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Ceat WinterDrive

Ceat WinterDrive

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.

Head-to-Head Comparison

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

CeatThis tyre
WinterDrive
6.8
MichelinPremium
Pilot Alpin 5
10.0
Better at: Wet handling, Wet circle cornering, Snow handling
BridgestonePremium
Blizzak 6
9.2
Better at: Wet handling, Wet circle cornering, Wet braking
Worse at: Exterior noise, Dry braking, Dry handling
HankookUpper-middle
Winter i*cept evo3 W330
8.7
Better at: Wet handling, Aquaplaning - longitudal, Aquaplaning - cross
Worse at: Exterior noise, Snow traction, Comfort
ContinentalPremium
WinterContact TS 870 P
9.4
Better at: Wet handling, Wet circle cornering, Wet braking
Worse at: Snow traction, Exterior noise
FuldaBudget
Kristall Control HP2
6.8
Better at: Aquaplaning - cross, Aquaplaning - longitudal, Wet handling
Worse at: Exterior noise, Dry braking, Dry handling
SemperitBudget
Speed-Grip 5
8.0
Better at: Aquaplaning - longitudal, Wet handling, Aquaplaning - cross
Worse at: Snow traction, Exterior noise, Dry braking
DunlopPremium
Winter
9.6
Better at: Wet braking, Wet handling, Comfort
Worse at: Dry handling, Dry braking
KumhoUpper-middle
WinterCraft WP52+
8.7
Better at: Wet handling, Wet braking, Wet circle cornering
Worse at: Snow traction, Comfort, Aquaplaning - cross
BarumBudget
Polaris 6
8.3
Better at: Wet handling, Wet circle cornering, Wet braking
Worse at: Dry handling, Aquaplaning - cross, Snow traction
BFGoodrichUpper-middle
G-FORCE WINTER 2
8.2
Better at: Aquaplaning - longitudal, Snow handling, Wet handling
Worse at: Dry handling, Dry braking, Comfort
UniroyalUpper-middle
WinterExpert
8.1
Better at: Wet circle cornering, Wet handling, Aquaplaning - longitudal
Worse at: Dry handling, Dry braking, Comfort
ToyoBudget
Observe Winter Sport 1
7.4
Better at: Wet handling, Wet circle cornering, Aquaplaning - longitudal
Worse at: Snow traction, Snow handling, Dry braking
PirelliPremium
Cinturato Winter 2
7.2
Better at: Wet handling, Wet circle cornering, Wet braking
Worse at: Dry handling, Snow traction, Comfort
VredesteinPremium
Wintrac Pro+
7.2
Better at: Wet handling, Wet circle cornering, Aquaplaning - longitudal
Worse at: Dry braking, Snow traction, Exterior noise
FalkenUpper-middle
EuroWinter HS02 Pro
6.6
Better at: Wet handling, Wet circle cornering, Wet braking
Worse at: Snow traction, Aquaplaning - cross, Dry handling

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
ADAC Winter
225/40 R18
#10 Of 31 Tyres
Autobild Winter
225/40 R18
#15 Of 20 Tyres
Autobild Winter
225/40 R18
#19 Of 51 Tyres
AUTOBILD Winter
205/55 R16
#24 Of 55 Tyres

Sizes (43)

1 Variants

75T

1 Variants

73T

1 Variants

75T

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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Ratings

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Satisfactory2× (100%)

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