Autozurnal: Winter Tire Test R17 2023

The Slovakian magazine tested European-type winter tires in size 225/45 R17, evaluating their performance on snow, as well as on wet and dry pavement. The «winter» part of the test was conducted in Arvidsjaur, Sweden, and the tarmac performance — including noise and rolling resistance — were evaluated at a proving ground in Germany. The test cars were VW Golf VII and Skoda Octavia Combi.

Continental WinterContact TS 870 - Winner Recommended

91 61

· Winter · 2020 · Passenger - Performance Winter / Snow

Verdict:
Short braking distance and good handling response on snow and dry pavement. Excellent lateral stability and short stopping distance in the wet. Good hydroplaning resistance. Low noise emission. Good riding comfort. Very good.
Dry Braking Lateral Stability Dry Handling Noise Lateral Hydroplaning Comfort Snow Braking Snow Handling Wet Braking

Europe · Russia+

Test Score:

103.6
Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 Recommended

87 54

· Winter · 2019 · Passenger - Performance Winter / Snow

Verdict:
Rapid acceleration and good handling performance on snow. High lateral stability, short braking distance and good handling response on wet pavement. Good riding comfort. Low rolling resistance. Very good.
Lateral Stability Comfort Rolling Resistance Snow Acceleration Wet Braking Snow Handling Wet Handling

Canada · Europe · Russia+

Test Score:

103.5
Michelin Alpin 6 Recommended

85 53

· Winter · 2018 · Passenger - Performance Winter / Snow

Verdict:
High traction on snow. Short braking distance and good handling response on wet pavement. Good riding comfort. Insufficient handling response in the dry. Very good.
Comfort Wet Braking Wet Handling Snow Traction Dry Handling

USA+ · Canada · Europe · Russia+ · Japan

Test Score:

101.5
Vredestein Wintrac Pro

82 46

· Winter · 2018 · Passenger - Performance Winter / Snow

Verdict:
Short braking distance on dry pavement. Insufficient handling response on snow. Good.
Dry Braking Snow Handling

USA+ · Canada · Europe · Russia+

Test Score:

100.4
Nokian WR Snowproof

68 42

· Winter · 2019 · Passenger - Performance Winter / Snow

Verdict:
Short braking distance on dry pavement. Good riding comfort. Low rolling resistance.Relatively weak snow traction.Low hydroplaning resistance. Good.
Comfort Dry Braking Rolling Resistance Hydroplaning Snow Traction

Europe · Russia+

Test Score:

100
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6

70 41

· Winter · 2019 · Passenger - Performance Winter / Snow

Verdict:
Good hydroplaning resistance. Short braking distance on dry pavement. Low noise emission. Good riding comfort. Poor lateral grip, long braking distance, and less-than-perfect handling performance on wet pavement. High rolling resistance. Good.
Comfort Noise Hydroplaning Rolling Resistance Wet Braking Lateral Stability Wet Handling

Canada · Europe · Russia+

Test Score:

99.9
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2

86 45

· Winter · 2021 · Passenger - Performance Winter / Snow

Verdict:
Short braking distance on dry pavement. Long braking distance on snow. Good.
Dry Braking Snow Braking

Europe · Russia+

Test Score:

99.6
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2

72 38

· Winter · 2016 · Passenger - Performance Winter / Snow

Verdict:
Good handling response in the wet. Short braking distance on dry pavement. Low noise emission. Relatively low traction, long braking distance, and less-than-perfect handling performance on snow. Low hydroplaning resistance. High rolling resistance. Satisfactory.
Dry Braking Noise Wet Handling Snow Braking Rolling Resistance Hydroplaning Snow Handling Snow Traction

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

Test Score:

98.6