The wait is over—we now have the first winter tyre test for 2024, conducted by AUTO Straßenverkehr. The test focused on tyres in the 235/55 R18 dimension, suitable for cars like the Skoda Kodiaq, Audi Q3, VW Tiguan, and the Seat Tarraco, which was also used as a test vehicle. We’re excited to see the new Bridgestone Blizzak 6 included, which we discussed earlier this week. The test features all the main premium SUV tyres, as well as some budget options, so let’s dive in.
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# | Name | Rating | Price | ||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1. | Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV | Very good |
8.8
|
9.0
|
10.0
|
7.9
|
7.0
| ||
2. | Continental WinterContact TS 870 P | Very good |
8.8
|
8.5
|
8.6
|
9.1
|
6.0
| £176 100 H + 2 | |
3. | Bridgestone Blizzak 6 | Very good |
9.2
|
9.0
|
9.4
|
7.7
|
6.5
| £167 104 V | |
4. | Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2 | Very good |
8.9
|
9.0
|
9.0
|
7.9
|
6.8
| £228 104 H + 2 | |
5. | Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 X W330A | Very good |
7.9
|
8.4
|
9.3
|
7.9
|
6.8
| £158 100 H + 1 | |
6. | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ SUV | Good |
8.0
|
8.7
|
8.4
|
8.0
|
6.7
| £199 104 H | |
7. | GT Radial WinterPro2 Sport | Good |
8.0
|
7.8
|
6.4
|
8.0
|
7.0
| ||
8. | Falken Eurowinter HS02 Pro | Good |
7.5
|
7.3
|
7.5
|
7.7
|
7.0
| £179 104 V | |
9. | Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV | Good |
7.3
|
7.3
|
7.7
|
7.5
|
7.4
| £147 104 H | |
10. | Vredestein Wintrac Pro | Good |
7.4
|
7.7
|
7.9
|
7.0
|
7.4
| ||
# | Name | - | Rating | Wet | Dry | Snow | Enviromental impact | Running costs | Price |
Above you can see the results of the STRAßENVERKEHR 2024 235/55 R18 test performed by STRAßENVERKEHR on a Seat Tarraco in 2024. This test was performed in 235/55 R18, but is applicable to other similar sizes, especially in the same tyre width (235). Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV is the best of 10 tested tyres according to tested properties (Rating, Wet, Dry, Snow, Enviromental impact, ). Other featured tyres include Continental WinterContact TS 870 P, Bridgestone Blizzak 6, Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2; Some tyres weren't included in the test, such as Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen-1, Nokian WR SUV 4, Michelin PILOT ALPIN PA4.
Tests usually don't cover the whole market - here is our selection what not to miss when shopping for tyres in this size.