ADAC Winter Tire Test 225/45 R17 2023
Your size: 255/55 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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Braking distance in the dry m · ↓ lower is better 
Aquaplaning km/h · ↑ higher is better 
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 255/55 R18 | — | 43.5 | 37.7 | 81.1 | 3.3 | 9.5 | 252 | 19.5 | 72 | 55900 |
| 2. | Michelin Alpin 6 ✕ Unavailable in size 255/55 R18 | — | 44.5 | 36.8 | 77.8 | 2.9 | 10 | 251.3 | 19.7 | 72.9 | 61000 |
| 3. | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ ✓ Available in size 255/55 R18 | from 75 163 Ft | 44.9 | 40.5 | 74.1 | 3.1 | 9.6 | 249.7 | 20.1 | 73.1 | 54400 |
| 4. | Dunlop Winter Sport 5 ✕ Unavailable in size 255/55 R18 | — | 45.3 | 39.4 | 73.8 | 3.1 | 9.4 | 258.2 | 20.2 | 74.3 | 61500 |
| 5. | Vredestein Wintrac Pro ✓ Available in size 255/55 R18 | from 52 282 Ft | 44.7 | 38.5 | 71.8 | 2.7 | 10.1 | 236 | 19.5 | 72.3 | 48800 |
| 6. | Semperit Speed Grip 5 ✕ Unavailable in size 255/55 R18 | — | 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 255/55 R18 | — | 44.8 | 34.2 | 78.7 | 3.1 | 9.5 | 251.1 | 20.4 | 71.7 | 45700 |
| 8. | Giti GitiWinterW2 ✕ Unavailable in size 255/55 R18 | — | 45.3 | 38.9 | 76.8 | 3.1 | 9.7 | 243.8 | 21 | 71.6 | 40600 |
| 9. | Kumho Winter Craft WP52 ✕ Unavailable in size 255/55 R18 | — | 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 255/55 R18 | from 74 941 Ft | 44.1 | 38.5 | 76.6 | 3 | 10.5 | 232.8 | 20.6 | 74.1 | 48800 |
| 11. | Nokian WR Snowproof ✕ Unavailable in size 255/55 R18 | — | 43.8 | 41 | 71.1 | 2.7 | 10.3 | 229.6 | 20.8 | 72.1 | 44700 |
| 12. | Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 ✕ Unavailable in size 255/55 R18 | — | 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 255/55 R18 | from 51 655 Ft | 44.5 | 38 | 72.4 | 2.7 | 10.3 | 236.4 | 21.3 | 73.3 | 38600 |
| 14. | Sava Eskimo HP2 ✕ Unavailable in size 255/55 R18 | — | 46.4 | 42.7 | 72.5 | 3 | 9.5 | 257.3 | 19.9 | 75.6 | 50800 |
| 15. | Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 ✓ Available in size 255/55 R18 | from 68 791 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.