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2022 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test

Joint test winnersMichelin Alpin 6 Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2

Following on from the fifty six winter tire braking shootout, these are the top twenty winter tires in the full Auto Bild Full Winter Tire Test!

Data analyzed and reviewed byJonathan Benson
11 min read Updated
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Tires tested
20
Tested size
215/55 R17
Disciplines
15

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Tire shortlist

20 Tires tested

Published finishing positions, with the strengths and considerations from this test. Owner reviews cover other sizes and driving conditions.

Joint1st

Michelin Alpin 6

+Test winner with convincing driving performance in all weather conditions, precise steering behavior, sporty dynamic handling behavior, high mileage.

−Expensive.

35 owner reviews Test Results
Joint1st

Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2

+Convincing all-round talent with very good mileage and good economy, precise handling on wet roads, good aquaplaning qualities.

−Average comfort.

3 owner reviews Test Results
3rd

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+

+Premium winter profile with top performance on snow-covered slopes, balanced driving characteristics on wet and dry slopes, good economy.

−Average comfort.

20 owner reviews Test Results
4th

Dunlop Winter Sport 5

+Snow professional with stable driving characteristics on wet and dry slopes, good traction and precise handling on snow, good mileage.

−Exemplary.

47 owner reviews Test Results
5th

Cooper Discoverer Winter

+Inexpensive branded tire with a balanced performance profile, impressive suitability for snow, stable handling in the dry, short braking distances in the dry.

−Average comfort.

1 owner review Test Results
6th

Bridgestone Blizzak LM005

+Winter tires with convincing handling qualities on wet and dry roads, precise steering, short wet and dry braking distances.

−Moderate mileage, loud tire noise.

115 owner reviews Test Results
7th

Hankook Winter I cept RS3

+New winter profile with balanced driving characteristics, dynamic wet and dry handling, good aquaplaning reserves.

−Moderate mileage, average comfort.

28 owner reviews Test Results
8th

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P

+Top winter tires with excellent driving dynamics properties in all weather conditions, fuel-efficient rolling resistance.

−Limited mileage and economy.

33 owner reviews Test Results
Joint9th

BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2

+Snow pro with very good driving performance on packed snow, good aquaplaning reserves, pleasantly quiet driving comfort.

−Slightly longer wet braking distances, high price.

30 owner reviews Test Results
Joint9th

Semperit Speed Grip 5

+Short braking distances and precise handling on ice and snow, very good aquaplaning qualities, low rolling resistance.

−Moderate wet grip, longer wet and dry braking distances.

3 owner reviews Test Results
11th

Kleber Krisalp HP3

+Convincing qualities on ice and snow, good safety reserves for aquaplaning, low price.

−Extended wet braking distances, understeering wet and dry handling.

36 owner reviews Test Results
12th

Vredestein Wintrac Pro

+Safe handling in all weather conditions, short snow and dry braking distances.

−Extended wet braking distances, moderate mileage and economy.

30 owner reviews Test Results
13th

Falken Eurowinter HS01

+Short snow braking distances, very good safety reserves for aquaplaning, stable dry handling.

−Moderate cornering on snowy and wet slopes, increased rolling resistance.

23 owner reviews Test Results
14th

Nexen Winguard Sport

+Good traction and short braking distances on snow, stable wet and dry handling.

−Understeering behavior on snow, limited mileage, high rolling resistance.

21 owner reviews Test Results
15th

Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6

+Balanced winter properties, safe aquaplaning behavior, low price.

−Slightly longer wet and dry braking distances, low mileage, high rolling resistance.

8 owner reviews Test Results
16th

Firestone Winterhawk 4

+Convincing snow qualities, low rolling noise, very good mileage.

−Only satisfactory dry qualities, longer wet and dry braking distances, moderate driving comfort.

6 owner reviews Test Results
17th

Kumho Winter Craft WP52

+Dynamic dry handling, high mileage, good economy.

−Limited grip level in the wet, heavy understeering when handling in the wet, low aquaplaning reserves.

9 owner reviews Test Results
18th

Nokian Snowproof P

+Dynamic dry handling, low rolling noise, good mileage.

−Moderate cornering and understeering behavior on snow, limited aquaplaning qualities.

10 owner reviews Test Results
Joint19th

Fulda Kristall Control HP2

+Short snow braking distances, good economy with high mileage.

−Significantly understeering handling in all weather conditions, longer wet and dry braking distances.

12 owner reviews Test Results
Joint19th

Uniroyal WinterExpert

+Convincing winter qualities, low rolling resistance.

−Delayed steering response, heavily understeering wet and dry handling, extended wet and dry braking distances.

7 owner reviews Test Results

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2022 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test · 215/55 R17

TireMichelin Alpin 6Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+Dunlop Winter Sport 5Cooper Discoverer WinterBridgestone Blizzak LM005Hankook Winter I cept RS3Continental WinterContact TS 870 PBFGoodrich gForce Winter 2Semperit Speed Grip 5Kleber Krisalp HP3Vredestein Wintrac ProFalken Eurowinter HS01Nexen Winguard SportMaxxis Premitra Snow WP6Firestone Winterhawk 4Kumho Winter Craft WP52Nokian Snowproof PFulda Kristall Control HP2Uniroyal WinterExpert
PositionJoint 1stJoint 1st3rd4th5th6th7th8thJoint 9thJoint 9th11th12th13th14th15th16th17th18thJoint 19thJoint 19th
Category scores (% of best)
Dry99.5%97.5%97.8%97.2%98.8%100%97.5%99.5%97.2%95.8%97.2%98.9%97.1%96.7%96.1%95.3%99.6%98.7%95.5%94.4%
Wet96.9%96.2%96.4%95.4%94.8%99.4%96.1%97.2%94.7%94.8%93.5%94.1%94.2%93.5%94.6%94.5%92%91.8%93%91.5%
Snow97%97.5%98.6%98%97.8%96.5%96.8%98.5%98.5%97.8%99.1%96.8%95.6%97%96.7%98%94.6%95.7%96.1%98.7%
Comfort96.5%97.2%97.9%96.5%98.9%95.7%97.5%98.9%99.2%97.1%98.6%96.7%96.9%100%99.2%98.7%96%100%94.8%97.9%
Value82.3%81.3%79.6%78%76.4%71.9%71.4%72.6%73.1%80.7%78.3%70.6%76.1%72.5%69.8%87.8%90.6%81.4%86.9%80.2%
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The full test

The evidence behind the verdict

Following on from the fifty six winter tire braking shootout, these are the top twenty winter tires in the full Auto Bild Full Winter Tire Test! 

Test setup & methodology

The test setting, the conditions recorded and how the results contribute to the score.

Recorded test conditions

Recorded test conditions

Dry Braking
62.1 → 0.0 mph
Wet Braking
62.1 → 0.0 mph
Snow Braking
31.1 → 0.0 mph

As with the Auto Bild All Season tire test, Auto Bild have performed one of the best winter tire tests of the year, and have even tested wear! Overall the results are going to cause a little confusion, as the Michelin Alpin 6 wins this test overall, after performing relatively poorly in the 2022/23 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test.

While the test sizes are similar, both 17" wheels, it's important to note that the Tire Reviews test was 225/45 R17 and this test 215/55 R17. This result for the Alpin 6 is far more in line with the norm for the French winter tire, which makes us further believe there was a problem with the tires we tested earlier this year. In short, there's no need to avoid the Michelin Alpin 6!

