Ovation W 586 - Test Results

Test Statistics

4

Tests Completed

29^th

Average Position

27^th

Best Result

34^th

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

Across four Auto Bild-style winter comparison overviews, the Ovation W 586 consistently finishes in the lower third of the field. Average overall position of 29th indicates below-par performance relative to the broader market, with no top-20 appearances and repeated early elimination in multi-stage formats focused on braking. Results are broadly consistent over 2014-2017, suggesting a persistent performance deficit rather than test-to-test volatility.
Key weaknesses are concentrated in safety-critical braking disciplines (especially wet, and likely snow given the elimination stages), while no clear strengths emerge. The tire may offer budget positioning but lacks competitiveness against mainstream winter options.

Performance Strengths

Consistency of Results Minor Details
• 27/48 in 2014 braking overview
• 27/51 in 2015 market overview
• 28/43 in 2016 market overview
• 34/45 in 2017 braking shootout

Performance Weaknesses

Wet Braking Performance Strong Details
• 2017 50 Winter Tire Shoot Out: 34/45 with initial stage focused on wet braking
• 2014 50 Winter Tire Braking Overview: 27/48 (braking-focused)
Overall Winter Safety (Braking/Elimination Stages) Strong Details
• No progression to top-20 full test in 2017 shootout
• Average overall position 29 across four winter tests; no top-20 finishes
Snow Braking/Traction Competitiveness Moderate Details
• 2017 format: only top 30 proceed to snow braking; finished 34/45 (did not qualify)
• 2016 and 2015 market overviews: 28/43 and 27/51 indicate lower-tier winter grip