CST Medallion Winter WCP1 vs Wanli Snowgrip S1083: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the CST Medallion Winter WCP1 and Wanli Snowgrip S1083 appear in 6 tests, though they have not yet met head-to-head in the same test. Head-to-head results carry the most weight here, because surface, weather and test car all change between events and make raw numbers from different tests hard to compare directly.
How the CST Medallion Winter WCP1 performs. It takes the win in ice, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 79/100, based on 4 tests.
How the Wanli Snowgrip S1083 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, noise / comfort. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 86/100, based on 2 tests.
What this means for you. Category wins matter more than the overall score when your driving is weighted toward one condition — a wet-climate commuter should follow the wet braking column, while a high-mileage driver should follow wear and rolling resistance. Also check that both tires are actually offered in your size and load rating: performance can shift between sizes, and availability differs between the European and North American markets.
Verdict
The Wanli Snowgrip S1083 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The CST Medallion Winter WCP1 still wins on ice, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise ice
- You prioritise mileage
- You prioritise efficiency
Choose Wanli Snowgrip S1083 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
Test profile
| Metric | CST Medallion Winter WCP1 | Wanli Snowgrip S1083 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Winter | Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 4 | 2 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 16.1 | 10.6 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2020 |
| Tire Lab Score | 78.9 | 86.4 |
Tire Lab Score
CST Medallion Winter WCP1
Wanli Snowgrip S1083
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | CST Medallion Winter WCP1 | Wanli Snowgrip S1083 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 19.7 1 | Avg rank 18.3 1 | Wanli Snowgrip S1083 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 4.5 1 | Avg rank 2.5 1 | Wanli Snowgrip S1083 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 18.0 2 | Avg rank 4.3 | Wanli Snowgrip S1083 |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 15.7 1 | No data | CST Medallion Winter WCP1 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 11.3 1 | Avg rank 6.5 | Wanli Snowgrip S1083 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 14.0 | No data | CST Medallion Winter WCP1 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 3.0 1 | Avg rank 8.0 | CST Medallion Winter WCP1 |
💧 Wet: CST Medallion Winter WCP1 vs Wanli Snowgrip S1083
The Wanli Snowgrip S1083 wins this category with an average rank of 18.3, compared to 19.7 for the CST Medallion Winter WCP1.
☀️ Dry: CST Medallion Winter WCP1 vs Wanli Snowgrip S1083
The Wanli Snowgrip S1083 wins this category with an average rank of 2.5, compared to 4.5 for the CST Medallion Winter WCP1.
❄️ Snow: CST Medallion Winter WCP1 vs Wanli Snowgrip S1083
The Wanli Snowgrip S1083 wins this category with an average rank of 4.3, compared to 18.0 for the CST Medallion Winter WCP1.
🧊 Ice: CST Medallion Winter WCP1 vs Wanli Snowgrip S1083
The CST Medallion Winter WCP1 wins this category with an average rank of 15.7, compared to no data for the Wanli Snowgrip S1083.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: CST Medallion Winter WCP1 vs Wanli Snowgrip S1083
The Wanli Snowgrip S1083 wins this category with an average rank of 6.5, compared to 11.3 for the CST Medallion Winter WCP1.
📏 Mileage: CST Medallion Winter WCP1 vs Wanli Snowgrip S1083
The CST Medallion Winter WCP1 wins this category with an average rank of 14.0, compared to no data for the Wanli Snowgrip S1083.
🔋 Efficiency: CST Medallion Winter WCP1 vs Wanli Snowgrip S1083
The CST Medallion Winter WCP1 wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to 8.0 for the Wanli Snowgrip S1083.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, CST Medallion Winter WCP1 or Wanli Snowgrip S1083?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Wanli Snowgrip S1083 ranks higher on average than the CST Medallion Winter WCP1.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Wanli Snowgrip S1083 averages a better dry-braking rank than the CST Medallion Winter WCP1 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Wanli Snowgrip S1083 ranks better than the CST Medallion Winter WCP1.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the CST Medallion Winter WCP1 shows better mileage performance than the Wanli Snowgrip S1083.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
CST Medallion Winter WCP1 appears in 4 independent tests, Wanli Snowgrip S1083 in 2.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →