2024 Auto Express All Season Tyre Test

These are the result from 2024 Auto Express All Season Tyre Test - be sure to read all the details over at the Auto Express Website.

Results

1st: Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3

Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
  • 205/55 R16 94V
  • EU Label: C/A/72
  • 3PMSF: yes
  • Price: 115.00
The new Pirelli took first place, showing major improvements over its previous model with wins across snow, wet, and dry conditions. Snow performance included leading traction scores despite placing sixth in braking, and third in handling with good adjustability but lighter steering feel. Wet testing showed shared first in braking, second and third in aquaplaning tests, and third in circuit times with strong turn-in and traction. The tyre placed fifth in wet circle tests though margins were tight. Dry performance impressed with shortest braking distance - half a metre better than second place - and equal third in handling, showing summer-tyre-like precision. Rolling resistance scores were on the higher side.

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2nd: Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6

Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6
  • 205/55 R16 94V
  • EU Label: C/B/70
  • 3PMSF: yes
  • Price: 98.00
The new Bridgestone tied for second place, with strengths in wet and dry conditions despite higher rolling resistance. Snow results ranked lower - fifth in braking, sixth in both traction and handling, though showing decent control. Wet performance was strong, sharing first in wet braking and leading both aquaplaning tests. It placed fourth in wet circle and handling tests with slightly less aggressive turn-in than the best. Dry testing highlighted its capabilities - second in both braking (half a metre behind the leader) and handling (just a tenth of a second off fastest), showing good grip and control. The tyre recorded the highest rolling resistance score in the test.

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3rd: Continental AllSeasonContact 2

Continental AllSeasonContact 2
  • 205/55 R16 91H
  • EU Label: C/B/70
  • 3PMSF: yes
  • Price: 102.00
The Continental secured second place through balanced performance across all conditions. Snow handling placed second with good grip levels and progressive behavior, backed by second in braking and fourth in traction. Wet testing showed similar strength - second fastest on the handling circuit with strong turn-in and traction, third in both wet braking and circle tests close to the leaders. Its lowest score was fifth in straight-line aquaplaning. Dry braking needed 3.5m more than the best, while handling placed equal third, just tenths off the fastest time. The Continental matched the lowest cabin noise scores and led rolling resistance testing, making it the most efficient tyre tested.

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4th: Hankook Kinergy 4S2

Hankook Kinergy 4S2
  • 205/55 R16 94V
  • EU Label: C/B/72
  • 3PMSF: yes
  • Price: 99.00
The Hankook finished fourth, showing performance better suited to UK conditions with emphasis on wet and dry grip. Snow results were mixed - third in braking, fifth in traction, and fourth in handling where it showed good predictability despite some sudden rear-end movement. Wet performance was strong overall - first on the wet circle, fourth in braking just half a metre off the best, and second and third in aquaplaning tests. The tyre took fifth in wet handling despite showing good steering response and stability. Dry testing highlighted its strengths, with third-shortest braking distance and fastest handling lap times, showing balanced and predictable behavior. Rolling resistance was mid-pack, with noise levels close to other tested tyres.

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5th: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
  • 205/55 R16 91V
  • EU Label: C/B/72
  • 3PMSF: yes
  • Price: 99.00
The Goodyear dropped to fifth place, down from first in last year's 17-inch test. It won two key tests - snow braking by a small margin and wet handling, where it showed good steering precision and traction even beyond grip limits. Other wet results were mixed - second on the wet circle but fifth in wet braking, fourth and fifth in aquaplaning tests. Snow handling placed fifth despite competitive lap times, with less stability than the leaders. Dry performance was its weak point - taking nearly 5m longer to stop than the best in braking and placing sixth in handling, though showing good control characteristics. The results suggest strong wet weather focus but less balanced performance across all conditions.

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6th: Vredestein Quatrac

Vredestein Quatrac
  • 205/55 R16 94V
  • EU Label: C/B/70
  • 3PMSF: yes
  • Price: 92.00
The Vredestein placed sixth overall, with clear strengths in snow conditions. It took three podium spots in snow tests, including first in handling where it showed good balance and precision. Wet performance was less competitive, with sixth place finishes across all tests. Wet braking lagged 1.6m behind the tight group of premium tyres, with similar gaps on the wet circle. Straight-line aquaplaning was average, while curved testing showed bigger gaps. The tyre was 2.5 seconds off the pace in wet handling despite showing decent balance. Dry braking was mid-pack, and though last in dry handling, it was within one second of the fastest time. The Vredestein recorded strong rolling resistance scores, second best among all-season tyres.

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7th: Imperial All Season Driver

Imperial All Season Driver
  • 205/55 R16 91V
  • EU Label: C/B/71
  • 3PMSF: yes
  • Price: 76.00
The Imperial placed last in all three snow tests by large margins, showing poor grip and unpredictable rear-end behavior. Wet performance revealed significant safety gaps - taking 4.5m longer to stop than the best and 2.2m more than sixth place. The tyre scored lowest in both aquaplaning tests. Dry braking needed 6.3m more distance from 60mph than the best, though it managed fifth in dry handling - its only non-last place finish. Despite its lower price, the test data shows concerning performance gaps compared to premium tyres across all conditions.

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