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2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test

Overall test winnerGoodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3

Auto Bild tests are always amongst the best in the industry, and this year Auto Bild have taken things a step further.

Data analyzed and reviewed byJonathan Benson
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Tyres tested
15
Tested size
195/55 R16
Disciplines
18

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15 Tyres tested

Published finishing positions, with the strengths and considerations from this test. Owner reviews cover other sizes and driving conditions.

1st

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3

+Test winner with convincing driving characteristics in all weather conditions, dynamic wet and dry handling, precise steering behavior, low wear.

−Elevated rolling resistance.

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2nd

Vredestein Quatrac

+All-season tires with a well-balanced performance profile, short wet and dry braking distances, agile handling, direct steering, low rolling resistance.

−Average mileage.

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30 owner reviews Test Results
3rd

Hankook Kinergy 4S2

+Winter pro with convincing driving characteristics on snow, short wet and dry braking distances, balanced comfort, well priced.

−Average mileage and rolling resistance.

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72 owner reviews Test Results
4th

Kleber Quadraxer 3

+Good driving performance on snowy and dry slopes, the best safety reserves in aquaplaning, short dry braking distances, good comfort.

−Understeering handling on wet roads

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5th

Kumho Solus 4S HA32+

+Stable handling, good traction and short braking distances on snow, high mileage, good economy.

−Slightly longer wet/dry braking distances, moderate aquaplaning reserves.

6 owner reviews Test Results
6th

Nokian SeasonProof

+Convincing driving characteristics on ice and snow, good aquaplaning qualities, stable dry handling, quiet passing noise.

−Extended braking distances on wet and dry roads.

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7th

Dunlop Sport All Season

+All-rounder with dynamic handling in the wet, good safety reserves when aquaplaning in curves, best comfort.

−Understeering snow handling, slightly longer dry braking distance.

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7 owner reviews Test Results
8th

Falken EUROALL SEASON AS210

+Good traction and short braking distances on snow, safe aquaplaning qualities, high mileage.

−Slightly understeering snow and wet handling, increased rolling resistance, longer dry braking distance.

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9th

Michelin CrossClimate 2

+Very good snow properties, short dry braking distances, precise steering behavior, good ride comfort.

−Moderate cornering in the wet, low mileage, low value.

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10th

Nexen N Blue 4 Season

+Convincing winter qualities, exemplary mileage, cheap price level.

−Understeering handling on wet and dry slopes, longer wet braking distances, increased rolling resistance.

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Joint11th

Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02

+Short snow and wet braking distances, high mileage, lower rolling resistance.

−Moderate cornering on snow, low safety reserves in curved aquaplaning, extended dry braking distance.

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Joint11th

Toyo Celsius AS2

+High mileage, very good price-performance ratio, good aquaplaning reserves.

−Understeering handling and delayed steering response on wet roads, extended wet braking distance.

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6 owner reviews Test Results
13th

Continental AllSeasonContact

+Best winter qualities, stable wet handling, low rolling resistance.

−Understeering handling and longer braking distances on dry roads, limited mileage and economy.

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44 owner reviews Test Results
14th

Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3

+Very good aquaplaning qualities, low price.

−Delayed steering response, understeering handling in all weather conditions, limited mileage and economy.

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15th

Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO

+Short wet braking distances, low rolling resistance.

−Only satisfactory ride qualities on snow and ice, delayed steering response and understeering snow handling, average mileage.

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2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test · 195/55 R16

TyreGoodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3Vredestein QuatracHankook Kinergy 4S2Kleber Quadraxer 3Kumho Solus 4S HA32+Nokian SeasonProofDunlop Sport All SeasonFalken EUROALL SEASON AS210Michelin CrossClimate 2Nexen N Blue 4 SeasonFirestone MultiSeason Gen 02Toyo Celsius AS2Continental AllSeasonContactMaxxis Premitra All Season AP3Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
Position1st2nd3rd4th5th6th7th8th9th10thJoint 11thJoint 11th13th14th15th
Category scores (% of best)
Dry95.4%97.5%97.2%98.8%94.1%92.1%94.7%94.2%99.8%94.3%92.5%94.8%92.4%95.2%97.9%
Wet98%96.8%95.1%94.5%92%92.5%96.8%92.8%93.4%90.5%93.8%92%94.6%93.5%97.8%
Snow97.7%94%97%95.6%95.8%98.1%89.2%90.8%99.4%94.3%91.1%91.8%98%86.7%84.3%
Comfort98.8%98.7%98.6%98.5%97.9%99.7%98.5%96%99%98.1%98.3%97%98.6%96.8%98.4%
Value81.3%77.5%72.3%80.5%82.9%77.3%81.3%80.6%78.7%94.1%79.1%86.7%74%70.2%76.5%
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The evidence behind the verdict

Auto Bild tests are always amongst the best in the industry, and this year Auto Bild have taken things a step further. Not only did Auto Bild start with 25 all season tyres in the popular 195/55 R16 size and test them in dry and wet braking to get the best 15 for the full test below, they've also tested things Tyre Reviews was unable to test in the Tyre Reviews 2022 all season tyre test, including real world fuel use, the all important wear test, and new for this year, they tracked the abrasion of the tyres to see which tyre gives off the least particulates to the environment, which is separate from projected tyre life!

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

Wear and Abrasion

Starting with wear and abrasion, there's a few surprises. Big surprises. 

Firstly, the top three. Goodyear performing well isn't unusual, but Nexen and Toyo having the best projected mileage is very impressive. But more shocking is that the  traditional kings of wear, Michelin, performed poorly, finishing third from last, and the Continental AllSeasonContact, which historically has done very well in wear tests, also performed badly.

Wear

Predicted tread life in KM

Higher is better ↑
Position / TyreResultGap to best
1Nexen N Blue 4 Season
 71,951 KM Best
2Toyo Celsius AS2
 62,356 KM -9,595 KM
3Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
 62,095 KM -9,856 KM
4Falken EUROALL SEASON AS210
 59,199 KM -12,752 KM
5Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02
 57,853 KM -14,098 KM
6Kumho Solus 4S HA32+
 57,117 KM -14,834 KM
7Nokian SeasonProof
 53,482 KM -18,469 KM
8Dunlop Sport All Season
 51,779 KM -20,172 KM
9Kleber Quadraxer 3
 51,244 KM -20,707 KM
10Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
 48,420 KM -23,531 KM
11Vredestein Quatrac
 46,295 KM -25,656 KM
12Hankook Kinergy 4S2
 46,219 KM -25,732 KM
13Michelin CrossClimate 2
 43,840 KM -28,111 KM
14Continental AllSeasonContact
 40,997 KM -30,954 KM
15Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3
 40,664 KM -31,287 KM

The difference between best and worst was 43.5% (31,287 KM).

Knowing the wear and price of the tyres allows us to calculate a value score, based on Euros per 1000km, and given Michelin and Continental are some of the most expensive tyres on test, this is an extremely poor result for both brands, and deranks them heavily in the final results.

