Winter tire test 215/60 R17 from the publisher AutoMotorSport 2016 p.

Place Model Description / Recommendations Cost
1
Continental ContiWinterContact TS 850P SUV
Excellent snow and wet snow traction, handling, braking.
Worse dry braking, noisier.
Rating: Highly Recommended

Wet Road: 9.7
Dry Road: 8.4
Snow: 9.4
Environmental Impact: 9.1
from 7 960 
2
Nokian WR D4
High-end winter performance, aquaplaning resistance, safe, short stopping distances on snow, wet and dry.
Slightly excessive steerability on snow and wet road, somewhat worse handling reaction
Rating: Recommended

Wet road: 9,0
Dry road: 9,3
Snow: 8,7
Environmental impact: 8,0
from 7 390 
3
Goodyear Ultragrip Performance GEN-1 SUV
Confident in winter conditions, extremely reliable, on wet and dry roads.
Snow on the rear axle behaves unstably
Rating: Recommended

Wet road: 9,7
Dry road: 8,0
Snow: 9,0
Environmental impact: 8,0
from 10 400 
4
Dunlop SP Winter Sport 5 SUV
Balanced on snow, on wet cover, convincing on snow, wet and dry, with good handling and high traction.
Sluggish handling response is redeemed by increased comfort
Rating: Recommended

Wet road: 9,8
Dry road: 8,1
Snow: 8,5
Environmental impact: 8,6
5
Hankook W320A i cept Evo2
Balanced and safe driving on snow, dynamic and stable on dry pavement
Braking and cornering on wet roads are drawbacks. A short section on the edge of traction.
Rating: Recommended

Wet road: 7,4
Dry road: 8,0
Snow: 8,5
Environmental impact: 7,3
from 7 060 
6
Vredestein Wintrac Xtreme S
Safe Braking on Snow, Drought Almost a Sports Spirit
Lack of traction and directional stability on snow. Very long braking distance and easy oversteer on a wet road. Aquaplaning drawbacks.
Rating: Recommended

Wet road: 7,7
Dry road: 8,8
Snow: 7,2
Environmental impact: 8,0
7
Bridgestone Blizzak LM80
Excellent winter performance with light handling and sports-type steering, medium treadwear.
Low braking efficiency and susceptibility to hydroplaning on wet roads.
Rating: Recommended

Wet road: 5.7
Dry road: 7.9
Snow: 9.5
Environmental impact: 7.9
8
WestLake SW658
Even with lower power, a well-balanced and predictable tire overall.
Traction on snow is below average, aquaplaning drawbacks
Rating: Recommended

Wet road: 7,6
Dry road: 7,9
Snow: 7,6
Environmental impact: 7,2
from 8 310 
9
GT Radial Champiro WinterPro
Short braking distance on snow, safe on dry, very quiet tyres.
Long braking distance on wet or dry road, unreliable snow, poor resistance to aquaplaning and high rolling resistance.
Rating: Recommended

Wet road: 7,3
Dry road: 7,5
Snow: 7,7
Environmental impact: 7,9
10
Good and safe operation on dry asphalt.
Very bad winter, long braking distances on wet road.
Rating: Conditionally recommended

Wet road: 5.7
Dry road: 8.2
Snow: 5.3
Environmental impact: 7.3