Every year, the search for the perfect winter tyre begins. With vehicle running costs on everyone’s mind, the temptation to save a few hundred euros on a set of budget tyres is strong. But what do you sacrifice in safety and performance? To get to the bottom of this, the respected German magazine Automotorsport conducted […]

ADAC has tested 31 winter tyres in size 225/40 R18, covering budget, mid-price and premium brands. The programme included braking and handling on wet, dry, snow and ice, plus an environmental block (predicted wear, abrasion, efficiency, exterior noise, and a sustainability check). The overall score weights safety at 70% (dry 30%, wet 40%, winter 30%) […]

Test days took place around Arvidsjaur in Swedish Lapland, where the industry migrates each winter for reliable ice, snow and sub-zero conditions. The field mixed budget and premium names, plus two “twins” that share the same tread: Kormoran SUV Snow and Riken SUV Snow (both under Michelin’s umbrella and produced in Serbia). The rest of […]

1) A Decade-Long Boom in All-Season Demand When Michelin first introduced the Crossclimate back in 2015, situation on the market was very different from what it is now – the allseason tyres had a bad name in Europe, usually for a good reason. But Michelin was able to fix the credibility of the allseason tyres […]

After many tests focusing on sustainability and EVs, we have an “old-school” test of tires with the main focus on sporty driving and safety. In the starting field, there are the usual sporty premium models as well as some cheaper models and even 2 chinese tires to get the full picture. The test was conducted […]