In their second SUV / 4x4 all season tyre test of 2019, Auto Bild have tested ten all season tyres in 235/65 R17, and included the usual summer and winter tyre as benchmarks.
In this test, the new Bridgestone Weather Control A005 matchs the Michelin CrossClimate SUV overall, drawing for first place. Both tyres offered an excellent balance of qualities, but it's worth noting that there was no wear testing in this test, which is where the Michelin often excels and the new A005 has struggled.
Third place was again a tie, with the Continental AllSeasonContact drawing with the new Hankook Kinergy 4S2X. Like the Michelin and Continental, both tyres performed well in nearly all categories, but had slightly longer dry braking than the best on test.
Read on below for the full data and results.
Dry
While the summer tyre had its usual advantage in dry braking, the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 kept the Michelin CrossClimate SUV honest, stopping 0.8 meters behind its French rival.
Dry Braking
Dry braking in meters
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tyre | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
RefReference Summer |
35.2 m | -3.40 m |
| 38.6 m | Best | |
| 39.4 m | +0.80 m | |
| 41.2 m | +2.60 m | |
| 41.9 m | +3.30 m | |
| 42.5 m | +3.90 m | |
| 42.6 m | +4.00 m | |
| 42.7 m | +4.10 m | |
| 44 m | +5.40 m | |
| 44.7 m | +6.10 m | |
RefReference Winter |
45 m | +6.40 m |
| 45.9 m | +7.30 m |
The difference between best and worst was 30.4% (10.7 m ≈ 2.4 Car Lengths).
The top three remained the same during the dry handling testing, with the new Hankook matching the Bridgestone.
Dry Handling
Dry Handling Average Speed
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tyre | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
RefReference Summer |
113.3 km/h | +1.90 km/h |
| 111.4 km/h | Best | |
| 110.8 km/h | -0.60 km/h | |
| 110.8 km/h | -0.60 km/h | |
| 110.6 km/h | -0.80 km/h | |
| 110.3 km/h | -1.10 km/h | |
| 110.1 km/h | -1.30 km/h | |
| 109.9 km/h | -1.50 km/h | |
| 109.4 km/h | -2.00 km/h | |
RefReference Winter |
109.4 km/h | -2.00 km/h |
| 108.4 km/h | -3.00 km/h | |
| 108.2 km/h | -3.20 km/h |
The difference between best and worst was 4.5% (5.1 Km/H).
Wet
During the wet braking testing the Bridgestone once again proved it is a class leading wet braking tyre, and was the only tyre to beat the summer tyre. Third to fifth places were covered by less than a meter.
Wet Braking
Wet braking in meters
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tyre | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 46.9 m | Best | |
RefReference Summer |
48.5 m | +1.60 m |
| 50.5 m | +3.60 m | |
| 50.8 m | +3.90 m | |
RefReference Winter |
50.8 m | +3.90 m |
| 51.1 m | +4.20 m | |
| 51.7 m | +4.80 m | |
| 55.2 m | +8.30 m | |
| 55.8 m | +8.90 m | |
| 57.1 m | +10.20 m | |
| 59.3 m | +12.40 m | |
| 59.7 m | +12.80 m |
The difference between best and worst was 27.3% (12.8 m ≈ 2.8 Car Lengths).
The summer tyre took back the advantage during wet handling, but the Bridgestone was again the best all season tyre. Interestingly, the reference winter tyre also out performed most of the all season tyres.
Wet Handling
Wet Handling Average Speed
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tyre | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
RefReference Summer |
73.6 km/h | +1.10 km/h |
| 72.5 km/h | Best | |
RefReference Winter |
71.1 km/h | -1.40 km/h |
| 70.3 km/h | -2.20 km/h | |
| 70.3 km/h | -2.20 km/h | |
| 69.9 km/h | -2.60 km/h | |
| 69.7 km/h | -2.80 km/h | |
| 68.9 km/h | -3.60 km/h | |
| 68.8 km/h | -3.70 km/h | |
| 67.1 km/h | -5.40 km/h | |
| 66.3 km/h | -6.20 km/h | |
| 65.8 km/h | -6.70 km/h |
The difference between best and worst was 10.6% (7.8 Km/H).
The Michelin CrossClimate isn't usually a strong tyre in aquaplaning testing, but in this size it seems to perform extremely well, winning straight aquaplaning.
Straight Aqua
Float Speed in Km/H
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tyre | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 94.8 km/h | Best | |
| 92.1 km/h | -2.70 km/h | |
RefReference Summer |
90.5 km/h | -4.30 km/h |
| 90 km/h | -4.80 km/h | |
| 89.3 km/h | -5.50 km/h | |
| 88.7 km/h | -6.10 km/h | |
RefReference Winter |
88.3 km/h | -6.50 km/h |
| 86.7 km/h | -8.10 km/h | |
| 82.5 km/h | -12.30 km/h | |
| 80.5 km/h | -14.30 km/h | |
| 79.8 km/h | -15.00 km/h | |
| 78.6 km/h | -16.20 km/h |
The difference between best and worst was 17.1% (16.2 Km/H).
Snow
The reference winter tyre was the best in the snow, and when compared to the summer tyre all the all season tyres were extremely capable.
Snow Braking
Snow braking in meters
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tyre | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
RefReference Winter |
23.5 m | -0.30 m |
| 23.8 m | Best | |
| 23.9 m | +0.10 m | |
| 24.5 m | +0.70 m | |
| 24.8 m | +1.00 m | |
| 24.8 m | +1.00 m | |
| 24.8 m | +1.00 m | |
| 25.1 m | +1.30 m | |
| 25.4 m | +1.60 m | |
| 25.9 m | +2.10 m | |
| 29.9 m | +6.10 m | |
RefReference Summer |
58.2 m | +34.40 m |
The difference between best and worst was 147.7% (34.7 m ≈ 7.7 Car Lengths).
The Continental AllSeasonContact won the snow handling test, with the Michelin CrossClimate unusually finishing second.
Snow Handling
Snow handling average speed
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tyre | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 52.5 km/h | Best | |
| 51.7 km/h | -0.80 km/h | |
| 51.2 km/h | -1.30 km/h | |
| 50.8 km/h | -1.70 km/h | |
| 50.6 km/h | -1.90 km/h | |
RefReference Winter |
50.6 km/h | -1.90 km/h |
| 50.3 km/h | -2.20 km/h | |
| 50.1 km/h | -2.40 km/h | |
| 50.1 km/h | -2.40 km/h | |
| 49.3 km/h | -3.20 km/h | |
RefReference Summer |
33.8 km/h | -18.70 km/h |
The difference between best and worst was 35.6% (18.7 Km/H).
Snow traction testing continued the trend of Continental, Michelin and Hankook performing well in the snow.
Snow Traction
Pulling Force in Newtons
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tyre | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
RefReference Winter |
3514 N | +85.00 N |
| 3429 N | Best | |
| 3427 N | -2.00 N | |
| 3395 N | -34.00 N | |
| 3346 N | -83.00 N | |
| 3339 N | -90.00 N | |
| 3322 N | -107.00 N | |
| 3281 N | -148.00 N | |
| 3222 N | -207.00 N | |
| 3212 N | -217.00 N | |
| 2494 N | -935.00 N | |
RefReference Summer |
1210 N | -2,219.00 N |
The difference between best and worst was 65.6% (2,304 N).
Environment
The Continental had an impressive advantage in fuel usage.
Rolling Resistance
Rolling resistance in kg t
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tyre | Result | Gap to best | Extra fuel / year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.17 kg/t | Best | £0 | |
| 6.91 kg/t | +0.74 kg/t | £53 | |
| 6.92 kg/t | +0.75 kg/t | £54 | |
| 7.2 kg/t | +1.03 kg/t | £74 | |
RefReference Summer |
7.38 kg/t | +1.21 kg/t | £86 |
| 7.68 kg/t | +1.51 kg/t | £108 | |
| 7.75 kg/t | +1.58 kg/t | £113 | |
| 7.98 kg/t | +1.81 kg/t | £129 | |
| 8.04 kg/t | +1.87 kg/t | £134 | |
RefReference Winter |
8.23 kg/t | +2.06 kg/t | £147 |
| 8.46 kg/t | +2.29 kg/t | £164 | |
| 8.52 kg/t | +2.35 kg/t | £168 |
The difference between best and worst was 38.1% (2.35 kg / t). Over 19,000 km a year at £1.45/L, the Toyo Celsius uses about 116 L (£168) more fuel than the Continental AllSeasonContact.
