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2024 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test

Tested size: 205/55 R16
Tires tested: 20
Disciplines: 15

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Wet Braking

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Wet Handling

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Wet Circle

within category · 9.8% of overall score

Straight Aqua

within category · 2.45% of overall score

Curved Aquaplaning

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Snow

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Snow Braking

within category · 6.9% of overall score

Snow Traction

within category · 8.1% of overall score

Snow Handling

within category · 8.1% of overall score

Snow Slalom

within category · 6.9% of overall score

Comfort

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Noise

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Value

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Wear

within category · 3.7% of overall score

Value

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Rolling Resistance

within category · 3.6% of overall score

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Results

Movement is compared with the default calculation, not the published finishing order. Scores use unrounded totals for ranking.

Measured results in the tested size. Arrows show whether lower or higher is better.

				ft ↓	mph ↑		ft ↓	mph ↑	s ↓	mph ↑	ft/s² ↑		ft ↓	lbf ↑	mph ↑	ft/s² ↑		dB ↓		miles ↑	Price/1000 ↓	kg/t ↓
1	Continental WinterContact TS 870	1	97.24	144	68.7	99.0	190	46.7	12.29	52.4	12.5	97.4	95	567	37.3	10.8	98.9	71.0	99.0	29,807	9.59	7.83	87.3
Strengths Test winner with balanced strong performance in all weather conditions, short braking distances, very high mileage. Considerations Higher price level. Score contribution Category score × of overall score Dry98.98 × 20% = 19.8 Wet97.43 × 35% = 34.1 Snow98.86 × 30% = 29.66 Comfort99.01 × 5% = 4.95 Value87.31 × 10% = 8.73 Shortlist Read the test verdict →26 owner reviews ↗Other test results ↗
2	Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3	4	96.53	144	68.1	98.5	189	46.5	12.41	51.1	11.8	96.6	96	565	37.2	10.6	98.2	70.8	99.3	29,515	9.26	8.20	86.1
Strengths Winter talent without fault, offers safe driving behavior in any weather, convincingly good mileage. Considerations Higher price level. Score contribution Category score × of overall score Dry98.53 × 20% = 19.71 Wet96.58 × 35% = 33.8 Snow98.16 × 30% = 29.45 Comfort99.29 × 5% = 4.96 Value86.12 × 10% = 8.61 Shortlist Read the test verdict →15 owner reviews ↗Other test results ↗
3	Semperit Speed Grip 5	3	97.07	143	68.2	98.8	189	45.7	12.44	51.0	11.2	95.8	95	552	37.0	10.7	97.8	71.6	98.2	29,956	6.64	7.91	95.5
Strengths Affordable second-tier brand that shows good performance in all weather, very high mileage, low rolling resistance. Considerations Slightly limited grip in wet conditions. Score contribution Category score × of overall score Dry98.84 × 20% = 19.77 Wet95.77 × 35% = 33.52 Snow97.77 × 30% = 29.33 Comfort98.18 × 5% = 4.91 Value95.46 × 10% = 9.55 Shortlist Read the test verdict →3 owner reviews ↗Other test results ↗
4	Bridgestone Blizzak 6	6	96.23	145	68.5	98.6	177	47.2	12.26	50.3	10.5	98.4	97	565	36.8	10.7	98.0	72.3	97.2	27,527	11.29	8.77	78.2
Strengths Sporty winter talent with strong performance on every surface, short braking distances, convincing mileage. Considerations High price level. Score contribution Category score × of overall score Dry98.58 × 20% = 19.72 Wet98.41 × 35% = 34.44 Snow97.97 × 30% = 29.39 Comfort97.23 × 5% = 4.86 Value78.22 × 10% = 7.82 Shortlist Read the test verdict →9 owner reviews ↗Other test results ↗
5	Michelin Alpin 6	8	95.81	144	67.9	98.2	186	46.6	12.52	48.8	10.4	95.8	97	558	36.5	10.4	96.7	71.4	98.5	31,379	10.30	8.10	86.8
Strengths Premium tire with balanced good performance in all weather, very high mileage, low rolling resistance, good comfort. Considerations High price level. Score contribution Category score × of overall score Dry98.23 × 20% = 19.65 Wet95.84 × 35% = 33.54 Snow96.74 × 30% = 29.02 Comfort98.46 × 5% = 4.92 Value86.76 × 10% = 8.68 Shortlist Read the test verdict →35 owner reviews ↗Other test results ↗
6	Hankook Winter I cept RS3	2	97.15	148	68.2	97.2	194	46.2	12.66	52.5	12.9	96.0	95	564	37.0	10.9	98.8	71.6	98.2	31,224	7.16	7.72	95.8
Strengths Sporty direct performance in any weather, good reserves in aquaplaning, outstanding mileage, fair price. Considerations Extended wet braking distance. Score contribution Category score × of overall score Dry97.21 × 20% = 19.44 Wet95.96 × 35% = 33.59 Snow98.79 × 30% = 29.64 Comfort98.18 × 5% = 4.91 Value95.8 × 10% = 9.58 Shortlist Read the test verdict →28 owner reviews ↗Other test results ↗
7	Dunlop Winter Sport 5	5	96.52	151	67.7	96.0	192	46.1	12.48	48.2	12.2	95.6	96	578	37.0	10.9	99.3	72.5	97.0	30,255	7.80	7.82	92.2
Strengths Convincingly strong performance on snow, outstanding mileage, low rolling resistance. Considerations Slightly limited grip on wet roads. Score contribution Category score × of overall score Dry95.97 × 20% = 19.19 Wet95.59 × 35% = 33.46 Snow99.35 × 30% = 29.8 Comfort96.97 × 5% = 4.85 Value92.17 × 10% = 9.22 Shortlist Read the test verdict →47 owner reviews ↗Other test results ↗
8	Kleber Krisalp HP3	13	94.78	147	67.7	97.4	194	45.7	12.74	51.8	11.7	94.8	96	546	36.7	10.6	97.0	72.2	97.4	25,930	8.63	8.61	81.8
Strengths Convincingly good performance on snowy roads, very good reserves in aquaplaning, low rolling resistance. Considerations Slightly extended wet braking distance. Score contribution Category score × of overall score Dry97.38 × 20% = 19.48 Wet94.76 × 35% = 33.17 Snow96.96 × 30% = 29.09 Comfort97.37 × 5% = 4.87 Value81.78 × 10% = 8.18 Shortlist Read the test verdict →36 owner reviews ↗Other test results ↗
9=	Uniroyal WinterExpert	7	96.16	145	67.9	98.1	187	46.1	12.38	50.3	11.2	96.2	97	551	36.0	10.3	96.0	71.8	97.9	28,297	7.47	7.64	91.7
Strengths Balanced safe driving behavior in wet conditions, good mileage, low rolling resistance. Considerations Moderate lateral guidance on snow. Score contribution Category score × of overall score Dry98.12 × 20% = 19.62 Wet96.2 × 35% = 33.67 Snow96.03 × 30% = 28.81 Comfort97.91 × 5% = 4.9 Value91.67 × 10% = 9.17 Shortlist Read the test verdict →7 owner reviews ↗Other test results ↗
9=	BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2	10	95.10	148	67.7	97.1	192	45.7	12.67	51.8	11.4	94.9	96	565	36.7	10.8	98.3	71.7	98.1	25,681	9.19	8.48	80.7
Strengths Top performance on snow and, good safety reserves in aquaplaning, quiet rolling noise. Considerations Slightly extended wet braking distance. Score contribution Category score × of overall score Dry97.06 × 20% = 19.41 Wet94.93 × 35% = 33.22 Snow98.3 × 30% = 29.49 Comfort98.05 × 5% = 4.9 Value80.69 × 10% = 8.07 Shortlist Read the test verdict →30 owner reviews ↗Other test results ↗
11	Vredestein Wintrac	12	94.80	143	68.0	98.9	191	46.0	12.63	50.1	10.2	94.5	99	551	36.4	10.6	96.2	71.2	98.7	25,103	9.41	8.01	81.4
Strengths Balanced good dynamics in all weather conditions, good reserves in aquaplaning, low rolling resistance. Considerations Slightly extended wet braking distance. Score contribution Category score × of overall score Dry98.89 × 20% = 19.78 Wet94.55 × 35% = 33.09 Snow96.2 × 30% = 28.86 Comfort98.74 × 5% = 4.94 Value81.37 × 10% = 8.14 Shortlist Read the test verdict →5 owner reviews ↗Other test results ↗
12	Apollo Alnac 4G Winter	16	94.64	146	67.8	97.7	187	46.1	12.56	49.0	9.6	94.9	100	551	36.4	10.3	95.5	70.9	99.2	24,755	8.03	8.44	82.6
Strengths Balanced safe driving behavior in all weather, short braking distances, low noise level. Considerations Moderate lateral guidance on snow. Score contribution Category score × of overall score Dry97.75 × 20% = 19.55 Wet94.92 × 35% = 33.22 Snow95.5 × 30% = 28.65 Comfort99.15 × 5% = 4.96 Value82.57 × 10% = 8.26 Shortlist Read the test verdict →4 owner reviews ↗Other test results ↗
13	Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2	11	94.97	146	67.6	97.5	182	46.5	12.44	50.3	10.4	96.7	99	560	37.3	10.7	97.5	71.4	98.5	24,047	10.85	8.83	74.6
Strengths Convincing good driving characteristics with short braking distances on snow and wet roads, quiet passing noise. Considerations Moderate mileage. Score contribution Category score × of overall score Dry97.5 × 20% = 19.5 Wet96.66 × 35% = 33.83 Snow97.52 × 30% = 29.26 Comfort98.46 × 5% = 4.92 Value74.56 × 10% = 7.46 Shortlist Read the test verdict →3 owner reviews ↗Other test results ↗
14	Giti GitiWinterW2	9	95.17	148	67.6	96.9	192	45.3	12.56	51.3	11.9	95.2	96	557	37.8	10.9	98.9	70.3	100.0	27,844	9.37	10.15	77.8
Strengths Convincing qualities on snowy roads, good reserves in aquaplaning, good mileage. Considerations Extended wet braking distance, delayed steering response. Score contribution Category score × of overall score Dry96.86 × 20% = 19.37 Wet95.25 × 35% = 33.34 Snow98.94 × 30% = 29.68 Comfort100 × 5% = 5 Value77.78 × 10% = 7.78 Shortlist Read the test verdict →1 owner review ↗Other test results ↗
15	Kumho Winter Craft WP52	17	94.54	141	68.3	99.7	177	46.6	12.56	45.4	6.5	94.5	99	550	36.9	10.5	96.4	72.1	97.5	23,208	8.57	9.05	77.2
Strengths Balanced sporty driving dynamics and short braking distances in all weather conditions. Considerations Low reserves in aquaplaning, low mileage. Score contribution Category score × of overall score Dry99.69 × 20% = 19.94 Wet94.5 × 35% = 33.07 Snow96.43 × 30% = 28.93 Comfort97.5 × 5% = 4.88 Value77.24 × 10% = 7.72 Shortlist Read the test verdict →9 owner reviews ↗Other test results ↗
16=	Barum Polaris 5	14	94.78	149	68.3	96.9	193	45.4	12.72	46.9	9.4	92.8	98	568	37.0	10.6	97.7	72.1	97.5	24,544	8.10	7.28	87.1
Strengths Convincing winter suitability, safe driving behavior on dry roads, low rolling resistance. Considerations Little grip in wet conditions, low reserves in danger of aquaplaning. Score contribution Category score × of overall score Dry96.94 × 20% = 19.39 Wet92.83 × 35% = 32.49 Snow97.72 × 30% = 29.31 Comfort97.5 × 5% = 4.88 Value87.08 × 10% = 8.71 Shortlist Read the test verdict →16 owner reviews ↗Other test results ↗
16=	GT Radial WinterPro2 Evo	15	94.71	148	67.3	96.5	184	45.2	12.71	46.8	8.8	93.7	96	559	37.5	10.5	98.0	70.8	99.3	23,820	7.30	8.79	82.5
Strengths Good winter suitability and safe driving characteristics on wet roads. Considerations Delayed steering response, limited mileage. Score contribution Category score × of overall score Dry96.53 × 20% = 19.31 Wet93.65 × 35% = 32.78 Snow98.04 × 30% = 29.41 Comfort99.29 × 5% = 4.96 Value82.46 × 10% = 8.25 Shortlist Read the test verdict →1 owner review ↗Other test results ↗
18=	Firestone Winterhawk 4	18	94.37	152	67.2	95.4	182	45.5	12.67	52.1	11.4	96.5	101	546	36.7	10.2	95.0	71.2	98.7	23,239	8.56	8.02	81.0
Strengths Good winter suitability and safe driving characteristics on dry roads. Considerations Limited grip and extended braking distances on wet roads. Score contribution Category score × of overall score Dry95.35 × 20% = 19.07 Wet96.45 × 35% = 33.76 Snow95 × 30% = 28.5 Comfort98.74 × 5% = 4.94 Value81.02 × 10% = 8.1 Shortlist Read the test verdict →6 owner reviews ↗Other test results ↗
18=	Fulda Kristall Control HP2	19	94.06	152	67.9	95.7	198	44.4	12.84	49.4	11.7	92.9	97	558	37.4	10.8	98.2	72.9	96.4	25,980	8.61	8.92	80.8
Strengths Good and safe driving characteristics on wet and dry roads. Considerations Limited winter suitability, low mileage, high rolling resistance. Score contribution Category score × of overall score Dry95.75 × 20% = 19.15 Wet92.94 × 35% = 32.53 Snow98.25 × 30% = 29.47 Comfort96.43 × 5% = 4.82 Value80.83 × 10% = 8.08 Shortlist Read the test verdict →12 owner reviews ↗Other test results ↗
20	Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906+	20	93.06	144	67.9	98.4	190	45.8	12.40	50.4	10.8	95.4	101	511	35.7	10.3	93.0	71.7	98.1	23,214	10.17	9.75	71.9
Strengths Good and safe driving characteristics on wet and dry roads. Considerations Limited winter suitability, low mileage, high rolling resistance. Score contribution Category score × of overall score Dry98.39 × 20% = 19.68 Wet95.43 × 35% = 33.4 Snow92.97 × 30% = 27.89 Comfort98.05 × 5% = 4.9 Value71.88 × 10% = 7.19 Shortlist Read the test verdict →Explore this tire ↗Other test results ↗
Ref	Reference All Season	—	—	141	70.0	100.8	179	46.3	12.33	49.6	9.7	96.8	97	566	37.0	10.5	97.6	71.0	99.0	—	—	—	—
Score contribution Category score × of overall score Dry100.79 × 20% = 20.16 Wet96.77 × 35% = 33.87 Snow97.63 × 30% = 29.29 Comfort99.01 × 5% = 4.95 Value—
Ref	Reference Budget	—	—	157	66.1	92.9	260	38.7	14.57	41.1	4.0	74.8	117	402	34.7	8.9	81.1	74.2	94.7	—	—	—	—
Score contribution Category score × of overall score Dry92.94 × 20% = 18.59 Wet74.82 × 35% = 26.19 Snow81.11 × 30% = 24.33 Comfort94.74 × 5% = 4.74 Value—
Ref	Reference Summer	—	—	127	71.5	107.7	174	48.1	11.64	50.0	10.5	101.0	151	191	—	4.5	—	73.4	95.8	—	—	—	—
Score contribution Category score × of overall score Dry107.69 × 20% = 21.54 Wet100.95 × 35% = 35.33 Snow— Comfort95.78 × 5% = 4.79 Value—

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Leading with these priorities

Continental WinterContact TS 870

97.24/ 100

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 10%
Wet Weighting 35% Real impact 31%
Snow Weighting 30% Real impact 20%
Comfort Weighting 5% Real impact 2%
Value Weighting 10% Real impact 37%

Wear counts for 3.7% of the score but creates 17% 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 15

Discipline	Weighting	Real impact
Dry Braking	10%	8%
Dry Handling	10%	2%
Wet Braking	10.2%	10%
Wet Handling	10.2%	5%
Wet Circle	9.8%	5%
Straight Aqua	2.5%	3%
Curved Aquaplaning	2.5%	8%
Snow Braking	6.9%	6%
Snow Traction	8.1%	6%
Snow Handling	8.1%	4%
Snow Slalom	6.9%	5%
Noise	5%	2%
Wear	3.7%	17%
Value	2.7%	10%
Rolling Resistance	3.6%	10%

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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