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2023 Auto Zeitung All Season Tyre Test

Jonathan Benson
Data analyzed and reviewed by Jonathan Benson
6 min read Updated
Contents
  1. Introduction
  2. Dry
  3. Wet
  4. Snow
  5. Comfort
  6. Value
  7. Results
  8. Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
  9. Michelin CrossClimate 2
  10. Hankook Kinergy 4S2
  11. Kleber Quadraxer 3
  12. Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2
  13. Vredestein Quatrac Pro+
  14. Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02
  15. Uniroyal AllSeasonExpert 2
  16. Nexen N Blue 4Season 2

The 2023 Auto Zeitung All Season Tyre Test has tested nine popular all season tyres in 215/55 R17.

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Test Size: 215/55 R17
Tyres Tested: 9 tyres
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5 categories (13 tests)
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Dry

The test measures the stopping distance of tyres on a dry surface. The Michelin CrossClimate 2 performed the best with a braking distance of 36m, while the Uniroyal AllSeasonExpert had the longest distance at 41.8m, indicating a variance in dry braking performance among different tyre brands​.

Dry Braking

Spread: 5.80 M (16.1%)|Avg: 38.28 M
Dry braking in meters (100 - 0 km/h) (Lower is better)
  1. Michelin CrossClimate 2
    36.00 M
  2. Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2
    36.70 M
  3. Kleber Quadraxer 3
    37.20 M
  4. Hankook Kinergy 4S2
    37.50 M
  5. Nexen N Blue 4Season 2
    37.90 M
  6. Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
    38.50 M
  7. Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus
    39.40 M
  8. Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02
    39.50 M
  9. Uniroyal AllSeasonExpert 2
    41.80 M

Evaluating the handling characteristics under dry conditions, the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 and Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 performed similarly with times around 83.5s and 83.6s respectively, whereas the Kleber Quadraxer 3 lagged at 85.5s.

Dry Handling

Spread: 2.00 s (2.4%)|Avg: 84.36 s
Dry handling time in seconds (Lower is better)
  1. Hankook Kinergy 4S2
    83.50 s
  2. Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
    83.60 s
  3. Nexen N Blue 4Season 2
    84.00 s
  4. Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02
    84.20 s
  5. Michelin CrossClimate 2
    84.30 s
  6. Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus
    84.30 s
  7. Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2
    84.50 s
  8. Uniroyal AllSeasonExpert 2
    85.30 s
  9. Kleber Quadraxer 3
    85.50 s

Wet

In wet conditions, the braking distances ranged from 40.8m for the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 to 49m for the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2, showing a notable difference in wet braking efficiency among the tyres tested.

Wet Braking

Spread: 8.20 M (20.1%)|Avg: 44.13 M
Wet braking in meters (100 - 0 km/h) (Lower is better)
  1. Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2
    40.80 M
  2. Hankook Kinergy 4S2
    43.00 M
  3. Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
    43.50 M
  4. Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus
    43.50 M
  5. Michelin CrossClimate 2
    43.60 M
  6. Uniroyal AllSeasonExpert 2
    43.70 M
  7. Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02
    44.00 M
  8. Kleber Quadraxer 3
    46.10 M
  9. Nexen N Blue 4Season 2
    49.00 M

This test assessed the tyres' handling performance on a wet track. Michelin CrossClimate 2 and Kleber Quadraxer 3 were on the higher end with times over 101s, while Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 had a better time at 94.4s​.

Wet Handling

Spread: 8.40 s (8.9%)|Avg: 100.10 s
Wet handling time in seconds (Lower is better)
  1. Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02
    94.40 s
  2. Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
    98.50 s
  3. Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2
    98.60 s
  4. Hankook Kinergy 4S2
    99.90 s
  5. Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus
    100.80 s
  6. Michelin CrossClimate 2
    101.60 s
  7. Uniroyal AllSeasonExpert 2
    101.80 s
  8. Nexen N Blue 4Season 2
    102.50 s
  9. Kleber Quadraxer 3
    102.80 s

Tyres were tested on a wet circular track with times ranging from 15.6s for Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 and Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 to 16.4s for Kleber Quadraxer 3 and Nexen N Blue 4Season 2, depicting a small variance in performance.

