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2024 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test

Jonathan Benson
Data analyzed and reviewed by Jonathan Benson
14 min read Updated
Contents
  1. Introduction
  2. Dry
  3. Wet
  4. Snow
  5. Comfort
  6. Value
  7. Results
  8. Continental WinterContact TS 870
  9. Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
  10. Semperit Speed Grip 5
  11. Bridgestone Blizzak 6
  12. Michelin Alpin 6
  13. Hankook Winter I cept RS3
  14. Dunlop Winter Sport 5
  15. Kleber Krisalp HP3
  16. Uniroyal WinterExpert
  17. BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2
  18. Vredestein Wintrac
  19. Apollo Alnac 4G Winter
  20. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
  21. Giti GitiWinterW2
  22. Kumho Winter Craft WP52
  23. Barum Polaris 5
  24. GT Radial WinterPro2 Evo
  25. Firestone Winterhawk 4
  26. Fulda Kristall Control HP2
  27. Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906 plus

Below is all the glorious data from the Auto Bild full winter test, in 205/55 R16. These are the top 20 tyres that made it through the 53 tyre shootout, so they're all essentially good tyres, they're just different shades of good.

In a welcome change, Auto Bild actually published what the reference summer and all season tyres were. They were the Continental PremiumContact 7 summer tyre, and the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 all season tyre. Naturally the summer tyre aced dry and wet, and was useless in snow, however the performance of the Goodyear all season tyre really further throws into question the line between European winter tyres and a well rounded all season tyre.

Test Publication:
205/55 R16 20 tyres 5 categories
Images courtesy of Auto Bild
Test Publication:
Auto Bild
Images courtesy of Auto Bild
Test Size: 205/55 R16
Tyres Tested: 20 tyres
Test Categories:
5 categories (15 tests)
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Dry

In the dry braking test, the Kumho Winter Craft WP52 performed best among winter tyres, stopping in 43.0 meters. The worst-performing winter tyre was the Fulda Kristall Control HP2, which took 46.4 meters to stop - a difference of 3.4 meters. Interestingly, the reference summer tyre outperformed all winter tyres with a stopping distance of 38.6 meters, while the reference all-season tyre was comparable to the best winter tyres at 43.1 meters. The reference budget winter tyre performed significantly worse, needing 47.9 meters to stop.

Dry Braking

Dry braking in meters (100 - 0 km/h) (Lower is better)
  1. Reference Summer Ref
    38.60 M
  2. Kumho Winter Craft WP52
    43.00 M
  3. Reference All Season Ref
    43.10 M
  4. Vredestein Wintrac
    43.50 M
  5. Semperit Speed Grip 5
    43.70 M
  6. Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
    43.90 M
  7. Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906 plu
    43.90 M
  8. Continental WinterContact TS 870
    43.90 M
  9. Michelin Alpin 6
    44.00 M
  10. Uniroyal WinterExpert
    44.10 M
  11. Bridgestone Blizzak 6
    44.10 M
  12. Apollo Alnac 4G Winter
    44.40 M
  13. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
    44.50 M
  14. Kleber Krisalp HP3
    44.70 M
  15. BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2
    45.00 M
  16. Giti GitiWinterW2
    45.10 M
  17. GT Radial WinterPro2 Evo
    45.20 M
  18. Hankook Winter I cept RS3
    45.20 M
  19. Barum Polaris 5
    45.50 M
  20. Dunlop Winter Sport 5
    46.00 M
  21. Firestone Winterhawk 4
    46.30 M
  22. Fulda Kristall Control HP2
    46.40 M
  23. Reference Budget Ref
    47.90 M

The Continental WinterContact TS 870 achieved the highest average speed of 110.6 km/h in the dry handling test, while the Firestone Winterhawk 4 was the slowest at 108.2 km/h - a difference of 2.4 km/h. The reference summer tyre again outperformed all winter tyres with an average speed of 115.0 km/h. The reference all-season tyre performed well, matching some of the better winter tyres at 112.6 km/h. The reference budget winter tyre was significantly slower at 106.3 km/h, showing the performance gap in dry conditions.

These results demonstrate that while winter tyres have improved in dry performance, they still lag behind summer tyres in these conditions. The Kumho Winter Craft WP52 and Continental WinterContact TS 870 showed consistent performance across both dry tests, while the Fulda Kristall Control HP2 and Firestone Winterhawk 4 struggled in dry conditions.

Dry Handling

Dry Handling Average Speed (Higher is better)
  1. Reference Summer Ref
    115.00 Km/H
  2. Reference All Season Ref
    112.60 Km/H
  3. Continental WinterContact TS 870
    110.60 Km/H
  4. Bridgestone Blizzak 6
    110.20 Km/H
  5. Kumho Winter Craft WP52
    109.90 Km/H
  6. Barum Polaris 5
    109.90 Km/H
  7. Hankook Winter I cept RS3
    109.80 Km/H
  8. Semperit Speed Grip 5
    109.80 Km/H
  9. Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
    109.60 Km/H
  10. Vredestein Wintrac
    109.40 Km/H
  11. Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906 plu
    109.30 Km/H
  12. Fulda Kristall Control HP2
    109.30 Km/H
  13. Michelin Alpin 6
    109.20 Km/H
  14. Uniroyal WinterExpert
    109.20 Km/H
  15. Apollo Alnac 4G Winter
    109.10 Km/H
  16. BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2
    109.00 Km/H
  17. Kleber Krisalp HP3
    109.00 Km/H
  18. Dunlop Winter Sport 5
    108.90 Km/H
  19. Giti GitiWinterW2
    108.80 Km/H
  20. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
    108.80 Km/H
  21. GT Radial WinterPro2 Evo
    108.30 Km/H
  22. Firestone Winterhawk 4
    108.20 Km/H
  23. Reference Budget Ref
    106.30 Km/H

Wet

The Bridgestone Blizzak 6 and Kumho Winter Craft WP52 tied for the best wet braking performance among winter tyres, both stopping in 54.0 meters. The worst performer was the Fulda Kristall Control HP2, needing 60.3 meters - a significant difference of 6.3 meters. The reference summer tyre outperformed all tyres with a stopping distance of 52.9 meters, while the reference all-season tyre was close to the best winter tyres at 54.7 meters. The reference budget winter tyre performed extremely poorly, requiring 79.1 meters to stop - highlighting the importance of quality in wet conditions.

