For the McLaren Ultimate Series in 2026, the top-rated Winter tyres are Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330 (rated 9.6/10) and Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 (rated 9.4/10). The McLaren Ultimate Series uses 3 tyre sizes across 4 generations. The Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330 excels in Snow performance while the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 stands out in Dry performance. Rankings based on aggregated professional tyre test results.
Source: aggregated data from ADAC, TCS, Auto Bild, GTÜ and other independent tyre testing organizations.
#1Winter
HankookHankook sneaked in between the traditional premium tyres again with its Icept Evo3. It excels in aquaplaning resistance, which is crucial for european winters.
#2Winter
MichelinThis is currently the best rated tyre we have and there is a reason for it - it combines sportiness on snow and dry and very good safety margins on the wet. It’s designed to maintain the joy of drivin
#3Winter
BridgestoneA great winter tyre with balanced handling characteristics. Great in the wet, but slightly less durable than newer models.
| # | Tyre | Rating | Wet | Dry | Noise | Comfort | Segment | Fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330 | 9.6 | 8.0 | 7.1 | 6.3 | 7.8 | Upper-middle | 100% |
| 2 | Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 | 9.4 | 7.5 | 8.8 | 7.6 | 8.1 | Premium | 100% |
| 3 | Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 | 9.0 | 9.2 | 8.4 | 8.4 | 8.3 | Premium | 50% |
| 4 | GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ | 9.0 | 8.5 | 8.0 | 8.9 | 8.5 | Premium | 50% |
| 5 | Michelin PILOT ALPIN PA4 | 8.8 | 8.7 | 8.9 | 8.7 | 8.7 | Premium | 100% |
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