Michelin Alpin 7 dominates on wet and dry tarmac, combining short stops with crisp, confidently neutral handling. Straight-line aquaplaning resistance is excellent, so high-speed puddles are dispatched without drama. On snow it stays composed and quick to place, with predictable balance and safe margins, even if outright bite isn’t the sharpest. Efficiency is strong for a performance-leaning winter tyre and cabin hush is good, with only a faint edge on rough joints.

Barum Polaris 6 leans into classic winter security. On snow it’s the benchmark—quick to dig in off the line, short to stop, and composed through the handling loop. Dry-road behavior is tidy and predictable, if not the sharpest, and everyday refinement stands out: the quietest in this set with the lowest rolling drag, so cruising feels relaxed and efficient. In the wet it remains stable and easy to place, though outright stopping power and lateral water clearance don’t quite match the best. For drivers facing regular snow with plenty of cold, damp days, it’s a smart, economical pick.

Ceat WinterDrive SUV is a well-rounded winter option that feels secure across changing surfaces. It bites cleanly on snow, accelerates without drama, and keeps braking predictable, while the handling loop stays tidy and easy to place. In the wet it combines confident stopping with stable cornering and reassuring aquaplaning margins, so lane changes and long sweepers remain composed. On dry pavement it retains a calm, neutral balance and matches the leaders for emergency stops. Cabin hush is good for the class; the trade-off is efficiency, as rolling effort is a touch higher than the best.

Lassa Competus Winter 2 suits cold, wet commutes. It feels settled and confidence-inspiring in rain, linking corners cleanly with stable mid-corner grip and strong straight-line aquaplaning resistance. Dry balance is tidy and easy to place, though it lacks the bite of the leaders under a hard stop. On snow it remains controllable at pace, but acceleration and braking grip trail the front runners. Refinement is average—the tread hums at motorway speed—while efficiency is respectable for an SUV winter pattern.

Kormoran SUV Snow majors in real winter work. On packed snow it bites early, stops short, and threads the handling loop cleanly—confidence comes easy when roads turn white. Away from snow its limits show: braking stretches on wet and dry tarmac, direction changes feel slow, and straight-line aquaplaning margins are modest despite decent lateral grip. Refinement and efficiency sit mid-pack. Best suited to regions with frequent snowfall rather than long, wet motorway stretches.

Riken SUV Snow delivers an even, no-surprises drive but rarely shines. On dry roads it brakes acceptably yet feels slow to place in linked bends. In the wet, stability and feedback trail the class—straight-line water clearance and stopping distances limit confidence, even though lateral grip in steady arcs is respectable. Snow performance sits mid-pack: it will stop and get moving, but traction and flow through corners lack bite. Refinement and efficiency are average, with a touch more road noise and rolling drag than the leaders.

Tomket Snowroad SUV 3 feels quick and tidy on dry tarmac, with direct turn-in and stable arcs. The trouble starts when grip drops: braking and control on wet roads fall away, and on snow the tyre lacks bite and composure. Despite strong results in circular grip and curved aquaplaning, straight-line water clearance and overall wet balance underperform. Not a confidence pick for real winter use.