Auto Motor und Sport: Winter Tire Test R17 2020

The best tires for the dynamic middle class.
Rear-wheel drive mid-range models such as the BMW 3 Series place high demands on tire safety and driving stability due to their balanced axle load distribution, especially in winter. This test shows which winter tire keeps the three best on wintry roads.

Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 - Winner Recommended

87 54

· Winter · 2019 · Passenger - Performance Winter / Snow

Verdict:
Very safe all-rounder with the shortest braking distances in wet and snow.
Snow Traction Snow Braking Wet Braking Aquaplaning Comfort Driving Stability Dry Handling

Canada · Europe · Russia+

Test Score:

9.1
BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2 Recommended

79 39

· Winter · 2016 · Passenger - Performance Winter / Snow

Verdict:
Winter professional with good snow performance, weaknesses on wet roads.
Dry Braking Aquaplaning Snow Traction Noise Dry Handling Wet Handling Wet Braking

Europe · Russia+

Test Score:

8.1
Vredestein Wintrac Pro Recommended

82 46

· Winter · 2018 · Passenger - Performance Winter / Snow

Verdict:
Resistant to corners on wet roads, powerful braking on dry roads, our price-performance tip.
Wet Traction Snow Traction Snow Braking Dry Braking Dry Handling Snow Handling Wet Braking

USA+ · Canada · Europe · Russia+

Test Score:

8
Michelin Alpin 6 Recommended

85 53

· Winter · 2018 · Passenger - Performance Winter / Snow

Verdict:
Mostly high-priced tires with good dry and wet, but limited winter performance.
Dry Handling Snow Handling Wet Handling Noise Snow Traction Snow Braking Comfort

USA+ · Canada · Europe · Russia+ · Japan

Test Score:

8
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+

88 53

· Winter · 2019 · Passenger - Performance Winter / Snow

Verdict:
The previous year's winner loses important points due to weaker wet grip.
Snow Traction Noise Dry Handling Aquaplaning Wet Handling Wet Braking

Europe · Russia+ · China

Test Score:

7.9
Nokian WR Snowproof

68 42

· Winter · 2019 · Passenger - Performance Winter / Snow

Verdict:
Low rolling resistance means low fuel consumption - but also disadvantages on snow and wet conditions.
Dry Braking Rolling Resistance Wet Traction Snow Traction Noise Comfort

Europe · Russia+

Test Score:

7.1
Toyo Observe S944

68 40

· Winter · 2019 · Passenger - Performance Winter / Snow

Verdict:
The dry dynamic among winter tires - unfortunately a bit slow to brake.
Dry Handling Snow Traction Snow Handling Snow Braking Wet Handling Noise Comfort

Europe · Russia+

Test Score:

6.9
Giti GitiWinter W1

66 21

· Winter · 2017 · Passenger - Performance Winter / Snow

Verdict:
The cheapest product with a reduced performance level, but without serious defects.
Dry Braking Wet Handling Noise Snow Braking Dry Handling

Europe

Test Score:

6.9
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6

70 41

· Winter · 2019 · Passenger - Performance Winter / Snow

Verdict:
A balanced tire with somewhat limited reserves, but without serious defects.
Aquaplaning Dry Handling Wet Handling Snow Braking Snow Handling Noise

Canada · Europe · Russia+

Test Score:

6.8
Falken Eurowinter HS01

73 41

· Winter · 2016 · Passenger - Performance Winter / Snow

Verdict:
With otherwise satisfactory performance, the Falken lacks driving stability and efficiency in particular.
Dry Braking Wet Traction Snow Handling Aquaplaning Snow Traction Snow Braking Noise Comfort

USA+ · Canada · Europe · Russia+

Test Score:

6.8