2024 Sport Auto All Season Tyre Test

Below is the data from the Sport Auto all season tyre test. Their test vehicle was a sporty Hyundai i20N, and they included named reference summer and winter tyres, which is always nice (even if the summer tyre was the Asymmetric 3, a tyre originally launched over 10 years ago!)

Another key point is that the wet tests were done at cold conditions, "significantly below ten degrees", and around 7c for wet braking. Many of the all season tyres out performed the summer tyre, however as the summer tyre is not current it's hard to say whether a modern summer tyre would have performed better.

The full data is below.

Test Publication:

215/40 R18 6 tyres 5 categories

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Images courtesy of Sport Auto

Test Publication:

https://www.auto-motor-und-sport.de/sport-auto-1/

Images courtesy of Sport Auto

Test Size: 215/40 R18

Tyres Tested: 6 tyres

Test Categories:
5 categories (11 tests)

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Dry

In dry braking from 100-0 km/h, the summer reference tyre (Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3) led the pack with a stopping distance of 35.3 meters. The worst performing tyre was the winter reference tyre (Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3) at 43.4 meters - an 8.1 meter difference that could be crucial in emergency situations. The all-season tyres fell between these two extremes, with the Michelin CrossClimate 2 coming closest to summer tyre performance at 37.2 meters.

The dry handling test showed similar trends, with the summer reference tyre again setting the benchmark at 101.2 km/h average speed. The winter reference tyre was slowest at 97.6 km/h, 3.6 km/h behind the leader. The Continental AllSeasonContact 2 performed best among the all-season tyres with 100.4 km/h, showing that modern all-season tyres can deliver handling performance close to dedicated summer tyres in dry conditions.

Wet

The wet tests revealed interesting results, with the all-season tyres often outperforming both reference tyres. In wet braking from 80-0 km/h, the Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 stopped in just 31.9 meters, while the summer reference tyre needed 35.2 meters - a substantial 3.3 meter difference. The winter reference tyre landed in the middle of the pack at 34.3 meters.

Wet handling showed the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 leading at 79.9 km/h, with both reference tyres posting identical speeds of 77.8 km/h. The 2.5 km/h spread from best to worst (Michelin CrossClimate 2 at 77.4 km/h) was relatively small, suggesting modern all-season tyres have achieved good wet handling balance.

In aquaplaning tests, the winter reference tyre excelled, leading both straight aquaplaning at 77.2 km/h and curved aquaplaning at 2.67 m/s². The summer reference performed surprisingly well in second place for both tests. The all-season tyres generally performed worse, with the Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus showing particular weakness in straight aquaplaning at 71.1 km/h.

Snow

The snow tests demonstrated the vast difference between summer and winter tyres in cold conditions. The winter reference dominated all snow tests, stopping from 50-5 km/h in just 24.4 meters compared to the summer tyre's dangerous 52.9 meters - more than double the distance. Snow handling showed an even more dramatic gap, with the winter tyre achieving 50.4 km/h versus the summer tyre's unsafe 14.3 km/h.

The all-season tyres performed respectably in snow, with most achieving around 90% of the winter tyre's performance. The Hankook Kinergy 4S2 was particularly strong across all snow tests, showing that all-season tyres can provide viable winter performance for moderate climates.

Comfort

For noise, the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 was quietest at 71.2 dB, while the summer reference was loudest at 73.1 dB - a noticeable 1.9 dB difference./

Value

Rolling resistance testing showed the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 and Michelin CrossClimate 2 leading at 8.0 kg/t, with the Vredestein trailing at 9.8 kg/t. Both reference tyres performed well in this metric, showing that specialized seasonal tyres don't necessarily compromise efficiency.

Results

1^st

Continental AllSeasonContact 2

215/40 R18 89W

• EU Label: C/B/72
• 3PMSF: yes
• Weight: 8.49 kgs
• Tread: 7.7 mm
• Price: 156.00

Safe and dynamic on snow, very balanced and secure on wet asphalt. Very low rolling resistance.

While high speeds possible in dry handling, slightly limited lateral grip at the rear axle.

Test Winner.

