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2023 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test

Jonathan Benson
Data analyzed and reviewed by Jonathan Benson
6 min read Updated
Contents
  1. Introduction
  2. Dry
  3. Wet
  4. Snow
  5. Comfort
  6. Value
  7. Results
  8. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
  9. Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV
  10. Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ SUV
  11. Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
  12. Vredestein Wintrac Pro
  13. Hankook Winter i cept evo 3 X
  14. Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro
  15. Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
  16. Firestone Winterhawk 4
  17. Superia Bluewin SUV 2

The 2023 AutoBild Allrad tire test, conducted using a BMW X3, displayed various tires' performance in numerous categories. Auto Bild tested the popular 225/60 R18 SUV / CUV crossover size and also included a summer tire as reference.

Test Publication:
225/60 R18 10 tires 5 categories
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Test Publication:
Auto Bild Allrad
https://www.autobild.de/ratgeber/reifen/
Images courtesy of Auto Bild Allrad
Test Size: 225/60 R18
Tires Tested: 10 tires
Test Categories:
5 categories (14 tests)
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Dry

In dry conditions, the Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro and Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV were top performers in braking and handling respectively.

Dry Braking

Dry braking in meters (0 - 0 km/h) (Lower is better)
  1. Reference Summer Ref
    38.50 M
  2. Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro
    40.90 M
  3. Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plu
    41.30 M
  4. Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
    41.40 M
  5. Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV
    41.50 M
  6. Vredestein Wintrac Pro
    41.60 M
  7. Superia Bluewin SUV 2
    41.70 M
  8. Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
    41.70 M
  9. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
    41.80 M
  10. Hankook Winter i cept evo 3 X
    42.80 M
  11. Firestone Winterhawk 4
    43.40 M

Dry Handling

Dry Handling Average Speed (Higher is better)
  1. Reference Summer Ref
    96.40 Km/H
  2. Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV
    94.60 Km/H
  3. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
    94.30 Km/H
  4. Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro
    94.10 Km/H
  5. Vredestein Wintrac Pro
    93.90 Km/H
  6. Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
    93.90 Km/H
  7. Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
    93.80 Km/H
  8. Superia Bluewin SUV 2
    93.70 Km/H
  9. Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plu
    93.60 Km/H
  10. Hankook Winter i cept evo 3 X
    93.20 Km/H
  11. Firestone Winterhawk 4
    92.00 Km/H

Wet

For wet conditions, Pirelli's Scorpion Winter 2 excelled in braking while Goodyear's UltraGrip Performance Plus SUV showed superior handling. Bridgestone's Blizzak LM005 dominated in wet circle, straight aqua, and curved aquaplaning tests.

Wet Braking

Wet braking in meters (100 - 0 km/h) (Lower is better)
  1. Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
    41.10 M
  2. Hankook Winter i cept evo 3 X
    42.90 M
  3. Reference Summer Ref
    43.10 M
  4. Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
    43.10 M
  5. Vredestein Wintrac Pro
    43.60 M
  6. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
    44.50 M
  7. Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plu
    44.60 M
  8. Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV
    44.90 M
  9. Firestone Winterhawk 4
    45.20 M
  10. Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro
    45.80 M
  11. Superia Bluewin SUV 2
    51.60 M

Wet Handling

Wet Handling Average Speed (Higher is better)
  1. Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plu
    84.30 Km/H
  2. Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV
    83.60 Km/H
  3. Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
    83.50 Km/H
  4. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
    83.10 Km/H
  5. Vredestein Wintrac Pro
    83.00 Km/H
  6. Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
    82.90 Km/H
  7. Hankook Winter i cept evo 3 X
    82.80 Km/H
  8. Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro
    82.80 Km/H
  9. Reference Summer Ref
    82.60 Km/H
  10. Firestone Winterhawk 4
    82.40 Km/H
  11. Superia Bluewin SUV 2
    78.90 Km/H

Wet Circle

Wet Circle Lap Time in seconds (Lower is better)
  1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
    15.89 s
  2. Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plu
    15.95 s
  3. Reference Summer Ref
    16.02 s
  4. Vredestein Wintrac Pro
    16.07 s
  5. Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV
    16.11 s
  6. Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
    16.11 s
  7. Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro
    16.14 s
  8. Firestone Winterhawk 4
    16.15 s
  9. Hankook Winter i cept evo 3 X
    16.17 s
  10. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
    16.20 s
  11. Superia Bluewin SUV 2
    16.89 s

Straight Aqua

Float Speed in Km/H (Higher is better)
  1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
    90.60 Km/H
  2. Firestone Winterhawk 4
    89.00 Km/H
  3. Reference Summer Ref
    87.40 Km/H
  4. Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV
    87.30 Km/H
  5. Hankook Winter i cept evo 3 X
    86.70 Km/H
  6. Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plu
    85.40 Km/H
  7. Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
    85.10 Km/H
  8. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
    84.90 Km/H
  9. Vredestein Wintrac Pro
    84.70 Km/H
  10. Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro
    79.60 Km/H
  11. Superia Bluewin SUV 2
    76.30 Km/H

Curved Aquaplaning

Remaining lateral acceleration (Higher is better)
  1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
    4.71 m/sec2
  2. Firestone Winterhawk 4
    4.51 m/sec2
  3. Hankook Winter i cept evo 3 X
    4.42 m/sec2
  4. Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plu
    4.35 m/sec2
  5. Reference Summer Ref
    4.32 m/sec2
  6. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
    4.20 m/sec2
  7. Vredestein Wintrac Pro
    4.12 m/sec2
  8. Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV
    4.02 m/sec2
  9. Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
    3.73 m/sec2
  10. Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro
    3.63 m/sec2
  11. Superia Bluewin SUV 2
    3.04 m/sec2

Snow

In snowy conditions, Hankook, Michelin, and Firestone had notable performances in braking, traction, and handling respectively.

Snow Braking

Snow braking in meters (50 - 0 ) (Lower is better)
  1. Hankook Winter i cept evo 3 X
    21.90 M
  2. Firestone Winterhawk 4
    22.00 M
  3. Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV
    22.30 M
  4. Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
    22.40 M
  5. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
    22.40 M
  6. Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plu
    22.40 M
  7. Vredestein Wintrac Pro
    22.50 M
  8. Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro
    22.80 M
  9. Superia Bluewin SUV 2
    23.10 M
  10. Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
    23.30 M
  11. Reference Summer Ref
    48.80 M

Snow Traction

Pulling Force in Newtons (Higher is better)
  1. Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV
    3327.00 N
  2. Hankook Winter i cept evo 3 X
    3275.00 N
  3. Firestone Winterhawk 4
    3272.00 N
  4. Vredestein Wintrac Pro
    3200.00 N
  5. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
    3188.00 N
  6. Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro
    3160.00 N
  7. Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
    3154.00 N
  8. Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plu
    3136.00 N
  9. Superia Bluewin SUV 2
    3070.00 N
  10. Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
    3031.00 N
  11. Reference Summer Ref
    970.00 N

Snow Handling

Snow handling average speed (Higher is better)
  1. Firestone Winterhawk 4
    57.90 Km/H
  2. Hankook Winter i cept evo 3 X
    56.40 Km/H
  3. Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV
    56.10 Km/H
  4. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
    55.50 Km/H
  5. Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plu
    55.50 Km/H
  6. Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
    55.40 Km/H
  7. Superia Bluewin SUV 2
    55.00 Km/H
  8. Vredestein Wintrac Pro
    54.70 Km/H
  9. Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
    53.40 Km/H
  10. Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro
    52.90 Km/H

Snow Slalom

Lateral acceleration (Higher is better)
  1. Firestone Winterhawk 4
    4.99 m/sec2
  2. Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV
    4.90 m/sec2
  3. Hankook Winter i cept evo 3 X
    4.84 m/sec2
  4. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
    4.82 m/sec2
  5. Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plu
    4.81 m/sec2
  6. Vredestein Wintrac Pro
    4.80 m/sec2
  7. Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
    4.76 m/sec2
  8. Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
    4.55 m/sec2
  9. Superia Bluewin SUV 2
    4.52 m/sec2
  10. Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro
    4.43 m/sec2
  11. Reference Summer Ref
    2.29 m/sec2

Comfort

Michelin's tire also showcased the lowest noise levels.

Noise

External noise in dB (Lower is better)
  1. Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV
    71.90 dB
  2. Firestone Winterhawk 4
    72.70 dB
  3. Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro
    72.80 dB
  4. Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plu
    73.00 dB
  5. Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
    73.10 dB
  6. Vredestein Wintrac Pro
    73.30 dB
  7. Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
    73.80 dB
  8. Superia Bluewin SUV 2
    73.90 dB
  9. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
    74.10 dB
  10. Reference Summer Ref
    74.40 dB
  11. Hankook Winter i cept evo 3 X
    74.60 dB

Value

The Continental's WinterContact TS 870 P demonstrated lowest rolling resistance, albeit at a higher price point​​.

Price

Price in local currency (Lower is better)
  1. Superia Bluewin SUV 2
    350.00
  2. Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro
    545.00
  3. Firestone Winterhawk 4
    585.00
  4. Hankook Winter i cept evo 3 X
    630.00
  5. Vredestein Wintrac Pro
    670.00
  6. Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
    745.00
  7. Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV
    780.00
  8. Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plu
    785.00
  9. Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
    800.00
  10. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
    865.00

Rolling Resistance

Rolling resistance in kg t (Lower is better)
  1. Reference Summer Ref
    5.97 kg / t
  2. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
    6.37 kg / t
  3. Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
    6.98 kg / t
  4. Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plu
    7.43 kg / t
  5. Superia Bluewin SUV 2
    7.43 kg / t
  6. Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
    7.63 kg / t
  7. Hankook Winter i cept evo 3 X
    7.66 kg / t
  8. Vredestein Wintrac Pro
    7.80 kg / t
  9. Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro
    7.93 kg / t
  10. Firestone Winterhawk 4
    7.99 kg / t
  11. Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV
    8.39 kg / t

Results

The overall results highlight the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P and Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV as the top performers. The Continental demonstrated a commendable balance of performance across various tests, ensuring a high level of safety and handling in different weather conditions​, and the Michelin proved to be a specialist in snow with excellent handling in all weathers and a pleasantly quiet rolling comfort, despite its high rolling resistance. Following closely were the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ SUV and Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2, both praised for their handling qualities across different conditions. Goodyear showcased exemplary wet handling, while Pirelli was lauded for its consistently high performance level and precise handling, especially in snow and wet conditions

1st

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P

225/60 R18 104V
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
  • EU Label: B/B/71
  • 3PMSF: yes
  • Price: 865.00
Test # Result Best Diff %
Dry Braking 8th 41.8 M 40.9 M +0.9 M 97.85%
Dry Handling 2nd 94.3 Km/H 94.6 Km/H -0.3 Km/H 99.68%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wet Braking 5th 44.5 M 41.1 M +3.4 M 92.36%
Wet Handling 4th 83.1 Km/H 84.3 Km/H -1.2 Km/H 98.58%
Wet Circle 9th 16.2 s 15.89 s +0.31 s 98.09%
Straight Aqua 7th 84.9 Km/H 90.6 Km/H -5.7 Km/H 93.71%
Curved Aquaplaning 5th 4.2 m/sec2 4.71 m/sec2 -0.51 m/sec2 89.17%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Snow Braking 4th 22.4 M 21.9 M +0.5 M 97.77%
Snow Traction 5th 3188 N 3327 N -139 N 95.82%
Snow Handling 4th 55.5 Km/H 57.9 Km/H -2.4 Km/H 95.85%
Snow Slalom 4th 4.82 m/sec2 4.99 m/sec2 -0.17 m/sec2 96.59%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Noise 9th 74.1 dB 71.9 dB +2.2 dB 97.03%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Price 10th 865 350 +515 40.46%
Rolling Resistance 1st 6.37 kg / t 100%
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Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV

225/60 R18 104H
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV
  • EU Label: C/B/68
  • 3PMSF: yes
  • Price: 780.00
Test # Result Best Diff %
Dry Braking 4th 41.5 M 40.9 M +0.6 M 98.55%
Dry Handling 1st 94.6 Km/H 100%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wet Braking 7th 44.9 M 41.1 M +3.8 M 91.54%
Wet Handling 2nd 83.6 Km/H 84.3 Km/H -0.7 Km/H 99.17%
Wet Circle 4th 16.11 s 15.89 s +0.22 s 98.63%
Straight Aqua 3rd 87.3 Km/H 90.6 Km/H -3.3 Km/H 96.36%
Curved Aquaplaning 7th 4.02 m/sec2 4.71 m/sec2 -0.69 m/sec2 85.35%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Snow Braking 3rd 22.3 M 21.9 M +0.4 M 98.21%
Snow Traction 1st 3327 N 100%
Snow Handling 3rd 56.1 Km/H 57.9 Km/H -1.8 Km/H 96.89%
Snow Slalom 2nd 4.9 m/sec2 4.99 m/sec2 -0.09 m/sec2 98.2%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Noise 1st 71.9 dB 100%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Price 7th 780 350 +430 44.87%
Rolling Resistance 10th 8.39 kg / t 6.37 kg / t +2.02 kg / t 75.92%
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3rd

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ SUV

225/60 R18 104V
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus SUV
  • EU Label: C/C/71
  • 3PMSF: yes
  • Price: 785.00
Test # Result Best Diff %
Dry Braking 2nd 41.3 M 40.9 M +0.4 M 99.03%
Dry Handling 8th 93.6 Km/H 94.6 Km/H -1 Km/H 98.94%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wet Braking 6th 44.6 M 41.1 M +3.5 M 92.15%
Wet Handling 1st 84.3 Km/H 100%
Wet Circle 2nd 15.95 s 15.89 s +0.06 s 99.62%
Straight Aqua 5th 85.4 Km/H 90.6 Km/H -5.2 Km/H 94.26%
Curved Aquaplaning 4th 4.35 m/sec2 4.71 m/sec2 -0.36 m/sec2 92.36%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Snow Braking 4th 22.4 M 21.9 M +0.5 M 97.77%
Snow Traction 8th 3136 N 3327 N -191 N 94.26%
Snow Handling 4th 55.5 Km/H 57.9 Km/H -2.4 Km/H 95.85%
Snow Slalom 5th 4.81 m/sec2 4.99 m/sec2 -0.18 m/sec2 96.39%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Noise 4th 73 dB 71.9 dB +1.1 dB 98.49%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Price 8th 785 350 +435 44.59%
Rolling Resistance 3rd 7.43 kg / t 6.37 kg / t +1.06 kg / t 85.73%
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Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2

225/60 R18 104H
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
  • EU Label: C/A/71
  • 3PMSF: yes
  • Price: 800.00
Test # Result Best Diff %
Dry Braking 3rd 41.4 M 40.9 M +0.5 M 98.79%
Dry Handling 4th 93.9 Km/H 94.6 Km/H -0.7 Km/H 99.26%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wet Braking 1st 41.1 M 100%
Wet Handling 6th 82.9 Km/H 84.3 Km/H -1.4 Km/H 98.34%
Wet Circle 4th 16.11 s 15.89 s +0.22 s 98.63%
Straight Aqua 6th 85.1 Km/H 90.6 Km/H -5.5 Km/H 93.93%
Curved Aquaplaning 8th 3.73 m/sec2 4.71 m/sec2 -0.98 m/sec2 79.19%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Snow Braking 4th 22.4 M 21.9 M +0.5 M 97.77%
Snow Traction 7th 3154 N 3327 N -173 N 94.8%
Snow Handling 6th 55.4 Km/H 57.9 Km/H -2.5 Km/H 95.68%
Snow Slalom 7th 4.76 m/sec2 4.99 m/sec2 -0.23 m/sec2 95.39%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Noise 5th 73.1 dB 71.9 dB +1.2 dB 98.36%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Price 9th 800 350 +450 43.75%
Rolling Resistance 5th 7.63 kg / t 6.37 kg / t +1.26 kg / t 83.49%
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Vredestein Wintrac Pro

