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2025 Die Reifentester Winter Tire Test

Overall test winnerContinental WinterContact TS 870 P

In their 2025 winter tire comparison, the team from Die Reifentester evaluated seven leading winter tires, plus an all‑season control tire, in the popular 215/55 R17 dimension.

Data analyzed and reviewed byJonathan Benson

September 21, 2025 4 min read

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Tires tested: 7
Tested size: 215/55 R17
Test vehicle: Skoda Octavia
Disciplines: 12

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7 Tires tested

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

1^st

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P

+The Continental WinterContact TS 870 P is the best tire on dry and wet roads, first for dry braking and wet handling, joint first for dry handling and second for wet braking. It also has the second-lowest rolling resistance and the second-best ride comfort.

−Snow is only average, sixth for traction and fourth for braking, and it is last for straight-line aquaplaning.

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2^nd

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

+The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 is the best tire on snow, first for braking, traction and handling, and it is also the most comfortable and the quietest tire in the test.

−It is less impressive on wet roads, sixth for wet braking and joint fifth for wet handling, and it is fourth for dry handling.

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3^rd

Bridgestone Blizzak 6

+The Bridgestone Blizzak 6 stops shortest in the wet and second shortest in the dry, and it shares the best dry handling score. It is also third for snow traction.

−It is last for snow braking and joint sixth for snow handling, and its wet handling and rolling resistance are only mid-field.

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4^th

Vredestein Wintrac Pro+

+The Vredestein Wintrac Pro plus is second for wet handling and for aquaplaning both straight and in bends, third for wet braking and shares the best dry handling score, with consistently good results across the test.

−It has the longest dry braking distance and the highest rolling resistance in the test, and its snow braking is second from last.

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5^th

Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2

+The Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 is strong on snow, second for braking and handling, and it shares the fourth-lowest rolling resistance.

−It is last for aquaplaning in bends and sixth in a straight line, it shares the lowest comfort and noise scores, and it is the most expensive tire in the test.

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6^th

Michelin Alpin 7

+The Michelin Alpin 7 has the lowest rolling resistance in the test, is second for snow traction and third for snow braking, and it is second for noise and third for comfort.

−It has the longest wet braking distance in the test, is joint sixth for dry handling and snow handling, and is sixth for aquaplaning in bends.

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7^th

Nokian Snowproof 2

+The Nokian Snowproof 2 is the best tire for aquaplaning, first both in a straight line and in bends, and it is fourth for wet braking and the cheapest tire in the test.

−It is last for wet handling and snow traction, sixth for dry braking and joint sixth for dry handling, and it shares the lowest comfort score.

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2025 Die Reifentester Winter Tire Test · 215/55 R17

Tire	Continental WinterContact TS 870 P	Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3	Bridgestone Blizzak 6	Vredestein Wintrac Pro+	Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2	Michelin Alpin 7	Nokian Snowproof 2
Position	1^st	2^nd	3^rd	4^th	5^th	6^th	7^th
Category scores (% of best)
Dry	100%	96.9%	98.3%	94.3%	95.2%	95.5%	93.7%
Wet	98.7%	95.4%	97.9%	97.8%	94.8%	95%	96.6%
Snow	94.1%	100%	94.4%	94.8%	96.3%	96.1%	93.1%
Comfort	93%	100%	93.1%	90.7%	90.2%	94.3%	90.8%
Rolling Resistance	98.6%	94.5%	85.2%	82.1%	85.2%	100%	85.2%
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The evidence behind the verdict

In their 2025 winter tire comparison, the team from Die Reifentester evaluated seven leading winter tires, plus an all‑season control tire, in the popular 215/55 R17 dimension.

Conducted by test editors Dirk Vincken and Joachim Fischer, the programme put Bridgestone, Continental, Goodyear, Michelin, Nokian, Pirelli and Vredestein products through a comprehensive series of snow, wet and dry disciplines. Testing was carried out on a VW Passat Variant and a Skoda Superb Combi using Nokian’s winter proving ground in Ivalo, Finland for snow trials and the company’s “Hakka Ring” test circuit near Madrid for wet and dry tests. The aim was to identify strengths and weaknesses across braking, traction, handling, aquaplaning, rolling resistance and comfort, and to see how a modern all‑season tire compares with specialized winter options

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: 49.7 → 0.0 mph
Snow Braking: 31.1 → 0.0 mph

