Following on from the massive 54 winter tire shootout in the popular 225/45 R18 size using a BMW 3 Series, Autobild have taken the top 20 tires through to their full testing program to to work out exactly what tire is best overall.

As always, the Autobild tests are amongst the best in the industry, so enjoy all the below data!

Dry

The Continental WinterContact TS 870 P and the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 are notable for their secure handling and sharp steering on dry tracks, garnering most points in the tests. In contrast, the dry handling of the Winterhawk 4 by Firestone is considered problematic.

Wet

In the wet tests the  BMW Series 3 demands high dynamic performance from its tires. It's surprising to note that the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 not only meets these demands but also outperforms the standard summer tires, especially in braking and on wet handling tracks.

However, the Toyo Observe 944 struggles in wet conditions due to its inconsistent lateral control. Similarly, both the Speed-Grip 5 by Semperit and a non-branded budget tire tested for reference display unstable rear axles, making them less than ideal choices. When assessing aquaplaning risks, Hankook's balanced Winter i*cept evo³ offers the most reliable safety margins.

Snow

The French tire manufacturer, Michelin, along with its secondary brands BF Goodrich and Kleber, leads the performance ratings on snow. Specifically, the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 showcases top-tier results in traction tests, snow braking, and handling assessments. However, there's a minor drawback: when considering lateral (side-to-side) control, some of Michelin's own cost-effective options marginally outperform it.

Most competitors in the study also exhibit commendable winter performance. One exception worth noting is the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005. In slalom evaluations, it demonstrated deficiencies. The tire exhibited a delayed response in steering commands and a propensity to push forward during turns, indicating suboptimal lateral control. Similarly, the Falken Eurowinter HS02 Pro, along with a budget tire tested for comparison, displayed inadequate curve stability in snowy conditions.

Comfort

The Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 is once again at the front with the lowest external noise.

Value

In the cost analysis, the anticipated kilometre lifespan greatly influences the chapter rating. Goodyear's UltraGrip Performance 3 achieves the best performance with 45,500 kilometres, calculated for the driven axle. Considering the value for money, the Polaris 5 from Barum ranks first due to its good lifespan and low cost. Additionally, it excels in rolling resistance.

