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2026 ADAC Winter Tire Test - 185/65 R15
- Tested size
- 185/65 R15
- Tires tested
- 16
- Disciplines
- 13
- Test vehicle
- Skoda Fabia
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| ft ↓ | ft ↓ | ft ↓ | mph ↑ | ft/s² ↑ | ft ↓ | lbf ↑ | ft ↓ | dB ↓ | miles ↑ | Price/1000 ↓ | l/100km ↓ | mg/km/t ↓ | ||||||||||
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| 1 | 4 | 93.35 | 146 | 97.3 | 118 | 129 | 59.1 | 13.5 | 93.5 | 34 | 623 | 94.8 | 71 | 90.2 | 72.1 | 97.0 | 21,313 | 2.33 | 5.5 | 82 | 79.6 | |
StrengthsThe Continental WinterContact TS 870 is good on every surface in this test. On dry roads it steers precisely, responds immediately and stays stable at the limit. In the wet it was among the shortest braking tires, held on well in both aquaplaning tests and earned the second-best wet grade. On snow it handled securely with good reserves. It is also one of the lightest tires, with low fuel consumption. ConsiderationsThe Continental WinterContact TS 870 has only a mid-table predicted tread life, and its abrasion is slightly above the best in the field. It measured among the lowest snow traction figures and was mid-field for ice braking, where it just missed a good rating. Score contributionCategory score × of overall score Dry97.3 × 19% = 18.49 Wet93.49 × 33% = 30.85 Snow94.78 × 29% = 27.49 Ice90.23 × 5% = 4.51 Comfort96.95 × 5% = 4.85 Value79.58 × 9% = 7.16 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2 | 5 | 92.07 | 146 | 97.3 | 122 | 129 | 53.4 | 11.5 | 88.0 | 34 | 641 | 95.8 | 66 | 96.5 | 72.3 | 96.7 | 20,567 | 2.42 | 5.5 | 79 | 78.9 | |
StrengthsThe Michelin Alpin 7 is precise and secure on dry roads, with good steering feedback and a stable response in evasive maneuvers. It braked and handled well in the wet, had good snow traction and was one of the best tires for ice braking. It is light and has low abrasion. ConsiderationsThe Michelin Alpin 7 slips slightly behind the Continental on every surface. Its snow handling was only rated satisfactory, it was below average for straight-line aquaplaning and mid-field for snow braking, its predicted tread life is only average, and it is one of the louder tires in the test. Score contributionCategory score × of overall score Dry97.3 × 19% = 18.49 Wet87.99 × 33% = 29.04 Snow95.81 × 29% = 27.78 Ice96.52 × 5% = 4.83 Comfort96.68 × 5% = 4.83 Value78.93 × 9% = 7.1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3= | 7 | 91.45 | 148 | 95.8 | 122 | 132 | 59.7 | 13.1 | 91.6 | 35 | 632 | 94.3 | 72 | 88.2 | 72.5 | 96.4 | 16,963 | 2.31 | 5.7 | 93 | 71.7 | |
StrengthsThe Hankook Winter i*cept RS3 is good in the wet, with secure, precise handling and among the strongest aquaplaning resistance, both straight and in curves. ADAC also rated it good on wintry roads overall, and it is light. ConsiderationsThe Hankook Winter i*cept RS3 feels elastic on dry roads, needs steering corrections and tends to oversteer in quick lane changes. It was among the weaker tires for dry braking and ice braking, has a short predicted tread life, is one of the louder tires, and ADAC found production residue on new tires. Score contributionCategory score × of overall score Dry95.8 × 19% = 18.2 Wet91.62 × 33% = 30.24 Snow94.25 × 29% = 27.33 Ice88.18 × 5% = 4.41 Comfort96.41 × 5% = 4.82 Value71.71 × 9% = 6.45 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3= | 13 | 88.80 | 142 | 100.0 | 124 | 132 | 52.0 | 9.5 | 84.4 | 36 | 578 | 89.1 | 73 | 86.6 | 71.6 | 97.6 | 18,020 | 1.86 | 5.8 | 82 | 77.0 | |
StrengthsThe Linglong Sport Master Winter had the shortest dry braking in the test, and ADAC rated its dry and wet performance as satisfactory with no serious weakness on either surface. ConsiderationsThe Linglong Sport Master Winter is the weakest winter performer among the leading tires. It had the least snow traction in the test, was among the longest for snow and ice braking, and its snow handling was only adequate. It was also below average for aquaplaning and wet handling, is the heaviest tire and used the most fuel. Score contributionCategory score × of overall score Dry100 × 19% = 19 Wet84.36 × 33% = 27.84 Snow89.05 × 29% = 25.82 Ice86.61 × 5% = 4.33 Comfort97.63 × 5% = 4.88 Value76.98 × 9% = 6.93 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 5 | 9 | 90.97 | 146 | 97.1 | 128 | 138 | 58.7 | 12.8 | 87.9 | 35 | 639 | 94.8 | 71 | 90.2 | 72.3 | 96.7 | 17,523 | 1.74 | 5.6 | 110 | 74.2 | |
