ADAC Winter Tire Test 225/45 R17 2023
Your size: 225/45 R18 — below you can see availability in this size.
Every year, ADAC (Allgemeiner Deutscher Automobil-Club), one of the largest and most trusted automobile associations in Europe, conducts some of the most detailed tire tests. These tests are highly regarded for their thoroughness and assessment of key areas of performance under various conditions, with a particular emphasis on safety. The ADAC 2023 17-inch winter tire test continues this tradition of in-depth analysis and provides valuable information for consumers.
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Noise dB · ↓ lower is better ADAC Winter Tire Test 225/45 R17 2023
15 products · click a column to sort| # | Tyre | Price from | Dry braking [m] ↕ | Wet braking [m] ↕ | Aquaplaning straight [km/h] ↕ | Aquaplaning cornering [m/s²] ↕ | Snow braking [m] ↕ | Snow traction [N] ↕ | Ice braking [m] ↕ | Volume [dB] ↕ | Wear [km] ↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Continental WinterContact TS 870 ✕ Unavailable in size 225/45 R18 | — | 43.5 | 37.7 | 81.1 | 3.3 | 9.5 | 252 | 19.5 | 72 | 55900 |
| 2. | Michelin Alpin 6 ✕ Unavailable in size 225/45 R18 | — | 44.5 | 36.8 | 77.8 | 2.9 | 10 | 251.3 | 19.7 | 72.9 | 61000 |
| 3. | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ ✕ Unavailable in size 225/45 R18 | — | 44.9 | 40.5 | 74.1 | 3.1 | 9.6 | 249.7 | 20.1 | 73.1 | 54400 |
| 4. | Dunlop Winter Sport 5 ✓ Available in size 225/45 R18 | from 2 413 508 Ft | 45.3 | 39.4 | 73.8 | 3.1 | 9.4 | 258.2 | 20.2 | 74.3 | 61500 |
| 5. | Vredestein Wintrac Pro ✓ Available in size 225/45 R18 | from 53 406 Ft | 44.7 | 38.5 | 71.8 | 2.7 | 10.1 | 236 | 19.5 | 72.3 | 48800 |
| 6. | Semperit Speed Grip 5 ✓ Available in size 225/45 R18 | from 52 133 Ft | 45 | 38.6 | 78.2 | 3.1 | 10.1 | 232.5 | 20.8 | 72.7 | 55400 |
| 7. | Hankook Winter I cept RS3 ✕ Unavailable in size 225/45 R18 | — | 44.8 | 34.2 | 78.7 | 3.1 | 9.5 | 251.1 | 20.4 | 71.7 | 45700 |
| 8. | Giti GitiWinterW2 ✓ Available in size 225/45 R18 | from 47 202 Ft | 45.3 | 38.9 | 76.8 | 3.1 | 9.7 | 243.8 | 21 | 71.6 | 40600 |
| 9. | Kumho Winter Craft WP52 ✓ Available in size 225/45 R18 | from 41 823 Ft | 42.6 | 38.4 | 73.8 | 2.8 | 10.1 | 242.8 | 19.7 | 70.9 | 64000 |
| 10. | Apollo Aspire XP Winter ✓ Available in size 225/45 R18 | from 42 638 Ft | 44.1 | 38.5 | 76.6 | 3 | 10.5 | 232.8 | 20.6 | 74.1 | 48800 |
| 11. | Nokian WR Snowproof ✓ Available in size 225/45 R18 | from 47 263 Ft | 43.8 | 41 | 71.1 | 2.7 | 10.3 | 229.6 | 20.8 | 72.1 | 44700 |
| 12. | Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 ✓ Available in size 225/45 R18 | from 105 628 Ft | 44.5 | 35.9 | 73.6 | 2.7 | 10.2 | 249.7 | 19.8 | 72.4 | 52800 |
| 13. | Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906 ✓ Available in size 225/45 R18 | from 44 632 Ft | 44.5 | 38 | 72.4 | 2.7 | 10.3 | 236.4 | 21.3 | 73.3 | 38600 |
| 14. | Sava Eskimo HP2 ✓ Available in size 225/45 R18 | from 42 419 Ft | 46.4 | 42.7 | 72.5 | 3 | 9.5 | 257.3 | 19.9 | 75.6 | 50800 |
| 15. | Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 ✓ Available in size 225/45 R18 | from 63 864 Ft | 43.7 | 36.6 | 76.8 | 3.2 | 9.9 | 237.1 | 22.1 | 73.7 | 36100 |
Dry braking [m]
Wet braking [m]
Aquaplaning straight [km/h]
Aquaplaning cornering [m/s²]
Snow braking [m]
Snow traction [N]
Ice braking [m]
Volume [dB]
Wear [km]
Every year, ADAC (Allgemeiner Deutscher Automobil-Club), one of the largest and most trusted automobile associations in Europe, conducts some of the most detailed tire tests. These tests are highly regarded for their thoroughness and assessment of key areas of performance under various conditions, with a particular emphasis on safety. The ADAC 2023 17-inch winter tire test continues this tradition of in-depth analysis and provides valuable information for consumers.