Time to replace tires for winter is inevitably approaching. Dozens of the most popular “winter tires” have been checked in ADAC tests. The test also underwent cheaper, Chinese “winter tires”. Here are the best and worst winter tires according to the German ADAC Automobile Club.
Although a moment remained for frost and medium temperature during the day, the last cooler days began to make drivers think about the upcoming visit to the vulcanizer. Some of them will have to choose new “winter tires” before. With a response that can ensure the greatest comfort and safety while driving, German ADAC arrives.
The results cannot be considered optimistic. Of the 31 tire sets, only six received a good, ten satisfactory rating and the four parameters were considered sufficient to ensure safe driving in winter. In short, a third was considered unworthy of orders.
ADAC tested tires in size 225/40 R18. Adhesion on dry and wet surfaces and in winter conditions was checked. For the final result in 70 percent It contributed to the safety of driving on 30 percent. tire durability and total cost of its operation.
The best winter tires according to ADAC
Among the six best rated sets were brands: Goodyear, Michelin, Bridgestone, Dunlop, Hankook and Continental.
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The best and worst winter tires in the ADAC test |
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Model |
Driving safety – total note |
Behavior on dry surfaces |
Behavior on wet surfaces |
Behavior on snowy surface |
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Goodyear Ultragrip Performance 3 |
2.0 |
2.5 |
1.8 |
2.2 |
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Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 |
2.1 |
1.9 |
2,3 |
2.1 |
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Bridgestone Blizzak 6 |
2.2 |
2.1 |
2.1 |
2.5 |
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Dunlop Winter Sport 5 |
2.4 |
2.5 |
2.4 |
2.4 |
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Hankook Winter and*Cept EVO3 W330 |
2.6 |
2,3 |
2,3 |
2.6 |
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Continental WinterContact TS 870 P |
2.7 |
2.4 |
2.7 |
1.9 |
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Nokian tires snowproof p |
2.8 |
2.8 |
2.7 |
2.8 |
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Momo W-20 North Pole |
2.7 |
2.4 |
2.7 |
2.8 |
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Ceat Winterdrive |
3.0 |
3.0 |
2.9 |
2.0 |
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Matador MP93 Nordicca |
3.2 |
3.2 |
3.0 |
2.6 |
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Uniroyal Winterexpert |
3.3 |
2.2 |
2.8 |
2.4 |
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Fulda Kristall Control HP2 |
3.4 |
3.4 |
2.8 |
2.5 |
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Semperit Speed-Grip 5 |
3.3 |
3.3 |
2.1 |
2.6 |
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GT Radial Winterpro 2 Sport |
3.3 |
3.3 |
3.1 |
2.8 |
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Giti gitiwinter w2 |
3.5 |
3.5 |
2.6 |
3.2 |
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Point S Winter S |
3.6 |
3.6 |
2.8 |
2.5 |
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Firestone Winterhawk 4 |
3.6 |
3.6 |
2.6 |
2.2 |
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Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 |
3.7 |
3.7 |
3.0 |
2.9 |
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Apollo Aspire XP Winter |
4.1 |
4.1 |
2.6 |
2.7 |
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Dimax Winter radar |
4.6 |
3.4 |
4.6 |
2,3 |
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Nankank Winter Activa 4 |
5.2 |
4.8 |
3.0 |
5.2 |
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Landsail Winter Lander |
5.3 |
4.0 |
2.6 |
5.3 |
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Petlas Snowmaster 2 Sport |
5.3 |
5.3 |
3.4 |
5.1 |
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Imperial Snowdragon UHP |
5.4 |
2.9 |
5.4 |
3.1 |
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TOMET SNOWROAD PRO 3 |
5.5 |
3.9 |
5.5 |
2.6 |
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Star Performer Stratos UHP |
5.5 |
3.5 |
5.5 |
2.7 |
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Goodride SW608 |
5.5 |
3.6 |
5.5 |
3.6 |
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Evergreen EW66 |
5.5 |
4.8 |
5.5 |
4.7 |
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CST MEDALLION WINTER WCP1 |
5.5 |
3.5 |
3.0 |
5.5 |
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Syron Everest 2 |
5.5 |
5.0 |
5.5 |
1.4 |
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Source: ADAC |
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The tires managed the best on a dry road Michelin Pilot Alpin 5. These tires were also the most effective in winter conditions. A set turned out to be unrivaled on wet Goodyear Ultragrip Performance 3.
Due to the smallest abrasion, the Goodyear tires also guaranteed the largest expected mileage (about 76,000 km) and generated the smallest noise, although much cheaper sets were also good in this category. “Winter” was considered the most efficient Dunlop Winter Sport 5.
The worst winter tires according to ADAC
Among the worst rated, there were a lot of Chinese brands: Nankan, Landsail, Goodride, Evergreen, Tomket and Syron. Importantly, in their case, the disadvantage turned out not so much the braking effectiveness in winter conditions, but the drainage of water on wet surfaces or safety while driving on a dry road and for many years warm winters in Poland show that this is an equally important attribute.
For comparison, a car driving on wet surfaces at a speed of 80 km/h, equipped with the winning Goodyear tires stopped after 31 meters. A car that had the worst rated set of Synron Everest 2, after 31 meters, was still moving at a speed of 45 km/h. Among the Chinese Test brands, with a satisfactory assessment, the tires went through Momo and Matador.
