Menu

Test Charts / Auto Bild

2023 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
225/45 R17
Tyres tested
16
Disciplines
17

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.

Dry

2

Dry Braking

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

Lower is better ↓
Dry Braking
Position / TyreResultGap to bestResidual speed
RefReference Summer
36 m -1.70 m 0 km/h
37.7 m Best 0 km/h
38.3 m +0.60 m 16 km/h
38.5 m +0.80 m 19 km/h
38.8 m +1.10 m 22 km/h
38.9 m +1.20 m 23 km/h
39.2 m +1.50 m 25 km/h
39.8 m +2.10 m 30 km/h
40.3 m +2.60 m 33 km/h
40.4 m +2.70 m 34 km/h
40.8 m +3.10 m 36 km/h
40.9 m +3.20 m 36 km/h
41.3 m +3.60 m 38 km/h
41.4 m +3.70 m 39 km/h
41.8 m +4.10 m 41 km/h
41.8 m +4.10 m 41 km/h
42.5 m +4.80 m 44 km/h
RefReference Winter
44.8 m +7.10 m 52 km/h

The difference between best and worst was 24.4% (8.8 m ≈ 2 Car Lengths). From 130 km/h, the Dunlop Sport All Season would still be travelling at 44 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 ↑
Dry Handling
Position / TyreResultGap to best
RefReference Summer
90.2 km/h +0.40 km/h
89.8 km/h Best
89.2 km/h -0.60 km/h
89.2 km/h -0.60 km/h
89 km/h -0.80 km/h
88.8 km/h -1.00 km/h
88.8 km/h -1.00 km/h
88.7 km/h -1.10 km/h
88.5 km/h -1.30 km/h
88.5 km/h -1.30 km/h
88.2 km/h -1.60 km/h
88 km/h -1.80 km/h
87.9 km/h -1.90 km/h
87.8 km/h -2.00 km/h
87.8 km/h -2.00 km/h
87.7 km/h -2.10 km/h
87.5 km/h -2.30 km/h
RefReference Winter
85.2 km/h -4.60 km/h

The difference between best and worst was 5.5% (5 Km/H).

Wet

5

Wet Braking

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

Lower is better ↓
Wet Braking
Position / TyreResultGap to bestResidual speed
RefReference Summer
42.9 m -2.10 m 0 km/h
45 m Best 0 km/h
45.4 m +0.40 m 12 km/h
45.4 m +0.40 m 12 km/h
46 m +1.00 m 19 km/h
46.7 m +1.70 m 25 km/h
47 m +2.00 m 27 km/h
47.4 m +2.40 m 29 km/h
47.4 m +2.40 m 29 km/h
47.9 m +2.90 m 32 km/h
48.3 m +3.30 m 34 km/h
48.5 m +3.50 m 35 km/h
48.8 m +3.80 m 36 km/h
RefReference Winter
49.4 m +4.40 m 39 km/h
49.5 m +4.50 m 39 km/h
49.8 m +4.80 m 40 km/h
50.1 m +5.10 m 41 km/h
50.6 m +5.60 m 43 km/h

The difference between best and worst was 17.9% (7.7 m ≈ 1.7 Car Lengths). From 130 km/h, the Toyo Celsius AS2 would still be travelling at 43 km/h when the Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 had stopped.

Residual speed is calculated from the measured braking distances, assuming constant deceleration; it is not a separate measurement.

Wet Handling

Wet Handling Average Speed

Higher is better ↑
Wet Handling
Position / TyreResultGap to best
RefReference Summer
77.2 km/h +1.10 km/h
76.1 km/h Best
74.8 km/h -1.30 km/h
74.7 km/h -1.40 km/h
74.7 km/h -1.40 km/h
74.6 km/h -1.50 km/h
RefReference Winter
74.5 km/h -1.60 km/h
74.5 km/h -1.60 km/h
74.5 km/h -1.60 km/h
73.5 km/h -2.60 km/h
72.8 km/h -3.30 km/h
72.7 km/h -3.40 km/h
72.1 km/h -4.00 km/h
72 km/h -4.10 km/h
70.9 km/h -5.20 km/h
70.8 km/h -5.30 km/h
70.8 km/h -5.30 km/h
70.5 km/h -5.60 km/h

The difference between best and worst was 8.7% (6.7 Km/H).

