Apollo Aspire XP Winter review
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 16.7 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 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
93%By road tests
76.3%What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 3 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
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.
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |