2024 Winter 55 Tire Braking Test

Autobild are back at it again, this year testing a massive 55 winter tires in wet braking, then taking the top 33 to a snow braking test, all to find out the safest 20 winter tires in the wet and snow to put through to their full test!

No one tests as well as AutoBild, check out the glorious data below. There were no huge surprises, other than perhaps the GT Radial WinterPro 2 Evo finishing an excellent third place overall. GT Radial have been quickly improving their products, and it's great that the hard work is paying off.

The new Bridgestone Blizzak 6 Enliten seems to pick up where the LM005 left off, performing the best in the wet, and Kumho continue the excellent results of the WP52.

Keep an eye on Autobild for the full test next week.

Test Size: 205/55 R16
Tires Tested: 55 tires
Test Categories:
2 categories (2 tests)
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Test Category Best Performer Worst Performer Difference
Wet (1 tests)
Wet Braking Kumho Winter Craft WP52: 34.6 M Maxtrek Trek M7 Plus: 50.6 M16.0 M (31.6%)
Snow (1 tests)
Snow Braking Radar Dimax Alpine: 28.9 M Infinity Ecozen: 41 M12.1 M (29.5%)

Wet

Wet Braking

Snow

Snow Braking

Results

1st: Bridgestone Blizzak 6

Bridgestone Blizzak 6
  • 205/55 R16
  • 3PMSF: yes
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Wet Braking1st34.6 M100%
Snow Braking12th29.6 M28.9 M+0.7 M97.64%
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2nd: Kumho Winter Craft WP52

Kumho Winter Craft WP52
  • 205/55 R16
  • 3PMSF: yes
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Wet Braking1st34.6 M100%
Snow Braking20th30.3 M28.9 M+1.4 M95.38%
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3rd: GT Radial WinterPro2 Evo

GT-Radial WinterPro2 Evo
  • 205/55 R16
  • 3PMSF: yes
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Wet Braking5th36 M34.6 M+1.4 M96.11%
Snow Braking7th29.3 M28.9 M+0.4 M98.63%
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4th: Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2

Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
  • 205/55 R16
  • 3PMSF: yes
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Wet Braking4th35.6 M34.6 M+1 M97.19%
Snow Braking17th30.2 M28.9 M+1.3 M95.7%
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5th: Michelin Alpin 6

Michelin Alpin 6
  • 205/55 R16
  • 3PMSF: yes
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Wet Braking7th36.2 M34.6 M+1.6 M95.58%
Snow Braking15th29.7 M28.9 M+0.8 M97.31%
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6th: Semperit Speed Grip 5

Semperit Speed Grip 5
  • 205/55 R16
  • 3PMSF: yes
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Wet Braking10th36.8 M34.6 M+2.2 M94.02%
Snow Braking2nd29.1 M28.9 M+0.2 M99.31%
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7th: Uniroyal WinterExpert

Uniroyal WinterExpert
  • 205/55 R16
  • 3PMSF: yes
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Wet Braking9th36.5 M34.6 M+1.9 M94.79%
Snow Braking11th29.5 M28.9 M+0.6 M97.97%
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8th: Continental WinterContact TS 870

Continental WinterContact TS 870
  • 205/55 R16
  • 3PMSF: yes
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Wet Braking12th37.1 M34.6 M+2.5 M93.26%
Snow Braking2nd29.1 M28.9 M+0.2 M99.31%
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9th: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
  • 205/55 R16
  • 3PMSF: yes
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Wet Braking11th36.9 M34.6 M+2.3 M93.77%
Snow Braking9th29.4 M28.9 M+0.5 M98.3%
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10th: Firestone Winterhawk 4

Firestone Winterhawk 4
  • 205/55 R16
  • 3PMSF: yes
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Wet Braking3rd35.5 M34.6 M+0.9 M97.46%
Snow Braking25th30.9 M28.9 M+2 M93.53%
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11th: Dunlop Winter Sport 5

