Winter tire test 225/45 R18 from the publisher Auto Bild Sportscars 2026 p.

Place	Description / Recommendations	Cost
1	Michelin Pilot Alpin PA5 Excellent performance in all conditions Very short braking distance and superb handling on dry roads and snow Good balance of performance characteristics High price Verdict: Exemplary	from 15 480 ₽
2	Bridgestone Blizzak 6 Good handling on snow, wet, and dry asphalt Excellent longitudinal and lateral grip on snow Relatively long braking distance on dry surface Verdict: Exemplary	from 19 300 ₽
3	Goodyear Ultragrip Performance 3 Excellent lateral stability and overall very good performance on snow Good performance on wet surfaces Relatively low ratings (compared to some other premium-class tires) Verdict: Exemplary	from 18 220 ₽
4	Pirelli Cinturato Winter 3 Short braking distance on both dry and wet surfaces Low rolling resistance Relatively low performance on snow Verdict: Good	—
4	Continental ContiWinterContact TS 870 P Good handling and short braking distance on dry surfaces Good handling on wet surfaces Low rolling resistance Relatively low traction force on snow Verdict: Good	from 9 510 ₽
7	Nokian Snowproof 3P Excellent performance on snow Low noise level Low rolling resistance Short braking distance on wet surfaces Subpar handling on wet surfaces Verdict: Good	—
8	Hankook W330 i cept Evo3 Very high resistance to aquaplaning Good performance on snow Relatively long braking distance on wet surfaces High level of tyre noise High rolling resistance Вердикт: Удовлетворительно	from 5 280 ₽
9	Nexen Winguard Sport 3 Low noise level Short braking distance on wet surfaces Low rolling resistance Reduced resistance to aquaplaning Вердикт: Удовлетворительно	—
10	Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 Good performance on dry and wet surfaces High resistance to aquaplaning Relatively weak grip on snow Вердикт: Удовлетворительно	from 5 750 ₽
11	Falken Eurowinter HS02Pro Good ride smoothness In terms of handling on wet surfaces, they are almost on par with premium-class tires Reduced resistance to aquaplaning Long braking distance on wet surfaces Relatively long braking distance on snow Вердикт: Удовлетворительно	from 10 840 ₽
12	Leao Winter Defender UHP Low price Good performance on snow and dry surfaces Reduced resistance to aquaplaning Poor handling and dangerously long braking distance on wet surfaces Verdict: Average	from 4 500 ₽