Other standouts are the new Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 finishing tied first place overall, and the new aging Goodyear and Dunlop winter tire combination finishing third and fourth!

Auto Bild also included an unnamed budget winter tire to highlight out good this group of tires really is. You can see it listed as "Reference Budget" in the charts below.

Wear

Projected tire tread life is a treat for tire tests, and with over 13,000 kms (8,000 miles) difference between the best and worst, it's data we love to see!

Recent Kumho products have been testing extremely well in wear tests, and this test is no different with the Kumho WinterCraft WP52 just edging out the Michelin Alpin 6 for top spot! Third to fifth spots essentially tied for third, with Firestone, Fulda and Pirelli all performing very well in the wear test.

Wear

Predicted tread life in KM

Higher is better ↑
Position / TireResultGap to best
1Kumho Winter Craft WP52
 25,919 miles Best
2Michelin Alpin 6
 25,435 miles -484 miles
3Firestone Winterhawk 4
 24,760 miles -1,159 miles
4Fulda Kristall Control HP2
 24,727 miles -1,192 miles
5Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
 24,708 miles -1,211 miles
6Nokian Snowproof P
 24,058 miles -1,861 miles
7Falken Eurowinter HS01
 23,597 miles -2,322 miles
8Dunlop Winter Sport 5
 22,892 miles -3,027 miles
9Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+
 22,738 miles -3,181 miles
10Kleber Krisalp HP3
 21,446 miles -4,473 miles
11Cooper Discoverer Winter
 20,933 miles -4,986 miles
12BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2
 20,826 miles -5,093 miles
13Semperit Speed Grip 5
 20,817 miles -5,102 miles
14Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
 19,517 miles -6,402 miles
15Uniroyal WinterExpert
 19,223 miles -6,696 miles
16Hankook Winter I cept RS3
 19,193 miles -6,726 miles
17Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
 19,008 miles -6,911 miles
18Nexen Winguard Sport
 18,829 miles -7,090 miles
19Vredestein Wintrac Pro
 18,627 miles -7,292 miles
20Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
 17,710 miles -8,209 miles

The difference between best and worst was 31.7% (8,209 miles).

When you combine the projected wear with the purchase price, you can work out a value based on euros per 1000km. As the Kumho was one of the lower priced tires in the test, it naturally has the best value, with Michelin dropping to the second half of the table thanks to the expensive purchase price.

Value

Euros/1000km based on cost/wear

Lower is better ↓
Position / TireResultGap to bestcost per 1,000 miles
1Kumho Winter Craft WP52
 11.03 Price/1000 Best €35.46
2Firestone Winterhawk 4
 12.67 Price/1000 +1.64 Price/1000 €33.65
3Fulda Kristall Control HP2
 13.44 Price/1000 +2.41 Price/1000 €34.01
4Nexen Winguard Sport
 14.85 Price/1000 +3.82 Price/1000 €44.98
5Cooper Discoverer Winter
 15.29 Price/1000 +4.26 Price/1000 €42.00
6Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
 15.44 Price/1000 +4.41 Price/1000 €46.92
7Kleber Krisalp HP3
 15.79 Price/1000 +4.76 Price/1000 €39.17
8Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
 16.09 Price/1000 +5.06 Price/1000 €41.84
9Semperit Speed Grip 5
 16.12 Price/1000 +5.09 Price/1000 €33.82
10Falken Eurowinter HS01
 16.33 Price/1000 +5.30 Price/1000 €49.98
11Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+
 16.67 Price/1000 +5.64 Price/1000 €39.64
12Nokian Snowproof P
 17.31 Price/1000 +6.28 Price/1000 €39.54
13Michelin Alpin 6
 17.35 Price/1000 +6.32 Price/1000 €41.55
14Hankook Winter I cept RS3
 17.64 Price/1000 +6.61 Price/1000 €45.97
15Uniroyal WinterExpert
 17.78 Price/1000 +6.75 Price/1000 €32.25
16Dunlop Winter Sport 5
 17.91 Price/1000 +6.88 Price/1000 €42.64
17Vredestein Wintrac Pro
 19.35 Price/1000 +8.32 Price/1000 €45.83
18Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
 19.74 Price/1000 +8.71 Price/1000 €45.79
19BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2
 20.59 Price/1000 +9.56 Price/1000 €46.86
20Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
 23.7 Price/1000 +12.67 Price/1000 €45.77

The difference between best and worst was 114.9% (12.67 Price/1000). Over 25,000 miles the cheapest tire to own (Uniroyal WinterExpert) works out €443 cheaper than the most expensive (Falken Eurowinter HS01).

How this is calculated

Assumes a typical car doing 29 mpg (rolling resistance causing 20% of fuel use), fuel at €6.25 per gallon and €70 fitting per set of four. Purchase prices are from the time of the 2022 test; financing costs are excluded.

Dry

The reference summer tire had a clear lead in dry braking, stopping the VW Golf nearly 13 feet shorter than the best winter tire! The Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 and Michelin Alpin 6 were the best of the winters, with the reference budget winter being the worst.

Dry Braking

Dry braking in feet (62 - 0 mph)

Lower is better ↓
Position / TireResultGap to bestResidual speed
RefReference Summer
 128 ft -13 ft 0 mph
1Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
 141 ft Best 0 mph
2Michelin Alpin 6
 141 ft 0 ft 4 mph
3Kumho Winter Craft WP52
 142 ft +1 ft 7 mph
3Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
 142 ft +1 ft 7 mph
3Cooper Discoverer Winter
 142 ft +1 ft 7 mph
6Vredestein Wintrac Pro
 143 ft +2 ft 9 mph
7Nokian Snowproof P
 144 ft +3 ft 11 mph
8Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+
 145 ft +4 ft 13 mph
9Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
 146 ft +5 ft 15 mph
9Kleber Krisalp HP3
 146 ft +5 ft 15 mph
11BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2
 147 ft +6 ft 16 mph
12Dunlop Winter Sport 5
 147 ft +6 ft 16 mph
13Falken Eurowinter HS01
 148 ft +7 ft 17 mph
14Hankook Winter I cept RS3
 148 ft +7 ft 17 mph
15Nexen Winguard Sport
 149 ft +8 ft 19 mph
16Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
 150 ft +9 ft 20 mph
17Semperit Speed Grip 5
 151 ft +10 ft 21 mph
18Fulda Kristall Control HP2
 152 ft +11 ft 22 mph
19Firestone Winterhawk 4
 153 ft +12 ft 22 mph
20Uniroyal WinterExpert
 155 ft +14 ft 24 mph
RefReference Winter Budget
 155 ft +14 ft 24 mph

The difference between best and worst was 21% (27 ft ≈ 1.8 Car Lengths). From 80 mph, the Uniroyal WinterExpert would still be travelling at 24 mph when the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 had stopped.

Residual speed is calculated from the measured braking distances, assuming constant deceleration; it is not a separate measurement.

Dry handling was also led by the summer tire, with the Bridgestone again the best of the winter tires.