Wet Circle

Wet Circle Lap Time in seconds

Lower is better ↓
Wet Circle
Position / TyreResultGap to best
RefReference Summer
11.56 s -0.06 s
11.62 s Best
11.69 s +0.07 s
11.74 s +0.12 s
11.83 s +0.21 s
11.86 s +0.24 s
11.9 s +0.28 s
11.94 s +0.32 s
11.95 s +0.33 s
11.96 s +0.34 s
11.99 s +0.37 s
12.01 s +0.39 s
RefReference Winter
12.04 s +0.42 s
12.06 s +0.44 s
12.07 s +0.45 s
12.07 s +0.45 s
12.21 s +0.59 s
12.26 s +0.64 s

The difference between best and worst was 6.1% (0.7 s).

Straight Aqua

Float Speed in Km/H

Higher is better ↑
Straight Aqua
Position / TyreResultGap to best
81.7 km/h Best
80.4 km/h -1.30 km/h
80.4 km/h -1.30 km/h
79.8 km/h -1.90 km/h
79.2 km/h -2.50 km/h
RefReference Summer
79 km/h -2.70 km/h
79 km/h -2.70 km/h
78.6 km/h -3.10 km/h
78.6 km/h -3.10 km/h
77.1 km/h -4.60 km/h
76.1 km/h -5.60 km/h
76.1 km/h -5.60 km/h
75.5 km/h -6.20 km/h
RefReference Winter
73 km/h -8.70 km/h
72.8 km/h -8.90 km/h
72.8 km/h -8.90 km/h
72.3 km/h -9.40 km/h
71.5 km/h -10.20 km/h

The difference between best and worst was 12.5% (10.2 Km/H).

Curved Aquaplaning

Remaining lateral acceleration

Higher is better ↑
Curved Aquaplaning
Position / TyreResultGap to best
3.58 m/sec2 Best
RefReference Summer
3.42 m/sec2 -0.16 m/sec2
3.37 m/sec2 -0.21 m/sec2
3.36 m/sec2 -0.22 m/sec2
3.36 m/sec2 -0.22 m/sec2
3.31 m/sec2 -0.27 m/sec2
3.31 m/sec2 -0.27 m/sec2
3.29 m/sec2 -0.29 m/sec2
3.27 m/sec2 -0.31 m/sec2
3.17 m/sec2 -0.41 m/sec2
3.14 m/sec2 -0.44 m/sec2
3.13 m/sec2 -0.45 m/sec2
3.04 m/sec2 -0.54 m/sec2
2.95 m/sec2 -0.63 m/sec2
RefReference Winter
2.93 m/sec2 -0.65 m/sec2
2.84 m/sec2 -0.74 m/sec2
2.64 m/sec2 -0.94 m/sec2
2.44 m/sec2 -1.14 m/sec2

The difference between best and worst was 31.8% (1.14 m/sec2).

Snow

4

Snow Braking

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

Lower is better ↓
Snow Braking
Position / TyreResultGap to bestResidual speed
RefReference Winter
20.9 m -1.60 m 0 km/h
22.5 m Best 0 km/h
22.9 m +0.40 m 17 km/h
23 m +0.50 m 19 km/h
23.1 m +0.60 m 21 km/h
23.1 m +0.60 m 21 km/h
23.1 m +0.60 m 21 km/h
23.2 m +0.70 m 23 km/h
23.2 m +0.70 m 23 km/h
23.4 m +0.90 m 25 km/h
23.4 m +0.90 m 25 km/h
23.6 m +1.10 m 28 km/h
23.9 m +1.40 m 31 km/h
23.9 m +1.40 m 31 km/h
24.5 m +2.00 m 37 km/h
24.7 m +2.20 m 39 km/h
25.7 m +3.20 m 46 km/h
RefReference Summer
64.3 m +41.80 m 105 km/h

The difference between best and worst was 207.7% (43.4 m ≈ 9.6 Car Lengths). From 130 km/h, the Falken Euroall Season AS220 Pro would still be travelling at 46 km/h when the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 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 ↑
Snow Traction
Position / TyreResultGap to best
RefReference Winter
2890 N +113.00 N
2777 N Best
2765 N -12.00 N
2744 N -33.00 N
2713 N -64.00 N
2688 N -89.00 N
2682 N -95.00 N
2672 N -105.00 N
2660 N -117.00 N
2639 N -138.00 N
2610 N -167.00 N
2600 N -177.00 N
2587 N -190.00 N
2539 N -238.00 N
2509 N -268.00 N
2479 N -298.00 N
2410 N -367.00 N
RefReference Summer
822 N -1,955.00 N

The difference between best and worst was 71.6% (2,068 N).

