Debica Frigo HP2 - Test Results

Test Statistics

9

Tests Completed

17^th

Average Position

4^th

Best Result

27^th

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

Across nine winter tests, the Debica Frigo HP2 shows a clear snow-first bias with multiple top-tier snow results, occasionally translating into solid overall placings when snow weighting is high. However, persistent deficits in wet and dry braking/handling, aquaplaning, and noise keep it in the lower half overall on average. Value and rolling resistance are intermittently positive, but not enough to offset braking compromises on wet and dry surfaces.
Overall, it's a budget-friendly option suited to snow-dominant climates where its strong snow braking and handling can shine, but it underperforms in wet safety metrics and dry braking, limiting its suitability for mixed or mild winter conditions.

Performance Strengths

Snow Performance Strong Details
• 2nd place snow braking 2019 Auto Bild 225/45 R17 (24.1 m, +0.4% from best)
• 4th place snow braking and 4/21 snow handling 2023 Auto Bild 225/45 R18 (30.1 m +3.1%; handling +1.3%)
• 5th place snow braking 2023 54-set braking test (30.1 m, +3.8%)
• 3rd place snow braking and 3rd ice braking 2019 Auto Center 205/55 R16 (15.19 m +0.9%; 11.88 m +3.8%)
Value/Cost Efficiency Moderate Details
• 2nd place value and price 2019 Auto Bild 225/45 R17 (Value 7.67 Price/1000, Price 305)
• 5th place value 2023 Auto Bild 225/45 R18 (11.88 Price/1000, +13.1% from best)
Rolling Resistance/Efficiency Moderate Details
• 6/21 rolling resistance 2019 Auto Bild 225/45 R17 (7.85 kg/t, +5.7%)
• 4/10 rolling resistance 2019 Auto Center 205/55 R16 (+6%)
Comfort/Noise (select tests) Minor Details
• 2/10 subjective comfort 2019 Auto Center (+10%)
• 7/22 noise 2018 Auto Bild (66 dB, +1.9%)

Performance Weaknesses

Wet Weather Performance Strong Details
• 21/22 wet braking and 21/22 wet handling 2023 Auto Bild (+17.5% braking; +5.4% handling; wet circle 19/22 +10.7%)
• 30/52 wet braking 2025 Autobild braking test (+24.5%)
• 21/21 wet braking and handling 2019 Auto Bild 225/45 R17 (+17.1% braking; +8.2% handling)
• Aquaplaning: 19/22 straight (+6.2%) and 19/22 curved (+29.5%) in 2023
Dry Braking and Handling Strong Details
• 21/22 dry braking and 20/22 dry handling 2023 Auto Bild (+23.8% braking; +5.5% handling)
• 19/21 dry braking and handling 2019 Auto Bild (+21.6% braking; +4.6% handling)
• 9/10 dry braking and 7/10 subjective dry 2019 Auto Center (+13.8% braking; +40% subj.)
Noise/Refinement (some tests) Moderate Details
• 22/22 noise 2023 Auto Bild (75.3 dB, +6.7%)
• 20/21 noise 2019 Auto Bild (74.5 dB, +8.4%)
Overall Competitiveness vs. Field Moderate Details
• Average overall position 16.6 across 9 tests
• Bottom-tier overall: 18/22 (2023 Auto Bild) and 19/21 (2019 Auto Bild)