{"id":4702,"date":"2024-10-02T16:01:51","date_gmt":"2024-10-02T16:01:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thetirelab.com\/mag\/?p=4702"},"modified":"2024-10-02T16:01:52","modified_gmt":"2024-10-02T16:01:52","slug":"auto-bilds-winter-tire-test-finals-semperit-finished-in-top-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/testshin.net.ua\/mag\/auto-bilds-winter-tire-test-finals-semperit-finished-in-top-3\/","title":{"rendered":"AUTO BILD\u2019s winter tire test finals: Semperit finished in TOP 3"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In preparation for the upcoming winter season, AUTO BILD conducted its extensive winter tire supertest, evaluating 53 winter tires in the popular size <strong>205\/55 R16<\/strong>, commonly fitted on vehicles like the VW Golf, Opel Astra, Skoda Octavia, Ford Focus, and Audi A3.<\/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-69de2e91cdd9f\" 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-69de2e91cdd9f\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/testshin.net.ua\/mag\/auto-bilds-winter-tire-test-finals-semperit-finished-in-top-3\/#Qualification_Process\" title=\"Qualification Process\">Qualification Process<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/testshin.net.ua\/mag\/auto-bilds-winter-tire-test-finals-semperit-finished-in-top-3\/#Qualification_winner\" title=\"Qualification winner\">Qualification winner<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/testshin.net.ua\/mag\/auto-bilds-winter-tire-test-finals-semperit-finished-in-top-3\/#Bridgestone_Blizzak_6\" title=\"Bridgestone Blizzak 6\">Bridgestone Blizzak 6<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/testshin.net.ua\/mag\/auto-bilds-winter-tire-test-finals-semperit-finished-in-top-3\/#The_final_test\" title=\"The final test\">The final test<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/testshin.net.ua\/mag\/auto-bilds-winter-tire-test-finals-semperit-finished-in-top-3\/#Test_winner\" title=\"Test winner\">Test winner<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/testshin.net.ua\/mag\/auto-bilds-winter-tire-test-finals-semperit-finished-in-top-3\/#Continental_WinterContact_TS_870\" title=\"Continental WinterContact TS 870\">Continental WinterContact TS 870<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/testshin.net.ua\/mag\/auto-bilds-winter-tire-test-finals-semperit-finished-in-top-3\/#The_big_%E2%80%9CSemperit%E2%80%9D_surprise\" title=\"The big &#8220;Semperit&#8221; surprise\">The big &#8220;Semperit&#8221; surprise<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/testshin.net.ua\/mag\/auto-bilds-winter-tire-test-finals-semperit-finished-in-top-3\/#Semperit_Speed-Grip_5\" title=\"Semperit Speed-Grip 5\">Semperit Speed-Grip 5<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/testshin.net.ua\/mag\/auto-bilds-winter-tire-test-finals-semperit-finished-in-top-3\/#Continental_and_Bridgestone_Showcase_Dry_Handling_Excellence\" title=\"Continental and Bridgestone Showcase Dry Handling Excellence\">Continental and Bridgestone Showcase Dry Handling Excellence<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/testshin.net.ua\/mag\/auto-bilds-winter-tire-test-finals-semperit-finished-in-top-3\/#Bridgestone_Blizzak_6-2\" title=\"Bridgestone Blizzak 6\">Bridgestone Blizzak 6<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/testshin.net.ua\/mag\/auto-bilds-winter-tire-test-finals-semperit-finished-in-top-3\/#Michelin_Alpin_6_Receives_Environmental_Recognition\" title=\"Michelin Alpin 6 Receives Environmental Recognition\">Michelin Alpin 6 Receives Environmental Recognition<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/testshin.net.ua\/mag\/auto-bilds-winter-tire-test-finals-semperit-finished-in-top-3\/#Michelin_ALPIN_6\" title=\"Michelin ALPIN 6\">Michelin ALPIN 6<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/testshin.net.ua\/mag\/auto-bilds-winter-tire-test-finals-semperit-finished-in-top-3\/#Hankook_Winter_icept_RS3_Named_%E2%80%9CEconomical_tyre_of_the_Year%E2%80%9D\" title=\"Hankook Winter i*cept RS3 Named \u201cEconomical tyre of the Year\u201d\">Hankook Winter i*cept RS3 Named \u201cEconomical tyre of the Year\u201d<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/testshin.net.ua\/mag\/auto-bilds-winter-tire-test-finals-semperit-finished-in-top-3\/#Hankook_W462_Winter_icept_RS3\" title=\"Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3\">Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/testshin.net.ua\/mag\/auto-bilds-winter-tire-test-finals-semperit-finished-in-top-3\/#Giti_Winter_W2_Excels_in_Snow_Handling\" title=\"Giti Winter W2 Excels in Snow Handling\">Giti Winter W2 Excels in Snow Handling<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/testshin.net.ua\/mag\/auto-bilds-winter-tire-test-finals-semperit-finished-in-top-3\/#Giti_Gitiwinter_W2\" title=\"Giti Gitiwinter W2\">Giti Gitiwinter W2<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Qualification_Process\"><\/span>Qualification Process<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The initial phase involved a rigorous safety check focusing on braking performance. All 53 tires underwent wet braking tests from 80 km\/h. Tires with excessively long braking distances were immediately disqualified, narrowing the field to 33. These remaining tires then faced braking tests on snow from 50 km\/h. The combined braking distances on wet and snowy surfaces were calculated, and the top 20 tires with the shortest total distances advanced to the final round for comprehensive testing.<\/p>\n\n\n    <!-- tyre-card-start -->\n    <div class=\"bg-white rounded-xl border border-border-subtle overflow-hidden my-6 max-w-xl mx-auto card-lift\">\n                    <div class=\"px-5 pt-4 pb-2 border-b border-border-subtle\">\n                <h3 class=\"text-sm font-medium text-ink-muted italic m-0\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Qualification_winner\"><\/span>Qualification winner<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n            <\/div>\n                <div class=\"flex gap-4 p-5\">\n            <div class=\"flex-shrink-0\">\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/media\/tyreGallery\/bridgestone-blizzak-6\/bridgestone-blizzak-6_65205_thumb.webp\" alt=\"Bridgestone Blizzak 6\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" class=\"rounded-lg\">\n                            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"flex-1 min-w-0\">\n                <h2 class=\"text-base font-bold text-ink mb-1 m-0\" style=\"font-family:'DM Serif Display',serif;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bridgestone_Blizzak_6\"><\/span>Bridgestone Blizzak 6<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n                                    <div class=\"text-amber-brand text-base mb-2\">\n                        \u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u00bd <span class=\"text-ink-muted text-xs\">4.6\/5<\/span>                    <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"space-y-1 text-sm text-ink-light\">\n                    <p class=\"m-0\"><span class=\"font-semibold text-ink\">Dimensions:<\/span> 175\/30R16 - 325\/80R22<\/p>\n                    <p class=\"m-0\"><span class=\"font-semibold text-ink\">Number of sizes:<\/span> 182<\/p>\n                    <p class=\"m-0\"><span class=\"font-semibold text-ink\">Number of tests:<\/span> 5<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n                <a href=\"\/bridgestone-blizzak-6\" class=\"inline-block mt-3 bg-amber-brand hover:bg-amber-hover text-black font-bold text-xs px-4 py-2 rounded-lg transition-colors\" target=\"_blank\">Show more details ...<\/a>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <!-- tyre-card-end -->\n    \n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_final_test\"><\/span>The final test<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The test revealed significant differences in performance among winter tires, emphasizing the importance of making an informed choice. Safety should be a top priority, as high-quality tires can drastically reduce braking distances on wet and snowy roads, enhancing overall driving safety. Investing in tires like the Hankook Winter i*cept RS3 or Michelin Alpin 6 can offer long-term cost savings due to their durability and fuel efficiency, making them economically sensible choices. Additionally, environmental considerations are becoming increasingly important. Tires that incorporate sustainable materials and technologies, like the Michelin Alpin 6, allow drivers to reduce their ecological footprint without sacrificing performance. It should be noted that now the <a href=\"\/michelin-alpin-7\">Michelin Alpin 7<\/a> is available on the market which should be even better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But of course, only one tyre can win and in tyre tests, it&#8217;s usually the one that is the most balanced, which is what the Continental WinterContact TS 870 is really great at, which is why it won the test. In second place, there is the last-year&#8217;s new tyre by Goodyear, the UltraGrip Performance 3. What these two have in common is that they are not very well rated in the price\/value ratio, meaning they are quite expensive for the mileage they offer.<\/p>\n\n\n    <!-- tyre-card-start -->\n    <div class=\"bg-white rounded-xl border border-border-subtle overflow-hidden my-6 max-w-xl mx-auto card-lift\">\n                    <div class=\"px-5 pt-4 pb-2 border-b border-border-subtle\">\n                <h3 class=\"text-sm font-medium text-ink-muted italic m-0\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Test_winner\"><\/span>Test winner<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n            <\/div>\n                <div class=\"flex gap-4 p-5\">\n            <div class=\"flex-shrink-0\">\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/media\/tyreGallery\/continental-wintercontact-ts-870\/continental-wintercontact-ts-870_54373_thumb.webp\" alt=\"Continental WinterContact TS 870\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" class=\"rounded-lg\">\n                            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"flex-1 min-w-0\">\n                <h2 class=\"text-base font-bold text-ink mb-1 m-0\" style=\"font-family:'DM Serif Display',serif;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Continental_WinterContact_TS_870\"><\/span>Continental WinterContact TS 870<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n                                    <div class=\"text-amber-brand text-base mb-2\">\n                        \u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u00bd <span class=\"text-ink-muted text-xs\">5.0\/5<\/span>                    <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"space-y-1 text-sm text-ink-light\">\n                    <p class=\"m-0\"><span class=\"font-semibold text-ink\">Dimensions:<\/span> 155\/40R14 - 225\/70R18<\/p>\n                    <p class=\"m-0\"><span class=\"font-semibold text-ink\">Number of sizes:<\/span> 57<\/p>\n                    <p class=\"m-0\"><span class=\"font-semibold text-ink\">Number of tests:<\/span> 5<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n                <a href=\"\/continental-wintercontact-ts-870\" class=\"inline-block mt-3 bg-amber-brand hover:bg-amber-hover text-black font-bold text-xs px-4 py-2 rounded-lg transition-colors\" target=\"_blank\">Show more details ...<\/a>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <!-- tyre-card-end -->\n    \n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_big_%E2%80%9CSemperit%E2%80%9D_surprise\"><\/span>The big &#8220;Semperit&#8221; surprise<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>But what surprised us the most is the result of the Semperit Speed-Grip 5, which is a Continental subbrand, originally from Austria. The new tyre features a V shaped tread like the Continental&#8217;s winter tyres do and is also incredibly well balanced, which is also similar to Continental tyres. It&#8217;s got almost the same rating from all the disciplines, except for costs, where it got almost perfect marks. And there is no wonder &#8211; except for the one chinese tyre in the test, there weren&#8217;t any cheaper tyres.<\/p>\n\n\n    <!-- tyre-card-start -->\n    <div class=\"bg-white rounded-xl border border-border-subtle overflow-hidden my-6 max-w-xl mx-auto card-lift\">\n                <div class=\"flex gap-4 p-5\">\n            <div class=\"flex-shrink-0\">\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/media\/tyreGallery\/semperit-speed-grip-5\/semperit-speed-grip-5_59023_thumb.webp\" alt=\"Semperit Speed-Grip 5\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" class=\"rounded-lg\">\n                            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"flex-1 min-w-0\">\n                <h2 class=\"text-base font-bold text-ink mb-1 m-0\" style=\"font-family:'DM Serif Display',serif;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Semperit_Speed-Grip_5\"><\/span>Semperit Speed-Grip 5<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n                                    <div class=\"text-amber-brand text-base mb-2\">\n                        \u2605\u2605\u2605\u00bd\u2606 <span class=\"text-ink-muted text-xs\">3.9\/5<\/span>                    <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"space-y-1 text-sm text-ink-light\">\n                    <p class=\"m-0\"><span class=\"font-semibold text-ink\">Dimensions:<\/span> 165\/40R14 - 275\/70R21<\/p>\n                    <p class=\"m-0\"><span class=\"font-semibold text-ink\">Number of sizes:<\/span> 81<\/p>\n                    <p class=\"m-0\"><span class=\"font-semibold text-ink\">Number of tests:<\/span> 5<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n                <a href=\"\/semperit-speed-grip-5\" class=\"inline-block mt-3 bg-amber-brand hover:bg-amber-hover text-black font-bold text-xs px-4 py-2 rounded-lg transition-colors\" target=\"_blank\">Show more details ...<\/a>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <!-- tyre-card-end -->\n    \n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Continental_and_Bridgestone_Showcase_Dry_Handling_Excellence\"><\/span>Continental and Bridgestone Showcase Dry Handling Excellence<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In the dry handling tests, the <strong>Continental WinterContact TS 870<\/strong> and the <strong>Bridgestone Blizzak 6 \u201cEnliten\u201d<\/strong> demonstrated performance close to that of summer tires. The testers remarked that the Continental and Bridgestone \u201coffer dynamic qualities\u201d on dry roads. While winter tires typically don\u2019t match summer tires in dry conditions, these models provided responsive handling and short braking distances, enhancing driver confidence in varying weather conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n    <!-- tyre-card-start -->\n    <div class=\"bg-white rounded-xl border border-border-subtle overflow-hidden my-6 max-w-xl mx-auto card-lift\">\n                <div class=\"flex gap-4 p-5\">\n            <div class=\"flex-shrink-0\">\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/media\/tyreGallery\/bridgestone-blizzak-6\/bridgestone-blizzak-6_65205_thumb.webp\" alt=\"Bridgestone Blizzak 6\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" class=\"rounded-lg\">\n                            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"flex-1 min-w-0\">\n                <h2 class=\"text-base font-bold text-ink mb-1 m-0\" style=\"font-family:'DM Serif Display',serif;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bridgestone_Blizzak_6-2\"><\/span>Bridgestone Blizzak 6<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n                                    <div class=\"text-amber-brand text-base mb-2\">\n                        \u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u00bd <span class=\"text-ink-muted text-xs\">4.6\/5<\/span>                    <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"space-y-1 text-sm text-ink-light\">\n                    <p class=\"m-0\"><span class=\"font-semibold text-ink\">Dimensions:<\/span> 175\/30R16 - 325\/80R22<\/p>\n                    <p class=\"m-0\"><span class=\"font-semibold text-ink\">Number of sizes:<\/span> 182<\/p>\n                    <p class=\"m-0\"><span class=\"font-semibold text-ink\">Number of tests:<\/span> 5<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n                <a href=\"\/bridgestone-blizzak-6\" class=\"inline-block mt-3 bg-amber-brand hover:bg-amber-hover text-black font-bold text-xs px-4 py-2 rounded-lg transition-colors\" target=\"_blank\">Show more details ...<\/a>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <!-- tyre-card-end -->\n    \n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Michelin_Alpin_6_Receives_Environmental_Recognition\"><\/span>Michelin Alpin 6 Receives Environmental Recognition<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite being one of the more expensive options, the <strong>Michelin Alpin 6<\/strong> was recognized for its sustainability efforts. AUTO BILD awarded it the environmental seal for its \u201cexemplary commitment to environmentally conscious and sustainable mobility.\u201d The tire incorporates renewable raw materials in its construction, and its long service life reduces environmental impact. The Alpin 6 \u201ccan score the most points\u201d for its contribution to eco-friendly driving.<\/p>\n\n\n    <!-- tyre-card-start -->\n    <div class=\"bg-white rounded-xl border border-border-subtle overflow-hidden my-6 max-w-xl mx-auto card-lift\">\n                <div class=\"flex gap-4 p-5\">\n            <div class=\"flex-shrink-0\">\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/media\/tyreGallery\/michelin-alpin-6\/michelin-alpin-6_32587_thumb.webp\" alt=\"Michelin ALPIN 6\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" class=\"rounded-lg\">\n                            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"flex-1 min-w-0\">\n                <h2 class=\"text-base font-bold text-ink mb-1 m-0\" style=\"font-family:'DM Serif Display',serif;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Michelin_ALPIN_6\"><\/span>Michelin ALPIN 6<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n                                    <div class=\"text-amber-brand text-base mb-2\">\n                        \u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606\u2606 <span class=\"text-ink-muted text-xs\">3.2\/5<\/span>                    <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"space-y-1 text-sm text-ink-light\">\n                    <p class=\"m-0\"><span class=\"font-semibold text-ink\">Dimensions:<\/span> 155\/40R15 - 225\/70R20<\/p>\n                    <p class=\"m-0\"><span class=\"font-semibold text-ink\">Number of sizes:<\/span> 59<\/p>\n                    <p class=\"m-0\"><span class=\"font-semibold text-ink\">Number of tests:<\/span> 5<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n                <a href=\"\/michelin-alpin-6\" class=\"inline-block mt-3 bg-amber-brand hover:bg-amber-hover text-black font-bold text-xs px-4 py-2 rounded-lg transition-colors\" target=\"_blank\">Show more details ...<\/a>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <!-- tyre-card-end -->\n    \n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hankook_Winter_icept_RS3_Named_%E2%80%9CEconomical_tyre_of_the_Year%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>Hankook Winter i*cept RS3 Named \u201cEconomical tyre of the Year\u201d<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Hankook Winter i*cept RS3<\/strong> stood out for its cost efficiency and environmental friendliness. It achieved the highest mileage in wear tests, indicating a long tire life. The testers noted its \u201coutstanding mileage performance,\u201d which, combined with a moderate purchase price and low rolling resistance, earned it the title of <strong>\u201cEco-Master of the Year.