Value

Euros/1000km based on cost/wear

Lower is better ↓
Position / TyreResultGap to bestcost per 1,000 km
1Nexen N Blue 4 Season
 4.31 Price/1000 Best €12.58
2Toyo Celsius AS2
 5.53 Price/1000 +1.22 Price/1000 €9.03
3Kumho Solus 4S HA32+
 5.69 Price/1000 +1.38 Price/1000 €11.40
4Falken EUROALL SEASON AS210
 6.93 Price/1000 +2.62 Price/1000 €16.33
5Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02
 7.35 Price/1000 +3.04 Price/1000 €11.30
6Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
 7.73 Price/1000 +3.42 Price/1000 €15.56
7Dunlop Sport All Season
 8.11 Price/1000 +3.80 Price/1000 €13.46
8Nokian SeasonProof
 8.41 Price/1000 +4.10 Price/1000 €11.91
9Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3
 8.73 Price/1000 +4.42 Price/1000 €17.26
10Vredestein Quatrac
 8.75 Price/1000 +4.44 Price/1000 €13.04
11Hankook Kinergy 4S2
 8.76 Price/1000 +4.45 Price/1000 €14.98
12Kleber Quadraxer 3
 8.88 Price/1000 +4.57 Price/1000 €12.87
13Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
 9.19 Price/1000 +4.88 Price/1000 €11.49
14Continental AllSeasonContact
 12.07 Price/1000 +7.76 Price/1000 €13.78
15Michelin CrossClimate 2
 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.

The results of this wear test certainly doesn't align with previous tests. If true, it's a big shake up we've not seen before, but there's always a chance it might be specific to this size, or it might be an issue with how the wear tests was measured.

New for 2022 is the abrasion tests, which is measured by weighing the tyre before and after the wear test and seeing how much weight was lost. This doesn't track with wear because some tyres have more void ratio in the tread pattern, and some tyres have narrower profiles overall, both meaning less material in the tyre.

In this test, the Michelin did lose the least amount of weight, which is the best result for the environment. This also shows the Michelin compound is still performing well.

Abrasion

Weight of Tyre Wear Particles Lost (Gram/1000km)

Lower is better ↓
Position / TyreResultGap to best
1Nexen N Blue 4 Season
 14.3 Gram/1000km Best
1Michelin CrossClimate 2
 14.3 Gram/1000km Best
3Dunlop Sport All Season
 14.7 Gram/1000km +0.40 Gram/1000km
4Kleber Quadraxer 3
 15.3 Gram/1000km +1.00 Gram/1000km
5Falken EUROALL SEASON AS210
 16.3 Gram/1000km +2.00 Gram/1000km
6Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
 16.6 Gram/1000km +2.30 Gram/1000km
7Vredestein Quatrac
 17.4 Gram/1000km +3.10 Gram/1000km
8Toyo Celsius AS2
 18.4 Gram/1000km +4.10 Gram/1000km
9Kumho Solus 4S HA32+
 19.6 Gram/1000km +5.30 Gram/1000km
10Continental AllSeasonContact
 21.4 Gram/1000km +7.10 Gram/1000km
11Nokian SeasonProof
 21.9 Gram/1000km +7.60 Gram/1000km
12Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
 22 Gram/1000km +7.70 Gram/1000km
13Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3
 22.9 Gram/1000km +8.60 Gram/1000km
14Hankook Kinergy 4S2
 23.4 Gram/1000km +9.10 Gram/1000km
15Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02
 23.5 Gram/1000km +9.20 Gram/1000km

The difference between best and worst was 64.3% (9.2 Gram/1000km).

Surprising Real World Fuel Use Results

The other new interesting dataset in this test was the real world fuel use, which was measured during the wear test. When we compare this against the bench measured rolling resistance data, there's another surprising inversion with Michelin.

Rolling Resistance

Rolling resistance in kg t

Lower is better ↓
Position / TyreResultGap to bestExtra fuel / year
1Continental AllSeasonContact
 7.13 kg/t Best £0
2Michelin CrossClimate 2
 7.24 kg/t +0.11 kg/t £7
3Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
 7.36 kg/t +0.23 kg/t £14
4Nokian SeasonProof
 7.72 kg/t +0.59 kg/t £36
5Toyo Celsius AS2
 7.77 kg/t +0.64 kg/t £40
6Kleber Quadraxer 3
 7.84 kg/t +0.71 kg/t £44
7Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02
 7.87 kg/t +0.74 kg/t £46
8Vredestein Quatrac
 7.88 kg/t +0.75 kg/t £46
9Dunlop Sport All Season
 8.21 kg/t +1.08 kg/t £67
10Kumho Solus 4S HA32+
 8.34 kg/t +1.21 kg/t £75
11Hankook Kinergy 4S2
 8.4 kg/t +1.27 kg/t £79
RefReference Winter
 8.45 kg/t +1.32 kg/t £82
12Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
 8.94 kg/t +1.81 kg/t £112
RefReference Summer
 8.95 kg/t +1.82 kg/t £113
13Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3
 8.97 kg/t +1.84 kg/t £114
14Nexen N Blue 4 Season
 9.1 kg/t +1.97 kg/t £122
15Falken EUROALL SEASON AS210
 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.

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19,000 km
£1.45/L
Estimates based on typical driving conditions. Rolling resistance accounts for approximately 20% of IC vehicle fuel consumption and 25% of EV energy consumption. Actual savings vary based on driving style, vehicle weight, road conditions, and tyre age. For comparative purposes only. Lifetime savings based on a 40,000km / 25,000 mile tread life.

Fuel Consumption

Fuel consumption in Litres per 100 km

Lower is better ↓
Position / TyreResultGap to bestExtra fuel / year
1Continental AllSeasonContact
 5.32 l/100km Best £0
2Kumho Solus 4S HA32+
 5.48 l/100km +0.16 l/100km £44
3Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
 5.49 l/100km +0.17 l/100km £47
4Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3
 5.5 l/100km +0.18 l/100km £50
5Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02
 5.52 l/100km +0.20 l/100km £55
6Vredestein Quatrac
 5.56 l/100km +0.24 l/100km £66
7Toyo Celsius AS2
 5.59 l/100km +0.27 l/100km £74
8Nexen N Blue 4 Season
 5.61 l/100km +0.29 l/100km £80
8Nokian SeasonProof
 5.61 l/100km +0.29 l/100km £80
10Dunlop Sport All Season
 5.63 l/100km +0.31 l/100km £85
11Hankook Kinergy 4S2
 5.65 l/100km +0.33 l/100km £91
12Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
 5.67 l/100km +0.35 l/100km £96
12Michelin CrossClimate 2
 5.67 l/100km +0.35 l/100km £96
12Kleber Quadraxer 3
 5.67 l/100km +0.35 l/100km £96
15Falken EUROALL SEASON AS210
 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.

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Calculated estimates, not additional measurements. Use the controls to explore the assumptions.

19,000 km
£1.45/L
Estimates based on typical driving conditions. Rolling resistance accounts for approximately 20% of IC vehicle fuel consumption and 25% of EV energy consumption. Actual savings vary based on driving style, vehicle weight, road conditions, and tyre age. For comparative purposes only. Lifetime savings based on a 40,000km / 25,000 mile tread life.

This is harder to explain. Theories in the comments please!

Best Tyres

Now we know Michelin and Continental have been deranked due to low value scores, this leaves the top few positions open to a surprise result. Sadly, we don't get one.

The Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 continues to be an outstanding all season tyre in nearly all conditions, the Vredestein Quatrac also does very well, and the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 rounds out the top three spots, all tyres which performed well in the 2022 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test. It's always nice to get parity amongst tests.

Dry

Fortunately for Michelin the dry braking of the CrossClimate 2 is still class leading, with the Kleber Quadraxer 3 (a Michelin tier 2 brand) placing second.

Dry Braking

Dry braking in meters (100 - 0 km/h)

Lower is better ↓
Position / TyreResultGap to bestResidual speed
RefReference Summer
 36.5 m -3.40 m 0 km/h
1Michelin CrossClimate 2
 39.9 m Best 0 km/h
2Kleber Quadraxer 3
 40.3 m +0.40 m 13 km/h
3Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
 41.4 m +1.50 m 25 km/h
4Vredestein Quatrac
 41.7 m +1.80 m 27 km/h
5Hankook Kinergy 4S2
 42.1 m +2.20 m 30 km/h
6Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3
 43.1 m +3.20 m 35 km/h
7Toyo Celsius AS2
 43.5 m +3.60 m 37 km/h
8Nexen N Blue 4 Season
 43.7 m +3.80 m 38 km/h
9Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
 43.9 m +4.00 m 39 km/h
10Kumho Solus 4S HA32+
 44.4 m +4.50 m 41 km/h
10Falken EUROALL SEASON AS210
 44.4 m +4.50 m 41 km/h
12Dunlop Sport All Season
 44.6 m +4.70 m 42 km/h
13Continental AllSeasonContact
 45.8 m +5.90 m 47 km/h
14Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02
 45.9 m +6.00 m 47 km/h
15Nokian SeasonProof
 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.

The Dunlop Sport All Season was the best around the dry handling lap, with the Goodyear and Hankook close behind.

Dry Handling

Dry Handling Average Speed

Higher is better ↑
Position / TyreResultGap to best
RefReference Summer
 94.5 km/h +0.80 km/h
1Dunlop Sport All Season
 93.7 km/h Best
2Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
 93.6 km/h -0.10 km/h
3Michelin CrossClimate 2
 93.3 km/h -0.40 km/h
3Hankook Kinergy 4S2
 93.3 km/h -0.40 km/h
5Vredestein Quatrac
 93.1 km/h -0.60 km/h
5Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
 93.1 km/h -0.60 km/h
7Kleber Quadraxer 3
 92.3 km/h -1.40 km/h
7Falken EUROALL SEASON AS210
 92.3 km/h -1.40 km/h
9Kumho Solus 4S HA32+
 92.1 km/h -1.60 km/h
10Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02
 91.9 km/h -1.80 km/h
11Nokian SeasonProof
 91.8 km/h -1.90 km/h
11Toyo Celsius AS2
 91.8 km/h -1.90 km/h
13Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3
 91.7 km/h -2.00 km/h
14Continental AllSeasonContact
 91.5 km/h -2.20 km/h
15Nexen N Blue 4 Season
 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).

In both dry tests the summer tyre was significantly better than any of the all season tyres, and the winter tyre was narrowly last place.

Wet

Bridgestone took the lead in wet braking with the WeatherControl A005 EVO being the only all season tyre able to get close to the summer tyre in braking performance.

Wet Braking

Wet braking in meters

Lower is better ↓
Position / TyreResultGap to best
RefReference Summer
 43.3 m -1.10 m
1Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
 44.4 m Best
2Dunlop Sport All Season
 46.6 m +2.20 m
3Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
 46.8 m +2.40 m
4Vredestein Quatrac
 47.1 m +2.70 m
5Hankook Kinergy 4S2
 48 m +3.60 m
RefReference Winter
 48.8 m +4.40 m
6Continental AllSeasonContact
 48.9 m +4.50 m
6Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02
 48.9 m +4.50 m
8Michelin CrossClimate 2
 49.2 m +4.80 m
9Kleber Quadraxer 3
 49.4 m +5.00 m
10Falken EUROALL SEASON AS210
 51.6 m +7.20 m
11Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3
 51.8 m +7.40 m
12Kumho Solus 4S HA32+
 51.9 m +7.50 m
13Nokian SeasonProof
 52.4 m +8.00 m
14Toyo Celsius AS2
 53.2 m +8.80 m
15Nexen N Blue 4 Season
 54.5 m +10.10 m

The difference between best and worst was 25.9% (11.2 m ≈ 2.5 Car Lengths).

Wet handling had the impressive Vredestein Quatrac be the fastest tyre around the lap, with the Goodyear and Dunlop once again performing well.

Wet Handling

Wet Handling Average Speed

Higher is better ↑
Position / TyreResultGap to best
RefReference Summer
 77.5 km/h +3.00 km/h
1Vredestein Quatrac
 74.5 km/h Best
2Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
 74.1 km/h -0.40 km/h
3Dunlop Sport All Season
 73.3 km/h -1.20 km/h
4Hankook Kinergy 4S2
 72.7 km/h -1.80 km/h
5Continental AllSeasonContact
 72.6 km/h -1.90 km/h
6Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
 72.5 km/h -2.00 km/h
RefReference Winter
 72.5 km/h -2.00 km/h
7Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02
 72.2 km/h -2.30 km/h
8Nokian SeasonProof
 72.1 km/h -2.40 km/h
9Kumho Solus 4S HA32+
 72 km/h -2.50 km/h
10Michelin CrossClimate 2
 71.8 km/h -2.70 km/h
11Nexen N Blue 4 Season
 71.5 km/h -3.00 km/h
12Falken EUROALL SEASON AS210
 71.4 km/h -3.10 km/h
13Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3
 71.3 km/h -3.20 km/h
14Toyo Celsius AS2
 70.9 km/h -3.60 km/h
14Kleber Quadraxer 3
 70.9 km/h -3.60 km/h

The difference between best and worst was 8.5% (6.6 Km/H).

Goodyear had the best straight aquaplaning performance with the Vector 4Seasons Gen-3.

Straight Aqua

Float Speed in Km/H

Higher is better ↑
Position / TyreResultGap to best
1Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
 84.9 km/h Best
2Kleber Quadraxer 3
 83.6 km/h -1.30 km/h
3Falken EUROALL SEASON AS210
 82.8 km/h -2.10 km/h
4Toyo Celsius AS2
 82.3 km/h -2.60 km/h
5Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3
 82.1 km/h -2.80 km/h
RefReference Summer
 81.5 km/h -3.40 km/h
6Vredestein Quatrac
 81.4 km/h -3.50 km/h
7Michelin CrossClimate 2
 80.5 km/h -4.40 km/h
8Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02
 80.3 km/h -4.60 km/h
8Nokian SeasonProof
 80.3 km/h -4.60 km/h
10Nexen N Blue 4 Season
 79.7 km/h -5.20 km/h
11Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
 79.1 km/h -5.80 km/h
12Hankook Kinergy 4S2
 78.9 km/h -6.00 km/h
13Continental AllSeasonContact
 78.4 km/h -6.50 km/h
14Dunlop Sport All Season
 78.2 km/h -6.70 km/h
RefReference Winter
 78.1 km/h -6.80 km/h
15Kumho Solus 4S HA32+
 77 km/h -7.90 km/h

The difference between best and worst was 9.3% (7.9 Km/H).

Snow

Snow braking was led by the winter tyre, but the margin was small with the best all season tyre, the Nokian SeasonProof less than a meter behind.

