Riken Snowtime B2 review
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Riken Snowtime B2 has a Relative Score of 66 out of 100 among winter tires. In 3 road tests with an overall ranking it finished first 0 times and in the top three 0 times. 7 owner reviews rate it 65 out of 100. 71% would buy it again.
The same tire is sold as Kormoran Snowpro B2, Sebring 601 Winter and Tigar Winter 1. Riken is Michelin's budget brand, made at Tigar Tyres, Pirot (Serbia).
What owners say
No road-test results yet, so every score here comes from owner reviews found online.
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
65/100From 7 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 7 owner reviews found online.
The Riken Snowtime B2 is generally viewed as an acceptable, budget-friendly winter tire well-suited for normal city and occasional highway driving. While users praise its snow traction, low noise levels, and impressive longevity, some note compromises in dry and wet grip limits as well as potential structural aging concerns over longer periods.
Pros
- Reliable and effective grip in snow and standing water
- Surprisingly low noise levels, often quieter than summer tires
- Good wear characteristics and long tread life
- Favorable fuel economy compared to previous setups
Cons
- Lower handling limits in dry and wet conditions compared to summer tires
- Potential for sudden loss of traction or breaking away on wet bends
- Average baseline performance for high-speed or spirited driving
Worth knowing
- Switching down to a 16-inch winter setup from larger summer configurations resulted in cumulative improvements in ride comfort and noise reduction.
- Handling inconsistencies initially attributed to the tires in one review were later resolved by replacing worn rear vehicle shocks.
3 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2017 50 Winter tire Shoot Out · 225/50 R17
39th of 45
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
2013 Winter tire Overview - Braking · 195/65 R15
37th of 50
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
2012 Auto Bild 42 Winter tire Braking Test · 205/55 R16
39th of 43
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Bild
Riken Snowtime B2 specs & sizes
Prices vary by size, so each one links out separately.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| EU label: wet grip | D |
| EU label: energy | E in 92% of sizes |
| EU label: external noise | 68 dB |
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