Test Charts / ADAC
2025 ADAC Winter Tire Test
Compare each discipline in the tested size. See the measured result, position and gap to the best tire, then read the verdict for the trade-offs behind the finishing order.
- Tested size
- 225/40 R18
- Tires tested
- 31
- Disciplines
- 12
Read the measurements, not just the rank
Lower is better for braking distances and lap times; higher is better for subjective scores and aquaplaning speed. Bars start at zero. Read the gap alongside the position: adjacent tires can be separated by very different margins.
Positions and gaps always refer to the full test field within each group. Selecting tires does not recalculate rankings or change the best-in-test benchmark.
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Positions and gaps always refer to the full test field within each group. Selecting tires does not recalculate rankings or change the best-in-test benchmark.
Dry
1Dry Braking
Dry braking in feet (62 - 0 mph)
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best | Residual speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 136 ft | Best | 0 mph | |
| 138 ft | +2 ft | 10 mph | |
| 138 ft | +2 ft | 11 mph | |
| 139 ft | +3 ft | 12 mph | |
| 139 ft | +3 ft | 13 mph | |
| 140 ft | +4 ft | 13 mph | |
| 141 ft | +5 ft | 16 mph | |
| 142 ft | +6 ft | 17 mph | |
| 143 ft | +7 ft | 18 mph | |
| 144 ft | +8 ft | 19 mph | |
| 144 ft | +8 ft | 19 mph | |
| 144 ft | +8 ft | 19 mph | |
| 144 ft | +8 ft | 19 mph | |
| 144 ft | +8 ft | 19 mph | |
| 145 ft | +9 ft | 20 mph | |
| 145 ft | +9 ft | 20 mph | |
| 145 ft | +9 ft | 20 mph | |
| 146 ft | +10 ft | 21 mph | |
| 146 ft | +10 ft | 21 mph | |
| 146 ft | +10 ft | 21 mph | |
| 147 ft | +11 ft | 22 mph | |
| 147 ft | +11 ft | 22 mph | |
| 148 ft | +12 ft | 23 mph | |
| 148 ft | +12 ft | 23 mph | |
| 148 ft | +12 ft | 23 mph | |
| 148 ft | +12 ft | 23 mph | |
| 148 ft | +12 ft | 23 mph | |
| 148 ft | +12 ft | 23 mph | |
| 149 ft | +13 ft | 23 mph | |
| 151 ft | +15 ft | 25 mph | |
| 152 ft | +16 ft | 26 mph |
The difference between best and worst was 11.6% (16 ft ≈ 1.1 Car Lengths). From 80 mph, the Evergreen Winter EW66 would still be travelling at 26 mph when the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 had stopped.
Residual speed is calculated from the measured braking distances, assuming constant deceleration; it is not a separate measurement.
Wet
4Wet Braking
Wet braking in feet (50 - 0 mph)
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best | Residual speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 104 ft | Best | 0 mph | |
| 106 ft | +2 ft | 10 mph | |
| 106 ft | +2 ft | 11 mph | |
| 107 ft | +3 ft | 14 mph | |
| 108 ft | +4 ft | 15 mph | |
| 108 ft | +4 ft | 15 mph | |
| 108 ft | +4 ft | 15 mph | |
| 108 ft | +4 ft | 16 mph | |
| 108 ft | +4 ft | 16 mph | |
| 109 ft | +5 ft | 18 mph | |
| 110 ft | +6 ft | 18 mph | |
| 112 ft | +8 ft | 22 mph | |
| 113 ft | +9 ft | 22 mph | |
| 113 ft | +9 ft | 23 mph | |
| 114 ft | +10 ft | 24 mph | |
| 115 ft | +11 ft | 24 mph | |
| 115 ft | +11 ft | 25 mph | |
| 115 ft | +11 ft | 25 mph | |
| 116 ft | +12 ft | 26 mph | |
| 116 ft | +12 ft | 26 mph | |
| 117 ft | +13 ft | 26 mph | |
| 118 ft | +14 ft | 27 mph | |
| 119 ft | +15 ft | 28 mph | |
| 119 ft | +15 ft | 29 mph | |
| 120 ft | +16 ft | 30 mph | |
| 124 ft | +20 ft | 32 mph | |
| 126 ft | +22 ft | 34 mph | |
| 131 ft | +27 ft | 36 mph | |
| 133 ft | +29 ft | 37 mph | |
| 139 ft | +35 ft | 40 mph | |
| 155 ft | +51 ft | 46 mph |
The difference between best and worst was 48.6% (51 ft ≈ 3.4 Car Lengths). From 80 mph, the Syron Everest 2 would still be travelling at 46 mph when the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 had stopped.