Snow Braking

Snow braking in meters (50 - 0 km/h)

Lower is better ↓
Position / TyreResultGap to bestResidual speed
RefReference Winter
 26.5 m -0.70 m 0 km/h
1Nokian SeasonProof
 27.2 m Best 0 km/h
2Michelin CrossClimate 2
 27.3 m +0.10 m 8 km/h
3Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
 27.4 m +0.20 m 11 km/h
3Kumho Solus 4S HA32+
 27.4 m +0.20 m 11 km/h
5Kleber Quadraxer 3
 27.6 m +0.40 m 16 km/h
6Hankook Kinergy 4S2
 27.7 m +0.50 m 17 km/h
6Continental AllSeasonContact
 27.7 m +0.50 m 17 km/h
8Vredestein Quatrac
 28.3 m +1.10 m 26 km/h
9Nexen N Blue 4 Season
 28.4 m +1.20 m 27 km/h
10Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02
 28.9 m +1.70 m 32 km/h
11Toyo Celsius AS2
 29 m +1.80 m 32 km/h
12Falken EUROALL SEASON AS210
 29.1 m +1.90 m 33 km/h
13Dunlop Sport All Season
 29.8 m +2.60 m 38 km/h
14Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3
 31.8 m +4.60 m 49 km/h
15Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
 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.

The CrossClimate 2 was the only all season tyre able to offer better snow traction than the dedicated winter tyre!

Snow Traction

Pulling Force in Newtons

Higher is better ↑
Position / TyreResultGap to best
1Michelin CrossClimate 2
 2574 N Best
RefReference Winter
 2521 N -53.00 N
2Nokian SeasonProof
 2508 N -66.00 N
3Continental AllSeasonContact
 2502 N -72.00 N
4Hankook Kinergy 4S2
 2490 N -84.00 N
5Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
 2487 N -87.00 N
6Kumho Solus 4S HA32+
 2430 N -144.00 N
7Kleber Quadraxer 3
 2422 N -152.00 N
8Vredestein Quatrac
 2400 N -174.00 N
9Nexen N Blue 4 Season
 2365 N -209.00 N
10Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02
 2269 N -305.00 N
11Dunlop Sport All Season
 2256 N -318.00 N
12Toyo Celsius AS2
 2246 N -328.00 N
13Falken EUROALL SEASON AS210
 2242 N -332.00 N
14Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3
 2081 N -493.00 N
15Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
 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).

The winter tyre had an advantage during snow handling, with the Nokian and Hankook Kinergy 4S2 proving to be the best of the all season tyres.

Snow Handling

Snow handling average speed

Higher is better ↑
Position / TyreResultGap to best
RefReference Winter
 59.9 km/h +1.90 km/h
1Nokian SeasonProof
 58 km/h Best
2Hankook Kinergy 4S2
 57.4 km/h -0.60 km/h
3Continental AllSeasonContact
 57.3 km/h -0.70 km/h
3Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
 57.3 km/h -0.70 km/h
5Michelin CrossClimate 2
 57 km/h -1.00 km/h
6Kumho Solus 4S HA32+
 56.8 km/h -1.20 km/h
7Kleber Quadraxer 3
 56.1 km/h -1.90 km/h
8Nexen N Blue 4 Season
 55.9 km/h -2.10 km/h
8Vredestein Quatrac
 55.9 km/h -2.10 km/h
10Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02
 55.5 km/h -2.50 km/h
10Toyo Celsius AS2
 55.5 km/h -2.50 km/h
12Falken EUROALL SEASON AS210
 55 km/h -3.00 km/h
13Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3
 54.7 km/h -3.30 km/h
14Dunlop Sport All Season
 54.2 km/h -3.80 km/h
15Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
 53 km/h -5.00 km/h

The difference between best and worst was 11.5% (6.9 Km/H).

Environment

The Nokian had the lowest external noise, but the whole group was spread by just 1.9dB.

Noise

External noise in dB

Lower is better ↓
Position / TyreResultGap to best
1Nokian SeasonProof
 71.5 dB Best
2Hankook Kinergy 4S2
 71.6 dB +0.10 dB
2Michelin CrossClimate 2
 71.6 dB +0.10 dB
4Kleber Quadraxer 3
 72 dB +0.50 dB
5Vredestein Quatrac
 72.1 dB +0.60 dB
6Nexen N Blue 4 Season
 72.2 dB +0.70 dB
RefReference Winter
 72.2 dB +0.70 dB
7Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
 72.4 dB +0.90 dB
8Kumho Solus 4S HA32+
 72.5 dB +1.00 dB
9Dunlop Sport All Season
 72.6 dB +1.10 dB
9Falken EUROALL SEASON AS210
 72.6 dB +1.10 dB
9Toyo Celsius AS2
 72.6 dB +1.10 dB
12Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02
 72.7 dB +1.20 dB
12Continental AllSeasonContact
 72.7 dB +1.20 dB
14Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
 72.8 dB +1.30 dB
RefReference Summer
 72.8 dB +1.30 dB
15Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3
 72.9 dB +1.40 dB

All the tyres in the Noise test finished less than 3% apart.

The excellent wearing Nexen N Blue 4Season was not only the best wearing tyre on test, but also the cheapest, with the Continental and Michelin the most expensive. 

Results

1st

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3

195/55 R16 91V XL
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
Exemplary.
Dry95.4%
Wet98%
Snow97.7%
Comfort98.8%
Value81.3%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (18)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

TestPosition in disciplineResultGap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better9th / 1543.9 m+4.00 m
Dry HandlingHigher is better2nd / 1593.6 km/h-0.10 km/h
Wet BrakingLower is better3rd / 1546.8 m+2.40 m
Wet HandlingHigher is better2nd / 1574.1 km/h-0.40 km/h
Wet CircleLower is better6th / 1512.17 s+0.16 s
Straight AquaHigher is better1st / 1584.9 km/hBest in this discipline
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better1st / 153.83 m/sec2Best in this discipline
Snow BrakingLower is better3rd / 1527.4 m+0.20 m
Snow TractionHigher is better5th / 152487 N-87.00 N
Snow HandlingHigher is better3rd / 1557.3 km/h-0.70 km/h
Snow SlalomHigher is better3rd / 154.41 m/sec2-0.19 m/sec2
NoiseLower is better7th / 1572.4 dB+0.90 dB
Tyre WeightLower is better3rd / 157607 Kg+89.00 Kg
WearHigher is better3rd / 1562095 KM-9,856.00 KM
ValueLower is better6th / 157.73 Price/1000+3.42 Price/1000
Rolling ResistanceLower is better12th / 158.94 kg/t+1.81 kg/t
Fuel ConsumptionLower is better12th / 155.67 l/100km+0.35 l/100km
AbrasionLower is better6th / 1516.6 Gram/1000km+2.30 Gram/1000km
EU Label
C/B/70
Price
480.00
2nd

Vredestein Quatrac

195/55 R16 91V XL
Vredestein Quatrac
Exemplary.
Dry97.5%
Wet96.8%
Snow94%
Comfort98.7%
Value77.5%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (18)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

TestPosition in disciplineResultGap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better4th / 1541.7 m+1.80 m
Dry HandlingHigher is better5th / 1593.1 km/h-0.60 km/h
Wet BrakingLower is better4th / 1547.1 m+2.70 m
Wet HandlingHigher is better1st / 1574.5 km/hBest in this discipline
Wet CircleLower is better2nd / 1512.03 s+0.02 s
Straight AquaHigher is better6th / 1581.4 km/h-3.50 km/h
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better10th / 153.18 m/sec2-0.65 m/sec2
Snow BrakingLower is better8th / 1528.3 m+1.10 m
Snow TractionHigher is better8th / 152400 N-174.00 N
Snow HandlingHigher is better8th / 1555.9 km/h-2.10 km/h
Snow SlalomHigher is better9th / 154.12 m/sec2-0.48 m/sec2
NoiseLower is better5th / 1572.1 dB+0.60 dB
Tyre WeightLower is better7th / 157820 Kg+302.00 Kg
WearHigher is better11th / 1546295 KM-25,656.00 KM
ValueLower is better10th / 158.75 Price/1000+4.44 Price/1000
Rolling ResistanceLower is better8th / 157.88 kg/t+0.75 kg/t
Fuel ConsumptionLower is better6th / 155.56 l/100km+0.24 l/100km
AbrasionLower is better7th / 1517.4 Gram/1000km+3.10 Gram/1000km
EU Label
C/B/70
Price
405.00
3rd

Hankook Kinergy 4S2

195/55 R16 91H XL
Hankook Kinergy 4S2
Good.
Dry97.2%
Wet95.1%
Snow97%
Comfort98.6%
Value72.3%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (18)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

TestPosition in disciplineResultGap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better5th / 1542.1 m+2.20 m
Dry HandlingHigher is better3rd / 1593.3 km/h-0.40 km/h
Wet BrakingLower is better5th / 1548 m+3.60 m
Wet HandlingHigher is better4th / 1572.7 km/h-1.80 km/h
Wet CircleLower is better9th / 1512.23 s+0.22 s
Straight AquaHigher is better12th / 1578.9 km/h-6.00 km/h
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better7th / 153.29 m/sec2-0.54 m/sec2
Snow BrakingLower is better6th / 1527.7 m+0.50 m
Snow TractionHigher is better4th / 152490 N-84.00 N
Snow HandlingHigher is better2nd / 1557.4 km/h-0.60 km/h
Snow SlalomHigher is better5th / 154.31 m/sec2-0.29 m/sec2
NoiseLower is better2nd / 1571.6 dB+0.10 dB
Tyre WeightLower is better12th / 158149 Kg+631.00 Kg
WearHigher is better12th / 1546219 KM-25,732.00 KM
ValueLower is better11th / 158.76 Price/1000+4.45 Price/1000
Rolling ResistanceLower is better11th / 158.4 kg/t+1.27 kg/t
Fuel ConsumptionLower is better11th / 155.65 l/100km+0.33 l/100km
AbrasionLower is better14th / 1523.4 Gram/1000km+9.10 Gram/1000km
EU Label
C/B/69
Price
405.00
4th

Kleber Quadraxer 3

195/55 R16 91V XL
Kleber Quadraxer 3
Good.
Dry98.8%
Wet94.5%
Snow95.6%
Comfort98.5%
Value80.5%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (18)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

TestPosition in disciplineResultGap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better2nd / 1540.3 m+0.40 m
Dry HandlingHigher is better7th / 1592.3 km/h-1.40 km/h
Wet BrakingLower is better9th / 1549.4 m+5.00 m
Wet HandlingHigher is better14th / 1570.9 km/h-3.60 km/h
Wet CircleLower is better9th / 1512.23 s+0.22 s
Straight AquaHigher is better2nd / 1583.6 km/h-1.30 km/h
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better3rd / 153.5 m/sec2-0.33 m/sec2
Snow BrakingLower is better5th / 1527.6 m+0.40 m
Snow TractionHigher is better7th / 152422 N-152.00 N
Snow HandlingHigher is better7th / 1556.1 km/h-1.90 km/h
Snow SlalomHigher is better7th / 154.24 m/sec2-0.36 m/sec2
NoiseLower is better4th / 1572 dB+0.50 dB
Tyre WeightLower is better8th / 157936 Kg+418.00 Kg
WearHigher is better9th / 1551244 KM-20,707.00 KM
ValueLower is better12th / 158.88 Price/1000+4.57 Price/1000
Rolling ResistanceLower is better6th / 157.84 kg/t+0.71 kg/t
Fuel ConsumptionLower is better12th / 155.67 l/100km+0.35 l/100km
AbrasionLower is better4th / 1515.3 Gram/1000km+1.00 Gram/1000km
EU Label
C/B/69
Price
455.00
5th

Kumho Solus 4S HA32+

195/55 R16 91V XL
Kumho Solus 4S HA32+
Good.
Dry94.1%
Wet92%
Snow95.8%
Comfort97.9%
Value82.9%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (18)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

TestPosition in disciplineResultGap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better10th / 1544.4 m+4.50 m
Dry HandlingHigher is better9th / 1592.1 km/h-1.60 km/h
Wet BrakingLower is better12th / 1551.9 m+7.50 m
Wet HandlingHigher is better9th / 1572 km/h-2.50 km/h
Wet CircleLower is better6th / 1512.17 s+0.16 s
Straight AquaHigher is better15th / 1577 km/h-7.90 km/h
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better15th / 152.81 m/sec2-1.02 m/sec2
Snow BrakingLower is better3rd / 1527.4 m+0.20 m
Snow TractionHigher is better6th / 152430 N-144.00 N
Snow HandlingHigher is better6th / 1556.8 km/h-1.20 km/h
Snow SlalomHigher is better8th / 154.16 m/sec2-0.44 m/sec2
NoiseLower is better8th / 1572.5 dB+1.00 dB
Tyre WeightLower is better10th / 157972 Kg+454.00 Kg
WearHigher is better6th / 1557117 KM-14,834.00 KM
ValueLower is better3rd / 155.69 Price/1000+1.38 Price/1000
Rolling ResistanceLower is better10th / 158.34 kg/t+1.21 kg/t
Fuel ConsumptionLower is better2nd / 155.48 l/100km+0.16 l/100km
AbrasionLower is better9th / 1519.6 Gram/1000km+5.30 Gram/1000km
EU Label
D/B/72
Price
325.00
6th

Nokian SeasonProof

195/55 R16 91V XL
Nokian SeasonProof
Good.
Dry92.1%
Wet92.5%
Snow98.1%
Comfort99.7%
Value77.3%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (18)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

TestPosition in disciplineResultGap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better15th / 1546.3 m+6.40 m
Dry HandlingHigher is better11th / 1591.8 km/h-1.90 km/h
Wet BrakingLower is better13th / 1552.4 m+8.00 m
Wet HandlingHigher is better8th / 1572.1 km/h-2.40 km/h
Wet CircleLower is better11th / 1512.3 s+0.29 s
Straight AquaHigher is better8th / 1580.3 km/h-4.60 km/h
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better8th / 153.23 m/sec2-0.60 m/sec2
Snow BrakingLower is better1st / 1527.2 mBest in this discipline
Snow TractionHigher is better2nd / 152508 N-66.00 N
Snow HandlingHigher is better1st / 1558 km/hBest in this discipline
Snow SlalomHigher is better4th / 154.33 m/sec2-0.27 m/sec2
NoiseLower is better1st / 1571.5 dBBest in this discipline
Tyre WeightLower is better5th / 157668 Kg+150.00 Kg
WearHigher is better7th / 1553482 KM-18,469.00 KM
ValueLower is better8th / 158.41 Price/1000+4.10 Price/1000
Rolling ResistanceLower is better4th / 157.72 kg/t+0.59 kg/t
Fuel ConsumptionLower is better8th / 155.61 l/100km+0.29 l/100km
AbrasionLower is better11th / 1521.9 Gram/1000km+7.60 Gram/1000km
EU Label
C/B/69
Price
450.00
7th

