ADAC: Winter Tire Test R16 2017

This year the German motoring organisation ADAC have tested winter tyres in 195/65 R15 and 215/65 R16. The 195/65 R16 winter tyre test continues Continentals winter dominance, with another win for the Continental WinterContact TS860.

Second and third places were taken by new products from mid-range manufacturers Dunlop and the Michelin owned Kleber brand.

Continental WinterContact TS 860 - Winner Recommended

87 57

· Winter · 2016 · Passenger - Performance Winter / Snow

Verdict:
Very well-balanced, top marks in the wet, especially good on snow. Good on dry roads and low fuel consumption.
Treadwear Wet Performance Dry Performance Winter / Snow Performance Fuel Consumption

Europe · Russia+ · South Korea

Test Score:

2.1
Kleber Krisalp HP3 Recommended

80 52

· Winter · 2016 · Passenger - Performance Winter / Snow

Verdict:
A very balanced winter tyre with low wear. Good in the dry and on snowy roads.
Treadwear Fuel Consumption Dry Performance Winter / Snow Performance Wet Performance

Europe · Russia+

Test Score:

2.4
Dunlop Winter Response 2 Recommended

85 40

· Winter · 2013 · Passenger - Performance Winter / Snow

Verdict:
Good in the wet and on snow and ice. Low fuel consumption. Compared to the best, slightly weak in the dry.
Treadwear Wet Performance Winter / Snow Performance Fuel Consumption

Europe

Test Score:

2.6
Goodyear UltraGrip 9

82 46

· Winter · 2014 · Passenger - Performance Winter / Snow

Verdict:
Especially good in the wet, good in the dry. Low wear. Slightly weaker in the snow.
Treadwear Wet Performance Dry Performance Fuel Consumption

Europe · Russia+

Test Score:

2.7
Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W452

82 34

· Winter · 2015 · Passenger - Performance Winter / Snow

Verdict:
Good on dry roads. Slightly weaker than the best on test in the snow and wet.
Treadwear Fuel Consumption Dry Performance Noise / Comfort

Europe · Russia+

Test Score:

2.7
Vredestein Snowtrac 5

75 22

· Winter · 2014 · Passenger - Performance Winter / Snow

Verdict:
Particularly good on dry roads. Weak in the snow, slightly weak in the wet. Relatively high wear.
Fuel Consumption Dry Performance Noise / Comfort

USA+ · Canada · Europe · Russia+

Test Score:

3
Yokohama W.Drive V905

74 21

· Winter · 2014 · Passenger - Performance Winter / Snow

Verdict:
Best marks in the dry, good on snow. Weak in the wet, high wear.
Fuel Consumption Dry Performance Winter / Snow Performance Noise / Comfort

USA+ · Canada · Europe · Russia+

Test Score:

3
Falken Eurowinter HS01

73 41

· Winter · 2016 · Passenger - Performance Winter / Snow

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

USA+ · Canada · Europe · Russia+

Test Score:

3.1
Firestone Winterhawk 3

71 28

· Winter · 2013 · Passenger - Performance Winter / Snow

Verdict:
Good in the dry, low fuel consumption. Relatively weak in the wet and on snow.
Fuel Consumption Dry Performance

Europe · Russia+

Test Score:

3.1
Nokian WR D4

76 37

· Winter · 2015 · Passenger - Performance Winter / Snow

Verdict:
Top marks in the snow, good in the dry, low fuel consumption. Weak in the wet, high wear.
Fuel Consumption Dry Performance Winter / Snow Performance Noise / Comfort

Europe · Russia+ · Oceania

Test Score:

3.1

Year: 2017
Tire Test Original Link: Visit Website
Max Score, points: 60
Tire Size: 195/65R16
Season: Winter
Auto Type: Passenger
List Type: Professional Tire Test
Region: Europe
Date added: Nov 02, 2018
Date updated: Nov 27, 2020

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