Dry Handling

Dry Handling Average Speed

Higher is better ↑
Position / TireResultGap to best
RefReference Summer
 78.0 mph +1.3 mph
1Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
 76.7 mph Best
2Kumho Winter Craft WP52
 76.6 mph -0.1 mph
3Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
 76.6 mph -0.1 mph
4Hankook Winter I cept RS3
 76.4 mph -0.3 mph
5Nokian Snowproof P
 76.3 mph -0.4 mph
6Michelin Alpin 6
 76.2 mph -0.5 mph
7
 75.9 mph -0.8 mph
7Nexen Winguard Sport
 75.9 mph -0.8 mph
RefReference Winter Budget
 75.9 mph -0.8 mph
9Vredestein Wintrac Pro
 75.9 mph -0.8 mph
10Dunlop Winter Sport 5
 75.7 mph -1.0 mph
11Falken Eurowinter HS01
 75.6 mph -1.1 mph
12Semperit Speed Grip 5
 75.5 mph -1.2 mph
12Cooper Discoverer Winter
 75.5 mph -1.2 mph
14Fulda Kristall Control HP2
 75.4 mph -1.3 mph
14Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
 75.4 mph -1.3 mph
14Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
 75.4 mph -1.3 mph
17Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+
 75.4 mph -1.3 mph
17Firestone Winterhawk 4
 75.4 mph -1.3 mph
17BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2
 75.4 mph -1.3 mph
20Kleber Krisalp HP3
 75.1 mph -1.6 mph
21Uniroyal WinterExpert
 75.0 mph -1.7 mph

The difference between best and worst was 3.8% (3 mph).

Wet

The summer tire was also best in wet braking, which is very normal for this sort of testing. Once again the Bridgestone was the best of the winter tires, with Michelin in second place.

The reference budget tire had dangerously low levels of grip in both the wet grip tests.

Wet Braking

Wet braking in feet (62 - 0 mph)

Lower is better ↓
Position / TireResultGap to bestResidual speed
RefReference Summer
 159 ft -9 ft 0 mph
1Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
 168 ft Best 0 mph
2Michelin Alpin 6
 175 ft +7 ft 16 mph
3Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
 177 ft +9 ft 18 mph
3Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
 177 ft +9 ft 18 mph
5Cooper Discoverer Winter
 180 ft +12 ft 21 mph
6Dunlop Winter Sport 5
 181 ft +13 ft 22 mph
6Hankook Winter I cept RS3
 181 ft +13 ft 22 mph
8Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+
 182 ft +14 ft 22 mph
9BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2
 183 ft +15 ft 23 mph
9Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
 183 ft +15 ft 23 mph
11Kumho Winter Craft WP52
 184 ft +16 ft 24 mph
12Firestone Winterhawk 4
 184 ft +16 ft 24 mph
12Nokian Snowproof P
 184 ft +16 ft 24 mph
14Semperit Speed Grip 5
 185 ft +17 ft 24 mph
15Falken Eurowinter HS01
 186 ft +18 ft 25 mph
15Nexen Winguard Sport
 186 ft +18 ft 25 mph
17Fulda Kristall Control HP2
 189 ft +21 ft 26 mph
18Vredestein Wintrac Pro
 189 ft +21 ft 27 mph
18Uniroyal WinterExpert
 189 ft +21 ft 27 mph
20Kleber Krisalp HP3
 191 ft +23 ft 28 mph
RefReference Winter Budget
 213 ft +45 ft 37 mph

The difference between best and worst was 34.1% (54 ft ≈ 3.7 Car Lengths). From 80 mph, the Kleber Krisalp HP3 would still be travelling at 28 mph when the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 had stopped.

Residual speed is calculated from the measured braking distances, assuming constant deceleration; it is not a separate measurement.

The Bridgestone led wet handling, with the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 second. The reference summer tire could only manage top third.

Wet Handling

Wet Handling Average Speed

Higher is better ↑
Position / TireResultGap to best
1Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
 45.2 mph Best
2Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
 45.0 mph -0.2 mph
3Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
 44.8 mph -0.4 mph
3Michelin Alpin 6
 44.8 mph -0.4 mph
5Hankook Winter I cept RS3
 44.7 mph -0.5 mph
6Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+
 44.7 mph -0.5 mph
7Dunlop Winter Sport 5
 44.6 mph -0.6 mph
RefReference Summer
 44.4 mph -0.8 mph
8Firestone Winterhawk 4
 44.3 mph -0.9 mph
9Vredestein Wintrac Pro
 44.2 mph -1.0 mph
9Nexen Winguard Sport
 44.2 mph -1.0 mph
11Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
 44.2 mph -1.0 mph
12BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2
 44.0 mph -1.2 mph
12Falken Eurowinter HS01
 44.0 mph -1.2 mph
14Cooper Discoverer Winter
 43.9 mph -1.3 mph
15Kleber Krisalp HP3
 43.7 mph -1.5 mph
16Nokian Snowproof P
 43.6 mph -1.6 mph
17Semperit Speed Grip 5
 43.4 mph -1.8 mph
17Kumho Winter Craft WP52
 43.4 mph -1.8 mph
19Uniroyal WinterExpert
 42.9 mph -2.3 mph
20Fulda Kristall Control HP2
 42.7 mph -2.5 mph
RefReference Winter Budget
 38.5 mph -6.7 mph

The difference between best and worst was 14.9% (6.7 mph).

The Hankook Winter Icept RS3 had the best straight aquaplaning result.

Straight Aqua

Float Speed in mph

Higher is better ↑
Position / TireResultGap to best
1Hankook Winter I cept RS3
 50.5 mph Best
2Semperit Speed Grip 5
 50.1 mph -0.4 mph
3Kleber Krisalp HP3
 50.0 mph -0.5 mph
4BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2
 49.6 mph -0.9 mph
5Falken Eurowinter HS01
 49.5 mph -1.0 mph
6Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
 49.3 mph -1.2 mph
7Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
 49.0 mph -1.5 mph
7Firestone Winterhawk 4
 49.0 mph -1.5 mph
9Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
 49.0 mph -1.5 mph
10Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+
 48.9 mph -1.6 mph
10Michelin Alpin 6
 48.9 mph -1.6 mph
RefReference Summer
 48.8 mph -1.7 mph
12Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
 48.7 mph -1.8 mph
13Vredestein Wintrac Pro
 47.9 mph -2.6 mph
14Cooper Discoverer Winter
 47.6 mph -2.9 mph
15Fulda Kristall Control HP2
 47.1 mph -3.4 mph
16Nexen Winguard Sport
 46.7 mph -3.8 mph
17Kumho Winter Craft WP52
 46.7 mph -3.8 mph
18Dunlop Winter Sport 5
 46.4 mph -4.1 mph
19Uniroyal WinterExpert
 46.2 mph -4.3 mph
20Nokian Snowproof P
 44.4 mph -6.1 mph
RefReference Winter Budget
 41.7 mph -8.8 mph

The difference between best and worst was 17.5% (8.8 mph).

Snow

BFGoodrich led snow braking.

