Performance Overview
This radar chart shows relative performance across all test categories, with 100% representing the best performance in each category. Reference tires may have gaps where data is not available.
Dry Performance Overview
Dry Braking (M)
Dry braking in meters (Lower is better)
Dry Handling (Km/H)
Dry Handling Average Speed (Higher is better)
Wet Performance Overview
Wet Braking (M)
Wet braking in meters (Lower is better)
Wet Handling (Km/H)
Wet Handling Average Speed (Higher is better)
Wet Circle (s)
Wet Circle Lap Time in seconds (Lower is better)
Straight Aqua (Km/H)
Float Speed in Km/H (Higher is better)
Curved Aquaplaning (m/sec2)
Remaining lateral acceleration (Higher is better)
Snow Performance Overview
Snow Braking (M)
Snow braking in meters (Lower is better)
Snow Traction (N)
Pulling Force in Newtons (Higher is better)
Snow Handling (Km/H)
Snow handling average speed (Higher is better)
Snow Slalom (m/sec2)
Lateral acceleration (Higher is better)
Comfort Performance Overview
Noise (dB)
External noise in dB (Lower is better)
Value Performance Overview
Price
Price in local currency (Lower is better)
Rolling Resistance (kg / t)
Rolling resistance in kg t (Lower is better)
Overall Findings
Based on the weighted scoring from all tests, here are the overall results:
| Position | Tyre | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV | 0% | |
| 2 | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus SUV | 0% |
| 3 | Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 | 0% |
| 4 | Vredestein Wintrac Pro | 0% |
| 5 | Continental WinterContact TS 850 P | 0% |
| 6 | Hankook Winter i cept evo 3 X | 0% |
| 7 | Toyo Snowprox S954 SUV | 0% |
| 8 | Nokian WR SUV 4 | 0% |
| 9 | Falken Eurowinter HS01 SUV | 0% |
| 10 | Tristar Snowpower UHP | 0% |
| 11 | Reference Summer | 0% |
What you think of the WR SUV 4 vs the CrossClimate 2 in 0degC to 12degC, which performs better for wet and dry braking? How much difference in performance are we talking here?
Good question. I'd side with the Michelin in the dry for sure, not sure on the wet though
Bought a second set of alloys for our F25 BMW X3 35D which have size 245 50 R18 tyres. After a set of winter tyres, not a great choice in this size it seems, or not a great choice of tyres that are in stock anyhow. Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4 and Goodyear Ultragrip appear to be out of stock everywhere. I don't want star marked or run flats as I don't want to really pay £200 a tyre, and I hate runflats. I keep looking at the Vredestein Wintrac Pro as they look to perform well and are at a decent price point. Just can't find much info on how well they wear ? Are they up there with Michelin and Goodyear in this respect or is this something that's not been tested. Would you recommend this tyre? Thanks.
They won't have been wear tested in SUV sizes, but I Think it was in the main autobild test this year (Might have been the new wintrac)
Thank you for replying. It seems the Goodyear Ultragrip Performance+ is back in stock at Camskill, though they are £150/set more expensive than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro. Worth the premium?
That depends what test you believe... :)
You're not making this easy for me are you ? X-D
Because I don't know what I'd do either!
Decided to go with the Goodyear Ultragrip Performance+. Doesn't seem to be up with the best in the dry tests but I wonder if that's anything to do with the fact it has over 9mm of tread depth when new? Would have been nice to get hold of a set of Michelin Pilot Alpin 5's but not available in 245 50 18. The older Alpin 4 is, but seemingly out of stock everywhere. Looking forward to trying out the Goodyears anyhow. Thanks
The extra starting tread depth will certainly cause issues in dry tests! They're still a great tyre, let me know how you get on with them! :)
I would have loved to but I was contacted by the supplier who told me the Goodyears were out of stock! Doh! Premium winter tyres in this size are like rocking horse shit at the moment but I've managed to get hold of the Vredestein Wintrac Pros and getting them fitted tomorrow. Judging on the latest Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tyre Test posted I'm confident I'll be pleased. As it happens, the supplier was Camskill and whilst on the phone to them they said the Vreds were far better than the Goodyears...not that I'd take much notice of a tyre suppliers opinion.
How can most of the tires have shorter braking distances in the wet than in the dry from the initial same speed (100 Km/h)? Shouldn't the wet braking distances be from 80 Km/h?
You're right, it's odd results, but it's how it's printed.
The summer tyre and Michelin were shorter in the dry, everything else looks rather strange!
Maybe they'll correct it in next month's edition. Or maybe they just used a very slippery road for the dry braking test...
I've never heard of a low mu dry braking lane, but I've asked the question to see what's up as it makes no sense!
I would guess wet was done from 80 and it's a typo.