Autoreview: Studless Winter Tire Test R16 2023

Only premium models from five well-known brands - Bridgestone, Continental, Goodyear, Michelin, Nokian - took part in the test of non-studded winter tires of the Autoreview magazine, so there were no obvious outsiders this time.

Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 2 - Winner Recommended

86 42

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

Verdict:
High hydroplaning resistance. Good handling and overall good grip on snow. Good flotation in deep snow. Good grip on asphalt. Average results on ice.
Subj. Ice Handling Dry Braking Deep Snow Traction Subj. Snow Handling Straight Hydroplaning Snow Acceleration Snow Braking Snow Handling Wet Braking Ice Braking Subj. Comfort

USA+ · Canada · Europe · Russia+

Test Score:

9.35
Continental VikingContact 7

89 56

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

Verdict:
High grip on snow. Good traction in deep snow. Good handling and generally good grip on ice. Average wet grip.
Subj. Ice Handling Dry Braking Deep Snow Traction Subj. Snow Handling Snow Acceleration Snow Braking Snow Handling Ice Braking Subj. Comfort

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

Test Score:

8.95
Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5

84 43

· Winter · 2022 · Passenger - Studless Ice & Snow · For Nordic Winter x

Verdict:
Good handling and overall good grip on snow. High level of comfort. Average wet grip. Good traction in deep snow.
Subj. Ice Handling Dry Braking Subj. Snow Handling Snow Acceleration Snow Braking Snow Handling Ice Braking Subj. Comfort

North America · Europe · Russia+ · Japan

Test Score:

8.6
Michelin X-Ice Snow

82 57

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

Verdict:
High grip on snow. Good traction in deep snow. Average handling on ice. Relatively low grip on asphalt.
Deep Snow Traction Subj. Snow Handling Snow Acceleration Snow Braking Ice Braking Subj. Comfort Ice Handling

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

Test Score:

8.55
Bridgestone Blizzak Ice

69 48

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

Verdict:
High grip on dry surface. Good handling on snow and ice. Relatively low grip on ice and wet pavement. Poor traction in deep snow.
Dry Braking Subj. Ice Handling Subj. Snow Handling Subj. Comfort Ice Acceleration Deep Snow Traction

Europe · Russia+ · South Korea

Test Score:

7.75