Snow Braking

Snow braking in feet (31 - 0 mph)

Lower is better ↓
Position / TireResultGap to bestResidual speed
1BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2
 83 ft Best 0 mph
2Kleber Krisalp HP3
 84 ft +1 ft 5 mph
2Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+
 84 ft +1 ft 5 mph
2Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
 84 ft +1 ft 5 mph
5Semperit Speed Grip 5
 85 ft +2 ft 11 mph
5Falken Eurowinter HS01
 85 ft +2 ft 11 mph
7Uniroyal WinterExpert
 86 ft +3 ft 13 mph
8Nokian Snowproof P
 86 ft +3 ft 14 mph
9Fulda Kristall Control HP2
 86 ft +3 ft 15 mph
9Cooper Discoverer Winter
 86 ft +3 ft 15 mph
9Vredestein Wintrac Pro
 86 ft +3 ft 15 mph
9Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
 86 ft +3 ft 15 mph
9Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
 86 ft +3 ft 15 mph
14Michelin Alpin 6
 87 ft +4 ft 16 mph
14Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
 87 ft +4 ft 16 mph
14Firestone Winterhawk 4
 87 ft +4 ft 16 mph
14Nexen Winguard Sport
 87 ft +4 ft 16 mph
18Dunlop Winter Sport 5
 87 ft +4 ft 16 mph
19Hankook Winter I cept RS3
 87 ft +4 ft 17 mph
20Kumho Winter Craft WP52
 90 ft +7 ft 21 mph
RefReference Winter Budget
 91 ft +8 ft 23 mph
RefReference Summer
 134 ft +51 ft 49 mph

The difference between best and worst was 61% (51 ft ≈ 3.4 Car Lengths). From 80 mph, the Kumho Winter Craft WP52 would still be travelling at 21 mph when the BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 had stopped.

Residual speed is calculated from the measured braking distances, assuming constant deceleration; it is not a separate measurement.

The Uniroyal WinterExpert led snow traction testing.

Snow Traction

Pulling Force in pounds-force

Higher is better ↑
Position / TireResultGap to best
1Uniroyal WinterExpert
 589 lbf Best
2Kleber Krisalp HP3
 586 lbf -3 lbf
3Dunlop Winter Sport 5
 586 lbf -3 lbf
4Nexen Winguard Sport
 583 lbf -6 lbf
5Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
 581 lbf -8 lbf
6Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+
 580 lbf -9 lbf
7Michelin Alpin 6
 580 lbf -9 lbf
8Firestone Winterhawk 4
 580 lbf -9 lbf
9Cooper Discoverer Winter
 577 lbf -12 lbf
10BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2
 575 lbf -14 lbf
11Vredestein Wintrac Pro
 575 lbf -14 lbf
12Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
 575 lbf -14 lbf
13Fulda Kristall Control HP2
 574 lbf -15 lbf
14Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
 573 lbf -16 lbf
15Semperit Speed Grip 5
 571 lbf -18 lbf
16Nokian Snowproof P
 569 lbf -20 lbf
17Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
 566 lbf -23 lbf
18Hankook Winter I cept RS3
 562 lbf -27 lbf
19Falken Eurowinter HS01
 553 lbf -36 lbf
20Kumho Winter Craft WP52
 549 lbf -40 lbf
RefReference Winter Budget
 519 lbf -70 lbf
RefReference Summer
 194 lbf -395 lbf

The difference between best and worst was 67% (395 lbf).

The Uniroyal also led snow handling.

Snow Handling

Snow handling average speed

Higher is better ↑
Position / TireResultGap to best
1Uniroyal WinterExpert
 34.5 mph Best
2Kleber Krisalp HP3
 34.1 mph -0.4 mph
3Semperit Speed Grip 5
 33.9 mph -0.6 mph
3Firestone Winterhawk 4
 33.9 mph -0.6 mph
3Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+
 33.9 mph -0.6 mph
6Hankook Winter I cept RS3
 33.8 mph -0.7 mph
6Cooper Discoverer Winter
 33.8 mph -0.7 mph
6BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2
 33.8 mph -0.7 mph
9Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
 33.7 mph -0.8 mph
9Dunlop Winter Sport 5
 33.7 mph -0.8 mph
11Michelin Alpin 6
 33.4 mph -1.1 mph
11Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
 33.4 mph -1.1 mph
13Vredestein Wintrac Pro
 33.3 mph -1.2 mph
13Kumho Winter Craft WP52
 33.3 mph -1.2 mph
15Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
 33.2 mph -1.3 mph
16Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
 33.1 mph -1.4 mph
16Falken Eurowinter HS01
 33.1 mph -1.4 mph
18Fulda Kristall Control HP2
 33.0 mph -1.5 mph
19Nexen Winguard Sport
 32.9 mph -1.6 mph
20Nokian Snowproof P
 32.7 mph -1.8 mph
RefReference Winter Budget
 32.1 mph -2.4 mph

The difference between best and worst was 6.8% (2.4 mph).

Environment

The Nokian Snowproof P was the quietest tire on test.

Noise

External noise in dB

Lower is better ↓
Position / TireResultGap to best
1Nexen Winguard Sport
 69.7 dB Best
1Nokian Snowproof P
 69.7 dB Best
3BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2
 70.3 dB +0.60 dB
3Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
 70.3 dB +0.60 dB
5Cooper Discoverer Winter
 70.5 dB +0.80 dB
5Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
 70.5 dB +0.80 dB
7Firestone Winterhawk 4
 70.6 dB +0.90 dB
8Kleber Krisalp HP3
 70.7 dB +1.00 dB
9Uniroyal WinterExpert
 71.2 dB +1.50 dB
9Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+
 71.2 dB +1.50 dB
RefReference Winter Budget
 71.3 dB +1.60 dB
11Hankook Winter I cept RS3
 71.5 dB +1.80 dB
12Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
 71.7 dB +2.00 dB
13Semperit Speed Grip 5
 71.8 dB +2.10 dB
14Falken Eurowinter HS01
 71.9 dB +2.20 dB
15Vredestein Wintrac Pro
 72.1 dB +2.40 dB
16Michelin Alpin 6
 72.2 dB +2.50 dB
16Dunlop Winter Sport 5
 72.2 dB +2.50 dB
18Kumho Winter Craft WP52
 72.6 dB +2.90 dB
RefReference Summer
 72.7 dB +3.00 dB
19Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
 72.8 dB +3.10 dB
20Fulda Kristall Control HP2
 73.5 dB +3.80 dB

The difference between best and worst was 5.5% (3.8 dB).

The Uniroyal had the lowest rolling resistance, with the Continental WinterContact TS870P in second.

Rolling Resistance

Rolling resistance in kg t

Lower is better ↓
Position / TireResultGap to bestExtra fuel / year
1Uniroyal WinterExpert
 6.68 kg/t Best $0
2Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
 7.3 kg/t +0.62 kg/t $27
3Semperit Speed Grip 5
 7.39 kg/t +0.71 kg/t $31
4Nokian Snowproof P
 8.06 kg/t +1.38 kg/t $61
5Fulda Kristall Control HP2
 8.18 kg/t +1.50 kg/t $66
6Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+
 8.21 kg/t +1.53 kg/t $67
7BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2
 8.31 kg/t +1.63 kg/t $72
8Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
 8.32 kg/t +1.64 kg/t $72
8Firestone Winterhawk 4
 8.32 kg/t +1.64 kg/t $72
10Kleber Krisalp HP3
 8.33 kg/t +1.65 kg/t $73
10Michelin Alpin 6
 8.33 kg/t +1.65 kg/t $73
12Dunlop Winter Sport 5
 8.37 kg/t +1.69 kg/t $74
13Vredestein Wintrac Pro
 8.4 kg/t +1.72 kg/t $76
14Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
 8.74 kg/t +2.06 kg/t $91
15Hankook Winter I cept RS3
 8.87 kg/t +2.19 kg/t $96
RefReference Summer
 8.87 kg/t +2.19 kg/t $96
16Cooper Discoverer Winter
 8.89 kg/t +2.21 kg/t $97
17Kumho Winter Craft WP52
 9.04 kg/t +2.36 kg/t $104
18
 9.12 kg/t +2.44 kg/t $107
19Nexen Winguard Sport
 9.41 kg/t +2.73 kg/t $120
20Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
 9.53 kg/t +2.85 kg/t $125
21Falken Eurowinter HS01
 9.94 kg/t +3.26 kg/t $143

The difference between best and worst was 48.8% (3.26 kg / t). Over 12,000 miles a year at $3.60/gal, the Falken Eurowinter HS01 uses about 40 gal ($143) more fuel than the Uniroyal WinterExpert.

