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Petlas Snow Master W651 Test Results

Tire Reviews tests: 1 Tested 2016 to 2023 2 publications

Tested 6 times by independent publications, the Petlas Snow Master W651 averages a finish of 38th.

  • 6Independent tests
  • 0Test wins
  • 0Podium finishes
  • 38thAverage finish
  • 12%Field beaten on average
  • 2Publications
Petlas Snow Master W651

6 tests, 2016 to 2023

0%50%100%20162020202120222023Average 12%2016 Winter Tire Market Overview (2016): P39 of 49, Beat 14% of the field2020 Winter Tire Market Overview - 52 Tire Braking Test (2020): P51 of 51, Beat 0% of the field2021 Winter Tire Market Overview (2021): P50 of 50, Beat 0% of the field2022/23 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test (2022): P9 of 9, Beat 0% of the field2022 Winter Tire Market Overview (2022): P47 of 56, Beat 16% of the field2023 Winter Tire Test 54 Set Braking Test (2023): P33 of 54, Beat 40% of the field
Share of the field beaten in each test, oldest to newest. Hover or tap a point for the test.
  • Test win
  • Second
  • Third
  • Average 12%

Record by discipline

Where the Petlas Snow Master W651 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 1 P8 of 9 13% -
Dry Handling 1 P9 of 9 0% -
Subj. Dry Handling 1 P9 of 9 0% -
Wet
Wet Braking 5 P37.4 of 43.6 12% -
Wet Handling 1 P9 of 9 0% -
Subj. Wet Handling 1 P9 of 9 0% -
Straight Aqua 1 P9 of 9 0% -
Curved Aquaplaning 1 P9 of 9 0% -
Snow
Snow Braking 1 P3 of 9 75% -
Snow Traction 1 P1 of 9 100% 1
Snow Handling 1 P1 of 9 100% 1
Subj. Snow Handling 1 P1 of 9 100% 1
Comfort
Subj. Comfort 1 P9 of 9 0% -
Noise 1 P8 of 9 13% -
Value
Rolling Resistance 1 P1 of 9 100% 1

Head-to-head record

Overall finishing position against the tires that have most often shared a test with the Petlas Snow Master W651. Only tires tested alongside it at least three times are listed.

Rival Shared tests Ahead Behind Level Finished ahead
Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 5 shared: 0 ahead, 5 behind 5 0 5 - 0%
Kleber Krisalp HP3 5 shared: 0 ahead, 5 behind 5 0 5 - 0%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5 5 shared: 0 ahead, 5 behind 5 0 5 - 0%
Radar Dimax Alpine 4 shared: 0 ahead, 4 behind 4 0 4 - 0%
BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 4 shared: 0 ahead, 4 behind 4 0 4 - 0%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2 4 shared: 0 ahead, 4 behind 4 0 4 - 0%
Barum Polaris 5 4 shared: 0 ahead, 4 behind 4 0 4 - 0%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro 4 shared: 0 ahead, 4 behind 4 0 4 - 0%
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 3 shared: 1 ahead, 2 behind 3 1 2 - 33%
Riken Snow 3 shared: 1 ahead, 2 behind 3 1 2 - 33%
Michelin Alpin 6 3 shared: 0 ahead, 3 behind 3 0 3 - 0%
General Altimax Winter 3 3 shared: 0 ahead, 3 behind 3 0 3 - 0%
Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906 3 shared: 0 ahead, 3 behind 3 0 3 - 0%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 3 shared: 0 ahead, 3 behind 3 0 3 - 0%
Sava Eskimo HP2 3 shared: 0 ahead, 3 behind 3 0 3 - 0%
Falken Eurowinter HS01 3 shared: 0 ahead, 3 behind 3 0 3 - 0%
Laufenn I Fit+ 3 shared: 0 ahead, 3 behind 3 0 3 - 0%
Uniroyal MS+ 77 3 shared: 0 ahead, 3 behind 3 0 3 - 0%
Toyo Observe S 944 3 shared: 0 ahead, 3 behind 3 0 3 - 0%
Semperit Speed Grip 5 3 shared: 0 ahead, 3 behind 3 0 3 - 0%

Performance Analysis

Drawn from 6 tests. Updated October 15, 2025.

The Petlas Snow Master W651 shows a starkly polarized profile: outstanding snow capability and efficiency contrasted by chronically weak wet performance and below-average dry dynamics. Across six winter-focused tests, it repeatedly finished near the back overall, driven primarily by very poor wet braking and handling, while excelling in snow traction/handling and rolling resistance/value in the Tire Reviews 2022/23 test. This specialization suggests suitability for regions with frequent snow where wet-road safety demands are lower.

However, consistent bottom-tier wet results across multiple large Auto Bild screenings (and last place across most wet metrics in the Tire Reviews test) severely limit its all-round winter safety. Dry performance is also weak to middling. The tire earns credit for being the best or among the best in snow disciplines and efficiency, but its persistent wet shortcomings dominate its overall score.

Performance Strengths

  • Snow Performance Strong
    Details
    • 1st place Snow Traction in 2022/23 test (4.7 s)
    • 1st place Snow Handling in 2022/23 test (112.2 s)
    • 3rd place Snow Braking in 2022/23 test (27.8 m, +2.2% from best)
  • Efficiency and Value Moderate
    Details
    • 1st place Rolling Resistance in 2022/23 test (6.7 kg/t)
    • 1st place Price/value in 2022/23 test
  • Rolling resistance Strong in 1 of 1 tests
    Details
  • Snow braking Strong in 1 of 1 tests
    Details
  • Snow handling Strong in 1 of 1 tests
    Details
  • Snow traction Strong in 1 of 1 tests
    Details

Performance Weaknesses

  • Wet Weather Performance Strong
    Details
    • 48/57 wet braking in 2022 (+28.9% from best)
    • 32/54 wet braking in 2023 (+21% from best)
    • 49/49 wet braking in 2021 (+41.4% from best)
    • 49/49 wet braking in 2020 (+42.2% from best)
    • Last place across wet metrics in 2022/23 test: Wet Braking 9/9 (+44.7%), Wet Handling 9/9 (+15.3%), Straight Aqua 9/9 (+14.7%), Curved Aqua 9/9 (+40.7%), Subj. Wet Handling 9/9 (+90%)
  • Dry Performance and Comfort Moderate
    Details
    • Dry Braking 8/9 (+7.7%) in 2022/23 test
    • Dry Handling 9/9 (+2.6%) and Subj. Dry Handling 9/9 (+30%) in 2022/23 test
    • Noise 8/9 (+1.9%) and Subj. Comfort 9/9 (+15%) in 2022/23 test
  • Overall Competitiveness Strong
    Details
    • Average overall position 38.2 across 6 tests
    • Overall 9/9 in 2022/23 test despite snow strengths
    • Auto Bild screenings: 33/54 (2023), 47/57 (2022), 39/43 (2016)
  • Aquaplaning resistance Strong in 1 of 1 tests
    Details
  • Dry braking Strong in 1 of 1 tests
    Details
  • Wet braking Strong in 1 of 1 tests
    Details
  • Wet handling Strong in 1 of 1 tests
    Details

Every test, newest first 6

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

2023 1 test
2022 2 tests
P9 of 9 Beat 0% of the field

2022/23 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test

Tire Reviews 225/45 R17 Tested by Tire Reviews

The Petlas Snowmaster W651 really is the snow master of this group, finishing as one of best in the three snow tests. However like other budget tires it can't continue that performance onto other surfaces and is particularly bad in wet handling, with low grip and a very difficult balance.

StrongSnow TractionSnow HandlingSubj. Snow HandlingRolling Resistance WeakDry BrakingDry HandlingSubj. Dry HandlingWet BrakingWet HandlingSubj. Wet HandlingStraight AquaCurved AquaplaningSubj. ComfortNoise WinnerBridgestone Blizzak LM005

2021 1 test
2020 1 test
2016 1 test

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