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2023 Winter Tire Test 54 Set Braking Test

Overall test winnerBridgestone Blizzak LM005

The 2023 Auto Bild winter tire test has started by testing fifty-four performance winter tires in wet braking, and then put the best thirty-one tires through to a snow braking test, to find out the best fifteen tires for their full winter…

Tires tested
54
Tested size
225/45 R18
Disciplines
2

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54 Tires tested

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

2nd

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

4th

Kleber Krisalp HP3

6th

Firestone Winterhawk 4

9th

Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2

10th

Laufenn I Fit+

11th

Uniroyal WinterExpert

12th

Paxaro Inverno

13th

Toyo Observe S 944

14th

Barum Polaris 5

15th

Dunlop Winter Sport 5

16th

Viking Wintech

17th

Vredestein Wintrac Pro

18th

Debica Frigo HP2

19th

Semperit Speed Grip 5

20th

Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro

21st

Radar Dimax Alpine

23rd

Fulda Kristall Control HP2

24th

Austone SP 901

25th

Kumho Winter Craft WP52

27th

Nexen WinGuard Sport 2

28th

Giti GitiWinterW2

29th

Lassa Snoways 4

30th

Apollo Aspire XP Winter

31st

Sumitomo WT200

32nd

Kormoran Snow XL

33rd

Petlas Snow Master W651

34th

Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6

35th

Nankang SV3

36th

Tigar Winter 1

37th

Superia Bluewin UHP2

38th

Matador MP93 Nordicca

39th

CST Medallion Winter WCP1

40th

Riken Riken Snow

41st

Triangle Snowlink PL02

42nd

Goodride ZuperSnow Z507

43rd

Westlake ZuperSnow Z 507

44th

Rotalla Setula W Race S330

45th

Tourador WinterPro TSU2

46th

Gripmax SureGrip Pro Winter

47th

Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501

48th

Nexen Winguard Sport

49th

Minerva IcePlus S210

50th

Imperial Snowdragon 3

51st

Tomket Snowroad Pro 3

52nd

Double Coin DW300

53rd

Momo North Pole W2

54th

Tracmax S210 Ice Plus

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2023 Winter Tire Test 54 Set Braking Test · 225/45 R18

TireBridgestone Blizzak LM005Michelin Pilot Alpin 5Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3Kleber Krisalp HP3BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2Firestone Winterhawk 4Continental WinterContact TS 870 PHankook Winter i cept evo3Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2Laufenn I Fit+Uniroyal WinterExpertPaxaro InvernoToyo Observe S 944Barum Polaris 5Dunlop Winter Sport 5Viking WintechVredestein Wintrac ProDebica Frigo HP2Semperit Speed Grip 5Falken EUROWINTER HS02 ProRadar Dimax AlpineGT Radial Champiro WinterPro HPFulda Kristall Control HP2Austone SP 901Kumho Winter Craft WP52Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906Nexen WinGuard Sport 2Giti GitiWinterW2Lassa Snoways 4Apollo Aspire XP WinterSumitomo WT200Kormoran Snow XLPetlas Snow Master W651Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6Nankang SV3Tigar Winter 1Superia Bluewin UHP2Matador MP93 NordiccaCST Medallion Winter WCP1Riken Riken SnowTriangle Snowlink PL02Goodride ZuperSnow Z507Westlake ZuperSnow Z 507Rotalla Setula W Race S330Tourador WinterPro TSU2Gripmax SureGrip Pro WinterKenda Wintergen 2 KR501Nexen Winguard SportMinerva IcePlus S210Imperial Snowdragon 3Tomket Snowroad Pro 3Double Coin DW300Momo North Pole W2Tracmax S210 Ice Plus
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Category scores (% of best)
Wet100%91.6%92.6%89.5%89.2%92.6%90%89.2%90%89.5%89.7%87.7%88%88.2%87%87.2%86.3%84.9%87.5%87.2%85.3%86.7%84%83.5%85.1%85.6%82.9%82.9%85.1%84.4%83.3%82.6%82.6%81.8%81.8%81.8%81.6%81.4%80.7%80.3%80.1%79.7%77.9%77.7%77.7%77.3%76.8%76.4%74.9%74.2%74.2%73.5%73.4%73.2%
Snow96.7%99.3%96.4%99%100%93.6%95.1%95.7%94.5%94.8%94.5%95.4%94.2%93.6%94.5%93.6%94.8%96.4%92.7%92.7%94.8%91.8%94.5%94.5%92.4%91.2%93.6%93%89.2%87.9%89.2%———————————————————————
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The full test

The evidence behind the verdict

The 2023 Auto Bild winter tire test has started by testing fifty-four performance winter tires in wet braking, and then put the best thirty-one tires through to a snow braking test, to find out the best fifteen tires for their full winter testing program!