Snow Handling

Snow handling average speed

Higher is better ↑
Snow Handling
Position / TyreResultGap to best
RefReference Winter
58.8 km/h +0.70 km/h
58.1 km/h Best
57.6 km/h -0.50 km/h
57.6 km/h -0.50 km/h
57.5 km/h -0.60 km/h
57.5 km/h -0.60 km/h
57.4 km/h -0.70 km/h
57.4 km/h -0.70 km/h
57.3 km/h -0.80 km/h
57.1 km/h -1.00 km/h
57 km/h -1.10 km/h
56.4 km/h -1.70 km/h
56.2 km/h -1.90 km/h
55.9 km/h -2.20 km/h
55.5 km/h -2.60 km/h
55.4 km/h -2.70 km/h
54.9 km/h -3.20 km/h
RefReference Summer
1 km/h -57.10 km/h

The difference between best and worst was 98.3% (57.8 Km/H).

Snow Slalom

Lateral acceleration

Higher is better ↑
Snow Slalom
Position / TyreResultGap to best
RefReference Winter
4.27 m/sec2 0.00 m/sec2
4.27 m/sec2 Best
4.23 m/sec2 -0.04 m/sec2
4.18 m/sec2 -0.09 m/sec2
4.16 m/sec2 -0.11 m/sec2
4.08 m/sec2 -0.19 m/sec2
4.08 m/sec2 -0.19 m/sec2
4.04 m/sec2 -0.23 m/sec2
4.02 m/sec2 -0.25 m/sec2
3.92 m/sec2 -0.35 m/sec2
3.9 m/sec2 -0.37 m/sec2
3.82 m/sec2 -0.45 m/sec2
3.8 m/sec2 -0.47 m/sec2
3.79 m/sec2 -0.48 m/sec2
3.67 m/sec2 -0.60 m/sec2
3.63 m/sec2 -0.64 m/sec2
3.57 m/sec2 -0.70 m/sec2
RefReference Summer
1.61 m/sec2 -2.66 m/sec2

The difference between best and worst was 62.3% (2.66 m/sec2).

Comfort

2

Noise

External noise in dB

Lower is better ↓
Noise
Position / TyreResultGap to best
72 dB Best
72.2 dB +0.20 dB
72.3 dB +0.30 dB
RefReference Winter
72.5 dB +0.50 dB
72.6 dB +0.60 dB
72.7 dB +0.70 dB
72.7 dB +0.70 dB
72.8 dB +0.80 dB
72.8 dB +0.80 dB
72.9 dB +0.90 dB
73 dB +1.00 dB
73.1 dB +1.10 dB
73.1 dB +1.10 dB
RefReference Summer
73.2 dB +1.20 dB
73.3 dB +1.30 dB
73.3 dB +1.30 dB
73.3 dB +1.30 dB
74.2 dB +2.20 dB

The difference between best and worst was 3.1% (2.2 dB).

Tyre Weight

Tyre Weight Per Set

Lower is better ↓
Tyre Weight
Position / TyreResultGap to best
34 Kg Best
34.9 Kg +0.90 Kg
35 Kg +1.00 Kg
35.3 Kg +1.30 Kg
35.3 Kg +1.30 Kg
36.2 Kg +2.20 Kg
36.3 Kg +2.30 Kg
36.4 Kg +2.40 Kg
36.4 Kg +2.40 Kg
36.4 Kg +2.40 Kg
36.5 Kg +2.50 Kg
37.2 Kg +3.20 Kg
37.2 Kg +3.20 Kg
37.5 Kg +3.50 Kg
38 Kg +4.00 Kg
38.7 Kg +4.70 Kg

The difference between best and worst was 13.8% (4.7 Kg).

Value

4

Wear

Predicted tread life in KM

Higher is better ↑
Wear
Position / TyreResultGap to best
75,034 KM Best
60,289 KM -14,745 KM
58,923 KM -16,111 KM
57,129 KM -17,905 KM
57,046 KM -17,988 KM
56,012 KM -19,022 KM
51,953 KM -23,081 KM
49,794 KM -25,240 KM
49,009 KM -26,025 KM
44,009 KM -31,025 KM
43,091 KM -31,943 KM
42,447 KM -32,587 KM
40,317 KM -34,717 KM
39,489 KM -35,545 KM
34,319 KM -40,715 KM
30,063 KM -44,971 KM

The difference between best and worst was 59.9% (44,971 KM).

