Passenger Car Winter Premium Touring Tyres
Below are all the reviewed passenger car winter premium touring tyres on Tyre Reviews. Please click into each tyre for further details.
| Tyre Reviewed | Dry Grip | Wet Grip | Feedback | Handling | Wear | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apollo Aspire XP Winter (3) | 87% | 97% | 80% | 80% | 100% | 97% |
| Dunlop Winter Response 2 (10) | 86% | 90% | 92% | 82% | 87% | 93% |
| Laufenn I Fit Plus (3) | 87% | 93% | 83% | 93% | 83% | 93% |
| Michelin Alpin 7 (5) | 84% | 88% | 66% | 85% | 100% | 100% |
| Pirelli Ice Zero FR (4) | 100% | 100% | 87% | 93% | 80% | 88% |
| Nexen Winguard Snow G3 (7) | 90% | 90% | 87% | 87% | 78% | 93% |
| Michelin Primacy Alpin PA3 (8) | 91% | 95% | 91% | 76% | 96% | 86% |
| Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8 (7) | 83% | 79% | 84% | 89% | 84% | 80% |
| Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2 (4) | 83% | 95% | 77% | 55% | 100% | 100% |
| BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 (26) | 86% | 90% | 80% | 85% | 85% | 91% |
| Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 (14) | 92% | 90% | 89% | 89% | 80% | 83% |
| Michelin Alpin 5 (24) | 85% | 93% | 84% | 78% | 91% | 90% |
| Michelin Primacy Alpin (5) | 84% | 96% | 80% | 84% | 80% | 88% |
| Goodyear UltraGrip 9 Plus (6) | 92% | 93% | 80% | 77% | 97% | 85% |
| Vredestein Wintrac (3) | 87% | 93% | 90% | 63% | 80% | 87% |
| Michelin Alpin 6 (30) | 89% | 92% | 85% | 83% | 85% | 90% |
| Goodyear UltraGrip 8 (58) | 88% | 92% | 86% | 82% | 86% | 87% |
| General Altimax Winter 3 (3) | 83% | 80% | 73% | 80% | 85% | 80% |
| Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 (11) | 81% | 76% | 88% | 85% | 80% | 94% |
| Falken Eurowinter HS01 (22) | 88% | 90% | 85% | 76% | 88% | 80% |
| Goodyear UltraGrip 9 (39) | 82% | 89% | 81% | 83% | 84% | 90% |
| Falken Eurowinter HS449 (35) | 85% | 87% | 80% | 77% | 85% | 84% |
| Michelin X Ice North 4 (9) | 76% | 71% | 76% | 79% | 88% | 83% |
| Continental WinterContact TS 860 (49) | 89% | 92% | 84% | 86% | 83% | 86% |
| Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 2 (7) | 85% | 85% | 85% | 83% | 98% | 87% |
| Vredestein Snowtrac 5 (6) | 85% | 87% | 90% | 80% | 80% | 85% |
| Michelin X Ice Snow (14) | 79% | 79% | 75% | 73% | 88% | 88% |
| Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 (6) | 87% | 87% | 80% | 82% | 80% | 77% |
| Continental WinterContact TS 850 (56) | 88% | 90% | 85% | 85% | 85% | 90% |
| Hankook Winter I cept iZ2 W616 (4) | 85% | 70% | 85% | 80% | 80% | 93% |
| Continental WinterContact TS 870 (18) | 88% | 93% | 73% | 82% | 85% | 86% |
| Hankook Winter i cept RS (6) | 80% | 77% | 85% | 77% | 90% | 82% |
| Nokian Nordman 7 (6) | 76% | 78% | 63% | 76% | 90% | 82% |
| Firestone Winterhawk 4 (4) | 83% | 85% | 83% | 63% | 87% | 85% |
| Hankook Winter i pike RS2 (3) | 77% | 83% | 67% | 77% | 90% | 73% |
| Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 (10) | 81% | 83% | 78% | 71% | 89% | 69% |
| Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 (6) | 76% | 72% | 62% | 88% | 92% | 67% |
| Bridgestone Blizzak WS80 (3) | 70% | 80% | 65% | 70% | 83% | 75% |
| Toyo SNOWPROX S 942 (5) | 80% | 82% | 76% | 74% | 86% | 90% |
| Nokian Hakkapeliitta R (8) | 82% | 64% | 77% | 73% | 86% | 91% |
| Hankook Winter i cept RS2 (47) | 85% | 85% | 76% | 79% | 85% | 76% |
| Hankook Winter I cept RS3 (17) | 87% | 87% | 76% | 81% | 81% | 66% |
| Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 (5) | 70% | 78% | 67% | 70% | 75% | 63% |
| Nokian Hakkapeliitta R3 (14) | 72% | 74% | 71% | 70% | 63% | 88% |
| Nokian WR D4 (71) | 81% | 82% | 79% | 79% | 67% | 83% |
| Kumho Winter Craft WP51 (14) | 81% | 75% | 71% | 72% | 82% | 84% |
| Bridgestone Blizzak DM V2 (4) | 83% | 78% | 78% | 80% | 50% | 73% |
| Pirelli Cinturato Winter (7) | 74% | 87% | 74% | 74% | 72% | 81% |
| Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 (3) | 80% | 87% | 80% | 77% | 60% | 77% |
| Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 (8) | 75% | 79% | 76% | 76% | 87% | 75% |
| Bridgestone Blizzak Ice (3) | 85% | 80% | 85% | 75% | 85% | 85% |
| Uniroyal WinterExpert (5) | 86% | 92% | 74% | 74% | 77% | 72% |
| Toyo Snowprox S954 (5) | 78% | 63% | 73% | 78% | 73% | 83% |
| Michelin X Ice Xi3 (12) | 82% | 75% | 70% | 60% | 78% | 79% |
| Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 (90) | 79% | 86% | 77% | 73% | 62% | 75% |
| Toyo Snowprox S943 (7) | 76% | 77% | 72% | 64% | 82% | 71% |
| Kumho Winter Craft WP52 (7) | 77% | 69% | 70% | 73% | 75% | 73% |
| Pirelli Winter Snow Control Series 3 (10) | 82% | 86% | 74% | 78% | 74% | 71% |
| Continental VikingContact 6 (5) | 76% | 78% | 76% | 70% | 85% | 76% |
| Continental VikingContact 7 (13) | 60% | 64% | 57% | 64% | 56% | 83% |
| Toyo Snowprox S953 (10) | 77% | 69% | 64% | 74% | 75% | 74% |
| Avon WT7 (3) | 60% | 63% | 30% | 37% | 63% | 77% |
| Goodyear UltraGrip Ice Arctic (4) | 60% | 65% | 58% | 68% | 60% | 53% |
| Pirelli Ice Zero 2 (3) | 77% | 73% | 63% | 60% | 57% | 57% |
| Kumho WinterCraft WP71 (15) | 68% | 61% | 56% | 56% | 73% | 51% |
| Yokohama iceGUARD iG65 (3) | 75% | 50% | 50% | 60% | 80% | 75% |
| Firestone WinterForce 2 (4) | 58% | 48% | 35% | 50% | 63% | 58% |
| Yokohama ICE GUARD IG50 PLUS (3) | 40% | 43% | 43% | 43% | 60% | 53% |
| Kumho I Zen KW31 (3) | 60% | 37% | 50% | 47% | 60% | 50% |
Passenger Car Winter Premium Touring Tyres with no reviews
BFGoodrich G Force Stud, BFGoodrich Winter TA KSI, Bridgestone Blizzak 6, Bridgestone Blizzak DM V3, Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 EVO, Bridgestone Blizzak Spike 3, Bridgestone Blizzak VRX2, Bridgestone Blizzak W810, Bridgestone DriveGuard Winter, Bridgestone Noranza 001, Continental ContiWinterContact TS815 ContiSeal, Continental IceContact 2, Continental IceContact 3, Continental VikingContact 8, Continental WinterContact SI, Cooper Discoverer True North, Cooper Evolution Winter, Cooper Weathermaster S100, Dunlop Winter Maxx 2, Falken Espia EPZ II, Falken Espia Ice, Falken Eurowinter HS01 Runflat, Falken EUROWINTER HS02, Falken Eurowinter HS437, Falken Winterpeak F Snow 1, General Altimax Arctic 12, General Altimax Nordic 12, General Altimax Winter 3, Gislaved Nord Frost 200, Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2, Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 3, Goodyear WinterCommand Ultra, GT Radial IcePro 3, Hankook iON i*cept, Hankook Winter i cept IZ3, Kumho WinterCraft Ice, Kumho WinterCraft WP72, Nexen Winguard Ice, Nexen WINGUARD ice 3, Nexen Winguard WT1, Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 EV, Nokian Hakkapeliitta 7, Nokian Nordman 8, Nokian Snowproof 2, Nokian WR C3, Nokian WR Snowproof, Pirelli Ice Friction, Pirelli Ice Zero, Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico, Pirelli Powergy Winter, Pirelli Scorpion IceZero 2, Pirelli Winter Carving Edge, Pirelli Winter Icecontrol, Reference Winter, Reference Winter Worn, Sava Eskimo Stud, Toyo Observe Ice Freezer, Uniroyal Tiger Paw Ice & Snow 3, Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906, Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906 plus, Yokohama BluEarth Winter WY01, Yokohama iceGUARD iG52c, Yokohama iceGUARD iG53, Yokohama iceGUARD iG60, Yokohama IceGUARD Stud iG55
Passenger Car Winter Premium Touring Tyres Tyre Review Highlights
Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 rated 97% while driving a Volkswagen Caddy
Driving on a combination of roads for 31070 average miles
Driving on a combination of roads for 31070 average miles
One of the best tyres for nordic weathers. I felt very safe and confident when using these tires. Drive according to the weather and traffic rhythm. Speed limits and keep your distance when driving. Excellent tires!
