Triangle WinterX TW401 - Test Results

Test Statistics

3

Tests Completed

23^rd

Average Position

8^th

Best Result

46^th

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

Across three winter tests, the Triangle WinterX TW401 shows a polarized profile: standout aquaplaning resistance and above-average dry handling/noise, plus strong snow braking/traction in one major test. However, it consistently struggles in wet braking/handling and ice braking, and exhibits poor wear/rolling resistance, dragging overall rankings down. Performance is size/test dependent, with isolated strengths unable to offset persistent wet and durability shortcomings.

Performance Strengths

Aquaplaning Resistance Strong Details
• 1st place straight aquaplaning in 2025 Auto Express
• 1st place curved aquaplaning in 2025 Auto Express
Snow Performance Moderate Details
• 2nd place snow braking in 2024 ADAC (+2.2% from best)
• 5th place snow traction in 2024 ADAC (+2.5% from best)
Dry Handling/Noise Moderate Details
• 3rd place dry handling in 2025 Auto Express (+1.7% from best)
• 3rd place noise in 2025 Auto Express (+0.4% from best)
Tread Abrasion Minor Details
• 4th place abrasion in 2024 ADAC (+5.5% from best)

Performance Weaknesses

Wet Braking and Handling Strong Details
• 8th/8 wet braking in 2025 Auto Express (+15.3% from best)
• 8th/8 wet handling in 2025 Auto Express (+7.8% from best)
• 14th/16 wet braking in 2024 ADAC (+20.2% from best)
• 47th/57 wet braking in 2022 Auto Bild (+28.2% from best)
Wear/Longevity and Efficiency Strong Details
• 15th/16 wear 37,000 km in 2024 ADAC (+43.2% from best)
• 7th/8 rolling resistance in 2025 Auto Express (+22.9% from best)
Ice Braking Moderate Details
• 14th/16 ice braking in 2024 ADAC (+22.4% from best)
Overall Consistency/Ranking Strong Details
• 8th/8 overall in 2025 Auto Express
• 14th/16 overall in 2024 ADAC
• 46th/57 overall in 2022 Auto Bild

Performance Over Time

Test History

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2025 Auto Express Winter Tire Test

2025
Winner: Continental WinterContact TS 870

Auto Express says the budget Triangle is better than a summer tire in snowy conditions but warns that it is “worryingly poor in the wet” and that buying it “is false economy”. Its snow perf...

Strong:
Curved Aquaplaning, Straight Aqua

Weak:
Snow Traction, Rolling Resistance, Wet Braking, Wet Handling

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2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test

2024
Winner: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

The Triangle WinterX TW401 receives a poor rating for driving safety due to its significant weaknesses on wet roads, despite decent performance on dry and snowy surfaces. It offers satisfactory fee...

Strong:
Snow Braking

Weak:
Wear, Curved Aquaplaning, Straight Aqua, Wet Braking - Concrete

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