Passenger Car Winter High Performance Tires
Below are all the reviewed passenger car winter high performance tires on Tire Reviews. Please click into each tire for further details.
| Tire Reviewed | Dry Grip | Wet Grip | Feedback | Handling | Wear | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GT Radial WinterPro2 (4) | 83% | 83% | 100% | 100% | 95% | 98% |
| Michelin Alpin A4 (53) | 88% | 95% | 91% | 88% | 94% | 93% |
| Continental WinterContact TS830 (30) | 90% | 95% | 90% | 84% | 85% | 91% |
| Pirelli Snowsports (3) | 90% | 97% | 83% | 90% | 97% | 80% |
| Continental WinterContact TS 800 (12) | 88% | 93% | 86% | 88% | 88% | 89% |
| Sava eskimo hp (17) | 84% | 87% | 85% | 84% | 88% | 86% |
| Nokian WR D3 (42) | 91% | 88% | 88% | 87% | 85% | 87% |
| Michelin Pilot Alpin PA3 (11) | 93% | 91% | 91% | 90% | 92% | 95% |
| Michelin Alpin (9) | 86% | 94% | 88% | 76% | 94% | 91% |
| Semperit Speed Grip 2 (17) | 89% | 89% | 89% | 76% | 87% | 89% |
| Debica Frigo HP2 (11) | 90% | 89% | 86% | 86% | 88% | 83% |
| Continental WinterContact TS 790 (5) | 82% | 92% | 78% | 88% | 90% | 86% |
| Kormoran Snowpro (3) | 90% | 90% | 75% | 57% | 67% | 97% |
| Bridgestone Blizzak WS70 (4) | 85% | 83% | 87% | 63% | 93% | 98% |
| Sonar PF2 (3) | 90% | 83% | 87% | 87% | 75% | 80% |
| Michelin Pilot Alpin (4) | 88% | 88% | 75% | 85% | 85% | 78% |
| BFGoodrich gForce Winter (20) | 85% | 81% | 77% | 78% | 83% | 84% |
| GT Radial Champiro WinterPro HP (4) | 90% | 88% | 83% | 85% | 77% | 80% |
| Bridgestone Blizzak LM35 (3) | 87% | 87% | 80% | 80% | 83% | 80% |
| Nokian WR (8) | 76% | 91% | 79% | 76% | 88% | 79% |
| Syron Everest 1 (3) | 77% | 90% | 83% | 90% | 73% | 87% |
| Sava Eskimo HP2 (26) | 85% | 82% | 78% | 78% | 83% | 80% |
| Semperit Speed Grip 3 (6) | 83% | 83% | 78% | 78% | 86% | 88% |
| Pirelli SNOWCONTROL Serie II (7) | 79% | 79% | 80% | 81% | 83% | 70% |
| Momo North Pole W2 (8) | 82% | 80% | 75% | 82% | 67% | 70% |
| Landsail Winter Lander (3) | 77% | 77% | 70% | 77% | 80% | 73% |
| Aeolus SnowACE2 HP (3) | 87% | 80% | 77% | 77% | 77% | 80% |
| Nankang SV3 (4) | 90% | 75% | 65% | 75% | 75% | 88% |
| Lassa Snoways 4 (3) | 80% | 90% | 67% | 73% | 80% | 77% |
| Marangoni Meteo HP (14) | 79% | 88% | 74% | 68% | 72% | 82% |
| Yokohama W Drive (12) | 81% | 78% | 84% | 73% | 76% | 81% |
| Nankang Winter Activa SV 4 (4) | 83% | 80% | 63% | 80% | 80% | 83% |
| Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2 (11) | 83% | 73% | 73% | 74% | 87% | 77% |
| Bridgestone Blizzak LM22 (3) | 83% | 97% | 75% | 43% | 83% | 87% |
| Lassa Snoways Era (12) | 78% | 76% | 77% | 75% | 76% | 79% |
| Nankang SV2 (30) | 83% | 77% | 74% | 74% | 83% | 74% |
| Maxxis MA PW Presa Snow (6) | 67% | 70% | 68% | 67% | 90% | 67% |
| Pirelli Winter 210 Sottozero 2 (5) | 86% | 86% | 80% | 32% | 78% | 60% |
| Lassa Snoways 3 (9) | 74% | 73% | 64% | 72% | 77% | 70% |
| Bridgestone Blizzak LM32 (18) | 84% | 69% | 69% | 69% | 81% | 72% |
| Fulda Kristall Control HP2 (8) | 85% | 75% | 78% | 71% | 69% | 80% |
| Continental WinterContact TS 810 (5) | 76% | 70% | 76% | 56% | 58% | 76% |
| Bridgestone Blizzak LM30 (9) | 77% | 72% | 65% | 56% | 76% | 69% |
| Nokian W Plus (15) | 77% | 70% | 69% | 68% | 86% | 82% |
| Maxtrek TREK M7 (9) | 69% | 70% | 70% | 61% | 60% | 64% |
| Kumho IZen KW27 (31) | 75% | 75% | 73% | 69% | 78% | 83% |
| Semperit Speed Grip (3) | 70% | 73% | 63% | 67% | 63% | 57% |
| Dunlop Graspic DS2 (7) | 59% | 53% | 53% | 60% | 86% | 83% |
| Michelin Pilot Alpin PA2 (3) | 60% | 57% | 57% | 50% | 93% | 73% |
| Continental WinterContact TS 810 S (7) | 79% | 77% | 67% | 73% | 68% | 79% |
| Rockstone Ice plus s210 (8) | 68% | 49% | 56% | 41% | 63% | 64% |
| Maxtrek TREK M900 (3) | 63% | 65% | 50% | 33% | 95% | 60% |
| Pirelli SNOWCONTROL (3) | 60% | 53% | 57% | 60% | 63% | 67% |
| Zeta Antarctica 5 (5) | 72% | 64% | 54% | 40% | 70% | 66% |
| Accelera Snow (4) | 73% | 68% | 68% | 63% | 68% | 73% |
| Wanli S1086 (6) | 58% | 47% | 53% | 62% | 72% | 45% |
| Sunny SN3830 (17) | 55% | 44% | 49% | 44% | 70% | 67% |
| Sunny SN3860 (6) | 62% | 62% | 62% | 63% | 67% | 63% |
| Kormoran Snowpro B2 (4) | 45% | 53% | 33% | 43% | 63% | 35% |
| Austone SP 901 (3) | 37% | 27% | 40% | 33% | 45% | 27% |
Passenger Car Winter High Performance Tires with no reviews
Altenzo Sports Tempest V, Bridgestone Blizzak LM30 RFT, Bridgestone Blizzak LM32 S, Bridgestone Blizzak WS60, Continental ExtremeWinterContact, Continental Winter Contact TS790V, Davanti Wintoura plus, Debica Frigo HP, Dunlop Graspic DS3, Event Snowsafe HP, Firenza NTS01, Fulda Kristall Control HP, Fulda Kristall Supremo, Goodyear Eagle Enforcer Winter, Goodyear Ultragrip Ice, Horizon Polar Star 5, Imperial Snowdragon UHP, Kormoran Snowpro B5, Lassa Snoways2 Plus, Maxxis MA AS, Maxxis MA W1 Wintermaxx, Momo North Pole W1, Nankang Ice Activa ICE 1, Nexen Winguard winSpike WH62, Nexen Winguard winSpike WS62, Pirelli Winter 210 Sottozero, Pneumant Winter HP3, Radar Dimax Winter Sport, Radar RW 5, Radar RW 5 Ice, Radar RW 5 Ice Lock, Rotalla S210, Semperit Speed Grip 5, Sonar Powderhound PF5, Superia Bluewin UHP2, Syron Everest C, Westlake ZuperSnow Z 507, Yokohama W Drive V902B, Yokohama W Drive V903, Zeetex S200, Zeta Antarctica 6, Zeta Antarctica 8
Passenger Car Winter High Performance Tires Tire Review Highlights
Michelin Alpin rated 89% while driving a Audi a3 s line
Driving on mostly motorways for 4000 average miles
Driving on mostly motorways for 4000 average miles
Review by: Lifesavers Emergency Tires Ltd.
As an Emergency Mobile Tire Service business, we at Lifesavers Emergency Tires Ltd. have extensive experience with a wide range of tires. One tire that consistently stands out in our experience is the Michelin Alpin, specifically in the size 225/45 R17, fitted on various Audi S Line models.
Mid-Life Performance Review
We recently reviewed the mid-life performance of the Michelin Alpin tires on an Audi S Line. Here are our detailed observations:
Grip and Traction:
The Michelin Alpin tires provide excellent grip on both dry and wet roads. The traction is particularly impressive during winter conditions, offering a safe and controlled drive. Even at the mid-life stage, these tires maintain their superior grip, ensuring confidence and security while driving.
Noise Levels:
One of the standout features of the Michelin Alpin tires is the minimal road noise. Our customers frequently comment on the quiet and smooth ride these tires offer. This is especially appreciated during long journeys, where reduced noise levels significantly enhance driving comfort.
Handling and Comfort:
The handling of the Audi S Line with Michelin Alpin tires is precise and responsive. The tires absorb road imperfections well, providing a comfortable ride even on uneven surfaces. This balance between performance and comfort makes the Michelin Alpin a preferred choice for many of our customers.
Durability:
Durability is another area where the Michelin Alpin excels. We have fitted numerous sets of these tires for our customers, and the feedback regarding their longevity is consistently positive. Even at the mid-life point, the tires show minimal wear, which speaks volumes about their build quality and durability.
Customer Feedback:
As a business, we value customer feedback highly. The consistent praise for Michelin Alpin tires from our customers is a testament to their quality. Many have highlighted the tires' great grip, low noise levels, and overall pleasant driving experience.
As an Emergency Mobile Tire Service business, we at Lifesavers Emergency Tires Ltd. have extensive experience with a wide range of tires. One tire that consistently stands out in our experience is the Michelin Alpin, specifically in the size 225/45 R17, fitted on various Audi S Line models.
Mid-Life Performance Review
We recently reviewed the mid-life performance of the Michelin Alpin tires on an Audi S Line. Here are our detailed observations:
Grip and Traction:
The Michelin Alpin tires provide excellent grip on both dry and wet roads. The traction is particularly impressive during winter conditions, offering a safe and controlled drive. Even at the mid-life stage, these tires maintain their superior grip, ensuring confidence and security while driving.
Noise Levels:
One of the standout features of the Michelin Alpin tires is the minimal road noise. Our customers frequently comment on the quiet and smooth ride these tires offer. This is especially appreciated during long journeys, where reduced noise levels significantly enhance driving comfort.
Handling and Comfort:
The handling of the Audi S Line with Michelin Alpin tires is precise and responsive. The tires absorb road imperfections well, providing a comfortable ride even on uneven surfaces. This balance between performance and comfort makes the Michelin Alpin a preferred choice for many of our customers.
Durability:
Durability is another area where the Michelin Alpin excels. We have fitted numerous sets of these tires for our customers, and the feedback regarding their longevity is consistently positive. Even at the mid-life point, the tires show minimal wear, which speaks volumes about their build quality and durability.
Customer Feedback:
As a business, we value customer feedback highly. The consistent praise for Michelin Alpin tires from our customers is a testament to their quality. Many have highlighted the tires' great grip, low noise levels, and overall pleasant driving experience.
Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2 rated 56% while driving a BMW 335d
Driving on a combination of roads for 10000 spirited miles
Driving on a combination of roads for 10000 spirited miles
Incredibly loud tires, rumbling since the first kilometer. Driving experience rather spongy but comfortably soft
Momo North Pole W2 rated 74% while driving a Hyundai Genesis Coupe V6
Driving on mostly country roads for 1500 spirited miles
Driving on mostly country roads for 1500 spirited miles
live in northeast Canada. Extremely hilly and our winters are about 5 months long. Snowfall is quite heavy here (probably worse than any state in the US)
I have these on the front axle of my rwd car. they have good lateral grip, can't say about grip underload since I use different tires in the rear.
Wear is pretty bad outside of snowy conditions, much worse than the Starfire winters I had on my older car.
Comfort ok. Noise ok. Performance pretty decent, to be honest I have more fun driving my car in the winter than i do in the summer, partly because i have much better winters than i do summers
I have these on the front axle of my rwd car. they have good lateral grip, can't say about grip underload since I use different tires in the rear.
Wear is pretty bad outside of snowy conditions, much worse than the Starfire winters I had on my older car.
Comfort ok. Noise ok. Performance pretty decent, to be honest I have more fun driving my car in the winter than i do in the summer, partly because i have much better winters than i do summers
Sole reason for this post; bought 4 of these for trip annually to Alps from U.K. After only 4 trips -3,000miles; One of them has "bubbles" (-4 of) on inside sidewall of tire; beware of missing this if being inspected.
It could be a "one off"; hope so as I need to replace as a single tire.
It could be a "one off"; hope so as I need to replace as a single tire.
Very poorly wearing tires. I'm a mechanic and I keep seeing these tires cupping very bad on the rear of many cars, with many customers complaining about noise. On the front they last long, but it seems the compound and the tread pattern have been designed poorly.