Dunlop Winter Sport 5
  • 205/55 R16
  • 3PMSF: yes
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Wet Braking15th37.4 M34.6 M+2.8 M92.51%
Snow Braking5th29.2 M28.9 M+0.3 M98.97%
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12th: Giti GitiWinterW2

Giti GitiWinterW2
  • 205/55 R16
  • 3PMSF: yes
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Wet Braking15th37.4 M34.6 M+2.8 M92.51%
Snow Braking5th29.2 M28.9 M+0.3 M98.97%
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13th: BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2

BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2
  • 205/55 R16
  • 3PMSF: yes
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Wet Braking17th37.5 M34.6 M+2.9 M92.27%
Snow Braking9th29.4 M28.9 M+0.5 M98.3%
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14th: Hankook Winter I cept RS3

Hankook Winter I cept RS3
  • 205/55 R16
  • 3PMSF: yes
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Wet Braking21st37.8 M34.6 M+3.2 M91.53%
Snow Braking2nd29.1 M28.9 M+0.2 M99.31%
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15th: Apollo Alnac 4G Winter

Apollo Alnac 4G Winter
  • 205/55 R16
  • 3PMSF: yes
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Wet Braking8th36.4 M34.6 M+1.8 M95.05%
Snow Braking22nd30.6 M28.9 M+1.7 M94.44%
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16th: Kleber Krisalp HP3

Kleber Krisalp HP3
  • 205/55 R16
  • 3PMSF: yes
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Wet Braking21st37.8 M34.6 M+3.2 M91.53%
Snow Braking7th29.3 M28.9 M+0.4 M98.63%
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17th: Vredestein Wintrac

Vredestein Wintrac
  • 205/55 R16
  • 3PMSF: yes
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Wet Braking14th37.3 M34.6 M+2.7 M92.76%
Snow Braking17th30.2 M28.9 M+1.3 M95.7%
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18th: Barum Polaris 5

Barum Polaris 5
  • 205/55 R16
  • 3PMSF: yes
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Wet Braking19th37.7 M34.6 M+3.1 M91.78%
Snow Braking16th30 M28.9 M+1.1 M96.33%
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19th: Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906

Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906
  • 205/55 R16
  • 3PMSF: yes
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Wet Braking12th37.1 M34.6 M+2.5 M93.26%
Snow Braking24th30.8 M28.9 M+1.9 M93.83%
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20th: Fulda Kristall Control HP2

Fulda Kristall Control HP2
  • 205/55 R16
  • 3PMSF: yes
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Wet Braking26th38.6 M34.6 M+4 M89.64%
Snow Braking12th29.6 M28.9 M+0.7 M97.64%
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21st: Radar Dimax Alpine

Radar Dimax Alpine
  • 205/55 R16
  • 3PMSF: yes
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Wet Braking32nd39.9 M34.6 M+5.3 M86.72%
Snow Braking1st28.9 M100%
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22nd: Falken EUROWINTER HS02

Falken EUROWINTER HS02
  • 205/55 R16
  • 3PMSF: yes
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Wet Braking24th38.3 M34.6 M+3.7 M90.34%
Snow Braking23rd30.7 M28.9 M+1.8 M94.14%
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23rd: Sava Eskimo HP2

Sava Eskimo HP2
  • 205/55 R16
  • 3PMSF: yes
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Wet Braking30th39.5 M34.6 M+4.9 M87.59%
Snow Braking12th29.6 M28.9 M+0.7 M97.64%
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24th: Ceat WinterDrive

Ceat WinterDrive
  • 205/55 R16
  • 3PMSF: yes
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Wet Braking28th39 M34.6 M+4.4 M88.72%
Snow Braking17th30.2 M28.9 M+1.3 M95.7%
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25th: Point S Winter S

Point-S Winter S
  • 205/55 R16
  • 3PMSF: yes
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Wet Braking24th38.3 M34.6 M+3.7 M90.34%
Snow Braking26th31.2 M28.9 M+2.3 M92.63%
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26th: Nexen Winguard Snow G3

