TyreRanker summary
In its 2026 test, Teknikens Värld compared 5 Nordic non-studded winter tyres in size 235/45 R18 (test car: Volvo V60). 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 (99 points) – the tester also assesses driving feel and other subjective qualities.
Straight-line aquaplaning: best Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 3 (60.8 km/h), weakest Nokian Tyres Hakkapeliitta R5 (54.1 km/h) – a difference of 6.7 km/h, or 12%.
The Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 3 won the most test categories (2: straight-line aquaplaning and fuel consumption). The Dunlop Winter Snow 1 finished last in the tester's ranking.
The Continental VikingContact 8 was No. 1 in the tester's ranking, but only No. 4 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 Dunlop Winter Snow 1 was No. 5 in the tester's ranking, but No. 3 in this test by TyreRanker score. The tester's overall rating also gives substantial weight to subjective assessments (driving feel, noise, comfort) that the measured results do not show.