Wet Circle

Spread: 0.80 s (5.1%)|Avg: 16.01 s
Wet Circle Lap Time in seconds (Lower is better)
  1. Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02
    15.60 s
  2. Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
    15.60 s
  3. Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2
    15.60 s
  4. Hankook Kinergy 4S2
    16.00 s
  5. Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus
    16.00 s
  6. Michelin CrossClimate 2
    16.20 s
  7. Uniroyal AllSeasonExpert 2
    16.30 s
  8. Kleber Quadraxer 3
    16.40 s
  9. Nexen N Blue 4Season 2
    16.40 s

The test measures aquaplaning resistance, with Uniroyal AllSeasonExpert 2 achieving the highest speed of 84.2 Km/H, contrasting with Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 and Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus which were below 75 Km/H.

Straight Aqua

Spread: 10.00 Km/H (11.9%)|Avg: 79.07 Km/H
Float Speed in Km/H (Higher is better)
  1. Uniroyal AllSeasonExpert 2
    84.20 Km/H
  2. Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2
    81.80 Km/H
  3. Kleber Quadraxer 3
    81.70 Km/H
  4. Michelin CrossClimate 2
    81.10 Km/H
  5. Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
    80.00 Km/H
  6. Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02
    77.40 Km/H
  7. Hankook Kinergy 4S2
    76.90 Km/H
  8. Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus
    74.30 Km/H
  9. Nexen N Blue 4Season 2
    74.20 Km/H

Snow

Snow braking distances ranged from 24.9m for Kleber Quadraxer 3 to 26.5m for Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2, indicating the tyres' varying efficiency in snowy conditions.

Snow Braking

Spread: 1.60 M (6.4%)|Avg: 25.48 M
Snow braking in meters (50 - 0 km/h) (Lower is better)
  1. Kleber Quadraxer 3
    24.90 M
  2. Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
    25.10 M
  3. Michelin CrossClimate 2
    25.20 M
  4. Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02
    25.30 M
  5. Hankook Kinergy 4S2
    25.50 M
  6. Uniroyal AllSeasonExpert 2
    25.50 M
  7. Nexen N Blue 4Season 2
    25.60 M
  8. Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus
    25.70 M
  9. Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2
    26.50 M

The force required to move the tyres on snow varied, with Michelin CrossClimate 2 requiring 2727N and Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 requiring only 2442N, showing a difference in snow traction among the tyres.

Snow Traction

Spread: 285.00 N (10.5%)|Avg: 2587.44 N
Pulling Force in Newtons (Higher is better)
  1. Michelin CrossClimate 2
    2727.00 N
  2. Kleber Quadraxer 3
    2687.00 N
  3. Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
    2666.00 N
  4. Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02
    2639.00 N
  5. Hankook Kinergy 4S2
    2562.00 N
  6. Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus
    2557.00 N
  7. Uniroyal AllSeasonExpert 2
    2514.00 N
  8. Nexen N Blue 4Season 2
    2493.00 N
  9. Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2
    2442.00 N

In snow handling, Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 had the longest time at 56.9s, while Michelin CrossClimate 2 and Kleber Quadraxer 3 performed better with times around 51.5s and 51.8s respectively.

Snow Handling

Spread: 5.50 s (10.7%)|Avg: 54.47 s
Snow handling time in seconds (Lower is better)
  1. Michelin CrossClimate 2
    51.50 s
  2. Kleber Quadraxer 3
    51.80 s
  3. Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus
    53.30 s
  4. Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
    53.50 s
  5. Hankook Kinergy 4S2
    54.40 s
  6. Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2
    55.30 s
  7. Nexen N Blue 4Season 2
    56.50 s
  8. Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02
    56.90 s
  9. Uniroyal AllSeasonExpert 2
    57.00 s

This test evaluated the tyres' agility in snowy conditions, with Michelin CrossClimate 2 achieving the highest value of 3.99m/sec^2, contrasting with Uniroyal AllSeasonExpert 2 at 3.51m/sec^2.

