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2024 AS SUV Winter Tire Test
- Tested size
- 235/55 R18
- Tires tested
- 10
- Disciplines
- 12
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| ft ↓ | mph ↑ | ft ↓ | mph ↑ | mph ↑ | mph ↑ | ft/s² ↑ | ft ↓ | lbf ↑ | mph ↑ | dB ↓ | kg/t ↓ | |||||||||
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| 1 | 3 | 97.34 | 141 | 71.1 | 99.6 | 118 | 40.6 | 16.3 | 45.0 | 9.1 | 96.6 | 80 | 0 | 30.3 | 99.8 | 71.4 | 100.0 | 8.4 | 86.9 | |
StrengthsOutstanding performance on snow, very dynamic handling with safe and wide reserve offer, safe, balanced handling characteristics also on wet and dry roads. Very quiet rolling noise. ConsiderationsLow aquaplaning safety in wet corners, somewhat louder rolling noise in the interior. Increased rolling resistance. Score contributionCategory score × of overall score Dry99.57 × 20% = 19.91 Wet96.61 × 35% = 33.81 Snow99.75 × 30% = 29.93 Comfort100 × 5% = 5 Rolling Resistance86.9 × 10% = 8.69 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 2 | 1 | 97.63 | 145 | 71.8 | 98.5 | 119 | 40.7 | 16.1 | 46.1 | 11.1 | 97.6 | 83 | 0 | 29.8 | 96.2 | 72.5 | 98.5 | 7.3 | 100.0 | |
StrengthsEasy to control, very balanced tire with decent performance and safe reserves on snow. Safe, tends to understeer slightly in handling, safe aquaplaning protection on wet surfaces. Dynamic and stable in corners on dry roads. Lowest rolling resistance. ConsiderationsComparatively slow steering response, increased rolling noise. Score contributionCategory score × of overall score Dry98.53 × 20% = 19.71 Wet97.58 × 35% = 34.15 Snow96.16 × 30% = 28.85 Comfort98.48 × 5% = 4.92 Rolling Resistance100 × 10% = 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 3 | 2 | 97.62 | 146 | 71.1 | 97.7 | 114 | 40.7 | 16.6 | 45.9 | 10.7 | 99.2 | 80 | 0 | 29.7 | 97.4 | 72.9 | 97.9 | 7.9 | 92.4 | |
StrengthsVery short braking distances and safe, dynamic handling in the wet and on snow. ConsiderationsComparatively long braking distances in the dry. Also sensitive to load changes in dry corners. Additionally limited rear axle stability during fast lane changes. Slow steering response. Score contributionCategory score × of overall score Dry97.66 × 20% = 19.53 Wet99.23 × 35% = 34.73 Snow97.39 × 30% = 29.22 Comfort97.94 × 5% = 4.9 Rolling Resistance92.41 × 10% = 9.24 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 4 | 5 | 96.28 | 143 | 70.6 | 98.5 | 116 | 40.3 | 16.3 | 46.1 | 10.4 | 97.8 | 86 | 0 | 29.9 | 96.7 | 72.2 | 98.9 | 8.7 | 83.9 | |
StrengthsGood starting traction and good cornering grip on snow. Very balanced wet characteristics, with short braking distances, comfortable rolling. High steering reserves in dry corners. ConsiderationsSlight oversteering tendency during load changes in fast driven dry corners. Increased rolling resistance. Score contributionCategory score × of overall score Dry98.49 × 20% = 19.7 Wet97.81 × 35% = 34.24 Snow96.72 × 30% = 29.02 Comfort98.89 × 5% = 4.94 Rolling Resistance83.91 × 10% = 8.39 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 5 | 4 | 96.65 | 146 | 71.5 | 98.1 | 123 | 40.2 | 16.1 | 46.6 | 11.6 | 96.5 | 80 | 0 | 30.1 | 97.3 | 74.2 | 96.2 | 7.9 | 92.4 | |
StrengthsVery good performance on snow, dynamic and easy to control. On reduced grip level, stable wet handling. Outstanding aquaplaning prevention. Balanced, almost sporty dynamics on dry roads. Good price-performance ratio. ConsiderationsSomewhat longer braking distances in the wet, somewhat weaker grip in wet corners, somewhat louder. Score contributionCategory score × of overall score Dry98.1 × 20% = 19.62 Wet96.54 × 35% = 33.79 Snow97.3 × 30% = 29.19 Comfort96.23 × 5% = 4.81 Rolling Resistance92.41 × 10% = 9.24 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 6 | 6 | 96.01 | 144 | 71.0 | 98.3 | 123 | 40.2 | 16.6 | 45.5 | 10.2 | 96.5 | 83 | 0 | 29.8 | 96.2 | 72.3 | 98.8 | 8.3 | 88.0 | |
StrengthsNot outstanding on snow, but balanced handling and controllable via load changes. With the exception of the somewhat longer braking distances, still decent wet characteristics. Easy to handle, safe behavior on dry roads. ConsiderationsSomewhat longer braking distances on wet asphalt, slight grip limitations in very fast driven, dry corners. Increased rolling noise. Score contributionCategory score × of overall score Dry98.3 × 20% = 19.66 Wet96.5 × 35% = 33.77 Snow96.16 × 30% = 28.85 Comfort98.76 × 5% = 4.94 Rolling Resistance87.95 × 10% = 8.8 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 7 | 9 | 94.50 | 145 | 71.3 | 98.1 | 119 | 40.5 | 16.6 | 42.7 | 8.6 | 96.1 | 91 | 0 | 28.0 | 88.9 | 71.8 | 99.4 | 7.6 | 96.1 | |
StrengthsDecent performance in braking as well as in cornering grip on wet surfaces. In dry corners at reduced grip level, easy to control. Rolling resistance and rolling noise are low. ConsiderationsWeak performance with significant oversteering tendency on snow, somewhat indifferent handling on wet surfaces, weak aquaplaning protection. Score contributionCategory score × of overall score Dry98.12 × 20% = 19.62 Wet96.11 × 35% = 33.64 Snow88.86 × 30% = 26.66 Comfort99.44 × 5% = 4.97 Rolling Resistance96.05 × 10% = 9.61 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 8 | 7 | 95.06 | 145 | 71.5 | 98.5 | 120 | 40.1 | 16.5 | 41.3 | 8.7 | 95.1 | 89 | 0 | 29.0 | 93.8 | 72.8 | 98.1 | 8.1 | 90.1 | |
