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2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
Compare each discipline in the tested size. See the measured result, position and gap to the best tyre, then read the verdict for the trade-offs behind the finishing order.
- Tested size
- 195/55 R16
- Tyres tested
- 15
- Disciplines
- 18
Read the measurements, not just the rank
Lower is better for braking distances and lap times; higher is better for subjective scores and aquaplaning speed. Bars start at zero. Read the gap alongside the position: adjacent tyres can be separated by very different margins.
Positions and gaps always refer to the full test field within each group. Selecting tyres does not recalculate rankings or change the best-in-test benchmark.
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Positions and gaps always refer to the full test field within each group. Selecting tyres does not recalculate rankings or change the best-in-test benchmark.
Dry
2Dry Braking
Dry braking in meters (100 - 0 km/h)
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tyre | Result | Gap to best | Residual speed |
|---|---|---|---|
RefReference Summer |
36.5 m | -3.40 m | 0 km/h |
| 39.9 m | Best | 0 km/h | |
| 40.3 m | +0.40 m | 13 km/h | |
| 41.4 m | +1.50 m | 25 km/h | |
| 41.7 m | +1.80 m | 27 km/h | |
| 42.1 m | +2.20 m | 30 km/h | |
| 43.1 m | +3.20 m | 35 km/h | |
| 43.5 m | +3.60 m | 37 km/h | |
| 43.7 m | +3.80 m | 38 km/h | |
| 43.9 m | +4.00 m | 39 km/h | |
| 44.4 m | +4.50 m | 41 km/h | |
| 44.4 m | +4.50 m | 41 km/h | |
| 44.6 m | +4.70 m | 42 km/h | |
| 45.8 m | +5.90 m | 47 km/h | |
| 45.9 m | +6.00 m | 47 km/h | |
| 46.3 m | +6.40 m | 48 km/h | |
RefReference Winter |
46.4 m | +6.50 m | 49 km/h |
The difference between best and worst was 27.1% (9.9 m ≈ 2.2 Car Lengths). From 130 km/h, the Nokian SeasonProof would still be travelling at 48 km/h when the Michelin CrossClimate 2 had stopped.
Residual speed is calculated from the measured braking distances, assuming constant deceleration; it is not a separate measurement.
Dry Handling
Dry Handling Average Speed
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tyre | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
RefReference Summer |
94.5 km/h | +0.80 km/h |
| 93.7 km/h | Best | |
| 93.6 km/h | -0.10 km/h | |
| 93.3 km/h | -0.40 km/h | |
| 93.3 km/h | -0.40 km/h | |
| 93.1 km/h | -0.60 km/h | |
| 93.1 km/h | -0.60 km/h | |
| 92.3 km/h | -1.40 km/h | |
| 92.3 km/h | -1.40 km/h | |
| 92.1 km/h | -1.60 km/h | |
| 91.9 km/h | -1.80 km/h | |
| 91.8 km/h | -1.90 km/h | |
| 91.8 km/h | -1.90 km/h | |
| 91.7 km/h | -2.00 km/h | |
| 91.5 km/h | -2.20 km/h | |
| 91.2 km/h | -2.50 km/h | |
RefReference Winter |
90.2 km/h | -3.50 km/h |
The difference between best and worst was 4.6% (4.3 Km/H).
Wet
5Wet Braking
Wet braking in meters
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tyre | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
RefReference Summer |
43.3 m | -1.10 m |
| 44.4 m | Best | |
| 46.6 m | +2.20 m | |
| 46.8 m | +2.40 m | |
| 47.1 m | +2.70 m | |
| 48 m | +3.60 m | |
RefReference Winter |
48.8 m | +4.40 m |
| 48.9 m | +4.50 m | |
| 48.9 m | +4.50 m | |
| 49.2 m | +4.80 m | |
| 49.4 m | +5.00 m | |
| 51.6 m | +7.20 m | |
| 51.8 m | +7.40 m | |
| 51.9 m | +7.50 m | |
| 52.4 m | +8.00 m | |
| 53.2 m | +8.80 m | |
| 54.5 m | +10.10 m |
The difference between best and worst was 25.9% (11.2 m ≈ 2.5 Car Lengths).