Dry

97.6%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	3rd	39.1 M	37.2 M	+1.9 M	95.14%
Dry Handling	1st	100.4 Km/H			100%

Wet

96%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	4th	33.7 M	31.9 M	+1.8 M	94.66%
Wet Handling	1st	79.9 Km/H			100%
Straight Aqua	4th	72.5 Km/H	75.2 Km/H	-2.7 Km/H	96.41%
Curved Aquaplaning	2nd	2.25 m/sec2	2.42 m/sec2	-0.17 m/sec2	92.98%

Snow

97.5%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Snow Braking	3rd	26.5 M	26 M	+0.5 M	98.11%
Snow Traction	4th	1.44 N	1.5 N	-0.06 N	96%
Snow Handling	2nd	48.8 Km/H	49.6 Km/H	-0.8 Km/H	98.39%

Comfort

100%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Noise	1st	71.2 dB			100%

Value

100%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Rolling Resistance	1st	8 kg / t			100%

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2^nd

Hankook Kinergy 4S2

215/40 R18 89V

• EU Label: C/B/72
• 3PMSF: yes
• Weight: 8.45 kgs
• Tread: 8 mm
• Price: 126.00

Outstanding grip and safe dynamics on both snow-covered and wet roads.

Longer braking distances and slight overall deficits on dry, cold asphalt.

Very Good.

Dry

93.8%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	6th	42.2 M	37.2 M	+5 M	88.15%
Dry Handling	2nd	99.8 Km/H	100.4 Km/H	-0.6 Km/H	99.4%

Wet

99.3%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	2nd	32.7 M	31.9 M	+0.8 M	97.55%
Wet Handling	2nd	79.7 Km/H	79.9 Km/H	-0.2 Km/H	99.75%
Straight Aqua	1st	75.2 Km/H			100%
Curved Aquaplaning	1st	2.42 m/sec2			100%

Snow

100%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Snow Braking	1st	26 M			100%
Snow Traction	1st	1.5 N			100%
Snow Handling	1st	49.6 Km/H			100%

Comfort

99.6%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Noise	2nd	71.5 dB	71.2 dB	+0.3 dB	99.58%

Value

94.1%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Rolling Resistance	3rd	8.5 kg / t	8 kg / t	+0.5 kg / t	94.12%

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3^rd

Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6

215/40 R18 89Y

• EU Label: C/B/70
• 3PMSF: yes
• Weight: 8.63 kgs
• Tread: 7.3 mm
• Price: 149.00

Secure cornering grip and balanced, albeit slightly nervous handling on snow. Very good braking performance on all surfaces.

Could offer more precise steering and better cornering grip in wet conditions.

Very Good.

Dry

98.5%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	2nd	38 M	37.2 M	+0.8 M	97.89%
Dry Handling	3rd	99.6 Km/H	100.4 Km/H	-0.8 Km/H	99.2%

Wet

96%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	1st	31.9 M			100%
Wet Handling	5th	77.8 Km/H	79.9 Km/H	-2.1 Km/H	97.37%
Straight Aqua	3rd	74.2 Km/H	75.2 Km/H	-1 Km/H	98.67%
Curved Aquaplaning	4th	2.13 m/sec2	2.42 m/sec2	-0.29 m/sec2	88.02%

Snow

97.2%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Snow Braking	4th	26.9 M	26 M	+0.9 M	96.65%
Snow Traction	3rd	1.48 N	1.5 N	-0.02 N	98.67%
Snow Handling	4th	47.7 Km/H	49.6 Km/H	-1.9 Km/H	96.17%

Comfort

98.2%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Noise	5th	72.5 dB	71.2 dB	+1.3 dB	98.21%

Value

94.1%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Rolling Resistance	3rd	8.5 kg / t	8 kg / t	+0.5 kg / t	94.12%

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4^th

Michelin CrossClimate 2

215/40 R18 89V

• EU Label: C/B/71
• 3PMSF: yes
• Weight: 8.6 kgs
• Tread: 6.6 mm
• Price: 173.00

Strong grip, precise and dynamic on snow, fairly balanced in wet conditions, strong braking when dry. Particularly low rolling resistance.

Significantly delayed turn-in when wet, sluggish in dry conditions.

Very Good.

