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2026 Al Volante Winter Tire Test

Overall test winnerPirelli Scorpion Winter 3

Italian monthly Al Volante has tested six winter tires in 235/60 R18 on an Alfa Romeo Stelvio Q4: five from established brands, the Bridgestone Blizzak 6, Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3, Michelin Alpin 7, Nokian Snowproof 3P and Pirelli…

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Tires tested
6
Tested size
235/60 R18
Test vehicle
Alfa Romeo Stelvio Q4
Disciplines
10

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

1st

Pirelli Scorpion Winter 3

+The Pirelli Scorpion Winter 3 was the most complete tire in this test. It had the shortest wet braking distance and shared the fastest wet lap with the Nokian, and Al Volante's testers rated its reactions as progressive and its performance as consistent lap after lap. On snow it was second to the Goodyear in braking, traction and handling, with a balance the testers found more even-handed and predictable. Dry road holding and stability were also rated highly.

−The Scorpion Winter 3 was only mid-field for dry braking, and its rolling resistance was the second highest in the group, which cost it points in the dry chapter. On dry roads the testers found it slightly less responsive to small steering inputs than the Goodyear, and it did not lead either aquaplaning test.

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2nd

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

+The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was the outstanding snow tire of the test, with the shortest snow braking distance, the quickest snow traction and the fastest snow lap. The testers praised its quick response to small steering inputs and its high cornering grip on snow, and noted it stayed stable even when overdriven. In the dry it braked well, turned in quickly and was rated safe and quick through fast direction changes.

−Aquaplaning resistance was the UltraGrip Performance 3's clear weakness: it floated first in both the straight-line and the curved aquaplaning tests, the lowest in the group on both counts. Wet grip was described as fine at first but falling away over repeated laps. It was also among the louder tires at motorway speed.

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3rd

Nokian Snowproof 3P

+The Nokian Snowproof 3P produced the best set of wet measurements in this test. It resisted curved aquaplaning better than anything else, was second only to the Dynamo in straight-line aquaplaning, shared the fastest wet lap with the Pirelli and was second in wet braking. The testers called it a pleasant surprise for holding its grip lap after lap. Dry braking was the second shortest in the group, and rolling resistance was competitive.

−Snow was the Snowproof 3P's weaker chapter: it had the slowest snow traction of the six and was only mid-field for snow braking and lap time. On dry roads the testers found the steering heavier than the others and grip fading early in rapid direction changes, and it was the loudest tire at both measured speeds.

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4th

Michelin Alpin 7

+The Michelin Alpin 7 was the quietest tire at motorway speed and had the lowest rolling resistance in the test, a result the testers described as record-setting. On snow it was solidly third behind the Goodyear and Pirelli in both braking and handling, and the testers liked how stable the rear end stayed. On dry roads it was the quickest tire to turn in.

−Wet performance was the Alpin 7's weak spot: it was fifth of six in wet braking, wet lap time and both aquaplaning tests, losing contact with the surface at relatively low speeds, although the testers noted it did so progressively and gave plenty of warning. Dry braking was also near the back of the field, and the testers felt outright grip was not its strength.

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5th

Bridgestone Blizzak 6

+The Bridgestone Blizzak 6 had the second-lowest rolling resistance in the test, and measured a class better in the lab than its label declares. In the wet it was mid-field in braking and lap time and shared third place with the Pirelli in both aquaplaning tests, with the testers putting its wet road holding close to the best. On dry roads they rated its stability as decent, with good grip once loaded up in a corner, and on snow its corrections were described as intuitive.

−Braking was the Blizzak 6's weakness: it had the longest snow braking distance and the longest dry braking distance in the test. Snow grip was described as modest, with the fifth-best traction and lap time, and in the wet the testers noted grip dropping off as the tire heated up over repeated laps.

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6th

Dynamo Winter Sport

+The Dynamo Winter Sport, the budget outsider of the test, sprang the surprise of the dry chapter with the shortest dry braking distance of the six. It also had the highest straight-line aquaplaning resistance, second place in the curved aquaplaning test, the third-quickest snow traction, and was the quietest tire at town speed. Its rolling resistance measured a class better than its label declares.