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Calculated estimates, not additional measurements. Use the controls to explore the assumptions.

12,000 mi
$3.60/gal
Estimates based on typical driving conditions. Rolling resistance accounts for approximately 20% of IC vehicle fuel consumption and 25% of EV energy consumption. Actual savings vary based on driving style, vehicle weight, road conditions, and tire age. For comparative purposes only. Lifetime savings based on a 40,000km / 25,000 mile tread life.

The Continental and Michelin were the most expensive tires to buy.

Results

Joint 1st

Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2

215/55 R17 98V XL
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
Exemplary.
Dry97.5%
Wet96.2%
Snow97.5%
Comfort97.2%
Value81.3%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (15)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tires in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

TestPosition in disciplineResultGap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better9th / 20146 ft+5 ft
Dry HandlingHigher is better13th / 2075.4 mph-1.3 mph
Wet BrakingLower is better3rd / 20177 ft+9 ft
Wet HandlingHigher is better2nd / 2045.0 mph-0.2 mph
Wet CircleLower is better7th / 2012.41 s+0.39 s
Straight AquaHigher is better9th / 2049.0 mph-1.5 mph
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better14th / 208.1 ft/s²-1.5 ft/s²
Snow BrakingLower is better14th / 2087 ft+4 ft
Snow TractionHigher is better14th / 20573 lbf-16 lbf
Snow HandlingHigher is better11th / 2033.4 mph-1.1 mph
Snow SlalomHigher is better1st / 2012.6 ft/s²Best in this discipline
NoiseLower is better12th / 2071.7 dB+2.00 dB
WearHigher is better5th / 2024,708 miles-1,211 miles
ValueLower is better8th / 2016.09 Price/1000+5.06 Price/1000
Rolling ResistanceLower is better14th / 208.74 kg/t+2.06 kg/t
EU Label
C/B/71
Price
640.00
Joint 1st

Michelin Alpin 6

215/55 R17 94V
Michelin Alpin 6
Exemplary.
Dry99.5%
Wet96.9%
Snow97%
Comfort96.5%
Value82.3%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (15)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tires in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

TestPosition in disciplineResultGap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better2nd / 20141 ft0 ft
Dry HandlingHigher is better6th / 2076.2 mph-0.5 mph
Wet BrakingLower is better2nd / 20175 ft+7 ft
Wet HandlingHigher is better3rd / 2044.8 mph-0.4 mph
Wet CircleLower is better5th / 2012.34 s+0.32 s
Straight AquaHigher is better10th / 2048.9 mph-1.6 mph
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better10th / 208.6 ft/s²-1.0 ft/s²
Snow BrakingLower is better14th / 2087 ft+4 ft
Snow TractionHigher is better7th / 20580 lbf-9 lbf
Snow HandlingHigher is better11th / 2033.4 mph-1.1 mph
Snow SlalomHigher is better14th / 2012.1 ft/s²-0.5 ft/s²
NoiseLower is better16th / 2072.2 dB+2.50 dB
WearHigher is better2nd / 2025,435 miles-484 miles
ValueLower is better13th / 2017.35 Price/1000+6.32 Price/1000
Rolling ResistanceLower is better10th / 208.33 kg/t+1.65 kg/t
EU Label
C/B/69
Price
720.00
3rd

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+

215/55 R17 98V XL
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+
Exemplary.
Dry97.8%
Wet96.4%
Snow98.6%
Comfort97.9%
Value79.6%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (15)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tires in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

TestPosition in disciplineResultGap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better8th / 20145 ft+4 ft
Dry HandlingHigher is better16th / 2075.4 mph-1.3 mph
Wet BrakingLower is better8th / 20182 ft+14 ft
Wet HandlingHigher is better6th / 2044.7 mph-0.5 mph
Wet CircleLower is better2nd / 2012.21 s+0.19 s
Straight AquaHigher is better10th / 2048.9 mph-1.6 mph
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better4th / 209.1 ft/s²-0.5 ft/s²
Snow BrakingLower is better2nd / 2084 ft+1 ft
Snow TractionHigher is better6th / 20580 lbf-9 lbf
Snow HandlingHigher is better3rd / 2033.9 mph-0.6 mph
Snow SlalomHigher is better9th / 2012.4 ft/s²-0.2 ft/s²
NoiseLower is better9th / 2071.2 dB+1.50 dB
WearHigher is better9th / 2022,738 miles-3,181 miles
ValueLower is better11th / 2016.67 Price/1000+5.64 Price/1000
Rolling ResistanceLower is better6th / 208.21 kg/t+1.53 kg/t
EU Label
C/B/71
Price
610.00
4th

Dunlop Winter Sport 5

215/55 R17 98V XL
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
Exemplary.
Dry97.2%
Wet95.4%
Snow98%
Comfort96.5%
Value78%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (15)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tires in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

TestPosition in disciplineResultGap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better12th / 20147 ft+6 ft
Dry HandlingHigher is better9th / 2075.7 mph-1.0 mph
Wet BrakingLower is better6th / 20181 ft+13 ft
Wet HandlingHigher is better7th / 2044.6 mph-0.6 mph
Wet CircleLower is better4th / 2012.33 s+0.31 s
Straight AquaHigher is better18th / 2046.4 mph-4.1 mph
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better11th / 208.5 ft/s²-1.1 ft/s²
Snow BrakingLower is better18th / 2087 ft+4 ft
Snow TractionHigher is better3rd / 20586 lbf-3 lbf
Snow HandlingHigher is better9th / 2033.7 mph-0.8 mph
Snow SlalomHigher is better3rd / 2012.4 ft/s²-0.2 ft/s²
NoiseLower is better16th / 2072.2 dB+2.50 dB
WearHigher is better8th / 2022,892 miles-3,027 miles
ValueLower is better16th / 2017.91 Price/1000+6.88 Price/1000
Rolling ResistanceLower is better12th / 208.37 kg/t+1.69 kg/t
EU Label
C/C/71
Price
660.00
5th

Cooper Discoverer Winter

215/55 R17 98V XL
Cooper Discoverer Winter
Exemplary.
Dry98.8%
Wet94.8%
Snow97.8%
Comfort98.9%
Value76.4%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (15)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tires in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