Adjust the assumptions
Calculated estimates, not additional measurements. Use the controls to explore the assumptions.
The Hankook and Michelin were the quietest on test.
Noise
External noise in dB
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tyre | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 70.6 dB | Best | |
| 70.8 dB | +0.20 dB | |
| 71.3 dB | +0.70 dB | |
RefReference Summer |
71.7 dB | +1.10 dB |
| 72 dB | +1.40 dB | |
| 72.4 dB | +1.80 dB | |
| 72.5 dB | +1.90 dB | |
RefReference Winter |
72.6 dB | +2.00 dB |
| 72.8 dB | +2.20 dB | |
| 73 dB | +2.40 dB | |
| 74.8 dB | +4.20 dB | |
| 75.8 dB | +5.20 dB |
The difference between best and worst was 7.4% (5.2 dB).
Unsurprisingly, some of the best tyres on test were also the most expensive. You get what you pay for, especially in the all season / winter segment.
Results
Bridgestone Weather Control A005
235/65 R17Category scores (% of best)
All discipline results (10)
Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.
| Test | Position in discipline | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dry BrakingLower is better | 2nd / 10 | 39.4 m | +0.80 m |
| Dry HandlingHigher is better | 2nd / 10 | 110.8 km/h | -0.60 km/h |
| Wet BrakingLower is better | 1st / 10 | 46.9 m | Best in this discipline |
| Wet HandlingHigher is better | 1st / 10 | 72.5 km/h | Best in this discipline |
| Straight AquaHigher is better | 3rd / 10 | 90 km/h | -4.80 km/h |
| Snow BrakingLower is better | 7th / 10 | 25.1 m | +1.30 m |
| Snow TractionHigher is better | 4th / 10 | 3346 N | -83.00 N |
| Snow HandlingHigher is better | 4th / 9 | 50.8 km/h | -1.70 km/h |
| NoiseLower is better | 3rd / 10 | 71.3 dB | +0.70 dB |
| Rolling ResistanceLower is better | 2nd / 10 | 6.91 kg/t | +0.74 kg/t |
- Price
- 530.00
Michelin CrossClimate SUV
235/65 R17Category scores (% of best)
All discipline results (10)
Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.
| Test | Position in discipline | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dry BrakingLower is better | 1st / 10 | 38.6 m | Best in this discipline |
| Dry HandlingHigher is better | 1st / 10 | 111.4 km/h | Best in this discipline |
| Wet BrakingLower is better | 4th / 10 | 51.1 m | +4.20 m |
| Wet HandlingHigher is better | 4th / 10 | 69.9 km/h | -2.60 km/h |
| Straight AquaHigher is better | 1st / 10 | 94.8 km/h | Best in this discipline |
| Snow BrakingLower is better | 8th / 10 | 25.4 m | +1.60 m |
| Snow TractionHigher is better | 2nd / 10 | 3427 N | -2.00 N |
| Snow HandlingHigher is better | 2nd / 9 | 51.7 km/h | -0.80 km/h |
| NoiseLower is better | 2nd / 10 | 70.8 dB | +0.20 dB |
| Rolling ResistanceLower is better | 4th / 10 | 7.2 kg/t | +1.03 kg/t |
- Price
- 610.00
Continental AllSeasonContact
235/65 R17Category scores (% of best)
All discipline results (10)
Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.
| Test | Position in discipline | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dry BrakingLower is better | 5th / 10 | 42.5 m | +3.90 m |
| Dry HandlingHigher is better | 4th / 10 | 110.6 km/h | -0.80 km/h |
| Wet BrakingLower is better | 2nd / 10 | 50.5 m | +3.60 m |
| Wet HandlingHigher is better | 2nd / 10 | 70.3 km/h | -2.20 km/h |
| Straight AquaHigher is better | 6th / 10 | 86.7 km/h | -8.10 km/h |
| Snow BrakingLower is better | 2nd / 10 | 23.9 m | +0.10 m |
| Snow TractionHigher is better | 1st / 10 | 3429 N | Best in this discipline |
| Snow HandlingHigher is better | 1st / 9 | 52.5 km/h | Best in this discipline |
| NoiseLower is better | 4th / 10 | 72 dB | +1.40 dB |
| Rolling ResistanceLower is better | 1st / 10 | 6.17 kg/t | Best in this discipline |
- Price
- 610.00
Hankook Kinergy 4S 2 X
235/65 R17Category scores (% of best)
All discipline results (10)
Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.
| Test | Position in discipline | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dry BrakingLower is better | 7th / 10 | 42.7 m | +4.10 m |
| Dry HandlingHigher is better | 2nd / 10 | 110.8 km/h | -0.60 km/h |
| Wet BrakingLower is better | 5th / 10 | 51.7 m | +4.80 m |
| Wet HandlingHigher is better | 2nd / 10 | 70.3 km/h | -2.20 km/h |
| Straight AquaHigher is better | 2nd / 10 | 92.1 km/h | -2.70 km/h |
| Snow BrakingLower is better | 1st / 10 | 23.8 m | Best in this discipline |
| Snow TractionHigher is better | 3rd / 10 | 3395 N | -34.00 N |
| Snow HandlingHigher is better | 3rd / 9 | 51.2 km/h | -1.30 km/h |
| NoiseLower is better | 1st / 10 | 70.6 dB | Best in this discipline |
| Rolling ResistanceLower is better | 7th / 10 | 7.98 kg/t | +1.81 kg/t |
- Price
- 465.00
Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV
235/65 R17Category scores (% of best)
All discipline results (10)
Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.
| Test | Position in discipline | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dry BrakingLower is better | 6th / 10 | 42.6 m | +4.00 m |
| Dry HandlingHigher is better | 5th / 10 | 110.3 km/h | -1.10 km/h |
| Wet BrakingLower is better | 3rd / 10 | 50.8 m | +3.90 m |
| Wet HandlingHigher is better | 5th / 10 | 69.7 km/h | -2.80 km/h |
| Straight AquaHigher is better | 4th / 10 | 89.3 km/h | -5.50 km/h |
| Snow BrakingLower is better | 4th / 10 | 24.8 m | +1.00 m |
| Snow TractionHigher is better | 9th / 10 | 3212 N | -217.00 N |
| Snow HandlingHigher is better | 7th / 9 | 50.1 km/h | -2.40 km/h |
| NoiseLower is better | 6th / 10 | 72.5 dB | +1.90 dB |
| Rolling ResistanceLower is better | 6th / 10 | 7.75 kg/t | +1.58 kg/t |
- Price
- 570.00
Falken EUROALL SEASON AS210
235/65 R17Category scores (% of best)
All discipline results (10)
Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.
| Test | Position in discipline | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dry BrakingLower is better | 4th / 10 | 41.9 m | +3.30 m |
| Dry HandlingHigher is better | 7th / 10 | 109.9 km/h | -1.50 km/h |
| Wet BrakingLower is better | 6th / 10 | 55.2 m | +8.30 m |
| Wet HandlingHigher is better | 6th / 10 | 68.9 km/h | -3.60 km/h |
| Straight AquaHigher is better | 5th / 10 | 88.7 km/h | -6.10 km/h |
| Snow BrakingLower is better | 4th / 10 | 24.8 m | +1.00 m |
| Snow TractionHigher is better | 7th / 10 | 3281 N | -148.00 N |
| Snow HandlingHigher is better | 6th / 9 | 50.3 km/h | -2.20 km/h |
| NoiseLower is better | 9th / 10 | 74.8 dB | +4.20 dB |
| Rolling ResistanceLower is better | 8th / 10 | 8.04 kg/t | +1.87 kg/t |
- Price
- 470.00
Toyo Celsius
235/65 R17Category scores (% of best)
All discipline results (10)
Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.
| Test | Position in discipline | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dry BrakingLower is better | 9th / 10 | 44.7 m | +6.10 m |
| Dry HandlingHigher is better | 8th / 10 | 109.4 km/h | -2.00 km/h |
| Wet BrakingLower is better | 7th / 10 | 55.8 m | +8.90 m |
| Wet HandlingHigher is better | 7th / 10 | 68.8 km/h | -3.70 km/h |
| Straight AquaHigher is better | 9th / 10 | 79.8 km/h | -15.00 km/h |
| Snow BrakingLower is better | 4th / 10 | 24.8 m | +1.00 m |
| Snow TractionHigher is better | 6th / 10 | 3322 N | -107.00 N |
| Snow HandlingHigher is better | 5th / 9 | 50.6 km/h | -1.90 km/h |
| NoiseLower is better | 8th / 10 | 73 dB | +2.40 dB |
| Rolling ResistanceLower is better | 10th / 10 | 8.52 kg/t | +2.35 kg/t |
- Price
- 480.00
Kleber Citilander
235/65 R17Category scores (% of best)
All discipline results (10)
Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.
