ADAC: Winter Tire Test R14 2018

This year the German motoring organisation ADAC have tested winter tires in 175/65 R14.

Test continue Continentals winter dominance, with win for the Continental WinterContact TS860.

Continental WinterContact TS 860 - Winner Recommended

87 57

· Winter · 2016 · Passenger - Performance Winter / Snow

Verdict:
Very balanced winter tires with top marks in the wet and snow, good in the dry.
Wet Performance Winter / Snow Performance

Europe · Russia+ · South Korea

Test Score:

2.1
Dunlop Winter Response 2 Recommended

85 40

· Winter · 2013 · Passenger - Performance Winter / Snow

Verdict:
A very balanced winter tire, very good in the wet and on snow, low fuel consumption, good in the dry.
Rolling Resistance Wet Performance Winter / Snow Performance

Europe

Test Score:

2.1
Firestone Winterhawk 3

71 28

· Winter · 2013 · Passenger - Performance Winter / Snow

Verdict:
Top marks in the dry, low fuel consumption. Slightly weak in the wet.
Rolling Resistance Dry Performance Wet Performance

Europe · Russia+

Test Score:

2.6
Nokian WR D4

76 37

· Winter · 2015 · Passenger - Performance Winter / Snow

Verdict:
Good in the wet and on ice. Relatively weak in the snow.
Wet Performance Ice braking Comfort Winter / Snow Performance

Europe · Russia+ · Oceania

Test Score:

2.7
Goodyear UltraGrip 9

82 46

· Winter · 2014 · Passenger - Performance Winter / Snow

Verdict:
Top marks in wear, good in the wet, low fuel consumption. Relatively weak in the snow.
Treadwear Rolling Resistance Winter / Snow Performance

Europe · Russia+

Test Score:

2.8
Debica Frigo 2

67 15

· Winter · 2006 · Passenger - Performance Winter / Snow

Verdict:
Good in the snow. Relatively weak in the dry and wet.
Winter / Snow Performance Wet Performance Dry Performance

Europe · Russia+

Test Score:

2.9
Sava Eskimo S3+

75 16

· Winter · 2010 · Passenger - Performance Winter / Snow

Verdict:
Good in the snow. Relatively weak in the dry and wet.
Winter / Snow Performance Wet Performance Dry Performance

Europe · Russia+

Test Score:

2.9
Vredestein Snowtrac 5

75 22

· Winter · 2014 · Passenger - Performance Winter / Snow

Verdict:
Good in the dry and on snow, low fuel consumption. Relatively weak in the wet, noisy.
Rolling Resistance Dry Performance Wet Performance Comfort / Noise

USA+ · Canada · Europe · Russia+

Test Score:

2.9
Pirelli Cinturato Winter

77 49

· Winter · 2016 · Passenger - Performance Winter / Snow

Verdict:
Good in the snow. Relatively weak in the dry and wet, high wear.
Comfort Winter / Snow Performance Treadwear Dry Performance

USA+ · Canada · Europe · Russia+

Test Score:

3.1
Semperit Master-Grip 2

N/A 18

· Winter · 2014 · Passenger - Performance Winter / Snow

Verdict:
Good in the snow. Relatively weak in the dry and wet, high wear.
Winter / Snow Performance Rolling Resistance Dry Performance Comfort

Europe · Russia+

Test Score:

3.7