−Handling is where the Winter Sport fell down. It was the slowest tire on both the wet and the snow handling courses and the longest-stopping in the wet, and the testers found it needed constant correction in a straight line, lost grip early and abruptly when steering or lifting off, and triggered the ABS and stability control earliest and most often in the wet. It also had the highest rolling resistance by a clear margin.

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2026 Al Volante Winter Tire Test · 235/60 R18

TirePirelli Scorpion Winter 3Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3Nokian Snowproof 3PMichelin Alpin 7Bridgestone Blizzak 6Dynamo Winter Sport
Position1st2nd3rd4th5th6th
Category scores (% of best)
Dry97.8%99%99.8%96.8%96.6%100%
Wet98.9%95.9%99.4%93.7%96.2%94.4%
Snow98.4%100%95.8%96.7%94.7%95.4%
Comfort99.4%99%98.8%100%99.2%99.6%
Rolling Resistance88.5%90.8%93.2%100%95.8%81.2%
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The evidence behind the verdict

Italian monthly Al Volante has tested six winter tires in 235/60 R18 on an Alfa Romeo Stelvio Q4: five from established brands, the Bridgestone Blizzak 6, Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3, Michelin Alpin 7, Nokian Snowproof 3P and Pirelli Scorpion Winter 3, plus one budget outsider from China, the Dynamo Winter Sport. The snow tests were run at Livigno, the wet and dry tests at a proving ground, and the tires were measured for braking, traction, handling, aquaplaning, noise and rolling resistance.

The Pirelli Scorpion Winter 3 wins, but by the smallest possible margin: a tenth of a point ahead of the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3. The Goodyear was the dominant tire on snow, winning all three snow tests, but it floated first in both aquaplaning tests. The Pirelli did not win a single snow test yet was second in every one of them, had the shortest wet braking distance and shared the fastest wet lap, and that consistency is what carried it. The Nokian Snowproof 3P was the tire to beat in the wet measurements, and the Dynamo produced the surprise of the test with the shortest dry braking distance and the highest straight-line aquaplaning speed, before finishing last overall on the strength of its handling results.

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 → 6.2 mph
Wet Braking
49.7 → 6.2 mph
Snow Braking
21.7 → 3.1 mph

The snow work was done in temperatures around 18°F, and every test was run with the Stelvio's stability control switched on, as the car does not allow it to be disabled. Braking is measured down to 6 mph on tarmac and 3 mph on snow so that the ABS calibration in the final meters does not distort the result. Al Volante weights the snow results more heavily than the wet and dry when building its overall score, on the grounds that snow is where a winter tire decides between an incident and a non-event. A set of four in this size cost from around 500 to a little under 800 euros at the time of the test, with the Dynamo the cheapest of the six. This is our summary of the headline findings; for the full test, every measurement and the testers' notes, see Al Volante's original in the October 2026 issue.

Snow

The Goodyear had the shortest snow braking distance, with the Pirelli next. The Bridgestone needed the most room to stop, but the whole field was inside 3 feet from best to worst, a gap Al Volante still considers the difference between an accident and a near miss.

Snow Braking

Snow braking in feet (22 - 3 mph)

Lower is better ↓
Position / TireResultGap to bestResidual speed
1Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
 44 ft Best 0 mph
2Pirelli Scorpion Winter 3
 44 ft 0 ft 8 mph
3Michelin Alpin 7
 45 ft +1 ft 13 mph
4Nokian Snowproof 3P
 45 ft +1 ft 15 mph
5Dynamo Winter Sport
 45 ft +1 ft 16 mph
6Bridgestone Blizzak 6
 46 ft +2 ft 19 mph

The difference between best and worst was 6% (2 ft). 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, measured as the time to accelerate from 3 mph to 22 mph, again went to the Goodyear, ahead of the Pirelli. The budget Dynamo was a creditable third here, while the Nokian was the slowest of the six.

