Apollo Aspire XP Winter review
Relative score 60% tests + 40% owners
Owners 80 · 3 reviews analysed Road tests 70 · 8 tests
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The Apollo Aspire XP Winter is highly regarded by users as a premium-performing winter tire that offers exceptional value for money. Drivers consistently praise its impressive grip in both wet and dry conditions, noting that it maintains high levels of comfort and quietness comparable to more expensive alternatives.
Owners rate it 10.3 points higher than the instrumented road tests do — see the two score breakdowns below for where they disagree.
Two scoring systems, side by side
Owner scores come from reviews found online; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.
How scores work
- Relative score
- 0–100. Blends road tests (60%) and owner reviews (40%) category by category, the same way on every TireWheelGuide page. With only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from it, so the score stays closer to average. It needs at least one road test or five owner reviews.
- Road tests
- 0–100 per score, from published tests, newer tests counting more. Each result is compared with every other tire in the same test, so a win against a strong field counts for more. The average tested tire gets 70, the best 100; with only one or two tests a tire stays nearer 70. The discipline rows show % of the best tire in that test.
- Owner reviews
- 0–100 from the owner reviews we found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates and scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70. With only a few reviews a tire stays near the average.
By owner reviews
80/100From 3 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
By road tests
70/100Scaled across every tested tire: the average gets 70, the best 100.
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What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 3 owner reviews found online.
The Apollo Aspire XP Winter is highly regarded by users as a premium-performing winter tire that offers exceptional value for money. Drivers consistently praise its impressive grip in both wet and dry conditions, noting that it maintains high levels of comfort and quietness comparable to more expensive alternatives.
Pros
- Excellent value for money compared to premium competitors
- Strong grip performance in both wet and dry road conditions
- High levels of ride comfort and low noise levels
- Positive performance in independent comparative testing
Cons
- Limited real-world feedback regarding deep snow and ice performance
- Brand recognition is lower compared to established premium manufacturers
Worth knowing
- Users report that the tire does not negatively impact fuel consumption when transitioning from standard summer tires.
- The tire is frequently selected by budget-conscious drivers who prioritize independent test results over brand prestige.
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8 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2025 Winter tire Braking Test - 52 Sets! · 225/40 R18
22nd of 51
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 24th of 51 | |
| Snow Braking | 19th of 51 |
Source: Auto Bild
2025 ADAC Winter tire Test · 225/40 R18
20th of 31
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 12th of 31 | |
| Wet Circle | 18th of 31 | |
| Dry Braking | 10th of 31 | |
| Snow Braking | 21st of 31 | |
| Snow Traction | 24th of 31 | |
| Ice Braking | 9th of 31 | |
| Straight Aqua | 16th of 31 | |
| Noise | 26th of 31 | |
| Wear | 19th of 31 | |
| Fuel Consumption | 28th of 31 | |
| Abrasion | 24th of 31 | |
| Wet Braking - Concrete | 12th of 31 |
Source: ADAC
2023 Winter tire Test 54 Set Braking Test · 225/45 R18
30th of 54
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 26th of 54 | |
| Snow Braking | 31st of 54 |
Source: Auto Bild
2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter tire Test · 225/45 R17
10th of 15
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 9th of 15 | |
| Dry Braking | 5th of 15 | |
| Snow Braking | 15th of 15 | |
| Snow Traction | 13th of 15 | |
| Ice Braking | 10th of 15 | |
| Straight Aqua | 7th of 15 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 9th of 15 | |
| Noise | 13th of 15 | |
| Value | 5th of 15 | |
| Wear | 10th of 15 | |
| Fuel Consumption | 14th of 15 | |
| Abrasion | 9th of 15 |
Source: ADAC
2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter tire Test · 245/45 R18
9th of 20
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 13th of 20 | |
| Wet Handling | 7th of 20 | |
| Dry Braking | 6th of 20 | |
| Dry Handling | 1st of 20 | |
| Snow Braking | 15th of 20 | |
| Snow Traction | 12th of 20 | |
| Snow Handling | 13th of 20 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 7th of 20 | |
| Straight Aqua | 6th of 20 | |
| Noise | 19th of 20 | |
| Value | 9th of 20 | |
| Wear | 16th of 20 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 8th of 20 |
Source: Auto Bild
2020 Winter tire Market Overview - 52 tire Braking Test · 245/45 R18
14th of 48
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 15th of 48 | |
| Snow Braking | 18th of 48 |
Source: Auto Bild
2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch tire Test · 225/45 R17
4th of 20
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 5th of 20 | |
| Wet Handling | 6th of 20 | |
| Dry Braking | 8th of 20 | |
| Dry Handling | 4th of 20 | |
| Snow Braking | 17th of 20 | |
| Snow Handling | 14th of 20 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 16th of 20 | |
| Straight Aqua | 6th of 20 | |
| Noise | 10th of 20 | |
| Value | 4th of 20 | |
| Price | 7th of 20 | |
| Wear | 3rd of 20 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 8th of 20 |
Source: Auto Bild
2019 Winter tire Test Market Overview · 225/45 R17
9th of 45
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 5th of 45 | |
| Snow Braking | 19th of 45 |
Source: Auto Bild
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