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Pirelli SCORPION WINTER

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Best winter tyres in tests (2024)

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4.9/5
Recommended
#1
Winter tires
2024

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

This is currently the best rated tyre we have and there is a reason for it - it combines sportiness on snow and dry and very good safety margins on the wet. It’s designed to maintain the joy of driving, even on winter tyres, but still manages to be safe at all times. 100% recommended.
  • snow-traction
    Exceptional traction on snow
  • snow-circle-cornering
    Great handling on snow
  • noise-exterior
    Low drive-by noise levels
  • wet-handling
    Exceptional handling on the wet
  • dry-handling
    Great handling on dry roads
      • -
4.9/5
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
1
2024AUTOBILD245/45 R18Exemplary
1
2024TYRE REVIEWS235/35 R19Test winner
1
2024AUTOBILD235/35 R19Exemplary
2
2023Autobild225/45 R18-
1
2023Tyre Reviews225/45 R18Test winner
1
2023Autobild225/45 R18Test winner
3
2023Sportauto225/40 R18Very good
1
2023Autobild225/40 R18Test winner
1
2022AutoMotorSport245/45 R19Very good
4
2022Autobild245/40 R19Good
2
2021Autobild225/45 R18Test winner
2
2021Tyre Reviews225/40 R18Test winner
2
2020Autobild245/45 R18-
1
2020Autobild245/45 R18Exemplary
1
2020ADAC235/55 R17Good

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4.9/5
Recommended
#2
Winter tires
2024

Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV

If you enjoy sporty driving in winter conditions, the PA5 SUV is the go-to tyre. It's usually the best in the snow in all the tests, while maintaining balance and safety in other conditions. Only downside is high rolling resistance, which is why it hasn't won all the tests it was in.
  • noise-exterior
    Low drive-by noise levels
  • snow-traction
    Exceptional traction on snow
  • dry-braking
    Short braking distance on dry roads
  • snow-braking
    Short braking distance on snow
  • dry-handling
    Great handling on dry roads
    • rolling-resistance
      High rolling resistance/high fuel consumption
4.9/5
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
1
2024STRAßENVERKEHR235/55 R18Very good
1
2023Autobild225/60 R18Test winner
3
2023ARBÖ235/55 R18Recommended
2
2023Tyre Reviews235/60 R18Highly recommended
3
2023Automotorsport255/45 R20Very good
2
2021Autobild235/55 R18Exemplary
2
2021Autozeitung235/55 R18Highly recommended

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Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 ( 255/40 R21 102V XL, SUV )
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4.75/5
Recommended
#5
Winter tires
2024

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P

Continental winter tires have been winning tire tests for many years, and the 870P is no exception. The “P” stands for performance, but don’t be mistaken, its rolling resistance is also praised, making it ideal for EVs. A well-balanced tire.
  • rolling-resistance
    Low rolling resistance/low fuel consumption
  • aquaplaning-longitudinal
    Very good aquaplaning resistance
  • wet-handling
    Exceptional handling on the wet
  • dry-handling
    Great handling on dry roads
  • noise-exterior
    Low drive-by noise levels
    • mileage
      Low mileage
4.75/5
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
6
2024ADAC215/55 R17Satisfactory
2
2024Autozeitung215/55 R17Highly recommended
2
2024STRAßENVERKEHR235/55 R18Very good
4
2024TYRE REVIEWS235/35 R19Recommended
2
2024AUTOBILD245/45 R18Exemplary
3
2024AUTOBILD235/35 R19Exemplary
4
2023Automotorsport255/45 R20Very good
1
2023Tyre Reviews235/60 R18Test winner
4
2023ARBÖ235/55 R18Recommended
1
2023Autobild225/60 R18Test winner
7
2023Autobild225/45 R18-
3
2023Tyre Reviews225/45 R18Highly recommended
4
2023Sportauto225/40 R18Very good
3
2023Autobild225/40 R18Exemplary
4
2023ADAC205/60 R16Good

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Continental WinterContact TS 870 P ( 255/40 R21 102T XL EVc )
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WinterContact TS 870 P XL
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£275
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Continental WinterContact TS 870 P ( 255/40 R21 102T XL Conti Seal, EVc )
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4.9/5
Recommended
#2
Winter tires
2024

