Consumer reports released the winter and A/S tire rating today. Micheline scored top rating in A/S (Michelin HydroEdge) , Performance A/S (Michelin Primacy MXV4) and Winter (Michelin X-Ice XI 2). Bridgestone Blizzak LM-25 H was the top performer in Performance winter.
Winter tire rating from top to bottom :
Michelin X-Ice XI 2
General Altimax Arctic
Nokian Hakkapeliitta 5
Michelin Primacy Alpin PA3
Nokian Hakkapeliitta R
Continental ExtremeWinterContact
Bridgestone Blizzak WS60
Pirelli Sottozero 210 Series II
Dunlop Graspic DS-2
Hankook Winter I*Pike
Gislaved Nordfrost 5
Toyo Observe G-02 Plus
Yokohama ice Guard iG20
Goodyear Ultra Grip Ice *
Firestone Winterforce
Cooper Weather-master S/T 2
Hankook icebear W300
What do you think about cheap General Altimax Arctic rated higher than popular winter tires such as Bridgestone Blizzak WS60.