Residual speed is calculated from the measured braking distances, assuming constant deceleration; it is not a separate measurement.
Wet Braking - Concrete
Wet braking on Concrete in feet (50 - 0 mph)
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best | Residual speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 120 ft | Best | 0 mph | |
| 120 ft | 0 ft | 4 mph | |
| 120 ft | 0 ft | 4 mph | |
| 121 ft | +1 ft | 8 mph | |
| 121 ft | +1 ft | 8 mph | |
| 123 ft | +3 ft | 13 mph | |
| 123 ft | +3 ft | 14 mph | |
| 124 ft | +4 ft | 14 mph | |
| 125 ft | +5 ft | 16 mph | |
| 125 ft | +5 ft | 16 mph | |
| 125 ft | +5 ft | 17 mph | |
| 128 ft | +8 ft | 20 mph | |
| 128 ft | +8 ft | 20 mph | |
| 130 ft | +10 ft | 23 mph | |
| 131 ft | +11 ft | 24 mph | |
| 131 ft | +11 ft | 24 mph | |
| 132 ft | +12 ft | 24 mph | |
| 133 ft | +13 ft | 25 mph | |
| 134 ft | +14 ft | 26 mph | |
| 134 ft | +14 ft | 26 mph | |
| 134 ft | +14 ft | 26 mph | |
| 135 ft | +15 ft | 27 mph | |
| 135 ft | +15 ft | 27 mph | |
| 136 ft | +16 ft | 28 mph | |
| 137 ft | +17 ft | 28 mph | |
| 143 ft | +23 ft | 32 mph | |
| 147 ft | +27 ft | 34 mph | |
| 155 ft | +35 ft | 38 mph | |
| 155 ft | +35 ft | 38 mph | |
| 156 ft | +36 ft | 39 mph | |
| 174 ft | +54 ft | 45 mph |
The difference between best and worst was 45.2% (54 ft ≈ 3.7 Car Lengths). From 80 mph, the Syron Everest 2 would still be travelling at 45 mph when the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 had stopped.
Residual speed is calculated from the measured braking distances, assuming constant deceleration; it is not a separate measurement.
Wet Circle
Lateral wet grip in m/s squared
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 6.9 mph | Best | |
| 6.7 mph | -0.2 mph | |
| 6.7 mph | -0.2 mph | |
| 6.5 mph | -0.4 mph | |
| 6.5 mph | -0.4 mph | |
| 6.5 mph | -0.4 mph | |
| 6.0 mph | -0.9 mph | |
| 6.0 mph | -0.9 mph | |
| 5.8 mph | -1.1 mph | |
| 5.8 mph | -1.1 mph | |
| 5.8 mph | -1.1 mph | |
| 5.6 mph | -1.3 mph | |
| 5.6 mph | -1.3 mph | |
| 5.6 mph | -1.3 mph | |
| 5.6 mph | -1.3 mph | |
| 5.6 mph | -1.3 mph | |
| 5.6 mph | -1.3 mph | |
| 5.6 mph | -1.3 mph | |
| 5.6 mph | -1.3 mph | |
| 5.4 mph | -1.5 mph | |
| 5.4 mph | -1.5 mph | |
| 5.4 mph | -1.5 mph | |
| 5.4 mph | -1.5 mph | |
| 5.1 mph | -1.8 mph | |
| 5.1 mph | -1.8 mph | |
| 4.9 mph | -2.0 mph | |
| 4.5 mph | -2.4 mph | |
| 4.5 mph | -2.4 mph | |
| 4.0 mph | -2.9 mph | |
| 2.9 mph | -4.0 mph |
The difference between best and worst was 58.1% (4 mph).
Straight Aqua
Float Speed in mph
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 49.0 mph | Best | |
| 47.9 mph | -1.1 mph | |
| 47.8 mph | -1.2 mph | |
| 46.7 mph | -2.3 mph | |
| 46.7 mph | -2.3 mph | |
| 46.7 mph | -2.3 mph | |
| 46.5 mph | -2.5 mph | |
| 46.4 mph | -2.6 mph | |
| 46.1 mph | -2.9 mph | |
| 46.0 mph | -3.0 mph | |
| 46.0 mph | -3.0 mph | |
| 45.9 mph | -3.1 mph | |
| 45.7 mph | -3.3 mph | |
| 45.6 mph | -3.4 mph | |
| 45.5 mph | -3.5 mph | |
| 45.1 mph | -3.9 mph | |
| 44.9 mph | -4.1 mph | |
| 44.8 mph | -4.2 mph | |
| 44.8 mph | -4.2 mph | |
| 44.7 mph | -4.3 mph | |
| 44.4 mph | -4.6 mph | |
| 44.2 mph | -4.8 mph | |
| 44.2 mph | -4.8 mph | |
| 44.0 mph | -5.0 mph | |
| 42.7 mph | -6.3 mph | |
| 42.2 mph | -6.8 mph | |
| 42.1 mph | -6.9 mph | |
| 42.1 mph | -6.9 mph | |
| 41.5 mph | -7.5 mph | |
| 40.9 mph | -8.1 mph | |
| 38.3 mph | -10.7 mph |
The difference between best and worst was 21.9% (10.7 mph).
Snow
2Snow Braking
Snow braking in feet (19 - 0 mph)
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best | Residual speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 ft | Best | 0 mph | |
| 31 ft | +1 ft | 12 mph | |
| 31 ft | +1 ft | 12 mph | |
| 31 ft | +1 ft | 14 mph | |
| 31 ft | +1 ft | 14 mph | |
| 31 ft | +1 ft | 16 mph | |
| 31 ft | +1 ft | 16 mph | |
| 32 ft | +2 ft | 18 mph | |
| 32 ft | +2 ft | 18 mph | |
| 32 ft | +2 ft | 18 mph | |
| 32 ft | +2 ft | 18 mph | |
| 32 ft | +2 ft | 18 mph | |
| 32 ft | +2 ft | 18 mph | |
| 32 ft | +2 ft | 18 mph | |
| 32 ft | +2 ft | 18 mph | |
| 32 ft | +2 ft | 18 mph | |
| 32 ft | +2 ft | 18 mph | |
| 32 ft | +2 ft | 18 mph | |
| 32 ft | +2 ft | 20 mph | |
| 32 ft | +2 ft | 20 mph | |
| 32 ft | +2 ft | 20 mph | |
| 32 ft | +2 ft | 21 mph | |
| 33 ft | +3 ft | 23 mph | |
| 33 ft | +3 ft | 23 mph | |
| 33 ft | +3 ft | 23 mph | |
| 34 ft | +4 ft | 26 mph | |
| 34 ft | +4 ft | 26 mph | |
| 34 ft | +4 ft | 27 mph | |
| 34 ft | +4 ft | 28 mph | |
| 36 ft | +6 ft | 32 mph | |
| 40 ft | +10 ft | 40 mph |
The difference between best and worst was 32.6% (10 ft ≈ 0.7 Car Lengths). From 80 mph, the Landsail Winter Lander would still be travelling at 40 mph when the Syron Everest 2 had stopped.