Results

1st: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
225/45 R18 95V EU Label: D/B/68 3PMSF: yes Price: 750.00	Test # Result Best Difference % Dry Braking 1st 42.3 M 100% Dry Handling 2nd 112.6 Km/H 112.9 Km/H -0.3 Km/H 99.73% Wet Braking 4th 53.6 M 49.1 M +4.5 M 91.6% Wet Handling 2nd 85.7 Km/H 86.8 Km/H -1.1 Km/H 98.73% Wet Circle 1st 12.34 s 100% Straight Aqua 10th 91.4 Km/H 94.9 Km/H -3.5 Km/H 96.31% Curved Aquaplaning 15th 2.12 m/sec2 2.88 m/sec2 -0.76 m/sec2 73.61% Snow Braking 1st 29.2 M 100% Snow Traction 1st 2944 N 100% Snow Handling 1st 60.6 Km/H 100% Snow Slalom 2nd 3.34 m/sec2 3.38 m/sec2 -0.04 m/sec2 98.82% Noise 1st 70.6 dB 100% Wear 5th 41387 KM 45500 KM -4113 KM 90.96% Value 17th 18.12 Price/1000 10.5 Price/1000 +7.62 Price/1000 57.95% Rolling Resistance 12th 8.46 kg / t 7.47 kg / t +0.99 kg / t 88.3% Test winner with top performance on ice and snow, precise driving behavior on wet and dry roads, good mileage. High price. Read Reviews
2nd: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
225/45 R18 95V EU Label: C/B/71 3PMSF: yes Price: 705.00	Test # Result Best Difference % Dry Braking 3rd 43.6 M 42.3 M +1.3 M 97.02% Dry Handling 13th 110.7 Km/H 112.9 Km/H -2.2 Km/H 98.05% Wet Braking 2nd 53 M 49.1 M +3.9 M 92.64% Wet Handling 3rd 85.5 Km/H 86.8 Km/H -1.3 Km/H 98.5% Wet Circle 8th 12.63 s 12.34 s +0.29 s 97.7% Straight Aqua 6th 93.1 Km/H 94.9 Km/H -1.8 Km/H 98.1% Curved Aquaplaning 5th 2.4 m/sec2 2.88 m/sec2 -0.48 m/sec2 83.33% Snow Braking 4th 30.1 M 29.2 M +0.9 M 97.01% Snow Traction 4th 2858 N 2944 N -86 N 97.08% Snow Handling 6th 59.7 Km/H 60.6 Km/H -0.9 Km/H 98.51% Snow Slalom 6th 3.25 m/sec2 3.38 m/sec2 -0.13 m/sec2 96.15% Noise 3rd 71.4 dB 70.6 dB +0.8 dB 98.88% Wear 1st 45500 KM 100% Value 13th 15.49 Price/1000 10.5 Price/1000 +4.99 Price/1000 67.79% Rolling Resistance 16th 8.71 kg / t 7.47 kg / t +1.24 kg / t 85.76% Balanced premium profile with convincing winter properties, very high mileage, short braking distances, good comfort. Increased rolling resistance. Read Reviews
3rd: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
225/45 R18 95V EU Label: C/B/71 3PMSF: yes Price: 680.00	Test # Result Best Difference % Dry Braking 2nd 43.1 M 42.3 M +0.8 M 98.14% Dry Handling 1st 112.9 Km/H 100% Wet Braking 5th 54.6 M 49.1 M +5.5 M 89.93% Wet Handling 3rd 85.5 Km/H 86.8 Km/H -1.3 Km/H 98.5% Wet Circle 3rd 12.47 s 12.34 s +0.13 s 98.96% Straight Aqua 10th 91.4 Km/H 94.9 Km/H -3.5 Km/H 96.31% Curved Aquaplaning 4th 2.42 m/sec2 2.88 m/sec2 -0.46 m/sec2 84.03% Snow Braking 8th 30.5 M 29.2 M +1.3 M 95.74% Snow Traction 6th 2830 N 2944 N -114 N 96.13% Snow Handling 8th 59.3 Km/H 60.6 Km/H -1.3 Km/H 97.85% Snow Slalom 5th 3.27 m/sec2 3.38 m/sec2 -0.11 m/sec2 96.75% Noise 8th 72 dB 70.6 dB +1.4 dB 98.06% Wear 13th 36514 KM 45500 KM -8986 KM 80.25% Value 18th 18.62 Price/1000 10.5 Price/1000 +8.12 Price/1000 56.39% Rolling Resistance 2nd 7.94 kg / t 7.47 kg / t +0.47 kg / t 94.08% Winter talent with balanced performances in all weather conditions, dynamic wet and dry handling, short braking distances. Increased price level. Read Reviews    Buy from £177.80
4th: BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2
225/45 R18 95V EU Label: C/B/69 3PMSF: yes Price: 585.00	Test # Result Best Difference % Dry Braking 12th 45.6 M 42.3 M +3.3 M 92.76% Dry Handling 11th 110.9 Km/H 112.9 Km/H -2 Km/H 98.23% Wet Braking 10th 55 M 49.1 M +5.9 M 89.27% Wet Handling 10th 83 Km/H 86.8 Km/H -3.8 Km/H 95.62% Wet Circle 15th 12.86 s 12.34 s +0.52 s 95.96% Straight Aqua 3rd 94.6 Km/H 94.9 Km/H -0.3 Km/H 99.68% Curved Aquaplaning 3rd 2.44 m/sec2 2.88 m/sec2 -0.44 m/sec2 84.72% Snow Braking 2nd 29.3 M 29.2 M +0.1 M 99.66% Snow Traction 2nd 2883 N 2944 N -61 N 97.93% Snow Handling 2nd 60 Km/H 60.6 Km/H -0.6 Km/H 99.01% Snow Slalom 2nd 3.34 m/sec2 3.38 m/sec2 -0.04 m/sec2 98.82% Noise 4th 71.7 dB 70.6 dB +1.1 dB 98.47% Wear 8th 39130 KM 45500 KM -6370 KM 86% Value 11th 14.95 Price/1000 10.5 Price/1000 +4.45 Price/1000 70.23% Rolling Resistance 9th 8.41 kg / t 7.47 kg / t +0.94 kg / t 88.82% Winter size with safe driving characteristics on wet and dry tracks, good aquaplaning properties. Slightly extended dry braking distances. Read Reviews
5th: Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
225/45 R18 95V EU Label: C/B/72 3PMSF: yes Price: 665.00	Test # Result Best Difference % Dry Braking 6th 44.4 M 42.3 M +2.1 M 95.27% Dry Handling 14th 110.4 Km/H 112.9 Km/H -2.5 Km/H 97.79% Wet Braking 5th 54.6 M 49.1 M +5.5 M 89.93% Wet Handling 9th 83.3 Km/H 86.8 Km/H -3.5 Km/H 95.97% Wet Circle 3rd 12.47 s 12.34 s +0.13 s 98.96% Straight Aqua 4th 94.5 Km/H 94.9 Km/H -0.4 Km/H 99.58% Curved Aquaplaning 10th 2.21 m/sec2 2.88 m/sec2 -0.67 m/sec2 76.74% Snow Braking 11th 30.7 M 29.2 M +1.5 M 95.11% Snow Traction 5th 2848 N 2944 N -96 N 96.74% Snow Handling 11th 59 Km/H 60.6 Km/H -1.6 Km/H 97.36% Snow Slalom 10th 3.19 m/sec2 3.38 m/sec2 -0.19 m/sec2 94.38% Noise 14th 72.8 dB 70.6 dB +2.2 dB 96.98% Wear 9th 38266 KM 45500 KM -7234 KM 84.1% Value 16th 17.38 Price/1000 10.5 Price/1000 +6.88 Price/1000 60.41% Rolling Resistance 14th 8.57 kg / t 7.47 kg / t +1.1 kg / t 87.16% Premium profile with convincing winter properties, dynamic performance on wet tracks, good mileage. Slight understeer on dry track. Read Reviews    Buy from £158.98
6th: Hankook Winter i cept evo3
225/45 R18 95V EU Label: D/B/72 3PMSF: yes Price: 530.00	Test # Result Best Difference % Dry Braking 4th 43.8 M 42.3 M +1.5 M 96.58% Dry Handling 5th 112 Km/H 112.9 Km/H -0.9 Km/H 99.2% Wet Braking 10th 55 M 49.1 M +5.9 M 89.27% Wet Handling 5th 84.3 Km/H 86.8 Km/H -2.5 Km/H 97.12% Wet Circle 15th 12.86 s 12.34 s +0.52 s 95.96% Straight Aqua 1st 94.9 Km/H 100% Curved Aquaplaning 1st 2.88 m/sec2 100% Snow Braking 6th 30.3 M 29.2 M +1.1 M 96.37% Snow Traction 13th 2765 N 2944 N -179 N 93.92% Snow Handling 16th 57.7 Km/H 60.6 Km/H -2.9 Km/H 95.21% Snow Slalom 6th 3.25 m/sec2 3.38 m/sec2 -0.13 m/sec2 96.15% Noise 18th 73.8 dB 70.6 dB +3.2 dB 95.66% Wear 16th 34407 KM 45500 KM -11093 KM 75.62% Value 12th 15.4 Price/1000 10.5 Price/1000 +4.9 Price/1000 68.18% Rolling Resistance 18th 8.79 kg / t 7.47 kg / t +1.32 kg / t 84.98% Brand tires with good winter qualities, dynamic dry handling, very good safety reserves during aquaplaning. Average mileage. Read Reviews
7th: Dunlop Winter Sport 5
225/45 R18 95V EU Label: C/B/72 3PMSF: yes Price: 585.00	Test # Result Best Difference % Dry Braking 14th 45.8 M 42.3 M +3.5 M 92.36% Dry Handling 14th 110.4 Km/H 112.9 Km/H -2.5 Km/H 97.79% Wet Braking 18th 56.4 M 49.1 M +7.3 M 87.06% Wet Handling 6th 84 Km/H 86.8 Km/H -2.8 Km/H 96.77% Wet Circle 10th 12.71 s 12.34 s +0.37 s 97.09% Straight Aqua 16th 90.6 Km/H 94.9 Km/H -4.3 Km/H 95.47% Curved Aquaplaning 8th 2.29 m/sec2 2.88 m/sec2 -0.59 m/sec2 79.51% Snow Braking 11th 30.7 M 29.2 M +1.5 M 95.11% Snow Traction 17th 2755 N 2944 N -189 N 93.58% Snow Handling 10th 59.1 Km/H 60.6 Km/H -1.5 Km/H 97.52% Snow Slalom 13th 3.15 m/sec2 3.38 m/sec2 -0.23 m/sec2 93.2% Noise 19th 74.1 dB 70.6 dB +3.5 dB 95.28% Wear 7th 39348 KM 45500 KM -6152 KM 86.48% Value 10th 14.87 Price/1000 10.5 Price/1000 +4.37 Price/1000 70.61% Rolling Resistance 3rd 8.02 kg / t 7.47 kg / t +0.55 kg / t 93.14% Balanced performances on snow-covered and wet tracks, good aquaplaning reserves, high mileage. Slightly extended dry braking distances. Read Reviews    Buy from £163.98
8th: Vredestein Wintrac Pro
225/45 R18 95W EU Label: D/B/72 3PMSF: yes Price: 595.00	Test # Result Best Difference % Dry Braking 8th 44.5 M 42.3 M +2.2 M 95.06% Dry Handling 11th 110.9 Km/H 112.9 Km/H -2 Km/H 98.23% Wet Braking 19th 56.9 M 49.1 M +7.8 M 86.29% Wet Handling 12th 82.5 Km/H 86.8 Km/H -4.3 Km/H 95.05% Wet Circle 14th 12.83 s 12.34 s +0.49 s 96.18% Straight Aqua 13th 91.1 Km/H 94.9 Km/H -3.8 Km/H 96% Curved Aquaplaning 13th 2.17 m/sec2 2.88 m/sec2 -0.71 m/sec2 75.35% Snow Braking 9th 30.6 M 29.2 M +1.4 M 95.42% Snow Traction 12th 2768 N 2944 N -176 N 94.02% Snow Handling 4th 59.8 Km/H 60.6 Km/H -0.8 Km/H 98.68% Snow Slalom 9th 3.23 m/sec2 3.38 m/sec2 -0.15 m/sec2 95.56% Noise 17th 73.6 dB 70.6 dB +3 dB 95.92% Wear 19th 31400 KM 45500 KM -14100 KM 69.01% Value 19th 18.95 Price/1000 10.5 Price/1000 +8.45 Price/1000 55.41% Rolling Resistance 11th 8.45 kg / t 7.47 kg / t +0.98 kg / t 88.4% Convincing performances on snow and ice, good aquaplaning reserves, balanced driving behavior on wet and dry tracks. Low mileage. Read Reviews
9th: Barum Polaris 5
225/45 R18 95V EU Label: D/C/72 3PMSF: yes Price: 445.00	Test # Result Best Difference % Dry Braking 11th 45.4 M 42.3 M +3.1 M 93.17% Dry Handling 3rd 112.2 Km/H 112.9 Km/H -0.7 Km/H 99.38% Wet Braking 12th 55.6 M 49.1 M +6.5 M 88.31% Wet Handling 17th 81.4 Km/H 86.8 Km/H -5.4 Km/H 93.78% Wet Circle 7th 12.57 s 12.34 s +0.23 s 98.17% Straight Aqua 12th 91.2 Km/H 94.9 Km/H -3.7 Km/H 96.1% Curved Aquaplaning 16th 2.11 m/sec2 2.88 m/sec2 -0.77 m/sec2 73.26% Snow Braking 16th 31 M 29.2 M +1.8 M 94.19% Snow Traction 16th 2756 N 2944 N -188 N 93.61% Snow Handling 7th 59.5 Km/H 60.6 Km/H -1.1 Km/H 98.18% Snow Slalom 12th 3.16 m/sec2 3.38 m/sec2 -0.22 m/sec2 93.49% Noise 13th 72.7 dB 70.6 dB +2.1 dB 97.11% Wear 4th 42401 KM 45500 KM -3099 KM 93.19% Value 1st 10.5 Price/1000 100% Rolling Resistance 1st 7.47 kg / t 100% Cost-effective third-party brand with good snow performance, dynamic dry handling, high mileage. Understeering driving behavior on wet track. Read Reviews
10th: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
225/45 R18 95V EU Label: C/A/72 3PMSF: yes Price: 675.00	Test # Result Best Difference % Dry Braking 6th 44.4 M 42.3 M +2.1 M 95.27% Dry Handling 4th 112.1 Km/H 112.9 Km/H -0.8 Km/H 99.29% Wet Braking 1st 49.1 M 100% Wet Handling 1st 86.8 Km/H 100% Wet Circle 2nd 12.41 s 12.34 s +0.07 s 99.44% Straight Aqua 5th 93.2 Km/H 94.9 Km/H -1.7 Km/H 98.21% Curved Aquaplaning 2nd 2.55 m/sec2 2.88 m/sec2 -0.33 m/sec2 88.54% Snow Braking 15th 30.9 M 29.2 M +1.7 M 94.5% Snow Traction 10th 2780 N 2944 N -164 N 94.43% Snow Handling 19th 57 Km/H 60.6 Km/H -3.6 Km/H 94.06% Snow Slalom 18th 3.03 m/sec2 3.38 m/sec2 -0.35 m/sec2 89.64% Noise 15th 73 dB 70.6 dB +2.4 dB 96.71% Wear 15th 34421 KM 45500 KM -11079 KM 75.65% Value 20th 19.61 Price/1000 10.5 Price/1000 +9.11 Price/1000 53.54% Rolling Resistance 5th 8.09 kg / t 7.47 kg / t +0.62 kg / t 92.34% Wet specialist with very good aquaplaning properties, dynamic dry handling. Moderate side guidance on snow, low mileage. Read Reviews
11th: Kleber Krisalp HP3
225/45 R18 95V EU Label: C/B/69 3PMSF: yes Price: 545.00	Test # Result Best Difference % Dry Braking 12th 45.6 M 42.3 M +3.3 M 92.76% Dry Handling 17th 110.2 Km/H 112.9 Km/H -2.7 Km/H 97.61% Wet Braking 8th 54.9 M 49.1 M +5.8 M 89.44% Wet Handling 16th 81.7 Km/H 86.8 Km/H -5.1 Km/H 94.12% Wet Circle 11th 12.72 s 12.34 s +0.38 s 97.01% Straight Aqua 2nd 94.7 Km/H 94.9 Km/H -0.2 Km/H 99.79% Curved Aquaplaning 6th 2.34 m/sec2 2.88 m/sec2 -0.54 m/sec2 81.25% Snow Braking 2nd 29.3 M 29.2 M +0.1 M 99.66% Snow Traction 3rd 2861 N 2944 N -83 N 97.18% Snow Handling 3rd 59.9 Km/H 60.6 Km/H -0.7 Km/H 98.84% Snow Slalom 1st 3.38 m/sec2 100% Noise 2nd 70.8 dB 70.6 dB +0.2 dB 99.72% Wear 18th 33916 KM 45500 KM -11584 KM 74.54% Value 14th 16.07 Price/1000 10.5 Price/1000 +5.57 Price/1000 65.34% Rolling Resistance 10th 8.43 kg / t 7.47 kg / t +0.96 kg / t 88.61% Top performance on snow and ice, good safety reserves during aquaplaning, quiet rolling noise. Tendency to understeer on wet and dry tracks. Read Reviews
12th: Uniroyal WinterExpert
225/45 R18 95V EU Label: C/C/72 3PMSF: yes Price: 520.00	Test # Result Best Difference % Dry Braking 20th 47.1 M 42.3 M +4.8 M 89.81% Dry Handling 14th 110.4 Km/H 112.9 Km/H -2.5 Km/H 97.79% Wet Braking 7th 54.7 M 49.1 M +5.6 M 89.76% Wet Handling 11th 82.9 Km/H 86.8 Km/H -3.9 Km/H 95.51% Wet Circle 8th 12.63 s 12.34 s +0.29 s 97.7% Straight Aqua 14th 91 Km/H 94.9 Km/H -3.9 Km/H 95.89% Curved Aquaplaning 7th 2.33 m/sec2 2.88 m/sec2 -0.55 m/sec2 80.9% Snow Braking 11th 30.7 M 29.2 M +1.5 M 95.11% Snow