ADAC: Winter Tire Test R17 2020

ADAC: Winter Tire Test R17

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.

  1. Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 - Winner Recommended
    Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
    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+ USA+ · Canada Canada · Europe Europe · Russia+ Russia+ · Japan Japan
    Test Score:
    2.1
  2. ESA-Tecar Supergrip Pro
    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 Europe
    Test Score:
    2.7
  3. Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+
    Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+
    88 55
    · 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 Europe · Russia+ Russia+ · China China
    Test Score:
    2.7
  4. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 SUV
    Dunlop Winter Sport 5 SUV
    79 35
    · 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+ USA+ · Canada Canada · Europe Europe
    Test Score:
    2.8
  5. Vredestein Wintrac Pro
    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+ USA+ · Canada Canada · Europe Europe · Russia+ Russia+
    Test Score:
    2.8
  6. Nokian WR Snowproof
    Nokian WR Snowproof
    68 44
    · 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 Europe · Russia+ Russia+
    Test Score:
    2.9
  7. Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
    Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
    88 56
    · 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 Canada · Europe Europe · Russia+ Russia+
    Test Score:
    3
  8. Kleber Krisalp HP3
    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 Europe · Russia+ Russia+
    Test Score:
    3
  9. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 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+ USA+ · Canada Canada · Europe Europe · Russia+ Russia+ · East Asia East Asia
    Test Score:
    3
  10. Cooper Discoverer Winter
    Cooper Discoverer Winter
    77 26
    · 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 Europe · Russia+ Russia+
    Test Score:
    3.1
  11. Fulda Kristall Control SUV
    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 Europe · Russia+ Russia+
    Test Score:
    3.1
  12. Continental WinterContact TS 850 P
    Continental WinterContact TS 850 P
    79 43
    · 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+ USA+ · Canada Canada · Europe Europe · Russia+ Russia+ · South Korea South Korea
    Test Score:
    3.4
  13. Semperit Speed-Grip 3 SUV
    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 Europe · Russia+ Russia+
    Test Score:
    3.9
Year
2020
Tire Test Original Link
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Tire Size
235/55R17
Season
Winter
Auto Type
Light Truck / SUV / 4*4
List Type
Professional Tire Test
Region
Europe
Date added
Sep 27, 2020
Date updated
Mar 11, 2021

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