This is an impressive, and massive undertaking, and we applaud them for it. This test shows exactly which tires perform well in the key safety braking tests, and where the cheap winter tires can lose out.

Interesting notes, well Michelin was the best in snow braking three times (Michelin own BFGoodrich and Kleber) and Bridgestone had its usual massive lead in the wet. We'll let the data do the rest of the talking, and look forward to the full test being published next week.

Test setup & methodology

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

Recorded test conditions

Recorded test conditions

Wet Braking
49.7 → 0.0 mph
Snow Braking
31.1 → 0.0 mph

Wet

As always, the Bridgestone was outstanding in wet braking.

Wet Braking

Wet braking in feet (50 - 0 mph)

Lower is better ↓
Wet Braking
Position / TireResultGap to bestResidual speed
103 ft Best 0 mph
111 ft +8 ft 22 mph
111 ft +8 ft 22 mph
113 ft +10 ft 23 mph
115 ft +12 ft 25 mph
115 ft +12 ft 25 mph
115 ft +12 ft 26 mph
115 ft +12 ft 26 mph
115 ft +12 ft 26 mph
115 ft +12 ft 26 mph
115 ft +12 ft 26 mph
117 ft +14 ft 27 mph
117 ft +14 ft 28 mph
117 ft +14 ft 28 mph
118 ft +15 ft 28 mph
118 ft +15 ft 29 mph
118 ft +15 ft 29 mph
118 ft +15 ft 29 mph
119 ft +16 ft 29 mph
119 ft +16 ft 30 mph
120 ft +17 ft 30 mph
121 ft +18 ft 31 mph
121 ft +18 ft 31 mph
121 ft +18 ft 31 mph
121 ft +18 ft 31 mph
122 ft +19 ft 32 mph
123 ft +20 ft 32 mph
123 ft +20 ft 32 mph
124 ft +21 ft 33 mph
124 ft +21 ft 33 mph
124 ft +21 ft 33 mph
125 ft +22 ft 33 mph
125 ft +22 ft 33 mph
126 ft +23 ft 34 mph
126 ft +23 ft 34 mph
126 ft +23 ft 34 mph
126 ft +23 ft 34 mph
127 ft +24 ft 35 mph
128 ft +25 ft 35 mph
128 ft +25 ft 36 mph
129 ft +26 ft 36 mph
129 ft +26 ft 36 mph
132 ft +29 ft 38 mph
133 ft +30 ft 38 mph
133 ft +30 ft 38 mph
133 ft +30 ft 38 mph
134 ft +31 ft 39 mph
135 ft +32 ft 39 mph
137 ft +34 ft 40 mph
139 ft +36 ft 41 mph
139 ft +36 ft 41 mph
140 ft +37 ft 41 mph
140 ft +37 ft 41 mph
141 ft +38 ft 41 mph

The difference between best and worst was 36.6% (38 ft ≈ 2.6 Car Lengths). From 80 mph, the Tracmax S210 Ice Plus would still be travelling at 41 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.

Snow

The Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 was once again one of the best in the snow, just beating the Michelin owned Kleber brand, but being narrowly beaten by the Michelin owned BFGoodrich brand!

Snow Braking

Snow braking in feet (31 - 0 mph)

Lower is better ↓
Snow Braking
Position / TireResultGap to bestResidual speed
95 ft Best 0 mph
96 ft +1 ft 7 mph
96 ft +1 ft 8 mph
98 ft +3 ft 15 mph
99 ft +4 ft 15 mph
99 ft +4 ft 15 mph
99 ft +4 ft 17 mph
100 ft +5 ft 17 mph
100 ft +5 ft 18 mph
100 ft +5 ft 18 mph
100 ft +5 ft 18 mph
100 ft +5 ft 18 mph
101 ft +6 ft 19 mph
101 ft +6 ft 19 mph
101 ft +6 ft 19 mph
101 ft +6 ft 19 mph
101 ft +6 ft 19 mph
101 ft +6 ft 19 mph
102 ft +7 ft 20 mph
102 ft +7 ft 20 mph
102 ft +7 ft 20 mph
102 ft +7 ft 20 mph
102 ft +7 ft 21 mph
103 ft +8 ft 22 mph
103 ft +8 ft 22 mph
103 ft +8 ft 22 mph
104 ft +9 ft 23 mph
104 ft +9 ft 24 mph
107 ft +12 ft 26 mph
107 ft +12 ft 26 mph
108 ft +13 ft 28 mph

The difference between best and worst was 13.8% (13 ft ≈ 0.9 Car Lengths). From 80 mph, the Apollo Aspire XP Winter would still be travelling at 28 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.

Results

1st

Bridgestone Blizzak LM005

225/45 R18
Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
Wet100%
Snow96.7%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (2)

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
Wet BrakingLower is better1st / 54103 ftBest in this discipline
Snow BrakingLower is better4th / 3198 ft+3 ft
3PMSF
Yes
2nd

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

225/45 R18
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
Wet91.6%
Snow99.3%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (2)

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
Wet BrakingLower is better4th / 54113 ft+10 ft
Snow BrakingLower is better2nd / 3196 ft+1 ft
3PMSF
Yes
3rd

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

225/45 R18
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
Wet92.6%
Snow96.4%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (2)

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
Wet BrakingLower is better2nd / 54111 ft+8 ft
Snow BrakingLower is better5th / 3199 ft+4 ft
3PMSF
Yes
4th

Kleber Krisalp HP3

225/45 R18
Kleber Krisalp HP3
Wet89.5%
Snow99%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (2)

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
Wet BrakingLower is better8th / 54115 ft+12 ft
Snow BrakingLower is better3rd / 3196 ft+1 ft
3PMSF
Yes
5th

BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2

225/45 R18
BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2
Wet89.2%
Snow100%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (2)

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
Wet BrakingLower is better10th / 54115 ft+12 ft
Snow BrakingLower is better1st / 3195 ftBest in this discipline
3PMSF
Yes
6th

Firestone Winterhawk 4

225/45 R18
Firestone Winterhawk 4
Wet92.6%
Snow93.6%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (2)

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
Wet BrakingLower is better2nd / 54111 ft+8 ft
Snow BrakingLower is better19th / 31102 ft+7 ft
3PMSF
Yes
7th

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P

225/45 R18
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
Wet90%
Snow95.1%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (2)

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
Wet BrakingLower is better5th / 54115 ft+12 ft
Snow BrakingLower is better9th / 31100 ft+5 ft
3PMSF
Yes
8th

Hankook Winter i cept evo3

225/45 R18
Hankook Winter i cept evo3
Wet89.2%
Snow95.7%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (2)

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
Wet BrakingLower is better10th / 54115 ft+12 ft
Snow BrakingLower is better7th / 3199 ft+4 ft
3PMSF
Yes
9th

Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2

225/45 R18
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
Wet90%
Snow94.5%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (2)

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
Wet BrakingLower is better5th / 54115 ft+12 ft
Snow BrakingLower is better13th / 31101 ft+6 ft
3PMSF
Yes
10th

Laufenn I Fit+

225/45 R18
Laufenn I Fit+
Wet89.5%
Snow94.8%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (2)

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
Wet BrakingLower is better8th / 54115 ft+12 ft
Snow BrakingLower is better10th / 31100 ft+5 ft
3PMSF
Yes
11th

Uniroyal WinterExpert

225/45 R18
Uniroyal WinterExpert
Wet89.7%
Snow94.5%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (2)

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
Wet BrakingLower is better7th / 54115 ft+12 ft
Snow BrakingLower is better13th / 31101 ft+6 ft
3PMSF
Yes
12th

Paxaro Inverno

225/45 R18
Paxaro Inverno
Wet87.7%
Snow95.4%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (2)

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
Wet BrakingLower is better14th / 54117 ft+14 ft
Snow BrakingLower is better8th / 31100 ft+5 ft
3PMSF
Yes
13th

Toyo Observe S 944

225/45 R18
Toyo Observe S 944
Wet88%
Snow94.2%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (2)

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
Wet BrakingLower is better13th / 54117 ft+14 ft
Snow BrakingLower is better18th / 31101 ft+6 ft
3PMSF
Yes
14th

Barum Polaris 5

225/45 R18
Barum Polaris 5
Wet88.2%
Snow93.6%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (2)

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
Wet BrakingLower is better12th / 54117 ft+14 ft
Snow BrakingLower is better19th / 31102 ft+7 ft
3PMSF
Yes
15th

Dunlop Winter Sport 5

225/45 R18
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
Wet87%
Snow94.5%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (2)

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
Wet BrakingLower is better18th / 54118 ft+15 ft
Snow BrakingLower is better13th / 31101 ft+6 ft
3PMSF
Yes
16th

Viking Wintech

225/45 R18
Viking Wintech
Wet87.2%
Snow93.6%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (2)

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
Wet BrakingLower is better16th / 54118 ft+15 ft
Snow BrakingLower is better19th / 31102 ft+7 ft
3PMSF
Yes
17th

Vredestein Wintrac Pro

225/45 R18
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
Wet86.3%
Snow94.8%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (2)

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
Wet BrakingLower is better20th / 54119 ft+16 ft
Snow BrakingLower is better10th / 31100 ft+5 ft
3PMSF
Yes
18th

Debica Frigo HP2

225/45 R18
Debica Frigo HP2
Wet84.9%
Snow96.4%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (2)

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
Wet BrakingLower is better25th / 54121 ft+18 ft
Snow BrakingLower is better5th / 3199 ft+4 ft
3PMSF
Yes
19th

Semperit Speed Grip 5

225/45 R18
Semperit Speed Grip 5
Wet87.5%
Snow92.7%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (2)

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
Wet BrakingLower is better15th / 54118 ft+15 ft
Snow BrakingLower is better24th / 31103 ft+8 ft
3PMSF
Yes
20th

Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro

225/45 R18
Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro
Wet87.2%
Snow92.7%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (2)

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
Wet BrakingLower is better16th / 54118 ft+15 ft
Snow BrakingLower is better24th / 31103 ft+8 ft
3PMSF
Yes
21st

Radar Dimax Alpine

225/45 R18
Radar Dimax Alpine
Wet85.3%
Snow94.8%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (2)

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
Wet BrakingLower is better22nd / 54121 ft+18 ft
Snow BrakingLower is better10th / 31100 ft+5 ft
3PMSF
Yes
22nd

GT Radial Champiro WinterPro HP

225/45 R18
GT Radial Champiro WinterPro HP
Wet86.7%
Snow91.8%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (2)

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
Wet BrakingLower is better19th / 54119 ft+16 ft
Snow BrakingLower is better27th / 31104 ft+9 ft
3PMSF
Yes
23rd

Fulda Kristall Control HP2

225/45 R18
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
Wet84%
Snow94.5%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (2)

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
Wet BrakingLower is better27th / 54123 ft+20 ft
Snow BrakingLower is better13th / 31101 ft+6 ft
3PMSF
Yes
24th

Austone SP 901

225/45 R18
Austone SP 901
Wet83.5%
Snow94.5%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (2)

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
Wet BrakingLower is better28th / 54123 ft+20 ft
Snow BrakingLower is better13th / 31101 ft+6 ft
3PMSF
Yes
25th

Kumho Winter Craft WP52

225/45 R18
Kumho Winter Craft WP52
Wet85.1%
Snow92.4%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (2)

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
Wet BrakingLower is better23rd / 54121 ft+18 ft
Snow BrakingLower is better26th / 31103 ft+8 ft
3PMSF
Yes
26th

Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906

225/45 R18
Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906
Wet85.6%
Snow91.2%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (2)

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
Wet BrakingLower is better21st / 54120 ft+17 ft
Snow BrakingLower is better28th / 31104 ft+9 ft
3PMSF
Yes
27th

Nexen WinGuard Sport 2

225/45 R18
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2
Wet82.9%
Snow93.6%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (2)

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
Wet BrakingLower is better30th / 54124 ft+21 ft
Snow BrakingLower is better19th / 31102 ft+7 ft
3PMSF
Yes
28th

Giti GitiWinterW2

225/45 R18
Giti GitiWinterW2
Wet82.9%
Snow93%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (2)

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
Wet BrakingLower is better30th / 54124 ft+21 ft
Snow BrakingLower is better23rd / 31102 ft+7 ft
3PMSF
Yes
29th

Lassa Snoways 4

225/45 R18
Lassa Snoways 4
Wet85.1%
Snow89.2%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (2)

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
Wet BrakingLower is better23rd / 54121 ft+18 ft
Snow BrakingLower is better29th / 31107 ft+12 ft
3PMSF
Yes
30th

Apollo Aspire XP Winter

225/45 R18
Apollo Aspire XP Winter
Wet84.4%
Snow87.9%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (2)

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
Wet BrakingLower is better26th / 54122 ft+19 ft
Snow BrakingLower is better31st / 31108 ft+13 ft
3PMSF
Yes
31st

Sumitomo WT200

225/45 R18
Sumitomo WT200
Wet83.3%
Snow89.2%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (2)

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
Wet BrakingLower is better29th / 54124 ft+21 ft
Snow BrakingLower is better29th / 31107 ft+12 ft
3PMSF
Yes
32nd

Kormoran Snow XL

225/45 R18
Kormoran Snow XL
All discipline results (1)

