'pro mobil' (11/02) tested three winter tyres and four all-season tyres in the sizes 195/70 R 15 C 104/102 R and Q, and one all-season tyre in the size 205/65 R 15 C 102/100 R on a VW California Coach TDI.

Cargo M+S - overall rating: "highly recommended" (test winner)

Strong points: "Best performance in snow in terms of starting traction, on steep hills and in braking (firmly packed snow covered with a fine layer of new snow). Best braking also on damp-wet roads."

Overall results:

2 x "highly recommended"

1 x "recommended"

3 x "still recommended"

2 x "only limited recommendation"

'lastauto omnibus' tested three winter tyres and four all-season tyres in the sizes 195/70 R 15 C 104/102 R and Q, and one all-season tyre in the size 205/65 R 15 C 102/100 R on a VW T4 TDI.

Cargo M+S- overall rating: "highly recommended" (test winner)

Strong points: "Best performance in snow in terms of starting traction, on steep hills and in braking (firmly packed snow covered with a fine layer of new snow). Best braking also on damp-wet roads."