Ceat WinterDrive - Test Results

Test Statistics

4

Tests Completed

17^th

Average Position

10^th

Best Result

24^th

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

Ceat WinterDrive shows a clear value-oriented, snow-leaning profile with standout braking in dry and ice plus strong longevity, but is consistently weak in wet grip and aquaplaning. Across four winter-focused tests it averages mid-to-lower midfield overall, lifted by excellent wear and purchase-value metrics and respectable snow traction/braking, yet held back by below-average wet braking/handling and aquaplaning that repeatedly land it in the bottom third. Rolling resistance/fuel efficiency is middling to weak depending on test.
Overall, it suits cost-conscious drivers prioritizing durability and solid snow safety, but those needing top-tier wet security should look elsewhere.

Performance Strengths

Value & Wear Strong Details
• 1st place Value in 2025 Autobild full test (7.32 price/1000)
• Wear: 3rd/20 (+2% from best) in 2025 Autobild; 6th/31 (+20.2% from best) in 2025 ADAC
Dry/Ice Braking Strong Details
• Dry Braking: 2nd/31 (+1.4% from best) in 2025 ADAC
• Ice Braking: 2nd/31 (+2% from best) in 2025 ADAC
Snow Performance Moderate Details
• Snow Traction: 3rd/31 (+3.5% from best) in 2025 ADAC; 6th/22 (+2.7% from best) in 2025 Autobild
• Snow Braking: 8th/31 (+5.4% from best) in 2025 ADAC; 9th/22 (+4.1% from best) in 2025 Autobild
Noise/Comfort Moderate Details
• Noise: 7th/31 (+1.8% from best) in 2025 ADAC
• Subjective Comfort: 6th/20 (+8.8% from best) in 2025 Autobild

Performance Weaknesses

Wet Grip (Braking/Handling/Circle) Strong Details
• Wet Braking: 20th/22 (+20.7% from best) in 2025 Autobild; 23rd/52 (+20.6% from best) in 2025 Autobild braking; 14th/31 (+8.8% from best) in 2025 ADAC
• Wet Handling/Circle: 21st/22 (+5.5%) handling and 20th/22 (+5.4%) circle in 2025 Autobild; Circle 12th/30 (+19.4%) in 2025 ADAC
Aquaplaning Resistance Strong Details
• Straight Aquaplaning: 17th/22 (+7%) in 2025 Autobild; 21st/31 (+9.4%) in 2025 ADAC
• Curved Aquaplaning: 19th/22 (+29.7% from best) in 2025 Autobild
Efficiency / Rolling Resistance Moderate Details
• Rolling Resistance: 18th/22 (+16.7% from best) in 2025 Autobild
• Fuel Consumption: 16th/31 (+3.6% from best) in 2025 ADAC

Performance Over Time

Test History

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2025 Autobild Winter Tire Test

2025
Winner: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

The Ceat WinterDrive from this Indian manufacturer manages to deliver the absolute best cost-per-kilometer ratio in the test while maintaining respectable snow and dry road performance. This achiev...

Strong:
Value

Weak:
Wet Handling

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2025 Winter Tire Braking Test - 52 Sets!

2025
Winner: Dunlop Winter Response 2

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2025 ADAC Winter Tire Test

2025
Winner: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

The Ceat WinterDrive fails to achieve good ratings on dry and wet roads and therefore misses a good driving safety score, and despite achieving a good environmental rating, only manages a satisfact...

Strong:
Dry Braking, Ice Braking

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