Menu

Rockblade ROCK 868S

Touring Winter Winter rated

The Rockblade ROCK 868S is a Touring Winter tire designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars.

The quick answer

Owners say No owner reviews yet. Review this tire
Tests say 15th average finish across 1 independent tests Latest: P15 of 16 · 2026 See every test
Strengths & weaknesses Snow, Ice Dry, Wet 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.

  • 1professional tests
Rockblade ROCK 868S 1 photos

Tire Reviews Score

Rockblade ROCK 868S

2.9/10

Better than 8% 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 8% 100%
Owner reviewsNo owner reviews yet – 0%
Combined 8% 2.9

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 0% 30% 1
SnowBraking, traction and handling on snow 96% 23% 1
IceBraking, traction and handling on ice 93% 18% 1
DryBraking and handling on dry roads 28% 17% 1
ValueWear, efficiency and cost 84% 6% 1
ComfortNoise and ride comfort 82% 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 97% 1
BrakingEvery braking test, on any surface 8% 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 P15 / 16
All Tests
View Test Results
1 Tests
0 Test Wins
15th Average
15th Best
15th Worst
The latest test

2026 ADAC Winter Tire Test - 185/65 R15 P15 of 16

The Rockblade ROCK 868S shares last place with a poor rating. It is excellent on snow and ice, but its dry and especially wet performance make it a poor choice for the wet roads that make up most winter driving in central Europe.

Strong: Snow Traction, Ice Braking, Abrasion Weak: Wet Braking, Wet Braking - Concrete, Straight Aqua, Curved Aquaplaning Winner: Continental WinterContact TS 870

YearTestResultAward
20262026 ADAC Winter Tire Test - 185/65 R15ADAC · 185/65 R15P15 / 16
Alternative Tires
View All
VredesteinVredestein Snowtrac 3
Vredestein Snowtrac 3
8.2/1084% 34 reviews
Dry8.4Wet9.1Comfort8.6Wear8.3Owner ratings
FalkenFalken Winterpeak F Ice 1
Falken Winterpeak F Ice 1
8.1/1080% 4 reviews
Dry6Wet12Comfort2Snow97Test scores
NexenNexen WinGuard Sport 2
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2
8.1/1081% 35 reviews
Dry59Wet58Comfort95Snow33Test scores
KumhoKumho IZen KW23
Kumho IZen KW23
7.6/1083% 10 reviews
Dry8.3Wet8.3Comfort8.5Wear8.6Owner ratings
MatadorMatador MP 59 Nordicca MS
Matador MP 59 Nordicca MS
7.6/1083% 12 reviews
Dry8.6Wet7.5Comfort8.5Wear9.0Owner ratings
AvonAvon Ice Touring
Avon Ice Touring
6.5/1082% 8 reviews
Dry8.5Wet8.4Comfort8.0Wear9.4Owner ratings
CooperCooper WeatherMaster Snow
Cooper WeatherMaster Snow
6.5/1081% 7 reviews
Dry8.2Wet8.5Comfort8.2Wear8.0Owner ratings
KamaKama EURO 519
Kama EURO 519
82% 4 reviews
Dry6.8Wet7.3Comfort6.5Wear9.8Owner ratings
SportivaSportiva Snow Winter
Sportiva Snow Winter
81% 4 reviews
Dry8.3Wet9.3Comfort7.8Wear8.5Owner ratings
Dimensions & Label Scores
View All

Size Range74 sizes available

155-315Width35-70Profile13-20Rim73-119 S-VLoad/Speed Index2021First On Market

EU LabelAcross 74 sizes - the grade depends on the size you buy.

Noise

69-74dB

3PMSF on every size

Popular sizes155/65 R13155/70 R13165/70 R13155/65 R14165/70 R14165/65 R14
Frequently Asked Questions
How good is the Rockblade ROCK 868S in the wet?
Across the 1 wet-braking test it has featured in, the Rockblade ROCK 868S stops 42.7% longer than premium rivals, 34.8% longer than mid-range rivals and 20.8% longer than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews wet score of 0/100.
How good is the Rockblade ROCK 868S in the dry?
Across the 1 dry-braking test it has featured in, the Rockblade ROCK 868S stops 3.8% longer than premium rivals, 3.4% longer than mid-range rivals and 0.9% longer than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews dry score of 28/100.
How good is the Rockblade ROCK 868S in the snow?
Across the 1 snow-braking test it has featured in, the Rockblade ROCK 868S stops 2.7% shorter than premium rivals, 1.6% shorter than mid-range rivals and 3.5% shorter than budget rivals. Across the 1 snow-traction test, it is 5.3% better than premium rivals, 4% better than mid-range rivals and 6.8% better than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews snow score of 96/100.
How good is the Rockblade ROCK 868S on ice?
Across the 1 ice-braking test it has featured in, the Rockblade ROCK 868S stops 10.4% shorter than premium rivals, 7.9% shorter than mid-range rivals and 8.5% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews ice score of 93/100.
How many miles does the Rockblade ROCK 868S last?
Based on test and owner data, the Rockblade ROCK 868S is expected to last around 18,952 miles (30,500 km).
More questions about the Rockblade ROCK 868S (2)
What is the Rockblade ROCK 868S's EU tire label rating?
Across its range, the Rockblade ROCK 868S most commonly carries EU label ratings of C for fuel efficiency, C for wet grip and 70 dB for noise.
What sizes does the Rockblade ROCK 868S come in?
The Rockblade ROCK 868S is available in 74 sizes, ranging from 155-315/35-70 R13-20.
Owner Questions
Ask a question
Sorry, we don't currently have any questions and answers for the Rockblade ROCK 868S. Why not submit a question to our tire experts using the form below!

Rockblade ROCK 868S Owner Reviews

Have you driven on the Rockblade ROCK 868S tire?

Unfortunately we don't yet have any tire reviews of the Rockblade ROCK 868S but people are searching for information on it.

Please help millions of other drivers make an informed tire choice and pick the correct tires for their car by submitting your review of the ROCK 868S.

Review Your Tires

Find your next tire
All tire tests

The latest Tire Reviews tests

Summer Tires

All Season Tires

Winter Tires

SUV and All Terrain Tires

Track Tires

Rate your tires

My tires

Saved in this browser on this site. No account needed. Clearing browser data removes your choices.

Vehicle and size

Check the size, load and speed ratings on your vehicle. Saving a size does not confirm fitment.

Saved tires

Save tires from a tire page, test or comparison to keep them here.

Select 2–8 saved tires. Ranked comparisons require at least two shared tests.