Winter tire test 215/55 R17 from the publisher AutoMotorSport 2019 p.

Place Model Description / Recommendations Cost
1
Goodyear Ultragrip Performance GEN-1 +
Precise handling on wet asphalt
Aquaplaning resistance
Comfortable driving and low noise
Safe braking on dry roads
from 5 780 
2
Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
Improved traction on snowy and wet roads
shorter stopping distances on snow and wet pavement
stability when the load is changed
insufficient traction is observed at high speed in turns and when braking on dry asphalt
from 5 020 
3
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
Quick steering response
high lateral stability on wet roads
a short braking distance on both wet and dry asphalt
high resistance to slipping.
slightly increased braking distance on snow
from 14 910 
4
Continental ContiWinterContact TS 850P
Good snow handling
effective braking and good lateral stability on wet asphalt
excellent fuel economy
noisy
average braking performance on snow and dry asphalt
from 5 190 
5
Michelin Alpin A6
Balanced performance on snow and dry asphalt
Safe cornering on wet roads
Good interaction with vehicle's electronic control systems.
some issues with handling and lateral stability on snow and wet asphalt
from 7 790 
6
Hankook W320A i cept Evo2
Powerful traction and good snow grip
good road manners on dry asphalt
low noise level.
long braking distance on dry asphalt
increased rolling resistance
from 7 060 
7
Falken Eurowinter HS01
Good handling characteristics
Effective braking on snow
Good aquaplaning resistance
insufficient traction on wet surface
weak traction force on snow
worst test result on dry asphalt
from 13 080 
8
Toyo Snowprox S954
Good dry handling
Excellent dry sport dynamics
long braking distance on all types of surfaces
slowed steering response on snow and wet road
from 8 920 
9
Pirelli Winter Sottozero III
Balanced performance and a tendency to sporty dynamics on dry asphalt
Long braking distance on snow and wet asphalt
weak traction
insufficient resistance to aquaplaning
noise
from 5 780 
10
Giti GitiWinter W1
Dry surface brake path
stable traction on dry asphalt.
handling and traction issues on snow
increased rolling resistance
unbalanced behavior on wet roads
11
Nokian WR Snowproof
Good snow handling
short braking distance on dry and snowy asphalt
low noise level
long braking distance and weak grip on wet roads
weak resistance to aquaplaning
low sensitivity to load changes
from 5 850