StrengthsDecent braking and cornering grip on wet and dry roads, good rolling comfort. ConsiderationsUnbalanced handling dynamics with slow steering response, load change sensitivity and oversteering tendency on snow as well as on wet surfaces. Score contributionCategory score × of overall score Dry98.47 × 20% = 19.69 Wet95.15 × 35% = 33.3 Snow93.84 × 30% = 28.15 Comfort98.08 × 5% = 4.9 Rolling Resistance90.12 × 10% = 9.01 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 9 | 10 | 94.19 | 146 | 71.1 | 97.8 | 127 | 40.1 | 16.4 | 45.0 | 10.6 | 95.5 | 91 | 0 | 29.1 | 90.9 | 72.6 | 98.4 | 8.1 | 90.1 | |
StrengthsWith the exception of the longer braking distances, good results on wet surfaces with decent aquaplaning prevention. Less agile, but stable handling on dry asphalt at a slightly reduced grip level. ConsiderationsFor a Nokian, too weak and unbalanced snow performance. Extended braking distances on wet roads. Score contributionCategory score × of overall score Dry97.84 × 20% = 19.57 Wet95.46 × 35% = 33.41 Snow90.94 × 30% = 27.28 Comfort98.35 × 5% = 4.92 Rolling Resistance90.12 × 10% = 9.01 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 10 | 8 | 94.92 | 144 | 70.8 | 98.3 | 125 | 39.7 | 16.1 | 45.2 | 10.6 | 95.0 | 87 | 0 | 29.6 | 94.7 | 72.9 | 97.9 | 8.4 | 86.9 | |
StrengthsWith the exception of the somewhat longer braking distances, balanced snow performance. Good aquaplaning protection, short braking distances on dry surfaces. ConsiderationsSomewhat longer braking distances on snow as well as on wet roads, less clear handling characteristics. Increased rolling resistance. Score contributionCategory score × of overall score Dry98.33 × 20% = 19.67 Wet95.01 × 35% = 33.25 Snow94.7 × 30% = 28.41 Comfort97.94 × 5% = 4.9 Rolling Resistance86.9 × 10% = 8.69 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Leading with these priorities
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
These are calculated scenarios, not new test awards. The published verdict may reflect judgement, close results and factors outside this calculation.
Not ranked: a measurement needed for these weights is missing. Missing results are not treated as zero or redistributed.
Reference tires provide context only. They do not set the benchmark and cannot win the personalised ranking.
Weighting vs real impact
What decides this ranking
The weighting is how much each category counts. The real impact is how much of the difference between the tires it creates: a discipline in which every tire performed about the same barely changes the order, however much it counts.
No weighting is recorded for this test, so the weighting here starts from Tire Reviews’ season defaults, not from the test’s own scoring.
- Dry Weighting 20% Real impact 6%
- Wet Weighting 35% Real impact 37%
- Snow Weighting 30% Real impact 37%
- Comfort Weighting 5% Real impact 2%
- Rolling Resistance Weighting 10% Real impact 18%
- Snow Braking counts for 9% of the score but creates 24% of the difference between the tires, because their results in it were far apart.
- Dry Handling counts for 10% of the score but creates only 2% of the difference, because most tires performed about the same in it.
Every discipline 12
| Discipline | Weighting | Real impact |
|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | 10% | 4% |
| Dry Handling | 10% | 2% |
| Wet Braking | 10.2% | 14% |
| Wet Handling | 10.2% | 4% |
| Wet Circle | 9.8% | 8% |
| Straight Aqua | 2.5% | 2% |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 2.5% | 10% |
| Snow Braking | 9% | 24% |
| Snow Traction | 10.5% | 6% |
| Snow Handling | 10.5% | 7% |
| Noise | 5% | 2% |
| Rolling Resistance | 10% | 18% |
How it is worked out: each discipline’s weighting is multiplied by the spread of its results (the gap across the middle half of the tires, as a percentage of the best result), then shared out so that all the disciplines add up to 100%. It estimates what separates the tires; it is not a second set of weights, and it follows the weights you set.
How your ranking is calculated
Each discipline is scored against the best non-reference tire in the full test field: best ÷ result × 100 when lower is better, or result ÷ best × 100 when higher is better. Discipline scores are rounded to two decimal places, then combined using your weights.
Within-category weights divide that category’s share of the overall score. A 50% wet category and 40% wet-braking share give wet braking 20% of the total. A weight is a scoring priority, not a measure of its actual effect on the ranking: the performance gaps matter too. What decides this ranking ↑
Published joint positions are preserved separately. Calculated positions tie only when their underlying scores match; two displayed scores can look equal after rounding.
A zero weight excludes that category or discipline. At least one active discipline is required, and the disciplines in every active category must have a positive total.
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