TestPosition in disciplineResultGap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better3rd / 20142 ft+1 ft
Dry HandlingHigher is better11th / 2075.5 mph-1.2 mph
Wet BrakingLower is better5th / 20180 ft+12 ft
Wet HandlingHigher is better14th / 2043.9 mph-1.3 mph
Wet CircleLower is better11th / 2012.43 s+0.41 s
Straight AquaHigher is better14th / 2047.6 mph-2.9 mph
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better13th / 208.1 ft/s²-1.5 ft/s²
Snow BrakingLower is better9th / 2086 ft+3 ft
Snow TractionHigher is better9th / 20577 lbf-12 lbf
Snow HandlingHigher is better6th / 2033.8 mph-0.7 mph
Snow SlalomHigher is better3rd / 2012.4 ft/s²-0.2 ft/s²
NoiseLower is better5th / 2070.5 dB+0.80 dB
WearHigher is better11th / 2020,933 miles-4,986 miles
ValueLower is better5th / 2015.29 Price/1000+4.26 Price/1000
Rolling ResistanceLower is better16th / 208.89 kg/t+2.21 kg/t
EU Label
C/B/71
Price
515.00
6th

Bridgestone Blizzak LM005

215/55 R17 98V XL
Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
Good.
Dry100%
Wet99.4%
Snow96.5%
Comfort95.7%
Value71.9%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (15)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tires in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

TestPosition in disciplineResultGap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better1st / 20141 ftBest in this discipline
Dry HandlingHigher is better1st / 2076.7 mphBest in this discipline
Wet BrakingLower is better1st / 20168 ftBest in this discipline
Wet HandlingHigher is better1st / 2045.2 mphBest in this discipline
Wet CircleLower is better1st / 2012.02 sBest in this discipline
Straight AquaHigher is better12th / 2048.7 mph-1.8 mph
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better3rd / 209.1 ft/s²-0.5 ft/s²
Snow BrakingLower is better9th / 2086 ft+3 ft
Snow TractionHigher is better12th / 20575 lbf-14 lbf
Snow HandlingHigher is better16th / 2033.1 mph-1.4 mph
Snow SlalomHigher is better16th / 2012.1 ft/s²-0.5 ft/s²
NoiseLower is better19th / 2072.8 dB+3.10 dB
WearHigher is better14th / 2019,517 miles-6,402 miles
ValueLower is better18th / 2019.74 Price/1000+8.71 Price/1000
Rolling ResistanceLower is better8th / 208.32 kg/t+1.64 kg/t
EU Label
C/A/71
Price
620.00
7th

Hankook Winter I cept RS3

215/55 R17 98V XL
Hankook Winter I cept RS3
Good.
Dry97.5%
Wet96.1%
Snow96.8%
Comfort97.5%
Value71.4%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (15)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tires in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

TestPosition in disciplineResultGap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better14th / 20148 ft+7 ft
Dry HandlingHigher is better4th / 2076.4 mph-0.3 mph
Wet BrakingLower is better6th / 20181 ft+13 ft
Wet HandlingHigher is better5th / 2044.7 mph-0.5 mph
Wet CircleLower is better12th / 2012.47 s+0.45 s
Straight AquaHigher is better1st / 2050.5 mphBest in this discipline
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better6th / 209.0 ft/s²-0.6 ft/s²
Snow BrakingLower is better19th / 2087 ft+4 ft
Snow TractionHigher is better18th / 20562 lbf-27 lbf
Snow HandlingHigher is better6th / 2033.8 mph-0.7 mph
Snow SlalomHigher is better6th / 2012.4 ft/s²-0.2 ft/s²
NoiseLower is better11th / 2071.5 dB+1.80 dB
WearHigher is better16th / 2019,193 miles-6,726 miles
ValueLower is better14th / 2017.64 Price/1000+6.61 Price/1000
Rolling ResistanceLower is better15th / 208.87 kg/t+2.19 kg/t
EU Label
C/A/71
Price
545.00
8th

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P

215/55 R17 98V XL
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
Good.
Dry99.5%
Wet97.2%
Snow98.5%
Comfort98.9%
Value72.6%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (15)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tires in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

TestPosition in disciplineResultGap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better3rd / 20142 ft+1 ft
Dry HandlingHigher is better3rd / 2076.6 mph-0.1 mph
Wet BrakingLower is better3rd / 20177 ft+9 ft
Wet HandlingHigher is better3rd / 2044.8 mph-0.4 mph
Wet CircleLower is better2nd / 2012.21 s+0.19 s
Straight AquaHigher is better7th / 2049.0 mph-1.5 mph
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better5th / 209.0 ft/s²-0.6 ft/s²
Snow BrakingLower is better2nd / 2084 ft+1 ft
Snow TractionHigher is better5th / 20581 lbf-8 lbf
Snow HandlingHigher is better9th / 2033.7 mph-0.8 mph
Snow SlalomHigher is better6th / 2012.4 ft/s²-0.2 ft/s²
NoiseLower is better5th / 2070.5 dB+0.80 dB
WearHigher is better17th / 2019,008 miles-6,911 miles
ValueLower is better20th / 2023.7 Price/1000+12.67 Price/1000
Rolling ResistanceLower is better2nd / 207.3 kg/t+0.62 kg/t
EU Label
B/B/71
Price
725.00
Joint 9th

BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2

215/55 R17 98V XL
BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2
Good.
Dry97.2%
Wet94.7%
Snow98.5%
Comfort99.2%
Value73.1%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (15)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tires in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

TestPosition in disciplineResultGap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better11th / 20147 ft+6 ft
Dry HandlingHigher is better16th / 2075.4 mph-1.3 mph
Wet BrakingLower is better9th / 20183 ft+15 ft
Wet HandlingHigher is better12th / 2044.0 mph-1.2 mph
Wet CircleLower is better15th / 2012.62 s+0.60 s
Straight AquaHigher is better4th / 2049.6 mph-0.9 mph
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better8th / 208.7 ft/s²-0.9 ft/s²
Snow BrakingLower is better1st / 2083 ftBest in this discipline
Snow TractionHigher is better10th / 20575 lbf-14 lbf
Snow HandlingHigher is better6th / 2033.8 mph-0.7 mph
Snow SlalomHigher is better3rd / 2012.4 ft/s²-0.2 ft/s²
NoiseLower is better3rd / 2070.3 dB+0.60 dB
WearHigher is better12th / 2020,826 miles-5,093 miles
ValueLower is better19th / 2020.59 Price/1000+9.56 Price/1000
Rolling ResistanceLower is better7th / 208.31 kg/t+1.63 kg/t
EU Label
C/B/69
Price
690.00
Joint 9th

Semperit Speed Grip 5

215/55 R17 98V XL
Semperit Speed Grip 5
Good.
Dry95.8%
Wet94.8%
Snow97.8%
Comfort97.1%
Value80.7%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (15)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tires in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

TestPosition in disciplineResultGap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better17th / 20151 ft+10 ft
Dry HandlingHigher is better11th / 2075.5 mph-1.2 mph
Wet BrakingLower is better14th / 20185 ft+17 ft
Wet HandlingHigher is better17th / 2043.4 mph-1.8 mph
Wet CircleLower is better14th / 2012.59 s+0.57 s
Straight AquaHigher is better2nd / 2050.1 mph-0.4 mph
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better1st / 209.6 ft/s²Best in this discipline
Snow BrakingLower is better5th / 2085 ft+2 ft
Snow TractionHigher is better15th / 20571 lbf-18 lbf
Snow HandlingHigher is better3rd / 2033.9 mph-0.6 mph
Snow SlalomHigher is better9th / 2012.4 ft/s²-0.2 ft/s²
NoiseLower is better13th / 2071.8 dB+2.10 dB
WearHigher is better13th / 2020,817 miles-5,102 miles
ValueLower is better9th / 2016.12 Price/1000+5.09 Price/1000
Rolling ResistanceLower is better3rd / 207.39 kg/t+0.71 kg/t
EU Label
C/C/72
Price
540.00
11th

Kleber Krisalp HP3

215/55 R17 98V XL
Kleber Krisalp HP3
Good.
Dry97.2%
Wet93.5%
Snow99.1%
Comfort98.6%
Value78.3%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (15)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tires in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

TestPosition in disciplineResultGap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better9th / 20146 ft+5 ft
Dry HandlingHigher is better19th / 2075.1 mph-1.6 mph
Wet BrakingLower is better20th / 20191 ft+23 ft
Wet HandlingHigher is better15th / 2043.7 mph-1.5 mph
Wet CircleLower is better17th / 2012.65 s+0.63 s
Straight AquaHigher is better3rd / 2050.0 mph-0.5 mph
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better7th / 208.9 ft/s²-0.7 ft/s²
Snow BrakingLower is better2nd / 2084 ft+1 ft
Snow TractionHigher is better2nd / 20586 lbf-3 lbf
Snow HandlingHigher is better2nd / 2034.1 mph-0.4 mph
Snow SlalomHigher is better6th / 2012.4 ft/s²-0.2 ft/s²
NoiseLower is better8th / 2070.7 dB+1.00 dB
WearHigher is better10th / 2021,446 miles-4,473 miles
ValueLower is better7th / 2015.79 Price/1000+4.76 Price/1000
Rolling ResistanceLower is better10th / 208.33 kg/t+1.65 kg/t
EU Label
C/B/69
Price
545.00
12th

Vredestein Wintrac Pro

215/55 R17 98V XL
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
Good.
Dry98.9%
Wet94.1%
Snow96.8%
Comfort96.7%
Value70.6%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (15)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tires in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

TestPosition in disciplineResultGap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better6th / 20143 ft+2 ft
Dry HandlingHigher is better8th / 2075.9 mph-0.8 mph
Wet BrakingLower is better18th / 20189 ft+21 ft
Wet HandlingHigher is better9th / 2044.2 mph-1.0 mph
Wet CircleLower is better7th / 2012.41 s+0.39 s
Straight AquaHigher is better13th / 2047.9 mph-2.6 mph
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better11th / 208.5 ft/s²-1.1 ft/s²
Snow BrakingLower is better9th / 2086 ft+3 ft
Snow TractionHigher is better11th / 20575 lbf-14 lbf
Snow HandlingHigher is better13th / 2033.3 mph-1.2 mph
Snow SlalomHigher is better14th / 2012.1 ft/s²-0.5 ft/s²
NoiseLower is better15th / 2072.1 dB+2.40 dB
WearHigher is better19th / 2018,627 miles-7,292 miles
ValueLower is better17th / 2019.35 Price/1000+8.32 Price/1000
Rolling ResistanceLower is better13th / 208.4 kg/t+1.72 kg/t
EU Label
C/B/72
Price
580.00
13th

Falken Eurowinter HS01

215/55 R17 98V XL
Falken Eurowinter HS01
Good.
Dry97.1%
Wet94.2%
Snow95.6%
Comfort96.9%
Value76.1%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (15)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tires in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

TestPosition in disciplineResultGap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better13th / 20148 ft+7 ft
Dry HandlingHigher is better10th / 2075.6 mph-1.1 mph
Wet BrakingLower is better15th / 20186 ft+18 ft
Wet HandlingHigher is better12th / 2044.0 mph-1.2 mph
Wet CircleLower is better18th / 2012.66 s+0.64 s
Straight AquaHigher is better5th / 2049.5 mph-1.0 mph
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better8th / 208.7 ft/s²-0.9 ft/s²
Snow BrakingLower is better5th / 2085 ft+2 ft
Snow TractionHigher is better19th / 20553 lbf-36 lbf
Snow HandlingHigher is better16th / 2033.1 mph-1.4 mph
Snow SlalomHigher is better18th / 2011.9 ft/s²-0.7 ft/s²
NoiseLower is better14th / 2071.9 dB+2.20 dB
WearHigher is better7th / 2023,597 miles-2,322 miles
ValueLower is better10th / 2016.33 Price/1000+5.30 Price/1000
Rolling ResistanceLower is better20th / 209.94 kg/t+3.26 kg/t
EU Label
D/B/70
Price
620.00
14th

Nexen Winguard Sport

215/55 R17 98V XL
Nexen Winguard Sport
Good.
Dry96.7%
Wet93.5%
Snow97%
Comfort100%
Value72.5%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (15)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tires in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

TestPosition in disciplineResultGap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better15th / 20149 ft+8 ft
Dry HandlingHigher is better7th / 2075.9 mph-0.8 mph
Wet BrakingLower is better15th / 20186 ft+18 ft
Wet HandlingHigher is better9th / 2044.2 mph-1.0 mph
Wet CircleLower is better10th / 2012.42 s+0.40 s
Straight AquaHigher is better16th / 2046.7 mph-3.8 mph
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better17th / 207.4 ft/s²-2.2 ft/s²
Snow BrakingLower is better14th / 2087 ft+4 ft
Snow TractionHigher is better4th / 20583 lbf-6 lbf
Snow HandlingHigher is better19th / 2032.9 mph-1.6 mph
Snow SlalomHigher is better12th / 2012.2 ft/s²-0.4 ft/s²
NoiseLower is better1st / 2069.7 dBBest in this discipline
WearHigher is better18th / 2018,829 miles-7,090 miles
ValueLower is better4th / 2014.85 Price/1000+3.82 Price/1000
Rolling ResistanceLower is better18th / 209.41 kg/t+2.73 kg/t
EU Label
D/B/70
Price
450.00
15th

Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6

215/55 R17 98V XL
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
Good.
Dry96.1%
Wet94.6%
Snow96.7%
Comfort99.2%
Value69.8%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (15)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tires in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

TestPosition in disciplineResultGap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better16th / 20150 ft+9 ft
Dry HandlingHigher is better13th / 2075.4 mph-1.3 mph
Wet BrakingLower is better9th / 20183 ft+15 ft
Wet HandlingHigher is better11th / 2044.2 mph-1.0 mph
Wet CircleLower is better6th / 2012.39 s+0.37 s
Straight AquaHigher is better6th / 2049.3 mph-1.2 mph
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better16th / 207.8 ft/s²-1.8 ft/s²
Snow BrakingLower is better9th / 2086 ft+3 ft
Snow TractionHigher is better17th / 20566 lbf-23 lbf
Snow HandlingHigher is better15th / 2033.2 mph-1.3 mph
Snow SlalomHigher is better11th / 2012.3 ft/s²-0.3 ft/s²
NoiseLower is better3rd / 2070.3 dB+0.60 dB
WearHigher is better20th / 2017,710 miles-8,209 miles
ValueLower is better6th / 2015.44 Price/1000+4.41 Price/1000
Rolling ResistanceLower is better19th / 209.53 kg/t+2.85 kg/t
EU Label
C/B/70
Price
440.00
16th

Firestone Winterhawk 4

215/55 R17 98V XL
Firestone Winterhawk 4
Fair.
Dry95.3%
Wet94.5%
Snow98%
Comfort98.7%
Value87.8%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (15)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tires in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

