Winter tyre test 235/55 R19 - Automotorsport 2015
- Winner: Continental ContiWinterContact TS 850P
- Tested tyres: 7
Results
Agenda: Best value in test Better than average value Worse than average value Worst value in test
| # | Name | Rating | Price | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Continental ContiWinterContact TS 850P | - |
9,2
|
Short braking distances on snow, good performance and large reserves of safety on wet surfaces. Direct steering response, braking performance on dry asphalt. Low rolling resistance |
Slightly worse cornering, handling the snow a little lacking stability | ||
| 2. | Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4 | - |
9,0
|
Short braking distances, very balanced handling on snow, very safe on wet roads. High stability to dry. |
A little longer braking distance on dry, worse aquaplaning resistance | ||
| 3. | Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 | - |
8,6
|
Best performance on snow with very good cornering, direct response and predictability. Safely understeer in the wet, easy to use |
Worse aquaplaning resistance | ||
| 4. | Vredestein Wintrac Xtreme S | - |
8,3
|
Great snow traction and braking. Great predictable handling with a slight understeer, precise steering and a large reserve in the wet and dry. very quiet |
Worse aquaplaning, longer braking distances in the wet cornering worse | ||
| 5. | Nokian WR D4 | - |
8,1
|
Very well balanced, easy to handle and stable tire with short braking distances on snow. Best aquaplaning. Very quiet. |
Worse braking distances on dry and wet, worse cornering, hippopotamus oversteer during rapid changes lanes, unpredictable handling dry | ||
| 6. | Star Performer SPTS (Winter AS) | - |
7,8
|
Short braking distances on wet and dry asphalt, good steering response, easily controllable oversteer, precise handling on dry road |
Very bad performance on snow with significant understeer, high rolling resistance. noisy tire | ||
| 7. | Nankang Winter Activa SV-55 | - |
7,1
|
Dry can be considered safe |
Poor snow, very limited cornering, long braking distances on wet roads, poor aquaplaning, handling, tire noise, from 80 km / h higher rolling resistance. Poor at higher speeds | ||
| # | Name | - | Rating | Points total | Positive features | Neagative features | Price |
Above you can see the results of the Automotorsport 2015 235/55 R19 test performed by Automotorsport on a in 2015. This test was performed in 235/55 R19, but is applicable to other similar sizes, especially in the same tyre width (235). Continental ContiWinterContact TS 850P is the best of 7 tested tyres according to tested properties (Points total, ). Other featured tyres include Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4, Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3, Vredestein Wintrac Xtreme S; Some tyres weren't included in the test, such as GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+, Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005, Nokian WR SUV 4.
Same size tyres not featured in the test
Tests usually don't cover the whole market - here is our selection what not to miss when shopping for tyres in this size.