StrengthsThe Optimo Winter Touring OW41 is good in the wet, largely thanks to above-average resistance to aquaplaning, both straight and in curves. It had good snow traction, and it is one of the cheapest tires in the test. ConsiderationsThe Optimo Winter Touring OW41 feels elastic on dry roads and tends to oversteer in lane changes. Its wet braking was below average, it was among the longest for snow braking, and its snow handling and ice braking were only average. It has a short predicted tread life, high abrasion and above-average rolling noise, and ADAC found production residue on new tires. Score contributionCategory score × of overall score Dry97.09 × 19% = 18.45 Wet87.91 × 33% = 29.01 Snow94.82 × 29% = 27.5 Ice90.23 × 5% = 4.51 Comfort96.68 × 5% = 4.83 Value74.16 × 9% = 6.67 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 6 | 2 | 94.06 | 145 | 98.0 | 120 | 132 | 61.3 | 14.1 | 94.2 | 33 | 629 | 96.6 | 74 | 85.8 | 70.5 | 99.2 | 19,884 | 2.34 | 5.5 | 77 | 78.9 | |
StrengthsThe Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 had the best straight-line aquaplaning resistance in the test and was among the best in curves. It braked well in the wet and on snow, handled securely on snow, and has low abrasion, low weight and low fuel consumption. ConsiderationsThe Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 struggles on dry roads in this small size. The rear axle responds late and feels elastic, so the car needs constant steering corrections, and its behavior at the limit was rated only adequate. It had the longest ice braking in the test, and its predicted tread life is only average. Score contributionCategory score × of overall score Dry97.96 × 19% = 18.61 Wet94.17 × 33% = 31.08 Snow96.61 × 29% = 28.02 Ice85.84 × 5% = 4.29 Comfort99.15 × 5% = 4.96 Value78.92 × 9% = 7.1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 7 | 11 | 89.93 | 145 | 97.7 | 128 | 138 | 53.5 | 10.5 | 84.1 | 34 | 631 | 95.5 | 69 | 92.4 | 71.5 | 97.8 | 18,517 | 2.48 | 5.6 | 107 | 71.4 | |
StrengthsThe GT Radial WinterPro2 Evo braked well on dry roads, and ADAC rated its snow traction and snow braking as good and its ice braking as just good. ConsiderationsThe GT Radial WinterPro2 Evo is imprecise on dry roads, needs steering corrections and oversteers in evasive maneuvers. In the wet it tends to understeer early and was only average for braking and below average for curved aquaplaning. Its snow handling was rated adequate, its tread life is short, its abrasion is high, and it is one of the heaviest tires. Score contributionCategory score × of overall score Dry97.74 × 19% = 18.57 Wet84.08 × 33% = 27.75 Snow95.46 × 29% = 27.68 Ice92.38 × 5% = 4.62 Comfort97.76 × 5% = 4.89 Value71.41 × 9% = 6.43 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 8= | 3 | 93.51 | 148 | 96.2 | 110 | 121 | 60.4 | 14.4 | 99.8 | 35 | 636 | 94.6 | 72 | 88.2 | 72.9 | 95.9 | 13,919 | 3.26 | 5.5 | 117 | 63.1 | |
StrengthsThe Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 is the best wet tire in the test by a clear margin. It had the shortest wet braking on both asphalt and concrete, the best curved aquaplaning and near-best straight-line aquaplaning, and very precise wet handling. ConsiderationsThe Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 lacks precision on dry roads and oversteers in evasive maneuvers. Its snow handling was rated only adequate, and it was among the longest for ice braking. It has by far the shortest predicted tread life and the highest abrasion in the test, and it is one of the louder tires. It is also an older design that Bridgestone still sells in this size. Score contributionCategory score × of overall score Dry96.22 × 19% = 18.28 Wet99.76 × 33% = 32.92 Snow94.57 × 29% = 27.42 Ice88.18 × 5% = 4.41 Comfort95.88 × 5% = 4.79 Value63.09 × 9% = 5.68 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 8= | 6 | 92.06 | 145 | 97.7 | 126 | 137 | 58.1 | 12.8 | 88.6 | 34 | 631 | 95.9 | 70 | 91.5 | 72.4 | 96.6 | 19,076 | 2.02 | 5.4 | 87 | 78.2 | |