Wet Handling
Wet Handling Average Speed
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tyre | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
RefReference Summer |
77.5 km/h | +3.00 km/h |
| 74.5 km/h | Best | |
| 74.1 km/h | -0.40 km/h | |
| 73.3 km/h | -1.20 km/h | |
| 72.7 km/h | -1.80 km/h | |
| 72.6 km/h | -1.90 km/h | |
| 72.5 km/h | -2.00 km/h | |
RefReference Winter |
72.5 km/h | -2.00 km/h |
| 72.2 km/h | -2.30 km/h | |
| 72.1 km/h | -2.40 km/h | |
| 72 km/h | -2.50 km/h | |
| 71.8 km/h | -2.70 km/h | |
| 71.5 km/h | -3.00 km/h | |
| 71.4 km/h | -3.10 km/h | |
| 71.3 km/h | -3.20 km/h | |
| 70.9 km/h | -3.60 km/h | |
| 70.9 km/h | -3.60 km/h |
The difference between best and worst was 8.5% (6.6 Km/H).
Wet Circle
Wet Circle Lap Time in seconds
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tyre | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
RefReference Summer |
11.41 s | -0.60 s |
| 12.01 s | Best | |
| 12.03 s | +0.02 s | |
| 12.03 s | +0.02 s | |
| 12.05 s | +0.04 s | |
| 12.08 s | +0.07 s | |
| 12.17 s | +0.16 s | |
| 12.17 s | +0.16 s | |
| 12.17 s | +0.16 s | |
| 12.23 s | +0.22 s | |
| 12.23 s | +0.22 s | |
RefReference Winter |
12.3 s | +0.29 s |
| 12.3 s | +0.29 s | |
| 12.31 s | +0.30 s | |
| 12.39 s | +0.38 s | |
| 12.42 s | +0.41 s | |
| 12.6 s | +0.59 s |
The difference between best and worst was 10.4% (1.19 s).
Straight Aqua
Float Speed in Km/H
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tyre | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 84.9 km/h | Best | |
| 83.6 km/h | -1.30 km/h | |
| 82.8 km/h | -2.10 km/h | |
| 82.3 km/h | -2.60 km/h | |
| 82.1 km/h | -2.80 km/h | |
RefReference Summer |
81.5 km/h | -3.40 km/h |
| 81.4 km/h | -3.50 km/h | |
| 80.5 km/h | -4.40 km/h | |
| 80.3 km/h | -4.60 km/h | |
| 80.3 km/h | -4.60 km/h | |
| 79.7 km/h | -5.20 km/h | |
| 79.1 km/h | -5.80 km/h | |
| 78.9 km/h | -6.00 km/h | |
| 78.4 km/h | -6.50 km/h | |
| 78.2 km/h | -6.70 km/h | |
RefReference Winter |
78.1 km/h | -6.80 km/h |
| 77 km/h | -7.90 km/h |
The difference between best and worst was 9.3% (7.9 Km/H).
Curved Aquaplaning
Remaining lateral acceleration
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tyre | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 3.83 m/sec2 | Best | |
| 3.7 m/sec2 | -0.13 m/sec2 | |
| 3.5 m/sec2 | -0.33 m/sec2 | |
RefReference Summer |
3.49 m/sec2 | -0.34 m/sec2 |
| 3.45 m/sec2 | -0.38 m/sec2 | |
| 3.4 m/sec2 | -0.43 m/sec2 | |
| 3.31 m/sec2 | -0.52 m/sec2 | |
| 3.29 m/sec2 | -0.54 m/sec2 | |
| 3.23 m/sec2 | -0.60 m/sec2 | |
| 3.23 m/sec2 | -0.60 m/sec2 | |
| 3.18 m/sec2 | -0.65 m/sec2 | |
| 3.08 m/sec2 | -0.75 m/sec2 | |
| 3.01 m/sec2 | -0.82 m/sec2 | |
RefReference Winter |
3 m/sec2 | -0.83 m/sec2 |
| 2.96 m/sec2 | -0.87 m/sec2 | |
| 2.82 m/sec2 | -1.01 m/sec2 | |
| 2.81 m/sec2 | -1.02 m/sec2 |
The difference between best and worst was 26.6% (1.02 m/sec2).
Snow
4Snow Braking
Snow braking in meters (50 - 0 km/h)
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tyre | Result | Gap to best | Residual speed |
|---|---|---|---|
RefReference Winter |
26.5 m | -0.70 m | 0 km/h |
| 27.2 m | Best | 0 km/h | |
| 27.3 m | +0.10 m | 8 km/h | |
| 27.4 m | +0.20 m | 11 km/h | |
| 27.4 m | +0.20 m | 11 km/h | |
| 27.6 m | +0.40 m | 16 km/h | |
| 27.7 m | +0.50 m | 17 km/h | |
| 27.7 m | +0.50 m | 17 km/h | |
| 28.3 m | +1.10 m | 26 km/h | |
| 28.4 m | +1.20 m | 27 km/h | |
| 28.9 m | +1.70 m | 32 km/h | |
| 29 m | +1.80 m | 32 km/h | |
| 29.1 m | +1.90 m | 33 km/h | |
| 29.8 m | +2.60 m | 38 km/h | |
| 31.8 m | +4.60 m | 49 km/h | |
| 32 m | +4.80 m | 50 km/h | |
RefReference Summer |
58.9 m | +31.70 m | 95 km/h |
The difference between best and worst was 122.3% (32.4 m ≈ 7.2 Car Lengths). From 130 km/h, the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO would still be travelling at 50 km/h when the Nokian SeasonProof had stopped.
Residual speed is calculated from the measured braking distances, assuming constant deceleration; it is not a separate measurement.
Snow Traction
Pulling Force in Newtons
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tyre | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 2574 N | Best | |
RefReference Winter |
2521 N | -53.00 N |
| 2508 N | -66.00 N | |
| 2502 N | -72.00 N | |
| 2490 N | -84.00 N | |
| 2487 N | -87.00 N | |
| 2430 N | -144.00 N | |
| 2422 N | -152.00 N | |
| 2400 N | -174.00 N | |
| 2365 N | -209.00 N | |
| 2269 N | -305.00 N | |
| 2256 N | -318.00 N | |
| 2246 N | -328.00 N | |
| 2242 N | -332.00 N | |
| 2081 N | -493.00 N | |
| 2068 N | -506.00 N | |
RefReference Summer |
835 N | -1,739.00 N |
The difference between best and worst was 67.6% (1,739 N).
Snow Handling
Snow handling average speed
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tyre | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
RefReference Winter |
59.9 km/h | +1.90 km/h |
| 58 km/h | Best | |
| 57.4 km/h | -0.60 km/h | |
| 57.3 km/h | -0.70 km/h | |
| 57.3 km/h | -0.70 km/h | |
| 57 km/h | -1.00 km/h | |
| 56.8 km/h | -1.20 km/h | |
| 56.1 km/h | -1.90 km/h | |
| 55.9 km/h | -2.10 km/h | |
| 55.9 km/h | -2.10 km/h | |
| 55.5 km/h | -2.50 km/h | |
| 55.5 km/h | -2.50 km/h | |
| 55 km/h | -3.00 km/h | |
| 54.7 km/h | -3.30 km/h | |
| 54.2 km/h | -3.80 km/h | |
| 53 km/h | -5.00 km/h |
The difference between best and worst was 11.5% (6.9 Km/H).
Snow Slalom
Lateral acceleration
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tyre | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 4.6 m/sec2 | Best | |
| 4.5 m/sec2 | -0.10 m/sec2 | |
RefReference Winter |
4.5 m/sec2 | -0.10 m/sec2 |
| 4.41 m/sec2 | -0.19 m/sec2 | |
| 4.33 m/sec2 | -0.27 m/sec2 | |
| 4.31 m/sec2 | -0.29 m/sec2 | |
| 4.26 m/sec2 | -0.34 m/sec2 | |
| 4.24 m/sec2 | -0.36 m/sec2 | |
| 4.16 m/sec2 | -0.44 m/sec2 | |
| 4.12 m/sec2 | -0.48 m/sec2 | |
| 4.12 m/sec2 | -0.48 m/sec2 | |
| 3.98 m/sec2 | -0.62 m/sec2 | |
| 3.92 m/sec2 | -0.68 m/sec2 | |
| 3.91 m/sec2 | -0.69 m/sec2 | |
| 3.83 m/sec2 | -0.77 m/sec2 | |
| 3.64 m/sec2 | -0.96 m/sec2 | |
RefReference Summer |
1.6 m/sec2 | -3.00 m/sec2 |
The difference between best and worst was 65.2% (3 m/sec2).
