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Optimo Winter Touring

Touring Winter Winter rated

The Optimo Winter Touring is a Touring Winter tire designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars.

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Tests say 5th average finish across 1 independent tests Latest: P5 of 16 · 2026 See every test
Strengths & weaknesses Dry, Wet Comfort, Ice Relative to its rivals across every test we hold

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 September 2026.

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Tire Reviews Score

Optimo Winter Touring

8.5/10

Better than 82% of winter tires

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

How this score is built

Better than Weight
Independent tests1 test · 1 publication · 2026 82% 100%
Owner reviewsNo owner reviews yet – 0%
Combined 82% 8.5

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.

Held at 8.5: a tire needs 3 independent tests to score higher.

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 79% 30% 1
SnowBraking, traction and handling on snow 59% 23% 1
IceBraking, traction and handling on ice 35% 18% 1
DryBraking and handling on dry roads 81% 17% 1
ValueWear, efficiency and cost 42% 6% 1
ComfortNoise and ride comfort 41% 5% 1

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.

TractionEvery traction test, on any surface 79% 1
BrakingEvery braking test, on any surface 61% 1

Confidence

  1. Limited
  2. Medium
  3. High

Its own test results decide 85% of the test figure. The other 15% 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. 2026 2026 ADAC Winter Tire Test - 185/65 R15 ADAC · 185/65 R15 P5 / 16
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The latest test

2026 ADAC Winter Tire Test - 185/65 R15 P5 of 16

The Optimo Winter Touring OW41 finishes fifth as a budget tire that is solid in the wet and on snow, held back by its dry handling and its environmental results.

Winner: Continental WinterContact TS 870

YearTestResultAward
20262026 ADAC Winter Tire Test - 185/65 R15ADAC · 185/65 R15P5 / 16
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Dimensions & Label Scores
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Size Range10 sizes available

165-195Width55-70Profile14-15Rim81-91 TLoad/Speed Index

EU LabelAcross 10 sizes - the grade depends on the size you buy.

Noise

71-72dB

3PMSF on every size

Popular sizes165/70 R14175/70 R14175/65 R14185/60 R14175/65 R15185/65 R15
Frequently Asked Questions
How good is the Optimo Winter Touring in the wet?
Across the 1 wet-braking test it has featured in, the Optimo Winter Touring stops 7.9% longer than premium rivals, 2.3% longer than mid-range rivals and 12.3% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews wet score of 79/100.
How good is the Optimo Winter Touring in the dry?
Across the 1 dry-braking test it has featured in, the Optimo Winter Touring stops 0.2% shorter than premium rivals, 0.8% shorter than mid-range rivals and 3.2% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews dry score of 81/100.
How good is the Optimo Winter Touring in the snow?
Across the 1 snow-braking test it has featured in, the Optimo Winter Touring stops 2.1% longer than premium rivals, 3.9% longer than mid-range rivals and 1.9% longer than budget rivals. Across the 1 snow-traction test, it is 1.1% better than premium rivals, 0.2% worse than mid-range rivals and 1.2% better than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews snow score of 59/100.
How good is the Optimo Winter Touring on ice?
Across the 1 ice-braking test it has featured in, the Optimo Winter Touring stops 0.6% shorter than premium rivals, 2.5% longer than mid-range rivals and 3.2% longer than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews ice score of 35/100.
How many miles does the Optimo Winter Touring last?
Based on test and owner data, the Optimo Winter Touring is expected to last around 17,523 miles (28,200 km).
More questions about the Optimo Winter Touring (2)
What is the Optimo Winter Touring's EU tire label rating?
Across its range, the Optimo Winter Touring most commonly carries EU label ratings of D for fuel efficiency, C for wet grip and 71 dB for noise.
What sizes does the Optimo Winter Touring come in?
The Optimo Winter Touring is available in 10 sizes, ranging from 165-195/55-70 R14-15.
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