Snow Traction

Snow acceleration time

Lower is better ↓
Position / TireResultGap to best
1Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
 4.02 s Best
2Pirelli Scorpion Winter 3
 4.14 s +0.12 s
3Dynamo Winter Sport
 4.18 s +0.16 s
4Michelin Alpin 7
 4.22 s +0.20 s
5Bridgestone Blizzak 6
 4.23 s +0.21 s
6Nokian Snowproof 3P
 4.27 s +0.25 s

The difference between best and worst was 6.2% (0.25 s).

The Goodyear was the fastest around the 700-meter snow handling course, half a second clear of the Pirelli, with the testers praising its quick steering response and high cornering grip. The Michelin and Nokian were next, both rated safe and progressive rather than quick. The Bridgestone and Dynamo were the slowest, the Dynamo losing grip suddenly under power.

Snow Handling

Snow handling time in seconds

Lower is better ↓
Position / TireResultGap to best
1Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
 54.3 s Best
2Pirelli Scorpion Winter 3
 54.8 s +0.50 s
3Michelin Alpin 7
 55.6 s +1.30 s
4Nokian Snowproof 3P
 55.9 s +1.60 s
5Bridgestone Blizzak 6
 57.4 s +3.10 s
6Dynamo Winter Sport
 57.8 s +3.50 s

The difference between best and worst was 6.4% (3.5 s).

Wet

The Pirelli had the shortest wet braking distance from 50 mph, followed by the Nokian and Goodyear. The Dynamo was the longest, more than 7 feet behind the Pirelli, with the Michelin also towards the back.

Wet Braking

Wet braking in feet (50 - 6 mph)

Lower is better ↓
Position / TireResultGap to bestResidual speed
1Pirelli Scorpion Winter 3
 92 ft Best 0 mph
2Nokian Snowproof 3P
 93 ft +1 ft 10 mph
3Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
 94 ft +2 ft 14 mph
4Bridgestone Blizzak 6
 96 ft +4 ft 17 mph
5Michelin Alpin 7
 97 ft +5 ft 20 mph
6Dynamo Winter Sport
 99 ft +7 ft 22 mph

The difference between best and worst was 8.2% (7 ft ≈ 0.5 Car Lengths). From 80 mph, the Dynamo Winter Sport would still be travelling at 22 mph when the Pirelli Scorpion Winter 3 had stopped.

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

The Nokian and Pirelli tied for the fastest lap of the 2,480-meter wet handling course, with the Goodyear a second and a half back. The Michelin and Dynamo were the slowest, the Dynamo six seconds off the pace and the testers noting it triggered the ABS and stability control earlier and more often than anything else.

Wet Handling

Wet handling time in seconds

Lower is better ↓
Position / TireResultGap to best
1Nokian Snowproof 3P
 105.6 s Best
1Pirelli Scorpion Winter 3
 105.6 s Best
3Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
 107.1 s +1.50 s
4Bridgestone Blizzak 6
 108 s +2.40 s
5Michelin Alpin 7
 110.5 s +4.90 s
6Dynamo Winter Sport
 111.7 s +6.10 s

The difference between best and worst was 5.8% (6.1 s).

Straight-line aquaplaning, measured in 7 mm of standing water, produced the upset of the wet chapter: the budget Dynamo floated at the highest speed, just ahead of the Nokian. The Bridgestone and Pirelli tied for third. The Goodyear, so strong on snow, was the first to lose contact, with the Michelin only marginally better; the testers pointed out that the wide, deep channels that clear water quickly are hard to reconcile with the small blocks and dense siping a snow tread needs.

Straight Aqua

Float Speed in mph

Higher is better ↑
Position / TireResultGap to best
1Dynamo Winter Sport
 61.7 mph Best
2Nokian Snowproof 3P
 61.5 mph -0.2 mph
3Bridgestone Blizzak 6
 60.0 mph -1.7 mph
3Pirelli Scorpion Winter 3
 60.0 mph -1.7 mph
5Michelin Alpin 7
 57.0 mph -4.7 mph
6Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
 56.2 mph -5.5 mph

The difference between best and worst was 8.9% (5.5 mph).

Al Volante reports curved aquaplaning as the speed at which the car lost grip in the flooded curve, so the chart below reads in km/h. The Nokian was clearly the best here, ahead of the Dynamo, with the Bridgestone and Pirelli again level. The Michelin and Goodyear were again the bottom two.