Value

Euros/1000km based on cost/wear

Lower is better ↓
Value
Position / TyreResultGap to bestcost per 1,000 km
4.6 Price/1000 Best €8.66
6.16 Price/1000 +1.56 Price/1000 €13.30
6.47 Price/1000 +1.87 Price/1000 €11.61
7.05 Price/1000 +2.45 Price/1000 €11.77
7.35 Price/1000 +2.75 Price/1000 €13.75
7.61 Price/1000 +3.01 Price/1000 €12.71
8.15 Price/1000 +3.55 Price/1000 €11.25
8.71 Price/1000 +4.11 Price/1000 €12.29
8.76 Price/1000 +4.16 Price/1000 €11.95
9.75 Price/1000 +5.15 Price/1000 €15.46
10.13 Price/1000 +5.53 Price/1000 €13.82
10.13 Price/1000 +5.53 Price/1000 €17.05
10.74 Price/1000 +6.14 Price/1000 €14.73
12.28 Price/1000 +7.68 Price/1000 €16.01
12.53 Price/1000 +7.93 Price/1000 €21.39
12.64 Price/1000 +8.04 Price/1000 €14.97

The difference between best and worst was 174.8% (8.04 Price/1000). Over 40,000 km the cheapest tyre to own (Nexen N Blue 4Season 2) works out €509 cheaper than the most expensive (Falken Euroall Season AS220 Pro).

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 2023 test; financing costs are excluded.

Rolling Resistance

Rolling resistance in kg t

Lower is better ↓
Rolling Resistance
Position / TyreResultGap to bestExtra fuel / year
7.16 kg/t Best £0
7.68 kg/t +0.52 kg/t £32
7.68 kg/t +0.52 kg/t £32
7.69 kg/t +0.53 kg/t £33
7.69 kg/t +0.53 kg/t £33
7.7 kg/t +0.54 kg/t £33
7.86 kg/t +0.70 kg/t £43
RefReference Summer
7.88 kg/t +0.72 kg/t £44
8.01 kg/t +0.85 kg/t £52
8.1 kg/t +0.94 kg/t £58
8.21 kg/t +1.05 kg/t £65
8.24 kg/t +1.08 kg/t £66
8.27 kg/t +1.11 kg/t £68
8.51 kg/t +1.35 kg/t £83
RefReference Winter
8.52 kg/t +1.36 kg/t £84
8.59 kg/t +1.43 kg/t £88
8.73 kg/t +1.57 kg/t £97
9.01 kg/t +1.85 kg/t £114

The difference between best and worst was 25.8% (1.85 kg / t). Over 19,000 km a year at £1.45/L, the Falken Euroall Season AS220 Pro uses about 79 L (£114) more fuel than the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02.

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.

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 ↓
Fuel Consumption
Position / TyreResultGap to bestExtra fuel / year
5.35 l/100km Best £0
5.46 l/100km +0.11 l/100km £30
5.47 l/100km +0.12 l/100km £33
5.48 l/100km +0.13 l/100km £36
5.49 l/100km +0.14 l/100km £39
5.56 l/100km +0.21 l/100km £58
5.57 l/100km +0.22 l/100km £61
5.58 l/100km +0.23 l/100km £63
5.64 l/100km +0.29 l/100km £80
5.65 l/100km +0.30 l/100km £83
5.66 l/100km +0.31 l/100km £85
5.67 l/100km +0.32 l/100km £88
5.68 l/100km +0.33 l/100km £91
5.68 l/100km +0.33 l/100km £91
5.74 l/100km +0.39 l/100km £107
5.78 l/100km +0.43 l/100km £118

The difference between best and worst was 8% (0.43 l/100km). Over 19,000 km a year at £1.45/L, the Vredestein Quatrac uses about 82 L (£118) more fuel than the Dunlop Sport All Season.

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.

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.

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
Wet Braking
100 → 0 km/h
Snow Braking
50 → 0 km/h

More tyre tests

Cross-check this test

All tyre tests

Where these tyres were tested again, and how the verdict held up.

Rate your tyres

My tyres

Saved in this browser on this site. No account needed. Clearing browser data removes your choices.

Vehicle and size

Check the size, load and speed ratings on your vehicle. Saving a size does not confirm fitment.

Saved tyres

Save tyres from a tyre page, test or comparison to keep them here.

Select 2–8 saved tyres. Ranked comparisons require at least two shared tests.