AutoBild Winter Tire Test 225/45 R18 2023
Your size: 245/45 R19 — below you can see availability in this size.
The Auto Bild 2023 Winter Tire Test for size 225/45R18 is a detailed analysis of winter tires, evaluating their performance in various conditions such as snow, ice, wet and dry roads. Auto Bild typically tests several brands and models, evaluating factors such as grip, braking performance, handling and comfort.
Size
245/45 R19
Season
Winter
Segment
Passenger car
tyre tests.
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Published
2023
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Braking distance in the wet m · ↓ lower is better ✓ UltraGrip Performance 3 has lowest — by 0,6 m before Pilot Alpin 5.
Braking distance in the dry m · ↓ lower is better ✓ Pilot Alpin 5 has lowest — by 0,8 m before WinterContact TS 870 P.
Noise dB · ↓ lower is better ✓ Pilot Alpin 5 has lowest — by 0,8 dB before UltraGrip Performance 3.
Estimated mileage km · ↑ higher is better ✓ UltraGrip Performance 3 has highest — by 13 439 km before WinterContact TS 870 P.
AutoBild Winter Tire Test 225/45 R18 2023
21 products · click a column to sort| # | Tyre | Price from | Dry braking [m] ↕ | Dry manoeuvring [km/h] ↕ | Wet braking [m] ↕ | Wet manoeuvring [km/h] ↕ | Aquaplaning straight [km/h] ↕ | Aquaplaning cornering [m/s²] ↕ | Snow braking [m] ↕ | Snow manoeuvring [km/h] ↕ | Snow traction [N] ↕ | Volume [dB] ↕ | Wear [km] ↕ | Rolling resistance [kg/t] ↕ |
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| 1. | Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 ✕ Unavailable in size 245/45 R19 | — | 42.3 | 112.6 | 53.6 | 85.7 | 91.4 | 2.12 | 29.2 | 60.6 | 2944 | 70.6 | 41387 | 8.46 |
| 2. | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 ✓ Available in size 245/45 R19 | from 230 € | 43.6 | 110.7 | 53 | 85.5 | 93.1 | 2.4 | 30.1 | 59.7 | 2858 | 71.4 | 45500 | 8.71 |
| 3. | Continental WinterContact TS 870 P ✓ Available in size 245/45 R19 | from 232 € | 43.1 | 112.9 | 54.6 | 85.5 | 91.4 | 2.42 | 30.5 | 59.3 | 2830 | 72 | 36514 | 7.94 |
| 4. | BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 ✓ Available in size 245/45 R19 | from 179 € | 45.6 | 110.9 | 55 | 83 | 94.6 | 2.44 | 29.3 | 60 | 2883 | 71.7 | 39130 | 8.41 |
| 5. | Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 ✕ Unavailable in size 245/45 R19 | — | 44.4 | 110.4 | 54.6 | 83.3 | 94.5 | 2.21 | 30.7 | 59 | 2848 | 72.8 | 38266 | 8.57 |
| 6. | Hankook Winter i cept evo3 ✓ Available in size 245/45 R19 | from 321 € | 43.8 | 112 | 55 | 84.3 | 94.9 | 2.88 | 30.3 | 57.7 | 2765 | 73.8 | 34407 | 8.79 |
| 7. | Dunlop Winter Sport 5 ✓ Available in size 245/45 R19 | from 407 € | 45.8 | 110.4 | 56.4 | 84 | 90.6 | 2.29 | 30.7 | 59.1 | 2755 | 74.1 | 39348 | 8.02 |