Curved Aquaplaning

Remaining lateral acceleration

Higher is better ↑
Position / TireResultGap to best
1Nokian Snowproof 3P
 332.7 ft/s² Best
2Dynamo Winter Sport
 319.2 ft/s² -13.5 ft/s²
3Bridgestone Blizzak 6
 305.1 ft/s² -27.6 ft/s²
3Pirelli Scorpion Winter 3
 305.1 ft/s² -27.6 ft/s²
5Michelin Alpin 7
 288.1 ft/s² -44.6 ft/s²
6Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
 287.1 ft/s² -45.6 ft/s²

The difference between best and worst was 13.7% (45.6 ft/s²).

Dry

Dry braking from 62 mph is where the Chinese tire made its point: the Dynamo stopped shortest, with the Nokian and Goodyear close behind. The Bridgestone and Michelin needed the most room. Al Volante notes that nobody recorded a long stopping distance here, with less than four per cent separating first from last, and that the differences in handling at the limit were far larger than the braking numbers suggest.

Dry Braking

Dry braking in feet (62 - 6 mph)

Lower is better ↓
Position / TireResultGap to bestResidual speed
1Dynamo Winter Sport
 129 ft Best 0 mph
2Nokian Snowproof 3P
 129 ft 0 ft 4 mph
3Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
 130 ft +1 ft 8 mph
4Pirelli Scorpion Winter 3
 132 ft +3 ft 12 mph
5Michelin Alpin 7
 133 ft +4 ft 14 mph
6Bridgestone Blizzak 6
 133 ft +4 ft 15 mph

The difference between best and worst was 3.6% (4 ft ≈ 0.3 Car Lengths). From 80 mph, the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 would still be travelling at 15 mph when the Dynamo Winter Sport had stopped.

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

Comfort

Pass-by noise was measured at 31 mph and 50 mph with the engine off and microphones at the roadside. At 50 mph the Michelin was the quietest and the Nokian the loudest, though the whole group sat within a single decibel. At 31 mph the order changed, with the Dynamo quietest and the Nokian again loudest; only the 50 mph figures are charted here.

Noise

External noise in dB

Lower is better ↓
Position / TireResultGap to best
1Michelin Alpin 7
 71.3 dB Best
2Dynamo Winter Sport
 71.6 dB +0.30 dB
3Pirelli Scorpion Winter 3
 71.7 dB +0.40 dB
4Bridgestone Blizzak 6
 71.9 dB +0.60 dB
5Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
 72 dB +0.70 dB
6Nokian Snowproof 3P
 72.2 dB +0.90 dB

All the tires in the Noise test finished less than 3% apart.

Value

Rolling resistance was measured on a laboratory drum. The Michelin was the most efficient, with the Bridgestone second and the Nokian third, and the Dynamo had the highest rolling resistance in the test. Al Volante also converted each result into an EU label class and compared it with what the maker declares: the Bridgestone, Goodyear and Dynamo all measured a class better than their labels, while the Michelin, Nokian and Pirelli matched theirs.

Rolling Resistance

Rolling resistance in kg t

Lower is better ↓
Position / TireResultGap to bestExtra fuel / year
1Michelin Alpin 7
 6.9 kg/t Best $0
2Bridgestone Blizzak 6
 7.2 kg/t +0.30 kg/t $13
3Nokian Snowproof 3P
 7.4 kg/t +0.50 kg/t $21
4Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
 7.6 kg/t +0.70 kg/t $30
5Pirelli Scorpion Winter 3
 7.8 kg/t +0.90 kg/t $38
6Dynamo Winter Sport
 8.5 kg/t +1.60 kg/t $68

The difference between best and worst was 23.2% (1.6 kg / t). Over 12,000 miles a year at $3.60/gal, the Dynamo Winter Sport uses about 19 gal ($68) more fuel than the Michelin Alpin 7.

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Estimates based on typical driving conditions. Rolling resistance accounts for approximately 20% of IC vehicle fuel consumption and 25% of EV energy consumption. Actual savings vary based on driving style, vehicle weight, road conditions, and tire age. For comparative purposes only. Lifetime savings based on a 40,000km / 25,000 mile tread life.

Results

The Pirelli Scorpion Winter 3 takes the win by a tenth of a point from the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3, the Pirelli on consistency across every surface and the Goodyear on its clean sweep of the snow tests. The Nokian Snowproof 3P is third with the best wet measurements in the group, the Michelin Alpin 7 fourth as the quiet, efficient choice that gives ground in the wet, and the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 fifth, held back by its stopping distances on snow and dry roads. The Dynamo Winter Sport is last: its highs in dry braking and aquaplaning are real, but its handling on every surface is why the testers conclude that the established brands remain the more relaxing and reassuring drive.

1st

Pirelli Scorpion Winter 3

235/60 R18 107V XL
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 3
The Pirelli Scorpion Winter 3 is Al Volante's test winner, edging the Goodyear by the narrowest of margins. It got there without winning many individual tests: it was never far from the front on snow, wet or dry, and the testers described it as the tire with no real weak points. For drivers who see a mix of conditions rather than mostly snow, it is the pick of this group.
Dry97.8%
Wet98.9%
Snow98.4%
Comfort99.4%
Rolling Resistance88.5%

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.

TestPosition in disciplineResultGap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better4th / 6132 ft+3 ft
Wet BrakingLower is better1st / 692 ftBest in this discipline
Wet HandlingLower is better1st / 6105.6 sBest in this discipline
Straight AquaHigher is better3rd / 660.0 mph-1.7 mph
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better3rd / 6305.1 ft/s²-27.6 ft/s²
Snow BrakingLower is better2nd / 644 ft0 ft
Snow TractionLower is better2nd / 64.14 s+0.12 s
Snow HandlingLower is better2nd / 654.8 s+0.50 s
NoiseLower is better3rd / 671.7 dB+0.40 dB
Rolling ResistanceLower is better5th / 67.8 kg/t+0.90 kg/t
EU Label
C/A/71
2nd

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

235/60 R18 107H XL
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 missed the win by a tenth of a point and was the strongest tire on snow by some distance. Its wet-weather results are more mixed: good braking and a competitive lap, but the weakest resistance to aquaplaning in the test. For drivers who see a lot of snow it is the obvious choice; on wet roads the Pirelli and Nokian have more in hand.
Dry99%
Wet95.9%
Snow100%
Comfort99%
Rolling Resistance90.8%

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.

TestPosition in disciplineResultGap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better3rd / 6130 ft+1 ft
Wet BrakingLower is better3rd / 694 ft+2 ft
Wet HandlingLower is better3rd / 6107.1 s+1.50 s
Straight AquaHigher is better6th / 656.2 mph-5.5 mph
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better6th / 6287.1 ft/s²-45.6 ft/s²
Snow BrakingLower is better1st / 644 ftBest in this discipline
Snow TractionLower is better1st / 64.02 sBest in this discipline
Snow HandlingLower is better1st / 654.3 sBest in this discipline
NoiseLower is better5th / 672 dB+0.70 dB
Rolling ResistanceLower is better4th / 67.6 kg/t+0.70 kg/t
EU Label
C/B/72
3rd

Nokian Snowproof 3P

235/60 R18 107H XL
Nokian Snowproof 3P
The Nokian Snowproof 3P finished third overall. It is the tire to have when the roads are wet rather than white: strong braking, high aquaplaning resistance and a fast wet lap. On snow it is safe and progressive but not quick, and on dry roads it trades sharpness for security. A good all-rounder with a wet-weather bias.
Dry99.8%
Wet99.4%
Snow95.8%
Comfort98.8%
Rolling Resistance93.2%

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.

TestPosition in disciplineResultGap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better2nd / 6129 ft0 ft
Wet BrakingLower is better2nd / 693 ft+1 ft
Wet HandlingLower is better1st / 6105.6 sBest in this discipline
Straight AquaHigher is better2nd / 661.5 mph-0.2 mph
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better1st / 6332.7 ft/s²Best in this discipline
Snow BrakingLower is better4th / 645 ft+1 ft
Snow TractionLower is better6th / 64.27 s+0.25 s
Snow HandlingLower is better4th / 655.9 s+1.60 s
NoiseLower is better6th / 672.2 dB+0.90 dB
Rolling ResistanceLower is better3rd / 67.4 kg/t+0.50 kg/t
EU Label
B/B/72
4th

Michelin Alpin 7

235/60 R18 107H XL
Michelin Alpin 7
The Michelin Alpin 7 finished fourth overall. It is the efficiency and refinement choice of the group: quiet, easy on fuel and safe on snow, with predictable handling everywhere. It gives away ground in the wet and in outright braking to the tires ahead of it, so it suits high-mileage drivers more than those chasing the shortest stopping distances.
Dry96.8%
Wet93.7%
Snow96.7%
Comfort100%
Rolling Resistance100%

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.

TestPosition in disciplineResultGap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better5th / 6133 ft+4 ft
Wet BrakingLower is better5th / 697 ft+5 ft
Wet HandlingLower is better5th / 6110.5 s+4.90 s
Straight AquaHigher is better5th / 657.0 mph-4.7 mph
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better5th / 6288.1 ft/s²-44.6 ft/s²
Snow BrakingLower is better3rd / 645 ft+1 ft
Snow TractionLower is better4th / 64.22 s+0.20 s
Snow HandlingLower is better3rd / 655.6 s+1.30 s
NoiseLower is better1st / 671.3 dBBest in this discipline
Rolling ResistanceLower is better1st / 66.9 kg/tBest in this discipline
EU Label
B/B/71
5th

Bridgestone Blizzak 6

235/60 R18 107V XL
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
The Bridgestone Blizzak 6 finished fifth, a tenth of a point behind the Michelin. Al Volante called it one of the most balanced tires in the group, and its wet handling and rolling resistance support that, but the long stopping distances on snow and dry roads keep it out of the top half. A safe, predictable tire rather than a quick one.
Dry96.6%
Wet96.2%
Snow94.7%
Comfort99.2%
Rolling Resistance95.8%

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.

TestPosition in disciplineResultGap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better6th / 6133 ft+4 ft
Wet BrakingLower is better4th / 696 ft+4 ft
Wet HandlingLower is better4th / 6108 s+2.40 s
Straight AquaHigher is better3rd / 660.0 mph-1.7 mph
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better3rd / 6305.1 ft/s²-27.6 ft/s²
Snow BrakingLower is better6th / 646 ft+2 ft
Snow TractionLower is better5th / 64.23 s+0.21 s
Snow HandlingLower is better5th / 657.4 s+3.10 s
NoiseLower is better4th / 671.9 dB+0.60 dB
Rolling ResistanceLower is better2nd / 67.2 kg/t+0.30 kg/t
EU Label
C/B/70
6th

Dynamo Winter Sport

235/60 R18 107V XL
Dynamo Winter Sport
The Dynamo Winter Sport finished last overall, well adrift of the other five. Its individual results are a mix of genuine highs and clear lows: it stops well in the dry and resists aquaplaning better than most, but it does not inspire confidence in the driving tests on any surface. Al Volante's verdict is that, for the money, it did not do badly, but the established brands are more relaxing and reassuring to drive.
Dry100%
Wet94.4%
Snow95.4%
Comfort99.6%
Rolling Resistance81.2%

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.

TestPosition in disciplineResultGap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better1st / 6129 ftBest in this discipline
Wet BrakingLower is better6th / 699 ft+7 ft
Wet HandlingLower is better6th / 6111.7 s+6.10 s
Straight AquaHigher is better1st / 661.7 mphBest in this discipline
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better2nd / 6319.2 ft/s²-13.5 ft/s²
Snow BrakingLower is better5th / 645 ft+1 ft
Snow TractionLower is better3rd / 64.18 s+0.16 s
Snow HandlingLower is better6th / 657.8 s+3.50 s
NoiseLower is better2nd / 671.6 dB+0.30 dB
Rolling ResistanceLower is better6th / 68.5 kg/t+1.60 kg/t
EU Label
D/B/72

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