\u201d<\/strong> This means drivers can save money over time without compromising on safety.<\/p>\n\n\n    <!-- tyre-card-start -->\n    <div class=\"bg-white rounded-xl border border-border-subtle overflow-hidden my-6 max-w-xl mx-auto card-lift\">\n                <div class=\"flex gap-4 p-5\">\n            <div class=\"flex-shrink-0\">\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/media\/tyreGallery\/hankook-w462-winter-i-cept-rs3\/hankook-w462-winter-i-cept-rs3_32895_thumb.webp\" alt=\"Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" class=\"rounded-lg\">\n                            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"flex-1 min-w-0\">\n                <h2 class=\"text-base font-bold text-ink mb-1 m-0\" style=\"font-family:'DM Serif Display',serif;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hankook_W462_Winter_icept_RS3\"><\/span>Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n                                    <div class=\"text-amber-brand text-base mb-2\">\n                        \u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606 <span class=\"text-ink-muted text-xs\">4.1\/5<\/span>                    <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"space-y-1 text-sm text-ink-light\">\n                    <p class=\"m-0\"><span class=\"font-semibold text-ink\">Dimensions:<\/span> 165\/45R14 - 225\/70R17<\/p>\n                    <p class=\"m-0\"><span class=\"font-semibold text-ink\">Number of sizes:<\/span> 48<\/p>\n                    <p class=\"m-0\"><span class=\"font-semibold text-ink\">Number of tests:<\/span> 5<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n                <a href=\"\/hankook-w462-winter-i-cept-rs3\" class=\"inline-block mt-3 bg-amber-brand hover:bg-amber-hover text-black font-bold text-xs px-4 py-2 rounded-lg transition-colors\" target=\"_blank\">Show more details ...<\/a>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <!-- tyre-card-end -->\n    \n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Giti_Winter_W2_Excels_in_Snow_Handling\"><\/span>Giti Winter W2 Excels in Snow Handling<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the surprising outcomes was the exceptional performance of the <strong>Giti Winter W2<\/strong> in snow handling. In the handling tests on snow-covered tracks, it surpassed many well-known brands. According to the testers, \u201cThe Giti Winter W2 provides ample safety reserves on snow-covered roads.\u201d Its superior grip and stability made it a top contender, especially in the slalom and traction tests. Unfortunately, it has some reserves in the wet braking, so it came 13th with &#8220;satisfactory&#8221; rating.<\/p>\n\n\n    <!-- tyre-card-start -->\n    <div class=\"bg-white rounded-xl border border-border-subtle overflow-hidden my-6 max-w-xl mx-auto card-lift\">\n                <div class=\"flex gap-4 p-5\">\n            <div class=\"flex-shrink-0\">\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/media\/tyreGallery\/tasy\/giti-gitiwinter-w2\/giti-gitiwinter-w2_1761733476_4143_thumb.webp\" alt=\"Giti Gitiwinter W2\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" class=\"rounded-lg\">\n                            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"flex-1 min-w-0\">\n                <h2 class=\"text-base font-bold text-ink mb-1 m-0\" style=\"font-family:'DM Serif Display',serif;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Giti_Gitiwinter_W2\"><\/span>Giti Gitiwinter W2<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n                                    <div class=\"text-amber-brand text-base mb-2\">\n                        \u2605\u2605\u00bd\u2606\u2606 <span class=\"text-ink-muted text-xs\">3.0\/5<\/span>                    <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"space-y-1 text-sm text-ink-light\">\n                    <p class=\"m-0\"><span class=\"font-semibold text-ink\">Dimensions:<\/span> 165\/40R14 - 315\/70R21<\/p>\n                    <p class=\"m-0\"><span class=\"font-semibold text-ink\">Number of sizes:<\/span> 44<\/p>\n                    <p class=\"m-0\"><span class=\"font-semibold text-ink\">Number of tests:<\/span> 5<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n                <a href=\"\/giti-gitiwinter-w2\" class=\"inline-block mt-3 bg-amber-brand hover:bg-amber-hover text-black font-bold text-xs px-4 py-2 rounded-lg transition-colors\" target=\"_blank\">Show more details ...<\/a>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <!-- tyre-card-end -->\n    \n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In preparation for the upcoming winter season, AUTO BILD conducted its extensive winter tire supertest, evaluating 53 winter tires in the popular size 205\/55 R16, commonly fitted on vehicles like the VW Golf, Opel Astra, Skoda Octavia, Ford Focus, and Audi A3. 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