Continental WinterContact TS 870 P and Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 share victory with 1.3. Hankook and Pirelli follow with 1.4. Kleber has the best snow category grade, 1.1.
AUTO BILD compared 20 tyres in size 245/45 R19. winter tyres · BMW 5 · 2026
Arvidsjaur · Contidrom (Wietze)
Overall grades: lower is better. Shared positions follow AUTO BILD.
AUTO BILD selected 20 finalists from 50 tyres. Its online table contains measurements for 19: GT Radial is missing. The 20-tyre ranking and category grades come from Reifenpresse’s published table; missing measurements are not estimated. Shared places and original exemplary verdicts follow that table; the online ordering and verdict labels differ. Overall grades include safety adjustments.
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Results
| Snow (30%) | Wet (30%) | Dry (20%) | Costs (20%) | Grade | Safety adjustment | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Continental WinterContact TS 870 P | 1.3 | 1.2 | 1.3 | 1.6 | 1.3 · Exemplary | — |
| 1. | Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 (★100) | 1.2 | 1.6 | 1.3 | 1.2 | 1.3 · Exemplary | — |
| 3. | Hankook Winter i*cept evo 4 | 1.5 | 1.7 | 1.3 | 1.1 | 1.4 · Exemplary | — |
| 3. | Pirelli P Zero Winter 2 | 1.6 | 1.3 | 1.2 | 1.5 | 1.4 · Exemplary | — |
| 5. | Bridgestone Blizzak 6 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.3 | 1.5 · Good | — |
| 5. | GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 (★92) | 1.4 | 1.7 | 1.6 | 1.1 | 1.5 · Good | — |
| 5. | Kleber KRISALP HP3 (★81) | 1.1 | 1.9 | 1.8 | 1.2 | 1.5 · Good | — |
| 8. | Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ | 1.7 | 2.0 | 1.4 | 1.3 | 1.6 · Good | — |
| 8. | Vredestein Wintrac Pro+ | 1.2 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.6 · Good | — |
| 10. | Barum Polaris 6 | 1.5 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 1.5 | 1.8 · Good | — |
| 11. | BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 | 1.2 | 1.9 | 2.1 | 1.2 | 2.3 · Good | +0.7 |
| 12. | Giti Gitiwinter W2 (★65) | 2.2 | 1.9 | 1.7 | 1.3 | 2.4 · Good | +0.6 |
| 12. | Semperit Speed-Grip 5 | 1.7 | 1.9 | 2.0 | 1.5 | 2.4 · Good | +0.6 |
| 12. | Viking WinTech NewGen | 1.4 | 2.2 | 2.0 | 1.6 | 2.4 · Good | +0.6 |
| 15. | Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 | 1.7 | 2.1 | 2.0 | 1.4 | 2.5 · Satisfactory | +0.7 |
| 16. | Firestone Winterhawk 4 | 1.4 | 2.4 | 2.3 | 1.5 | 2.6 · Satisfactory | +0.7 |
| 16. | GT Radial WinterPro2 Sport | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.0 | 1.5 | 2.6 · Satisfactory | +0.7 |
| 16. | Matador MP93 Nordicca | 2.0 | 2.3 | 1.9 | 1.2 | 2.6 · Satisfactory | +0.7 |
| 16. | Petlas SnowMaster 2 Sport | 2.1 | 2.3 | 1.8 | 1.4 | 2.6 · Satisfactory | +0.7 |
| 20. | Lassa Competus Winter 2+ | 2.2 | 2.0 | 2.1 | 1.6 | 2.7 · Satisfactory | +0.7 |
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
+ Strong on wet roads; Strong on snow; Precise dry handling
price per set: € 1000 · Costs: 20.49 €/1000 km · EU: C/B/B 71 · 102V
| Snow traction (N) | 5279 |
|---|---|
| Snow braking (50→0 km/h · m) | 29.3 |
| Snow handling – objective (km/h) | 57.7 |
| Snow cornering (m/s²) | 3.45 |
| Longitudinal aquaplaning (km/h) | 92.5 |
| Cornering aquaplaning (m/s²) | 2.73 |
| Wet handling – objective (km/h) | 82.7 |
| Wet circle cornering (s) | 12.29 |
| Wet braking (100→0 km/h · m) | 53.0 |
| Dry handling – objective (km/h) | 111.7 |
| Dry braking (100→0 km/h · m) | 44.2 |
| Exterior noise (50 / 80 km/h · dB(A)) | 64.8 / 72.1 |
| Mileage (km) | 48800 |
| Rolling resistance (kg/t) | 8.20 |
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 (★100)
+ Strong on snow; High mileage
− High purchase price; Less strong in cornering aquaplaning
price per set: € 1030 · Costs: 18.23 €/1000 km · EU: C/B/B 72 · 102V XL
| Snow traction (N) | 5316 |
|---|---|
| Snow braking (50→0 km/h · m) | 29.1 |
| Snow handling – objective (km/h) | 57.8 |
| Snow cornering (m/s²) | 3.49 |
| Longitudinal aquaplaning (km/h) | 90.8 |
| Cornering aquaplaning (m/s²) | 2.46 |
| Wet handling – objective (km/h) | 81.8 |
| Wet circle cornering (s) | 12.50 |
| Wet braking (100→0 km/h · m) | 56.1 |
| Dry handling – objective (km/h) | 110.9 |
| Dry braking (100→0 km/h · m) | 42.5 |
| Exterior noise (50 / 80 km/h · dB(A)) | 65.0 / 71.7 |
| Mileage (km) | 56500 |
| Rolling resistance (kg/t) | 8.14 |
Hankook Winter i*cept evo 4
+ Low running costs; Precise dry handling
− Weaker wet handling
price per set: € 800 · Costs: 14.40 €/1000 km · EU: C/B/B 72 · 102V XL
| Snow traction (N) | 5243 |
|---|---|
| Snow braking (50→0 km/h · m) | 29.2 |
| Snow handling – objective (km/h) | 56.2 |
| Snow cornering (m/s²) | 3.41 |
| Longitudinal aquaplaning (km/h) | 90.7 |
| Cornering aquaplaning (m/s²) | 2.74 |
| Wet handling – objective (km/h) | 79.5 |
| Wet circle cornering (s) | 12.56 |
| Wet braking (100→0 km/h · m) | 56.8 |
| Dry handling – objective (km/h) | 111.6 |
| Dry braking (100→0 km/h · m) | 43.7 |
| Exterior noise (50 / 80 km/h · dB(A)) | 64.9 / 72.1 |
| Mileage (km) | 55550 |
| Rolling resistance (kg/t) | 7.64 |
Pirelli P Zero Winter 2
+ Strong on wet roads; Precise dry handling
− Weaker on snow; High purchase price
price per set: € 990 · Costs: 19.30 €/1000 km · EU: C/A/B 70 · 102V XL
| Snow traction (N) | 5123 |
|---|---|
| Snow braking (50→0 km/h · m) | 29.5 |
| Snow handling – objective (km/h) | 56.9 |
| Snow cornering (m/s²) | 3.45 |
| Longitudinal aquaplaning (km/h) | 89.0 |
| Cornering aquaplaning (m/s²) | 2.31 |
| Wet handling – objective (km/h) | 82.8 |
| Wet circle cornering (s) | 12.14 |
| Wet braking (100→0 km/h · m) | 51.6 |
| Dry handling – objective (km/h) | 111.7 |
| Dry braking (100→0 km/h · m) | 42.8 |
| Exterior noise (50 / 80 km/h · dB(A)) | 64.8 / 71.6 |
| Mileage (km) | 51300 |
| Rolling resistance (kg/t) | 8.00 |
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
+ Low rolling resistance