Traction 15th 2759 N 2944 N -185 N 93.72% Snow Handling 13th 58.8 Km/H 60.6 Km/H -1.8 Km/H 97.03% Snow Slalom 15th 3.11 m/sec2 3.38 m/sec2 -0.27 m/sec2 92.01% Noise 11th 72.2 dB 70.6 dB +1.6 dB 97.78% Wear 6th 40504 KM 45500 KM -4996 KM 89.02% Value 7th 12.84 Price/1000 10.5 Price/1000 +2.34 Price/1000 81.78% Rolling Resistance 8th 8.24 kg / t 7.47 kg / t +0.77 kg / t 90.66% Balanced driving behavior on snow-covered and wet tracks, good value for money. Extended braking distances on dry tracks. Read Reviews
13th: Laufenn I Fit+
225/45 R18 95V EU Label: D/C/72 3PMSF: yes Price: 455.00	Test # Result Best Difference % Dry Braking 10th 44.8 M 42.3 M +2.5 M 94.42% Dry Handling 18th 110 Km/H 112.9 Km/H -2.9 Km/H 97.43% Wet Braking 8th 54.9 M 49.1 M +5.8 M 89.44% Wet Handling 13th 82.1 Km/H 86.8 Km/H -4.7 Km/H 94.59% Wet Circle 13th 12.82 s 12.34 s +0.48 s 96.26% Straight Aqua 19th 88.7 Km/H 94.9 Km/H -6.2 Km/H 93.47% Curved Aquaplaning 19th 1.8 m/sec2 2.88 m/sec2 -1.08 m/sec2 62.5% Snow Braking 9th 30.6 M 29.2 M +1.4 M 95.42% Snow Traction 6th 2830 N 2944 N -114 N 96.13% Snow Handling 9th 59.2 Km/H 60.6 Km/H -1.4 Km/H 97.69% Snow Slalom 4th 3.3 m/sec2 3.38 m/sec2 -0.08 m/sec2 97.63% Noise 8th 72 dB 70.6 dB +1.4 dB 98.06% Wear 17th 34139 KM 45500 KM -11361 KM 75.03% Value 8th 13.33 Price/1000 10.5 Price/1000 +2.83 Price/1000 78.77% Rolling Resistance 4th 8.05 kg / t 7.47 kg / t +0.58 kg / t 92.8% Convincing driving characteristics on ice and snow, short wet braking distances, quiet pass-by noise. Moderate side guidance on wet and dry tracks. Read Reviews
14th: Paxaro Inverno
225/45 R18 95V EU Label: D/C/72 3PMSF: yes Price: 390.00	Test # Result Best Difference % Dry Braking 14th 45.8 M 42.3 M +3.5 M 92.36% Dry Handling 10th 111.3 Km/H 112.9 Km/H -1.6 Km/H 98.58% Wet Braking 14th 55.9 M 49.1 M +6.8 M 87.84% Wet Handling 15th 81.9 Km/H 86.8 Km/H -4.9 Km/H 94.35% Wet Circle 12th 12.8 s 12.34 s +0.46 s 96.41% Straight Aqua 8th 92.1 Km/H 94.9 Km/H -2.8 Km/H 97.05% Curved Aquaplaning 12th 2.18 m/sec2 2.88 m/sec2 -0.7 m/sec2 75.69% Snow Braking 7th 30.4 M 29.2 M +1.2 M 96.05% Snow Traction 18th 2737 N 2944 N -207 N 92.97% Snow Handling 17th 57.5 Km/H 60.6 Km/H -3.1 Km/H 94.88% Snow Slalom 19th 3.02 m/sec2 3.38 m/sec2 -0.36 m/sec2 89.35% Noise 4th 71.7 dB 70.6 dB +1.1 dB 98.47% Wear 14th 35549 KM 45500 KM -9951 KM 78.13% Value 3rd 10.97 Price/1000 10.5 Price/1000 +0.47 Price/1000 95.72% Rolling Resistance 15th 8.65 kg / t 7.47 kg / t +1.18 kg / t 86.36% Short snow braking distances, good aquaplaning qualities, safe dry handling, affordable. Understeering snow/wet handling, increased rolling resistance. Read Reviews
15th: Toyo Observe S 944