Wet Braking

Wet braking in meters (100 - 5 km/h) (Lower is better)
  1. Reference Summer Ref
    52.90 M
  2. Bridgestone Blizzak 6
    54.00 M
  3. Kumho Winter Craft WP52
    54.00 M
  4. Reference All Season Ref
    54.70 M
  5. Firestone Winterhawk 4
    55.40 M
  6. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
    55.60 M
  7. GT Radial WinterPro2 Evo
    56.20 M
  8. Michelin Alpin 6
    56.60 M
  9. Apollo Alnac 4G Winter
    56.90 M
  10. Uniroyal WinterExpert
    57.10 M
  11. Semperit Speed Grip 5
    57.50 M
  12. Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
    57.70 M
  13. Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906 plu
    57.90 M
  14. Continental WinterContact TS 870
    57.90 M
  15. Vredestein Wintrac
    58.30 M
  16. Giti GitiWinterW2
    58.50 M
  17. Dunlop Winter Sport 5
    58.50 M
  18. BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2
    58.60 M
  19. Barum Polaris 5
    58.90 M
  20. Kleber Krisalp HP3
    59.10 M
  21. Hankook Winter I cept RS3
    59.10 M
  22. Fulda Kristall Control HP2
    60.30 M
  23. Reference Budget Ref
    79.10 M

The Bridgestone Blizzak 6 achieved the highest average speed of 76.01 km/h in wet handling, while the Fulda Kristall Control HP2 was again the slowest at 71.49 km/h - a difference of 4.52 km/h. The reference summer tyre once more outperformed all others with a speed of 77.36 km/h. The reference all-season tyre performed well at 74.52 km/h, while the reference budget winter tyre was significantly slower at 62.36 km/h.

Wet Handling

Wet Handling Average Speed (Higher is better)
  1. Reference Summer Ref
    77.36 Km/H
  2. Bridgestone Blizzak 6
    76.01 Km/H
  3. Continental WinterContact TS 870
    75.14 Km/H
  4. Michelin Alpin 6
    75.02 Km/H
  5. Kumho Winter Craft WP52
    74.94 Km/H
  6. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
    74.89 Km/H
  7. Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
    74.81 Km/H
  8. Reference All Season Ref
    74.52 Km/H
  9. Hankook Winter I cept RS3
    74.30 Km/H
  10. Apollo Alnac 4G Winter
    74.23 Km/H
  11. Dunlop Winter Sport 5
    74.13 Km/H
  12. Uniroyal WinterExpert
    74.12 Km/H
  13. Vredestein Wintrac
    74.08 Km/H
  14. Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906 plu
    73.75 Km/H
  15. Semperit Speed Grip 5
    73.53 Km/H
  16. BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2
    73.49 Km/H
  17. Kleber Krisalp HP3
    73.49 Km/H
  18. Firestone Winterhawk 4
    73.24 Km/H
  19. Barum Polaris 5
    73.07 Km/H
  20. Giti GitiWinterW2
    72.94 Km/H
  21. GT Radial WinterPro2 Evo
    72.77 Km/H
  22. Fulda Kristall Control HP2
    71.49 Km/H
  23. Reference Budget Ref
    62.36 Km/H

The Hankook Winter I cept RS3 performed best in straight aquaplaning resistance, maintaining control up to 84.5 km/h. The Kumho Winter Craft WP52 performed worst, losing control at 73.0 km/h - a substantial difference of 11.5 km/h. Interestingly, the reference summer tyre (80.4 km/h) and all-season tyre (79.8 km/h) were outperformed by many winter tyres in this test. The reference budget winter tyre performed poorly, losing control at just 66.1 km/h.

Straight Aqua

Float Speed in Km/H (Higher is better)
  1. Hankook Winter I cept RS3
    84.50 Km/H
  2. Continental WinterContact TS 870
    84.30 Km/H
  3. Firestone Winterhawk 4
    83.90 Km/H
  4. BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2
    83.40 Km/H
  5. Kleber Krisalp HP3
    83.40 Km/H
  6. Giti GitiWinterW2
    82.50 Km/H
  7. Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
    82.20 Km/H
  8. Semperit Speed Grip 5
    82.00 Km/H
  9. Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906 plu
    81.10 Km/H
  10. Uniroyal WinterExpert
    81.00 Km/H
  11. Bridgestone Blizzak 6
    81.00 Km/H
  12. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
    80.90 Km/H
  13. Vredestein Wintrac
    80.70 Km/H
  14. Reference Summer Ref
    80.40 Km/H
  15. Reference All Season Ref
    79.80 Km/H
  16. Fulda Kristall Control HP2
    79.50 Km/H
  17. Apollo Alnac 4G Winter
    78.80 Km/H
  18. Michelin Alpin 6
    78.50 Km/H
  19. Dunlop Winter Sport 5
    77.50 Km/H
  20. Barum Polaris 5
    75.40 Km/H
  21. GT Radial WinterPro2 Evo
    75.30 Km/H
  22. Kumho Winter Craft WP52
    73.00 Km/H
  23. Reference Budget Ref
    66.10 Km/H

The Hankook Winter I cept RS3 also excelled in curved aquaplaning, maintaining 3.93 m/s² of lateral acceleration. The Kumho Winter Craft WP52 struggled most, managing only 1.98 m/s² - a significant difference of 1.95 m/s². The reference summer tyre (3.19 m/s²) and all-season tyre (2.95 m/s²) were outperformed by many winter tyres. The reference budget winter tyre performed very poorly at 1.23 m/s².

Curved Aquaplaning

Remaining lateral acceleration (Higher is better)
  1. Hankook Winter I cept RS3
    3.93 m/sec2
  2. Continental WinterContact TS 870
    3.82 m/sec2
  3. Dunlop Winter Sport 5
    3.71 m/sec2
  4. Giti GitiWinterW2
    3.64 m/sec2
  5. Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
    3.61 m/sec2
  6. Fulda Kristall Control HP2
    3.58 m/sec2
  7. Kleber Krisalp HP3
    3.58 m/sec2
  8. Firestone Winterhawk 4
    3.48 m/sec2
  9. BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2
    3.46 m/sec2
  10. Semperit Speed Grip 5
    3.42 m/sec2
  11. Uniroyal WinterExpert
    3.40 m/sec2
  12. Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906 plu
    3.28 m/sec2
  13. Bridgestone Blizzak 6
    3.20 m/sec2
  14. Reference Summer Ref
    3.19 m/sec2
  15. Michelin Alpin 6
    3.16 m/sec2
  16. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
    3.16 m/sec2
  17. Vredestein Wintrac
    3.12 m/sec2
  18. Reference All Season Ref
    2.95 m/sec2
  19. Apollo Alnac 4G Winter
    2.93 m/sec2
  20. Barum Polaris 5
    2.88 m/sec2
  21. GT Radial WinterPro2 Evo
    2.68 m/sec2
  22. Kumho Winter Craft WP52
    1.98 m/sec2
  23. Reference Budget Ref
    1.23 m/sec2

These wet tests highlight the superior performance of quality winter tyres in challenging conditions. The Bridgestone Blizzak 6 showed consistent excellence across wet tests, while the Fulda Kristall Control HP2 and Kumho Winter Craft WP52 struggled in multiple wet scenarios. The results also demonstrate that while summer tyres excel in some wet conditions, winter tyres can outperform them in specific scenarios like aquaplaning resistance.

Snow

In snow braking, the Hankook Winter I cept RS3, Semperit Speed Grip 5, and Continental WinterContact TS 870 tied for best performance, stopping in 29.1 meters. The worst performer was the Firestone Winterhawk 4, needing 30.9 meters - a difference of 1.8 meters. As expected, the reference summer tyre performed extremely poorly, requiring 46.1 meters to stop. The reference all-season tyre performed well at 29.7 meters, while the reference budget winter tyre needed 35.8 meters, showing the importance of quality in winter tyres.