Nexen Winguard Snow G3
  • 205/55 R16
  • 3PMSF: yes
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Wet Braking19th37.7 M34.6 M+3.1 M91.78%
Snow Braking27th32.4 M28.9 M+3.5 M89.2%
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27th: Nokian Snowproof 2

Nokian Snowproof 2
  • 205/55 R16
  • 3PMSF: yes
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Wet Braking33rd40 M34.6 M+5.4 M86.5%
Snow Braking21st30.5 M28.9 M+1.6 M94.75%
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28th: Delinte Winter WD1

Delinte Winter WD1
  • 205/55 R16
  • 3PMSF: yes
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Wet Braking6th36.1 M34.6 M+1.5 M95.84%
Snow Braking30th35.8 M28.9 M+6.9 M80.73%
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29th: Lassa Snoways 4

Lassa Snoways 4
  • 205/55 R16
  • 3PMSF: yes
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Wet Braking29th39.2 M34.6 M+4.6 M88.27%
Snow Braking28th34.1 M28.9 M+5.2 M84.75%
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30th: Petlas SnowMaster 2 Sport

Petlas SnowMaster 2 Sport
  • 205/55 R16
  • 3PMSF: yes
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Wet Braking30th39.5 M34.6 M+4.9 M87.59%
Snow Braking29th35.4 M28.9 M+6.5 M81.64%
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31st: Landsail Winter Lander

Landsail Winter Lander
  • 205/55 R16
  • 3PMSF: yes
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Wet Braking23rd38 M34.6 M+3.4 M91.05%
Snow Braking31st38.1 M28.9 M+9.2 M75.85%
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32nd: Mastersteel WINTER+ W2

Mastersteel WINTER Plus W2
  • 205/55 R16
  • 3PMSF: yes
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Wet Braking26th38.6 M34.6 M+4 M89.64%
Snow Braking32nd38.4 M28.9 M+9.5 M75.26%
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33rd: Infinity Ecozen

Infinity Ecozen
  • 205/55 R16
  • 3PMSF: yes
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Wet Braking18th37.6 M34.6 M+3 M92.02%
Snow Braking33rd41 M28.9 M+12.1 M70.49%
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34th: Goodride SW608

Goodride SW608
  • 205/55 R16
  • 3PMSF: yes
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Wet Braking34th40.6 M34.6 M+6 M85.22%
Snow Braking34th0 M28.9 M-28.9 M0%
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35th: Toyo Snowprox S944

Toyo Snowprox S944
  • 205/55 R16
  • 3PMSF: yes
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Wet Braking34th40.6 M34.6 M+6 M85.22%
Snow Braking34th0 M28.9 M-28.9 M0%
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36th: Riken Riken Snow

Riken Riken Snow
  • 205/55 R16
  • 3PMSF: yes
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Wet Braking36th40.8 M34.6 M+6.2 M84.8%
Snow Braking36th0 M28.9 M-28.9 M0%
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37th: Torque TQ023

Torque TQ023
  • 205/55 R16
  • 3PMSF: yes
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Wet Braking36th40.8 M34.6 M+6.2 M84.8%
Snow Braking36th0 M28.9 M-28.9 M0%
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38th: Laufenn I Fit+

Laufenn I Fit Plus
  • 205/55 R16
  • 3PMSF: yes
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Wet Braking38th41.1 M34.6 M+6.5 M84.18%
Snow Braking38th0 M28.9 M-28.9 M0%
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39th: Kormoran Kormoran Snow

Kormoran Kormoran Snow
  • 205/55 R16
  • 3PMSF: yes
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Wet Braking39th41.5 M34.6 M+6.9 M83.37%
Snow Braking39th0 M28.9 M-28.9 M0%
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40th: Westlake SW 608

Westlake SW 608
  • 205/55 R16
  • 3PMSF: yes
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Wet Braking39th41.5 M34.6 M+6.9 M83.37%
Snow Braking39th0 M28.9 M-28.9 M0%
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41st: Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6

Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
  • 205/55 R16
  • 3PMSF: yes
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Wet Braking41st42 M34.6 M+7.4 M82.38%
Snow Braking41st0 M28.9 M-28.9 M0%
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42nd: Zeetex WH 1000

Zeetex WH 1000
  • 205/55 R16
  • 3PMSF: yes
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Wet Braking42nd42.3 M34.6 M+7.7 M81.8%
Snow Braking42nd0 M28.9 M-28.9 M0%
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43rd: Tracmax X Privilo S130

Tracmax X Privilo S130
  • 205/55 R16
  • 3PMSF: yes
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Wet Braking43rd43.3 M34.6 M+8.7 M79.91%
Snow Braking43rd0 M28.9 M-28.9 M0%
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44th: Sailun Ice Blazer Alpine plus

Sailun Ice Blazer Alpine  plus
  • 205/55 R16
  • 3PMSF: yes
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Wet Braking44th43.5 M34.6 M+8.9 M79.54%
Snow Braking44th0 M28.9 M-28.9 M0%
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45th: Tourador Winter Pro TS1

Tourador Winter Pro TS1
  • 205/55 R16
  • 3PMSF: yes
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Wet Braking44th43.5 M34.6 M+8.9 M79.54%
Snow Braking44th0 M28.9 M-28.9 M0%
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46th: Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501

Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
  • 205/55 R16
  • 3PMSF: yes
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Wet Braking46th43.7 M34.6 M+9.1 M79.18%
Snow Braking46th0 M28.9 M-28.9 M0%
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47th: RoadX RXFROST WU01

RoadX RXFROST WU01
  • 205/55 R16
  • 3PMSF: yes
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Wet Braking47th44.2 M34.6 M+9.6 M78.28%
Snow Braking47th0 M28.9 M-28.9 M0%
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48th: Imperial Snowdragon HP

Imperial Snowdragon HP
  • 205/55 R16
  • 3PMSF: yes
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Wet Braking48th44.5 M34.6 M+9.9 M77.75%
Snow Braking48th0 M28.9 M-28.9 M0%
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49th: Minerva Frostrack HP

Minerva Frostrack HP
  • 205/55 R16
  • 3PMSF: yes
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Wet Braking48th44.5 M34.6 M+9.9 M77.75%
Snow Braking48th0 M28.9 M-28.9 M0%
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50th: Duraturn Mozzo Winter

Duraturn Mozzo Winter
  • 205/55 R16
  • 3PMSF: yes
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Wet Braking50th44.7 M34.6 M+10.1 M77.4%
Snow Braking50th0 M28.9 M-28.9 M0%
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51st: Austone Skadi SP 901

Austone Skadi SP 901
  • 205/55 R16
  • 3PMSF: yes
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Wet Braking51st45.7 M34.6 M+11.1 M75.71%
Snow Braking51st0 M28.9 M-28.9 M0%
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52nd: Superia Bluewin UHP

Superia Bluewin UHP
  • 205/55 R16
  • 3PMSF: yes
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Wet Braking51st45.7 M34.6 M+11.1 M75.71%
Snow Braking51st0 M28.9 M-28.9 M0%
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53rd: Powertrac Snowtour Pro

Powertrac Snowtour Pro
  • 205/55 R16
  • 3PMSF: yes
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Wet Braking53rd46.6 M34.6 M+12 M74.25%
Snow Braking53rd0 M28.9 M-28.9 M0%
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54th: Roadmarch Winter XPro 888

Roadmarch Winter XPro 888
  • 205/55 R16
  • 3PMSF: yes
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Wet Braking54th48.2 M34.6 M+13.6 M71.78%
Snow Braking54th0 M28.9 M-28.9 M0%
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55th: Maxtrek Trek M7+

Maxtrek Trek M7 Plus
  • 205/55 R16
  • 3PMSF: yes
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Wet Braking55th50.6 M34.6 M+16 M68.38%
Snow Braking55th0 M28.9 M-28.9 M0%
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