2010 Auto Bild Winter 4x4 Tyre Test

As proven in this video, owning a 4x4 off vehicle is no substitute for being on the correct tyre during the winter months.

Auto Bild have recently tested 8 tyres in 215/65 r16 on a Volvo XC70 for dry, wet and snow performance. As always the results were close amongst the premium brands, with Dunlop just beating Continental to the top spot.

Full Results

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1st: Dunlop SP Winter Sport 3D
215/65 r16 3PMSF: no	Total: 25 Dry: 7 Wet: 8 Snow: 10 Fantastic grip and short braking distances on snow, predictable handling, very balanced winter tyres with no real weaknesses. Average rolling resistance. Exemplary. Read Reviews
2nd: Continental ContiCrossContact Winter
215/65 r16 3PMSF: no	Total: 23 Dry: 7 Wet: 6 Snow: 10 Balanced winter tires, short braking distances on snow, low rolling resistance. Slightly extended stopping distance on dry pavement, not exactly cheap. Exemplary. Read Reviews
3rd: Pirelli Winter 210 Sottozero
215/65 r16 3PMSF: no	Total: 22 Dry: 7 Wet: 6 Snow: 9 Short braking distances on snow, very quiet, well-balanced winter tire, low rolling resistance. Somewhat reduced performance in curved aquaplaning. Exemplary. Read Reviews
4th: Michelin Latitude Alpin HP
215/65 r16 3PMSF: no	Total: 19 Dry: 7 Wet: 5 Snow: 7 Good snow grip, low rolling resistance. Reduced adhesion on wet roads, light steering response, not exactly cheap. Recommended. Read Reviews
5th: Toyo Open Country WT
215/65 r16 3PMSF: no	Total: 19 Dry: 6 Wet: 5 Snow: 8 Cheap, good on snow, short dry braking distance. Slightly reduced grip on wet roads, moderate comfort, high rolling resistance. Recommended. Read Reviews
6th: Nokian W RG2 SUV
215/65 r16 3PMSF: no	Total: 18 Dry: 8 Wet: 7 Snow: 3 Great on wet and dry roads, low rolling resistance. Poor grip on snow, moderate comfort, not cheap. Recommended. Read Reviews
7th: Bridgestone Blizzak LM25 4X4
215/65 r16 3PMSF: no	Total: 18 Dry: 7 Wet: 5 Snow: 6 Read Reviews
8th: Kumho Izen RV KC15
215/65 r16 3PMSF: no	Total: 15 Dry: 5 Wet: 3 Snow: 7 very cheap winter tires, good on snow, very low rolling resistance. Very poor wet grip, spongy ride in dry conditions, poor aquaplaning resistance. Not recommended. Read Reviews