Winter tyre test 215/60 R17 - AutoMotorSport 2016
215/60 R17 - 2016
Winner
Continental
Best Value
nokian
Test Vehicle
Tested tyres
10
Agenda:
Best value in test
Better than average value
Worse than average value
Worst value in test
Wet9,7
Dry8,4
Snow9,4
Enviromental impact9,1
Excellent snow and wet, good handling, traction and braking.
Worse dry braking, noisier.
Wet9,0
Dry9,3
Snow8,7
Enviromental impact8,0
Above average winter characteristics, resistance to aquaplaning, safe, short braking distances on snow, wet and dry.
Slightly oversteer on snow and wet, a little worse response management
Wet9,7
Dry8,0
Snow9,0
Enviromental impact8,0
Convincing in winter conditions, very reliable, on wet and dry
Snow on the rear axle behaves unsteadily
Wet9,8
Dry8,1
Snow8,5
Enviromental impact8,6
Balanced on snow, wet overwhelming, convincing snow, wet and dry conditions with good maneuverability and high adhesion
Slow response management redeemed higher comfort
Wet7,4
Dry8,0
Snow8,5
Enviromental impact7,3
Balanced and safe driving on snow, dynamic and stable dry
Deficiencies in the wet braking and cornering. A short stretch on the edge of adhesion.
Wet7,7
Dry8,8
Snow7,2
Enviromental impact8,0
Safe braking on snow, drought almost sportsmanship
Shortcomings of the yawing and traction on snow. Very long braking distance and light wet oversteer. Deficiencies in aquaplaning.
Wet5,7
Dry7,9
Snow9,5
Enviromental impact7,9
Excellent winter properties with easy handling and a sporty steering response, average dry
Poor braking performance and susceptibility to hydroplaning on wet roads.
Wet7,6
Dry7,9
Snow7,6
Enviromental impact7,2
Even with lower power altogether balanced and predictable tire.
Below average traction on snow, deficiencies in aquaplaning
Wet7,3
Dry7,5
Snow7,7
Enviromental impact7,9
Short braking distances on snow, safe on dry, very quiet tires.
Long braking distance on wet or dry, unreliable snow, poor aquaplaning resistance and high rolling resistance.
Wet5,7
Dry8,2
Snow5,3
Enviromental impact7,3
Good and safe performance on dry asphalt.
Very bad winter, long braking distances in the wet.
Above you can see the results of the AutoMotorSport 2016 215/60 R17 test performed by AutoMotorSport on a Opel Mokka X in 2016. This test was performed in 215/60 R17, but is applicable to other similar sizes, especially in the same tyre width (215). Continental WinterContact TS 850P SUV is the best of 10 tested tyres according to tested properties (Rating, Wet, Dry, Snow, Enviromental impact, ). Other featured tyres include Nokian WR D4, Goodyear UltraGrip Performance SUV Gen-1, Dunlop Winter Sport 5 SUV; Some tyres weren't included in the test, such as Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2, Michelin ALPIN 5, Nokian WR SUV 4.
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