{"id":5592,"date":"2025-10-16T08:48:33","date_gmt":"2025-10-16T08:48:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thetirelab.com\/mag\/?p=5592"},"modified":"2025-10-16T08:48:34","modified_gmt":"2025-10-16T08:48:34","slug":"auto-bild-allrad-winter-tyre-test-2025-215-55-r17-compact-suv-specialists-under-the-microscope","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.testneumaticos.es\/mag\/auto-bild-allrad-winter-tyre-test-2025-215-55-r17-compact-suv-specialists-under-the-microscope\/","title":{"rendered":"Auto Bild Allrad Winter Tyre Test 2025 (215\/55 R17): Compact SUV Specialists Under the Microscope"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Auto Bild\u2019s latest comparison for the 2025 season puts twelve winter tyres in the popular <strong>215\/55 R17<\/strong> size through a full-scale examination \u2014 a dimension widely used by compact SUVs such as the <strong>VW T-Roc, Skoda Karoq, Seat Ateca, Toyota Yaris Cross, Hyundai Kona Electric or Fiat 500X.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After last month\u2019s test of all-season tyres in the same size, the editors returned to their proving grounds to see how dedicated winter specialists perform. The focus: safety, traction and braking distances on snow, wet and dry roads \u2014 measured with precision on multiple test tracks in Finland and Germany.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">\u2630<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d47c64ad0d8\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d47c64ad0d8\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.testneumaticos.es\/mag\/auto-bild-allrad-winter-tyre-test-2025-215-55-r17-compact-suv-specialists-under-the-microscope\/#Testing_Conditions_and_Methodology\" title=\"Testing Conditions and Methodology\">Testing Conditions and Methodology<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.testneumaticos.es\/mag\/auto-bild-allrad-winter-tyre-test-2025-215-55-r17-compact-suv-specialists-under-the-microscope\/#Results_at_a_Glance\" title=\"Results at a Glance\">Results at a Glance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.testneumaticos.es\/mag\/auto-bild-allrad-winter-tyre-test-2025-215-55-r17-compact-suv-specialists-under-the-microscope\/#Key_Takeaways_from_the_Test\" title=\"Key Takeaways from the Test\">Key Takeaways from the Test<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.testneumaticos.es\/mag\/auto-bild-allrad-winter-tyre-test-2025-215-55-r17-compact-suv-specialists-under-the-microscope\/#Final_Verdict\" title=\"Final Verdict\">Final Verdict<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.testneumaticos.es\/mag\/auto-bild-allrad-winter-tyre-test-2025-215-55-r17-compact-suv-specialists-under-the-microscope\/#Legal_and_Safety_Notes\" title=\"Legal and Safety Notes\">Legal and Safety Notes<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Testing_Conditions_and_Methodology\"><\/span><strong>Testing Conditions and Methodology<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Snow testing took place at <strong>Hankook\u2019s Technotrac proving ground in Ivalo, Finland<\/strong>, including braking, traction, slalom, and full lap handling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wet and dry performance was measured at <strong>Triwo Test Center in Pferdsfeld<\/strong>, Rhineland-Palatinate, where Auto Bild used high-precision irrigation systems and instrumented vehicles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rolling resistance was determined separately on a certified test bench.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All tyres were mounted on a <strong>VW T-Roc<\/strong> and compared against a reference summer tyre. The weather data during testing was closely monitored to eliminate bias from wind or temperature changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Results_at_a_Glance\"><\/span><strong>Results at a Glance<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The test revealed <strong>wide gaps in performance<\/strong>, despite all models being EU-approved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The cheapest contenders cost less than half of the premium brands, yet the difference in grip, braking and aquaplaning control was striking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Hankook\u2019s Winter i*cept RS3<\/strong> impressed with the <strong>shortest braking distance on snow and wet roads<\/strong>, while <strong>Goodyear\u2019s UltraGrip Performance 3<\/strong> set the tone in wet handling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Bridgestone\u2019s Blizzak 6<\/strong> and <strong>Pirelli\u2019s Cinturato Winter 2<\/strong> proved extremely balanced, combining secure winter traction with predictable handling on all surfaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Continental\u2019s WinterContact TS 870 P<\/strong> and <strong>Vredestein\u2019s Wintrac Pro+<\/strong> also received top marks, making up a premium field of \u201cexemplary\u201d tyres.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Kumho WinterCraft WP52+<\/strong> followed as a solid \u201cgood\u201d option for value seekers, while budget tyres from <strong>Leao, Linglong and Tomket<\/strong> clearly lagged behind in braking and control \u2014 in some cases taking several car lengths longer to stop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways_from_the_Test\"><\/span><strong>Key Takeaways from the Tes<\/strong>t<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Winter tyres remain the safest option for those who frequently drive in cold, wet, or snowy conditions. Their softer compounds and finely cut sipes deliver shorter braking distances and more reliable traction than most all-season tyres can match.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Auto Bild\u2019s 2025 test once again highlights the <strong>clear hierarchy between premium and budget tyres<\/strong>. On slippery roads, the difference between first and last place can mean several meters \u2014 the length of an intersection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Verdict\"><\/span><strong>Final Verdict<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Four tyres earned the magazine\u2019s highest \u201c<strong>exemplary<\/strong>\u201d rating:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3, Hankook Winter i*cept RS3, Continental WinterContact TS 870 P, and Vredestein Wintrac Pro+.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Kumho WinterCraft WP52+<\/strong> was rated \u201cgood\u201d and praised for its short dry-braking distances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Further down, <strong>Falken, Pirelli, and Bridgestone<\/strong> delivered strong but slightly less consistent performances across the board.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the bottom of the table, <strong>Leao Winter Defender UHP<\/strong> and <strong>Tomket Snowroad Pro 3<\/strong> demonstrated major weaknesses in wet braking and stability, reminding drivers why investing in quality rubber is worth every euro.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Legal_and_Safety_Notes\"><\/span><strong>Legal and Safety Notes<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Every winter tyre tested carries the <strong>Alpine symbol<\/strong> (mountain with snowflake), which has been mandatory across the EU since 2018. Simple M+S markings are no longer sufficient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Germany, driving with non-compliant tyres can result in a \u20ac60 fine and one penalty point \u2014 or up to \u20ac120 if others are endangered. In Austria, penalties can reach <strong>\u20ac5,000<\/strong> and even vehicle impoundment if tread depth falls below 4 mm.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Auto Bild\u2019s latest comparison for the 2025 season puts twelve winter tyres in the popular 215\/55 R17 size through a full-scale examination \u2014 a dimension widely used by compact SUVs such as the VW T-Roc, Skoda Karoq, Seat Ateca, Toyota Yaris Cross, Hyundai Kona Electric or Fiat 500X. 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