Snow Braking

Snow braking in meters (50 - 0 km/h) (Lower is better)
  1. Hankook Winter I cept RS3
    29.10 M
  2. Semperit Speed Grip 5
    29.10 M
  3. Continental WinterContact TS 870
    29.10 M
  4. Dunlop Winter Sport 5
    29.20 M
  5. Giti GitiWinterW2
    29.20 M
  6. GT Radial WinterPro2 Evo
    29.30 M
  7. Kleber Krisalp HP3
    29.30 M
  8. Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
    29.40 M
  9. BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2
    29.40 M
  10. Uniroyal WinterExpert
    29.50 M
  11. Bridgestone Blizzak 6
    29.60 M
  12. Fulda Kristall Control HP2
    29.60 M
  13. Reference All Season Ref
    29.70 M
  14. Michelin Alpin 6
    29.70 M
  15. Barum Polaris 5
    30.00 M
  16. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
    30.20 M
  17. Vredestein Wintrac
    30.20 M
  18. Kumho Winter Craft WP52
    30.30 M
  19. Apollo Alnac 4G Winter
    30.60 M
  20. Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906 plu
    30.80 M
  21. Firestone Winterhawk 4
    30.90 M
  22. Reference Budget Ref
    35.80 M
  23. Reference Summer Ref
    46.10 M

The Dunlop Winter Sport 5 provided the best snow traction with 2570 N of pulling force. The Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906+ performed worst with 2271 N - a significant difference of 299 N. The reference summer tyre struggled immensely with only 849 N of pulling force. The reference all-season tyre performed surprisingly well with 2516 N, while the reference budget winter tyre managed 1790 N.

Snow Traction

Pulling Force in Newtons (Higher is better)
  1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5
    2570.00 N
  2. Barum Polaris 5
    2526.00 N
  3. Continental WinterContact TS 870
    2520.00 N
  4. Reference All Season Ref
    2516.00 N
  5. BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2
    2513.00 N
  6. Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
    2512.00 N
  7. Bridgestone Blizzak 6
    2512.00 N
  8. Hankook Winter I cept RS3
    2509.00 N
  9. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
    2491.00 N
  10. GT Radial WinterPro2 Evo
    2486.00 N
  11. Michelin Alpin 6
    2483.00 N
  12. Fulda Kristall Control HP2
    2483.00 N
  13. Giti GitiWinterW2
    2477.00 N
  14. Semperit Speed Grip 5
    2457.00 N
  15. Apollo Alnac 4G Winter
    2452.00 N
  16. Uniroyal WinterExpert
    2450.00 N
  17. Vredestein Wintrac
    2449.00 N
  18. Kumho Winter Craft WP52
    2446.00 N
  19. Kleber Krisalp HP3
    2429.00 N
  20. Firestone Winterhawk 4
    2427.00 N
  21. Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906 plu
    2271.00 N
  22. Reference Budget Ref
    1790.00 N
  23. Reference Summer Ref
    849.00 N

The Giti GitiWinterW2 achieved the highest average speed of 60.9 km/h in snow handling. The Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906+ performed worst at 57.5 km/h - a difference of 3.4 km/h. The reference summer tyre's performance was not recorded for this test. The reference all-season tyre performed well at 59.6 km/h, while the reference budget winter tyre achieved 55.9 km/h.

Snow Handling

Snow handling average speed (Higher is better)
  1. Giti GitiWinterW2
    60.90 Km/H
  2. GT Radial WinterPro2 Evo
    60.40 Km/H
  3. Fulda Kristall Control HP2
    60.20 Km/H
  4. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
    60.00 Km/H
  5. Continental WinterContact TS 870
    60.00 Km/H
  6. Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
    59.90 Km/H
  7. Hankook Winter I cept RS3
    59.60 Km/H
  8. Barum Polaris 5
    59.60 Km/H
  9. Reference All Season Ref
    59.60 Km/H
  10. Dunlop Winter Sport 5
    59.60 Km/H
  11. Semperit Speed Grip 5
    59.50 Km/H
  12. Kumho Winter Craft WP52
    59.40 Km/H
  13. Bridgestone Blizzak 6
    59.20 Km/H
  14. BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2
    59.10 Km/H
  15. Kleber Krisalp HP3
    59.00 Km/H
  16. Firestone Winterhawk 4
    59.00 Km/H
  17. Michelin Alpin 6
    58.70 Km/H
  18. Apollo Alnac 4G Winter
    58.60 Km/H
  19. Vredestein Wintrac
    58.50 Km/H
  20. Uniroyal WinterExpert
    58.00 Km/H
  21. Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906 plu
    57.50 Km/H
  22. Reference Budget Ref
    55.90 Km/H

These snow tests clearly demonstrate the superior performance of winter tyres in snowy conditions compared to summer tyres. The Hankook Winter I cept RS3 and Continental WinterContact TS 870 showed consistent excellence across multiple snow tests. The Firestone Winterhawk 4 and Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906+struggled in various snow scenarios. The all-season tyre performed surprisingly well in snow, often matching or exceeding some winter tyres, while the budget winter tyre consistently underperformed compared to premium options.

Comfort

The Giti GitiWinterW2 was the quietest tyre, producing 70.3 dB of external noise. The Fulda Kristall Control HP2 was the loudest at 72.9 dB - a difference of 2.6 dB. Interestingly, both the reference summer tyre (73.4 dB) and the reference budget winter tyre (74.2 dB) were noisier than all the tested winter tyres. The reference all-season tyre performed well at 71.0 dB, matching some of the quieter winter tyres.

Noise

External noise in dB (Lower is better)
  1. Giti GitiWinterW2
    70.30 dB
  2. GT Radial WinterPro2 Evo
    70.80 dB
  3. Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
    70.80 dB
  4. Apollo Alnac 4G Winter
    70.90 dB
  5. Continental WinterContact TS 870
    71.00 dB
  6. Reference All Season Ref
    71.00 dB
  7. Vredestein Wintrac
    71.20 dB
  8. Firestone Winterhawk 4
    71.20 dB
  9. Michelin Alpin 6
    71.40 dB
  10. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
    71.40 dB
  11. Hankook Winter I cept RS3
    71.60 dB
  12. Semperit Speed Grip 5
    71.60 dB
  13. Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906 plu
    71.70 dB
  14. BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2
    71.70 dB
  15. Uniroyal WinterExpert
    71.80 dB
  16. Kumho Winter Craft WP52
    72.10 dB
  17. Barum Polaris 5
    72.10 dB
  18. Kleber Krisalp HP3
    72.20 dB
  19. Bridgestone Blizzak 6
    72.30 dB
  20. Dunlop Winter Sport 5
    72.50 dB
  21. Fulda Kristall Control HP2
    72.90 dB
  22. Reference Summer Ref
    73.40 dB
  23. Reference Budget Ref
    74.20 dB

Value

The Michelin Alpin 6 showed the best predicted tread life at 50,500 km. The Kumho Winter Craft WP52 had the worst wear performance at just 37,350 km - an difference of 13,150 km. 

Wear

Predicted tread life in KM (Higher is better)
  1. Michelin Alpin 6
    50500.00 KM
  2. Hankook Winter I cept RS3
    50250.00 KM
  3. Dunlop Winter Sport 5
    48690.00 KM
  4. Semperit Speed Grip 5
    48210.00 KM
  5. Continental WinterContact TS 870
    47970.00 KM
  6. Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
    47500.00 KM
  7. Uniroyal WinterExpert
    45540.00 KM
  8. Giti GitiWinterW2
    44810.00 KM
  9. Bridgestone Blizzak 6
    44300.00 KM
  10. Fulda Kristall Control HP2
    41810.00 KM
  11. Kleber Krisalp HP3
    41730.00 KM
  12. BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2
    41330.00 KM
  13. Vredestein Wintrac
    40400.00 KM
  14. Apollo Alnac 4G Winter
    39840.00 KM
  15. Barum Polaris 5
    39500.00 KM
  16. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
    38700.00 KM
  17. GT Radial WinterPro2 Evo
    38335.00 KM
  18. Firestone Winterhawk 4
    37400.00 KM
  19. Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906 plu
    37360.00 KM
  20. Kumho Winter Craft WP52
    37350.00 KM

The Semperit Speed Grip 5 offered the best value at €6.64 per 1000 km. The Bridgestone Blizzak 6 was the most expensive at €11.29 per 1000 km - a difference of €4.65 per 1000 km. 

Value

Euros/1000km based on cost/wear (Lower is better)
  1. Semperit Speed Grip 5
    6.64 Price/1000
  2. Hankook Winter I cept RS3
    7.16 Price/1000
  3. GT Radial WinterPro2 Evo
    7.30 Price/1000
  4. Uniroyal WinterExpert
    7.47 Price/1000
  5. Dunlop Winter Sport 5
    7.80 Price/1000
  6. Apollo Alnac 4G Winter
    8.03 Price/1000
  7. Barum Polaris 5
    8.10 Price/1000
  8. Firestone Winterhawk 4
    8.56 Price/1000
  9. Kumho Winter Craft WP52
    8.57 Price/1000
  10. Fulda Kristall Control HP2
    8.61 Price/1000
  11. Kleber Krisalp HP3
    8.63 Price/1000
  12. BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2
    9.19 Price/1000
  13. Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
    9.26 Price/1000
  14. Giti GitiWinterW2
    9.37 Price/1000
  15. Vredestein Wintrac
    9.41 Price/1000
  16. Continental WinterContact TS 870
    9.59 Price/1000
  17. Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906 plu
    10.17 Price/1000
  18. Michelin Alpin 6
    10.30 Price/1000
  19. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
    10.85 Price/1000
  20. Bridgestone Blizzak 6
    11.29 Price/1000

The Barum Polaris 5 had the lowest rolling resistance at 7.28 kg/t. The Giti GitiWinterW2 had the highest at 10.15 kg/t - a difference of 2.87 kg/t. 

Rolling Resistance

Rolling resistance in kg t (Lower is better)
  1. Barum Polaris 5
    7.28 kg / t
  2. Uniroyal WinterExpert
    7.64 kg / t
  3. Hankook Winter I cept RS3
    7.72 kg / t
  4. Dunlop Winter Sport 5
    7.82 kg / t
  5. Continental WinterContact TS 870
    7.83 kg / t
  6. Semperit Speed Grip 5
    7.91 kg / t
  7. Vredestein Wintrac
    8.01 kg / t
  8. Firestone Winterhawk 4
    8.02 kg / t
  9. Michelin Alpin 6
    8.10 kg / t
  10. Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
    8.20 kg / t
  11. Apollo Alnac 4G Winter
    8.44 kg / t
  12. BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2
    8.48 kg / t
  13. Kleber Krisalp HP3
    8.61 kg / t
  14. Bridgestone Blizzak 6
    8.77 kg / t
  15. GT Radial WinterPro2 Evo
    8.79 kg / t
  16. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
    8.83 kg / t
  17. Fulda Kristall Control HP2
    8.92 kg / t
  18. Kumho Winter Craft WP52
    9.05 kg / t
  19. Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906 plu
    9.75 kg / t
  20. Giti GitiWinterW2
    10.15 kg / t

These results show that there can be significant differences in comfort, longevity, and efficiency among winter tyres. The Giti GitiWinterW2 excelled in noise reduction but struggled with rolling resistance. The Firestone Winterhawk 4 showed excellent wear characteristics but performed poorly in several performance tests. The Semperit Speed Grip 5 offered the best value, balancing cost and performance effectively.

Results

Continental WinterContact TS 870
  • EU Label: C/B/70
  • 3PMSF: yes
  • Price: 460.00
Test # Result Best Diff %
Dry Braking 4th 43.9 M 43 M +0.9 M 97.95%
Dry Handling 1st 110.6 Km/H 100%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wet Braking 11th 57.9 M 54 M +3.9 M 93.26%
Wet Handling 2nd 75.14 Km/H 76.01 Km/H -0.87 Km/H 98.86%
Wet Circle 2nd 12.29 s 12.26 s +0.03 s 99.76%
Straight Aqua 2nd 84.3 Km/H 84.5 Km/H -0.2 Km/H 99.76%
Curved Aquaplaning 2nd 3.82 m/sec2 3.93 m/sec2 -0.11 m/sec2 97.2%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Snow Braking 1st 29.1 M 100%
Snow Traction 3rd 2520 N 2570 N -50 N 98.05%
Snow Handling 4th 60 Km/H 60.9 Km/H -0.9 Km/H 98.52%
Snow Slalom 6th 3.28 m/sec2 3.31 m/sec2 -0.03 m/sec2 99.09%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Noise 5th 71 dB 70.3 dB +0.7 dB 99.01%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wear 5th 47970 KM 50500 KM -2530 KM 94.99%
Value 16th 9.59 Price/1000 6.64 Price/1000 +2.95 Price/1000 69.24%
Rolling Resistance 5th 7.83 kg / t 7.28 kg / t +0.55 kg / t 92.98%
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
  • EU Label: C/B/70
  • 3PMSF: yes
  • Price: 440.00
Test # Result Best Diff %
Dry Braking 4th 43.9 M 43 M +0.9 M 97.95%
Dry Handling 7th 109.6 Km/H 110.6 Km/H -1 Km/H 99.1%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wet Braking 10th 57.7 M 54 M +3.7 M 93.59%
Wet Handling 6th 74.81 Km/H 76.01 Km/H -1.2 Km/H 98.42%
Wet Circle 5th 12.41 s 12.26 s +0.15 s 98.79%
Straight Aqua 7th 82.2 Km/H 84.5 Km/H -2.3 Km/H 97.28%
Curved Aquaplaning 5th 3.61 m/sec2 3.93 m/sec2 -0.32 m/sec2 91.86%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Snow Braking 8th 29.4 M 29.1 M +0.3 M 98.98%
Snow Traction 5th 2512 N 2570 N -58 N 97.74%
Snow Handling 6th 59.9 Km/H 60.9 Km/H -1 Km/H 98.36%
Snow Slalom 10th 3.23 m/sec2 3.31 m/sec2 -0.08 m/sec2 97.58%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Noise 2nd 70.8 dB 70.3 dB +0.5 dB 99.29%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wear 6th 47500 KM 50500 KM -3000 KM 94.06%
Value 13th 9.26 Price/1000 6.64 Price/1000 +2.62 Price/1000 71.71%
Rolling Resistance 10th 8.2 kg / t 7.28 kg / t +0.92 kg / t 88.78%
3rd

Semperit Speed Grip 5

205/55 R16 91H
Semperit Speed Grip 5
  • EU Label: C/B/72
  • 3PMSF: yes
  • Price: 320.00
Test # Result Best Diff %
Dry Braking 3rd 43.7 M 43 M +0.7 M 98.4%
Dry Handling 5th 109.8 Km/H 110.6 Km/H -0.8 Km/H 99.28%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wet Braking 9th 57.5 M 54 M +3.5 M 93.91%
Wet Handling 13th 73.53 Km/H 76.01 Km/H -2.48 Km/H 96.74%
Wet Circle 6th 12.44 s 12.26 s +0.18 s 98.55%
Straight Aqua 8th 82 Km/H 84.5 Km/H -2.5 Km/H 97.04%
Curved Aquaplaning 10th 3.42 m/sec2 3.93 m/sec2 -0.51 m/sec2 87.02%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Snow Braking 1st 29.1 M 100%
Snow Traction 13th 2457 N 2570 N -113 N 95.6%
Snow Handling 10th 59.5 Km/H 60.9 Km/H -1.4 Km/H 97.7%
Snow Slalom 8th 3.25 m/sec2 3.31 m/sec2 -0.06 m/sec2 98.19%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Noise 10th 71.6 dB 70.3 dB +1.3 dB 98.18%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wear 4th 48210 KM 50500 KM -2290 KM 95.47%
Value 1st 6.64 Price/1000 100%
Rolling Resistance 6th 7.91 kg / t 7.28 kg / t +0.63 kg / t 92.04%
4th

Bridgestone Blizzak 6

205/55 R16 94H
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
  • EU Label: C/B/70
  • 3PMSF: yes
  • Price: 500.00
Test # Result Best Diff %
Dry Braking 8th 44.1 M 43 M +1.1 M 97.51%
Dry Handling 2nd 110.2 Km/H 110.6 Km/H -0.4 Km/H 99.64%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wet Braking 1st 54 M 100%
Wet Handling 1st 76.01 Km/H 100%
Wet Circle 1st 12.26 s 100%
Straight Aqua 10th 81 Km/H 84.5 Km/H -3.5 Km/H 95.86%
Curved Aquaplaning 13th 3.2 m/sec2 3.93 m/sec2 -0.73 m/sec2 81.42%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Snow Braking 11th 29.6 M 29.1 M +0.5 M 98.31%
Snow Traction 5th 2512 N 2570 N -58 N 97.74%
Snow Handling 12th 59.2 Km/H 60.9 Km/H -1.7 Km/H 97.21%
Snow Slalom 7th 3.27 m/sec2 3.31 m/sec2 -0.04 m/sec2 98.79%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Noise 18th 72.3 dB 70.3 dB +2 dB 97.23%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wear 9th 44300 KM 50500 KM -6200 KM 87.72%
Value 20th 11.29 Price/1000 6.64 Price/1000 +4.65 Price/1000 58.81%
Rolling Resistance 14th 8.77 kg / t 7.28 kg / t +1.49 kg / t 83.01%
5th

Michelin Alpin 6

205/55 R16 91H
Michelin Alpin 6
  • EU Label: C/B/69
  • 3PMSF: yes
  • Price: 520.00
Test # Result Best Diff %
Dry Braking 7th 44 M 43 M +1 M 97.73%
Dry Handling 11th 109.2 Km/H 110.6 Km/H -1.4 Km/H 98.73%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wet Braking 6th 56.6 M 54 M +2.6 M 95.41%
Wet Handling 3rd 75.02 Km/H 76.01 Km/H -0.99 Km/H 98.7%
Wet Circle 9th 12.52 s 12.26 s +0.26 s 97.92%
Straight Aqua 16th 78.5 Km/H 84.5 Km/H -6 Km/H 92.9%
Curved Aquaplaning 14th 3.16 m/sec2 3.93 m/sec2 -0.77 m/sec2 80.41%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Snow Braking 13th 29.7 M 29.1 M +0.6 M 97.98%
Snow Traction 10th 2483 N 2570 N -87 N 96.61%
Snow Handling 16th 58.7 Km/H 60.9 Km/H -2.2 Km/H 96.39%
Snow Slalom 16th 3.18 m/sec2 3.31 m/sec2 -0.13 m/sec2 96.07%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Noise 8th 71.4 dB 70.3 dB +1.1 dB 98.46%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wear 1st 50500 KM 100%
Value 18th 10.3 Price/1000 6.64 Price/1000 +3.66 Price/1000 64.47%
Rolling Resistance 9th 8.1 kg / t 7.28 kg / t +0.82 kg / t 89.88%
6th

Hankook Winter I cept RS3

205/55 R16 91H
Hankook Winter I cept RS3
  • EU Label: C/B/72
  • 3PMSF: yes
  • Price: 360.00
Test # Result Best Diff %
Dry Braking 15th 45.2 M 43 M +2.2 M 95.13%
Dry Handling 5th 109.8 Km/H 110.6 Km/H -0.8 Km/H 99.28%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wet Braking 18th 59.1 M 54 M +5.1 M 91.37%
Wet Handling 7th 74.3 Km/H 76.01 Km/H -1.71 Km/H 97.75%
Wet Circle 14th 12.66 s 12.26 s +0.4 s 96.84%
Straight Aqua 1st 84.5 Km/H 100%
Curved Aquaplaning 1st 3.93 m/sec2 100%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Snow Braking 1st 29.1 M 100%
Snow Traction 7th 2509 N 2570 N -61 N 97.63%
Snow Handling 7th 59.6 Km/H 60.9 Km/H -1.3 Km/H 97.87%
Snow Slalom 1st 3.31 m/sec2 100%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Noise 10th 71.6 dB 70.3 dB +1.3 dB 98.18%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wear 2nd 50250 KM 50500 KM -250 KM 99.5%
Value 2nd 7.16 Price/1000 6.64 Price/1000 +0.52 Price/1000 92.74%
Rolling Resistance 3rd 7.72 kg / t 7.28 kg / t +0.44 kg / t 94.3%
7th

Dunlop Winter Sport 5

205/55 R16 91H
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
  • EU Label: C/B/71
  • 3PMSF: yes
  • Price: 380.00
Test # Result Best Diff %
Dry Braking 18th 46 M 43 M +3 M 93.48%
Dry Handling 16th 108.9 Km/H 110.6 Km/H -1.7 Km/H 98.46%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wet Braking 14th 58.5 M 54 M +4.5 M 92.31%
Wet Handling 9th 74.13 Km/H 76.01 Km/H -1.88 Km/H 97.53%
Wet Circle 8th 12.48 s 12.26 s +0.22 s 98.24%
Straight Aqua 17th 77.5 Km/H 84.5 Km/H -7 Km/H 91.72%
Curved Aquaplaning 3rd 3.71 m/sec2 3.93 m/sec2 -0.22 m/sec2 94.4%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Snow Braking 4th 29.2 M 29.1 M +0.1 M 99.66%
Snow Traction 1st 2570 N 100%
Snow Handling 7th 59.6 Km/H 60.9 Km/H -1.3 Km/H 97.87%
Snow Slalom 1st 3.31 m/sec2 100%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Noise 19th 72.5 dB 70.3 dB +2.2 dB 96.97%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wear 3rd 48690 KM 50500 KM -1810 KM 96.42%
Value 5th 7.8 Price/1000 6.64 Price/1000 +1.16 Price/1000 85.13%
Rolling Resistance 4th 7.82 kg / t 7.28 kg / t +0.54 kg / t 93.09%
8th

Kleber Krisalp HP3

205/55 R16 91H
Kleber Krisalp HP3
  • EU Label: D/B/69
  • 3PMSF: yes
  • Price: 360.00
Test # Result Best Diff %
Dry Braking 12th 44.7 M 43 M +1.7 M 96.2%
Dry Handling 14th 109 Km/H 110.6 Km/H -1.6 Km/H 98.55%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wet Braking 18th 59.1 M 54 M +5.1 M 91.37%
Wet Handling 14th 73.49 Km/H 76.01 Km/H -2.52 Km/H 96.68%
Wet Circle 19th 12.74 s 12.26 s +0.48 s 96.23%
Straight Aqua 4th 83.4 Km/H 84.5 Km/H -1.1 Km/H 98.7%
Curved Aquaplaning 6th 3.58 m/sec2 3.93 m/sec2 -0.35 m/sec2 91.09%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Snow Braking 6th 29.3 M 29.1 M +0.2 M 99.32%
Snow Traction 18th 2429 N 2570 N -141 N 94.51%
Snow Handling 14th 59 Km/H 60.9 Km/H -1.9 Km/H 96.88%
Snow Slalom 10th 3.23 m/sec2 3.31 m/sec2 -0.08 m/sec2 97.58%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Noise 17th 72.2 dB 70.3 dB +1.9 dB 97.37%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wear 11th 41730 KM 50500 KM -8770 KM 82.63%
Value 11th 8.63 Price/1000 6.64 Price/1000 +1.99 Price/1000 76.94%
Rolling Resistance 13th 8.61 kg / t 7.28 kg / t +1.33 kg / t 84.55%
9th

Uniroyal WinterExpert

205/55 R16 91H
Uniroyal WinterExpert
  • EU Label: C/B/71
  • 3PMSF: yes
  • Price: 340.00
Test # Result Best Diff %
Dry Braking 8th 44.1 M 43 M +1.1 M 97.51%
Dry Handling 11th 109.2 Km/H 110.6 Km/H -1.4 Km/H 98.73%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wet Braking 8th 57.1 M 54 M +3.1 M 94.57%
Wet Handling 10th 74.12 Km/H 76.01 Km/H -1.89 Km/H 97.51%
Wet Circle 3rd 12.38 s 12.26 s +0.12 s 99.03%
Straight Aqua 10th 81 Km/H 84.5 Km/H -3.5 Km/H 95.86%
Curved Aquaplaning 11th 3.4 m/sec2 3.93 m/sec2 -0.53 m/sec2 86.51%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Snow Braking 10th 29.5 M 29.1 M +0.4 M 98.64%
Snow Traction 15th 2450 N 2570 N -120 N 95.33%
Snow Handling 19th 58 Km/H 60.9 Km/H -2.9 Km/H 95.24%
Snow Slalom 17th 3.15 m/sec2 3.31 m/sec2 -0.16 m/sec2 95.17%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Noise 14th 71.8 dB 70.3 dB +1.5 dB 97.91%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wear 7th 45540 KM 50500 KM -4960 KM 90.18%
Value 4th 7.47 Price/1000 6.64 Price/1000 +0.83 Price/1000 88.89%
Rolling Resistance 2nd 7.64 kg / t 7.28 kg / t +0.36 kg / t 95.29%
9th

BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2

205/55 R16 91H
BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2
  • EU Label: D/B/69
  • 3PMSF: yes
  • Price: 380.00
Test # Result Best Diff %
Dry Braking 13th 45 M 43 M +2 M 95.56%
Dry Handling 14th 109 Km/H 110.6 Km/H -1.6 Km/H 98.55%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wet Braking 16th 58.6 M 54 M +4.6 M 92.15%
Wet Handling 14th 73.49 Km/H 76.01 Km/H -2.52 Km/H 96.68%
Wet Circle 15th 12.67 s 12.26 s +0.41 s 96.76%
Straight Aqua 4th 83.4 Km/H 84.5 Km/H -1.1 Km/H 98.7%
Curved Aquaplaning 9th 3.46 m/sec2 3.93 m/sec2 -0.47 m/sec2 88.04%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Snow Braking 8th 29.4 M 29.1 M +0.3 M 98.98%
Snow Traction 4th 2513 N 2570 N -57 N 97.78%
Snow Handling 13th 59.1 Km/H 60.9 Km/H -1.8 Km/H 97.04%
Snow Slalom 4th 3.3 m/sec2 3.31 m/sec2 -0.01 m/sec2 99.7%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Noise 12th 71.7 dB 70.3 dB +1.4 dB 98.05%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wear 12th 41330 KM 50500 KM -9170 KM 81.84%
Value 12th 9.19 Price/1000 6.64 Price/1000 +2.55 Price/1000 72.25%
Rolling Resistance 12th 8.48 kg / t 7.28 kg / t +1.2 kg / t 85.85%
11th

Vredestein Wintrac

205/55 R16 91H
Vredestein Wintrac
  • EU Label: C/B/70
  • 3PMSF: yes
  • Price: 380.00
Test # Result Best Diff %
Dry Braking 2nd 43.5 M 43 M +0.5 M 98.85%
Dry Handling 8th 109.4 Km/H 110.6 Km/H -1.2 Km/H 98.92%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wet Braking 13th 58.3 M 54 M +4.3 M 92.62%
Wet Handling 11th 74.08 Km/H 76.01 Km/H -1.93 Km/H 97.46%
Wet Circle 13th 12.63 s 12.26 s +0.37 s 97.07%
Straight Aqua 13th 80.7 Km/H 84.5 Km/H -3.8 Km/H 95.5%
Curved Aquaplaning 16th 3.12 m/sec2 3.93 m/sec2 -0.81 m/sec2 79.39%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Snow Braking 15th 30.2 M 29.1 M +1.1 M 96.36%
Snow Traction 16th 2449 N 2570 N -121 N 95.29%
Snow Handling 18th 58.5 Km/H 60.9 Km/H -2.4 Km/H 96.06%
Snow Slalom 13th 3.22 m/sec2 3.31 m/sec2 -0.09 m/sec2 97.28%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Noise 6th 71.2 dB 70.3 dB +0.9 dB 98.74%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wear 13th 40400 KM 50500 KM -10100 KM 80%
Value 15th 9.41 Price/1000 6.64 Price/1000 +2.77 Price/1000 70.56%
Rolling Resistance 7th 8.01 kg / t 7.28 kg / t +0.73 kg / t 90.89%
12th

Apollo Alnac 4G Winter

205/55 R16 91H
Apollo Alnac 4G Winter
  • EU Label: C/C/71
  • 3PMSF: yes
  • Price: 320.00
Test # Result Best Diff %
Dry Braking 10th 44.4 M 43 M +1.4 M 96.85%
Dry Handling 13th 109.1 Km/H 110.6 Km/H -1.5 Km/H 98.64%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wet Braking 7th 56.9 M 54 M +2.9 M 94.9%
Wet Handling 8th 74.23 Km/H 76.01 Km/H -1.78 Km/H 97.66%
Wet Circle 10th 12.56 s 12.26 s +0.3 s 97.61%
Straight Aqua 15th 78.8 Km/H 84.5 Km/H -5.7 Km/H 93.25%
Curved Aquaplaning 17th 2.93 m/sec2 3.93 m/sec2 -1 m/sec2 74.55%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Snow Braking 18th 30.6 M 29.1 M +1.5 M 95.1%
Snow Traction 14th 2452 N 2570 N -118 N 95.41%
Snow Handling 17th 58.6 Km/H 60.9 Km/H -2.3 Km/H 96.22%
Snow Slalom 17th 3.15 m/sec2 3.31 m/sec2 -0.16 m/sec2 95.17%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Noise 4th 70.9 dB 70.3 dB +0.6 dB 99.15%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wear 14th 39840 KM 50500 KM -10660 KM 78.89%
Value 6th 8.03 Price/1000 6.64 Price/1000 +1.39 Price/1000 82.69%
Rolling Resistance 11th 8.44 kg / t 7.28 kg / t +1.16 kg / t 86.26%
13th

Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2

205/55 R16 94H
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
  • EU Label: C/B/69
  • 3PMSF: yes
  • Price: 420.00
Test # Result Best Diff %
Dry Braking 11th 44.5 M 43 M +1.5 M 96.63%
Dry Handling 17th 108.8 Km/H 110.6 Km/H -1.8 Km/H 98.37%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wet Braking 4th 55.6 M 54 M +1.6 M 97.12%
Wet Handling 5th 74.89 Km/H 76.01 Km/H -1.12 Km/H 98.53%
Wet Circle 6th 12.44 s 12.26 s +0.18 s 98.55%
Straight Aqua 12th 80.9 Km/H 84.5 Km/H -3.6 Km/H 95.74%
Curved Aquaplaning 14th 3.16 m/sec2 3.93 m/sec2 -0.77 m/sec2 80.41%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Snow Braking 15th 30.2 M 29.1 M +1.1 M 96.36%
Snow Traction 8th 2491 N 2570 N -79 N 96.93%
Snow Handling 4th 60 Km/H 60.9 Km/H -0.9 Km/H 98.52%
Snow Slalom 8th 3.25 m/sec2 3.31 m/sec2 -0.06 m/sec2 98.19%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Noise 8th 71.4 dB 70.3 dB +1.1 dB 98.46%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wear 16th 38700 KM 50500 KM -11800 KM 76.63%
Value 19th 10.85 Price/1000 6.64 Price/1000 +4.21 Price/1000 61.2%
Rolling Resistance 16th 8.83 kg / t 7.28 kg / t +1.55 kg / t 82.45%
14th

Giti GitiWinterW2

205/55 R16 91H
Giti GitiWinterW2
  • EU Label: D/B/68
  • 3PMSF: yes
  • Price: 420.00
Test # Result Best Diff %
Dry Braking 14th 45.1 M 43 M +2.1 M 95.34%
Dry Handling 17th 108.8 Km/H 110.6 Km/H -1.8 Km/H 98.37%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wet Braking 14th 58.5 M 54 M +4.5 M 92.31%
Wet Handling 18th 72.94 Km/H 76.01 Km/H -3.07 Km/H 95.96%
Wet Circle 10th 12.56 s 12.26 s +0.3 s 97.61%
Straight Aqua 6th 82.5 Km/H 84.5 Km/H -2 Km/H 97.63%
Curved Aquaplaning 4th 3.64 m/sec2 3.93 m/sec2 -0.29 m/sec2 92.62%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Snow Braking 4th 29.2 M 29.1 M +0.1 M 99.66%
Snow Traction 12th 2477 N 2570 N -93 N 96.38%
Snow Handling 1st 60.9 Km/H 100%
Snow Slalom 1st 3.31 m/sec2 100%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Noise 1st 70.3 dB 100%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wear 8th 44810 KM 50500 KM -5690 KM 88.73%
Value 14th 9.37 Price/1000 6.64 Price/1000 +2.73 Price/1000 70.86%
Rolling Resistance 20th 10.15 kg / t 7.28 kg / t +2.87 kg / t 71.72%
15th

Kumho Winter Craft WP52

205/55 R16 91H
Kumho Winter Craft WP52
  • EU Label: C/B/72
  • 3PMSF: yes
  • Price: 320.00
Test # Result Best Diff %
Dry Braking 1st 43 M 100%
Dry Handling 3rd 109.9 Km/H 110.6 Km/H -0.7 Km/H 99.37%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wet Braking 1st 54 M 100%
Wet Handling 4th 74.94 Km/H 76.01 Km/H -1.07 Km/H 98.59%
Wet Circle 10th 12.56 s 12.26 s +0.3 s 97.61%
Straight Aqua 20th 73 Km/H 84.5 Km/H -11.5 Km/H 86.39%
Curved Aquaplaning 20th 1.98 m/sec2 3.93 m/sec2 -1.95 m/sec2 50.38%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Snow Braking 17th 30.3 M 29.1 M +1.2 M 96.04%
Snow Traction 17th 2446 N 2570 N -124 N 95.18%
Snow Handling 11th 59.4 Km/H 60.9 Km/H -1.5 Km/H 97.54%
Snow Slalom 14th 3.21 m/sec2 3.31 m/sec2 -0.1 m/sec2 96.98%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Noise 15th 72.1 dB 70.3 dB +1.8 dB 97.5%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wear 20th 37350 KM 50500 KM -13150 KM 73.96%
Value 9th 8.57 Price/1000 6.64 Price/1000 +1.93 Price/1000 77.48%
Rolling Resistance 18th 9.05 kg / t 7.28 kg / t +1.77 kg / t 80.44%
16th

Barum Polaris 5

205/55 R16 91H
Barum Polaris 5
  • EU Label: C/C/72
  • 3PMSF: yes
  • Price: 320.00
Test # Result Best Diff %
Dry Braking 17th 45.5 M 43 M +2.5 M 94.51%
Dry Handling 3rd 109.9 Km/H 110.6 Km/H -0.7 Km/H 99.37%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wet Braking 17th 58.9 M 54 M +4.9 M 91.68%
Wet Handling 17th 73.07 Km/H 76.01 Km/H -2.94 Km/H 96.13%
Wet Circle 18th 12.72 s 12.26 s +0.46 s 96.38%
Straight Aqua 18th 75.4 Km/H 84.5 Km/H -9.1 Km/H 89.23%
Curved Aquaplaning 18th 2.88 m/sec2 3.93 m/sec2 -1.05 m/sec2 73.28%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Snow Braking 14th 30 M 29.1 M +0.9 M 97%
Snow Traction 2nd 2526 N 2570 N -44 N 98.29%
Snow Handling 7th 59.6 Km/H 60.9 Km/H -1.3 Km/H 97.87%
Snow Slalom 10th 3.23 m/sec2 3.31 m/sec2 -0.08 m/sec2 97.58%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Noise 15th 72.1 dB 70.3 dB +1.8 dB 97.5%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wear 15th 39500 KM 50500 KM -11000 KM 78.22%
Value 7th 8.1 Price/1000 6.64 Price/1000 +1.46 Price/1000 81.98%
Rolling Resistance 1st 7.28 kg / t 100%
16th

GT Radial WinterPro2 Evo

205/55 R16 91H
GT Radial WinterPro2 Evo
  • EU Label: D/B/70
  • 3PMSF: yes
  • Price: 280.00
Test # Result Best Diff %
Dry Braking 15th 45.2 M 43 M +2.2 M 95.13%
Dry Handling 19th 108.3 Km/H 110.6 Km/H -2.3 Km/H 97.92%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wet Braking 5th 56.2 M 54 M +2.2 M 96.09%
Wet Handling 19th 72.77 Km/H 76.01 Km/H -3.24 Km/H 95.74%
Wet Circle 17th 12.71 s 12.26 s +0.45 s 96.46%
Straight Aqua 19th 75.3 Km/H 84.5 Km/H -9.2 Km/H 89.11%
Curved Aquaplaning 19th 2.68 m/sec2 3.93 m/sec2 -1.25 m/sec2 68.19%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Snow Braking 6th 29.3 M 29.1 M +0.2 M 99.32%
Snow Traction 9th 2486 N 2570 N -84 N 96.73%
Snow Handling 2nd 60.4 Km/H 60.9 Km/H -0.5 Km/H 99.18%
Snow Slalom 14th 3.21 m/sec2 3.31 m/sec2 -0.1 m/sec2 96.98%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Noise 2nd 70.8 dB 70.3 dB +0.5 dB 99.29%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wear 17th 38335 KM 50500 KM -12165 KM 75.91%
Value 3rd 7.3 Price/1000 6.64 Price/1000 +0.66 Price/1000 90.96%
Rolling Resistance 15th 8.79 kg / t 7.28 kg / t +1.51 kg / t 82.82%
18th

Firestone Winterhawk 4

205/55 R16 91H
Firestone Winterhawk 4
  • EU Label: C/B/71
  • 3PMSF: yes
  • Price: 320.00
Test # Result Best Diff %
Dry Braking 19th 46.3 M 43 M +3.3 M 92.87%
Dry Handling 20th 108.2 Km/H 110.6 Km/H -2.4 Km/H 97.83%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wet Braking 3rd 55.4 M 54 M +1.4 M 97.47%
Wet Handling 16th 73.24 Km/H 76.01 Km/H -2.77 Km/H 96.36%
Wet Circle 15th 12.67 s 12.26 s +0.41 s 96.76%
Straight Aqua 3rd 83.9 Km/H 84.5 Km/H -0.6 Km/H 99.29%
Curved Aquaplaning 8th 3.48 m/sec2 3.93 m/sec2 -0.45 m/sec2 88.55%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Snow Braking 20th 30.9 M 29.1 M +1.8 M 94.17%
Snow Traction 19th 2427 N 2570 N -143 N 94.44%
Snow Handling 14th 59 Km/H 60.9 Km/H -1.9 Km/H 96.88%
Snow Slalom 20th 3.12 m/sec2 3.31 m/sec2 -0.19 m/sec2 94.26%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Noise 6th 71.2 dB 70.3 dB +0.9 dB 98.74%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wear 18th 37400 KM 50500 KM -13100 KM 74.06%
Value 8th 8.56 Price/1000 6.64 Price/1000 +1.92 Price/1000 77.57%
Rolling Resistance 8th 8.02 kg / t 7.28 kg / t +0.74 kg / t 90.77%
18th

Fulda Kristall Control HP2

205/55 R16 91H
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
  • EU Label: C/C/72
  • 3PMSF: yes
  • Price: 360.00
Test # Result Best Diff %
Dry Braking 20th 46.4 M 43 M +3.4 M 92.67%
Dry Handling 9th 109.3 Km/H 110.6 Km/H -1.3 Km/H 98.82%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wet Braking 20th 60.3 M 54 M +6.3 M 89.55%
Wet Handling 20th 71.49 Km/H 76.01 Km/H -4.52 Km/H 94.05%
Wet Circle 20th 12.84 s 12.26 s +0.58 s 95.48%
Straight Aqua 14th 79.5 Km/H 84.5 Km/H -5 Km/H 94.08%
Curved Aquaplaning 6th 3.58 m/sec2 3.93 m/sec2 -0.35 m/sec2 91.09%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Snow Braking 11th 29.6 M 29.1 M +0.5 M 98.31%
Snow Traction 10th 2483 N 2570 N -87 N 96.61%
Snow Handling 3rd 60.2 Km/H 60.9 Km/H -0.7 Km/H 98.85%
Snow Slalom 5th 3.29 m/sec2 3.31 m/sec2 -0.02 m/sec2 99.4%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Noise 20th 72.9 dB 70.3 dB +2.6 dB 96.43%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wear 10th 41810 KM 50500 KM -8690 KM 82.79%
Value 10th 8.61 Price/1000 6.64 Price/1000 +1.97 Price/1000 77.12%
Rolling Resistance 17th 8.92 kg / t 7.28 kg / t +1.64 kg / t 81.61%
Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906  plus
  • EU Label: D/B/71
  • 3PMSF: yes
  • Price: 380.00
Test # Result Best Diff %
Dry Braking 4th 43.9 M 43 M +0.9 M 97.95%
Dry Handling 9th 109.3 Km/H 110.6 Km/H -1.3 Km/H 98.82%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wet Braking 11th 57.9 M 54 M +3.9 M 93.26%
Wet Handling 12th 73.75 Km/H 76.01 Km/H -2.26 Km/H 97.03%
Wet Circle 4th 12.4 s 12.26 s +0.14 s 98.87%
Straight Aqua 9th 81.1 Km/H 84.5 Km/H -3.4 Km/H 95.98%
Curved Aquaplaning 12th 3.28 m/sec2 3.93 m/sec2 -0.65 m/sec2 83.46%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Snow Braking 19th 30.8 M 29.1 M +1.7 M 94.48%
Snow Traction 20th 2271 N 2570 N -299 N 88.37%
Snow Handling 20th 57.5 Km/H 60.9 Km/H -3.4 Km/H 94.42%
Snow Slalom 17th 3.15 m/sec2 3.31 m/sec2 -0.16 m/sec2 95.17%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Noise 12th 71.7 dB 70.3 dB +1.4 dB 98.05%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wear 19th 37360 KM 50500 KM -13140 KM 73.98%
Value 17th 10.17 Price/1000 6.64 Price/1000 +3.53 Price/1000 65.29%
Rolling Resistance 19th 9.75 kg / t 7.28 kg / t +2.47 kg / t 74.67%

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