If you daily a big saloon on 245/45 R19s (think BMW 5 Series), the fresh comparative from Auto Zeitung with partners GTÜ and ARBÖ is one of the most useful datasets this winter. Ten tyres, one car, controlled runs on snow, wet and dry, plus a fourth bucket that quietly decides running costs and eco-score […]

If your daily is an S3, GTI, A 35 or i30 N and you swap to real winters, this is your size. Auto Bild just ran its big 225/40 R18 winter test and, as usual, started with a massive field and a ruthless cut. Here’s the story behind the scores—methods, quirks, and the little details […]

Every year, the search for the perfect winter tyre begins. With vehicle running costs on everyone’s mind, the temptation to save a few hundred euros on a set of budget tyres is strong. But what do you sacrifice in safety and performance? To get to the bottom of this, the respected German magazine Automotorsport conducted […]

ADAC has tested 31 winter tyres in size 225/40 R18, covering budget, mid-price and premium brands. The programme included braking and handling on wet, dry, snow and ice, plus an environmental block (predicted wear, abrasion, efficiency, exterior noise, and a sustainability check). The overall score weights safety at 70% (dry 30%, wet 40%, winter 30%) […]

Test days took place around Arvidsjaur in Swedish Lapland, where the industry migrates each winter for reliable ice, snow and sub-zero conditions. The field mixed budget and premium names, plus two “twins” that share the same tread: Kormoran SUV Snow and Riken SUV Snow (both under Michelin’s umbrella and produced in Serbia). The rest of […]