2025 AZ Performance Winter Tire Test
The Triangle EffeXWinter TW421 represents the cheapest option in this test at just 87.50 euros per tire, but significant performance compromises accompany that low price. On snow, the tire manages acceptable grip levels though it becomes unstable in borderline conditions and exhibits sensitive responses to load changes that score only 12/30 for driving safety - not confidence-inspiring when conditions deteriorate. In wet weather, it delivers the second-best braking result surprisingly, and drives with pleasingly stable characteristics scoring 30/45 for safety, showing that budget tires can perform respectably in some areas. Dry performance reveals the best exterior noise result at 70.3 dB(A) and strong braking, though the handling suffers from instability during load changes scoring 13/30 for safety. The tire's environmental credentials are poor with high wear of 0.223 mm per 1000 km, short projected life of only 17,088 miles, and the shortest actual lifespan in the test. While it offers the lowest cost per kilometer at 3.18 euros, this calculation doesn't account for the safety compromises. The Triangle might suit extremely budget-conscious buyers in regions with minimal winter conditions, but its unpredictable handling and poor durability make it difficult to recommend.