ADAC: Winter Tire Test R17 2016

In the tire size 225/45 R17, the ADAC has tested 13 winter tires with the speed index H. This sporty tire size is widely used in the middle class. Between a good and two bad tires, a broad midfield with specific strengths and weaknesses stretches. Here is something for every vehicle use.

Dunlop Winter Sport 5 - Winner

82 57

· Winter · 2015 · Passenger - Performance Winter / Snow

Verdict:
Very balanced, especially good on wet and snow, good on dry and icy roads, low fuel consumption.
Dry Performance Ice Performance Wet Performance Fuel Consumption Treadwear Winter / Snow Performance

Europe · Russia+

Test Score:

2.2
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3

81 59

· Winter · 2014 · Passenger - Performance Winter / Snow

Verdict:
Good all-rounder with only slight weaknesses.
Treadwear Fuel Consumption

USA+ · Canada · Europe · Russia+ · East Asia

Test Score:

2.9
Firestone Winterhawk 3

71 28

· Winter · 2013 · Passenger - Performance Winter / Snow

Verdict:
Top marks on ice, relatively quiet. Slightly weaker on dry and especially wet surfaces.
Ice Performance Fuel Consumption Treadwear

Europe · Russia+

Test Score:

3
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen-1

83 45

· Winter · 2015 · Passenger - Performance Winter / Snow

Verdict:
Top ratings on snow and ice as well as in fuel consumption. Slight weaknesses on dry roads
Ice Performance Treadwear Winter / Snow Performance Fuel Consumption

Europe · Russia+ · China

Test Score:

3
Hankook Winter i*cept evo2 W320

78 25

· Winter · 2015 · Passenger - Performance Winter / Snow

Verdict:
Especially good on dry roads, strong in the snow. Relatively weak in the wet.
Ice Performance Fuel Consumption Dry Performance Winter / Snow Performance Treadwear

USA+ · Canada · Europe · Russia+ · South Korea

Test Score:

3
Nokian WR D4

76 37

· Winter · 2015 · Passenger - Performance Winter / Snow

Verdict:
Relatively good on snow and ice, good on dry roads. Somewhat weaker in the wet, poor wear.
Ice Performance Fuel Consumption Dry Performance Winter / Snow Performance

Europe · Russia+ · Oceania

Test Score:

3
Uniroyal MS Plus 77

80 28

· Winter · 2013 · Passenger - Performance Winter / Snow

Verdict:
Top marks in the wet. Relatively weak on dry roads and on ice.
Treadwear Wet Performance Winter / Snow Performance Fuel Consumption

Europe · Russia+

Test Score:

3.2
Bridgestone Blizzak LM001

69 44

· Winter · 2014 · Passenger - Performance Winter / Snow

Verdict:
Top marks in the dry, good in the wet. Weak on snow.
Ice Performance Wet Performance Dry Performance Fuel Consumption Treadwear Noise / Comfort

USA+ · Canada · Europe · Russia+

Test Score:

3.3
Viking SnowTech II

66 9

· Winter · Passenger - Studless Ice & Snow · For Nordic Winter x

Verdict:
Good in the snow. Relatively weak on dry and wet, high fuel consumption.
Treadwear Fuel Consumption Winter / Snow Performance Noise / Comfort

Europe

Test Score:

3.4
Vredestein Wintrac Xtreme S

75 20

· Winter · 2013 · Passenger - Performance Winter / Snow

Verdict:
Especially good in the wet, good on dry roads. Weak on snow, high fuel consumption and wear.
Ice Performance Wet Performance Dry Performance Fuel Consumption

USA+ · Canada · Europe · Russia+

Test Score:

3.4
Yokohama W.Drive V905

74 21

· Winter · 2014 · Passenger - Performance Winter / Snow

Verdict:
Good on dry roads and on snow. Weak on wet and ice, higher fuel consumption and wear.
Fuel Consumption Dry Performance Winter / Snow Performance Noise / Comfort

USA+ · Canada · Europe · Russia+

Test Score:

3.5
Matador MP92 Sibir Snow

69 19

· Winter · 2012 · Light Truck / SUV - Light Truck/SUV Performance Winter / Snow

Verdict:
Good on snow, relatively low fuel consumption. Weak in the wet.
Ice Performance Fuel Consumption Winter / Snow Performance Treadwear Wet Performance

Europe · Russia+

Test Score:

3.7
BFGoodrich g-Force Winter

76 10

· Winter · 2008 · Passenger - Performance Winter / Snow

Verdict:
Top grade in wear, good on snow and ice, low fuel consumption. Weak in the wet.
Ice Performance Treadwear Winter / Snow Performance Fuel Consumption Wet Performance Noise / Comfort

Europe · Russia+

Test Score:

3.9