Winter Tire Test 215/55 R17 from the publisher Auto Bild Allrad 2025 p.

Place Model Description / Recommendations Cost
1
Hankook W462 Winter i Cept RS3
Short braking distance on wet and snowy surfaces
Very high resistance to aquaplaning
Good handling on dry road
Increased Rolling Resistance
Verdict: Exemplary
1
Goodyear Ultragrip Performance 3
Good balance of characteristics
Excellent traction on snow
Very low noise level
Slowed reactions to steering wheel turns on dry pavement
Verdict: Exemplary
from 17 320 
3
Vredestein Wintrac Pro+
Good performance in any conditions
Increased noise
Verdict: Exemplary
from 24 040 
3
Continental ContiWinterContact TS 870 P
Good performance in any conditions
Low rolling resistance
High price
Verdict: Exemplary
from 8 650 
5
Kumho Wintercraft WP52+
Affordable price
Short braking distance on dry pavement
Poor resistance to lateral aquaplaning
Verdict: Good
from 4 740 
6
Michelin Alpin 7
Excellent snow performance
Good fuel efficiency
High price
Verdict: Good
from 12 320 
7
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
Good driving characteristics on snow
Long braking distance on a wet road
Verdict: Good
from 16 300 
7
Pirelli Winter Cinturato 2
Comfortable ride
Good performance on snow
High rolling resistance
Verdict: Good
from 5 780 
9
Falken Eurowinter HS02
Very good results on dry asphalt
Not the best handling on snow and wet surfaces
Verdict: Good
11
Leao Winter Defender UHP
Acceptable performance on dry pavement
Poor handling on wet roads
Low resistance to aquaplaning
Verdict: Conditionally recommended
from 4 490 
12
Tomket Snow Road Pro 3
Low price
Dangerously weak grip on wet road
Very poor handling on snow
Verdict: Poor