TyreRanker summary
In its 2024 test, Teknikens Värld compared 6 studded tyres in size 225/50 R17 (test car: Volvo V60). Measured parameters from this test used by TyreRanker: 3.
In the tester's ranking, the best of these was the Pirelli Ice Zero 2 (No. 5 in the full test), followed by Nokian Tyres Hakkapeliitta 10 (No. 7) and Michelin X-Ice North 4 (No. 11). On measured results alone, the best tyre in this test was the Bridgestone Blizzak Spike 3 (98 points) – the tester also assesses driving feel and other subjective qualities.
Straight-line aquaplaning: best Nokian Tyres Hakkapeliitta 10 (66.7 km/h), weakest Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 (61.2 km/h) – a difference of 5.5 km/h, or 9%.
The Bridgestone Blizzak Spike 3 won the most test categories (2: fuel consumption and moose test). Of these, the Continental IceContact 3 ranked lowest in the tester's ranking (No. 15).
The Pirelli Ice Zero 2 was No. 1 in the tester's ranking (among this test's studded tyres), but only No. 4 in this test by TyreRanker score. The tester rated its handling and balance highly, which the measured results do not fully reflect. In the combined ranking of all tests, the Ice Zero 2 is No. 1 out of 9 tyres.
The Bridgestone Blizzak Spike 3 was No. 4 in the tester's ranking (among this test's studded tyres), but No. 1 in this test by TyreRanker score. In the measurements it was at or near the top in “straight-line aquaplaning”, “fuel consumption” and “moose test”, where TyreRanker's methodology applies a high weighting. The tester's overall rating also gives substantial weight to subjective assessments (driving feel, noise, comfort) that the measured results do not show. In the combined ranking of all tests, the Blizzak Spike 3 is No. 2 out of 9 tyres – it performed better in other tests than in this one.