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV

If you enjoy sporty driving in winter conditions, the PA5 SUV is the go-to tyre. It's usually the best in the snow in all the tests, while maintaining balance and safety in other conditions. Only downside is high rolling resistance, which is why it hasn't won all the tests it was in.
  • noise-exterior
    Low drive-by noise levels
  • snow-traction
    Exceptional traction on snow
  • dry-braking
    Short braking distance on dry roads
  • snow-braking
    Short braking distance on snow
  • dry-handling
    Great handling on dry roads
    • rolling-resistance
      High rolling resistance/high fuel consumption
4.9/5
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
1
2024STRAßENVERKEHR235/55 R18Very good
1
2023Autobild225/60 R18Test winner
3
2023ARBÖ235/55 R18Recommended
2
2023Tyre Reviews235/60 R18Highly recommended
3
2023Automotorsport255/45 R20Very good
2
2021Autobild235/55 R18Exemplary
2
2021Autozeitung235/55 R18Highly recommended

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Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 ( 255/40 R21 102V XL, SUV )
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4.35/5
Recommended
#9
Winter tires
2024

Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005

A great winter tyre with balanced handling characteristics. Great in the wet, but slightly less durable than newer models.
  • aquaplaning-longitudinal
    Very good aquaplaning resistance
  • wet-braking
    Short braking distance on wet roads
  • wet-handling
    Exceptional handling on the wet
  • snow-traction
    Exceptional traction on snow
  • rolling-resistance
    Low rolling resistance/low fuel consumption
    • mileage
      Low mileage
    • price-value-ratio
      Bad value for the money
4.35/5
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
1
2024Autozeitung215/55 R17Test winner
5
2024AUTOBILD235/35 R19Good
1
2023Tyre Reviews225/45 R18Test winner
8
2023Autobild225/60 R18Conditionally recommended
1
2023Autobild225/45 R18-
10
2023Autobild225/45 R18Satisfactory
2
2023Autoexpress225/45 R17Recommended
5
2023Autobild225/40 R18Good
1
2023Automotorsport255/45 R20Outstanding
1
2023Sportauto225/40 R18Very good
15
2023ADAC225/45 R17Satisfactory
1
2023ARBÖ235/55 R18Highly recommended
6
2023ADAC205/60 R16Good
3
2023Tyre Reviews235/60 R18Highly recommended
1
2022Autobild215/55 R17-

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Bridgestone Blizzak LM 005 ( 255/40 R21 102V XL EVc )
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£288
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4.9/5
Recommended
#1
Winter tires
2024

Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5

This is currently the best rated tyre we have and there is a reason for it - it combines sportiness on snow and dry and very good safety margins on the wet. It’s designed to maintain the joy of driving, even on winter tyres, but still manages to be safe at all times. 100% recommended.
  • snow-traction
    Exceptional traction on snow
  • snow-circle-cornering
    Great handling on snow
  • noise-exterior
    Low drive-by noise levels
  • wet-handling
    Exceptional handling on the wet
  • dry-handling
    Great handling on dry roads
      • -
4.9/5
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
1
2024AUTOBILD245/45 R18Exemplary
1
2024TYRE REVIEWS235/35 R19Test winner
1
2024AUTOBILD235/35 R19Exemplary
2
2023Autobild225/45 R18-
1
2023Tyre Reviews225/45 R18Test winner
1
2023Autobild225/45 R18Test winner
3
2023Sportauto225/40 R18Very good
1
2023Autobild225/40 R18Test winner
1
2022AutoMotorSport245/45 R19Very good
4
2022Autobild245/40 R19Good
2
2021Autobild225/45 R18Test winner
2
2021Tyre Reviews225/40 R18Test winner
2
2020Autobild245/45 R18-
1
2020Autobild245/45 R18Exemplary
1
2020ADAC235/55 R17Good

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Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 ( 255/40 R21 102V XL, MO1 )
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£252
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4.15/5
Recommended
#11
Winter tires
2024

Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2

Winter-focused tyre that is enjoyable to drive on snow, while being safe on wet and dry.
  • wet-braking
    Short braking distance on wet roads
    • rolling-resistance
      High rolling resistance/high fuel consumption
4.15/5
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
4
2024STRAßENVERKEHR235/55 R18Very good
3
2023Autobild225/60 R18Exemplary
7
2023ARBÖ235/55 R18Recommended
6
2023Tyre Reviews235/60 R18Recommended

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Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2 ( 255/40 R21 102V XL Elect, Seal Inside )
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£313
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Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2 ( 255/40 R21 102V XL )
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£242
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4.45/5
4.45/5
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
6
2024STRAßENVERKEHR235/55 R18Good
3
2023Autobild225/60 R18Exemplary
6
2023ARBÖ235/55 R18Recommended
7
2023Tyre Reviews235/60 R18-

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Goodyear UltraGrip Performance + SUV ( 255/40 R21 102T XL EVR, SealTech )
- In stock
£300
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3.4/5