| Test | Position in discipline | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dry BrakingLower is better | 10th / 10 | 45.9 m | +7.30 m |
| Dry HandlingHigher is better | 9th / 10 | 108.4 km/h | -3.00 km/h |
| Wet BrakingLower is better | 8th / 10 | 57.1 m | +10.20 m |
| Wet HandlingHigher is better | 9th / 10 | 66.3 km/h | -6.20 km/h |
| Straight AquaHigher is better | 7th / 10 | 82.5 km/h | -12.30 km/h |
| Snow BrakingLower is better | 9th / 10 | 25.9 m | +2.10 m |
| Snow TractionHigher is better | 8th / 10 | 3222 N | -207.00 N |
| Snow HandlingHigher is better | 9th / 9 | 49.3 km/h | -3.20 km/h |
| NoiseLower is better | 10th / 10 | 75.8 dB | +5.20 dB |
| Rolling ResistanceLower is better | 5th / 10 | 7.68 kg/t | +1.51 kg/t |
- Price
- 460.00
Nankang Cross Season AW 8 SUV
235/65 R17Category scores (% of best)
All discipline results (9)
Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.
| Test | Position in discipline | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dry BrakingLower is better | 8th / 10 | 44 m | +5.40 m |
| Dry HandlingHigher is better | 10th / 10 | 108.2 km/h | -3.20 km/h |
| Wet BrakingLower is better | 9th / 10 | 59.3 m | +12.40 m |
| Wet HandlingHigher is better | 10th / 10 | 65.8 km/h | -6.70 km/h |
| Straight AquaHigher is better | 10th / 10 | 78.6 km/h | -16.20 km/h |
| Snow BrakingLower is better | 3rd / 10 | 24.5 m | +0.70 m |
| Snow TractionHigher is better | 5th / 10 | 3339 N | -90.00 N |
| NoiseLower is better | 5th / 10 | 72.4 dB | +1.80 dB |
| Rolling ResistanceLower is better | 3rd / 10 | 6.92 kg/t | +0.75 kg/t |
- Price
- 450.00
Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season
235/65 R17Category scores (% of best)
All discipline results (10)
Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.
| Test | Position in discipline | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dry BrakingLower is better | 3rd / 10 | 41.2 m | +2.60 m |
| Dry HandlingHigher is better | 6th / 10 | 110.1 km/h | -1.30 km/h |
| Wet BrakingLower is better | 10th / 10 | 59.7 m | +12.80 m |
| Wet HandlingHigher is better | 8th / 10 | 67.1 km/h | -5.40 km/h |
| Straight AquaHigher is better | 8th / 10 | 80.5 km/h | -14.30 km/h |
| Snow BrakingLower is better | 10th / 10 | 29.9 m | +6.10 m |
| Snow TractionHigher is better | 10th / 10 | 2494 N | -935.00 N |
| Snow HandlingHigher is better | 7th / 9 | 50.1 km/h | -2.40 km/h |
| NoiseLower is better | 7th / 10 | 72.8 dB | +2.20 dB |
| Rolling ResistanceLower is better | 9th / 10 | 8.46 kg/t | +2.29 kg/t |
- Price
- 485.00

Hey John,
Did Autobild just change their results ? or am I confused ?
I thought i commented on this with the Vredestein Quatrac 5 ?
You mean this? http://www.tyrereviews.co.u...
No, there is the Bridgestone A005 Nr. 1 you remember where i wrote about the 245/45/20 size for our Land Rover (Quatrac 5) you had also the Quatrac 5 on Nr.1 about regarding the Auto Bild 4x4 Test. (It seemd to be that Autobild changed/updated their results/article)
Edit: I found ithttp://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Article/2019-Auto-Bild-SUV-All-Season-Tyre-Test.htm