Dry

Dry Braking

Dry Braking
Position / Tire	Result	Gap to best	Residual speed
1Continental WinterContact TS 870 P	131 ft	Best	0 mph
RefGoodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3	133 ft	+2 ft	9 mph
2Bridgestone Blizzak 6	134 ft	+3 ft	11 mph
3Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3	135 ft	+4 ft	13 mph
4Michelin Alpin 7	136 ft	+5 ft	15 mph
5Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2	137 ft	+6 ft	16 mph
6Nokian Snowproof 2	140 ft	+9 ft	19 mph
7Vredestein Wintrac Pro+	141 ft	+10 ft	21 mph

The difference between best and worst was 7.4% (10 ft ≈ 0.7 Car Lengths). From 80 mph, the Vredestein Wintrac Pro+ would still be travelling at 21 mph when the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P had stopped.

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

Subj. Dry Handling

Subj. Dry Handling
Position / Tire	Result	Gap to best
1Continental WinterContact TS 870 P	80 Points	Best
1Bridgestone Blizzak 6	80 Points	Best
1Vredestein Wintrac Pro+	80 Points	Best
RefGoodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3	77 Points	-3.00 Points
4Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3	76 Points	-4.00 Points
5Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2	74 Points	-6.00 Points
6Nokian Snowproof 2	73 Points	-7.00 Points
6Michelin Alpin 7	73 Points	-7.00 Points

The difference between best and worst was 8.8% (7 Points).

Wet

Wet Braking

Wet Braking
Position / Tire	Result	Gap to best	Residual speed
1Bridgestone Blizzak 6	98 ft	Best	0 mph
2Continental WinterContact TS 870 P	98 ft	0 ft	3 mph
3Vredestein Wintrac Pro+	101 ft	+3 ft	13 mph
4Nokian Snowproof 2	102 ft	+4 ft	15 mph
RefGoodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3	102 ft	+4 ft	15 mph
5Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2	103 ft	+5 ft	16 mph
6Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3	103 ft	+5 ft	17 mph
7Michelin Alpin 7	104 ft	+6 ft	18 mph

The difference between best and worst was 5.6% (6 ft ≈ 0.4 Car Lengths). From 80 mph, the Michelin Alpin 7 would still be travelling at 18 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.

Subj. Wet Handling

Subj. Wet Handling
Position / Tire	Result	Gap to best
1Continental WinterContact TS 870 P	80 Points	Best
2Vredestein Wintrac Pro+	78 Points	-2.00 Points
3Michelin Alpin 7	77 Points	-3.00 Points
4Bridgestone Blizzak 6	74 Points	-6.00 Points
5Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2	73 Points	-7.00 Points
5Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3	73 Points	-7.00 Points
RefGoodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3	72 Points	-8.00 Points
7Nokian Snowproof 2	72 Points	-8.00 Points

The difference between best and worst was 10% (8 Points).

Straight Aqua

Straight Aqua
Position / Tire	Result	Gap to best
1Nokian Snowproof 2	57.4 mph	Best
2Vredestein Wintrac Pro+	57.2 mph	-0.2 mph
3Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3	56.0 mph	-1.4 mph
4Michelin Alpin 7	55.6 mph	-1.8 mph
5Bridgestone Blizzak 6	55.6 mph	-1.8 mph
6Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2	55.5 mph	-1.9 mph
7Continental WinterContact TS 870 P	55.4 mph	-2.0 mph
RefGoodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3	54.4 mph	-3.0 mph

The difference between best and worst was 5.3% (3 mph).

Curved Aquaplaning

Curved Aquaplaning
Position / Tire	Result	Gap to best
1Nokian Snowproof 2	247.7 ft/s²	Best
2Vredestein Wintrac Pro+	242.5 ft/s²	-5.2 ft/s²
3Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3	240.5 ft/s²	-7.2 ft/s²
4Bridgestone Blizzak 6	238.5 ft/s²	-9.2 ft/s²
5Continental WinterContact TS 870 P	234.6 ft/s²	-13.1 ft/s²
6Michelin Alpin 7	229.3 ft/s²	-18.4 ft/s²
7Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2	227.4 ft/s²	-20.3 ft/s²
RefGoodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3	221.1 ft/s²	-26.6 ft/s²

The difference between best and worst was 10.7% (26.6 ft/s²).

