A debut success for the Blizzak LM005 and a first win for Japanese giant Bridgestone in Auto Express tyre tests. Thanks to standard-setting wet performance, the Blizzak is an ideal tyre for British winters, which see far more rain than snow on the road.

The Hankook i'cept RS2 puts in a strong performance - a great all-rounder, although slightly noisy. Return to form for the Winter i'cept RS2, although this time that’s more due to its performance in the wet rather than on snow.

Yet another good result for the Alpin 6, which is well suited to UK winters thanks to its good performance in the wet.

The Pirelli Cinturato Winter tyre is the most capable on the snow and has closed the gap on top spot. Good snow performance is offset by mid-pack wet-test results. Fuel economy needs addressing if it is to challenge the best.

Great on the snow, but the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance + can't compete with rivals in the wet and dry conditions.

This is third time they’ve tested the Eurowinter HS01, and each time it gets a little closer to the leaders. This tyre’s steady improvement continues, although its grip on snow and in the wet still needs further development.

A reasonable performance, but the Dunlop range is beginning to show its age. Good on snow, but braking a concern elsewhere. Fuel economy and comfort impress but we hope a Winter Sport 6 is in the pipeline.

Although helping to provide improved fuel economy, the Nokian WR Snowproof isn't the best choice for a capable winter tyre. Remarkable fuel economy deserves credit, but is this what drivers want when buying a winter tyre primarily for superior performance in poor conditions?