225/45 R18 95V EU Label: D/B/71 3PMSF: yes Price: 485.00	Test # Result Best Difference % Dry Braking 8th 44.5 M 42.3 M +2.2 M 95.06% Dry Handling 6th 111.8 Km/H 112.9 Km/H -1.1 Km/H 99.03% Wet Braking 13th 55.8 M 49.1 M +6.7 M 87.99% Wet Handling 19th 80.3 Km/H 86.8 Km/H -6.5 Km/H 92.51% Wet Circle 20th 12.97 s 12.34 s +0.63 s 95.14% Straight Aqua 15th 90.9 Km/H 94.9 Km/H -4 Km/H 95.79% Curved Aquaplaning 9th 2.22 m/sec2 2.88 m/sec2 -0.66 m/sec2 77.08% Snow Braking 14th 30.8 M 29.2 M +1.6 M 94.81% Snow Traction 14th 2763 N 2944 N -181 N 93.85% Snow Handling 18th 57.4 Km/H 60.6 Km/H -3.2 Km/H 94.72% Snow Slalom 20th 2.97 m/sec2 3.38 m/sec2 -0.41 m/sec2 87.87% Noise 15th 73 dB 70.6 dB +2.4 dB 96.71% Wear 3rd 44312 KM 45500 KM -1188 KM 97.39% Value 2nd 10.95 Price/1000 10.5 Price/1000 +0.45 Price/1000 95.89% Rolling Resistance 6th 8.11 kg / t 7.47 kg / t +0.64 kg / t 92.11% High traction and short braking distances on snow, decent comfort, good mileage. Moderate side guidance on snow and wet roads. Read Reviews
16th: Semperit Speed Grip 5
225/45 R18 95V EU Label: C/B/72 3PMSF: yes Price: 535.00	Test # Result Best Difference % Dry Braking 18th 46.6 M 42.3 M +4.3 M 90.77% Dry Handling 9th 111.4 Km/H 112.9 Km/H -1.5 Km/H 98.67% Wet Braking 15th 56.1 M 49.1 M +7 M 87.52% Wet Handling 20th 79.5 Km/H 86.8 Km/H -7.3 Km/H 91.59% Wet Circle 19th 12.95 s 12.34 s +0.61 s 95.29% Straight Aqua 7th 92.4 Km/H 94.9 Km/H -2.5 Km/H 97.37% Curved Aquaplaning 14th 2.16 m/sec2 2.88 m/sec2 -0.72 m/sec2 75% Snow Braking 19th 31.3 M 29.2 M +2.1 M 93.29% Snow Traction 19th 2646 N 2944 N -298 N 89.88% Snow Handling 15th 58.1 Km/H 60.6 Km/H -2.5 Km/H 95.87% Snow Slalom 17th 3.09 m/sec2 3.38 m/sec2 -0.29 m/sec2 91.42% Noise 8th 72 dB 70.6 dB +1.4 dB 98.06% Wear 2nd 44476 KM 45500 KM -1024 KM 97.75% Value 6th 12.03 Price/1000 10.5 Price/1000 +1.53 Price/1000 87.28% Rolling Resistance 13th 8.48 kg / t 7.47 kg / t +1.01 kg / t 88.09% Convincing winter suitability, good dry handling, very good mileage. Poor side guidance in wet conditions, extended dry braking distances. Read Reviews
17th: Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro
225/45 R18 95V EU Label: D/B/70 3PMSF: yes Price: 500.00	Test # Result Best Difference % Dry Braking 5th 44.1 M 42.3 M +1.8 M 95.92% Dry Handling 7th 111.6 Km/H 112.9 Km/H -1.3 Km/H 98.85% Wet Braking 16th 56.2 M 49.1 M +7.1 M 87.37% Wet Handling 8th 83.9 Km/H 86.8 Km/H -2.9 Km/H 96.66% Wet Circle 5th 12.5 s 12.34 s +0.16 s 98.72% Straight Aqua 17th 90.5 Km/H 94.9 Km/H -4.4 Km/H 95.36% Curved Aquaplaning 18th 2 m/sec2 2.88 m/sec2 -0.88 m/sec2 69.44% Snow Braking 19th 31.3 M 29.2 M +2.1 M 93.29% Snow Traction 20th 2571 N 2944 N -373 N 87.33% Snow Handling 20th 56.9 Km/H 60.6 Km/H -3.7 Km/H 93.89% Snow Slalom 21st 2.9 m/sec2 3.38 m/sec2 -0.48 m/sec2 85.8% Noise 12th 72.6 dB 70.6 dB +2 dB 97.25% Wear 20th 29534 KM 45500 KM -15966 KM 64.91% Value 15th 16.93 Price/1000 10.5 Price/1000 +6.43 Price/1000 62.02% Rolling Resistance 20th 9 kg / t 7.47 kg / t +1.53 kg / t 83% Stable driving behavior on wet and dry tracks, good rolling comfort. Moderate side guidance on snow, limited mileage, high rolling resistance. Read Reviews    Buy from £136.00
18th: Debica Frigo HP2