− Long wet braking distance; Long dry braking distance
price per set: € 920 · Costs: 17.57 €/1000 km · EU: C/B/B 72 · 102W XL
| Snow traction (N) | 5252 |
|---|---|
| Snow braking (50→0 km/h · m) | 29.4 |
| Snow handling – objective (km/h) | 56.1 |
| Snow cornering (m/s²) | 3.41 |
| Longitudinal aquaplaning (km/h) | 91.4 |
| Cornering aquaplaning (m/s²) | 2.76 |
| Wet handling – objective (km/h) | 82.0 |
| Wet circle cornering (s) | 12.51 |
| Wet braking (100→0 km/h · m) | 58.4 |
| Dry handling – objective (km/h) | 111.4 |
| Dry braking (100→0 km/h · m) | 45.1 |
| Exterior noise (50 / 80 km/h · dB(A)) | 66.7 / 73.5 |
| Mileage (km) | 52350 |
| Rolling resistance (kg/t) | 7.55 |
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 (★92)
+ High mileage; Strong on snow
− Long wet braking distance; Less precise dry handling
price per set: € 960 · Costs: 17.05 €/1000 km · EU: C/C/B 70 · 102V XL FP
| Snow traction (N) | 5220 |
|---|---|
| Snow braking (50→0 km/h · m) | 29.4 |
| Snow handling – objective (km/h) | 57.5 |
| Snow cornering (m/s²) | 3.45 |
| Longitudinal aquaplaning (km/h) | 90.2 |
| Cornering aquaplaning (m/s²) | 2.52 |
| Wet handling – objective (km/h) | 82.1 |
| Wet circle cornering (s) | 12.38 |
| Wet braking (100→0 km/h · m) | 59.3 |
| Dry handling – objective (km/h) | 109.8 |
| Dry braking (100→0 km/h · m) | 44.0 |
| Exterior noise (50 / 80 km/h · dB(A)) | 64.4 / 71.0 |
| Mileage (km) | 56300 |
| Rolling resistance (kg/t) | 7.76 |
Kleber KRISALP HP3 (★81)
+ Strong on snow; Affordable
− Weaker wet handling; Long wet braking distance
price per set: € 750 · Costs: 13.81 €/1000 km · EU: B/B/B 70 · 102V XL
| Snow traction (N) | 5379 |
|---|---|
| Snow braking (50→0 km/h · m) | 29.0 |
| Snow handling – objective (km/h) | 57.9 |
| Snow cornering (m/s²) | 3.46 |
| Longitudinal aquaplaning (km/h) | 93.6 |
| Cornering aquaplaning (m/s²) | 2.76 |
| Wet handling – objective (km/h) | 78.5 |
| Wet circle cornering (s) | 12.70 |
| Wet braking (100→0 km/h · m) | 59.8 |
| Dry handling – objective (km/h) | 110.2 |
| Dry braking (100→0 km/h · m) | 44.5 |
| Exterior noise (50 / 80 km/h · dB(A)) | 66.0 / 72.5 |
| Mileage (km) | 54300 |
| Rolling resistance (kg/t) | 7.95 |
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
+ Short dry braking distance; Affordable; Low rolling resistance
− Long snow braking distance; Weaknesses on wet roads
price per set: € 680 · Costs: 13.04 €/1000 km · EU: C/A/B 71 · 102V
| Snow traction (N) | 5149 |
|---|---|
| Snow braking (50→0 km/h · m) | 29.8 |
| Snow handling – objective (km/h) | 56.8 |
| Snow cornering (m/s²) | 3.41 |
| Longitudinal aquaplaning (km/h) | 89.1 |
| Cornering aquaplaning (m/s²) | 2.46 |
| Wet handling – objective (km/h) | 78.8 |
| Wet circle cornering (s) | 12.63 |
| Wet braking (100→0 km/h · m) | 58.7 |
| Dry handling – objective (km/h) | 110.8 |
| Dry braking (100→0 km/h · m) | 42.2 |
| Exterior noise (50 / 80 km/h · dB(A)) | 66.3 / 72.7 |
| Mileage (km) | 52150 |
| Rolling resistance (kg/t) | 7.77 |
