2013 Winter Tyre Overview - Braking

Here's an excellent winter tyre overview from Auto Bild, who managed to test 50 winter tyres in a shoot out format to decide the tyres submitted to their top 15 super test.

As always, every tyre was tested in wet braking from 80kph, with the best 24 of those being tested in snow braking from 50kph.

The Braking Results

Please note: Auto Bild considered places 24-50 so dangerous they did not test them in the snow. Our results show 0.1 metres for formatting reasons

1st: Pirelli Winter Snow Control Series 3

Pirelli Winter Snow Control Series 3
  • 195/65 R15
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 74.6
  2. Wet: 42.7
  3. Snow: 31.9
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2nd: Continental WinterContact TS 850

Continental WinterContact TS 850
  • 195/65 R15
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 75
  2. Wet: 42.9
  3. Snow: 32.1
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3rd: Bridgestone Blizzak LM32

Bridgestone Blizzak LM32
  • 195/65 R15
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 75.4
  2. Wet: 43.4
  3. Snow: 32
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4th: Viking Snow Tech II

Viking Snow Tech II
  • 195/65 R15
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 76.1
  2. Wet: 44.3
  3. Snow: 31.8
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5th: Semperit Speed Grip 2

Semperit Speed Grip 2
  • 195/65 R15
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 77.2
  2. Wet: 45.3
  3. Snow: 31.9
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6th: Apollo Alnac Winter

Apollo Alnac Winter
  • 195/65 R15
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 77.2
  2. Wet: 45
  3. Snow: 32.2
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7th: Barum Polaris 3

Barum Polaris 3
  • 195/65 R15
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 78
  2. Wet: 45.7
  3. Snow: 32.3
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8th: Dunlop SP WinterSport 4D

Dunlop SP WinterSport 4D
  • 195/65 R15
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 78.3
  2. Wet: 46.4
  3. Snow: 31.9
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9th: Kleber Krisalp HP2

Kleber Krisalp HP2
  • 195/65 R15
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 78.5
  2. Wet: 45.9
  3. Snow: 32.6
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10th: Michelin Alpin A4

Michelin Alpin A4
  • 195/65 R15
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 78.6
  2. Wet: 45.9
  3. Snow: 32.7
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11th: BFGoodrich gForce Winter

BFGoodrich gForce Winter
  • 195/65 R15
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 78.9
  2. Wet: 46.2
  3. Snow: 32.7
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12th: Nokian WR D3

Nokian WR D3
  • 195/65 R15
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 79
  2. Wet: 47.1
  3. Snow: 31.9
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13th: Goodyear UltraGrip 8

Goodyear UltraGrip 8
  • 195/65 R15
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 79.1
  2. Wet: 46.4
  3. Snow: 32.7
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14th: Hankook Winter i cept RS

Hankook Winter i cept RS
  • 195/65 R15
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 79.2
  2. Wet: 46.3
  3. Snow: 32.9
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15th: Sava eskimo hp

Sava eskimo hp
  • 195/65 R15
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 79.3
  2. Wet: 47.4
  3. Snow: 31.9
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16th: Fulda Kristall Control HP

Fulda Kristall Control HP
  • 195/65 R15
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 79.8
  2. Wet: 46.8
  3. Snow: 33
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17th: Falken Eurowinter HS439

Falken Eurowinter HS439
  • 195/65 R15
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 80
  2. Wet: 44.8
  3. Snow: 35.2
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18th: Vredestein Snowtrac 3

Vredestein Snowtrac 3
  • 195/65 R15
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 80.2
  2. Wet: 46.5
  3. Snow: 33.7
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19th: Toyo SNOWPROX S 942

Toyo SNOWPROX S 942
  • 195/65 R15
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 81.7
  2. Wet: 49.3
  3. Snow: 32.4
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20th: GT Radial Champiro Winterpro

GT-Radial Champiro Winterpro
  • 195/65 R15
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 81.8
  2. Wet: 47.3
  3. Snow: 34.5
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21st: Yokohama W Drive

Yokohama W Drive
  • 195/65 R15
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 82.1
  2. Wet: 47.9
  3. Snow: 34.2
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22nd: Maloya Davos

Maloya Davos
  • 195/65 R15
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 82.2
  2. Wet: 48.1
  3. Snow: 34.1
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23rd: Firestone Winterhawk 2 EVO

Firestone Winterhawk 2 EVO
  • 195/65 R15
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 83.5
  2. Wet: 49.1
  3. Snow: 34.4
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24th: Lassa Snoways Era

