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ÖAMTC Winter Tire Test: Notable Performance Differences​ Found⁤ in⁤ Popular Size 225/40 R18

Teh ÖAMTC,⁤ along with ‌its partner organizations, ⁣recently completed ⁣a extensive winter tire test evaluating 31 models in the​ increasingly popular size 225/40 R18, commonly ⁢used​ on lower-middle class vehicles.The tires⁣ were categorized into six premium, eleven‍ quality,⁢ and fourteen ⁣budget options.

overall results showed a wide ‍range‍ of performance.All six premium tires achieved a “good” overall rating, ⁣while ten tires​ received a “satisfactory” ⁣rating, four ⁢were deemed “sufficient,” and eleven were rated “not enough.”

While not flawless across all categories,premium tires excelled in the “Environmental Balance” category,which heavily considers mileage,abrasion,and⁢ efficiency. This ‌strong‌ performance in environmental factors helped secure a “good” overall result for all six premium‍ models.The Goodyear UltraGrip ⁢Performance 3 emerged as the top‍ all-rounder,‌ followed closely by the Michelin Pilot alpin 5‍ and⁢ the​ Bridgestone ⁣blizzak 6. ⁣ The Nokian ‌Tyres ‍WR Snowproof P and the Hankook ‌Winter i*cept ⁢evo3 showed slight weaknesses on wintry‍ roads.

The “Quality tire” segment⁣ faced more⁣ challenges. Three of the eleven models received only a “sufficient” ‌rating, disqualifying ⁤them from a purchase proposal. ⁢However, ⁤the remaining eight‌ quality tires achieved a “satisfactory”⁤ rating, earning them a ‌limited ‍purchase recommendation.

A ‍significant concern⁣ was the performance‍ of budget tires. All eleven‌ models receiving‌ a “not enough” rating exhibited major deficiencies ⁣in‍ “Driving Safety” – ‌the most⁢ heavily weighted category in the test – and are⁢ therefore not recommended due to posing a security risk. Two budget tires did ‌achieve a “satisfactory” rating, ‌indicating acceptable, though not ideal, performance.

The Syron Everest 2 was singled out as the lowest-performing tire overall. According to ‌ÖAMTC expert Steffan Kerbl, it exemplifies the classic trade-off ‍in winter tire design: excelling in winter conditions but performing⁢ poorly‌ – and dangerously – ‍on ⁢dry and wet roads.

The test revealed substantial differences ​in braking performance on wet roads. the Goodyear UltraGrip performance‌ 3 stopped after ‍31.7 meters, while the Syron Everest 2 required⁢ 47.1 meters -‍ a difference of nearly 16 meters. At the point where the Goodyear ‌had come to a complete stop,the Syron was still traveling at approximately 40-46 km/h,highlighting the potential⁤ for severe consequences in a collision.

Despite these results, ‌the ÖAMTC emphasizes that ​tire quality shouldn’t be solely⁣ determined by price.”Even supposedly cheaper models can ‍always come up with satisfactory services and thus secure a place among the recommended tires,” Kerbl stated.

Further details, including images, press materials, and detailed test results, can be found at:

* ⁣ www.oeamtc.at/presse

* ⁤​ www.oeamtc.at/tests