Winter tire test 245/45 R18 from the publisher Autobild 2020 p.

Place Model Description / Recommendations Cost
1
Michelin Pilot Alpin PA5
Excellent snow traction, dynamic handling characteristics on wet and dry roads, effective braking, high mileage, good price-performance ratio. Winner of Auto Bild's winter tire test 2020/2021.
Very high price.
It's surprising that this is the first independent test of the Pilot Alpin 5 model, which has been on sale for three years.
from 15 950 ₽
2
Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
Excellent winter performance, safe handling on wet and dry roads, good comfort and low rolling resistance.
Average mileage.
from 9 150 ₽
3
Goodyear Ultragrip Performance GEN-1 +
Excellent behaviour on snowy and dry roads, safe handling on wet roads, good safety reserves during aquaplaning.
Medium level of comfort.
from 6 100 ₽
4
BFGoodrich G-Force Winter 2
Good fuel efficiency, convincing snow traction, good aquaplaning resistance, high wear resistance and durability.
Increased rolling resistance
from 3 600 ₽
4
Kleber Krisalp HP3
Competitive pricing, high operational performance, well-balanced safe handling in all weather conditions, long tread life.
Increased rolling resistance.
from 13 100 ₽
6
Hankook W330 i cept Evo3
Dry and wet handling, good snow traction, short braking distance on snow and wet roads.
Increased rolling resistance.
from 5 450 ₽
7
Continental ContiWinterContact TS 850P
Dynamic and sporty handling in any weather conditions, precise steering response, high mileage.
Increased stopping distance on dry roads, high price.
from 5 500 ₽
8
Dunlop SP Winter Sport 5
Good balance of properties, impressive snow traction, high aquaplaning reserves, driving comfort.
Increased stopping distance on wet roads, high price.
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9
Strong traction and short stopping distances on snow, good aquaplaning resistance, dynamic handling on dry roads.
Poor maneuverability on snow, increased braking distance on a wet road.
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9
Semperit Speed Grip 3
Short stopping distance and dynamic handling on wet roads, high mileage, good fuel efficiency.
Low safety margins when aquaplaning.
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11
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
Good snow traction, good aquaplaning resistance, driving comfort, long mileage.
Poor handling on wet and dry roads, increased stopping distance on a wet surface.
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12
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
Balanced performance in any weather, short braking distance on snow, dynamic handling on wet roads.
Average fuel efficiency, increased rolling resistance.
from 18 700 ₽
13
Giti GitiWinter W1
Quick braking and good snow traction, dynamic handling on wet roads, long tread life, and low price.
Average resistance to aquaplaning, increased braking distance on a wet road.
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14
Uniroyal MS Plus 77
Excellent snow performance, good safety reserves in aquaplaning, pleasant on-road comfort.
Moderate traction on wet surfaces, medium mileage.
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15
Barum Polaris 5
Balanced handling on dry and snowy roads, excellent aquaplaning resistance.
Increased stopping distance on wet roads, moderate tread life, increased rolling resistance.
from 7 600 ₽
16
Laufenn i-Fit LW31
Good traction on snow, confident handling of turns, effective braking, and high mileage performance.
Poor traction on wet roads, insufficient maneuverability on wet and dry roads.
from 3 700 ₽
16
Nokian WR A4
Balanced, safe on-road dynamics, quiet ride, low rolling resistance.
Poor handling on snow, average resistance to aquaplaning.
from 8 400 ₽
18
General Tire Altimax Winter 3
Good traction on snow, good price-quality ratio, low noise level.
Insufficient handling on wet and dry roads, average resistance to aquaplaning.
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19
Pirelli Winter Sottozero III
Impressive traction performance on snowy and dry road surfaces, fuel-efficient rolling resistance.
Moderate grip on wet road, high price, average mileage.
from 7 590 ₽
20
Cooper Weather-Master SA2 Plus
Good safety reserves during aquaplaning, low noise level, and a low price.
Average traction on ice and snow, insufficient maneuverability on dry road, low mileage.
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