CST Medallion Winter WCP1 - Test Results

Test Statistics

4

Tests Completed

26^th

Average Position

7^th

Best Result

39^th

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

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The CST Medallion Winter WCP1 shows polarised performance: strong to excellent on dry and some wet metrics in certain tests, but consistently weak on snow and ice, which drags overall rankings down across winter-focused evaluations. Notably, it delivered class-leading dry and wet results in a 2021 studless test yet finished last on all snow/ice disciplines, and more recent mainstream winter tests (ADAC 2025, Auto Bild 2021/2023) confirm below-average wet braking and poor snow/ice capability. Noise and fuel efficiency also underperform, while straight aquaplaning and wear are decent.
Overall, it suits milder, wet/dry winter conditions rather than regions with frequent snow/ice. The inconsistency and repeated bottom-tier snow/ice results make it a risky choice for severe winter climates.

Performance Strengths

Dry Performance Strong Details
• 1st place dry braking in 2021 studless test (29.4 m)
• 8/31 dry braking in 2025 ADAC (+4.6% from best)
Wet Handling/Aquaplaning Moderate Details
• 1st place wet braking and wet handling in 2021 studless test (28.9 m; 33.5 s)
• 6/31 straight aquaplaning in 2025 ADAC (+4.8% from best)
Wear/Longevity Minor Details
• 14/31 wear in 2025 ADAC (+31.6% vs best indicates test's best lasted longer; mid-pack endurance for CST)
• 17/31 abrasion in 2025 ADAC (+36% from best; mid-field)

Performance Weaknesses

Snow Performance Strong Details
• 30/31 snow braking and 30/31 snow traction in 2025 ADAC (+18.5% and +22% from best)
• 16/16 snow braking/traction/handling in 2021 studless test (worst in all three, +6.9% to +10.5% from best)
• 32/35 snow braking in 2021 Auto Bild (+11.7% from best)
Ice Performance Strong Details
• 30/31 ice braking in 2025 ADAC (+27% from best)
• 16/16 ice braking/traction/handling in 2021 studless test (worst; up to +86.1% from best)
Overall Wet Braking Consistency Moderate Details
• 39/54 wet braking in 2023 Auto Bild (+23.9% from best)
• 28/49 wet braking in 2021 Auto Bild (+17.1% from best)
• 19/31 wet braking in 2025 ADAC (+11.4% from best)
Comfort/Noise and Efficiency Moderate Details
• 31/31 noise in 2025 ADAC (+7.4% from best)
• 29/31 fuel consumption in 2025 ADAC (+5.4% from best)

Performance Over Time

Test History

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2025 ADAC Winter Tire Test

2025
Winner: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

The CST Medallion Winter WCP1 receives satisfactory ratings on dry and wet roads but poor winter performance, resulting in poor overall driving safety despite satisfactory environmental performance...

Weak:
Noise, Ice Braking, Snow Braking, Snow Traction

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