Residual speed is calculated from the measured braking distances, assuming constant deceleration; it is not a separate measurement.
Snow Traction
Pulling Force in pounds-force
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 57 lbf | Best | |
| 56 lbf | -1 lbf | |
| 55 lbf | -2 lbf | |
| 55 lbf | -2 lbf | |
| 55 lbf | -2 lbf | |
| 55 lbf | -2 lbf | |
| 55 lbf | -2 lbf | |
| 54 lbf | -3 lbf | |
| 54 lbf | -3 lbf | |
| 54 lbf | -3 lbf | |
| 54 lbf | -3 lbf | |
| 54 lbf | -3 lbf | |
| 54 lbf | -3 lbf | |
| 54 lbf | -3 lbf | |
| 54 lbf | -3 lbf | |
| 53 lbf | -4 lbf | |
| 53 lbf | -4 lbf | |
| 53 lbf | -4 lbf | |
| 53 lbf | -4 lbf | |
| 53 lbf | -4 lbf | |
| 53 lbf | -4 lbf | |
| 52 lbf | -5 lbf | |
| 52 lbf | -5 lbf | |
| 52 lbf | -5 lbf | |
| 51 lbf | -6 lbf | |
| 51 lbf | -6 lbf | |
| 50 lbf | -7 lbf | |
| 50 lbf | -7 lbf | |
| 48 lbf | -9 lbf | |
| 45 lbf | -12 lbf | |
| 42 lbf | -15 lbf |
The difference between best and worst was 27.2% (15 lbf).
Ice
1Ice Braking
Ice braking in feet (12 - 0 mph)
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best | Residual speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 ft | Best | 0 mph | |
| 51 ft | +1 ft | 11 mph | |
| 52 ft | +2 ft | 16 mph | |
| 52 ft | +2 ft | 17 mph | |
| 52 ft | +2 ft | 18 mph | |
| 53 ft | +3 ft | 19 mph | |
| 53 ft | +3 ft | 20 mph | |
| 53 ft | +3 ft | 21 mph | |
| 54 ft | +4 ft | 23 mph | |
| 55 ft | +5 ft | 24 mph | |
| 55 ft | +5 ft | 24 mph | |
| 55 ft | +5 ft | 24 mph | |
| 55 ft | +5 ft | 24 mph | |
| 55 ft | +5 ft | 25 mph | |
| 55 ft | +5 ft | 25 mph | |
| 55 ft | +5 ft | 25 mph | |
| 55 ft | +5 ft | 25 mph | |
| 56 ft | +6 ft | 26 mph | |
| 56 ft | +6 ft | 26 mph | |
| 56 ft | +6 ft | 26 mph | |
| 57 ft | +7 ft | 28 mph | |
| 57 ft | +7 ft | 28 mph | |
| 57 ft | +7 ft | 28 mph | |
| 57 ft | +7 ft | 28 mph | |
| 57 ft | +7 ft | 29 mph | |
| 58 ft | +8 ft | 31 mph | |
| 59 ft | +9 ft | 32 mph | |
| 60 ft | +10 ft | 32 mph | |
| 63 ft | +13 ft | 36 mph | |
| 63 ft | +13 ft | 37 mph | |
| 69 ft | +19 ft | 42 mph |
The difference between best and worst was 38.8% (19 ft ≈ 1.3 Car Lengths). From 80 mph, the Evergreen Winter EW66 would still be travelling at 42 mph when the Syron Everest 2 had stopped.
Residual speed is calculated from the measured braking distances, assuming constant deceleration; it is not a separate measurement.
