Winter tire test 225/40 R18 from the publisher Auto Bild 2025 p.

Place Model Description / Recommendations Cost
1
Michelin Pilot Alpin PA5
Good performance in any conditions
Low noise level
High price
Verdict: Exemplary
from 18 120 
3
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
Excellent lateral stability on dry pavement
Very high mileage
Relatively low lateral stability on a wet surface
Verdict: Exemplary
from 16 300 
3
Kumho Wintercraft WP52+
Excellent price and mileage ratio
Superb performance on snowy and wet roads
Minor complaints about handling on dry pavement
Verdict: Exemplary
from 4 730 
5
Goodyear Ultragrip Performance 3
Very high mileage
Excellent performance on wet surfaces
Relatively weak results on dry pavement
Verdict: Exemplary
from 17 510 
6
Hankook W330 i cept Evo3
Excellent performance on snow
Very good price and tread life ratio
Relatively long braking distance on a wet surface
Verdict: Good
from 8 410 
7
Continental ContiWinterContact TS 870 P
Balanced snow performance
Good handling on dry pavement
Relatively long braking distance on a wet surface
Verdict: Good
from 8 740 
8
Barum Polaris 6
Attractive price
Excellent fuel savings
High level of snow safety
Poor performance on wet surfaces
Verdict: Good
from 22 230 
8
Uniroyal WinterExpert
Good handling in any conditions
Good fuel economy
Relatively long braking distance on dry pavement
Verdict: Good
10
Pirelli Winter Cinturato 2
Extremely high grip on a wet road
Reduced accuracy of control on dry pavement
High price
Verdict: Good
from 5 780 
12
BFGoodrich G-Force Winter 2
Excellent performance on snow
Relatively weak performance on dry and wet surfaces
Verdict: Good
from 5 630 
13
Vredestein Wintrac Pro+
Good performance on snow
Relatively long braking distance on dry pavement
Increased wear
Verdict: Good
from 24 040 
14
Kleber Krisalp HP3
Excellent performance, including a very short braking distance, on snow
Relatively weak results on dry and wet pavement
Verdict: Satisfactory
from 8 610 
15
Very low cost per kilometer (based on cost and mileage)
Good performance on snow and dry pavement
Relatively weak results on a wet surface
Verdict: Satisfactory
16
Firestone Winterhawk 4
High traction on snow
Good performance on wet pavement
Relatively long braking distance and vague response to steering wheel turns on dry pavement
Verdict: Satisfactory
from 14 810 
18
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
High lateral stiffness and overall good traction on snow
Relatively weak results on a wet surface
Relatively long braking distance on a dry surface
Verdict: Satisfactory
20
Falken Eurowinter HS02Pro
Acceptable performance on dry surfaces
Poor performance on snow
Verdict: Satisfactory
from 13 380