TyreRanker summary
In its 2025 test, Teknikens Värld compared 6 Nordic non-studded winter tyres in size 235/45 R18 (test car: Volvo V60 T6). Measured parameters from this test used by TyreRanker: 3.
In the tester's ranking, the best was the Continental VikingContact 8, followed by Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 3 and Pirelli Ice Friction. On measured results alone, the best tyre in this test was the Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 3 (100 points) – the tester also assesses driving feel and other subjective qualities.
Straight-line aquaplaning: best Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 3 (63.4 km/h), weakest Nokian Tyres Hakkapeliitta R5 (55.7 km/h) – a difference of 7.7 km/h, or 14%.
The Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 3 won the most test categories (3: straight-line aquaplaning, fuel consumption and moose test). The Falken Winterpeak F-Snow 1 finished last in the tester's ranking.
The Continental VikingContact 8 was No. 1 in the tester's ranking, but only No. 5 in this test by TyreRanker score. In the measurements it was weaker in “straight-line aquaplaning”. The tester rated its handling and balance highly, which the measured results do not fully reflect. In the combined ranking of all tests, the VikingContact 8 is No. 3 out of 14 tyres – it was weaker in other tests than in this one.
The Michelin X-Ice Snow was No. 4 in the tester's ranking, but No. 2 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 X-Ice Snow is No. 6 out of 14 tyres – it performed better in other tests than in this one.
The Nokian Tyres Hakkapeliitta R5 was No. 4 in the tester's ranking, but only No. 6 in this test by TyreRanker score. In the measurements it was weaker in “straight-line aquaplaning” and “moose test”. The tester rated its handling and balance highly, which the measured results do not fully reflect. In the combined ranking of all tests, the Hakkapeliitta R5 is No. 5 out of 14 tyres – it performed better in other tests than in this one.