Here is the 17" version of the excellent ADAC 2024 winter tire test! As with the 16" ADAC test, there's no huge surprises from the data, it's an impressive showing from Goodyear Dunlop to take the top two places, and Vredestein continues to impress in winter tire tests with the Wintrac Pro (not the new Plus version.)

Continental will be surprised that its second tier brand Semperit out performed the TS 870 P, and the Davanti Wintoura + manages to offer the worst wet grip and snow grip, which is impressive in its own right. Unusually, there was no Michelin in this test.

Read on for the full data below.

Test setup & methodology

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

Recorded test conditions

Dry Braking: 62.1 → 0.0 mph
Wet Braking - Concrete: 49.7 → 0.0 mph
Snow Braking: 18.6 → 0.0 mph

Dry

The Kumho WinterCraft WP52 offered the shortest dry braking distance, coming to a stop in 138 feet. Several other tires also performed well, with stopping distances ranging between 42.9 and 144 feet. The Firestone Winterhawk 4 recorded the longest braking distance at 150 feet, highlighting the significant variation in dry braking performance among the tested tires.

Dry Braking
Position / Tire	Result	Gap to best	Residual speed
1Kumho Winter Craft WP52	138 ft	Best	0 mph
2Continental WinterContact TS 870 P	141 ft	+3 ft	11 mph
2Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3	141 ft	+3 ft	11 mph
4Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2	143 ft	+5 ft	15 mph
5Vredestein Wintrac Pro	143 ft	+5 ft	15 mph
6Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906	144 ft	+6 ft	16 mph
7Davanti Wintoura+	144 ft	+6 ft	16 mph
8Dunlop Winter Sport 5	145 ft	+7 ft	17 mph
9Triangle WinterX TW401	145 ft	+7 ft	18 mph
10Semperit Speed Grip 5	146 ft	+8 ft	19 mph
10Hankook Winter I cept RS3	146 ft	+8 ft	19 mph
12Giti GitiWinterW2	147 ft	+9 ft	19 mph
13Viking Wintech	148 ft	+10 ft	20 mph
14Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501	149 ft	+11 ft	22 mph
15Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6	150 ft	+12 ft	22 mph
16Firestone Winterhawk 4	150 ft	+12 ft	22 mph

The difference between best and worst was 8.6% (12 ft ≈ 0.8 Car Lengths). From 80 mph, the Firestone Winterhawk 4 would still be travelling at 22 mph when the Kumho Winter Craft WP52 had stopped.

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

Wet

In wet braking tests on asphalt, the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 delivered the best performance, stopping in 112 feet. The Continental WinterContact TS 870 P, Dunlop Winter Sport 5, and Firestone Winterhawk 4 also performed respectably, with stopping distances ranging from 34.6 to 114 feet. At the other end of the scale, the Davanti Wintoura + took 135 feet to stop, underscoring the importance of wet braking capability when selecting winter tires.

Wet Braking
Position / Tire	Result	Gap to best	Residual speed
1Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2	112 ft	Best	0 mph
2Firestone Winterhawk 4	114 ft	+2 ft	9 mph
2Continental WinterContact TS 870 P	114 ft	+2 ft	9 mph
4Dunlop Winter Sport 5	114 ft	+2 ft	10 mph
5Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906	115 ft	+3 ft	13 mph
6Vredestein Wintrac Pro	116 ft	+4 ft	15 mph
7Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3	117 ft	+5 ft	16 mph
8Semperit Speed Grip 5	118 ft	+6 ft	17 mph
9Hankook Winter I cept RS3	120 ft	+8 ft	20 mph
10Kumho Winter Craft WP52	120 ft	+8 ft	21 mph
11Giti GitiWinterW2	122 ft	+10 ft	22 mph
12Viking Wintech	122 ft	+10 ft	23 mph
13Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6	126 ft	+14 ft	26 mph
14Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501	135 ft	+23 ft	33 mph
14Triangle WinterX TW401	135 ft	+23 ft	33 mph
16Davanti Wintoura+	135 ft	+23 ft	33 mph

The difference between best and worst was 20.8% (23 ft ≈ 1.6 Car Lengths). From 80 mph, the Davanti Wintoura+ would still be travelling at 33 mph when the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 had stopped.

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

The Dunlop Winter Sport 5 achieved the shortest wet braking distance on concrete, stopping in 123 feet. Close behind were the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P and the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2, with distances of 38.2 and 124 feet, respectively. The Davanti Wintoura + was once again last, requiring 154 feet to stop.

Wet Braking - Concrete
Position / Tire	Result	Gap to best	Residual speed
1Dunlop Winter Sport 5	123 ft	Best	0 mph
2Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2	124 ft	+1 ft	4 mph
3Continental WinterContact TS 870 P	125 ft	+2 ft	10 mph
4Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906	126 ft	+3 ft	12 mph
5Vredestein Wintrac Pro	129 ft	+6 ft	17 mph
6Firestone Winterhawk 4	129 ft	+6 ft	17 mph
7Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3	131 ft	+8 ft	19 mph
8Semperit Speed Grip 5	132 ft	+9 ft	20 mph
9Kumho Winter Craft WP52	133 ft	+10 ft	21 mph
10Giti GitiWinterW2	134 ft	+11 ft	22 mph
11Viking Wintech	135 ft	+12 ft	24 mph
12Hankook Winter I cept RS3	136 ft	+13 ft	24 mph
13Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6	140 ft	+17 ft	28 mph
14Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501	143 ft	+20 ft	30 mph
15Triangle WinterX TW401	146 ft	+23 ft	32 mph
16Davanti Wintoura+	154 ft	+31 ft	35 mph

The difference between best and worst was 24.5% (31 ft ≈ 2 Car Lengths). From 80 mph, the Davanti Wintoura+ would still be travelling at 35 mph when the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 had stopped.

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

The Hankook Winter i*cept RS3 showed the best resistance to longitudinal hydroplaning, maintaining grip at 50.0 mph. The Firestone Winterhawk 4 and Semperit Speed-Grip 5 also performed admirably, holding grip at 78.6 and 48.9 mph, respectively. The Davanti Wintoura + and Triangle WinterX TW401 lost grip at 42.4 mph.

Straight Aqua
Position / Tire	Result	Gap to best
1Hankook Winter I cept RS3	50.0 mph	Best
2Semperit Speed Grip 5	48.9 mph	-1.1 mph
3Firestone Winterhawk 4	48.8 mph	-1.2 mph
4Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3	48.1 mph	-1.9 mph
5Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2	48.0 mph	-2.0 mph
6Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6	47.7 mph	-2.3 mph
7Giti GitiWinterW2	47.5 mph	-2.5 mph
8Continental WinterContact TS 870 P	47.1 mph	-2.9 mph
9Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906	47.0 mph	-3.0 mph
10Dunlop Winter Sport 5	46.8 mph	-3.2 mph
11Vredestein Wintrac Pro	46.4 mph	-3.6 mph
12Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501	45.7 mph	-4.3 mph
13Kumho Winter Craft WP52	44.5 mph	-5.5 mph
14Viking Wintech	43.2 mph	-6.8 mph
15Triangle WinterX TW401	42.5 mph	-7.5 mph
16Davanti Wintoura+	42.4 mph	-7.6 mph

The difference between best and worst was 15.2% (7.6 mph).

Snow

The Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501 achieved the shortest braking distance on snow, stopping in 31 feet. The Dunlop Winter Sport 5 and Triangle WinterX TW401 were also strong performers, with stopping distances of 9.6 and 31 feet, respectively. The Davanti Wintoura + required 36 feet.

Snow Braking
Position / Tire	Result	Gap to best	Residual speed
1Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501	31 ft	Best	0 mph
2Triangle WinterX TW401	31 ft	0 ft	12 mph
3Dunlop Winter Sport 5	31 ft	0 ft	14 mph
4Vredestein Wintrac Pro	32 ft	+1 ft	16 mph
4Hankook Winter I cept RS3	32 ft	+1 ft	16 mph
4Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3	32 ft	+1 ft	16 mph
7Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2	32 ft	+1 ft	18 mph
8Firestone Winterhawk 4	32 ft	+1 ft	20 mph
8Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6	32 ft	+1 ft	20 mph
10Semperit Speed Grip 5	33 ft	+2 ft	21 mph
10Kumho Winter Craft WP52	33 ft	+2 ft	21 mph
12Continental WinterContact TS 870 P	33 ft	+2 ft	23 mph
12Giti GitiWinterW2	33 ft	+2 ft	23 mph
12Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906	33 ft	+2 ft	23 mph
15Viking Wintech	34 ft	+3 ft	25 mph
16Davanti Wintoura+	36 ft	+5 ft	31 mph

The difference between best and worst was 18.3% (5 ft ≈ 0.4 Car Lengths). From 80 mph, the Davanti Wintoura+ would still be travelling at 31 mph when the Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501 had stopped.

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

The Vredestein Wintrac Pro provided the best traction on snow, achieving a traction rating of 238 DN. The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3, Hankook Winter i*cept RS3, Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501, Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2, and Triangle WinterX TW401 also performed well, with results between 230 and 234 DN. The Davanti Wintoura + offered the lowest traction at 202 DN, indicating a wide range of traction capabilities in snowy conditions.