Vredestein Wintrac Pro

Wintrac Pro is a winter option from a dutch manufacturer that is getting a bit outdated, but on wet and dry roads it still holds up with the premium segment. It has some minor weaknesses on snow, but for a lower than premium price it could be a good deal.
  • wet-handling
    Exceptional handling on the wet
  • snow-traction
    Exceptional traction on snow
  • wet-braking
    Short braking distance on wet roads
  • snow-braking
    Short braking distance on snow
  • dry-braking
    Short braking distance on dry roads
    • rolling-resistance
      High rolling resistance/high fuel consumption
    • mileage
      Low mileage
    • price-value-ratio
      Bad value for the money
3.4/5
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
7
2024Autozeitung215/55 R17-
10
2024STRAßENVERKEHR235/55 R18Good
7
2024AUTOBILD235/35 R19Good
3
2024ADAC215/55 R17Good
6
2024AUTOBILD245/45 R18Good
6
2023Automotorsport255/45 R20Good
5
2023Autobild225/60 R18Good
17
2023Autobild225/45 R18-
7
2023Autoexpress225/45 R17-
7
2023Autobild225/40 R18Good
5
2023Sportauto225/40 R18Good
8
2023Autobild225/45 R18Good
5
2023ADAC225/45 R17Satisfactory
8
2023Tyre Reviews225/45 R18-
6
2022Autobild245/40 R19Satisfactory

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Vredestein Wintrac Pro ( 255/40 R21 102V XL )
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£267
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4.45/5
4.45/5
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
6
2024STRAßENVERKEHR235/55 R18Good
3
2023Autobild225/60 R18Exemplary
6
2023ARBÖ235/55 R18Recommended
7
2023Tyre Reviews235/60 R18-

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Goodyear UltraGrip Performance + SUV ( 255/40 R21 102T XL EVR, SealTech )
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£300
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£292
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3.2/5
3.2/5
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
9
2024STRAßENVERKEHR235/55 R18Good
5
2023Tyre Reviews235/60 R18Recommended

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Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV ( 255/40 R21 102V XL Aramid Sidewalls )
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£242
 		Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV ( 255/40 R21 102V XL Aramid Sidewalls ) In stock Free shipping
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255/40 R21 tyre test

Best tyres in your size
Premium Lowcost

Snow

Snow braking, Snow traction, Snow cornering, …
1. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 95%
2. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ 93%
3. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 91%
4. Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 90%
5. Kleber Krisalp HP3 89%
6. Michelin Alpin 6 84%
7. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 81%
8. Nokian WR Snowproof 81%
9. Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330 80%
10. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 80%
11. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P 79%
12. Vredestein Wintrac Pro 77%
13. Falken Eurowinter HS01 74%
14. Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 74%
15. Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 70%

Wet

Wet braking, Wet handling, Wet circle cornering, …
1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 92%
2. Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 85%
3. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ 85%
4. Vredestein Wintrac Pro 83%
5. Michelin Alpin 6 83%
6. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P 82%
7. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 82%
8. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 79%
9. Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 78%
10. Falken Eurowinter HS01 78%
11. Kleber Krisalp HP3 77%
12. Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 77%
13. Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330 77%
14. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 73%
15. Nokian WR Snowproof 69%

Dry

Dry braking, Dry handling, Dry steering response, …
1. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P 91%
2. Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 90%
3. Michelin Alpin 6 86%
4. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 84%
5. Nokian WR Snowproof 83%
6. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 82%
7. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ 80%
8. Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 80%
9. Vredestein Wintrac Pro 80%
10. Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 78%
11. Kleber Krisalp HP3 75%
12. Falken Eurowinter HS01 74%
13. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 74%
14. Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330 74%
15. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 66%

Noise

Interior noise, Exterior noise
1. Nokian WR Snowproof 87%
2. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ 87%
3. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 83%
4. Michelin Alpin 6 83%
5. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 83%
6. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 82%
7. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P 82%
8. Kleber Krisalp HP3 79%
9. Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 79%
10. Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 77%
11. Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 77%
12. Falken Eurowinter HS01 77%
13. Vredestein Wintrac Pro 76%
14. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 73%
15. Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330 65%

Costs

1. Nokian WR Snowproof 85%
2. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 82%
3. Michelin Alpin 6 82%
4. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ 82%
5. Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 80%
6. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 80%
7. Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 79%
8. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P 79%
9. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 77%
10. Kleber Krisalp HP3 75%
11. Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330 70%
12. Vredestein Wintrac Pro 68%
13. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 68%
14. Falken Eurowinter HS01 63%
15. Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 63%

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