Snow Slalom

Spread: 0.48 m/sec2 (12%)|Avg: 3.73 m/sec2
Lateral acceleration (Higher is better)
  1. Michelin CrossClimate 2
    3.99 m/sec2
  2. Kleber Quadraxer 3
    3.98 m/sec2
  3. Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
    3.72 m/sec2
  4. Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2
    3.71 m/sec2
  5. Nexen N Blue 4Season 2
    3.69 m/sec2
  6. Hankook Kinergy 4S2
    3.67 m/sec2
  7. Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02
    3.65 m/sec2
  8. Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus
    3.62 m/sec2
  9. Uniroyal AllSeasonExpert 2
    3.51 m/sec2

Comfort

The comfort ratings were subjective, with Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 scoring 12 points, the highest among the tyres, and Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 scoring the lowest at 6 points.

Subj. Comfort

Spread: 6.00 Points (50%)|Avg: 8.78 Points
Subjective Comfort Score (Higher is better)
  1. Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2
    12.00 Points
  2. Michelin CrossClimate 2
    11.00 Points
  3. Hankook Kinergy 4S2
    10.00 Points
  4. Uniroyal AllSeasonExpert 2
    9.00 Points
  5. Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
    9.00 Points
  6. Kleber Quadraxer 3
    8.00 Points
  7. Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02
    7.00 Points
  8. Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus
    7.00 Points
  9. Nexen N Blue 4Season 2
    6.00 Points

Noise levels varied with Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 being the quietest at 64dB and Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 being the loudest at 69dB, indicating a difference in noise comfort among the tyres.

Noise

Spread: 5.00 dB (7.8%)|Avg: 67.00 dB
External noise in dB (Lower is better)
  1. Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2
    64.00 dB
  2. Michelin CrossClimate 2
    65.00 dB
  3. Uniroyal AllSeasonExpert 2
    66.00 dB
  4. Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02
    67.00 dB
  5. Kleber Quadraxer 3
    67.00 dB
  6. Hankook Kinergy 4S2
    68.00 dB
  7. Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus
    68.00 dB
  8. Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
    69.00 dB
  9. Nexen N Blue 4Season 2
    69.00 dB

Value

Lower rolling resistance indicates better fuel efficiency. The Michelin CrossClimate 2 had the lowest rolling resistance at 6.73kg/t, while Pirelli had the highest at 8.75kg/t. It's important to note that the Pirelli tyre was the SEAL inside puncture resistant version which is a heavier tyre with higher rolling resistance than the standard tyre.

Rolling Resistance

Spread: 2.02 kg / t (30%)|Avg: 7.60 kg / t
Rolling resistance in kg t (Lower is better)
  1. Michelin CrossClimate 2
    6.73 kg / t
  2. Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
    7.00 kg / t
  3. Uniroyal AllSeasonExpert 2
    7.14 kg / t
  4. Kleber Quadraxer 3
    7.40 kg / t
  5. Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus
    7.52 kg / t
  6. Nexen N Blue 4Season 2
    7.80 kg / t
  7. Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02
    8.00 kg / t
  8. Hankook Kinergy 4S2
    8.02 kg / t
  9. Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2
    8.75 kg / t
19,000 km
£1.45/L
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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.

Results

1st

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3

215/55 R17 98W
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
  • EU Label: B/B/70
  • 3PMSF: yes
Test # Result Best Diff %
Dry Braking 6th 38.5 M 36 M +2.5 M 93.51%
Dry Handling 2nd 83.6 s 83.5 s +0.1 s 99.88%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wet Braking 3rd 43.5 M 40.8 M +2.7 M 93.79%
Wet Handling 2nd 98.5 s 94.4 s +4.1 s 95.84%
Wet Circle 1st 15.6 s 100%
Straight Aqua 5th 80 Km/H 84.2 Km/H -4.2 Km/H 95.01%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Snow Braking 2nd 25.1 M 24.9 M +0.2 M 99.2%
Snow Traction 3rd 2666 N 2727 N -61 N 97.76%
Snow Handling 4th 53.5 s 51.5 s +2 s 96.26%
Snow Slalom 3rd 3.72 m/sec2 3.99 m/sec2 -0.27 m/sec2 93.23%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Subj. Comfort 4th 9 Points 12 Points -3 Points 75%
Noise 8th 69 dB 64 dB +5 dB 92.75%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Rolling Resistance 2nd 7 kg / t 6.73 kg / t +0.27 kg / t 96.14%
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Michelin CrossClimate 2