225/45 R18 95V EU Label: D/B/72 3PMSF: yes Price: 435.00	Test # Result Best Difference % Dry Braking 19th 46.8 M 42.3 M +4.5 M 90.38% Dry Handling 19th 109.4 Km/H 112.9 Km/H -3.5 Km/H 96.9% Wet Braking 20th 57.7 M 49.1 M +8.6 M 85.1% Wet Handling 13th 82.1 Km/H 86.8 Km/H -4.7 Km/H 94.59% Wet Circle 18th 12.94 s 12.34 s +0.6 s 95.36% Straight Aqua 18th 89 Km/H 94.9 Km/H -5.9 Km/H 93.78% Curved Aquaplaning 17th 2.03 m/sec2 2.88 m/sec2 -0.85 m/sec2 70.49% Snow Braking 4th 30.1 M 29.2 M +0.9 M 97.01% Snow Traction 9th 2782 N 2944 N -162 N 94.5% Snow Handling 4th 59.8 Km/H 60.6 Km/H -0.8 Km/H 98.68% Snow Slalom 11th 3.18 m/sec2 3.38 m/sec2 -0.2 m/sec2 94.08% Noise 20th 75.3 dB 70.6 dB +4.7 dB 93.76% Wear 12th 36609 KM 45500 KM -8891 KM 80.46% Value 5th 11.88 Price/1000 10.5 Price/1000 +1.38 Price/1000 88.38% Rolling Resistance 18th 8.79 kg / t 7.47 kg / t +1.32 kg / t 84.98% Convincing winter qualities, low price level. Extended wet/dry braking distances, understeering dry handling, increased rolling resistance. Read Reviews
19th: Viking Wintech
225/45 R18 95V EU Label: D/C/72 3PMSF: yes Price: 435.00	Test # Result Best Difference % Dry Braking 16th 46.2 M 42.3 M +3.9 M 91.56% Dry Handling 8th 111.5 Km/H 112.9 Km/H -1.4 Km/H 98.76% Wet Braking 16th 56.2 M 49.1 M +7.1 M 87.37% Wet Handling 18th 81.1 Km/H 86.8 Km/H -5.7 Km/H 93.43% Wet Circle 17th 12.88 s 12.34 s +0.54 s 95.81% Straight Aqua 20th 85.7 Km/H 94.9 Km/H -9.2 Km/H 90.31% Curved Aquaplaning 20th 1.59 m/sec2 2.88 m/sec2 -1.29 m/sec2 55.21% Snow Braking 16th 31 M 29.2 M +1.8 M 94.19% Snow Traction 11th 2769 N 2944 N -175 N 94.06% Snow Handling 11th 59 Km/H 60.6 Km/H -1.6 Km/H 97.36% Snow Slalom 16th 3.1 m/sec2 3.38 m/sec2 -0.28 m/sec2 91.72% Noise 4th 71.7 dB 70.6 dB +1.1 dB 98.47% Wear 11th 36846 KM 45500 KM -8654 KM 80.98% Value 4th 11.81 Price/1000 10.5 Price/1000 +1.31 Price/1000 88.91% Rolling Resistance 7th 8.23 kg / t 7.47 kg / t +0.76 kg / t 90.77% Affordable winter profile with good snow performance. Limited wet grip, low safety reserves during aquaplaning, extended dry braking distances. Read Reviews
20th: Firestone Winterhawk 4
225/45 R18 95V EU Label: D/B/71 3PMSF: yes Price: 550.00	Test # Result Best Difference % Dry Braking 17th 46.5 M 42.3 M +4.2 M 90.97% Dry Handling 20th 108.9 Km/H 112.9 Km/H -4 Km/H 96.46% Wet Braking 2nd 53 M 49.1 M +3.9 M 92.64% Wet Handling 6th 84 Km/H 86.8 Km/H -2.8 Km/H 96.77% Wet Circle 6th 12.56 s 12.34 s +0.22 s 98.25% Straight Aqua 9th 91.7 Km/H 94.9 Km/H -3.2 Km/H 96.63% Curved Aquaplaning 10th 2.21 m/sec2 2.88 m/sec2 -0.67 m/sec2 76.74% Snow Braking 16th 31 M 29.2 M +1.8 M 94.19% Snow Traction 8th 2785 N 2944 N -159 N 94.6% Snow Handling 14th 58.7 Km/H 60.6 Km/H -1.9 Km/H 96.86% Snow Slalom 8th 3.24 m/sec2 3.38 m/sec2 -0.14 m/sec2 95.86% Noise 7th 71.9 dB 70.6 dB +1.3 dB 98.19% Wear 10th 37820 KM 45500 KM -7680 KM 83.12% Value 9th 14.54 Price/1000 10.5 Price/1000 +4.04 Price/1000 72.21% Rolling Resistance 17th 8.76 kg / t 7.47 kg / t +1.29 kg / t 85.27% Balanced driving behavior on snow and wet tracks. Strongly understeering dry handling, extended dry braking distances, increased rolling resistance. Read Reviews