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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.
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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 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 ↑| Position / Tyre | Result | Gap 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
5Wet Braking
Wet braking in meters (100 - 0 km/h)
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tyre | Result | Gap to best | Residual 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 ↑| Position / Tyre | Result | Gap 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 ↓| Position / Tyre | Result | Gap 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 ↑| Position / Tyre | Result | Gap 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 ↑| Position / Tyre | Result | Gap 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
4Snow Braking
Snow braking in meters (50 - 0 km/h)
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tyre | Result | Gap to best | Residual 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 ↑| Position / Tyre | Result | Gap 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 ↑| Position / Tyre | Result | Gap 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 ↑| Position / Tyre | Result | Gap 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
2Noise
External noise in dB
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tyre | Result | Gap 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 ↓| Position / Tyre | Result | Gap 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
4Wear
Predicted tread life in KM
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tyre | Result | Gap 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 ↓| Position / Tyre | Result | Gap to best | cost 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 ↓| Position / Tyre | Result | Gap to best | Extra 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.
Fuel Consumption
Fuel consumption in Litres per 100 km
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tyre | Result | Gap to best | Extra 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.
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
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