Lassa Snoways Era
  • 195/65 R15
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 83.7
  2. Wet: 49.6
  3. Snow: 34.1
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25th: Roadstone Eurowin650

Roadstone Eurowin650
  • 195/65 R15
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 49.9
  2. Wet: 49.8
  3. Snow: 0.1
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26th: Nexen WinGuard

Nexen WinGuard
  • 195/65 R15
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 49.9
  2. Wet: 49.8
  3. Snow: 0.1
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27th: Star Performer Winter AS

Star-Performer Winter AS
  • 195/65 R15
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 49.9
  2. Wet: 49.8
  3. Snow: 0.1
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28th: Marangoni Meteo HP E plus

Marangoni Meteo HP E plus
  • 195/65 R15
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 49.9
  2. Wet: 49.8
  3. Snow: 0.1
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29th: Nankang SV2

Nankang SV2
  • 195/65 R15
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 50.2
  2. Wet: 50.1
  3. Snow: 0.1
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30th: Runway RWT I

Runway RWT I
  • 195/65 R15
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 50.3
  2. Wet: 50.2
  3. Snow: 0.1
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31st: Syron Everest 1

Syron Everest 1
  • 195/65 R15
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 50.8
  2. Wet: 50.7
  3. Snow: 0.1
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32nd: Marshal i Zen MW15

Marshal i Zen MW15
  • 195/65 R15
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 50.8
  2. Wet: 50.7
  3. Snow: 0.1
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33rd: Kumho IZen KW23

Kumho IZen KW23
  • 195/65 R15
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 50.9
  2. Wet: 50.8
  3. Snow: 0.1
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34th: Goodride SW601

Goodride SW601
  • 195/65 R15
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 51.9
  2. Wet: 51.8
  3. Snow: 0.1
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35th: Dayton DW510

Dayton DW510
  • 195/65 R15
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 52.1
  2. Wet: 52
  3. Snow: 0.1
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36th: Evergreen Winter EW62

Evergreen Winter EW62
  • 195/65 R15
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 52.2
  2. Wet: 52.1
  3. Snow: 0.1
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37th: Riken Snowtime B2

Riken Snowtime B2
  • 195/65 R15
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 52.3
  2. Wet: 52.2
  3. Snow: 0.1
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38th: Kormoran Snowpro B2

Kormoran Snowpro B2
  • 195/65 R15
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 52.4
  2. Wet: 52.3
  3. Snow: 0.1
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39th: Westlake SW 608

Westlake SW 608
  • 195/65 R15
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 52.5
  2. Wet: 52.4
  3. Snow: 0.1
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40th: Avon Ice Touring ST

Avon Ice Touring ST
  • 195/65 R15
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 53.2
  2. Wet: 53.1
  3. Snow: 0.1
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41st: Maxxis Presa Snow Wintermaxx

Maxxis Presa Snow Wintermaxx
  • 195/65 R15
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 53.6
  2. Wet: 53.5
  3. Snow: 0.1
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42nd: Starfire RS W 30

Starfire RS W 30
  • 195/65 R15
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 54.2
  2. Wet: 54.1
  3. Snow: 0.1
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43rd: Mastersteel Steel Winter+

Mastersteel Steel Winter Plus
  • 195/65 R15
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 55.4
  2. Wet: 55.3
  3. Snow: 0.1
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44th: Rockstone Ice+ S110

Rockstone Ice Plus S110
  • 195/65 R15
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 56.3
  2. Wet: 56.2
  3. Snow: 0.1
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45th: Infinity INF 049

Infinity INF 049
  • 195/65 R15
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 56.9
  2. Wet: 56.8
  3. Snow: 0.1
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46th: Zeetex S100

Zeetex S100
  • 195/65 R15
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 57.2
  2. Wet: 57.1
  3. Snow: 0.1
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47th: Linglong Winter Hero Radial 650

Linglong Winter Hero Radial 650
  • 195/65 R15
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 57.7
  2. Wet: 57.6
  3. Snow: 0.1
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48th: Sunny SN3830

Sunny SN3830
  • 195/65 R15
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 57.9
  2. Wet: 57.8
  3. Snow: 0.1
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49th: Wanli Snowgrip S1083

Wanli Snowgrip S1083
  • 195/65 R15
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 58.8
  2. Wet: 58.7
  3. Snow: 0.1
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50th: Fortuna Fortuna Winter

Fortuna Fortuna Winter
  • 195/65 R15
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 59.4
  2. Wet: 59.3
  3. Snow: 0.1
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