The most comprehensive tire tests database: passenger, VAN and SUV tire tests for winter use, features, images and detailed properties updated for 2026. #1 source for tire-related information.
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#1Winter
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
#2Winter
ContinentalContinental has been dominating the winter tyre segment for years, and the TS870 is no different. It is very well-balanced and offers great mileage, making the premium price point worthwhile in the lo
#3Winter
GoodyearThe UltraGrip Performance 3 is one of the best tyres we have seen in the tests and on top of that it's top discipline is snow performance while maintaining great properties on wet, which makes it a gr
Winter
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Pirelli
Winter
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Dunlop
Winter
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Continental
Winter
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Bridgestone
Winter
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Michelin
Winter
Upper-middle
Kumho
Winter
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Dunlop
Winter
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Hankook
Winter
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Hankook
Winter
Budget
Barum
Winter
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Michelin
Winter
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Pirelli
Winter
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Bridgestone
Winter
Upper-middle
BFGoodrich
Winter
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Hankook
Winter
Upper-middle
Uniroyal
Winter
Budget
Semperit
Winter
Upper-middle
Kleber
Winter
B
Ceat
Winter
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Pirelli
Winter
Upper-middle
Nokian
Winter
Upper-middle
Nokian
Winter
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Vredestein
Winter
Upper-middle
Falken
Winter
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Pirelli
Winter
Upper-middle
Toyo
Winter
B
Ceat
Winter
Budget
Fulda
Winter
Premium
Michelin
Winter
Upper-middle
Nokian
Winter
Budget
GT
Winter
Budget
Apollo
Winter
Budget
Giti
Winter
Budget
Sava
Winter
Premium
Continental
Winter
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Vredestein
Winter
Upper-middle
Firestone
The Winterhawk 4 is a tyre with mixed ratings as there are tests where the tyre was not recommended. Common criticisms i…
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Petlas
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Toyo
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Rotalla
Winter
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Pirelli
Best-in-class snow performance: leading snow braking, traction, and handling certified by DEKRA and TÜV (tested on 205/55 R16 and 225/45 R17 94V XL). Superior wet safety: 100% of sizes rated A–B for wet grip on the EU label, plus best-in-class straight-line aquaplaning and wet handling (TÜV).
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Nankang
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Goodride
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Atlas
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Lassa
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Snow braking, Snow traction, Snow cornering
Wet braking, Wet handling
Straight aquaplaning, Lateral aquaplaning
Dry braking, Dry handling
Interior noise, Exterior noise
Rolling resistance, Fuel consumption
Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
Michelin
CrossClimate 2
Comparing two leading all-season contenders — Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen‑3 and Michelin CrossClimate 2 — across independent tyre tests shows a clear performance split.
Efficient Grip Performance 2
Michelin
Primacy 4
In this comparison, we will look at the Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2 and Michelin Primacy 4 tyres.
Kinergy 4S2 H750
Michelin
CrossClimate 2
Comparing the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 H750 and the Michelin CrossClimate 2, one can see noteworthy differences based on several conducted tests.
WinterContact TS 870
Michelin
ALPIN 6
The numbers in this comparison look closer than they are.
Ventus S1 evo3 K127
Kumho
Ecsta PS71
When it comes to choosing high-performance summer tyres, the Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 and the Kumho Ecsta PS71 are often top contenders.
CrossClimate 2
Vredestein
Quatrac Pro
This head-to-head review condenses independent test data to compare the Michelin CrossClimate 2 and the Vredestein Quatrac Pro across wet, dry and snow performance, rolling resistance and comfort.
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