Comfort
1Noise
External noise in dB
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 70.3 dB | Best | |
| 70.9 dB | +0.60 dB | |
| 71.1 dB | +0.80 dB | |
| 71.2 dB | +0.90 dB | |
| 71.4 dB | +1.10 dB | |
| 71.5 dB | +1.20 dB | |
| 71.6 dB | +1.30 dB | |
| 71.6 dB | +1.30 dB | |
| 71.6 dB | +1.30 dB | |
| 71.8 dB | +1.50 dB | |
| 71.9 dB | +1.60 dB | |
| 71.9 dB | +1.60 dB | |
| 72 dB | +1.70 dB | |
| 72.1 dB | +1.80 dB | |
| 72.3 dB | +2.00 dB | |
| 72.4 dB | +2.10 dB | |
| 72.4 dB | +2.10 dB | |
| 72.5 dB | +2.20 dB | |
| 72.7 dB | +2.40 dB | |
| 72.8 dB | +2.50 dB | |
| 72.9 dB | +2.60 dB | |
| 73 dB | +2.70 dB | |
| 73.2 dB | +2.90 dB | |
| 73.3 dB | +3.00 dB | |
| 73.4 dB | +3.10 dB | |
| 74 dB | +3.70 dB | |
| 74.1 dB | +3.80 dB | |
| 74.2 dB | +3.90 dB | |
| 74.3 dB | +4.00 dB | |
| 75.3 dB | +5.00 dB | |
| 75.5 dB | +5.20 dB |
The difference between best and worst was 7.4% (5.2 dB).
Value
3Wear
Predicted tread life in KM
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 50,331 miles | Best | |
| 47,535 miles | -2,796 miles | |
| 44,987 miles | -5,344 miles | |
| 41,632 miles | -8,699 miles | |
| 41,321 miles | -9,010 miles | |
| 40,141 miles | -10,190 miles | |
| 38,774 miles | -11,557 miles | |
| 38,090 miles | -12,241 miles | |
| 38,028 miles | -12,303 miles | |
| 37,282 miles | -13,049 miles | |
| 36,847 miles | -13,484 miles | |
| 35,853 miles | -14,478 miles | |
| 35,356 miles | -14,975 miles | |
| 34,424 miles | -15,907 miles | |
| 32,995 miles | -17,336 miles | |
| 32,933 miles | -17,398 miles | |
| 32,933 miles | -17,398 miles | |
| 32,746 miles | -17,585 miles | |
| 32,249 miles | -18,082 miles | |
| 32,063 miles | -18,268 miles | |
| 31,690 miles | -18,641 miles | |
| 31,131 miles | -19,200 miles | |
| 30,323 miles | -20,008 miles | |
| 30,074 miles | -20,257 miles | |
| 29,764 miles | -20,567 miles | |
| 29,639 miles | -20,692 miles | |
| 28,769 miles | -21,562 miles | |
| 27,713 miles | -22,618 miles | |
| 27,154 miles | -23,177 miles | |
| 25,973 miles | -24,358 miles | |
| 21,251 miles | -29,080 miles |
The difference between best and worst was 57.8% (29,080 miles).