Sava Eskimo HP2 rated 85% while driving a Suzuki SX4 Scross 1.4T Boosterjet
Driving on a combination of roads for 25000 average miles
Driving on a combination of roads for 25000 average miles
Very good experience with them, 5th winter now using the Eskimo HP2 (probably the last one, as I tend to believe the time itself takes a toll on the tire, even if the treads still look fine). Never had any problems with them (in terms of reduced safety while driving), except from once on a snowy, unplowed road, where we didn't comfortably come to a halt while braking - at least not where I anticipated it (maybe an additional meter, from a very low speed, maybe 25 km/h). However, there was no damage to anybody/anything, and the conditions were really nasty. Aside from that, I feel the difference on wet (compared to my Pilot Sport 4, in mild temperatures, say 5-10 dg Celsius) and on dry roads, but still the experience is more that satisfactory. Factoring in the quiet ride and the slow wear - a recommendation from me, I consider the Eskimo HP2 to be safe and reliable, especially for the price.
Zeta Antarctica 5 rated 56% while driving a Honda Civic 1.8
Driving on a combination of roads for 3000 easy going miles
Driving on a combination of roads for 3000 easy going miles
The design of the tire is good. But the handling is so terrible! My car is all over the road and there's nothing I can do to prevent it. The side walls are way too soft.
Zeta Antarctica 5 rated 43% while driving a Kia Motors Forte Koup
Driving on a combination of roads for 5000 easy going miles
Driving on a combination of roads for 5000 easy going miles
Canadian roads. I'm a very gentle driver, and don't slam on brakes/ throttle inputs. These are Absolutely horrendous on snow handling/ acceleration and braking. Barely capable of coming to a clean stop at creeping speeds. Constantly having to throttle up to fight against the car. You get unpredictable Understeer to oversteer, massive amounts of steering lock required to turn and good luck getting out of a 30cm snow bank. If you have harsh winters, stay as far away from these as possible. They get very scary on highways with snow tracks forming. It "aquaplanes" on snow and slush quite easily. It feels extremely unsafe. The only thing surprising about the tire is the fact that it has more grip on ice than It does on light snow.....
Nankang Winter Activa SV 4 rated NAN% while driving a Toyota Auris
Driving on a combination of roads for 3000 average miles
Driving on a combination of roads for 3000 average miles
Just as an update to my previous review as I have had these on for another winter. I'm still happy with the tires overall, but have found they can struggle for grip in damp conditions. For instance, going round a roundabout at 20mph my car lost grip.
Wear still seems good, the tread has not dropped too much
Wear still seems good, the tread has not dropped too much
Fulda Kristall Control HP2 rated 78% while driving a Volkswagen Golf R estate
Driving on a combination of roads for 2500 spirited miles
Driving on a combination of roads for 2500 spirited miles
I bought these tires as they were all my local tire company had in stock - they have turned out to be extremely good, far better than my previous Nokian WR D4 tires. They are amazingly quiet & seem to offer plenty of grip & low rolling resistance. They're also enjoyable to drive on a twisty road - I was always conscious of having much narrower & higher profile winter tires before (summer size is 235/35/19, so quite a difference), but with these, it's easy to forget. They're even effective outwith the normal "window" for winter tires (I drove over 600 miles in 2 days, with the temperature not dropping below 11c).
In short, although these are a "mid range" tire (& one I wouldn't have bought if I hadn't needed them in a hurry), I wouldn't hesitate to use them again, they have surprised me with how good they are! I haven't experienced proper winter conditions yet (just a few heavy frosts), but impressive so far.
In short, although these are a "mid range" tire (& one I wouldn't have bought if I hadn't needed them in a hurry), I wouldn't hesitate to use them again, they have surprised me with how good they are! I haven't experienced proper winter conditions yet (just a few heavy frosts), but impressive so far.
Momo North Pole W2 rated 89% while driving a Volkswagen Passat
Driving on a combination of roads for 10000 average miles
Driving on a combination of roads for 10000 average miles
I'm using these tires for the second season now, I've used them in Austria in heavy snow and the grip was perfect. Fuel economy is great with these tires. (Summer tires: 6.5 liter / 100km, Momo 7 liter / 100km). I'd buy again.
Sava Eskimo HP2 rated 84% while driving a Audi A6 Allroad 3.0 TDI
Driving on mostly country roads for 500 spirited miles
Driving on mostly country roads for 500 spirited miles
Good on snow
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