| 8. | Vredestein Wintrac Pro ✓ Available in size 245/45 R19 | from 186 € | 44.5 | 110.9 | 56.9 | 82.5 | 91.1 | 2.17 | 30.6 | 59.8 | 2768 | 73.6 | 31400 | 8.45 |
| 8. | Vredestein Wintrac Pro ✕ Unavailable in size 245/45 R19 | — | 44.5 | 110.9 | 56.9 | 82.5 | 91.1 | 2.17 | 30.6 | 59.8 | 2768 | 73.6 | 31400 | 8.45 |
| 9. | Barum Polaris 5 ✕ Unavailable in size 245/45 R19 | — | 45.4 | 112.2 | 55.6 | 81.4 | 91.2 | 2.11 | 31 | 59.5 | 2756 | 72.7 | 42401 | 7.47 |
| 10. | Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 ✕ Unavailable in size 245/45 R19 | — | 44.4 | 112.1 | 49.1 | 86.8 | 93.2 | 2.55 | 30.9 | 57 | 2780 | 73 | 34421 | 8.08 |
| 11. | Kleber Krisalp HP3 ✓ Available in size 245/45 R19 | from 168 € | 45.6 | 110.2 | 54.9 | 81.7 | 94.7 | 2.34 | 29.3 | 59.9 | 2861 | 70.8 | 33916 | 8.43 |
| 12. | Uniroyal WinterExpert ✓ Available in size 245/45 R19 | from 185 € | 47.1 | 110.4 | 54.7 | 82.9 | 91 | 2.33 | 30.7 | 58.8 | 2759 | 72.2 | 40504 | 8.24 |
| 13. | Laufenn I Fit+ ✕ Unavailable in size 245/45 R19 | — | 44.8 | 110 | 54.9 | 82.1 | 88.7 | 1.8 | 30.6 | 59.2 | 2830 | 72 | 34139 | 8.05 |
| 14. | Paxaro Inverno ✕ Unavailable in size 245/45 R19 | — | 45.8 | 111.3 | 55.9 | 81.9 | 92.1 | 2.18 | 30.4 | 57.5 | 2737 | 71.7 | 35549 | 8.65 |
| 15. | Toyo Observe S 944 ✕ Unavailable in size 245/45 R19 | — | 44.5 | 111.8 | 55.8 | 80.3 | 90.9 | 2.22 | 30.8 | 57.4 | 2763 | 73 | 44312 | 8.11 |
| 16. | Semperit Speed Grip 5 ✓ Available in size 245/45 R19 | from 188 € | 46.6 | 111.4 | 56.1 | 79.5 | 92.4 | 2.16 | 31.3 | 58.1 | 2646 | 72 | 44476 | 8.48 |
| 17. | Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro ✓ Available in size 245/45 R19 | from 172 € | 44.1 | 111.6 | 56.2 | 83.9 | 90.5 | 2 | 31.3 | 56.9 | 2571 | 72.6 | 29534 | 9 |
| 18. | Debica Frigo HP2 ✕ Unavailable in size 245/45 R19 | — | 46.8 | 109.4 | 57.7 | 82.1 | 89 | 2.03 | 30.1 | 59.8 | 2782 | 75.3 | 36609 | 8.79 |
| 19. | Viking Wintech ✕ Unavailable in size 245/45 R19 | — | 46.2 | 111.5 | 56.2 | 81.1 | 85.7 | 1.59 | 31 | 59 | 2769 | 71.7 | 36846 | 8.23 |
| 20. | Firestone Winterhawk 4 ✓ Available in size 245/45 R19 | from 169 € | 46.5 | 108.9 | 53 | 84 | 91.7 | 2.21 | 31 | 58.7 | 2785 | 71.9 | 37820 | 8.76 |
Dry braking [m]
Dry manoeuvring [km/h]
Wet braking [m]
Wet manoeuvring [km/h]
Aquaplaning straight [km/h]
Aquaplaning cornering [m/s²]
Snow braking [m]
Snow manoeuvring [km/h]
Snow traction [N]
Volume [dB]
Wear [km]
Rolling resistance [kg/t]
The Auto Bild 2023 Winter Tire Test for size 225/45R18 is a detailed analysis of winter tires, evaluating their performance in various conditions such as snow, ice, wet and dry roads. Auto Bild typically tests several brands and models, evaluating factors such as grip, braking performance, handling and comfort.