Dry

99.4%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	1st	37.2 M			100%
Dry Handling	6th	99.2 Km/H	100.4 Km/H	-1.2 Km/H	98.8%

Wet

95.5%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	5th	34.1 M	31.9 M	+2.2 M	93.55%
Wet Handling	6th	77.4 Km/H	79.9 Km/H	-2.5 Km/H	96.87%
Straight Aqua	2nd	75 Km/H	75.2 Km/H	-0.2 Km/H	99.73%
Curved Aquaplaning	3rd	2.22 m/sec2	2.42 m/sec2	-0.2 m/sec2	91.74%

Snow

98.9%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Snow Braking	2nd	26.3 M	26 M	+0.3 M	98.86%
Snow Traction	2nd	1.49 N	1.5 N	-0.01 N	99.33%
Snow Handling	2nd	48.8 Km/H	49.6 Km/H	-0.8 Km/H	98.39%

Comfort

99%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Noise	4th	71.9 dB	71.2 dB	+0.7 dB	99.03%

Value

100%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Rolling Resistance	1st	8 kg / t			100%

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5^th

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3

215/40 R18 89W

• EU Label: C/B/72
• 3PMSF: yes
• Weight: 8.63 kgs
• Tread: 7.9 mm
• Price: 143.00

Safe, easily controllable handling with slight understeer in snow and wet conditions.

Somewhat longer braking distances in wet conditions, not particularly efficient, high rolling noise, increased rolling resistance.

Good.

Dry

94.1%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	4th	41.7 M	37.2 M	+4.5 M	89.21%
Dry Handling	5th	99.4 Km/H	100.4 Km/H	-1 Km/H	99%

Wet

93%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	6th	34.5 M	31.9 M	+2.6 M	92.46%
Wet Handling	3rd	78.8 Km/H	79.9 Km/H	-1.1 Km/H	98.62%
Straight Aqua	5th	72 Km/H	75.2 Km/H	-3.2 Km/H	95.74%
Curved Aquaplaning	5th	2.06 m/sec2	2.42 m/sec2	-0.36 m/sec2	85.12%

Snow

95%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Snow Braking	5th	27.1 M	26 M	+1.1 M	95.94%
Snow Traction	5th	1.4 N	1.5 N	-0.1 N	93.33%
Snow Handling	5th	47.5 Km/H	49.6 Km/H	-2.1 Km/H	95.77%

Comfort

98.1%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Noise	6th	72.6 dB	71.2 dB	+1.4 dB	98.07%

Value

92%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Rolling Resistance	5th	8.7 kg / t	8 kg / t	+0.7 kg / t	91.95%

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6^th

Vredestein Quatrac Pro+

215/40 R18 89Y

• EU Label: D/B/72
• 3PMSF: yes
• Weight: 9.8 kgs
• Tread: 7.6 mm
• Price: 142.00

Good braking and secure cornering grip in wet conditions, high rolling comfort.

Reduced grip levels and load-change sensitivity on snow, delayed turn-in on wet and dry asphalt, very high rolling resistance.

Good.

Dry

94.2%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	4th	41.7 M	37.2 M	+4.5 M	89.21%
Dry Handling	4th	99.5 Km/H	100.4 Km/H	-0.9 Km/H	99.1%

Wet

93.7%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	3rd	32.8 M	31.9 M	+0.9 M	97.26%
Wet Handling	4th	78.2 Km/H	79.9 Km/H	-1.7 Km/H	97.87%
Straight Aqua	6th	71.1 Km/H	75.2 Km/H	-4.1 Km/H	94.55%
Curved Aquaplaning	5th	2.06 m/sec2	2.42 m/sec2	-0.36 m/sec2	85.12%

Snow

90.2%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Snow Braking	6th	29.3 M	26 M	+3.3 M	88.74%
Snow Traction	6th	1.34 N	1.5 N	-0.16 N	89.33%
Snow Handling	6th	45.9 Km/H	49.6 Km/H	-3.7 Km/H	92.54%

Comfort

99.6%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Noise	2nd	71.5 dB	71.2 dB	+0.3 dB	99.58%

Value

81.6%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Rolling Resistance	6th	9.8 kg / t	8 kg / t	+1.8 kg / t	81.63%

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