Dunlop Sport All Season

195/55 R16 91V XL
Dunlop Sport All Season
Good.
Dry94.7%
Wet96.8%
Snow89.2%
Comfort98.5%
Value81.3%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (18)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

TestPosition in disciplineResultGap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better12th / 1544.6 m+4.70 m
Dry HandlingHigher is better1st / 1593.7 km/hBest in this discipline
Wet BrakingLower is better2nd / 1546.6 m+2.20 m
Wet HandlingHigher is better3rd / 1573.3 km/h-1.20 km/h
Wet CircleLower is better5th / 1512.08 s+0.07 s
Straight AquaHigher is better14th / 1578.2 km/h-6.70 km/h
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better4th / 153.45 m/sec2-0.38 m/sec2
Snow BrakingLower is better13th / 1529.8 m+2.60 m
Snow TractionHigher is better11th / 152256 N-318.00 N
Snow HandlingHigher is better14th / 1554.2 km/h-3.80 km/h
Snow SlalomHigher is better14th / 153.83 m/sec2-0.77 m/sec2
NoiseLower is better9th / 1572.6 dB+1.10 dB
Tyre WeightLower is better4th / 157642 Kg+124.00 Kg
WearHigher is better8th / 1551779 KM-20,172.00 KM
ValueLower is better7th / 158.11 Price/1000+3.80 Price/1000
Rolling ResistanceLower is better9th / 158.21 kg/t+1.08 kg/t
Fuel ConsumptionLower is better10th / 155.63 l/100km+0.31 l/100km
AbrasionLower is better3rd / 1514.7 Gram/1000km+0.40 Gram/1000km
EU Label
C/B/71
Price
420.00
8th

Falken EUROALL SEASON AS210

195/55 R16 91V XL
Falken EUROALL SEASON AS210
Good.
Dry94.2%
Wet92.8%
Snow90.8%
Comfort96%
Value80.6%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (18)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

TestPosition in disciplineResultGap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better10th / 1544.4 m+4.50 m
Dry HandlingHigher is better7th / 1592.3 km/h-1.40 km/h
Wet BrakingLower is better10th / 1551.6 m+7.20 m
Wet HandlingHigher is better12th / 1571.4 km/h-3.10 km/h
Wet CircleLower is better12th / 1512.31 s+0.30 s
Straight AquaHigher is better3rd / 1582.8 km/h-2.10 km/h
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better8th / 153.23 m/sec2-0.60 m/sec2
Snow BrakingLower is better12th / 1529.1 m+1.90 m
Snow TractionHigher is better13th / 152242 N-332.00 N
Snow HandlingHigher is better12th / 1555 km/h-3.00 km/h
Snow SlalomHigher is better11th / 153.98 m/sec2-0.62 m/sec2
NoiseLower is better9th / 1572.6 dB+1.10 dB
Tyre WeightLower is better15th / 158935 Kg+1,417.00 Kg
WearHigher is better4th / 1559199 KM-12,752.00 KM
ValueLower is better4th / 156.93 Price/1000+2.62 Price/1000
Rolling ResistanceLower is better15th / 159.35 kg/t+2.22 kg/t
Fuel ConsumptionLower is better15th / 155.79 l/100km+0.47 l/100km
AbrasionLower is better5th / 1516.3 Gram/1000km+2.00 Gram/1000km
EU Label
D/B/70
Price
410.00
9th

Michelin CrossClimate 2

195/55 R16 91V XL
Michelin CrossClimate 2
Fair.
Dry99.8%
Wet93.4%
Snow99.4%
Comfort99%
Value78.7%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (18)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

TestPosition in disciplineResultGap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better1st / 1539.9 mBest in this discipline
Dry HandlingHigher is better3rd / 1593.3 km/h-0.40 km/h
Wet BrakingLower is better8th / 1549.2 m+4.80 m
Wet HandlingHigher is better10th / 1571.8 km/h-2.70 km/h
Wet CircleLower is better13th / 1512.39 s+0.38 s
Straight AquaHigher is better7th / 1580.5 km/h-4.40 km/h
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better12th / 153.01 m/sec2-0.82 m/sec2
Snow BrakingLower is better2nd / 1527.3 m+0.10 m
Snow TractionHigher is better1st / 152574 NBest in this discipline
Snow HandlingHigher is better5th / 1557 km/h-1.00 km/h
Snow SlalomHigher is better1st / 154.6 m/sec2Best in this discipline
NoiseLower is better2nd / 1571.6 dB+0.10 dB
Tyre WeightLower is better9th / 157942 Kg+424.00 Kg
WearHigher is better13th / 1543840 KM-28,111.00 KM
ValueLower is better15th / 1512.2 Price/1000+7.89 Price/1000
Rolling ResistanceLower is better2nd / 157.24 kg/t+0.11 kg/t
Fuel ConsumptionLower is better12th / 155.67 l/100km+0.35 l/100km
AbrasionLower is better1st / 1514.3 Gram/1000kmBest in this discipline
EU Label
C/B/69
Price
535.00
10th

Nexen N Blue 4 Season

195/55 R16 91H XL
Nexen N Blue 4 Season
Fair.
Dry94.3%
Wet90.5%
Snow94.3%
Comfort98.1%
Value94.1%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (18)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

TestPosition in disciplineResultGap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better8th / 1543.7 m+3.80 m
Dry HandlingHigher is better15th / 1591.2 km/h-2.50 km/h
Wet BrakingLower is better15th / 1554.5 m+10.10 m
Wet HandlingHigher is better11th / 1571.5 km/h-3.00 km/h
Wet CircleLower is better14th / 1512.42 s+0.41 s
Straight AquaHigher is better10th / 1579.7 km/h-5.20 km/h
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better13th / 152.96 m/sec2-0.87 m/sec2
Snow BrakingLower is better9th / 1528.4 m+1.20 m
Snow TractionHigher is better9th / 152365 N-209.00 N
Snow HandlingHigher is better8th / 1555.9 km/h-2.10 km/h
Snow SlalomHigher is better6th / 154.26 m/sec2-0.34 m/sec2
NoiseLower is better6th / 1572.2 dB+0.70 dB
Tyre WeightLower is better11th / 158017 Kg+499.00 Kg
WearHigher is better1st / 1571951 KMBest in this discipline
ValueLower is better1st / 154.31 Price/1000Best in this discipline
Rolling ResistanceLower is better14th / 159.1 kg/t+1.97 kg/t
Fuel ConsumptionLower is better8th / 155.61 l/100km+0.29 l/100km
AbrasionLower is better1st / 1514.3 Gram/1000kmBest in this discipline
EU Label
D/C/70
Price
310.00
Joint 11th

Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02

195/55 R16 91V XL
Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02
Fair.
Dry92.5%
Wet93.8%
Snow91.1%
Comfort98.3%
Value79.1%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (18)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

TestPosition in disciplineResultGap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better14th / 1545.9 m+6.00 m
Dry HandlingHigher is better10th / 1591.9 km/h-1.80 km/h
Wet BrakingLower is better6th / 1548.9 m+4.50 m
Wet HandlingHigher is better7th / 1572.2 km/h-2.30 km/h
Wet CircleLower is better6th / 1512.17 s+0.16 s
Straight AquaHigher is better8th / 1580.3 km/h-4.60 km/h
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better14th / 152.82 m/sec2-1.01 m/sec2
Snow BrakingLower is better10th / 1528.9 m+1.70 m
Snow TractionHigher is better10th / 152269 N-305.00 N
Snow HandlingHigher is better10th / 1555.5 km/h-2.50 km/h
Snow SlalomHigher is better12th / 153.92 m/sec2-0.68 m/sec2
NoiseLower is better12th / 1572.7 dB+1.20 dB
Tyre WeightLower is better6th / 157669 Kg+151.00 Kg
WearHigher is better5th / 1557853 KM-14,098.00 KM
ValueLower is better5th / 157.35 Price/1000+3.04 Price/1000
Rolling ResistanceLower is better7th / 157.87 kg/t+0.74 kg/t
Fuel ConsumptionLower is better5th / 155.52 l/100km+0.20 l/100km
AbrasionLower is better15th / 1523.5 Gram/1000km+9.20 Gram/1000km
EU Label
C/B/71
Price
425.00
Joint 11th

Toyo Celsius AS2

195/55 R16 91V XL
Toyo Celsius AS2
Fair.
Dry94.8%
Wet92%
Snow91.8%
Comfort97%
Value86.7%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (18)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

TestPosition in disciplineResultGap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better7th / 1543.5 m+3.60 m
Dry HandlingHigher is better11th / 1591.8 km/h-1.90 km/h
Wet BrakingLower is better14th / 1553.2 m+8.80 m
Wet HandlingHigher is better14th / 1570.9 km/h-3.60 km/h
Wet CircleLower is better15th / 1512.6 s+0.59 s
Straight AquaHigher is better4th / 1582.3 km/h-2.60 km/h
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better2nd / 153.7 m/sec2-0.13 m/sec2
Snow BrakingLower is better11th / 1529 m+1.80 m
Snow TractionHigher is better12th / 152246 N-328.00 N
Snow HandlingHigher is better10th / 1555.5 km/h-2.50 km/h
Snow SlalomHigher is better9th / 154.12 m/sec2-0.48 m/sec2
NoiseLower is better9th / 1572.6 dB+1.10 dB
Tyre WeightLower is better14th / 158373 Kg+855.00 Kg
WearHigher is better2nd / 1562356 KM-9,595.00 KM
ValueLower is better2nd / 155.53 Price/1000+1.22 Price/1000
Rolling ResistanceLower is better5th / 157.77 kg/t+0.64 kg/t
Fuel ConsumptionLower is better7th / 155.59 l/100km+0.27 l/100km
AbrasionLower is better8th / 1518.4 Gram/1000km+4.10 Gram/1000km
EU Label
D/B/71
Price
345.00
13th

Continental AllSeasonContact

195/55 R16 91V XL
Continental AllSeasonContact
Fair.
Dry92.4%
Wet94.6%
Snow98%
Comfort98.6%
Value74%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (18)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

TestPosition in disciplineResultGap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better13th / 1545.8 m+5.90 m
Dry HandlingHigher is better14th / 1591.5 km/h-2.20 km/h
Wet BrakingLower is better6th / 1548.9 m+4.50 m
Wet HandlingHigher is better5th / 1572.6 km/h-1.90 km/h
Wet CircleLower is better2nd / 1512.03 s+0.02 s
Straight AquaHigher is better13th / 1578.4 km/h-6.50 km/h
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better11th / 153.08 m/sec2-0.75 m/sec2
Snow BrakingLower is better6th / 1527.7 m+0.50 m
Snow TractionHigher is better3rd / 152502 N-72.00 N
Snow HandlingHigher is better3rd / 1557.3 km/h-0.70 km/h
Snow SlalomHigher is better2nd / 154.5 m/sec2-0.10 m/sec2
NoiseLower is better12th / 1572.7 dB+1.20 dB
Tyre WeightLower is better1st / 157518 KgBest in this discipline
WearHigher is better14th / 1540997 KM-30,954.00 KM
ValueLower is better14th / 1512.07 Price/1000+7.76 Price/1000
Rolling ResistanceLower is better1st / 157.13 kg/tBest in this discipline
Fuel ConsumptionLower is better1st / 155.32 l/100kmBest in this discipline
AbrasionLower is better10th / 1521.4 Gram/1000km+7.10 Gram/1000km
EU Label
B/B/72
Price
495.00
14th

Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3

195/55 R16 91V XL
Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3
Conditionally recommended.
Dry95.2%
Wet93.5%
Snow86.7%
Comfort96.8%
Value70.2%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (18)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

TestPosition in disciplineResultGap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better6th / 1543.1 m+3.20 m
Dry HandlingHigher is better13th / 1591.7 km/h-2.00 km/h
Wet BrakingLower is better11th / 1551.8 m+7.40 m
Wet HandlingHigher is better13th / 1571.3 km/h-3.20 km/h
Wet CircleLower is better4th / 1512.05 s+0.04 s
Straight AquaHigher is better5th / 1582.1 km/h-2.80 km/h
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better5th / 153.4 m/sec2-0.43 m/sec2
Snow BrakingLower is better14th / 1531.8 m+4.60 m
Snow TractionHigher is better14th / 152081 N-493.00 N
Snow HandlingHigher is better13th / 1554.7 km/h-3.30 km/h
Snow SlalomHigher is better13th / 153.91 m/sec2-0.69 m/sec2
NoiseLower is better15th / 1572.9 dB+1.40 dB
Tyre WeightLower is better13th / 158317 Kg+799.00 Kg
WearHigher is better15th / 1540664 KM-31,287.00 KM
ValueLower is better9th / 158.73 Price/1000+4.42 Price/1000
Rolling ResistanceLower is better13th / 158.97 kg/t+1.84 kg/t
Fuel ConsumptionLower is better4th / 155.5 l/100km+0.18 l/100km
AbrasionLower is better13th / 1522.9 Gram/1000km+8.60 Gram/1000km
EU Label
C/B/70
Price
355.00
15th

Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO

195/55 R16 91V XL
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
Conditionally recommended.
Dry97.9%
Wet97.8%
Snow84.3%
Comfort98.4%
Value76.5%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (18)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