Snow Traction
Position / Tire	Result	Gap to best
1Vredestein Wintrac Pro	54 lbf	Best
2Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501	53 lbf	-1 lbf
2Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2	53 lbf	-1 lbf
2Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3	53 lbf	-1 lbf
5Triangle WinterX TW401	52 lbf	-2 lbf
6Hankook Winter I cept RS3	52 lbf	-2 lbf
7Dunlop Winter Sport 5	52 lbf	-2 lbf
7Firestone Winterhawk 4	52 lbf	-2 lbf
7Semperit Speed Grip 5	52 lbf	-2 lbf
10Viking Wintech	51 lbf	-3 lbf
11Kumho Winter Craft WP52	51 lbf	-3 lbf
12Continental WinterContact TS 870 P	50 lbf	-4 lbf
13Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6	50 lbf	-4 lbf
14Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906	49 lbf	-5 lbf
15Giti GitiWinterW2	48 lbf	-6 lbf
16Davanti Wintoura+	45 lbf	-9 lbf

The difference between best and worst was 15.1% (9 lbf).

Ice

The Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 recorded the shortest braking distance on ice, stopping in 53 feet. Close contenders were the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P and Vredestein Wintrac Pro, with distances of 16.6 and 55 feet, respectively. The Davanti Wintoura + rounded out its excellent grip performance, last, over 16 feet behind from just 12 mph.

Ice Braking
Position / Tire	Result	Gap to best
1Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2	53 ft	Best
2Continental WinterContact TS 870 P	54 ft	+1 ft
3Vredestein Wintrac Pro	55 ft	+2 ft
4Dunlop Winter Sport 5	56 ft	+3 ft
5Firestone Winterhawk 4	56 ft	+3 ft
5Kumho Winter Craft WP52	56 ft	+3 ft
7Giti GitiWinterW2	56 ft	+3 ft
8Semperit Speed Grip 5	57 ft	+4 ft
9Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3	58 ft	+5 ft
10Viking Wintech	58 ft	+5 ft
11Hankook Winter I cept RS3	58 ft	+5 ft
12Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906	59 ft	+6 ft
13Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6	61 ft	+8 ft
14Triangle WinterX TW401	65 ft	+12 ft
15Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501	66 ft	+13 ft
16Davanti Wintoura+	70 ft	+17 ft

The difference between best and worst was 31.7% (17 ft ≈ 1.1 Car Lengths).

Value

The Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501 was projected to offer the highest mileage at 40,451 miles. The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 also showed promising results with a predicted mileage of 35,729 miles. The shortest predicted mileage was for the Yokohama BluEarth-Winter V906, at 22,183 miles.

Wear
Position / Tire	Result	Gap to best
1Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501	40,451 miles	Best
2Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3	35,729 miles	-4,722 miles
3Dunlop Winter Sport 5	33,740 miles	-6,711 miles
4Viking Wintech	33,554 miles	-6,897 miles
5Semperit Speed Grip 5	33,243 miles	-7,208 miles
6Hankook Winter I cept RS3	30,634 miles	-9,817 miles
7Davanti Wintoura+	29,764 miles	-10,687 miles
8Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6	29,391 miles	-11,060 miles
9Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2	28,956 miles	-11,495 miles
10Kumho Winter Craft WP52	28,645 miles	-11,806 miles
11Continental WinterContact TS 870 P	26,905 miles	-13,546 miles
12Vredestein Wintrac Pro	25,787 miles	-14,664 miles
13Giti GitiWinterW2	25,538 miles	-14,913 miles
14Firestone Winterhawk 4	23,674 miles	-16,777 miles
15Triangle WinterX TW401	22,991 miles	-17,460 miles
16Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906	22,183 miles	-18,268 miles

The difference between best and worst was 45.2% (18,268 miles).

The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 demonstrated the lowest tire abrasion, measured at 55.0 mg/km/t. The Hankook Winter i*cept RS3, Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501, Semperit Speed-Grip 5, Triangle WinterX TW401, and Viking WinTech followed with abrasion levels between 56.0 and 59.0 mg/km/t. The highest level of abrasion was recorded by the Yokohama BluEarth-Winter V906 at 95.0 mg/km/t, indicating significant variation in wear among the tires.

Abrasion
Position / Tire	Result	Gap to best
1Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3	55 mg/km/t	Best
2Viking Wintech	56 mg/km/t	+1.00 mg/km/t
3Hankook Winter I cept RS3	57 mg/km/t	+2.00 mg/km/t
4Triangle WinterX TW401	58 mg/km/t	+3.00 mg/km/t
5Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501	59 mg/km/t	+4.00 mg/km/t
5Semperit Speed Grip 5	59 mg/km/t	+4.00 mg/km/t
7Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6	64 mg/km/t	+9.00 mg/km/t
7Continental WinterContact TS 870 P	64 mg/km/t	+9.00 mg/km/t
9Dunlop Winter Sport 5	69 mg/km/t	+14.00 mg/km/t
10Vredestein Wintrac Pro	70 mg/km/t	+15.00 mg/km/t
11Kumho Winter Craft WP52	71 mg/km/t	+16.00 mg/km/t
12Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2	73 mg/km/t	+18.00 mg/km/t
13Davanti Wintoura+	79 mg/km/t	+24.00 mg/km/t
14Giti GitiWinterW2	82 mg/km/t	+27.00 mg/km/t
15Firestone Winterhawk 4	83 mg/km/t	+28.00 mg/km/t
16Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906	95 mg/km/t	+40.00 mg/km/t

The difference between best and worst was 72.7% (40 mg/km/t).

Results

The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 delivers strong performance on dry, wet, and snowy roads, achieving a good overall result in driving safety. It offers precise steering, short braking distances, and reliable grip, particularly in wet and snowy conditions. It also performs above average on ice. Furthermore, the tire boasts excellent environmental credentials: long lifespan, low abrasion, and a weight significantly lower than the average of the test field make it an environmentally friendly choice.

Dry98.1%

Wet95.2%

Snow97.2%

Ice91.5%

Value93.3%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (10)

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

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	2^nd / 16	141 ft	+3 ft
Wet BrakingLower is better	7^th / 16	117 ft	+5 ft
Wet Braking - ConcreteLower is better	7^th / 16	131 ft	+8 ft
Straight AquaHigher is better	4^th / 16	48.1 mph	-1.9 mph
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better	5^th / 16	10.2 ft/s²	-1.0 ft/s²
Snow BrakingLower is better	4^th / 16	32 ft	+1 ft
Snow TractionHigher is better	2^nd / 16	53 lbf	-1 lbf
Ice BrakingLower is better	9^th / 16	58 ft	+5 ft
WearHigher is better	2^nd / 16	35,729 miles	-4,722 miles
AbrasionLower is better	1^st / 16	55 mg/km/t	Best in this discipline

3PMSF: Yes

The Dunlop Winter Sport 5 provides good performance on dry, wet, and wintery surfaces, resulting in a good overall rating for driving safety. It offers precise steering, good braking distances, and reliable grip, particularly in snowy conditions. Although its aquaplaning performance on wet roads is only satisfactory, it excels in handling with ample safety reserves. The tire also boasts a good environmental record with a long lifespan, low abrasion, and good efficiency due to its low weight and fuel consumption.

Dry95.5%

Wet97.5%

Snow96.8%

Ice94.7%

Value81.8%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (10)

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

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	8^th / 16	145 ft	+7 ft
Wet BrakingLower is better	4^th / 16	114 ft	+2 ft
Wet Braking - ConcreteLower is better	1^st / 16	123 ft	Best in this discipline
Straight AquaHigher is better	10^th / 16	46.8 mph	-3.2 mph
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better	3^rd / 16	10.8 ft/s²	-0.4 ft/s²
Snow BrakingLower is better	3^rd / 16	31 ft	0 ft
Snow TractionHigher is better	7^th / 16	52 lbf	-2 lbf
Ice BrakingLower is better	4^th / 16	56 ft	+3 ft
WearHigher is better	3^rd / 16	33,740 miles	-6,711 miles
AbrasionLower is better	9^th / 16	69 mg/km/t	+14.00 mg/km/t

3PMSF: Yes

The Vredestein Wintrac Pro achieves a good overall rating for driving safety, despite some minor weaknesses. While it exhibits slight imprecision on dry surfaces and only average aquaplaning performance on wet roads, it delivers strong performance on wintery roads with good braking, traction, and handling. Its environmental performance is decent with good results for abrasion and efficiency, but a less impressive projected lifespan.

Dry96.3%

Wet94.1%

Snow98.1%

Ice95.8%

Value70.1%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (10)

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

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	5^th / 16	143 ft	+5 ft
Wet BrakingLower is better	6^th / 16	116 ft	+4 ft
Wet Braking - ConcreteLower is better	5^th / 16	129 ft	+6 ft
Straight AquaHigher is better	11^th / 16	46.4 mph	-3.6 mph
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better	10^th / 16	9.5 ft/s²	-1.7 ft/s²
Snow BrakingLower is better	4^th / 16	32 ft	+1 ft
Snow TractionHigher is better	1^st / 16	54 lbf	Best in this discipline
Ice BrakingLower is better	3^rd / 16	55 ft	+2 ft
WearHigher is better	12^th / 16	25,787 miles	-14,664 miles
AbrasionLower is better	10^th / 16	70 mg/km/t	+15.00 mg/km/t

3PMSF: Yes

The Semperit Speed-Grip 5 achieves a satisfactory rating for driving safety, with good performance on wet and wintery roads but falling short on dry surfaces. It lacks precision and feedback on dry roads, requiring steering corrections and exhibiting a tendency to oversteer. However, it performs well on wet surfaces with good braking, aquaplaning resistance, and handling. On snow, it offers good braking and traction but only satisfactory handling. Its environmental performance is good, thanks to a long lifespan, low abrasion, low weight, and good fuel efficiency.

Dry94.6%

Wet96.5%

Snow95%

Ice93.1%

Value86.9%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (10)

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

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	10^th / 16	146 ft	+8 ft
Wet BrakingLower is better	8^th / 16	118 ft	+6 ft
Wet Braking - ConcreteLower is better	8^th / 16	132 ft	+9 ft
Straight AquaHigher is better	2^nd / 16	48.9 mph	-1.1 mph
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better	1^st / 16	11.2 ft/s²	Best in this discipline
Snow BrakingLower is better	10^th / 16	33 ft	+2 ft
Snow TractionHigher is better	7^th / 16	52 lbf	-2 lbf
Ice BrakingLower is better	8^th / 16	57 ft	+4 ft
WearHigher is better	5^th / 16	33,243 miles	-7,208 miles
AbrasionLower is better	5^th / 16	59 mg/km/t	+4.00 mg/km/t

3PMSF: Yes

The Hankook Winter i*cept RS3 receives a satisfactory rating for driving safety, with good performance on wet and wintery roads but falling short on dry surfaces. It lacks precision and feedback on dry roads, requiring steering corrections and exhibiting a tendency to oversteer. However, it performs well on wet and snowy surfaces with good braking and handling. It also has good environmental performance with a long lifespan, low abrasion, and good fuel efficiency, though manufacturing residues on new tires are a negative point.

Dry94.6%

Wet95.8%

Snow96.5%

Ice90.5%

Value84.7%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (10)

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

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	10^th / 16	146 ft	+8 ft
Wet BrakingLower is better	9^th / 16	120 ft	+8 ft
Wet Braking - ConcreteLower is better	12^th / 16	136 ft	+13 ft
Straight AquaHigher is better	1^st / 16	50.0 mph	Best in this discipline
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better	1^st / 16	11.2 ft/s²	Best in this discipline
Snow BrakingLower is better	4^th / 16	32 ft	+1 ft
Snow TractionHigher is better	6^th / 16	52 lbf	-2 lbf
Ice BrakingLower is better	11^th / 16	58 ft	+5 ft
WearHigher is better	6^th / 16	30,634 miles	-9,817 miles
AbrasionLower is better	3^rd / 16	57 mg/km/t	+2.00 mg/km/t

3PMSF: Yes

The Continental WinterContact TS 870 P achieves a satisfactory rating for driving safety, with good performance on wet and wintery roads but some weaknesses on dry surfaces. It lacks precision and feedback on dry roads, requiring steering corrections and exhibiting a tendency to oversteer. However, it performs well on wet surfaces with good braking and handling, although its longitudinal aquaplaning performance is only average. On snow, it offers good braking and handling. Its environmental performance is good, with a long lifespan, low abrasion, and good fuel efficiency.

Dry98.1%

Wet97.7%

Snow92.7%

Ice97%

Value74.9%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (10)

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

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	2^nd / 16	141 ft	+3 ft
Wet BrakingLower is better	2^nd / 16	114 ft	+2 ft
Wet Braking - ConcreteLower is better	3^rd / 16	125 ft	+2 ft
Straight AquaHigher is better	8^th / 16	47.1 mph	-2.9 mph
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better	3^rd / 16	10.8 ft/s²	-0.4 ft/s²
Snow BrakingLower is better	12^th / 16	33 ft	+2 ft
Snow TractionHigher is better	12^th / 16	50 lbf	-4 lbf
Ice BrakingLower is better	2^nd / 16	54 ft	+1 ft
WearHigher is better	11^th / 16	26,905 miles	-13,546 miles
AbrasionLower is better	7^th / 16	64 mg/km/t	+9.00 mg/km/t

3PMSF: Yes

The Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 achieves a satisfactory rating for driving safety, with good performance on wet and wintery roads but exhibiting some weaknesses on dry surfaces. It lacks precision and feedback on dry roads, requiring steering corrections and displaying a tendency to oversteer. However, it performs well on wet surfaces with good braking and excellent handling, though its lateral aquaplaning performance is only average. On snow, it offers good braking, traction, and handling. Its environmental performance is good, with a long lifespan, low abrasion, and good fuel efficiency.

Dry96.6%

Wet97.3%

Snow96.7%

Ice100%

Value73.2%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (10)

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

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	4^th / 16	143 ft	+5 ft
Wet BrakingLower is better	1^st / 16	112 ft	Best in this discipline
Wet Braking - ConcreteLower is better	2^nd / 16	124 ft	+1 ft
Straight AquaHigher is better	5^th / 16	48.0 mph	-2.0 mph
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better	8^th / 16	9.8 ft/s²	-1.4 ft/s²
Snow BrakingLower is better	7^th / 16	32 ft	+1 ft
Snow TractionHigher is better	2^nd / 16	53 lbf	-1 lbf
Ice BrakingLower is better	1^st / 16	53 ft	Best in this discipline
WearHigher is better	9^th / 16	28,956 miles	-11,495 miles
AbrasionLower is better	12^th / 16	73 mg/km/t	+18.00 mg/km/t

3PMSF: Yes

The Yokohama BluEarth-Winter V906 achieves a satisfactory rating for driving safety, with good performance on dry and wet roads but falling short on wintery surfaces. It offers precise steering and good braking on dry roads, while on wet surfaces it provides good grip and handling, but only average aquaplaning resistance. However, its performance on snow and ice is less impressive, with limited handling precision and a tendency to understeer or oversteer early. Its environmental performance is also only satisfactory, due to average lifespan, wear, and efficiency, as well as manufacturing residues on new tires.

Dry96.1%

Wet93.8%

Snow91.8%

Ice89.4%

Value56.2%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (10)

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

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	6^th / 16	144 ft	+6 ft
Wet BrakingLower is better	5^th / 16	115 ft	+3 ft
Wet Braking - ConcreteLower is better	4^th / 16	126 ft	+3 ft
Straight AquaHigher is better	9^th / 16	47.0 mph	-3.0 mph
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better	11^th / 16	8.9 ft/s²	-2.3 ft/s²
Snow BrakingLower is better	12^th / 16	33 ft	+2 ft
Snow TractionHigher is better	14^th / 16	49 lbf	-5 lbf
Ice BrakingLower is better	12^th / 16	59 ft	+6 ft
WearHigher is better	16^th / 16	22,183 miles	-18,268 miles
AbrasionLower is better	16^th / 16	95 mg/km/t	+40.00 mg/km/t

3PMSF: Yes

The Giti GitiWinter W2 receives a satisfactory rating for driving safety, with good performance on wet roads but falling short on dry and wintery surfaces. It lacks precision and feedback on dry roads, requiring steering corrections. However, it offers good handling on wet surfaces but only average braking and aquaplaning performance. On snow and ice, its performance is less impressive, with limited handling precision and a tendency to understeer or oversteer early. Its environmental performance is also only satisfactory, due to average lifespan, wear, and efficiency, as well as manufacturing residues on new tires.

Dry94.2%

Wet92.5%

Snow90.7%

Ice93.6%

Value64.8%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (10)

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

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	12^th / 16	147 ft	+9 ft
Wet BrakingLower is better	11^th / 16	122 ft	+10 ft
Wet Braking - ConcreteLower is better	10^th / 16	134 ft	+11 ft
Straight AquaHigher is better	7^th / 16	47.5 mph	-2.5 mph
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better	5^th / 16	10.2 ft/s²	-1.0 ft/s²
Snow BrakingLower is better	12^th / 16	33 ft	+2 ft
Snow TractionHigher is better	15^th / 16	48 lbf	-6 lbf
Ice BrakingLower is better	7^th / 16	56 ft	+3 ft
WearHigher is better	13^th / 16	25,538 miles	-14,913 miles
AbrasionLower is better	14^th / 16	82 mg/km/t	+27.00 mg/km/t

3PMSF: Yes

The Firestone Winterhawk 4 achieves a satisfactory rating for driving safety, with good performance on wet and wintery roads but significant weaknesses on dry surfaces. It lacks precision and feedback on dry roads, requiring frequent steering corrections and exhibiting a tendency to oversteer. However, it performs well on wet surfaces with good braking and handling, although its lateral aquaplaning performance is only average. On snow, it offers good braking, traction, and handling. Its environmental performance is average, with satisfactory lifespan and wear, but good fuel efficiency.

Dry92.1%

Wet97.3%

Snow95.4%

Ice94.2%

Value61.9%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (10)

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

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	16^th / 16	150 ft	+12 ft
Wet BrakingLower is better	2^nd / 16	114 ft	+2 ft
Wet Braking - ConcreteLower is better	6^th / 16	129 ft	+6 ft
Straight AquaHigher is better	3^rd / 16	48.8 mph	-1.2 mph
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better	5^th / 16	10.2 ft/s²	-1.0 ft/s²
Snow BrakingLower is better	8^th / 16	32 ft	+1 ft
Snow TractionHigher is better	7^th / 16	52 lbf	-2 lbf
Ice BrakingLower is better	5^th / 16	56 ft	+3 ft
WearHigher is better	14^th / 16	23,674 miles	-16,777 miles
AbrasionLower is better	15^th / 16	83 mg/km/t	+28.00 mg/km/t

3PMSF: Yes

The Viking WinTech receives a satisfactory rating for driving safety, with weaknesses on dry roads limiting its overall performance. It lacks precision and feedback on dry surfaces, requiring frequent steering corrections and exhibiting a tendency to oversteer. While it offers satisfactory performance on wet and snowy roads, its handling is less precise, and it has a lower threshold for understeer and oversteer. However, it has strong environmental credentials, with a very long lifespan, low abrasion, and excellent fuel efficiency.

Dry93.6%

Wet86.3%

Snow92.8%

Ice91%

Value89.5%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (10)

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

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	13^th / 16	148 ft	+10 ft
Wet BrakingLower is better	12^th / 16	122 ft	+10 ft
Wet Braking - ConcreteLower is better	11^th / 16	135 ft	+12 ft
Straight AquaHigher is better	14^th / 16	43.2 mph	-6.8 mph
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better	14^th / 16	7.2 ft/s²	-4.0 ft/s²
Snow BrakingLower is better	15^th / 16	34 ft	+3 ft
Snow TractionHigher is better	10^th / 16	51 lbf	-3 lbf
Ice BrakingLower is better	10^th / 16	58 ft	+5 ft
WearHigher is better	4^th / 16	33,554 miles	-6,897 miles
AbrasionLower is better	2^nd / 16	56 mg/km/t	+1.00 mg/km/t

3PMSF: Yes

The Kumho WinterCraft WP52 receives a satisfactory rating for driving safety, with weaknesses on dry roads limiting its overall performance. It lacks precision and feedback on dry surfaces, requiring frequent steering corrections and exhibiting a tendency to oversteer. While its braking distance is good, its aquaplaning performance on wet roads is below average. However, it performs well on snow and ice, with good braking and handling. Its environmental performance is mixed, with a long lifespan and good fuel efficiency, but a higher weight and concerns about sustainability due to its production in Korea and China.

Dry100%

Wet88.7%

Snow93.8%

Ice94.2%

Value73.7%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (10)

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

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	1^st / 16	138 ft	Best in this discipline
Wet BrakingLower is better	10^th / 16	120 ft	+8 ft
Wet Braking - ConcreteLower is better	9^th / 16	133 ft	+10 ft
Straight AquaHigher is better	13^th / 16	44.5 mph	-5.5 mph
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better	12^th / 16	7.9 ft/s²	-3.3 ft/s²
Snow BrakingLower is better	10^th / 16	33 ft	+2 ft
Snow TractionHigher is better	11^th / 16	51 lbf	-3 lbf
Ice BrakingLower is better	5^th / 16	56 ft	+3 ft
WearHigher is better	10^th / 16	28,645 miles	-11,806 miles
AbrasionLower is better	11^th / 16	71 mg/km/t	+16.00 mg/km/t

3PMSF: Yes

The Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 receives a satisfactory rating for driving safety, with weaknesses on dry roads limiting its overall performance. It lacks precision and feedback on dry surfaces, requiring frequent steering corrections and exhibiting a tendency to oversteer. While it offers satisfactory performance on wet and snowy roads, with good longitudinal aquaplaning resistance, its handling is less precise, and it has a lower threshold for understeer and oversteer. Its environmental performance is mixed, with a long lifespan and good fuel efficiency, but a higher weight and concerns about sustainability due to its production in China and manufacturing residues on new tires.

Dry92.3%

Wet90.1%

Snow93.4%

Ice87%

Value78.4%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (10)

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

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	15^th / 16	150 ft	+12 ft
Wet BrakingLower is better	13^th / 16	126 ft	+14 ft
Wet Braking - ConcreteLower is better	13^th / 16	140 ft	+17 ft
Straight AquaHigher is better	6^th / 16	47.7 mph	-2.3 mph
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better	8^th / 16	9.8 ft/s²	-1.4 ft/s²
Snow BrakingLower is better	8^th / 16	32 ft	+1 ft
Snow TractionHigher is better	13^th / 16	50 lbf	-4 lbf
Ice BrakingLower is better	13^th / 16	61 ft	+8 ft
WearHigher is better	8^th / 16	29,391 miles	-11,060 miles
AbrasionLower is better	7^th / 16	64 mg/km/t	+9.00 mg/km/t

