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 (s)
Dry handling time in seconds (Lower is better)
Subj. Dry Handling ( Points)
Subjective Dry Handling Score (Higher is better)
Wet Performance Overview
Wet Braking (M)
Wet braking in meters (Lower is better)
Wet Braking - Cool (M)
Wet braking at cooler temperature in meters (Lower is better)
Wet Handling (s)
Wet handling time in seconds (Lower is better)
Subj. Wet Handling ( Points)
Subjective Wet Handling Score (Higher 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 (s)
Snow acceleration time (Lower is better)
Snow Handling (s)
Snow handling time in seconds (Lower is better)
Subj. Snow Handling ( Points)
Subjective Snow Handling Score (Higher is better)
Ice Performance Overview
Ice Braking (M)
Ice braking in meters (Lower is better)
Ice Traction (s)
Ice acceleration time (Lower is better)
Comfort Performance Overview
Subj. Comfort ( Points)
Subjective Comfort Score (Higher is better)
Noise (dB)
External noise in dB (Lower is better)
Value Performance Overview
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pirelli P Zero Winter 2 | 99.1% | |
| 2 | Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 | 99% |
| 3 | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 | 97.2% |
| 4 | Hankook Winter i cept evo3 | 96.3% |
| 5 | Continental WinterContact TS 870 P | 96% |
| 6 | Goodride ZuperSnow Z507 | 91.2% |
| - | Reference Summer (Reference) | 0% |
| - | Reference All Season (Reference) | 0% |
| - | Reference All Season Avg (Reference) | 0% |
Test Winner
Goodride ZuperSnow Z507
91.2%
Fascinating and interesting how much better the summer tyre is in those niche areas...would love to know which summer tyre was used out of interest, suspect a Conti?
I haven’t seen any coverage of Continental WinterContact 8 S yet.
Would it be a better choice than Michelin PA5 in wider sizes - 255 and 275/35R19?
The S range are intended for OE, we need to wait for the 8P sadly
Hmmm, interesting. Because i see it available for purchase already, without any special OE markings.
Meanwhile, I’m struggling to find aftermarket non OE marked PA5 in those two sizes.
I have asked Continental and they said there will be no non-OE marked 8S made, so it seems like it would be a retailer listing error. Maybe have them double check.
I'm looking at the official Continental page (for Germany) as well as different retailers. Looks to me it's the opposite of being OE-only. Not sure what's happening. I'm kind of willing to go for it, to try them instead of Michelin PA5. I'm running a larger size than usual for 330e - 255/35R19 in the front, and 275/35R19 in the back.
Continental WinterContact 8 S product range here .
Direct link to a label without OE mention:
https://www.contimediacenter.com/eulabel/en/03202300000/
Another label with mention of OE (a different tyre) as an example: https://www.contimediacenter.com/eulabel/de_DE/03143590000/
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I don't disagree with your findings, I'm just telling you what I know.
What I'm assuming is that it is basically an OE based tyre without the marking. It sounds like in the sizes you're running, that probably wouldn't be a bad thing as I'm assuming you have a big / powerful car. An OE winter tyre like this will be more focused on good handling in the dry and wet so would give up some snow performance to an pure aftermarket tyre, but will be much more stable on big powerful applications. Depending on your target use that could be a big win. But then so could the ASC2.
Personally I like new and shiney so I'd get the 8S
Thank you for your insight and feedback! As well as wealth of knowledge you’re sharing with us!
I’ll pull the trigger on the 8S, I too like new and shiny! I’ll definitely leave a review how 8S handles 420HP and 750Nm on the rear axle. :)
Excellent, look forward to the review!
Jonathan, I am quite sure I am missing something here. The Cross Climate 2 is basically on the same level as the best winter tyres in snow/ice and better/way better in wet/dry.
The CrossClimate was only the reference for the snow as it wasn't the best in the dry and wet, they are other tyres
A winter tyre test without Nokian is like a German car test without Mercedes.
What's the point testing a winter tire in 23,5 Celsius?
For comparison with best case conditions of summer tyres.
But I agree, dry testing at 0C would be more beneficial for the test
inability to control the weather
Great review, just ordered Pirelli P Zero Winter 2 for my E 53 AMG, to be installed next week.
On my previous car, for 5 years had Pilot Alpin 5, fantastic tyre.
Probably a decent choice. I had the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 on my E53 AMG Coupé and they were fantastic. Wet grip and snow performace was the best i have ever experienced on any of my cars. Once it was dry though they worn down super fast although driving 240 kph with winter tires did not help either.
nice, let me know how you like them!
What is the reference all season?
Just what I needed - a review on low-profile all-seasons! After watching the review I'm torn between the Continentals and the Bridgestones for my Mk2 Audi TTS (Quattro) to replace the Goodyear Assym's which very slowly slid me into the curb last snowfall here in the S.E of England... however, I'm still curious about the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 as I just 'like' Hankook, although they don;t appear to be available in a Y rating (can't find a legal answer on dropping the speed rating) - What would you recommend?
I've not tried the hankook in this size, but you can drop speed ratings, just not load ratings.
Why should anyone still buy a pure winter typre (like the winning Alpin5) when the all-season tyre CrossClimate2 is even better in snow & ice as the best winer typre ?
It's an interesting question.
That really looks like a testing/measurement error. How can it be that all season tyre is better on ice than the best dedicated winter tyre?
Compound is key on ice, and a lot of all season tyres use a winter compound just with less siping
What about Alpin 7?
Wasn't available in time for this test
Michelin Alpin (insert number) is a touring level tyre.
Michelin Pilot Alpin (insert number) is a performance tyre.
This test is for performance tyres.
What is difference between 870 and 870P?
P is performance versions
Which was the reference AllSeason tire used in the test?
It's the best from each category which can be found in the all season test on this site.
You need to refer to the All-Season test that was done at the same time - the reference all-season tyre is the top rated tyre for each of the test categories. In other words, it varies. In most cases, it is the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF-3.
What would you guys recommend for a Mini Cooper in Central Europe?
I just got the car and I've absolutely no idea whether I should get all-season tires, or should I use winter+summer. Any ideas? And if so, what would be the best choice in terms of price and performance?
The data from the winter and all season tests should give you the information to answer this yourself based on your own needs.
Having had time to figure out why are you testing winter tyres on dry @ 25C degrees. How about 5 or 0C, which is more realistic usage case...
The answer isn't overly complicated, I've not yet mastered the ability to control the weather sadly.
Hi, in text you mention what is the all season tyre you compare to, but I couldn't find info about what was the reference summer tyre.
If all season tyres are showing so good performance I also consider switching to them, but would like to better understand how they perform comparing to summer ones.
He mentions next article/video will be giving comparison between AS/Winter and Summer - looking forward to see this :)
You can cross reference the best all season tyre from each test on this site
So why I should buy winter tyres now? If Allseasons are better in dry and wet and on par in snow and ice, I don't see the reason why to buy special winter tyres. The best solution seems to be to fit Allseason from oct to april and from may to september fit summers.
No Vredestein Wintrac Pro/Pro+ included?
Sadly there was limited space and as I've tested it a bunch before I thought it would be ok to leave it out. There will be new data on the site in the coming week from other tests.
Just watched the video on YT and also wondered why for example the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 was left out. But it was in last year's review and I just compared some of the tests, seems to be not too far off from the winning duo. Anyways, great test again this year thanks for the work!
Plus probably Bridgestone are rolling out Blizzak 6 currently - not sure this size was available at time of test ... and LM005 might not be on the market for very long with Blizzak 6 arriving right now on the market.
Autobild tested Blizzak 6 very recently on 205/55R16 (not sporty mount I know :( )
I tried to get the B6 but I couldn't get it in time