Vredestein Wintrac Pro+
+ Strong on snow
− Falls behind in other categories
price per set: € 800 · Costs: 17.30 €/1000 km · EU: C/C/B 72 · 102W XL
| Snow traction (N) | 5236 |
|---|---|
| Snow braking (50→0 km/h · m) | 28.9 |
| Snow handling – objective (km/h) | 57.9 |
| Snow cornering (m/s²) | 3.38 |
| Longitudinal aquaplaning (km/h) | 92.6 |
| Cornering aquaplaning (m/s²) | 2.45 |
| Wet handling – objective (km/h) | 80.9 |
| Wet circle cornering (s) | 12.54 |
| Wet braking (100→0 km/h · m) | 59.3 |
| Dry handling – objective (km/h) | 110.4 |
| Dry braking (100→0 km/h · m) | 44.7 |
| Exterior noise (50 / 80 km/h · dB(A)) | 66.9 / 72.6 |
| Mileage (km) | 46250 |
| Rolling resistance (kg/t) | 8.80 |
Barum Polaris 6
+ Strong on snow
− Long dry braking distance; Weaknesses on wet roads
price per set: € 720 · Costs: 14.12 €/1000 km · EU: D/C/B 72 · 102V XL FP EV
| Snow traction (N) | 5122 |
|---|---|
| Snow braking (50→0 km/h · m) | 29.1 |
| Snow handling – objective (km/h) | 56.1 |
| Snow cornering (m/s²) | 3.47 |
| Longitudinal aquaplaning (km/h) | 89.4 |
| Cornering aquaplaning (m/s²) | 2.36 |
| Wet handling – objective (km/h) | 78.1 |
| Wet circle cornering (s) | 12.89 |
| Wet braking (100→0 km/h · m) | 59.4 |
| Dry handling – objective (km/h) | 109.2 |
| Dry braking (100→0 km/h · m) | 46.8 |
| Exterior noise (50 / 80 km/h · dB(A)) | 64.6 / 71.1 |
| Mileage (km) | 51000 |
| Rolling resistance (kg/t) | 8.67 |
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
+ Strong on snow; Low running costs
− Less precise dry handling; Long wet braking distance
price per set: € 800 · Costs: 14.86 €/1000 km · EU: B/B/B 70 · 102V XL
| Snow traction (N) | 5376 |
|---|---|
| Snow braking (50→0 km/h · m) | 29.1 |
| Snow handling – objective (km/h) | 57.1 |
| Snow cornering (m/s²) | 3.44 |
| Longitudinal aquaplaning (km/h) | 92.0 |
| Cornering aquaplaning (m/s²) | 2.83 |
| Wet handling – objective (km/h) | 78.4 |
| Wet circle cornering (s) | 12.81 |
| Wet braking (100→0 km/h · m) | 59.9 |
| Dry handling – objective (km/h) | 108.6 |
| Dry braking (100→0 km/h · m) | 44.8 |
| Exterior noise (50 / 80 km/h · dB(A)) | 65.8 / 72.3 |
| Mileage (km) | 53850 |
| Rolling resistance (kg/t) | 7.66 |
Giti Gitiwinter W2 (★65)
+ High mileage; Low running costs
− Less precise snow handling; Long wet braking distance
price per set: € 700 · Costs: 12.80 €/1000 km · EU: C/B/B 70 · 102W
| Snow traction (N) | 5063 |
|---|---|
| Snow braking (50→0 km/h · m) | 29.9 |
| Snow handling – objective (km/h) | 54.2 |
| Snow cornering (m/s²) | 3.37 |
| Longitudinal aquaplaning (km/h) | 91.6 |
| Cornering aquaplaning (m/s²) | 2.81 |
| Wet handling – objective (km/h) | 79.7 |
| Wet circle cornering (s) | 12.62 |
| Wet braking (100→0 km/h · m) | 61.2 |
| Dry handling – objective (km/h) | 110.1 |
| Dry braking (100→0 km/h · m) | 43.7 |
| Exterior noise (50 / 80 km/h · dB(A)) | 65.8 / 72.9 |
| Mileage (km) | 54700 |
| Rolling resistance (kg/t) | 8.59 |
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
+ Good aquaplaning resistance; Strong on snow
− Long dry braking distance
price per set: € 740 · Costs: 15.20 €/1000 km · EU: C/C/B 72 · 102V XL
| Snow traction (N) | 5036 |
|---|---|
| Snow braking (50→0 km/h · m) | 29.3 |
| Snow handling – objective (km/h) | 56.3 |
| Snow cornering (m/s²) | 3.45 |
| Longitudinal aquaplaning (km/h) | 93.5 |
| Cornering aquaplaning (m/s²) | 2.67 |
| Wet handling – objective (km/h) | 77.6 |
| Wet circle cornering (s) | 12.78 |
| Wet braking (100→0 km/h · m) | 59.9 |
| Dry handling – objective (km/h) | 110.5 |
| Dry braking (100→0 km/h · m) | 47.2 |
| Exterior noise (50 / 80 km/h · dB(A)) | 65.7 / 73.4 |
| Mileage (km) | 48700 |
| Rolling resistance (kg/t) | 8.06 |
Viking WinTech NewGen
+ Low rolling resistance; Strong on snow
− Weaker wet handling; Long dry braking distance
price per set: € 620 · Costs: 14.25 €/1000 km · EU: C/C/B 72 · 102V XL FR
| Snow traction (N) | 5256 |
|---|---|
| Snow braking (50→0 km/h · m) | 29.2 |
| Snow handling – objective (km/h) | 56.6 |
| Snow cornering (m/s²) | 3.40 |
| Longitudinal aquaplaning (km/h) | 89.5 |
| Cornering aquaplaning (m/s²) | 2.23 |
| Wet handling – objective (km/h) | 77.1 |
| Wet circle cornering (s) | 12.85 |
| Wet braking (100→0 km/h · m) | 59.9 |
| Dry handling – objective (km/h) | 110.3 |
| Dry braking (100→0 km/h · m) | 46.3 |
| Exterior noise (50 / 80 km/h · dB(A)) | 64.5 / 71.0 |
| Mileage (km) | 43500 |
| Rolling resistance (kg/t) | 7.46 |
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
+ Affordable; Good aquaplaning resistance
− Long wet braking distance; Less precise snow handling
price per set: € 530 · Costs: 10.27 €/1000 km · EU: C/B/A 69 · 102W XL
| Snow traction (N) | 5167 |
|---|---|
| Snow braking (50→0 km/h · m) | 29.1 |
| Snow handling – objective (km/h) | 54.3 |
| Snow cornering (m/s²) | 3.42 |
| Longitudinal aquaplaning (km/h) | 92.7 |
| Cornering aquaplaning (m/s²) | 2.86 |
| Wet handling – objective (km/h) | 78.3 |
| Wet circle cornering (s) | 12.68 |
| Wet braking (100→0 km/h · m) | 64.1 |
| Dry handling – objective (km/h) | 110.2 |
| Dry braking (100→0 km/h · m) | 45.8 |
| Exterior noise (50 / 80 km/h · dB(A)) | 65.6 / 72.4 |
| Mileage (km) | 51600 |
| Rolling resistance (kg/t) | 8.34 |
Firestone Winterhawk 4
+ Strong on snow; Affordable
− Less precise dry handling; Weaknesses on wet roads
price per set: € 710 · Costs: 14.61 €/1000 km · EU: C/B/B 71 · 102V XL FR
| Snow traction (N) | 5230 |
|---|---|
| Snow braking (50→0 km/h · m) | 29.2 |
| Snow handling – objective (km/h) | 56.4 |
| Snow cornering (m/s²) | 3.45 |
| Longitudinal aquaplaning (km/h) | 88.0 |
| Cornering aquaplaning (m/s²) | 2.29 |
| Wet handling – objective (km/h) | 77.8 |
| Wet circle cornering (s) | 12.69 |
| Wet braking (100→0 km/h · m) | 63.1 |
| Dry handling – objective (km/h) | 108.3 |
| Dry braking (100→0 km/h · m) | 45.9 |
| Exterior noise (50 / 80 km/h · dB(A)) | 65.5 / 71.9 |
| Mileage (km) | 48600 |
| Rolling resistance (kg/t) | 7.74 |
GT Radial WinterPro2 Sport
+ Costs: 1.5
− Snow: 2.1; Wet: 2.1
| Snow traction (N) | — |
|---|---|
| Snow braking (50→0 km/h · m) | — |
| Snow handling – objective (km/h) | — |
| Snow cornering (m/s²) | — |
| Longitudinal aquaplaning (km/h) | — |
| Cornering aquaplaning (m/s²) | — |
| Wet handling – objective (km/h) | — |
| Wet circle cornering (s) | — |
| Wet braking (100→0 km/h · m) | — |
| Dry handling – objective (km/h) | — |
| Dry braking (100→0 km/h · m) | — |
| Exterior noise (80 km/h · dB(A)) | — |
| Mileage (km) | — |
| Rolling resistance (kg/t) | — |
Matador MP93 Nordicca
+ High mileage; Affordable
− Long wet braking distance; Weaker wet handling
price per set: € 660 · Costs: 12.12 €/1000 km · EU: D/C/B 72 · 102V XL FP
| Snow traction (N) | 4982 |
|---|---|
| Snow braking (50→0 km/h · m) | 29.5 |
| Snow handling – objective (km/h) | 54.7 |
| Snow cornering (m/s²) | 3.34 |
| Longitudinal aquaplaning (km/h) | 89.9 |
| Cornering aquaplaning (m/s²) | 2.65 |
| Wet handling – objective (km/h) | 76.8 |
| Wet circle cornering (s) | 12.83 |
| Wet braking (100→0 km/h · m) | 62.5 |
| Dry handling – objective (km/h) | 110.5 |
| Dry braking (100→0 km/h · m) | 46.3 |
| Exterior noise (50 / 80 km/h · dB(A)) | 65.7 / 71.8 |
| Mileage (km) | 54450 |
| Rolling resistance (kg/t) | 8.35 |
Petlas SnowMaster 2 Sport
+ Affordable; Low rolling resistance; Precise dry handling
− Weaknesses on wet roads; Long snow braking distance
price per set: € 550 · Costs: 11.42 €/1000 km · EU: C/B/B 72 · 102V XL
| Snow traction (N) | 5066 |
|---|---|
| Snow braking (50→0 km/h · m) | 29.8 |
| Snow handling – objective (km/h) | 54.7 |
| Snow cornering (m/s²) | 3.30 |
| Longitudinal aquaplaning (km/h) | 90.0 |
| Cornering aquaplaning (m/s²) | 2.31 |
| Wet handling – objective (km/h) | 76.4 |
| Wet circle cornering (s) | 12.53 |
| Wet braking (100→0 km/h · m) | 61.5 |
| Dry handling – objective (km/h) | 110.6 |
| Dry braking (100→0 km/h · m) | 44.7 |
| Exterior noise (50 / 80 km/h · dB(A)) | 66.4 / 73.8 |
| Mileage (km) | 48150 |
| Rolling resistance (kg/t) | 7.62 |
Lassa Competus Winter 2+
+ Low running costs; Good aquaplaning resistance
− Long snow braking distance; Long dry braking distance
price per set: € 670 · Costs: 14.50 €/1000 km · EU: D/B/B 71 · 102V XL
| Snow traction (N) | 5086 |
|---|---|
| Snow braking (50→0 km/h · m) | 30.1 |
| Snow handling – objective (km/h) | 54.3 |
| Snow cornering (m/s²) | 3.32 |
| Longitudinal aquaplaning (km/h) | 90.5 |
| Cornering aquaplaning (m/s²) | 2.61 |
| Wet handling – objective (km/h) | 78.6 |
| Wet circle cornering (s) | 12.63 |
| Wet braking (100→0 km/h · m) | 60.7 |
| Dry handling – objective (km/h) | 110.7 |
| Dry braking (100→0 km/h · m) | 47.2 |
| Exterior noise (50 / 80 km/h · dB(A)) | 67.5 / 74.6 |
| Mileage (km) | 46200 |
| Rolling resistance (kg/t) | 8.38 |
Original test — AUTO BILD · Reifenpresse
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