3PMSF: Yes

The Triangle WinterX TW401 receives a poor rating for driving safety due to its significant weaknesses on wet roads, despite decent performance on dry and snowy surfaces. It offers satisfactory feedback and precision on dry roads, with good control at its limits. However, on wet surfaces, it has a very low grip level and a tendency to understeer or oversteer early, resulting in poor handling. Its braking performance is also only just satisfactory, and its aquaplaning resistance is poor. On snow, it performs well with good braking, traction, and handling. Its environmental performance is average, with a satisfactory lifespan and low abrasion, weight, and fuel consumption, but negative marks for manufacturing residues on new tires.

Dry95%

Wet79.9%

Snow97.7%

Ice81.7%

Value73.2%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (10)

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

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	9^th / 16	145 ft	+7 ft
Wet BrakingLower is better	14^th / 16	135 ft	+23 ft
Wet Braking - ConcreteLower is better	15^th / 16	146 ft	+23 ft
Straight AquaHigher is better	15^th / 16	42.5 mph	-7.5 mph
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better	15^th / 16	6.9 ft/s²	-4.3 ft/s²
Snow BrakingLower is better	2^nd / 16	31 ft	0 ft
Snow TractionHigher is better	5^th / 16	52 lbf	-2 lbf
Ice BrakingLower is better	14^th / 16	65 ft	+12 ft
WearHigher is better	15^th / 16	22,991 miles	-17,460 miles
AbrasionLower is better	4^th / 16	58 mg/km/t	+3.00 mg/km/t

3PMSF: Yes

The Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501 receives a satisfactory rating for driving safety, but with weaknesses on dry roads impacting its overall score. It offers barely adequate feedback and precision on dry surfaces, requiring frequent steering corrections and exhibiting a tendency to oversteer. While it performs satisfactorily on wet roads, its handling is less precise with a low grip level. However, it excels on snow with good braking and traction, and very good handling. Its environmental performance is poor due to its high weight, despite a long lifespan and low abrasion. Concerns about sustainability due to its production in China and manufacturing residues on new tires further detract from its environmental rating.

Dry92.5%

Wet82.5%

Snow99.1%

Ice79.7%

Value97.1%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (10)

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

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	14^th / 16	149 ft	+11 ft
Wet BrakingLower is better	14^th / 16	135 ft	+23 ft
Wet Braking - ConcreteLower is better	14^th / 16	143 ft	+20 ft
Straight AquaHigher is better	12^th / 16	45.7 mph	-4.3 mph
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better	12^th / 16	7.9 ft/s²	-3.3 ft/s²
Snow BrakingLower is better	1^st / 16	31 ft	Best in this discipline
Snow TractionHigher is better	2^nd / 16	53 lbf	-1 lbf
Ice BrakingLower is better	15^th / 16	66 ft	+13 ft
WearHigher is better	1^st / 16	40,451 miles	Best in this discipline
AbrasionLower is better	5^th / 16	59 mg/km/t	+4.00 mg/km/t

3PMSF: Yes

The Davanti Wintoura + receives a poor rating for driving safety due to its significant weaknesses on wet roads, despite satisfactory performance on dry and wintery surfaces. It lacks precision and feedback on dry roads, requiring steering corrections and exhibiting a tendency to oversteer. However, its braking distance on dry surfaces is good. On wet surfaces, it has a very low grip level and a tendency to understeer or oversteer early, resulting in poor handling. Its braking and aquaplaning resistance are also poor. On snow, it offers only satisfactory performance with limited handling precision. Its environmental performance is average, with a good lifespan and low abrasion, but a high weight impacting its efficiency. Negative marks are given for manufacturing residues on new tires.

Dry95.9%

Wet78.6%

Snow84.7%

Ice75.9%

Value71.9%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (10)

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

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	7^th / 16	144 ft	+6 ft
Wet BrakingLower is better	16^th / 16	135 ft	+23 ft
Wet Braking - ConcreteLower is better	16^th / 16	154 ft	+31 ft
Straight AquaHigher is better	16^th / 16	42.4 mph	-7.6 mph
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better	16^th / 16	6.2 ft/s²	-5.0 ft/s²
Snow BrakingLower is better	16^th / 16	36 ft	+5 ft
Snow TractionHigher is better	16^th / 16	45 lbf	-9 lbf
Ice BrakingLower is better	16^th / 16	70 ft	+17 ft
WearHigher is better	7^th / 16	29,764 miles	-10,687 miles
AbrasionLower is better	13^th / 16	79 mg/km/t	+24.00 mg/km/t

3PMSF: Yes

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