Snow

Snow Braking

Snow Braking
Position / Tire	Result	Gap to best	Residual speed
1Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3	82 ft	Best	0 mph
2Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2	83 ft	+1 ft	11 mph
3Michelin Alpin 7	84 ft	+2 ft	12 mph
4Continental WinterContact TS 870 P	84 ft	+2 ft	13 mph
5Nokian Snowproof 2	85 ft	+3 ft	16 mph
6Vredestein Wintrac Pro+	86 ft	+4 ft	17 mph
RefGoodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3	87 ft	+5 ft	19 mph
7Bridgestone Blizzak 6	87 ft	+5 ft	19 mph

The difference between best and worst was 6% (5 ft ≈ 0.3 Car Lengths). From 80 mph, the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 would still be travelling at 19 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.

Snow Traction

Snow Traction
Position / Tire	Result	Gap to best
1Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3	588 lbf	Best
2Michelin Alpin 7	565 lbf	-23 lbf
3Bridgestone Blizzak 6	561 lbf	-27 lbf
4Vredestein Wintrac Pro+	555 lbf	-33 lbf
5Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2	553 lbf	-35 lbf
6Continental WinterContact TS 870 P	538 lbf	-50 lbf
RefGoodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3	538 lbf	-50 lbf
7Nokian Snowproof 2	534 lbf	-54 lbf

The difference between best and worst was 9.2% (54 lbf).

Subj. Snow Handling

Subj. Snow Handling
Position / Tire	Result	Gap to best
1Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3	78 Points	Best
2Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2	77 Points	-1.00 Points
3Continental WinterContact TS 870 P	73 Points	-5.00 Points
3Vredestein Wintrac Pro+	73 Points	-5.00 Points
5Nokian Snowproof 2	72 Points	-6.00 Points
RefGoodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3	71 Points	-7.00 Points
6Bridgestone Blizzak 6	71 Points	-7.00 Points
6Michelin Alpin 7	71 Points	-7.00 Points

The difference between best and worst was 9% (7 Points).

Results

Continental’s TS 870 P won the test by racking up top scores in dry and wet disciplines. The tire set benchmark levels in handling and braking on dry and wet roads and also impressed with its rolling resistance and ride comfort. Its snow performance is only average, so drivers looking for the absolute best winter traction may want a snow‑specialist, but overall it offers a very balanced and refined package and deservedly tops the ranking.

Dry100%

Wet98.7%

Snow94.1%

Comfort93%

Rolling Resistance98.6%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (12)

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 / 7	131 ft	Best in this discipline
Subj. Dry HandlingHigher is better	1^st / 7	80 Points	Best in this discipline
Wet BrakingLower is better	2^nd / 7	98 ft	0 ft
Subj. Wet HandlingHigher is better	1^st / 7	80 Points	Best in this discipline
Straight AquaHigher is better	7^th / 7	55.4 mph	-2.0 mph
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better	5^th / 7	234.6 ft/s²	-13.1 ft/s²
Snow BrakingLower is better	4^th / 7	84 ft	+2 ft
Snow TractionHigher is better	6^th / 7	538 lbf	-50 lbf
Subj. Snow HandlingHigher is better	3^rd / 7	73 Points	-5.00 Points
Subj. ComfortHigher is better	2^nd / 7	81 Points	-8.00 Points
Subj. NoiseHigher is better	4^th / 7	77 Points	-4.00 Points
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	2^nd / 7	7 kg/t	+0.10 kg/t

Origin: France
3PMSF: Yes
Weight: 8.9 kgs
Tread: 8.6 mm
Price: 153.00

Goodyear’s Ultra Grip Performance 3 lives up to its name on snow; no other tire in the test accelerates, handles and brakes so well on snowy surfaces. This clear focus on winter traction means it is less impressive on wet and dry roads, where it only reaches the second tier. It is therefore the ideal choice for drivers who frequently encounter deep snow; this focus still earned it a strong second place overall.

Dry96.9%

Wet95.4%

Snow100%

Comfort100%

Rolling Resistance94.5%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (12)

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	3^rd / 7	135 ft	+4 ft
Subj. Dry HandlingHigher is better	4^th / 7	76 Points	-4.00 Points
Wet BrakingLower is better	6^th / 7	103 ft	+5 ft
Subj. Wet HandlingHigher is better	5^th / 7	73 Points	-7.00 Points
Straight AquaHigher is better	3^rd / 7	56.0 mph	-1.4 mph
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better	3^rd / 7	240.5 ft/s²	-7.2 ft/s²
Snow BrakingLower is better	1^st / 7	82 ft	Best in this discipline
Snow TractionHigher is better	1^st / 7	588 lbf	Best in this discipline
Subj. Snow HandlingHigher is better	1^st / 7	78 Points	Best in this discipline
Subj. ComfortHigher is better	1^st / 7	89 Points	Best in this discipline
Subj. NoiseHigher is better	1^st / 7	81 Points	Best in this discipline
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	3^rd / 7	7.3 kg/t	+0.40 kg/t

Origin: Poland
3PMSF: Yes
Weight: 8.8 kgs
Tread: 8.3 mm
Price: 153.00

The Blizzak 6 shines in dry handling and wet braking. It is also very strong in longitudinal aquaplaning, but wet handling and rolling resistance are not its forte. Bridgestone’s tire therefore isn’t the most balanced participant, yet it combines decent snow capability with strong wet/dry performance and earns a solid “good” overall rating as a dependable all‑rounder.