StrengthsThe Nokian Snowproof 2 is rated good on wintry roads, with secure snow handling. It has strong aquaplaning resistance, braked well on dry roads, and is light with low fuel consumption. ConsiderationsThe Nokian Snowproof 2 is imprecise on dry roads, needs frequent steering corrections and slides too much in evasive maneuvers. Its wet braking and wet handling were only average, and its predicted tread life and abrasion are mid-table. Score contributionCategory score × of overall score Dry97.74 × 19% = 18.57 Wet88.62 × 33% = 29.24 Snow95.89 × 29% = 27.81 Ice91.51 × 5% = 4.58 Comfort96.55 × 5% = 4.83 Value78.2 × 9% = 7.04 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 8= | 8 | 91.12 | 147 | 96.4 | 122 | 131 | 54.7 | 10.5 | 87.2 | 35 | 635 | 94.9 | 69 | 92.4 | 71.2 | 98.2 | 17,585 | 2.19 | 5.6 | 73 | 77.4 | |
StrengthsThe Vredestein Wintrac is good in the wet, with good braking and precise handling, and good on wintry roads. It handled snow securely and braked well on ice. It also has low abrasion and is light. ConsiderationsThe Vredestein Wintrac is imprecise on dry roads, needs frequent steering corrections and oversteers in evasive maneuvers. Its curved aquaplaning resistance was below average, and it has one of the shorter predicted tread lives. Score contributionCategory score × of overall score Dry96.44 × 19% = 18.32 Wet87.19 × 33% = 28.77 Snow94.92 × 29% = 27.53 Ice92.38 × 5% = 4.62 Comfort98.17 × 5% = 4.91 Value77.4 × 9% = 6.97 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 8= | 10 | 90.11 | 156 | 91.4 | 131 | 146 | 53.4 | 10.8 | 83.1 | 33 | 658 | 99.4 | 66 | 96.0 | 69.9 | 100.0 | 18,020 | 2.03 | 5.3 | 108 | 74.5 | |
StrengthsThe Barum Polaris 6 is one of the best tires here on wintry roads. It had the shortest snow braking, the second-highest snow traction, good ice braking and precise snow handling. It was the quietest tire in the pass-by test and among the most fuel-efficient. ConsiderationsThe Barum Polaris 6 is weak on dry roads, with poor precision and a lot of oversteer when changing direction, and it had one of the longest dry braking distances. It was below average in the wet, and it has high abrasion and a short predicted tread life. Score contributionCategory score × of overall score Dry91.35 × 19% = 17.36 Wet83.11 × 33% = 27.43 Snow99.38 × 29% = 28.82 Ice96.04 × 5% = 4.8 Comfort100 × 5% = 5 Value74.48 × 9% = 6.7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 12= | 1 | 94.28 | 144 | 98.9 | 116 | 128 | 54.2 | 10.5 | 90.1 | 33 | 645 | 97.4 | 71 | 90.2 | 73.1 | 95.6 | 24,855 | 1.18 | 5.6 | 95 | 91.4 | |
StrengthsThe Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ has the longest predicted tread life in the test. It was second-best for braking in the wet on both surfaces and on dry roads, and it was good on snow, with strong traction and precise handling. ConsiderationsThe Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ is imprecise on dry roads, needs frequent corrections and oversteers in evasive maneuvers. It was below average for curved aquaplaning, only average for ice braking, is the loudest tire in the test, and has above-average abrasion and weight. Score contributionCategory score × of overall score Dry98.86 × 19% = 18.78 Wet90.1 × 33% = 29.73 Snow97.4 × 29% = 28.25 Ice90.23 × 5% = 4.51 Comfort95.62 × 5% = 4.78 Value91.37 × 9% = 8.22 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 12= | 12 | 89.54 | 159 | 89.5 | 131 | 145 | 53.9 | 11.2 | 83.7 | 33 | 653 | 98.1 | 64 | 99.0 | 70.2 | 99.6 | 18,330 | 2.07 | 5.5 | 113 | 73.0 | |
StrengthsThe Viking WinTech NewGen is good on wintry roads, with high snow traction, among the shortest ice braking and secure snow handling. It is one of the quieter tires and is light. ConsiderationsThe Viking WinTech NewGen had the longest dry braking in the test and imprecise dry handling that needs frequent corrections. It was only average in the wet, among the longer wet braking distances, and it has one of the highest abrasion rates. Score contributionCategory score × of overall score Dry89.46 × 19% = 17 Wet83.65 × 33% = 27.61 Snow98.06 × 29% = 28.44 Ice98.98 × 5% = 4.95 Comfort99.57 × 5% = 4.98 Value73.01 × 9% = 6.57 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 14 | 14 | 87.18 | 152 | 93.7 | 143 | 159 | 45.7 | 7.2 | 72.1 | 33 | 638 | 96.8 | 69 | 92.8 | 71.5 | 97.8 | 21,934 | 1.30 | 5.5 | 82 | 88.7 | |