Fuel Consumption
Fuel consumption in Liters per 100 km
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best | Extra fuel / year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.6 l/100km | Best | $0 | |
| 5.6 l/100km | Best | $0 | |
| 5.6 l/100km | Best | $0 | |
| 5.6 l/100km | Best | $0 | |
| 5.6 l/100km | Best | $0 | |
| 5.6 l/100km | Best | $0 | |
| 5.6 l/100km | Best | $0 | |
| 5.7 l/100km | +0.10 l/100km | $18 | |
| 5.7 l/100km | +0.10 l/100km | $18 | |
| 5.7 l/100km | +0.10 l/100km | $18 | |
| 5.7 l/100km | +0.10 l/100km | $18 | |
| 5.7 l/100km | +0.10 l/100km | $18 | |
| 5.7 l/100km | +0.10 l/100km | $18 | |
| 5.7 l/100km | +0.10 l/100km | $18 | |
| 5.7 l/100km | +0.10 l/100km | $18 | |
| 5.8 l/100km | +0.20 l/100km | $37 | |
| 5.8 l/100km | +0.20 l/100km | $37 | |
| 5.8 l/100km | +0.20 l/100km | $37 | |
| 5.8 l/100km | +0.20 l/100km | $37 | |
| 5.8 l/100km | +0.20 l/100km | $37 | |
| 5.8 l/100km | +0.20 l/100km | $37 | |
| 5.8 l/100km | +0.20 l/100km | $37 | |
| 5.8 l/100km | +0.20 l/100km | $37 | |
| 5.8 l/100km | +0.20 l/100km | $37 | |
| 5.8 l/100km | +0.20 l/100km | $37 | |
| 5.8 l/100km | +0.20 l/100km | $37 | |
| 5.8 l/100km | +0.20 l/100km | $37 | |
| 5.8 l/100km | +0.20 l/100km | $37 | |
| 5.9 l/100km | +0.30 l/100km | $55 | |
| 5.9 l/100km | +0.30 l/100km | $55 | |
| 6 l/100km | +0.40 l/100km | $73 |
The difference between best and worst was 7.1% (0.4 l/100km). Over 12,000 miles a year at $3.60/gal, the Momo North Pole W 20 EUROPA uses about 20 gal ($73) more fuel than the Star Performer Stratos UHP.
Adjust the assumptions
Calculated estimates, not additional measurements. Use the controls to explore the assumptions. These calculators use the full test field, independently of your tire selection above.
Abrasion
Weight of Tire Wear Particles Lost (mg/km/t)
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 50 mg/km/t | Best | |
| 50 mg/km/t | Best | |
| 53 mg/km/t | +3.00 mg/km/t | |
| 56 mg/km/t | +6.00 mg/km/t | |
| 57 mg/km/t | +7.00 mg/km/t | |
| 58 mg/km/t | +8.00 mg/km/t | |
| 59 mg/km/t | +9.00 mg/km/t | |
| 60 mg/km/t | +10.00 mg/km/t | |
| 61 mg/km/t | +11.00 mg/km/t | |
| 61 mg/km/t | +11.00 mg/km/t | |
| 62 mg/km/t | +12.00 mg/km/t | |
| 62 mg/km/t | +12.00 mg/km/t | |
| 64 mg/km/t | +14.00 mg/km/t | |
| 64 mg/km/t | +14.00 mg/km/t | |
| 66 mg/km/t | +16.00 mg/km/t | |
| 67 mg/km/t | +17.00 mg/km/t | |
| 68 mg/km/t | +18.00 mg/km/t | |
| 69 mg/km/t | +19.00 mg/km/t | |
| 69 mg/km/t | +19.00 mg/km/t | |
| 70 mg/km/t | +20.00 mg/km/t | |
| 71 mg/km/t | +21.00 mg/km/t | |
| 71 mg/km/t | +21.00 mg/km/t | |
| 72 mg/km/t | +22.00 mg/km/t | |
| 73 mg/km/t | +23.00 mg/km/t | |
| 75 mg/km/t | +25.00 mg/km/t | |
| 76 mg/km/t | +26.00 mg/km/t | |
| 77 mg/km/t | +27.00 mg/km/t | |
| 77 mg/km/t | +27.00 mg/km/t | |
| 85 mg/km/t | +35.00 mg/km/t | |
| 86 mg/km/t | +36.00 mg/km/t | |
| 88 mg/km/t | +38.00 mg/km/t |
The difference between best and worst was 76% (38 mg/km/t).
Test setup & methodology
The test setting, the conditions recorded and how the results contribute to the score.
Recorded test conditions
Recorded test conditions
- Dry Braking
- 62.1 → 0.0 mph
- Wet Braking
- 49.7 → 0.0 mph
- Wet Braking - Concrete
- 49.7 → 0.0 mph
- Snow Braking
- 18.6 → 0.0 mph
- Ice Braking
- 12.4 → 0.0 mph
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