ADAC: Winter Tire Test R17 2020

The expert team of the German motoring association ADAC dedicated its second test of the winter season 2020/2021 to SUV and minivan tires. Their choice fell on the 235/55 R17 tire size, suitable for such cars as Audi A7 and Q3, VW Tiguan, T5, T6 and Phaeton, Ford Galaxy, S-MAX, and others.

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 - Winner Recommended

93 44

· Winter · 2014 · Passenger - Performance Winter / Snow

Verdict:
Very balanced tires with top marks on dry and snow-covered roads. Good in the wet.
Straight Aquaplaning Dry Braking Snow Braking Treadwear Driving Behavior Wet Braking Wet Handling Fuel Consumption Ice Braking Snow Handling Driving Safety Lateral Aquaplaning

USA+ · Canada · Europe · Russia+ · Japan

Test Score:

2.1
ESA-Tecar Supergrip Pro

N/A 29

· Winter · 2019 · Passenger - Performance Winter / Snow

Verdict:
Top marks on ice surface and wear. Slight weaknesses on dry roads. Good snow performance.
Straight Aquaplaning Snow Braking Driving Behavior Treadwear Wet Braking Fuel Consumption Ice Braking Snow Handling Interior Noise

Europe

Test Score:

2.7
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+

88 53

· Winter · 2019 · Passenger - Performance Winter / Snow

Verdict:
Good on wet, snow and fuel consumption. Slight weaknesses on dry roads.
Straight Aquaplaning Snow Braking Driving Behavior Treadwear Wet Braking Wet Handling Fuel Consumption Ice Braking Snow Handling

Europe · Russia+ · China

Test Score:

2.7
Dunlop Winter Sport 5 SUV

79 31

· Winter · 2016 · Light Truck / SUV - Light Truck/SUV Performance Winter / Snow

Verdict:
Especially good on dry roads. Good in the wet. Slight weaknesses on snow. also good in the wet.
Straight Aquaplaning Snow Braking Driving Behavior Treadwear Wet Braking Wet Handling Fuel Consumption Ice Braking Driving Safety

USA+ · Canada · Europe

Test Score:

2.8
Vredestein Wintrac Pro

82 46

· Winter · 2018 · Passenger - Performance Winter / Snow

Verdict:
Especially good on dry roads. Good in the wet. Slight weaknesses on snow.
Straight Aquaplaning Lateral Aquaplaning Snow Braking Driving Behavior Treadwear Wet Braking Wet Handling Fuel Consumption Ice Braking Driving Safety

USA+ · Canada · Europe · Russia+

Test Score:

2.8
Nokian WR Snowproof

68 42

· Winter · 2019 · Passenger - Performance Winter / Snow

Verdict:
Good on dry and snow-covered roads. Relatively weak on wet and ice.
Straight Aquaplaning Dry Braking Snow Braking Driving Behavior Treadwear Fuel Consumption Driving Safety

Europe · Russia+

Test Score:

2.9
Bridgestone Blizzak LM005

87 54

· Winter · 2019 · Passenger - Performance Winter / Snow

Verdict:
Top marks in the wet and in fuel consumption. Good snow performance. Weaknesses on dry roads.
Straight Aquaplaning Lateral Aquaplaning Snow Braking Treadwear Wet Braking Wet Handling Fuel Consumption Ice Braking Snow Handling

Canada · Europe · Russia+

Test Score:

3
Kleber Krisalp HP3

80 52

· Winter · 2016 · Passenger - Performance Winter / Snow

Verdict:
Especially good on snow. Good in the wet. Weaknesses on dry roads.
Straight Aquaplaning Lateral Aquaplaning Outside Noise Snow Braking Treadwear Fuel Consumption Ice Braking Snow Handling

Europe · Russia+

Test Score:

3
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3

81 59

· Winter · 2014 · Passenger - Performance Winter / Snow

Verdict:
Good in the wet. Weaknesses on dry roads and on ice.
Straight Aquaplaning Lateral Aquaplaning Snow Braking Treadwear Wet Braking Fuel Consumption Snow Handling

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

Test Score:

3
Cooper Discoverer Winter

77 24

· Winter · 2017 · Light Truck / SUV - Light Truck/SUV Performance Winter / Snow

Verdict:
Good in the snow. Weaknesses on dry and wet roads.
Straight Aquaplaning Outside Noise Snow Braking Treadwear Fuel Consumption Ice Braking Snow Handling Wet Handling

Europe · Russia+

Test Score:

3.1
Fulda Kristall Control SUV

N/A 18

· Winter · 2017 · Light Truck / SUV - Light Truck/SUV Performance Winter / Snow

Verdict:
Quietest tire in the test. Weaknesses on dry and wet roads.
Straight Aquaplaning Snow Braking Treadwear Fuel Consumption Interior Noise Ice Braking Lateral Aquaplaning Wet Handling

Europe · Russia+

Test Score:

3.1
Continental WinterContact TS 850 P

78 41

· Winter · 2014 · Passenger - Performance Winter / Snow

Verdict:
Especially good in the wet. Relatively weak on dry roads. Weaker in the snow.
Straight Aquaplaning Lateral Aquaplaning Snow Braking Treadwear Wet Braking Wet Handling Fuel Consumption Ice Braking Snow Braking

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

Test Score:

3.4
Semperit Speed-Grip 3 SUV

N/A 22

· Winter · 2017 · Light Truck / SUV - Light Truck/SUV Performance Winter / Snow

Verdict:
Top marks on ice and wear. Weak on dry roads.
Snow Braking Treadwear Wet Braking Fuel Consumption Ice Braking Driving Behavior Driving Safety

Europe · Russia+

Test Score:

3.9