Winter test results

  • Test results 2009

    • CENTRAL EUROPEAN
    MAGAZINE ISSUE TESTED
    PATTERN    		 SIZE TEST
    VEHICLE    		 FINAL
    RESULT

    09/09 Winter
    Sottozero Serie II    		 205/55R16 H VW Golf

    GOOD
    Top-Performance with a good traction and a stable cornering grip on snow, agile driving-behavior on dry.

    09/09 Winter
    Sottozero Serie II    		 205/55R16 H VW Golf

    RECOMMENDABLE
    Easy driving behaviour, very good traction on snow, good braking performance on wet, low rolling resistance.

    09/09 Winter
    Sottozero Serie II    		 205/55R16 H VW Golf

    RECOMMENDABLE
     
     
    11/09 Winter
    Sottozero Serie II    		 235/45R17 V Subaru Impreza

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    The Pirelli is always showing a straight performance in all categories, but is never at the top level
    09/09 Winter
    Sottozero Serie II    		 205/55R16 H VW Golf

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    10/09 Winter Sottozero 235/55R17 H/V VW Tiguan

    EXEMPLARY
    Very balanced winter tyre, short braking distance on every surface.

    10/09 Winter
    Sottozero Serie II    		 225/40R18 V VW Golf

    GOOD
    Excellent handling performances with stable lateral grip on snow, high safety margins when aquaplaning.

    10/09 Winter
    Sottozero Serie II    		 225/45R17 V Mercedes SLK 350

    VERY RECOMMENDABLE
    Very balanced driving behaviour and good grip level at low friction. High traction and braking power on snow and wet.

    10/09 Chrono Winter 225/75R16 C Fiat Ducato maxi

    TEST WINNER
    VERY GOOD
    Top performance on snow, good on wet; harmonic, easily manageable and is forgiving mistakes. TEST WINNER

    11/09 Winter Sottozero Serie II 205/55R16 H Fiat Bravo

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    NORDICS
    MAGAZINE ISSUE TESTED
    PATTERN    		 SIZE TEST
    VEHICLE    		 FINAL
    RESULT

    09/09 Winter Carving Edge 205/55R16 T VW Golf

     
    Up and down. The studded tyres from Pirelli is a surprise, it is really good on winter conditions.

    09/09 Winter Sottozero Serie II 205/55R16 T/H VW Golf

     
    Expected result. Central European tyres from Pirelli are as good as Continental on wet and dry.

    09/09 Winter Carving Edge 205/55R16 Q/T VW Golf

    EXCELLENT
    For the ice testing, Pirelli did very well and its driving abilities must be creditted. It under steers a little, but when it loses grip, it happens in a soft and controllable way. Is the quickest to start on snow. Judges to be outstanding to drive; neutral with soft loss of grip when it is forced. Grip on wet is good. Brakes equally well on wet and dry asphalt. Very good on ice and snow.

    10/09 Winter Carving Edge 205/55R16 T Ford Focus

     
    The Italians have sharpen up the Carving and have now a very good grip on winter roads. The steering is very precise. On asphalt it performs OK in the rear.

    10/09 Winter Sottozero Serie II 205/55R16 T/H Ford Focus

     
    This is one of the winter tyres that authorities wants you to use. Without studs! On wet asphalt it is very good.

    10/09 Winter Sottozero Serie II 205/55R16 H Ford Focus

     
    Pirelli works very well in wet conditions and slush and gives medium grip on snow. On tarmac Pirelli is sharp and sensitive, and as long as grip is sustained, driveability is easy and fun. When driven on ice, then no one is home.

    10/09 Winter Carving Edge 205/55R16 T VW Golf

    TEST WINNER
    On icy surface the Pirelli is easy to drive, and the grip level is never lost in any of the test. On ice track braking, the lowest position is fifth. On snow Pirelli earns best position on test. The lowest position on snow is in the hill test, where it ends on bronze. All other results are good. In acceleration it shares first position with Bridgestone and Nokian.Driveability remains uncomplicated and unchanged in all circumstances, which makes driveability easy. TEST WINNER

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Last Revised: 2009-12-21