Triangle Snowlink PL01 vs Triangle WinterX TW401: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Triangle Snowlink PL01 and Triangle WinterX TW401 appear in 4 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 Triangle Snowlink PL01 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, ice. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 1 test.
How the Triangle WinterX TW401 performs. It takes the win in mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 84/100, based on 3 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 Triangle Snowlink PL01 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Triangle WinterX TW401 still wins on mileage, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Triangle Snowlink PL01 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise ice
- You prioritise mileage
- You prioritise efficiency
Test profile
| Metric | Triangle Snowlink PL01 | Triangle WinterX TW401 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Winter | Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 1 | 3 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 4.7 | 10.7 |
| Latest test | 2023 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 89.8 | 83.5 |
Tire Lab Score
Triangle Snowlink PL01
Triangle WinterX TW401
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Triangle Snowlink PL01 | Triangle WinterX TW401 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 5.5 | Avg rank 14.4 2 | Triangle Snowlink PL01 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 5.0 | Avg rank 7.0 | Triangle Snowlink PL01 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 3.0 11 | Avg rank 3.0 22 | Tie |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 4.5 1 | Avg rank 14.0 | Triangle Snowlink PL01 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 5.0 | Avg rank 5.0 | Tie |
| 📏Mileage | No data | Avg rank 14.0 | Triangle WinterX TW401 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 3.0 1 | Avg rank 2.0 1 | Triangle WinterX TW401 |
💧 Wet: Triangle Snowlink PL01 vs Triangle WinterX TW401
The Triangle Snowlink PL01 wins this category with an average rank of 5.5, compared to 14.4 for the Triangle WinterX TW401.
☀️ Dry: Triangle Snowlink PL01 vs Triangle WinterX TW401
The Triangle Snowlink PL01 wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 7.0 for the Triangle WinterX TW401.
❄️ Snow: Triangle Snowlink PL01 vs Triangle WinterX TW401
Both tires perform similarly in snow, with average ranks of 3.0 and 3.0.
🧊 Ice: Triangle Snowlink PL01 vs Triangle WinterX TW401
The Triangle Snowlink PL01 wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 14.0 for the Triangle WinterX TW401.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Triangle Snowlink PL01 vs Triangle WinterX TW401
Both tires perform similarly in noise / comfort, with average ranks of 5.0 and 5.0.
📏 Mileage: Triangle Snowlink PL01 vs Triangle WinterX TW401
The Triangle WinterX TW401 wins this category with an average rank of 14.0, compared to no data for the Triangle Snowlink PL01.
🔋 Efficiency: Triangle Snowlink PL01 vs Triangle WinterX TW401
The Triangle WinterX TW401 wins this category with an average rank of 2.0, compared to 3.0 for the Triangle Snowlink PL01.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Triangle Snowlink PL01 or Triangle WinterX TW401?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Triangle Snowlink PL01 ranks higher on average than the Triangle WinterX TW401.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Triangle Snowlink PL01 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Triangle WinterX TW401 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Triangle WinterX TW401 shows better mileage performance than the Triangle Snowlink PL01.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Triangle Snowlink PL01 appears in 1 independent tests, Triangle WinterX TW401 in 3.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →