Vi Bilägare: Winter Studless Tire Test R16 2021

The Swedish magazine tested Scandinavian friction tires from seven brands, taking for comparison one tire model designed for milder European winters.

Continental VikingContact 7 - Winner Recommended

90 55

· Winter · 2018 · Passenger - Studless Ice & Snow · For Nordic Winter x

Verdict:
Excellent snow and ice grip. Good handling performance, including under loads, on all types of surfaces. Low noise emission. Low hydroplaning resistance.
Snow Braking Acceleration on Snow Noise Ice Braking Ice Handling Snow Handling Acceleration on Ice Dry Handling Straight Aquaplaning

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

Test Score:

91
Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 2 Recommended

86 40

· Winter · 2014 · Passenger - Studless Ice & Snow · For Nordic Winter x

Verdict:
The best results on dry and wet pavement in its class. Slightly nervous behavior on the verge of losing grip on ice and snow.
Acceleration on Snow Straight Aquaplaning Wet Braking Dry Handling Wet Handling Dry Braking Snow Handling

USA+ · Canada · Europe · Russia+

Test Score:

85
Pirelli Ice Zero FR Recommended

85 40

· Winter · 2015 · Passenger - Studless Ice & Snow · For Nordic Winter x

Verdict:
Well-balanced performance. Great handling response in any weather conditions. Relatively long braking distance on ice. Low hydroplaning resistance.
Snow Braking Acceleration on Snow Dry Handling Dry Braking Ice Handling Snow Handling Noise Acceleration on Ice Ice Braking Straight Aquaplaning

USA+ · Canada · Europe · Russia+ · China

Test Score:

84
Nokian Hakkapeliitta R3

84 54

· Winter · 2018 · Passenger - Studless Ice & Snow · For Nordic Winter x

Verdict:
Excellent grip and very good handling response on snow and ice. Low hydroplaning resistance. Insufficient handling response on tarmac.
Snow Handling Acceleration on Ice Fuel Consumption Noise Dry Handling Straight Aquaplaning

USA+ · Canada · Europe · Russia+ · Japan

Test Score:

80
Michelin X-Ice Snow

82 57

· Winter · 2020 · Passenger - Studless Ice & Snow · For Nordic Winter x

Verdict:
Short braking distance on snow and ice. Good stability on dry pavement. Relatively weak lateral stability on ice and snow. Long braking distance on wet pavement.
Snow Braking Acceleration on Snow Straight Aquaplaning Noise Wet Braking Wet Handling Ice Handling

USA+ · Canada · Europe · Russia+ · Japan · China

Test Score:

73
Nexen Winguard Ice Plus

68 37

· Winter · 2018 · Passenger - Studless Ice & Snow · For Nordic Winter x

Verdict:
Short braking distance on ice. Low noise emission. Grip weaker than that of the best tires in any conditions. Unbalanced handling performance.
Noise Ice Braking Dry Handling Wet Braking Wet Handling Fuel Consumption Ice Handling Snow Handling Acceleration on Ice

USA+ · Canada · Russia+

Test Score:

64
Continental WinterContact TS 870

91 61

· Winter · 2020 · Passenger - Performance Winter / Snow

Verdict:
Excellent hydroplaning resistance. Excellent results on dry and wet pavement. Long braking distance on ice. Increased noise.
Straight Aquaplaning Dry Handling Wet Braking Wet Handling Dry Braking Snow Braking Acceleration on Snow Noise Ice Braking Fuel Consumption Ice Handling Snow Handling Acceleration on Ice

Europe · Russia+

Test Score:

61