TestPosition in disciplineResultGap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better3rd / 1541.4 m+1.50 m
Dry HandlingHigher is better5th / 1593.1 km/h-0.60 km/h
Wet BrakingLower is better1st / 1544.4 mBest in this discipline
Wet HandlingHigher is better6th / 1572.5 km/h-2.00 km/h
Wet CircleLower is better1st / 1512.01 sBest in this discipline
Straight AquaHigher is better11th / 1579.1 km/h-5.80 km/h
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better6th / 153.31 m/sec2-0.52 m/sec2
Snow BrakingLower is better15th / 1532 m+4.80 m
Snow TractionHigher is better15th / 152068 N-506.00 N
Snow HandlingHigher is better15th / 1553 km/h-5.00 km/h
Snow SlalomHigher is better15th / 153.64 m/sec2-0.96 m/sec2
NoiseLower is better14th / 1572.8 dB+1.30 dB
Tyre WeightLower is better2nd / 157563 Kg+45.00 Kg
WearHigher is better10th / 1548420 KM-23,531.00 KM
ValueLower is better13th / 159.19 Price/1000+4.88 Price/1000
Rolling ResistanceLower is better3rd / 157.36 kg/t+0.23 kg/t
Fuel ConsumptionLower is better3rd / 155.49 l/100km+0.17 l/100km
AbrasionLower is better12th / 1522 Gram/1000km+7.70 Gram/1000km
EU Label
C/A/71
Price
445.00

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Discussion

21 comments
  1. H. Wiedemann archived

    wat is more important, dry braking or wet braking? This depends on where you are living .
    We, in stuttgart have only 31 rainy days a Year.
    And the goodyear is winning the compare. I d'ont understand the conclusion.

    #8829
    1. TyreReviews H. Wiedemann archived

      Dry braking is usually much closer than wet and there are far more accidents in wet weather which is why most tests put a higher score weight on wet.

      #8834
  2. Slobodan archived

    When they say projected wear 45.000 km, to what thread depth are they talking? 1.6 mm? Because if you are bellow 4 mm, you can't use that tyre any more during winter in Serbia. And since it is an all season tyre, yeah...

    #8825
      1. Slobodan TyreReviews archived

        Thanks. Well, that is not good, for all season tyres at least...

        #8846
  3. Alan archived

    It's a shame we don't know the temperature these tests were done in. I'm more interested in brake distance in cooler wet weather, than warmer wet.

    #8515
    1. TyreReviews Alan archived

      My all season test last year had braking at 2 temps

      #8519
      1. Alan TyreReviews archived

        Yes, time after time I go back to that one. I presume I've given about 50k in advertising revenue watching all the all season videos :)

        I know this is a little of an odd question, probably impossibile to really answer but I'll ask anyway.

        I'm looking at getting the Quadratic Pros to replace Nexen NFERA SU1. Would you, in your more expert opinion, think they are better in dry and wet for braking all year round than the Nexens (or at least on parr).

        #8522
        1. TyreReviews Alan archived

          Wet, quite possibly, certainly in cooler conditions.

          In the dry, no, summer tyres always have a good lead in dry braking.

          #8527
  4. Mr E archived

    All this detailed information has left me with analysis paralysis, so let's see what the comments say. I'm in the UK, will mostly be driving north of Edinburgh with a few jaunts down to the North every year. I don't particularly care about price - if a good set of tyres stop me from hitting someone or skidding into a ditch once, they've paid for themselves a dozen times over.

    Thoughts? I've been fiddling around with the custom score weights, and I've cut the list down to: Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO, Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3, Michelin CrossClimate 2.

    #8457
    1. TyreReviews Mr E archived

      All of them good choices. I hope this helped :)

      Honestly, it's tough. If you plan to use them year round and truly don't care about price I'd go with the Bridgestone, but the wear is high and the snow isn't as good as the other two. Of the other two, you gotta decide if you want dry braking or wet braking I guess. The Goodyear is probably the best all round when you factor in wear too.

      #8458
      1. Mr E TyreReviews archived

        Does Auto Bild say what temperature these tyres were tested at? Obviously can't be that high for the Snow tests, but wondering about the Dry and Wet tests.

        I've basically accepted that every summer from now on we will be boiled alive in the UK :( so I'm super curious how these tyres fare when the heat is turned all the way up.

        #8468
        1. TyreReviews Mr E archived

          I didn't see it, sorry.

          #8471
  5. Steve archived

    Interesting results with rolling resistance vs real world fuel economy.

    Perhaps the differences could be explained by:

    Tyre weight (there is a weak positive correlation)?

    Drag from the tyre sidewalls? I read that Bridgestone purposly designed the sidewalls on the Driveguard runflats to increase drag which would generate more air turbulance to cool the tyre better.

    Deflection in the tyre?

    Definitely something that needs to be looked into further in future tests if real world fuel economy results are so different than rolling resistance.

    #8392
    1. TyreReviews Steve archived

      All the manufacturers take into account sidewall effects on rolling resistance. It seems the fuel use was done during the wear convoy run which also didn't work out too well for Michelin.

      #8395
      1. Steve TyreReviews archived

        Any thoughts on the differences?
        Do you think the supposed real world data is more likely to be realistic?

        #8405
      2. WorkonSunday TyreReviews archived

        My theory is: michelin talks abit about re-optimising the smaller gap thread pattern for cc2 compared to cc+, perhaps the rubber deformation during cornering is different to straightline to ensure grip characteristic improves in corner? Was RR done in straight line while fuel consumption test done with cornering ? 🤔

        #8647
        1. TyreReviews WorkonSunday archived

          RR is done on a machine and yes the fuel consumption will contain cornering. In this case I believe it was a big circle.

          #8656
  6. Mark Knight archived

    I also struggle to see how the Goodyear which stops 25ft further than the summer tyre in dry braking can be described as exemplary!!!!

    I must admit I find German tyre tests a combination of the sublime - the extent and depth of their testing regimes which are truly impressive - and the ridiculous - their conclusions which are frequently frankly bizarre.

    For example the Kumho beats the Michelin in only wet handling by one place and wet circle by 7 places. In every other dry, wet, aqua and snow test it is behind the Michelin - often by a margin Yet it is 5th and the French tyre 9th. So this test result is totally dependent on cost, wear and fuel consumption.

    To prove my point further let's look at the Falken which is described as good and the Michelin as only fair.

    In the dry tests the Michelin beats the Falken comfortably in both braking 1st to 10th and handling 3rd to 7th.

    In the wet tests the Michelin beats the Falken in both braking 8th to 10th and handling 10th to 12th. In wet circle the Falken comes out on top 12th to 13th.

    In aqua the Falken comes out on top in both straight 3rd to 7th and curved 8th to 12th.

    On snow the Michelin wins comfortably across all four categories. In braking 2nd 12th to traction 1st to 13th, handling 5th to 12th and slalom 1st to 11th.

    So apart from acqua the Michelin is massivly superior. Yet the Falken is good and the Michelin only fair!!!!!

    #8386
    1. TyreReviews Mark Knight archived

      It's a shame their background scoring system isn't fixed or shown, the German School System scoring brackets move each test. But it's still an amazing test! ANd they do give us all the data unlike ADAC so we can work stuff out for ourselves!

      #8398
  7. Mark Knight archived

    Fascinating. I just put in a 40% dry, 40% wet and 20% snow ratio and nothing for price/wear and guess who came out top.

    Michelin.

    Clearly the Autobild test massively punishes Michelin and Continental for wear and price. Now these are important but ultimately I want the best tyre for braking, handling, traction etc. Given the cost of an accident both physical and monetary that trumps the cost of the tyre for me (others of course may have different priorities).

    #8385
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