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Last updated: 17.10.2025
2024: 9
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17.10.2025
275/35 R19 - 2025
Tests were conducted in Finland under authentic winter conditions, as well as on cold, wet, and dry asphalt at dedicated proving grounds, ensuring a range of low-temperature and mixed-surface scenarios.
Winner: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
Best Value: Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
08.10.2025
225/40 R18 - 2025
Dry and wet tests were performed at the Contidrom facility in Wietze, Lower Saxony, Germany, under controlled temperature and pressure conditions; snow disciplines were conducted in Arvidsjaur, Sweden, to ensure realistic snow and ice environments.
Winner: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
Best Value: Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
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08.10.2025
245/45 R19 - 2025
Testing was conducted by Auto Zeitung at a certified proving ground suitable for dynamic winter tyre testing on snow, wet, and dry asphalt, under controlled and repeatable winter conditions.
Winner: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
Best Value: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
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275/35 R19 - 2025
Tests were conducted in Finland under authentic winter conditions, as well as on cold, wet, and dry asphalt at dedicated proving grounds, ensuring a range of low-temperature and mixed-surface scenarios.
Winner: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5Best Value: Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
Test Vehicle: BMW M4All tests performed with a BMW M4 (rear-wheel drive, high-torque, sports coupé) to replicate the demanding requirements of powerful, rear-driven vehicles in this tyre category.
215/55 R17 - 2025
Snow tests were conducted at the Hankook Technotrac proving ground in Ivalo, Finland, on large snowfields and a snow handling circuit; wet and dry tests took place at the Triwo Testcenter in Pferdsfeld, Germany, equipped with modern controlled irrigation and varied racetrack layouts; all tests were run under closely logged atmospheric conditions to ensure repeatability.
Winner: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3Best Value: Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
Test Vehicle: VW T-RocVW T-Roc compact SUV used, representative of the target vehicle segment for 215/55 R17 tyres; uniform tyre mounting to minimize vehicle-dependent variables.
225/40 R18 - 2025
Dry and wet tests were performed at the Contidrom facility in Wietze, Lower Saxony, Germany, under controlled temperature and pressure conditions; snow disciplines were conducted in Arvidsjaur, Sweden, to ensure realistic snow and ice environments.
Winner: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5Best Value: Kumho WinterCraft WP52+Test Vehicle: BMW M135iA 300 PS BMW M135i with all-wheel drive was used throughout, guaranteeing high-performance, balanced handling and uniform test results reflective of potent compact sports hatchbacks.
245/45 R19 - 2025
Testing was conducted by Auto Zeitung at a certified proving ground suitable for dynamic winter tyre testing on snow, wet, and dry asphalt, under controlled and repeatable winter conditions.
Winner: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3Best Value: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3Test Vehicle: BMW 5BMW 5 Series (G30), a representative, rear-wheel-drive executive sedan with modern safety systems, used for all dynamic and braking assessments.
225/45 R17 - 2025
Snow testing at Goodyear’s Arctic Center, Saariselkä (Finland) in −7 to −4°C; wet and dry testing at Continental’s Contidrom near Hannover (Germany) in ~4°C early-morning conditions.
Winner: Continental WinterContact TS 870
Best Value: LingLong Sport Master WinterTest Vehicle: VW Golf235/50 R19 - 2025
Snow/ice testing in Vidsel, northern Sweden (true winter conditions, sub-zero), followed by wet and dry testing at Bridgestone’s proving ground in Aprilia, Italy on uniformly watered, wind-shielded tracks; pass-by noise at 80 km/h and repeated high-temp dry braking were included.
Winner: Continental WinterContact TS 870 PBest Value: Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 X W330A
Test Vehicle: Audi Q3
215/55 R17 - 2025
Testing was conducted using both compact SUV Audi Q2 and high-performance SQ2 models at specialized automotive test facilities, involving dry asphalt, wet asphalt (with artificial watering), and packed snow; ambient conditions reflect typical Central European winter scenarios.
Winner: Continental WinterContact TS 870 PBest Value: Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3Test Vehicle: Audi Q2Primary vehicles were Audi Q2 and SQ2 compact SUVs equipped with Dezent TO 7.5 x 17-inch lightweight alloy wheels, with up to 755 kg load rating and compatible with a wide range of mid-size cars, wagons, and hybrids.
225/40 R18 - 2025
The test was conducted by ADAC at the Testworld proving ground in Finland, ensuring access to reliable snow conditions; additional testing was performed on wet and dry tracks tailored for rigorous winter tyre evaluation.
Winner: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
Best Value: Matador MP93 NordiccaTest Vehicle: VW GolfThe primary test vehicle was a VW Golf, typical for the compact/mid-size class; this choice reflects common user applications for tyres sized 225/40 R18.
215/65 R17 - 2025
The test took place in Arvidsjaur, Swedish Lapland, a renowned automotive industry winter testing hub offering stable, optimal conditions for snow, ice, and subzero temperature testing.
Winner: Michelin Alpin 7
Best Value: Barum Polaris 6Test Vehicle: VW TiguanThe tyres were tested on compact SUVs analogous to Volkswagen Tiguan, Škoda Karoq, Hyundai Tucson, and Kia Sportage; exact vehicle unspecified, but test context implies a current mainstream compact SUV platform.
215/55 R17 - 2025
Winner: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
Best Value: Vredestein Wintrac Pro+Test Vehicle: VW Passat Variant245/45 R18 - 2024
Winner: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5Best Value: Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
Test Vehicle: CUPRA Formentor235/35 R19 - 2024
Winner: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5Best Value: Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330Test Vehicle: BMW M135i
235/35 R19 - 2024
Winner: Pirelli P Zero Winter 2Best Value: Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330Test Vehicle: VW Golf GTI205/55 R16 - 2024
Winner: Continental WinterContact TS 870
Best Value: Semperit Speed-Grip 5Test Vehicle: VW Golf215/55 R17 - 2024
Winner: Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005Best Value: Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3Test Vehicle: VW Passat215/55 R17 - 2024
Winner: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3Best Value: Vredestein Wintrac ProTest Vehicle: VW T-Roc205/55 R16 - 2024
Winner: Continental WinterContact TS 870Best Value: Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3Test Vehicle: VW Golf205/55 R16 - 2024
Winner: Bridgestone Blizzak 6Best Value: Kumho Wintercraft WP52Test Vehicle: VW GolfSTRAßENVERKEHR
235/55 R18 - 2024
Winner: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUVBest Value: Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 X W330A
Test Vehicle: Seat TarracoVehicle
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