Ceat WinterDrive

Name: Ceat WinterDrive
Brand: Ceat
Rating: 68 (4 reviews)

Winter

B

6.8 /10 Conditionally recommended

What we know so far

Ceat WinterDrive is a new tyre. Type: Winter; segment: B. Because there are not enough full comparative results yet, the page avoids a scored verdict and focuses on facts already present in the database: 43 available sizes from R13 to R19.

4 Tests 43 Sizes 3PMSF M+S

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See how this tyre stacks up against its closest rivals across all tested properties

This tyre

WinterDrive

6.8

Upper-middle

Winterhawk 4

6.3

Better at: Wet handling, Rolling resistance

Worse at: Dry braking, Mileage

Premium

WinterContact TS 870 P

9.4

Better at: Rolling resistance, Wet handling

Premium

Blizzak 6

9.2

Better at: Mileage, Dry handling

Budget

Speed-Grip 5

8.0

Better at: Wet handling, Wet braking

Worse at: Snow handling, Snow braking

Upper-middle

WinterExpert

8.1

Better at: Rolling resistance, Wet handling

Worse at: Snow traction, Comfort

Upper-middle

Winter i*cept evo3 W330

8.7

Better at: Snow handling, Wet handling

Worse at: Exterior noise

Upper-middle

KRISALP HP3

8.0

Better at: Snow handling, Wet handling

Worse at: Comfort, Mileage

Premium

PILOT ALPIN 5

10.0

Better at: Wet handling, Snow handling

Premium

UltraGrip Performance 3

9.5

Better at: Wet handling, Mileage

Worse at: Snow traction, Dry handling

Budget

Kristall Control HP2

6.8

Better at: Wet braking, Rolling resistance

Worse at: Comfort, Dry handling

Upper-middle

WinterCraft WP52+

8.7

Better at: Wet braking, Wet handling

Worse at: Comfort, Dry handling

Budget

Polaris 6

8.3

Better at: Rolling resistance, Wet braking

Worse at: Snow traction

Premium

Winter

9.6

Better at: Wet braking, Mileage

Worse at: Dry handling

Budget

MP93 Nordicca

5.0

Premium

Winter Sport 5

8.6

Better at: Wet handling, Rolling resistance

Worse at: Dry handling, Exterior noise

Pros & Cons

Strengths

Reliable and precise handling on winter roads, enhancing safety in snowy and icy conditions.

Long expected tread life with low wear, contributing to greater durability.

Low fuel consumption, making the tire economical to run.

Weaknesses

Subpar handling performance on dry roads, potentially reducing driving confidence in these conditions.

Weaker handling on wet roads, which may affect traction and safety in rain.

Slightly increased tire weight, which could marginally impact vehicle efficiency or handling.

History

2024

Ceat WinterDrive was launched

2024

1× Tested

AUTOBILD205/55 R16#24

2025

3× Tested

ADAC225/40 R18#10Satisfactory

Autobild225/40 R18#15Satisfactory

Autobild225/40 R18#19

Price vs Quality

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Tests (4)

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4 Tests 2× Recommended

Winter

225/40 R18

#10 Of 31 Tyres

ADAC2025

10thSatisfactory

VW Golf

1.Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3Good

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9.Momo W-20 North PoleSatisfactory

10.Ceat WinterDriveSatisfactory

11.Matador MP93 NordiccaSatisfactory

Autobild2025

15thSatisfactory

BMW M135i

1.Michelin Pilot Alpin 5Exemplary

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14.Kleber Krisalp HP3Satisfactory

15.Ceat WinterDriveSatisfactory

16.Firestone Winterhawk 4Satisfactory

Winter

225/40 R18

#19 Of 51 Tyres

Autobild2025

19th

BMW M135i

1.Dunlop Winter

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18.Fulda Kristall Control HP2

19.Ceat WinterDrive

20.Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro

AUTOBILD2024

24th

Wet braking: 39.0 m

VW Golf

1.Bridgestone Blizzak 6

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23.Sava Eskimo HP2

24.Ceat WinterDrive

25.Point S Winter S

Sizes (43)

Width:

145/80 R13

1 Variants

75T

155/65 R13

1 Variants

73T

155/70 R13

1 Variants

75T

155/80 R13

1 Variants

79T

Ceat Winter - Lineup at a glance

Where each model sits, what it is tuned for, and how the models trade off

Ceat fields two European passenger winter tyres: WinterDrive Sport is the high-performance V-rated option for sportier cars, while WinterDrive is the touring winter tyre aimed at confident, affordable everyday snow and ice grip.

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