TestPosition in disciplineResultGap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better19th / 20153 ft+12 ft
Dry HandlingHigher is better16th / 2075.4 mph-1.3 mph
Wet BrakingLower is better12th / 20184 ft+16 ft
Wet HandlingHigher is better8th / 2044.3 mph-0.9 mph
Wet CircleLower is better7th / 2012.41 s+0.39 s
Straight AquaHigher is better7th / 2049.0 mph-1.5 mph
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better15th / 207.9 ft/s²-1.7 ft/s²
Snow BrakingLower is better14th / 2087 ft+4 ft
Snow TractionHigher is better8th / 20580 lbf-9 lbf
Snow HandlingHigher is better3rd / 2033.9 mph-0.6 mph
Snow SlalomHigher is better2nd / 2012.5 ft/s²-0.1 ft/s²
NoiseLower is better7th / 2070.6 dB+0.90 dB
WearHigher is better3rd / 2024,760 miles-1,159 miles
ValueLower is better2nd / 2012.67 Price/1000+1.64 Price/1000
Rolling ResistanceLower is better8th / 208.32 kg/t+1.64 kg/t
EU Label
C/B/71
Price
505.00
17th

Kumho Winter Craft WP52

215/55 R17 98V XL
Kumho Winter Craft WP52
Fair.
Dry99.6%
Wet92%
Snow94.6%
Comfort96%
Value90.6%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (15)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tires in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

TestPosition in disciplineResultGap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better3rd / 20142 ft+1 ft
Dry HandlingHigher is better2nd / 2076.6 mph-0.1 mph
Wet BrakingLower is better11th / 20184 ft+16 ft
Wet HandlingHigher is better17th / 2043.4 mph-1.8 mph
Wet CircleLower is better20th / 2012.77 s+0.75 s
Straight AquaHigher is better17th / 2046.7 mph-3.8 mph
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better19th / 206.7 ft/s²-2.9 ft/s²
Snow BrakingLower is better20th / 2090 ft+7 ft
Snow TractionHigher is better20th / 20549 lbf-40 lbf
Snow HandlingHigher is better13th / 2033.3 mph-1.2 mph
Snow SlalomHigher is better17th / 2012.0 ft/s²-0.6 ft/s²
NoiseLower is better18th / 2072.6 dB+2.90 dB
WearHigher is better1st / 2025,919 milesBest in this discipline
ValueLower is better1st / 2011.03 Price/1000Best in this discipline
Rolling ResistanceLower is better17th / 209.04 kg/t+2.36 kg/t
EU Label
C/B/72
Price
460.00
18th

Nokian Snowproof P

215/55 R17 98V XL
Nokian Snowproof P
Fair.
Dry98.7%
Wet91.8%
Snow95.7%
Comfort100%
Value81.4%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (15)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tires in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

TestPosition in disciplineResultGap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better7th / 20144 ft+3 ft
Dry HandlingHigher is better5th / 2076.3 mph-0.4 mph
Wet BrakingLower is better12th / 20184 ft+16 ft
Wet HandlingHigher is better16th / 2043.6 mph-1.6 mph
Wet CircleLower is better13th / 2012.48 s+0.46 s
Straight AquaHigher is better20th / 2044.4 mph-6.1 mph
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better20th / 205.9 ft/s²-3.7 ft/s²
Snow BrakingLower is better8th / 2086 ft+3 ft
Snow TractionHigher is better16th / 20569 lbf-20 lbf
Snow HandlingHigher is better20th / 2032.7 mph-1.8 mph
Snow SlalomHigher is better20th / 2011.9 ft/s²-0.7 ft/s²
NoiseLower is better1st / 2069.7 dBBest in this discipline
WearHigher is better6th / 2024,058 miles-1,861 miles
ValueLower is better12th / 2017.31 Price/1000+6.28 Price/1000
Rolling ResistanceLower is better4th / 208.06 kg/t+1.38 kg/t
EU Label
C/B/69
Price
670.00
Joint 19th

Fulda Kristall Control HP2

215/55 R17 98V XL
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
Fair.
Dry95.5%
Wet93%
Snow96.1%
Comfort94.8%
Value86.9%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (15)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tires in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

TestPosition in disciplineResultGap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better18th / 20152 ft+11 ft
Dry HandlingHigher is better13th / 2075.4 mph-1.3 mph
Wet BrakingLower is better17th / 20189 ft+21 ft
Wet HandlingHigher is better20th / 2042.7 mph-2.5 mph
Wet CircleLower is better19th / 2012.69 s+0.67 s
Straight AquaHigher is better15th / 2047.1 mph-3.4 mph
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better2nd / 209.3 ft/s²-0.3 ft/s²
Snow BrakingLower is better9th / 2086 ft+3 ft
Snow TractionHigher is better13th / 20574 lbf-15 lbf
Snow HandlingHigher is better18th / 2033.0 mph-1.5 mph
Snow SlalomHigher is better18th / 2011.9 ft/s²-0.7 ft/s²
NoiseLower is better20th / 2073.5 dB+3.80 dB
WearHigher is better4th / 2024,727 miles-1,192 miles
ValueLower is better3rd / 2013.44 Price/1000+2.41 Price/1000
Rolling ResistanceLower is better5th / 208.18 kg/t+1.50 kg/t
EU Label
C/C/72
Price
535.00
Joint 19th

Uniroyal WinterExpert

215/55 R17 98V XL
Uniroyal WinterExpert
Fair.
Dry94.4%
Wet91.5%
Snow98.7%
Comfort97.9%
Value80.2%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (15)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tires in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

TestPosition in disciplineResultGap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better20th / 20155 ft+14 ft
Dry HandlingHigher is better20th / 2075.0 mph-1.7 mph
Wet BrakingLower is better18th / 20189 ft+21 ft
Wet HandlingHigher is better19th / 2042.9 mph-2.3 mph
Wet CircleLower is better16th / 2012.63 s+0.61 s
Straight AquaHigher is better19th / 2046.2 mph-4.3 mph
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better18th / 207.1 ft/s²-2.5 ft/s²
Snow BrakingLower is better7th / 2086 ft+3 ft
Snow TractionHigher is better1st / 20589 lbfBest in this discipline
Snow HandlingHigher is better1st / 2034.5 mphBest in this discipline
Snow SlalomHigher is better12th / 2012.2 ft/s²-0.4 ft/s²
NoiseLower is better9th / 2071.2 dB+1.50 dB
WearHigher is better15th / 2019,223 miles-6,696 miles
ValueLower is better15th / 2017.78 Price/1000+6.75 Price/1000
Rolling ResistanceLower is better1st / 206.68 kg/tBest in this discipline
EU Label
C/C/72
Price
550.00

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Discussion

7 comments
  1. kayman archived

    That Type R in dry handling and rolling resistance is some new tire made by Honda? :)

    #9575
        1. TireReviews kayman archived

          I guess the vtec didn't kick in, should be much higher.

          #9602
  2. Filippo archived

    The Continental 870 was also tested in the last year Bild test, scoring the first place for projected wear (45000 km). How is possibile that the same tire, with similar dimensions, this year has a result of 30000 km, which let heavely down the total score?

    #8507
  3. Deividas Smagorius archived

    Just checked on Autobild site, Nexen shoud be Winguard Sport 2

    #8427
  4. Florin Bogdan archived

    Different size with different results, not the first time, do you know what car was used by them?Maybe a tire performance can be affected by the car, Thanks

    #8417
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