Tyre Reviews: Winter Tire Test R17 2023

The new test conducted by Tyre Reviews involved several new winter tires of the European type.The next test by Tyre Reviews included European-type winter tires from nine brands, which were traditionally tested on snow and wet and dry pavement; the founder of the portal Jonathan Benson also evaluated their noise emission, ride comfort, and rolling resistance — a factor that directly affects the fuel consumption by the vehicle. There was yet another tire that participated in the test — the new Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 — but it was eventually decided not to record its results because the company rescheduled its release for 2023.

Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 - Winner Recommended

88 56

· Winter · 2019 · Passenger - Performance Winter / Snow

Verdict:
An excellent tire with strong wet grip, good snow braking performance, as well as low noise emission and low rolling resistance.
Subj. Dry Handling Noise Dry Handling Wet Handling Subj. Wet Handling Rolling Resistance Snow Braking Wet Braking Subj. Comfort Dry Braking

Canada · Europe · Russia+

Test Score:

93.1
Continental WinterContact TS 870 Recommended

90 60

· Winter · 2020 · Passenger - Performance Winter / Snow

Verdict:
This Continental tire is very good on wet pavement, has a very high hydroplaning resistance, and is characterized by low rolling resistance. At the same time, it has a relatively long dry braking distance.
Subj. Dry Handling Lateral Hydroplaning Straight Hydroplaning Wet Handling Snow Braking Wet Braking Price Subj. Snow Handling

Europe · Russia+

Test Score:

92.1
Hankook Winter i*cept RS3 W462 Recommended

87 33

· Winter · 2021 · Passenger - Performance Winter / Snow

Verdict:
This new tire from Hankook has a very well balanced performance on all types of surfaces. On the downside, this tire is noisy and has strong rolling resistance.
Subj. Snow Handling Snow Traction Straight Hydroplaning Wet Handling Price Snow Handling Wet Braking Rolling Resistance Snow Braking Noise

Europe · South Korea

Test Score:

91.2
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 Recommended

86 45

· Winter · 2021 · Passenger - Performance Winter / Snow

Verdict:
This Pirelli model ensures good handling response in any weather conditions. Its disadvantages are low hydroplaning resistance, increased rolling resistance, and a relatively long snow braking distance.
Subj. Dry Handling Subj. Comfort Subj. Snow Handling Dry Braking Noise Snow Handling Subj. Wet Handling Lateral Hydroplaning Straight Hydroplaning Snow Braking Rolling Resistance Price

Europe · Russia+

Test Score:

90.2
Semperit Speed-Grip 5

80 38

· Winter · 2021 · Passenger - Performance Winter / Snow

Verdict:
This Semperit model is Ok on dry pavement and is a good fuel saver, but its wet traction still has room for improvement.
Subj. Dry Handling Lateral Hydroplaning Dry Handling Rolling Resistance Dry Braking Price Wet Braking Wet Handling Snow Traction

Europe · Russia+

Test Score:

89.3
Vredestein Wintrac Pro

82 46

· Winter · 2018 · Passenger - Performance Winter / Snow

Verdict:
This tire will be OK for regions where you don’t get to drive on snow-covered roads much because its snow traction leaves much to be desired. In addition, the Wintrac Pro has a strong rolling resistance.
Subj. Wet Handling Dry Braking Noise Dry Handling Straight Hydroplaning Rolling Resistance Subj. Snow Handling Snow Handling Snow Traction

USA+ · Canada · Europe · Russia+

Test Score:

89.1
Michelin Alpin 6

85 55

· Winter · 2018 · Passenger - Performance Winter / Snow

Verdict:
This Michelin tire quickly stopped the car on dry pavement but it demonstrated poor snow and wet grip, which came as quite a surprise for a tire of this reputed brand.
Subj. Dry Handling Dry Braking Subj. Comfort Lateral Hydroplaning Noise Snow Braking Rolling Resistance

USA+ · Canada · Europe · Russia+ · Japan

Test Score:

89
Kleber Krisalp HP3

80 52

· Winter · 2016 · Passenger - Performance Winter / Snow

Verdict:
This tire will be great on snow-covered roads but it has a long wet braking distance.
Straight Hydroplaning Snow Braking Noise Snow Handling Snow Traction Subj. Dry Handling Wet Braking Wet Handling

Europe · Russia+

Test Score:

88.3
Petlas Snow Master W651

65 18

· Winter · 2013 · Passenger - Performance Winter / Snow

Verdict:
A budget tire that is great on snow but incapable of ensuring acceptable handling response on wet pavement.
Rolling Resistance Subj. Snow Handling Snow Handling Price Snow Traction Subj. Dry Handling Straight Hydroplaning Lateral Hydroplaning Subj. Comfort Dry Handling Dry Braking Wet Braking Noise Wet Handling Subj. Wet Handling

Europe · Russia+

Test Score:

85