On cold winter days, traction on snow, ice and wet surfaces is of particular importance. Which winter tire is the best? Who did the worst on the test?
16 models for small mid-range SUVs were tested in the ADAC test. Two models have failed. Seven of those tested performed well, but depending on the conditions and driving style, the right winter tires can be selected. E.g. if you drive on dry asphalt, the best tire according to ADAC is Dunlop Winter Sport 5 and Michelin Alpin 6. If you drive on wet pavement, the best winter tire is Bridgestone LM005. For snow-covered roads, Hankook i*cept RS3, Dunlop Winter Sport 5 and Bridgestone LM005 perform best. The Continental TS 870 P is positioned in the middle with a good performance in all indicators, but without the best results.
Among the models tested, seven are distinguished from one other category with a satisfactory result. Five of this group managed to achieve a good result in the discipline in terms of ecology. But they all fail to score more than satisfactory when it comes to driving safety. Some of ADAC's tested brands reveal deficiencies on dry asphalt, such as Kleber Krisalp HP3, Barum Polaris 5, Vredestein Wintrac and Uniroyal WinterExpert. Disadvantages on wet pavement stand out BF-Goodrich Winter 2, Fulda Kristall Control HP2. On snowy sections, however, the Falken Eurowinter HS02 and Barum Polaris 5 fail and fail to achieve more than a satisfactory result. In terms of mileage, the Fulda Kristall Control HP2 stands out with the highest result in the ADAC test (56,000 km, class 1.3), while the Uniroyal WinterExpert shows the lowest mileage in the group of seven satisfactory tires (37,000 km, class 2.9 ). Here is the table with the results obtained from ADAC testing of selected car tire brands and models:
