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Momo North Pole W2

High Performance Winter Winter rated Discontinued

The Momo North Pole W2 is an economy performance winter tire with some owner praise for snow traction and dry grip. Wet stopping distances were more than 36% longer than the best in both independent tests, and short tread life is a recurring owner complaint.

The quick answer

Owners say 81% from 8 owner reviews 83% would buy again Read the reviews
Tests say 51st average finish across 2 independent tests Latest: P53 of 54 · 2023 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 January 2025.

  • 8owner reviews
  • 47,520miles driven
  • 2professional tests
  • 37sizes available

Tire Reviews Score

Momo North Pole W2

5.3/10

Better than 23% of winter tires

  • Limited Confidence
  • 2 tests
  • 8 owner reviews
Scores of the 278 winter tires we have tested

How this score is built

Source Better than Weight
Independent tests2 tests · 1 publication · 2020-2023 25% 89%
Owner reviews8 owner reviews · rated 81% 8% 11%
Combined 23% 5.3

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 14% 33% 2
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% –

Weights are shares of the test result. Owner reviews are blended in afterwards. 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 4% 2

Confidence

  1. Limited
  2. Medium
  3. High

Its own test results decide 61% of the test figure. The other 39% 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. 2023 2023 Winter Tire Test 54 Set Braking Test Auto Bild · 225/45 R18 P53 / 54
  2. 2020 2020 Winter Tire Market Overview - 52 Tire Braking Test Auto Bild · 245/45 R18 P49 / 51

Tested 2 times by independent publications, the Momo North Pole W2 averages a finish of 51st.

2 Tests
0 Test Wins
51st Average
49th Best
53rd Worst
The latest test

2023 Winter Tire Test 54 Set Braking Test P53 of 54

Weak: Wet Braking Winner: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005

Every independent test of the Momo North Pole W2, newest first
YearTestResultAward
20232023 Winter Tire Test 54 Set Braking TestAuto Bild · 225/45 R18P53 / 54
20202020 Winter Tire Market Overview - 52 Tire Braking TestAuto Bild · 245/45 R18P49 / 51
Dimensions & Label Scores
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Size Range36 sizes available

185-255Width35-65Profile15-19Rim82-101 H-VLoad/Speed Index2018First On Market

EU LabelAcross 36 sizes - the grade depends on the size you buy.

Noise

71-73dB B

3PMSF on every size

Frequently Asked Questions
How good is the Momo North Pole W2 in the wet?
Across the 2 wet-braking tests it has featured in, the Momo North Pole W2 stops 25.4% longer than premium rivals, 17.4% longer than mid-range rivals and 9.1% longer than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews wet score of 14/100, and owners rate it 8/10 in the wet from 8 reviews.
What do owners say about the Momo North Pole W2?
Across 8 owner ratings the Momo North Pole W2 averages 81%. Owners rate Ice Grip highest at 10 out of 10 and Wear lowest at 6.7. 2 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 83% of owners score it 70% or better.
What is the Momo North Pole W2's EU tire label rating?
Across its range, the Momo North Pole W2 most commonly carries EU label ratings of D for fuel efficiency, C for wet grip and 72 dB for noise.
How comfortable and quiet are the Momo North Pole W2?
Owners rate the Momo North Pole W2 7 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 7 reviews.
How well do the Momo North Pole W2 wear, according to owners?
Owners rate the Momo North Pole W2 6.7 out of 10 for wear across 7 reviews. 2 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles, and the typical review covers 1,500 miles.
More questions about the Momo North Pole W2 (2)
Would owners buy the Momo North Pole W2 again?
83% of owners say they would buy the Momo North Pole W2 again, based on the 6 owner reviews that answered the question. 33% of them gave it the highest possible answer.
What sizes does the Momo North Pole W2 come in?
The Momo North Pole W2 is available in 37 sizes, ranging from 185-255/35-65 R15-19.
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Momo North Pole W2 Owner Reviews

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What owners say summarised from 7 reviews

Snow traction is the clearest positive for the Momo North Pole W2, praised by three of seven owners, while two also favor dry grip. Tread life is the main concern, with three complaints, including a mid-life account of fast wear outside snowy conditions. Noise is more often acceptable than criticised, at two favorable comments against one negative. The 65.7% average combines five positive reviews with one neutral and one below 40%, so the overall score masks varied experiences. There are no end-of-life reviews or follow-up posts from the same owners to establish a shared ageing pattern, and isolated wet, ice and comfort comments offer limited agreement.

What owners mention most counted across 7 reviews

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Owner ratings averaged from 8 ratings

  • Owner score 81%
  • Ice Grip 100%
  • Snow Grip 95%
  • Dry Grip 82%
  • Handling 82%
  • Wet Grip 80%
  • Road Feedback 75%
  • Comfort 70%
  • Wear 67%

Featured reviews

Most helpful 74%

“live in northeast Canada. Extremely hilly and our winters are about 5 months long. Snowfall is quite heavy here (probably worse than any state in the US) I have these on the front axle of my rwd car. they have good...”

