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2021 winter tyre tests: 10 tests, 161 models

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Tyre size Organization Year Type Designation Winner Best value Tested tyres Vehicle
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Best winter tyres in tests

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870

/98%
Tested 13x in 2021, 13x in total.
Test results:
Pluses:
  • Very good aquaplaning resistance
  • Exceptional handling on the wet
  • Short braking distance on snow
  • Great handling on dry roads
  • Short braking distance on dry roads
Minuses:
    -
check the prices for Continental WinterContact TS 870

2. Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

/100%
Tested 9x in 2021, 13x in total.
Test results:
Pluses:
  • Exceptional traction on snow
  • Great handling on snow
  • Exceptional handling on the wet
  • Low drive-by noise levels
  • Great handling on dry roads
Minuses:
    -
check the prices for Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

3. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV

/99%
Tested 5x in 2021, 6x in total.
Test results:
Pluses:
  • Low drive-by noise levels
  • Great handling on snow
  • Exceptional traction on snow
  • Short braking distance on dry roads
  • Short braking distance on snow
Minuses:
    -
check the prices for Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV

4. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3

/99%
Tested 5x in 2021, 7x in total.
Test results:
Pluses:
  • Exceptional handling on the wet
  • Very good aquaplaning resistance
  • Short braking distance on snow
  • Great handling on dry roads
  • Exceptional traction on snow
Minuses:
    -
check the prices for GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3

5. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5

/100%
Tested 4x in 2021, 13x in total.
Test results:
Pluses:
  • Exceptional traction on snow
  • Great handling on snow
  • Exceptional handling on the wet
  • Low drive-by noise levels
  • Great handling on dry roads
Minuses:
    -
check the prices for Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5

6. Continental VanContact Winter

/75%
Tested 1x in 2021, 2x in total.
Test results:
Pluses:
    -
Minuses:
    -
check the prices for Continental VanContact Winter

7. DUNLOP Winter Sport 5

/83%
Tested 1x in 2021, 42x in total.
Test results:
Pluses:
  • Very good aquaplaning resistance
  • Exceptional traction on snow
  • Short braking distance on snow
  • Exceptional handling on the wet
  • Great handling on snow
Minuses:
    -
check the prices for DUNLOP Winter Sport 5

8. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005

/92%
Tested 47x in 2021, 47x in total.
Test results:
Pluses:
  • Short braking distance on wet roads
  • Very good aquaplaning resistance
  • Exceptional traction on snow
  • Low rolling resistance/low fuel consumption
  • Exceptional handling on the wet
Minuses:
    -
check the prices for Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005

9. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+

/88%
Tested 22x in 2021, 22x in total.
Test results:
Pluses:
  • Very good aquaplaning resistance
  • Exceptional traction on snow
  • Short braking distance on snow
  • Short braking distance on dry roads
  • Exceptional handling on the wet
Minuses:
    -
check the prices for GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+

10. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P

/97%
Tested 15x in 2021, 15x in total.
Test results:
Pluses:
  • Low rolling resistance/low fuel consumption
  • Very good aquaplaning resistance
  • Exceptional handling on the wet
  • Low drive-by noise levels
  • Exceptional traction on snow
Minuses:
    -
check the prices for Continental WinterContact TS 870 P

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