2023 Top Tire Review APAC Touring Tire Test

Michelin X-Ice Snow vs Continental VikingContact 8: In this studless winter tire battle, we pit the newly launched 2024 Continental VikingContact 8 against the well-established Michelin X-Ice Snow. The VikingContact 8 steps into the arena with big shoes to fill, following in the footsteps of its highly successful predecessor, the VikingContact 7, which won multiple …

Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 vs Continental VikingContact 8: The newly launched 2024 Continental VikingContact 8 is here, following in the footsteps of its highly acclaimed predecessor, the multiple press test winner VikingContact 7. But can this new generation tire withstand the challenge from its arch-rival, the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5? Both tires are at the pinnacle of winter performance, and the battle …

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 vs Bridgestone Blizzak 6: The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3, launched in 2023, squares off against the all-new 2024 Bridgestone Blizzak 6, which carries forward the legacy of the highly successful LM005. With the Blizzak 6 aiming to dethrone Goodyear’s latest winter tire, the question is—does it have what it takes to …

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV vs Bridgestone Blizzak 6: The Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV, launched in 2018, faces off against the all-new Bridgestone Blizzak 6, introduced in 2024. As the successor to the highly successful Blizzak LM005, which earned multiple press-test victories, the Blizzak 6 aims to reclaim its predecessor’s glory. Can Michelin’s trusted …

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P vs Semperit Speed ​​Grip 5: The Continental WinterContact TS 870 P, launched in 2021, faces off against the Semperit Speed-Grip 5, also released in 2021. As a premium tire, the TS 870 P aims to dominate with cutting-edge winter technology, while the Speed-Grip 5, positioned under Continental’s umbrella as a …

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 vs Vredestein Wintrac Pro: In the battle of middle European winter tires, we have the newly launched Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 (2023) squaring off against the seasoned Vredestein Wintrac Pro, which hit the market in 2018. This is a classic David and Goliath matchup—Goodyear, the giant with a fresh design ready …

Continental WinterContact TS 870 vs Bridgestone Blizzak 6: The Continental WinterContact TS 870, launched in 2021, goes head-to-head with the new Bridgestone Blizzak 6, launched in 2024 to replace the highly successful LM005. With the LM005 having been a strong contender in multiple press tests, the question remains: does the Blizzak 6 have what it …

Michelin Pilot Sport 4S vs Bridgestone Potenza RE-71RS: How does a ultra ultra high performance (UUHP) tire like the Michelin Pilot Sport 4S, with a 300 treadwear rating, stack up against a dedicated track tire like the Bridgestone Potenza RE-71RS with a 200 treadwear? This battle brings trade-offs to the forefront: the Pilot Sport 4S …

Michelin Alpin 6 vs Bridgestone Blizzak 6: The successor of the highly successful Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 is finally here! The Bridgestone Blizzak 6, introduced in 2024, is already making waves in its debut results. This new contender is set to challenge the established Michelin Alpin 6, launched in 2018, which is soon to be replaced …

Continental WinterContact TS 870 vs Nokian Snowproof 2: The Continental WinterContact TS 870, launched in 2021, faces off against the Nokian Snowproof 2, which hit the market in 2023. This matchup pits the well-established Continental product, known for its consistent success in the Middle European winter segment, against Nokian, a true winter specialist renowned for …