225/60 R18 104V
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
  • EU Label: C/B/72
  • 3PMSF: yes
  • Price: 670.00
Test # Result Best Diff %
Dry Braking 5th 41.6 M 40.9 M +0.7 M 98.32%
Dry Handling 4th 93.9 Km/H 94.6 Km/H -0.7 Km/H 99.26%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wet Braking 4th 43.6 M 41.1 M +2.5 M 94.27%
Wet Handling 5th 83 Km/H 84.3 Km/H -1.3 Km/H 98.46%
Wet Circle 3rd 16.07 s 15.89 s +0.18 s 98.88%
Straight Aqua 8th 84.7 Km/H 90.6 Km/H -5.9 Km/H 93.49%
Curved Aquaplaning 6th 4.12 m/sec2 4.71 m/sec2 -0.59 m/sec2 87.47%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Snow Braking 7th 22.5 M 21.9 M +0.6 M 97.33%
Snow Traction 4th 3200 N 3327 N -127 N 96.18%
Snow Handling 8th 54.7 Km/H 57.9 Km/H -3.2 Km/H 94.47%
Snow Slalom 6th 4.8 m/sec2 4.99 m/sec2 -0.19 m/sec2 96.19%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Noise 6th 73.3 dB 71.9 dB +1.4 dB 98.09%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Price 5th 670 350 +320 52.24%
Rolling Resistance 7th 7.8 kg / t 6.37 kg / t +1.43 kg / t 81.67%
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Hankook Winter i cept evo 3 X

225/60 R18 104V
Hankook Winter i cept evo 3 X
  • EU Label: C/B/72
  • 3PMSF: yes
  • Price: 630.00
Test # Result Best Diff %
Dry Braking 9th 42.8 M 40.9 M +1.9 M 95.56%
Dry Handling 9th 93.2 Km/H 94.6 Km/H -1.4 Km/H 98.52%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wet Braking 2nd 42.9 M 41.1 M +1.8 M 95.8%
Wet Handling 7th 82.8 Km/H 84.3 Km/H -1.5 Km/H 98.22%
Wet Circle 8th 16.17 s 15.89 s +0.28 s 98.27%
Straight Aqua 4th 86.7 Km/H 90.6 Km/H -3.9 Km/H 95.7%
Curved Aquaplaning 3rd 4.42 m/sec2 4.71 m/sec2 -0.29 m/sec2 93.84%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Snow Braking 1st 21.9 M 100%
Snow Traction 2nd 3275 N 3327 N -52 N 98.44%
Snow Handling 2nd 56.4 Km/H 57.9 Km/H -1.5 Km/H 97.41%
Snow Slalom 3rd 4.84 m/sec2 4.99 m/sec2 -0.15 m/sec2 96.99%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Noise 10th 74.6 dB 71.9 dB +2.7 dB 96.38%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Price 4th 630 350 +280 55.56%
Rolling Resistance 6th 7.66 kg / t 6.37 kg / t +1.29 kg / t 83.16%
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Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro

225/60 R18 104V
Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro
  • EU Label: C/B/70
  • 3PMSF: yes
  • Price: 545.00
Test # Result Best Diff %
Dry Braking 1st 40.9 M 100%
Dry Handling 3rd 94.1 Km/H 94.6 Km/H -0.5 Km/H 99.47%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wet Braking 9th 45.8 M 41.1 M +4.7 M 89.74%
Wet Handling 7th 82.8 Km/H 84.3 Km/H -1.5 Km/H 98.22%
Wet Circle 6th 16.14 s 15.89 s +0.25 s 98.45%
Straight Aqua 9th 79.6 Km/H 90.6 Km/H -11 Km/H 87.86%
Curved Aquaplaning 9th 3.63 m/sec2 4.71 m/sec2 -1.08 m/sec2 77.07%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Snow Braking 8th 22.8 M 21.9 M +0.9 M 96.05%
Snow Traction 6th 3160 N 3327 N -167 N 94.98%
Snow Handling 10th 52.9 Km/H 57.9 Km/H -5 Km/H 91.36%
Snow Slalom 10th 4.43 m/sec2 4.99 m/sec2 -0.56 m/sec2 88.78%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Noise 3rd 72.8 dB 71.9 dB +0.9 dB 98.76%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Price 2nd 545 350 +195 64.22%
Rolling Resistance 8th 7.93 kg / t 6.37 kg / t +1.56 kg / t 80.33%
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Bridgestone Blizzak LM005

225/60 R18 104V
Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
  • EU Label: B/A/71
  • 3PMSF: yes
  • Price: 745.00
Test # Result Best Diff %
Dry Braking 6th 41.7 M 40.9 M +0.8 M 98.08%
Dry Handling 6th 93.8 Km/H 94.6 Km/H -0.8 Km/H 99.15%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wet Braking 3rd 43.1 M 41.1 M +2 M 95.36%
Wet Handling 3rd 83.5 Km/H 84.3 Km/H -0.8 Km/H 99.05%
Wet Circle 1st 15.89 s 100%
Straight Aqua 1st 90.6 Km/H 100%
Curved Aquaplaning 1st 4.71 m/sec2 100%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Snow Braking 10th 23.3 M 21.9 M +1.4 M 93.99%
Snow Traction 10th 3031 N 3327 N -296 N 91.1%
Snow Handling 9th 53.4 Km/H 57.9 Km/H -4.5 Km/H 92.23%
Snow Slalom 8th 4.55 m/sec2 4.99 m/sec2 -0.44 m/sec2 91.18%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Noise 7th 73.8 dB 71.9 dB +1.9 dB 97.43%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Price 6th 745 350 +395 46.98%
Rolling Resistance 2nd 6.98 kg / t 6.37 kg / t +0.61 kg / t 91.26%
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Firestone Winterhawk 4

225/60 R18 104V
Firestone Winterhawk 4
  • EU Label: C/B/71
  • 3PMSF: yes
  • Price: 585.00
Test # Result Best Diff %
Dry Braking 10th 43.4 M 40.9 M +2.5 M 94.24%
Dry Handling 10th 92 Km/H 94.6 Km/H -2.6 Km/H 97.25%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wet Braking 8th 45.2 M 41.1 M +4.1 M 90.93%
Wet Handling 9th 82.4 Km/H 84.3 Km/H -1.9 Km/H 97.75%
Wet Circle 7th 16.15 s 15.89 s +0.26 s 98.39%
Straight Aqua 2nd 89 Km/H 90.6 Km/H -1.6 Km/H 98.23%
Curved Aquaplaning 2nd 4.51 m/sec2 4.71 m/sec2 -0.2 m/sec2 95.75%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Snow Braking 2nd 22 M 21.9 M +0.1 M 99.55%
Snow Traction 3rd 3272 N 3327 N -55 N 98.35%
Snow Handling 1st 57.9 Km/H 100%
Snow Slalom 1st 4.99 m/sec2 100%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Noise 2nd 72.7 dB 71.9 dB +0.8 dB 98.9%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Price 3rd 585 350 +235 59.83%
Rolling Resistance 9th 7.99 kg / t 6.37 kg / t +1.62 kg / t 79.72%
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10th

Superia Bluewin SUV 2

225/60 R18 104V
Superia Bluewin SUV 2
  • EU Label: C/C/70
  • 3PMSF: yes
  • Price: 350.00
Test # Result Best Diff %
Dry Braking 6th 41.7 M 40.9 M +0.8 M 98.08%
Dry Handling 7th 93.7 Km/H 94.6 Km/H -0.9 Km/H 99.05%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wet Braking 10th 51.6 M 41.1 M +10.5 M 79.65%
Wet Handling 10th 78.9 Km/H 84.3 Km/H -5.4 Km/H 93.59%
Wet Circle 10th 16.89 s 15.89 s +1 s 94.08%
Straight Aqua 10th 76.3 Km/H 90.6 Km/H -14.3 Km/H 84.22%
Curved Aquaplaning 10th 3.04 m/sec2 4.71 m/sec2 -1.67 m/sec2 64.54%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Snow Braking 9th 23.1 M 21.9 M +1.2 M 94.81%
Snow Traction 9th 3070 N 3327 N -257 N 92.28%
Snow Handling 7th 55 Km/H 57.9 Km/H -2.9 Km/H 94.99%
Snow Slalom 9th 4.52 m/sec2 4.99 m/sec2 -0.47 m/sec2 90.58%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Noise 8th 73.9 dB 71.9 dB +2 dB 97.29%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Price 1st 350 100%
Rolling Resistance 3rd 7.43 kg / t 6.37 kg / t +1.06 kg / t 85.73%
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