Winter tyre test 225/45 R18 - Autobild 2023
- Winner: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
- Best value: BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
- Testing vehicle: BMW 3
- Tested tyres: 20
Results
Agenda: Best value in test Better than average value Worse than average value Worst value in test
| # | Name | Rating | Price | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 | Test winner |
2+
|
2+
|
1
|
2+
| ||
| 2. | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 | Exemplary |
2+
|
2
|
2+
|
1-
| ||
| 3. | Continental WinterContact TS 870 P | Exemplary |
2+
|
2+
|
2+
|
2-
| £162 95 V | |
| 4. | BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 | Good |
2
|
2-
|
1-
|
2
| ||
| 5. | Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 | Good |
2
|
2-
|
2+
|
2
| £147 95 V | |
| 6. | Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330 | Good |
2+
|
2
|
2
|
3+
| £142 95 V | |
| 7. | Dunlop Winter Sport 5 | Good |
2
|
2-
|
2
|
2+
| £178 95 V + 2 | |
| 8. | Vredestein Wintrac Pro | Good |
2-
|
2-
|
2+
|
3+
| £135 95 W | |
| 9. | Barum Polaris 5 | Satisfactory |
2-
|
2
|
2+
|
1-
| £112 95 V | |
| 10. | Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 | Satisfactory |
1-
|
2
|
2-
|
3+
| £155 95 V | |
| 11. | Kleber KRISALP HP3 | Satisfactory |
2-
|
2-
|
1-
|
2-
| £155 95 V | |
| 12. | Uniroyal WinterExpert | Satisfactory |
2
|
3+
|
2
|
2+
| £131 95 V | |
| 13. | Laufenn I FIT Plus | Satisfactory |
2-
|
2-
|
2+
|
2-
| ||
| 14. | Paxaro Inverno | Satisfactory |
2-
|
2-
|
2
|
2
| ||
| 15. | Toyo Observe S944 | Satisfactory |
3+
|
2
|
2-
|
1-
| ||
| 16. | Semperit Speed-Grip 5 | Satisfactory |
3+
|
2-
|
2-
|
1-
| ||
| 17. | Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro | Conditionally recommended |
2
|
2
|
3+
|
3
| £127 95 V | |
| 18. | Debica Frigo HP2 | Conditionally recommended |
3+
|
3
|
2+
|
2-
| £106 95 V | |
| 19. | Viking WinTech | Conditionally recommended |
3+
|
2-
|
2
|
2
| ||
| 20. | Firestone Winterhawk 4 | Not recommended |
2+
|
3
|
2
|
2
| £123 95 V | |
| # | Name | - | Rating | Wet | Dry | Snow | Running costs | Price |
Above you can see the results of the Autobild 2023 225/45 R18 test performed by Autobild on a BMW 3 in 2023. This test was performed in 225/45 R18, but is applicable to other similar sizes, especially in the same tyre width (225). Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 is the best of 20 tested tyres according to tested properties (Wet, Dry, Snow, Running costs, ). Other featured tyres include Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3, Continental WinterContact TS 870 P, BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2; Some tyres weren't included in the test, such as Nokian WR D4, Bridgestone Blizzak LM-001, Hankook Winter i*cept evo2 W320.
Same size tyres not featured in the test
Tests usually don't cover the whole market - here is our selection what not to miss when shopping for tyres in this size.
