Auto Bild: Passenger Winter Tire Test 2017

The 2017 Auto Bild winter tyre test started with fifty 225/50 R17 winter tyre patterns which Auto Bild tested for wet braking performance, and then dropped the worse twenty tyres from the test.

The next phase was testing the remaining thirty patterns for snow braking, which was then combined with the wet braking distances to allow the ten worst tyres to be dropped. This left ten winter tyres which Auto Bild regarded as the best winter tyres on the market, and deemed worthy enough to take through to the full testing.

As ever with Auto Bild testing, they undertake all the usual dry, wet and snow testing, but also including important factors such as wear and cost per 1,000 km, which a lot of tests are unable to include.

Continental WinterContact TS 860 - Winner Recommended

87 56

· Winter · 2016 · Passenger - Performance Winter / Snow

Verdict:
Test winner. Excellent performance in all weather conditions, direct steering response and strong handling in the snow and on dry roads.
Wet Performance Dry Performance Winter / Snow Performance Value

Europe · Russia+ · South Korea
Michelin Alpin 5

82 38

· Winter · 2014 · Passenger - Performance Winter / Snow

Verdict:
Winter specialist with very good wet grip and low wear. Balance handling in the snow and dry, good aquaplaning resistance. Slightly high rolling resistance.
Treadwear Wet Performance Noise / Comfort Rolling Resistance

Europe · Russia+ · Japan
Dunlop Winter Sport 5

82 57

· Winter · 2015 · Passenger - Performance Winter / Snow

Verdict:
Premium winter tyre with balanced performance, good handling in the snow and wet, short wet braking distances. Average mileage.
Wet Performance Winter / Snow Performance Treadwear

Europe · Russia+
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen-1

83 47

· Winter · 2015 · Passenger - Performance Winter / Snow

Verdict:
Premium tyres with excellent performance in all weather conditions. Precise steering and good feedback, short braking distances. High price, high wear.
Wet Performance Noise / Comfort Winter / Snow Performance Treadwear Value

Europe · Russia+ · China
Semperit Speed-Grip 3

70 39

· Winter · 2017 · Passenger - Performance Winter / Snow

Verdict:
Convincing all rounder with good winter characteristics and good handling in the dry. Good comfort. Average mileage.
Noise / Comfort Winter / Snow Performance Treadwear

Europe · Russia+
BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2

79 39

· Winter · 2016 · Passenger - Performance Winter / Snow

Verdict:
The winter kings, winning the snow tests, excellent aquaplaning results, good ride comfort. Slow steering, understeer in the dry.
Noise / Comfort Winter / Snow Performance Dry Performance

Europe · Russia+
Fulda Kristall Control HP2

69 37

· Winter · 2016 · Passenger - Performance Winter / Snow

Verdict:
Low price, very good in the winter, excellent aquaplaning result, good ride comfort. Slow steering, understeer in the wet.
Treadwear Value Winter / Snow Performance Wet Performance Noise / Comfort

Europe · Russia+
Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 Evo

67 29

· Winter · 2017 · Passenger - Performance Winter / Snow

Verdict:
A well balanced tyre with excellent handling in the wet, low noise. Average snow handling, long dry braking.
Treadwear Wet Performance Noise Dry Performance Comfort

Europe
Kleber Krisalp HP3

80 52

· Winter · 2016 · Passenger - Performance Winter / Snow

Verdict:
Excellent in the snow, good price / performance ratio, good aquaplaning resistance, low noise. Poor dry grip and handling.
Noise Value Winter / Snow Performance Rolling Resistance Dry Performance

Europe · Russia+
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2

72 40

· Winter · 2016 · Passenger - Performance Winter / Snow

Verdict:
A good value winter tyre with balanced handling in the snow and on dry roads. Short wet braking distances. Limited aquaplaning resistance, high rolling resistance.
Treadwear Noise Value Rolling Resistance Wet Performance Comfort

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

Year: 2017
Tire Test Original Link: Visit Website
Tire Size: 225/50R17
Season: Winter
Auto Type: Passenger
List Type: Professional Tire Test
Region: Europe
Date added: Nov 02, 2018
Date updated: Feb 15, 2021

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