Winter tyre test 235/55 R18 - STRAßENVERKEHR 2024
- Winner: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV
- Best value: Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 X W330A
- Testing vehicle: Seat Tarraco
- Tested tyres: 10
The wait is over—we now have the first winter tyre test for 2024, conducted by AUTO Straßenverkehr. The test focused on tyres in the 235/55 R18 dimension, suitable for cars like the Skoda Kodiaq, Audi Q3, VW Tiguan, and the Seat Tarraco, which was also used as a test vehicle. We’re excited to see the new Bridgestone Blizzak 6 included, which we discussed earlier this week. The test features all the main premium SUV tyres, as well as some budget options, so let’s dive in.
read more about this tire: AUTO Straßenverkehr published first winter tyre test for 2024 – new Blizzak 6 testedResults
Agenda: Best value in test Better than average value Worse than average value Worst value in test
| # | Name | Rating | Price | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV | Very good |
8.8
|
9.0
|
10.0
|
7.9
|
7.0
| ||
| 2. | Continental WinterContact TS 870 P | Very good |
8.8
|
8.5
|
8.6
|
9.1
|
6.0
| £182 100 H + 2 | |
| 3. | Bridgestone Blizzak 6 | Very good |
9.2
|
9.0
|
9.4
|
7.7
|
6.5
| £235 104 V | |
| 4. | Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2 | Very good |
8.9
|
9.0
|
9.0
|
7.9
|
6.8
| £228 104 H + 2 | |
| 5. | Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 X W330A | Very good |
7.9
|
8.4
|
9.3
|
7.9
|
6.8
| £193 100 H + 1 | |
| 6. | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ SUV | Good |
8.0
|
8.7
|
8.4
|
8.0
|
6.7
| £203 104 H | |
| 7. | GT Radial WinterPro2 Sport | Good |
8.0
|
7.8
|
6.4
|
8.0
|
7.0
| ||
| 8. | Falken Eurowinter HS02 Pro | Good |
7.5
|
7.3
|
7.5
|
7.7
|
7.0
| £144 104 V | |
| 9. | Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV | Good |
7.3
|
7.3
|
7.7
|
7.5
|
7.4
| £201 104 H | |
| 10. | Vredestein Wintrac Pro | Good |
7.4
|
7.7
|
7.9
|
7.0
|
7.4
| ||
| # | Name | - | Rating | Wet | Dry | Snow | Enviromental impact | Running costs | Price |
Above you can see the results of the STRAßENVERKEHR 2024 235/55 R18 test performed by STRAßENVERKEHR on a Seat Tarraco in 2024. This test was performed in 235/55 R18, but is applicable to other similar sizes, especially in the same tyre width (235). Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV is the best of 10 tested tyres according to tested properties (Rating, Wet, Dry, Snow, Enviromental impact, ). Other featured tyres include Continental WinterContact TS 870 P, Bridgestone Blizzak 6, Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2; Some tyres weren't included in the test, such as Nokian WR SUV 4, Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen-1, Michelin PILOT ALPIN PA4.
Same size tyres not featured in the test
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