Winter Tire Test for A/S Light Truck 245/65 R17 from the publisher SUV Magazine 2015 p.

Not uncommon are cases in which Germans can think they live in different climate zones. While the German Alps are already in full swing, people are still strolling in light jackets - as long as they are made of windproof material - on the beach. The same applies to "off-road" shoes too. While in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, everyone is already changing their tires, those who live on the Rhine are still waiting for the cold to arrive. And winter always comes,
Place Model Description / Recommendations Cost
1
Nokian WR SUV 3
Exceptional manoeuvrability in all conditions
relatively long braking distance on a wet surface
SUV Magazine: Highly Recommended
from 8 160 
2
Pirelli Scorpion Winter
Excellent handling and short braking distances in all conditions.
average resistance to aquaplaning
SUV Magazine: Highly Recommended
from 7 740 
3
Goodyear UltraGrip +SUV
High traction force and short braking distance in any condition.
increased rolling resistance
SUV Magazine: Highly Recommended
from 8 670 
4
Michelin Latitude Alpin 2
Consistent results in all disciplines
Low noise level
average braking efficiency on ice
SUV Magazine: Highly Recommended
from 9 900 
5
Nankang SV55
Low noise level
good performance on snow.
long braking distance on ice and wet asphalt
tendency to sharp loss of traction
SUV Magazine: Satisfactory