Dry98.3%

Wet97.9%

Snow94.4%

Comfort93.1%

Rolling Resistance85.2%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (12)

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 / 7	134 ft	+3 ft
Subj. Dry HandlingHigher is better	1^st / 7	80 Points	Best in this discipline
Wet BrakingLower is better	1^st / 7	98 ft	Best in this discipline
Subj. Wet HandlingHigher is better	4^th / 7	74 Points	-6.00 Points
Straight AquaHigher is better	5^th / 7	55.6 mph	-1.8 mph
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better	4^th / 7	238.5 ft/s²	-9.2 ft/s²
Snow BrakingLower is better	7^th / 7	87 ft	+5 ft
Snow TractionHigher is better	3^rd / 7	561 lbf	-27 lbf
Subj. Snow HandlingHigher is better	6^th / 7	71 Points	-7.00 Points
Subj. ComfortHigher is better	4^th / 7	79 Points	-10.00 Points
Subj. NoiseHigher is better	3^rd / 7	79 Points	-2.00 Points
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	4^th / 7	8.1 kg/t	+1.20 kg/t

Origin: Italy
3PMSF: Yes
Weight: 9.8 kgs
Tread: 8.1 mm
Price: 153.00

Vredestein is steadily improving and the Wintrac Pro+ is a good example. It matches Bridgestone and Continental in the demanding dry‑handling test and delivers convincing performances across all criteria. While it doesn’t dominate any individual discipline, its consistently good results secured fourth place and a very solid “good” overall.

Dry94.3%

Wet97.8%

Snow94.8%

Comfort90.7%

Rolling Resistance82.1%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (12)

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 / 7	141 ft	+10 ft
Subj. Dry HandlingHigher is better	1^st / 7	80 Points	Best in this discipline
Wet BrakingLower is better	3^rd / 7	101 ft	+3 ft
Subj. Wet HandlingHigher is better	2^nd / 7	78 Points	-2.00 Points
Straight AquaHigher is better	2^nd / 7	57.2 mph	-0.2 mph
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better	2^nd / 7	242.5 ft/s²	-5.2 ft/s²
Snow BrakingLower is better	6^th / 7	86 ft	+4 ft
Snow TractionHigher is better	4^th / 7	555 lbf	-33 lbf
Subj. Snow HandlingHigher is better	3^rd / 7	73 Points	-5.00 Points
Subj. ComfortHigher is better	5^th / 7	78 Points	-11.00 Points
Subj. NoiseHigher is better	6^th / 7	76 Points	-5.00 Points
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	7^th / 7	8.4 kg/t	+1.50 kg/t

Origin: Hungary
3PMSF: Yes
Weight: 9.9 kgs
Tread: 8.4 mm
Price: 132.00

Pirelli’s Winter 2 behaves very similarly to Nokian’s Snowproof 2. It offers no world‑class performances in wet or dry conditions but scores well in the snow disciplines of handling, braking and traction. Overall it sits between the extremes of snow specialist and wet/dry expert, earning a good rating.

Dry95.2%

Wet94.8%

Snow96.3%

Comfort90.2%

Rolling Resistance85.2%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (12)

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 / 7	137 ft	+6 ft
Subj. Dry HandlingHigher is better	5^th / 7	74 Points	-6.00 Points
Wet BrakingLower is better	5^th / 7	103 ft	+5 ft
Subj. Wet HandlingHigher is better	5^th / 7	73 Points	-7.00 Points
Straight AquaHigher is better	6^th / 7	55.5 mph	-1.9 mph
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better	7^th / 7	227.4 ft/s²	-20.3 ft/s²
Snow BrakingLower is better	2^nd / 7	83 ft	+1 ft
Snow TractionHigher is better	5^th / 7	553 lbf	-35 lbf
Subj. Snow HandlingHigher is better	2^nd / 7	77 Points	-1.00 Points
Subj. ComfortHigher is better	6^th / 7	77 Points	-12.00 Points
Subj. NoiseHigher is better	6^th / 7	76 Points	-5.00 Points
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	4^th / 7	8.1 kg/t	+1.20 kg/t

Origin: Romania
3PMSF: Yes
Weight: 9.5 kgs
Tread: 8.9 mm
Price: 161.00

The Alpin 7 performs adequately in snow, slush and ice but lacks outright excellence. Its handling and braking on wet and dry roads were uninspiring. However, it excels in the “soft” disciplines: rolling resistance, interior noise and ride comfort are all first‑class. This makes the Michelin appealing to drivers who prioritize efficiency and comfort over maximum grip.

Dry95.5%

Wet95%

Snow96.1%

Comfort94.3%

Rolling Resistance100%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (12)

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 / 7	136 ft	+5 ft
Subj. Dry HandlingHigher is better	6^th / 7	73 Points	-7.00 Points
Wet BrakingLower is better	7^th / 7	104 ft	+6 ft
Subj. Wet HandlingHigher is better	3^rd / 7	77 Points	-3.00 Points
Straight AquaHigher is better	4^th / 7	55.6 mph	-1.8 mph
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better	6^th / 7	229.3 ft/s²	-18.4 ft/s²
Snow BrakingLower is better	3^rd / 7	84 ft	+2 ft
Snow TractionHigher is better	2^nd / 7	565 lbf	-23 lbf
Subj. Snow HandlingHigher is better	6^th / 7	71 Points	-7.00 Points
Subj. ComfortHigher is better	3^rd / 7	80 Points	-9.00 Points
Subj. NoiseHigher is better	2^nd / 7	80 Points	-1.00 Points
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	1^st / 7	6.9 kg/t	Best in this discipline

Origin: Spain
3PMSF: Yes
Weight: 9.7 kgs
Tread: 8.2 mm
Price: 157.00

Nokian’s Snowproof 2 faces stiff competition but still earns good results for snow braking and traction. It is the undisputed aquaplaning champion, topping both longitudinal and lateral tests. Its weakness is in the “summer” disciplines; wet and dry handling and dry braking lag behind Continental. It still receives a good overall score, making it a solid winter choice.

Dry93.7%

Wet96.6%

Snow93.1%

Comfort90.8%

Rolling Resistance85.2%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (12)

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 / 7	140 ft	+9 ft
Subj. Dry HandlingHigher is better	6^th / 7	73 Points	-7.00 Points
Wet BrakingLower is better	4^th / 7	102 ft	+4 ft
Subj. Wet HandlingHigher is better	7^th / 7	72 Points	-8.00 Points
Straight AquaHigher is better	1^st / 7	57.4 mph	Best in this discipline
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better	1^st / 7	247.7 ft/s²	Best in this discipline
Snow BrakingLower is better	5^th / 7	85 ft	+3 ft
Snow TractionHigher is better	7^th / 7	534 lbf	-54 lbf
Subj. Snow HandlingHigher is better	5^th / 7	72 Points	-6.00 Points
Subj. ComfortHigher is better	6^th / 7	77 Points	-12.00 Points
Subj. NoiseHigher is better	4^th / 7	77 Points	-4.00 Points
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	4^th / 7	8.1 kg/t	+1.20 kg/t

Origin: France
3PMSF: Yes
Weight: 10.4 kgs
Tread: 8.3 mm
Price: 128.00

The out‑of‑competition Vector 4Seasons Gen3 delivers a fascinating performance. It would have slotted mid‑field overall, with good wet‑ and dry‑weather results but weaker snow performance . Its showing highlights how far modern all‑season tires have progressed: it is surprisingly competitive among specialist winter tires.

All discipline results (12)

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

Test	Result
Dry BrakingLower is better	133 ft
Subj. Dry HandlingHigher is better	77 Points
Wet BrakingLower is better	102 ft
Subj. Wet HandlingHigher is better	72 Points
Straight AquaHigher is better	54.4 mph
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better	221.1 ft/s²
Snow BrakingLower is better	87 ft
Snow TractionHigher is better	538 lbf
Subj. Snow HandlingHigher is better	71 Points
Subj. ComfortHigher is better	78 Points
Subj. NoiseHigher is better	80 Points
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	6.7 kg/t

Origin: Poland
3PMSF: Yes
Weight: 8.9 kgs
Tread: 7.9 mm
Price: 137.00

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