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Kormoran Snow

Touring Winter Winter rated

The Kormoran Snow is an economy winter touring tire with a below-midfield wet-braking result in its single test. Its snow performance and wider touring qualities remain unconfirmed.

The quick answer

Owners say 84% from 1 owner reviews Read the reviews
Tests say 39th average finish across 1 independent tests Latest: P39 of 55 · 2024 See every test

Built from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold for this tire - the evidence is all further down the page. Data updated July 2025.

  • 1owner reviews
  • 5,000miles driven
  • 1professional tests
  • 63sizes available

Tire Reviews Score

Kormoran Snow

7.2/10

Better than 49% of winter tires

  • Limited Confidence
  • 1 test
  • 1 owner review
Scores of the 278 winter tires we have tested

How this score is built

Source Better than Weight
Independent tests1 test · 1 publication · 2024 49% 100%
Owner reviewsFewer than 5 reviews, so they do not count yet – 0%
Combined 49% 7.2

A fixed curve turns the combined figure into the 0 to 10 score, so roughly the top 10% of a group score 9 or more.

Category by category

How it compares with other winter tires in each area, and how much each area counts. 50 is the middle of the group.

Category Better than Weight Tests
WetBraking, handling and aquaplaning in the wet 37% 33% 1
SnowBraking, traction and handling on snow Not tested, counted as average 26% –
IceBraking, traction and handling on ice Not tested, counted as average 21% –
DryBraking and handling on dry roads Not tested, counted as average 20% –

Faded bars rest on one or two tests.

By discipline

The same results grouped by what the tire was doing. They are not counted a second time.

BrakingEvery braking test, on any surface 29% 1

Confidence

  1. Limited
  2. Medium
  3. High

Its own test results decide 60% of the test figure. The other 40% is the average for its group, and it shrinks as more tests arrive.

High needs at least 3 tests, with its own results deciding 90% or more. Medium needs 2 tests and 70%. Anything less is Limited: expect the number to move as tests arrive.

The tests behind it

  1. 2024 2024 Winter 55 Tire Braking Test Auto Bild · 205/55 R16 P39 / 55
1 Tests
0 Test Wins
39th Average
39th Best
39th Worst
Every independent test of the Kormoran Kormoran Snow, newest first
YearTestResultAward
20242024 Winter 55 Tire Braking TestAuto Bild · 205/55 R16P39 / 55
Dimensions & Label Scores
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Size Range41 sizes available

165-245Width40-65Profile15-18Rim77-103 T-VLoad/Speed Index2016First On Market

EU Label

Noise

70-72dB B

3PMSF on every size

Popular sizes185/65 R15
Frequently Asked Questions
How good is the Kormoran Snow in the wet?
Across the 1 wet-braking test it has featured in, the Kormoran Snow stops 13.7% longer than premium rivals, 10% longer than mid-range rivals and 1% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews wet score of 37/100, and owners rate it 8/10 in the wet from 1 review.
What is the Kormoran Snow's EU tire label rating?
Across its range, the Kormoran Snow most commonly carries EU label ratings of D for fuel efficiency, C for wet grip and 72 dB for noise.
What sizes does the Kormoran Snow come in?
The Kormoran Snow is available in 63 sizes, ranging from 165-245/40-65 R15-18.
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Kormoran Snow Owner Reviews

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Owner ratings averaged from 1 ratings

  • Owner score 84%
  • Snow Grip 100%
  • Comfort 90%
  • Dry Grip 80%
  • Wet Grip 80%
  • Road Feedback 80%
  • Handling 80%
  • Wear 60%

All 1 Kormoran Snow reviews

Score spread across 1 written reviews
84%
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bKstHzwEK84

Here is where you can see the tires being used in snow conditions.

All I have to say is that I never felt I was driving on snow, but rather on wet surface. That's how reassuring and grippy they were.

In wet conditions, it's better than I expected. They grip on the road and give you traction for all normal and adjusted to the circumstances driving needs.

In dry conditions, they tend to be a bit sloppy, especially at higher speeds, but if you keep it down to a normal driving mode there shouldn't be any problem.

Just remember, winter tires are for WINTER conditions! Please, replace them with summer tires especially if the temperature rises above 18-20 degrees Celcius. I am saying this because unfortunately in my mediterranean country there are a lot of people going through summer (!) on winter tires!

All in all, I am more than satisfied with the tire, as you can plainly see in the video, and I would definitely buy them again
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 6
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 10
  • Snow Grip 10
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