King-Meiler Winter Tact WT81 vs Riken Riken Snow: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the King-Meiler Winter Tact WT81 and Riken Riken Snow appear in 5 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 King-Meiler Winter Tact WT81 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 81/100, based on 1 test.
How the Riken Riken Snow performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 79/100, based on 4 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 King-Meiler Winter Tact WT81 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Riken Riken Snow making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose King-Meiler Winter Tact WT81 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
- You prefer the Riken Riken Snow's brand, sizing or price
Test profile
| Metric | King-Meiler Winter Tact WT81 | Riken Riken Snow |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Winter | Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 1 | 4 |
| Best rank | #1 | #15 |
| Avg rank | 11.4 | 32.2 |
| Latest test | 2020 | 2024 |
| Tire Lab Score | 80.9 | 79.1 |
Tire Lab Score
King-Meiler Winter Tact WT81
Riken Riken Snow
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | King-Meiler Winter Tact WT81 | Riken Riken Snow | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 14.0 | Avg rank 37.3 | King-Meiler Winter Tact WT81 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 12.5 | No data | King-Meiler Winter Tact WT81 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 12.7 | No data | King-Meiler Winter Tact WT81 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 14.0 | No data | King-Meiler Winter Tact WT81 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 3.0 1 | No data | King-Meiler Winter Tact WT81 |
💧 Wet: King-Meiler Winter Tact WT81 vs Riken Riken Snow
The King-Meiler Winter Tact WT81 wins this category with an average rank of 14.0, compared to 37.3 for the Riken Riken Snow.
☀️ Dry: King-Meiler Winter Tact WT81 vs Riken Riken Snow
The King-Meiler Winter Tact WT81 wins this category with an average rank of 12.5, compared to no data for the Riken Riken Snow.
❄️ Snow: King-Meiler Winter Tact WT81 vs Riken Riken Snow
The King-Meiler Winter Tact WT81 wins this category with an average rank of 12.7, compared to no data for the Riken Riken Snow.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: King-Meiler Winter Tact WT81 vs Riken Riken Snow
The King-Meiler Winter Tact WT81 wins this category with an average rank of 14.0, compared to no data for the Riken Riken Snow.
🔋 Efficiency: King-Meiler Winter Tact WT81 vs Riken Riken Snow
The King-Meiler Winter Tact WT81 wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to no data for the Riken Riken Snow.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, King-Meiler Winter Tact WT81 or Riken Riken Snow?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the King-Meiler Winter Tact WT81 ranks higher on average than the Riken Riken Snow.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The King-Meiler Winter Tact WT81 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Riken Riken Snow across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the King-Meiler Winter Tact WT81 ranks better than the Riken Riken Snow.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
King-Meiler Winter Tact WT81 appears in 1 independent tests, Riken Riken Snow in 4.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →
