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Platin RP 70 Winter

Touring Winter Winter rated

The Platin RP 70 Winter is a Touring Winter tire designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars.

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Tests say 26th average finish across 1 independent tests Latest: P26 of 51 · 2025 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 October 2025.

  • 1professional tests
  • 48sizes available
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Tire Reviews Score

Platin RP 70 Winter

7.9/10

Better than 65% 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 · 2025 65% 100%
Owner reviewsNo owner reviews yet – 0%
Combined 65% 7.9

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 56% 33% 1
SnowBraking, traction and handling on snow 55% 26% 1
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 55% 1

Confidence

  1. Limited
  2. Medium
  3. High

Its own test results decide 69% of the test figure. The other 31% 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. 2025 2025 Winter Tire Braking Test - 52 Sets! Auto Bild · 225/40 R18 P26 / 51
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26th Average
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YearTestResultAward
20252025 Winter Tire Braking Test - 52 Sets!Auto Bild · 225/40 R18P26 / 51
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Dimensions & Label Scores
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Size Range47 sizes available

155-245Width40-70Profile14-19Rim75-108 T-VLoad/Speed Index2022First On Market

EU LabelAcross 47 sizes - the grade depends on the size you buy.

Noise

71-72dB

3PMSF on every size

Popular sizes155/65 R14165/65 R14165/70 R14175/65 R14175/70 R14185/60 R14
Frequently Asked Questions
How good is the Platin RP 70 Winter in the wet?
Across the 1 wet-braking test it has featured in, the Platin RP 70 Winter stops 10.9% longer than premium rivals, 4.4% longer than mid-range rivals and 3.1% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews wet score of 56/100.
How good is the Platin RP 70 Winter in the snow?
Across the 1 snow-braking test it has featured in, the Platin RP 70 Winter stops 1.5% longer than premium rivals, 0.1% longer than mid-range rivals and 9.9% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews snow score of 55/100.
What is the Platin RP 70 Winter's EU tire label rating?
Across its range, the Platin RP 70 Winter most commonly carries EU label ratings of C for fuel efficiency, C for wet grip and 72 dB for noise.
What sizes does the Platin RP 70 Winter come in?
The Platin RP 70 Winter is available in 48 sizes, ranging from 155-245/40-70 R14-19.
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