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

Place	Description / Recommendations	Cost
1	Michelin Pilot Alpin PA5 Good performance in any conditions Low noise level High price Verdict: Exemplary	from 15 950 ₽
3	Bridgestone Blizzak 6 Excellent lateral stability on dry pavement Very high mileage Relatively low lateral stability on a wet surface Verdict: Exemplary	from 21 600 ₽
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 4 550 ₽
5	Goodyear Ultragrip Performance 3 Very high mileage Excellent performance on wet surfaces Relatively weak results on dry pavement Verdict: Exemplary	from 18 600 ₽
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 5 450 ₽
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 6 200 ₽
8	Barum Polaris 6 Attractive price Excellent fuel savings High level of snow safety Poor performance on wet surfaces Verdict: Good	from 23 000 ₽
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 7 350 ₽
12	BFGoodrich G-Force Winter 2 Excellent performance on snow Relatively weak performance on dry and wet surfaces Verdict: Good	from 3 600 ₽
13	Vredestein Wintrac Pro+ Good performance on snow Relatively long braking distance on dry pavement Increased wear Verdict: Good	from 25 250 ₽
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 13 100 ₽
15	Ceat WinterDrive 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 18 100 ₽
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 9 750 ₽