Nokian Snowproof 2 rated 96% while driving a Volvo V50 estate
Driving on a combination of roads for 4000 average miles
Driving on a combination of roads for 4000 average miles
Great winter tires for the price! Very comfortable and low noise level. Feel great on the highway. Drive in the snow without any problems. Used them all winter with no issues. Excellent wear.
Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 rated 79% while driving a Subaru 2.0 Crosstrek
Driving on a combination of roads for 5000 average miles
Driving on a combination of roads for 5000 average miles
This morning I drove on mostly dry roads at 23f/5c going an average of (55mph/88.5kmh). It handled well during any lane changes, has good acceleration from a stop and has a pleasant feeling ride. On a separate road trip last week, also dry roads, but almost exclusively highway driving (65-80mph/100-130kmh) I had a similar experience albeit with a little more road noise than I cared for. In dry or wet I don't like the handling too much for roundabouts and in general turns at speed. The tires are excellent in snow, slush and ice.
Falken Eurowinter HS01 rated 74% while driving a Mazda MX5
Driving on mostly town for 1200 spirited miles
Driving on mostly town for 1200 spirited miles
I was pleasantly surprised by the lower sound level compared to other snow tires, however they were still quite loud. I have been very happy with them grip-wise and they seem to have great control and braking in the snow. They were also fairly cheap compared to other more well-known brands. Overall very happy with them.
Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 rated 78% while driving a Volkswagen (B8) 1.4 TSI (150 Hp) DSG ACT
Driving on mostly country roads for 8500 easy going miles
Driving on mostly country roads for 8500 easy going miles
For now the best winter tyres I have owned. Fuel consumption matches the summer tyres or do better.
Drove 8500km in cold conditions. You notice that the tyres are not made for dry asfalt or rain. But they are nordic winter tyres...
Went to the Nordkapp in northern Norway 72⁰ north. And on icy conditions the are great. Many times I was surprised how much traction the tyres gave!
But there were also a few times that I was surprised I was sliding. It happens during moments there was slush on the road and I was sliding on al four wheels with 65/70km/h. Not ideal, going downhill in a corner.
On a other moment when the road was fully covered with a layer of fresh ice the tyres could not handle it either. But I think spike tires on that moment was the only option. The way back we used on the same stretch of road tyre chains.
In general the tyres gave a surprised amount of grip during the whole trip. But during temperatures around 0 with still snow/slush on the road the tyres where not in their element, and you have to take it easy.
About the wear of the tyres, I don't really know yet. I used them about 8500km. But I saw on the front tyres the inside was a little bit cupped, I don't know if it has to do with the alignment with the car, or with the load of the car, or the normal wear. But that is what I have seen yet.
Drove 8500km in cold conditions. You notice that the tyres are not made for dry asfalt or rain. But they are nordic winter tyres...
Went to the Nordkapp in northern Norway 72⁰ north. And on icy conditions the are great. Many times I was surprised how much traction the tyres gave!
But there were also a few times that I was surprised I was sliding. It happens during moments there was slush on the road and I was sliding on al four wheels with 65/70km/h. Not ideal, going downhill in a corner.
On a other moment when the road was fully covered with a layer of fresh ice the tyres could not handle it either. But I think spike tires on that moment was the only option. The way back we used on the same stretch of road tyre chains.
In general the tyres gave a surprised amount of grip during the whole trip. But during temperatures around 0 with still snow/slush on the road the tyres where not in their element, and you have to take it easy.
About the wear of the tyres, I don't really know yet. I used them about 8500km. But I saw on the front tyres the inside was a little bit cupped, I don't know if it has to do with the alignment with the car, or with the load of the car, or the normal wear. But that is what I have seen yet.
Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 rated 60% while driving a Honda Clarity Plug in Hybrid
Driving on a combination of roads for 8000 easy going miles
Driving on a combination of roads for 8000 easy going miles
I have had these Nokians on both my Honda and my Mercedes, and I don't think I would get them again. I do live in the woods of Quebec Canada, so we put snow tires through their paces here. If there is any snow build up at all, the Honda can't make it up hills, and we need to have the 4matic Mercedes to get to work. Now with that car having these tires it's clear that the tire lacks grip on heavy snow or any ice. The Hankooks I had previously on the Mercedes were better in almost all situations.
Dunlop Winter Maxx 2 rated 66% while driving a Hyundai Sonata Ultimate 1.6t
Driving on a combination of roads for 3000 average miles
Driving on a combination of roads for 3000 average miles
They feel better and drive nicer than my previous winter tires on another car (Sailun Iceblazers on a focus), however the car’s front end power is a bit too much as soon as there is snow. Braking seems to be longer, especially if the snow isn’t sticky. They are good to use wherever as long as you’re driving softly and with ample grip available from the road surface. I’d say they are good value if you can find them for cheap, just a bit over the price of economy winter tires
Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 rated 86% while driving a Kia Motors ceed
Driving on mostly town for 2000 average miles
Driving on mostly town for 2000 average miles
I had these tires for approximately 2000 miles (3200 km) and I love them.
The dry grip is exceptional for these kind of dimensions on the tyre.
The wet grip is pretty good.
I've found that when braking on a thin layer of snow, in -7 degrees, the tires felt mushy, but I guess it is expected, since it is a softer composite vs summer tires.
I'd buy them anytime for any car, especially if the needed dimensions are lower I'd rather spend money on these premium tires than on something budget.
It is a moderately dry climate in which I am in, so no snow or ice grip experiences with this one.
The dry grip is exceptional for these kind of dimensions on the tyre.
The wet grip is pretty good.
I've found that when braking on a thin layer of snow, in -7 degrees, the tires felt mushy, but I guess it is expected, since it is a softer composite vs summer tires.
I'd buy them anytime for any car, especially if the needed dimensions are lower I'd rather spend money on these premium tires than on something budget.
It is a moderately dry climate in which I am in, so no snow or ice grip experiences with this one.
Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 rated 87% while driving a Mazda cx5
Driving on mostly town for 2000 spirited miles
Driving on mostly town for 2000 spirited miles
I like this tire comfort. With this tire my Mazda CX-5 received in improvement in noise level, like I performed a noise isolation.
It is so soft and quite, I really like it.
In terms of car handling, it still very good, not as good as my previous Blizzak DM-V2. The feedback after wheel turning is a bit slower. I would not recommend it for a track day )
It is so soft and quite, I really like it.
In terms of car handling, it still very good, not as good as my previous Blizzak DM-V2. The feedback after wheel turning is a bit slower. I would not recommend it for a track day )
Hankook Winter i cept RS2 rated 77% while driving a Volkswagen bora tdi
Driving on a combination of roads for 30000 spirited miles
Driving on a combination of roads for 30000 spirited miles
I had the tyres on my 2005 diesel vw bora for over 6 years. Ran them all year both in the city, during cross-Europe trips and in severe winter conditions. They wore well (put around 50.000 km on them). They made my car snap oversteer twice, once on wet pavement, once on dry pavement while breaking in a corner at about 70 km/h. They seamed to sit on the sidewall for a while before gripping in a reassuring manner on dry pavement.
Yokohama iceGUARD iG60 rated 77% while driving a Mitsubishi ASX Outlander Sport
Driving on a combination of roads for 1000 average miles
Driving on a combination of roads for 1000 average miles
Very quiet and comfortable tires, they have excellent grip on snow/ice. Handling is not the most responsive and it goes the safe route of understeering when passing the limits.
Laufenn I Fit Plus rated 88% while driving a BMW 316d
Driving on a combination of roads for 6000 average miles
Driving on a combination of roads for 6000 average miles
I reluctantly mounted two Laufenn iFit Plus tires on the rear axle of my BMW F31 316d. They replaced a set of Kleber winter tires after one unexpectedly succumbed to a pothole. The Laufenns have far exceeded my expectations in winter conditions. They perform exceptionally well on both snow and ice, providing excellent traction. If you look for winter tires, I highly recommend them—not only is their performance outstanding, but their price-to-quality ratio is probably the best you can get.
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