | 45.8 | 54.5 | 95.2 | 82 | 645 | 37.2 | 95.7 | 72.7 | 95.9 | 24,967 | 14.56 | 8.85 | 78.6 | |
StrengthsBalanced in all weather conditions, short snow braking distances, dynamic wet handling. ConsiderationsAverage value, increased rolling resistance. Score contributionCategory score × of overall score Dry97.63 × 20% = 19.53 Wet95.17 × 35% = 33.31 Snow95.72 × 30% = 28.72 Comfort95.87 × 5% = 4.79 Value78.57 × 10% = 7.86 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 13 | 12 | 93.23 | 149 | 67.1 | 95.1 | 180 | 45.1 | 52.2 | 91.8 | 83 | 646 | 37.0 | 95.0 | 72.1 | 96.7 | 25,986 | 11.12 | 8.34 | 87.5 | |
StrengthsShort braking distances and good traction on snow, dynamic wet handling, low wear, low price. ConsiderationsAverage aquaplaning resistance, long wet braking. Score contributionCategory score × of overall score Dry95.07 × 20% = 19.01 Wet91.76 × 35% = 32.11 Snow95.03 × 30% = 28.51 Comfort96.67 × 5% = 4.83 Value87.53 × 10% = 8.75 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 14 | 11 | 93.26 | 148 | 67.5 | 95.5 | 175 | 44.6 | 54.5 | 92.8 | 82 | 672 | 37.7 | 97.5 | 71.4 | 97.6 | 20,890 | 14.72 | 8.23 | 75.4 | |
StrengthsGood in the snow, high aquaplaning resistance, good levels of comfort. ConsiderationsAverage wet grip, high wear. Score contributionCategory score × of overall score Dry95.49 × 20% = 19.1 Wet92.83 × 35% = 32.49 Snow97.48 × 30% = 29.25 Comfort97.62 × 5% = 4.88 Value75.43 × 10% = 7.54 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 15 | 18 | 92.71 | 148 | 67.9 | 95.8 | 180 | 44.3 | 54.2 | 91.4 | 82 | 637 | 37.3 | 95.4 | 71.1 | 98.0 | 21,910 | 11.77 | 8.53 | 80.4 | |
StrengthsGood in the snow and on dry roads, good aquaplaning reserves. ConsiderationsLong wet braking, average wear, high rolling resistance. Score contributionCategory score × of overall score Dry95.76 × 20% = 19.15 Wet91.37 × 35% = 31.98 Snow95.44 × 30% = 28.63 Comfort98.03 × 5% = 4.9 Value80.41 × 10% = 8.04 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 16= | 13 | 93.12 | 146 | 68.2 | 96.8 | 177 | 44.4 | 52.1 | 91.7 | 84 | 648 | 36.8 | 94.9 | 71.1 | 98.0 | 23,183 | 13.80 | 7.42 | 82.9 | |
StrengthsGood snow qualities, good value. ConsiderationsLow levels of grip in the wet. Score contributionCategory score × of overall score Dry96.78 × 20% = 19.36 Wet91.74 × 35% = 32.11 Snow94.91 × 30% = 28.47 Comfort98.03 × 5% = 4.9 Value82.87 × 10% = 8.29 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 16= | 14 | 93.07 | 144 | 66.4 | 96.0 | 186 | 43.5 | 52.9 | 89.3 | 81 | 636 | 37.2 | 95.4 | 70.6 | 98.7 | 27,769 | 10.41 | 8.52 | 90.8 | |
StrengthsBalance performance in the dry, low noise, low rolling resistance. ConsiderationsUndersteer in the snow, average aquaplaning resistance. Score contributionCategory score × of overall score Dry96 × 20% = 19.2 Wet89.26 × 35% = 31.24 Snow95.37 × 30% = 28.61 Comfort98.73 × 5% = 4.94 Value90.83 × 10% = 9.08 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 18 | 17 | 92.72 | 150 | 66.5 | 94.2 | 184 | 43.6 | 50.9 | 89.2 | 81 | 676 | 37.1 | 97.4 | 70.7 | 98.6 | 24,457 | 11.18 | 8.50 | 84.9 | |
StrengthsWell priced with good snow performance, low noise. ConsiderationsUndersteer in the wet and dry, average aquaplaning resistance. Score contributionCategory score × of overall score Dry94.22 × 20% = 18.84 Wet89.2 × 35% = 31.22 Snow97.45 × 30% = 29.23 Comfort98.59 × 5% = 4.93 Value84.93 × 10% = 8.49 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 19 | 16 | 92.79 | 143 | 68.0 | 97.4 | 180 | 43.8 | 53.4 | 90.8 | 85 | 635 | 37.2 | 94.3 | 71.7 | 97.2 | 24,712 | 16.22 | 6.95 | 84.0 | |
StrengthsGood in the snow and dry, low fuel use. ConsiderationsAverage wet grip, high price, high wear. Score contributionCategory score × of overall score Dry97.45 × 20% = 19.49 Wet90.76 × 35% = 31.76 Snow94.26 × 30% = 28.28 Comfort97.21 × 5% = 4.86 Value84.01 × 10% = 8.4 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 20 | 20 | 91.05 | 151 | 66.1 | 93.7 | 177 | 44.3 | 55.8 | 92.4 | 86 | 624 | 35.7 | 92.0 | 72.8 | 95.7 | 18,598 | 11.69 | 8.69 | 75.9 | |
StrengthsGood aquaplaning resistance, low noise, low price. ConsiderationsAverage grip in the snow, understeer in the dry, high wear. Score contributionCategory score × of overall score Dry93.7 × 20% = 18.74 Wet92.4 × 35% = 32.34 Snow91.97 × 30% = 27.59 Comfort95.74 × 5% = 4.79 Value75.92 × 10% = 7.59 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Ref |
Reference Summer
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— | — | 122 | 68.9 | 106.5 | 161 | 46.0 | 58.2 | 98.5 | 168 | 94 | 23.7 | 40.7 | 70.4 | 99.0 | — | — | — | — |
Score contributionCategory score × of overall score Dry106.45 × 20% = 21.29 Wet98.46 × 35% = 34.46 Snow40.67 × 30% = 12.2 Comfort99.01 × 5% = 4.95 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 12%
- Wet Weighting 35% Real impact 36%
- Snow Weighting 30% Real impact 22%
- Comfort Weighting 5% Real impact 3%
- Value Weighting 10% Real impact 26%
- Value counts for 2.7% of the score but creates 12% of the difference between the tires, because their results in it were far apart.
- Snow Handling counts for 10.5% of the score but creates only 4% of the difference, because most tires performed about the same in it.
Every discipline 12
| Discipline | Weighting | Real impact |
|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | 10% | 8% |
| Dry Handling | 10% | 4% |
| Wet Braking | 15.8% | 23% |
| Wet Handling | 15.4% | 11% |
| Straight Aqua | 3.9% | 3% |
| Snow Braking | 9% | 6% |
| Snow Traction | 10.5% | 12% |
| Snow Handling | 10.5% | 4% |
| Noise | 5% | 3% |
| Wear | 3.7% | 7% |
| Value | 2.7% | 12% |
| Rolling Resistance | 3.6% | 7% |
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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