  • Hyundai Genesis Coupe V6
  • 1,500 miles
Read full review → 1,180 found this helpful
Most critical 50%

“I had bought my MOMO northpoles brand new this year. I drive a standard pontiac g5. The front tires are completly worn out to the point where there is no tread left. Ive had different winter tires that have lasted me at...”

  • Pontiac g5
  • 10,000 miles
Read full review → 848 found this helpful
Longest term 89%

“I'm using these tires for the second season now, I've used them in Austria in heavy snow and the grip was perfect. Fuel economy is great with these tires. (Summer tires: 6.5 liter / 100km, Momo 7 liter / 100km). I'd buy...”

  • Volkswagen Passat
  • 10,000 miles
Read full review → 849 found this helpful

All 7 Momo North Pole W2 reviews

Score spread across 6 written reviews
74%
Member
live in northeast Canada. Extremely hilly and our winters are about 5 months long. Snowfall is quite heavy here (probably worse than any state in the US)
I have these on the front axle of my rwd car. they have good lateral grip, can't say about grip underload since I use different tires in the rear.

Wear is pretty bad outside of snowy conditions, much worse than the Starfire winters I had on my older car.
Comfort ok. Noise ok. Performance pretty decent, to be honest I have more fun driving my car in the winter than i do in the summer, partly because i have much better winters than i do summers
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 6
  • Handling 7
  • Wear 6
  • Comfort 7
  • Buy again 7
  • Snow Grip 9
Helpful 1,180
89%
Member
I'm using these tires for the second season now, I've used them in Austria in heavy snow and the grip was perfect. Fuel economy is great with these tires. (Summer tires: 6.5 liter / 100km, Momo 7 liter / 100km). I'd buy again.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 10
  • Wear 10
  • Comfort 6
  • Buy again 10
  • Snow Grip 10
  • Ice Grip 10
Helpful 849
Member
  • BMW
  • 225/55 R16
  • 1,000 miles
  • Mostly Town
  • Average
I was a little confused about the production in China. On the tire itself, there was a notation that the compound was soft, but indeed, when braking, etc., you can feel it with the feeling of the braking distance and braking. We purchased, but "road noise" which we saw in opinion of other people was level that we did not mind at all. The wet performance & fuel economy in the notation of the tire is not praised, but ・ ・ ・ conversely it ’s just that grip. However, since it is just recently installed, we can not approve the overall evaluation It will be helpful if you can acknowledge it 住 I live in a heavy snow area This year is unusual for this year There is little temperature / snowfall It is not possible to complete evaluation Please note.

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73%
Member
I was a bit afraid of this budget tire but having used it for one winter season I don't regret it at all. Driven about 15.000kms mostly on European highways and country roads, sometimes in deep snow, I had no issues. At the limits it makes a smooth transition into a slide. The only negative thing is that they are a bit noisier than I was hoping for, but hey, this is a winter tread after all. After this season, the driven front tires had lost 0.5mm of tread.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 7
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 9
  • Wear 7
  • Comfort 4
  • Buy again 8
Helpful 685
80%
Member
I wasn t sure about these tires before i bought them so i worried a little they wouldn t do a good job. I was mistaken. They are great on wet, snow, and on dry roards. Have them for 3 months already and i don`t regret it. Great performance/price ratio. I definitely recommand!
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 7
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 7
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 9
Helpful 624
94%
Member
  • Nissan Juke
  • 215/55 R17 V
  • 20 miles
  • A Combination of Roads
  • Spirited
Hello from Canada! I've used these tires in our frigid white north for 3 years and just replaced them, if you're driving in -10c or below these are for you! They grip like velcro and they wear great running in snow and ice, on dry roads and warmer temperatures they wear fast...because it's a super soft compound. I've launched these 3 times in the summer at the drag strip and they grip better then nittos but wear like snot, probably could have gotten another winter from them!.

Have a great day and enjoy winter! Go play some hockey!
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 9
  • Wear 9
  • Comfort 10
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 709
50%
Member
  • Pontiac g5
  • 225/45 R17
  • 10,000 miles
  • A Combination of Roads
  • Average
I had bought my MOMO northpoles brand new this year. I drive a standard pontiac g5. The front tires are completly worn out to the point where there is no tread left. Ive had different winter tires that have lasted me at least three seasons. To find that my tires are completly worn out after one season is completly disappointing.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 7
  • Wet Grip 6
  • Road Feedback 7
  • Handling 6
  • Wear 1
  • Comfort 7
  • Buy again 1
Helpful 848
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