Best SUV tires in Asia Test 2025/26

Continental EcoContact 6Q vs Michelin Primacy 5 — Touring Showdown Begins! This isn’t just another tire test — this is our very own showdown, and it’s a big one. On one side, the Continental EcoContact 6Q, the exact OE tire fitted on the popular EV, the BYD Seal. On the other, the brand-new Michelin Primacy …

In our “2024/25 Best UHP Tires for Asia Test,” we put five popular ultra-high performance (UHP) tires to the test under wet, dry, and noise conditions to determine which one takes the lead. This test lineup includes the Continental MaxContact MC7, Michelin Pilot Sport 5, Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6, Toyo Proxes TR1, and RoadX …

Top Tire Review APAC Touring Tire Test: Introducing Top Tire Review’s Inaugural Tire Showdown! –> Ladies and gentlemen, gearheads and driving enthusiasts, prepare yourselves for the most exhilarating tire test of the year! In our pioneering venture into tire evaluations, Top Tire Review presents a face-off like no other. We’ve brought together six of the …

Introducing the new benchmark in UUHP – the Bridgestone Potenza Sport EVO: Built on the already impressive legacy of the Bridgestone Potenza Sport, this latest offering brings serious upgrades in performance, wet control and durability thanks to the new ENLITEN Technology platform. In this comparison we’ll dig into the improvements made over the predecessor—braking, lifespan, rolling resistance, grip—so you can …

Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV vs Pirelli Ice Friction — this is the studless winter showdown we’ve been waiting for. Nokian’s Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV enters as the benchmark, backed by legendary Nordic winter DNA and class-leading ice/snow traction. But Pirelli just dropped the all-new Ice Friction in 2025, built specifically to take on this exact friction-tire …

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 vs Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 — a middle-European winter showdown: wet-leaning agility and sharp steering vs proven cold-road bite and composed control. Who takes the crown when roads mix wet, slush, and light snow? Results: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 vs Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 Results below were taken from 2025 ADAC …

Vredestein Quatrac vs Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport: Vredestein Quatrac comes in as the seasoned European all-season specialist—balanced, snow-capable, and comfort-minded. Michelin fires back with its 2025-launched CrossClimate 3 Sport, a performance-tuned, V-tread challenger built to push grip and steering precision without giving up four-season utility. We’re pitting them head-to-head across wet braking and handling, dry …

Continental VikingContact 8 vs Pirelli Ice Friction — this is the studless winter showdown we’ve been waiting for. Continental VikingContact 8 comes in as the benchmark with its proven ice/snow traction and ultra-soft compound tuning, but Pirelli just dropped the all-new Ice Friction in 2025, targeting exactly this Nordic-style segment. One is the established reference, …

Michelin CrossClimate 3 vs Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport: First, this duel was tested by Tyre Reviews—and the Sport drew first blood on pure pace. Now, Round 2: an independent AutoBild re-test, same tire size, same test—plus a bonus mileage/abrasion test. Expect Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport to press its edge in dry/wet braking and handling, while …

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 vs Kumho WinterCraft WP52 Plus: It’s a clash between premium precision and smart value — the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5, a winter icon known for sharp control and grip, faces the Kumho WinterCraft WP52 Plus, the challenger promising solid all-round performance without the premium tag. Let’s see who truly masters winter’s …

Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 vs Continental VikingContact 8: Which tire should you choose — the ultimate studded or the finest studless? In this epic winter showdown, the legendary Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10, king of studded grip, faces the all-new Continental VikingContact 8, the latest and most advanced studless soft-compound tire. It’s a battle to decide it all …

Continental AllSeasonContact 2 vs Michelin CrossClimate 3: Previously, we compared the AllSeasonContact 2 against the CrossClimate 3 Sport — Michelin’s sportier take on all-season performance. But this time, it’s the standard CrossClimate 3, built for everyday comfort, safety, and durability. This sets up a true European all-season showdown — Continental’s efficiency-focused precision meets Michelin’s legendary …

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 vs Dunlop Winter Response 2: Launched in 2014, the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 entered the stage as a high-performance winter tire for sporty sedans and coupes, while the Dunlop Winter Response 2, debuting a year earlier in 2013, targeted compact and mid-size cars with a strong focus on safety and efficiency. …