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Winter tire Winter Touring tires Updated September 2026

Apollo Alnac 4G Winter review

The Apollo Alnac 4G Winter is highly regarded by users for its exceptional value and reliable performance in diverse winter conditions. Drivers consistently praise the tire for its impressive traction in deep snow and confident braking capabilities on wet surfaces, making it a standout budget-friendly option.

Relative score
82/100
tests + owners
Owner reviews
89/100
4 reviews
Road tests
76/100
4 published tests

Owners rate it 12.6 points higher than the instrumented road tests do — see the two score breakdowns below for where they disagree.

Apollo Alnac 4G Winter
Scores

Two scoring systems, side by side

Owner scores come from reviews on retailer and review sites; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.

By owner reviews

89%
Would buy again 98%
Dry
Overall dry
80%
Corner stability
88%
Dry traction
80%
Steering response
90%
Wet
Overall wet
93%
Wet traction
93%
Comfort
Overall comfort
90%
Treadwear
Overall treadwear
85%
Handling
Overall handling
88%

By road tests

76.4%
Dry
90.3%
Wet
75%
Snow
74.7%
Noise
62.4%
From owners

What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 4 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.

The Apollo Alnac 4G Winter is highly regarded by users for its exceptional value and reliable performance in diverse winter conditions. Drivers consistently praise the tire for its impressive traction in deep snow and confident braking capabilities on wet surfaces, making it a standout budget-friendly option.

Pros

  • Excellent traction and handling in deep snow conditions
  • Strong braking performance on wet roads
  • High level of ride comfort and low noise levels
  • Exceptional value for the price point

Cons

  • Limited long-term durability data available from current user feedback
  • Brand perception may be less established compared to premium competitors

Worth knowing

  • Users living in mountainous regions report high confidence in the tire's ability to handle significant snow accumulation.
Test results

4 published test appearances

Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.

2024 Auto Bild Winter tire Test · 205/55 R16

12th of 20
Best: Noise · 4th Weakest: Snow Braking · 18th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Handling8th of 20
Dry Braking10th of 20
Dry Handling13th of 20
Snow Braking18th of 20
Snow Traction14th of 20
Snow Handling17th of 20
Rolling Resistance11th of 20
Straight Aqua15th of 20
Curved Aquaplaning17th of 20
Noise4th of 20
Value6th of 20
Wear14th of 20
Total Cost of Ownership9th of 20

2024 Winter 55 tire Braking Test · 205/55 R16

15th of 55
Best: Wet Braking · 8th Weakest: Snow Braking · 22nd
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking8th of 55
Snow Braking22nd of 55

2021 Winter tire Market Overview · 205/55 R16

30th of 49
Best: Snow Braking · 27th Weakest: Wet Braking · 33rd
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking33rd of 49
Snow Braking27th of 49

2018 51 Winter tire Shootout · 195/65 R15

22nd of 51
DisciplinePlacementField position