ADAC: 4x4/SUV Winter Tire Test 2017

This year the German motoring organisation ADAC have tested winter tyres in 215/65 R16. Unusually for a winter tyre test, Continental faulter in this 215/65 R16 SUV tyre size, only finishing seventh overall. This leaves the door open for Dunlop to take first place with the Winter Sport 5 which proves to have a very balanced all round performance with no glaring weaknesses.

BF Goodrich finished in a very strong second place, winning the majority of the test categories but missing out on the top spot due to a slightly weak wet performance, where as the third placed Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen-1 proved to be extremely strong in the wet, but a little disappointing on snow.

Dunlop Winter Sport 5 - Winner Recommended

82 57

· Winter · 2015 · Passenger - Performance Winter / Snow

Verdict:
A very balanced winter tyre with top marks in the wet. Good in the dry, and on snow and ice. Low fuel consumption.
Treadwear Wet Performance Dry Performance Winter / Snow Performance Fuel Consumption

Europe · Russia+

Test Score:

2.3
BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2

79 39

· Winter · 2016 · Passenger - Performance Winter / Snow

Verdict:
Top marks in the snow, low fuel consumption and wear. Slightly weaker in the wet and dry when compared to the best.
Treadwear Fuel Consumption Winter / Snow Performance

Europe · Russia+

Test Score:

2.6
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen-1

83 45

· Winter · 2015 · Passenger - Performance Winter / Snow

Verdict:
Especially good in the wet, good in the dry, best fuel consumption. Slightly weak on snow.
Treadwear Wet Performance Dry Performance Fuel Consumption

Europe · Russia+ · China

Test Score:

2.6
Nokian WR D4

76 37

· Winter · 2015 · Passenger - Performance Winter / Snow

Verdict:
Top marks on snow, good in the dry. Slightly weak in the wet when compared to the best.
Treadwear Fuel Consumption Dry Performance Winter / Snow Performance

Europe · Russia+ · Oceania

Test Score:

2.6
Michelin Alpin 5

82 38

· Winter · 2014 · Passenger - Performance Winter / Snow

Verdict:
Top marks in wear, very good in the dry, good in the wet. Slightly weak in the snow and loud.
Treadwear Wet Performance Dry Performance Fuel Consumption Noise / Comfort

Europe · Russia+ · Japan

Test Score:

2.7
Sava Eskimo HP2

68 32

· Winter · 2016 · Passenger - Performance Winter / Snow

Verdict:
Best rating on ice, good in the dry, low wear. Slightly weak in the wet.
Treadwear Fuel Consumption Dry Performance Winter / Snow Performance Noise / Comfort

Europe · Russia+

Test Score:

2.7
Continental WinterContact TS 850 P SUV

79 40

· Winter · 2014 · Light Truck / SUV - Light Truck/SUV Performance Winter / Snow

Verdict:
Especially good in the wet and snow, good in the dry, low wear. Slightly weak on ice.
Treadwear Wet Performance Dry Performance Fuel Consumption

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

Test Score:

2.8
Pirelli Scorpion Winter

77 38

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

Verdict:
Top marks in the wet, good in the dry. Slightly weak in snow and ice, high fuel consumption.
Treadwear Wet Performance Dry Performance Noise / Comfort

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

Test Score:

2.8
Fulda Kristall Control HP2

69 37

· Winter · 2016 · Passenger - Performance Winter / Snow

Verdict:
Very good in the dry and wet, low fuel consumption and low wear. Weak on snow.
Treadwear Wet Performance Dry Performance Fuel Consumption

Europe · Russia+

Test Score:

2.9
Avon WV7 SNOW

75 18

· Winter · 2016 · Passenger - Performance Winter / Snow

Verdict:
Good in the wet. Weak on dry, snow covered and icy roads, high wear.
Wet Performance Fuel Consumption Noise / Comfort

Europe · Russia+

Test Score:

3.1

Year: 2017
Tire Test Original Link: Visit Website
Max Score, points: 10
Tire Size: 215/65R16
Season: Winter
Auto Type: Light Truck / SUV / 4*4
List Type: Professional Tire Test
Region: Europe
Date added: Nov 02, 2018
Date updated: Nov 27, 2020

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