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
Wet BrakingLower is better32nd / 54125 ft+22 ft
3PMSF
Yes
33rd

Petlas Snow Master W651

225/45 R18
Petlas Snow Master W651
All discipline results (1)

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
Wet BrakingLower is better32nd / 54125 ft+22 ft
3PMSF
Yes
34th

Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6

225/45 R18
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
All discipline results (1)

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
Wet BrakingLower is better34th / 54126 ft+23 ft
3PMSF
Yes
35th

Nankang SV3

225/45 R18
Nankang SV3
All discipline results (1)

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
Wet BrakingLower is better34th / 54126 ft+23 ft
3PMSF
Yes
36th

Tigar Winter 1

225/45 R18
Tigar Winter 1
All discipline results (1)

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
Wet BrakingLower is better34th / 54126 ft+23 ft
3PMSF
Yes
37th

Superia Bluewin UHP2

225/45 R18
Superia Bluewin UHP2
All discipline results (1)

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
Wet BrakingLower is better37th / 54126 ft+23 ft
3PMSF
Yes
38th

Matador MP93 Nordicca

225/45 R18
Matador MP93 Nordicca
All discipline results (1)

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
Wet BrakingLower is better38th / 54127 ft+24 ft
3PMSF
Yes
39th

CST Medallion Winter WCP1

225/45 R18
CST Medallion Winter WCP1
All discipline results (1)

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
Wet BrakingLower is better39th / 54128 ft+25 ft
3PMSF
Yes
40th

Riken Riken Snow

225/45 R18
Riken Riken Snow
All discipline results (1)

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
Wet BrakingLower is better40th / 54128 ft+25 ft
3PMSF
Yes
41st 225/45 R18
Triangle Snowlink PL02
All discipline results (1)

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
Wet BrakingLower is better41st / 54129 ft+26 ft
3PMSF
Yes
42nd

Goodride ZuperSnow Z507

225/45 R18
Goodride ZuperSnow Z507
All discipline results (1)

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
Wet BrakingLower is better42nd / 54129 ft+26 ft
3PMSF
Yes
43rd

Westlake ZuperSnow Z 507

225/45 R18
Westlake ZuperSnow Z 507
All discipline results (1)

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
Wet BrakingLower is better43rd / 54132 ft+29 ft
3PMSF
Yes
44th

Rotalla Setula W Race S330

225/45 R18
Rotalla Setula W Race S330
All discipline results (1)

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
Wet BrakingLower is better44th / 54133 ft+30 ft
3PMSF
Yes
45th

Tourador WinterPro TSU2

225/45 R18
Tourador WinterPro TSU2
All discipline results (1)

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
Wet BrakingLower is better44th / 54133 ft+30 ft
3PMSF
Yes
46th

Gripmax SureGrip Pro Winter

225/45 R18
Gripmax SureGrip Pro Winter
All discipline results (1)

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
Wet BrakingLower is better46th / 54133 ft+30 ft
3PMSF
Yes
47th

Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501

225/45 R18
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
All discipline results (1)

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
Wet BrakingLower is better47th / 54134 ft+31 ft
3PMSF
Yes
48th

Nexen Winguard Sport

225/45 R18
Nexen Winguard Sport
All discipline results (1)

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
Wet BrakingLower is better48th / 54135 ft+32 ft
3PMSF
Yes
49th

Minerva IcePlus S210

225/45 R18
Minerva IcePlus S210
All discipline results (1)

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
Wet BrakingLower is better49th / 54137 ft+34 ft
3PMSF
Yes
50th

Imperial Snowdragon 3

225/45 R18
Imperial Snowdragon 3
All discipline results (1)

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
Wet BrakingLower is better50th / 54139 ft+36 ft
3PMSF
Yes
51st

Tomket Snowroad Pro 3

225/45 R18
Tomket Snowroad Pro 3
All discipline results (1)

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
Wet BrakingLower is better50th / 54139 ft+36 ft
3PMSF
Yes
52nd

Double Coin DW300

225/45 R18
Double Coin DW300
All discipline results (1)

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
Wet BrakingLower is better52nd / 54140 ft+37 ft
3PMSF
Yes
53rd

Momo North Pole W2

225/45 R18
Momo North Pole W2
All discipline results (1)

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
Wet BrakingLower is better53rd / 54140 ft+37 ft
3PMSF
Yes
54th

Tracmax S210 Ice+

225/45 R18
Tracmax S210 Ice Plus
All discipline results (1)

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
Wet BrakingLower is better54th / 54141 ft+38 ft
3PMSF
Yes

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