StrengthsThe Sunny Winter-max NW611 is good on wintry roads, with good snow traction and braking and good ice braking. It has one of the longer predicted tread lives and is the cheapest tire in the test. ConsiderationsThe Sunny Winter-max NW611 is poor in the wet. It needed much more distance to stop than the leading tires, floated early in both aquaplaning tests, and tended to understeer or oversteer early in wet handling. It is also imprecise on dry roads, is one of the heaviest tires, and ADAC found production residue on new tires. Score contributionCategory score × of overall score Dry93.72 × 19% = 17.81 Wet72.06 × 33% = 23.78 Snow96.84 × 29% = 28.08 Ice92.82 × 5% = 4.64 Comfort97.76 × 5% = 4.89 Value88.73 × 9% = 7.99 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 15= | 15 | 85.38 | 151 | 93.9 | 160 | 175 | 48.6 | 9.8 | 70.5 | 36 | 624 | 92.4 | 72 | 88.6 | 71.5 | 97.8 | 22,245 | 1.68 | 5.3 | 63 | 90.7 | |
StrengthsThe Atlas Polarbear HP is reasonably stable on dry roads, with good behavior at the limit. It has the lowest abrasion in the test, one of the longer predicted tread lives and the lowest fuel consumption. ConsiderationsThe Atlas Polarbear HP is poor in the wet, with very low grip, early understeer and oversteer, and among the longest wet braking distances in the test. It had the longest snow braking and imprecise snow handling, and it was only average for ice braking. Score contributionCategory score × of overall score Dry93.93 × 19% = 17.85 Wet70.46 × 33% = 23.25 Snow92.43 × 29% = 26.8 Ice88.58 × 5% = 4.43 Comfort97.76 × 5% = 4.89 Value90.71 × 9% = 8.16 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 15= | 16 | 83.32 | 152 | 93.3 | 169 | 184 | 41.9 | 4.3 | 59.7 | 33 | 666 | 99.1 | 64 | 100.0 | 71.3 | 98.0 | 18,952 | 2.16 | 5.4 | 72 | 80.4 | |
StrengthsThe Rockblade ROCK 868S earned the best winter grade in the test. It had the highest snow traction, the shortest ice braking and the best snow handling, where it was very precise and secure. It also has low abrasion and low fuel consumption. ConsiderationsThe Rockblade ROCK 868S is the weakest tire in the wet: it had the longest braking distances on both surfaces, floated earliest in both aquaplaning tests and handled imprecisely with very little grip. On dry roads it is very imprecise, oversteers in lane changes and was among the longest for braking. Score contributionCategory score × of overall score Dry93.32 × 19% = 17.73 Wet59.73 × 33% = 19.71 Snow99.1 × 29% = 28.74 Ice100 × 5% = 5 Comfort98.04 × 5% = 4.9 Value80.42 × 9% = 7.24 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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- Dry Weighting 19% Real impact 12%
- Wet Weighting 33% Real impact 50%
- Snow Weighting 29% Real impact 15%
- Ice Weighting 5% Real impact 4%
- Comfort Weighting 5% Real impact 1%
- Value Weighting 9% Real impact 17%
- Curved Aquaplaning counts for 5.6% of the score but creates 17% of the difference between the tires, because their results in it were far apart.
- Snow Traction counts for 15.7% of the score but creates only 4% of the difference, because most tires performed about the same in it.
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| Discipline | Weighting | Real impact |
|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | 19% | 12% |
| Wet Braking | 21.6% | 24% |
| Wet Braking - Concrete | 0.3% | 1% |
| Straight Aqua | 5.6% | 9% |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 5.6% | 17% |
| Snow Braking | 13.3% | 10% |
| Snow Traction | 15.7% | 4% |
| Ice Braking | 5% | 4% |
| Noise | 5% | 1% |
| Wear | 2.6% | 5% |
| Value | 1.9% | 4% |
| Fuel Consumption | 2.6% | 1% |
| Abrasion | 1.9% | 7% |
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