Comfort
2Noise
External noise in dB
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tyre | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 71.5 dB | Best | |
| 71.6 dB | +0.10 dB | |
| 71.6 dB | +0.10 dB | |
| 72 dB | +0.50 dB | |
| 72.1 dB | +0.60 dB | |
| 72.2 dB | +0.70 dB | |
RefReference Winter |
72.2 dB | +0.70 dB |
| 72.4 dB | +0.90 dB | |
| 72.5 dB | +1.00 dB | |
| 72.6 dB | +1.10 dB | |
| 72.6 dB | +1.10 dB | |
| 72.6 dB | +1.10 dB | |
| 72.7 dB | +1.20 dB | |
| 72.7 dB | +1.20 dB | |
| 72.8 dB | +1.30 dB | |
RefReference Summer |
72.8 dB | +1.30 dB |
| 72.9 dB | +1.40 dB |
All the tyres in the Noise test finished less than 3% apart.
Tyre Weight
Tyre Weight Per Set
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tyre | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 7518 Kg | Best | |
| 7563 Kg | +45.00 Kg | |
| 7607 Kg | +89.00 Kg | |
| 7642 Kg | +124.00 Kg | |
| 7668 Kg | +150.00 Kg | |
| 7669 Kg | +151.00 Kg | |
| 7820 Kg | +302.00 Kg | |
| 7936 Kg | +418.00 Kg | |
| 7942 Kg | +424.00 Kg | |
| 7972 Kg | +454.00 Kg | |
| 8017 Kg | +499.00 Kg | |
| 8149 Kg | +631.00 Kg | |
| 8317 Kg | +799.00 Kg | |
| 8373 Kg | +855.00 Kg | |
| 8935 Kg | +1,417.00 Kg |
The difference between best and worst was 18.8% (1,417 Kg).
Value
5Wear
Predicted tread life in KM
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tyre | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 71,951 KM | Best | |
| 62,356 KM | -9,595 KM | |
| 62,095 KM | -9,856 KM | |
| 59,199 KM | -12,752 KM | |
| 57,853 KM | -14,098 KM | |
| 57,117 KM | -14,834 KM | |
| 53,482 KM | -18,469 KM | |
| 51,779 KM | -20,172 KM | |
| 51,244 KM | -20,707 KM | |
| 48,420 KM | -23,531 KM | |
| 46,295 KM | -25,656 KM | |
| 46,219 KM | -25,732 KM | |
| 43,840 KM | -28,111 KM | |
| 40,997 KM | -30,954 KM | |
| 40,664 KM | -31,287 KM |
The difference between best and worst was 43.5% (31,287 KM).
Value
Euros/1000km based on cost/wear
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tyre | Result | Gap to best | cost per 1,000 km |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.31 Price/1000 | Best | €12.58 | |
| 5.53 Price/1000 | +1.22 Price/1000 | €9.03 | |
| 5.69 Price/1000 | +1.38 Price/1000 | €11.40 | |
| 6.93 Price/1000 | +2.62 Price/1000 | €16.33 | |
| 7.35 Price/1000 | +3.04 Price/1000 | €11.30 | |
| 7.73 Price/1000 | +3.42 Price/1000 | €15.56 | |
| 8.11 Price/1000 | +3.80 Price/1000 | €13.46 | |
| 8.41 Price/1000 | +4.10 Price/1000 | €11.91 | |
| 8.73 Price/1000 | +4.42 Price/1000 | €17.26 | |
| 8.75 Price/1000 | +4.44 Price/1000 | €13.04 | |
| 8.76 Price/1000 | +4.45 Price/1000 | €14.98 | |
| 8.88 Price/1000 | +4.57 Price/1000 | €12.87 | |
| 9.19 Price/1000 | +4.88 Price/1000 | €11.49 | |
| 12.07 Price/1000 | +7.76 Price/1000 | €13.78 | |
| 12.2 Price/1000 | +7.89 Price/1000 | €14.21 |
The difference between best and worst was 183.1% (7.89 Price/1000). Over 40,000 km the cheapest tyre to own (Toyo Celsius AS2) works out €330 cheaper than the most expensive (Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3).
How this is calculated
Assumes a typical car using 8 l/100km (with rolling resistance causing 20% of fuel use), fuel at €1.65 per litre and €70 fitting per set of four. Purchase prices are from the time of the 2022 test; financing costs are excluded.
