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Debica Frigo HP2 Test Results

Tested 2018 to 2025 2 publications

Tested 9 times by independent publications, the Debica Frigo HP2 averages a finish of 17th. Its strongest discipline is Snow Braking, beating 69% of the field across 8 tests; its weakest is Wet Braking, at 32% across 8 tests.

  • 9Independent tests
  • 0Test wins
  • 0Podium finishes
  • 17thAverage finish
  • 48%Field beaten on average
  • 2Publications
Debica Frigo HP2

9 tests, 2018 to 2025

0%50%100%20182019202220232025Average 48%2018 51 Winter Tire Shootout (2018): P13 of 52, Beat 76% of the field2018 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test (2018): P7 of 20, Beat 68% of the field2019 Winter Tire Test Market Overview (2019): P19 of 53, Beat 61% of the field2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tire Test (2019): P19 of 20, Beat 5% of the field2019 Auto Center Winter Tire Test (2019): P4 of 10, Beat 33% of the field2022 Winter Tire Market Overview (2022): P24 of 56, Beat 58% of the field2023 Winter Tire Test 54 Set Braking Test (2023): P18 of 54, Beat 68% of the field2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test (2023): P18 of 20, Beat 11% of the field2025 Winter Tire Braking Test - 52 Sets! (2025): P27 of 51, Beat 48% of the field
Share of the field beaten in each test, oldest to newest. Hover or tap a point for the test.
  • Test win
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  • Average 48%

Record by discipline

Where the Debica Frigo HP2 finished in each measured discipline, across every test that measured it against at least two other tires. Field beaten is the share of the other tires it outranked in that measurement.

Discipline Tests Avg finish Field beaten Firsts
Dry
Dry Braking 4 P13.8 of 18.8 26% -
Dry Handling 3 P17.7 of 21.7 19% -
Subj. Dry Handling 1 P7 of 10 33% -
Wet
Wet Braking Weak 8 P21.1 of 35.3 32% -
Wet Handling 3 P17.3 of 21.7 21% -
Subj. Wet Handling 1 P10 of 10 0% -
Wet Circle 1 P19 of 22 14% -
Straight Aqua 4 P14.5 of 18.5 26% -
Curved Aquaplaning 1 P19 of 22 14% -
Snow
Snow Braking Strong 8 P8.8 of 24.9 69% -
Snow Traction 2 P6.5 of 16 64% -
Snow Handling 3 P8.3 of 21 64% -
Subj. Snow Handling 1 P5 of 10 56% -
Snow Slalom 1 P11 of 23 55% -
Ice
Ice Braking 1 P3 of 10 78% -
Ice Traction 1 P4 of 10 67% -
Comfort
Subj. Comfort 1 P2 of 10 89% -
Noise 3 P16.3 of 21.7 25% -
Value
Wear 3 P13 of 20.3 38% -
Value 3 P6 of 20.3 75% -
Rolling Resistance 4 P11.3 of 18.8 46% -

Head-to-head record

Overall finishing position against the tires that have most often shared a test with the Debica Frigo HP2. Only tires tested alongside it at least three times are listed.

Rival Shared tests Ahead Behind Level Finished ahead
Fulda Kristall Control HP2 8 shared: 1 ahead, 6 behind 8 1 6 1 14%
Kleber Krisalp HP3 8 shared: 0 ahead, 8 behind 8 0 8 - 0%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5 7 shared: 0 ahead, 7 behind 7 0 7 - 0%
BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 6 shared: 0 ahead, 6 behind 6 0 6 - 0%
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501 5 shared: 5 ahead, 0 behind 5 5 0 - 100%
Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 5 shared: 4 ahead, 1 behind 5 4 1 - 80%
Gislaved Euro Frost 6 5 shared: 4 ahead, 0 behind 5 4 0 1 100%
Uniroyal MS+ 77 5 shared: 2 ahead, 3 behind 5 2 3 - 40%
Barum Polaris 5 5 shared: 2 ahead, 2 behind 5 2 2 1 50%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 5 shared: 0 ahead, 5 behind 5 0 5 - 0%
Continental WinterContact TS 860 5 shared: 0 ahead, 5 behind 5 0 5 - 0%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro 5 shared: 0 ahead, 5 behind 5 0 5 - 0%
Viking Wintech 4 shared: 3 ahead, 1 behind 4 3 1 - 75%
Falken Eurowinter HS01 4 shared: 2 ahead, 2 behind 4 2 2 - 50%
Apollo Aspire XP Winter 4 shared: 1 ahead, 3 behind 4 1 3 - 25%
Semperit Speed Grip 5 4 shared: 1 ahead, 3 behind 4 1 3 - 25%
Firestone Winterhawk 4 4 shared: 1 ahead, 3 behind 4 1 3 - 25%
Michelin Alpin 6 4 shared: 0 ahead, 4 behind 4 0 4 - 0%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 4 shared: 0 ahead, 4 behind 4 0 4 - 0%
Sava Eskimo HP2 4 shared: 0 ahead, 4 behind 4 0 4 - 0%

Against its own line

The same record for the tire it replaced and the tire that replaced it.

Tire Tests Wins Avg finish Field beaten
Debica Frigo HP Predecessor 1 0 31st 29%
Debica Frigo HP2 This tire 9 0 17th 48%

Performance Analysis

Drawn from 9 tests. Updated October 13, 2025.

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%)
  • Snow traction Strong in 2 of 4 tests
    Details
  • Wet braking Minor in 1 of 4 tests
    Details
  • Dry braking Minor in 1 of 4 tests
    Details

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)
  • Wet grip Minor in 1 of 4 tests
    Details
  • Road noise Minor in 1 of 4 tests
    Details
  • Dry grip Minor in 1 of 4 tests
    Details

Do owners agree with the tests?

Every tester write-up on the Debica Frigo HP2 (4 tests) and 11 owner reviews were tagged for the aspects they judge. Where both have spoken, this is how they line up.

Where owners and testers agree

  • Snow traction strength in 2 of 4 tests 8 praise, 0 criticise of 11 reviews · Read those reviews
  • Value for money strength in 1 of 4 tests 3 praise, 0 criticise of 11 reviews · Read those reviews

Where they disagree

  • Wet grip weakness in 1 of 4 tests 3 praise, 0 criticise of 11 reviews · Read those reviews

Raised by owners, not by any test of this tire

  • Snow braking no test mentions it 3 praise, 0 criticise of 11 reviews · Read those reviews
  • Tread life no test mentions it 3 praise, 0 criticise of 11 reviews · Read those reviews

Every test, newest first 9

Strong = top two of the field in that measurement. Weak = bottom two.

2025 1 test
2023 2 tests
2022 1 test
2019 3 tests
P4 of 10 Beat 33% of the field

2019 Auto Center Winter Tire Test

AutoCentrum 205/55 R16

StrongSubj. Comfort WeakDry BrakingWet BrakingSubj. Wet Handling WinnerNokian WR Snowproof

P19 of 20 Beat 5% of the field

2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tire Test

Auto Bild 225/45 R17

Conditionally recommended

StrongSnow BrakingValue WeakWet BrakingWet HandlingNoise WinnerContinental WinterContact TS 860

2018 2 tests

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