Rolling Resistance
Rolling resistance in kg t
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tyre | Result | Gap to best | Extra fuel / year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7.13 kg/t | Best | £0 | |
| 7.24 kg/t | +0.11 kg/t | £7 | |
| 7.36 kg/t | +0.23 kg/t | £14 | |
| 7.72 kg/t | +0.59 kg/t | £36 | |
| 7.77 kg/t | +0.64 kg/t | £40 | |
| 7.84 kg/t | +0.71 kg/t | £44 | |
| 7.87 kg/t | +0.74 kg/t | £46 | |
| 7.88 kg/t | +0.75 kg/t | £46 | |
| 8.21 kg/t | +1.08 kg/t | £67 | |
| 8.34 kg/t | +1.21 kg/t | £75 | |
| 8.4 kg/t | +1.27 kg/t | £79 | |
RefReference Winter |
8.45 kg/t | +1.32 kg/t | £82 |
| 8.94 kg/t | +1.81 kg/t | £112 | |
RefReference Summer |
8.95 kg/t | +1.82 kg/t | £113 |
| 8.97 kg/t | +1.84 kg/t | £114 | |
| 9.1 kg/t | +1.97 kg/t | £122 | |
| 9.35 kg/t | +2.22 kg/t | £137 |
The difference between best and worst was 31.1% (2.22 kg / t). Over 19,000 km a year at £1.45/L, the Falken EUROALL SEASON AS210 uses about 95 L (£137) more fuel than the Continental AllSeasonContact.
Adjust the assumptions
Calculated estimates, not additional measurements. Use the controls to explore the assumptions. These calculators use the full test field, independently of your tyre selection above.
Fuel Consumption
Fuel consumption in Litres per 100 km
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tyre | Result | Gap to best | Extra fuel / year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.32 l/100km | Best | £0 | |
| 5.48 l/100km | +0.16 l/100km | £44 | |
| 5.49 l/100km | +0.17 l/100km | £47 | |
| 5.5 l/100km | +0.18 l/100km | £50 | |
| 5.52 l/100km | +0.20 l/100km | £55 | |
| 5.56 l/100km | +0.24 l/100km | £66 | |
| 5.59 l/100km | +0.27 l/100km | £74 | |
| 5.61 l/100km | +0.29 l/100km | £80 | |
| 5.61 l/100km | +0.29 l/100km | £80 | |
| 5.63 l/100km | +0.31 l/100km | £85 | |
| 5.65 l/100km | +0.33 l/100km | £91 | |
| 5.67 l/100km | +0.35 l/100km | £96 | |
| 5.67 l/100km | +0.35 l/100km | £96 | |
| 5.67 l/100km | +0.35 l/100km | £96 | |
| 5.79 l/100km | +0.47 l/100km | £129 |
The difference between best and worst was 8.8% (0.47 l/100km). Over 19,000 km a year at £1.45/L, the Falken EUROALL SEASON AS210 uses about 89 L (£129) more fuel than the Continental AllSeasonContact.
Adjust the assumptions
Calculated estimates, not additional measurements. Use the controls to explore the assumptions. These calculators use the full test field, independently of your tyre selection above.
Abrasion
Weight of Tyre Wear Particles Lost (Gram/1000km)
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tyre | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 14.3 Gram/1000km | Best | |
| 14.3 Gram/1000km | Best | |
| 14.7 Gram/1000km | +0.40 Gram/1000km | |
| 15.3 Gram/1000km | +1.00 Gram/1000km | |
| 16.3 Gram/1000km | +2.00 Gram/1000km | |
| 16.6 Gram/1000km | +2.30 Gram/1000km | |
| 17.4 Gram/1000km | +3.10 Gram/1000km | |
| 18.4 Gram/1000km | +4.10 Gram/1000km | |
| 19.6 Gram/1000km | +5.30 Gram/1000km | |
| 21.4 Gram/1000km | +7.10 Gram/1000km | |
| 21.9 Gram/1000km | +7.60 Gram/1000km | |
| 22 Gram/1000km | +7.70 Gram/1000km | |
| 22.9 Gram/1000km | +8.60 Gram/1000km | |
| 23.4 Gram/1000km | +9.10 Gram/1000km | |
| 23.5 Gram/1000km | +9.20 Gram/1000km |
The difference between best and worst was 64.3% (9.2 Gram/1000km).
Test setup & methodology
The test setting, the conditions recorded and how the results contribute to the score.
Recorded test conditions
Recorded test conditions
- Dry Braking
- 100 → 0 km/h
- Snow Braking
- 50 → 0 km/h
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