215/55 R17 94W
Michelin CrossClimate 2
  • EU Label: B/B/71
  • 3PMSF: yes
Test # Result Best Diff %
Dry Braking 1st 36 M 100%
Dry Handling 5th 84.3 s 83.5 s +0.8 s 99.05%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wet Braking 5th 43.6 M 40.8 M +2.8 M 93.58%
Wet Handling 6th 101.6 s 94.4 s +7.2 s 92.91%
Wet Circle 6th 16.2 s 15.6 s +0.6 s 96.3%
Straight Aqua 4th 81.1 Km/H 84.2 Km/H -3.1 Km/H 96.32%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Snow Braking 3rd 25.2 M 24.9 M +0.3 M 98.81%
Snow Traction 1st 2727 N 100%
Snow Handling 1st 51.5 s 100%
Snow Slalom 1st 3.99 m/sec2 100%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Subj. Comfort 2nd 11 Points 12 Points -1 Points 91.67%
Noise 2nd 65 dB 64 dB +1 dB 98.46%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Rolling Resistance 1st 6.73 kg / t 100%
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3rd

Hankook Kinergy 4S2

215/55 R17 98W
Hankook Kinergy 4S2
  • EU Label: C/B/72
  • 3PMSF: yes
Test # Result Best Diff %
Dry Braking 4th 37.5 M 36 M +1.5 M 96%
Dry Handling 1st 83.5 s 100%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wet Braking 2nd 43 M 40.8 M +2.2 M 94.88%
Wet Handling 4th 99.9 s 94.4 s +5.5 s 94.49%
Wet Circle 4th 16 s 15.6 s +0.4 s 97.5%
Straight Aqua 7th 76.9 Km/H 84.2 Km/H -7.3 Km/H 91.33%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Snow Braking 5th 25.5 M 24.9 M +0.6 M 97.65%
Snow Traction 5th 2562 N 2727 N -165 N 93.95%
Snow Handling 5th 54.4 s 51.5 s +2.9 s 94.67%
Snow Slalom 6th 3.67 m/sec2 3.99 m/sec2 -0.32 m/sec2 91.98%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Subj. Comfort 3rd 10 Points 12 Points -2 Points 83.33%
Noise 6th 68 dB 64 dB +4 dB 94.12%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Rolling Resistance 8th 8.02 kg / t 6.73 kg / t +1.29 kg / t 83.92%
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Kleber Quadraxer 3

215/55 R17 98W
Kleber Quadraxer 3
  • EU Label: C/B/72
  • 3PMSF: yes
Test # Result Best Diff %
Dry Braking 3rd 37.2 M 36 M +1.2 M 96.77%
Dry Handling 9th 85.5 s 83.5 s +2 s 97.66%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wet Braking 8th 46.1 M 40.8 M +5.3 M 88.5%
Wet Handling 9th 102.8 s 94.4 s +8.4 s 91.83%
Wet Circle 8th 16.4 s 15.6 s +0.8 s 95.12%
Straight Aqua 3rd 81.7 Km/H 84.2 Km/H -2.5 Km/H 97.03%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Snow Braking 1st 24.9 M 100%
Snow Traction 2nd 2687 N 2727 N -40 N 98.53%
Snow Handling 2nd 51.8 s 51.5 s +0.3 s 99.42%
Snow Slalom 2nd 3.98 m/sec2 3.99 m/sec2 -0.01 m/sec2 99.75%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Subj. Comfort 6th 8 Points 12 Points -4 Points 66.67%
Noise 4th 67 dB 64 dB +3 dB 95.52%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Rolling Resistance 4th 7.4 kg / t 6.73 kg / t +0.67 kg / t 90.95%
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Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2

215/55 R17 98W
Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2
  • EU Label: C/A/68
  • 3PMSF: yes
Test # Result Best Diff %
Dry Braking 2nd 36.7 M 36 M +0.7 M 98.09%
Dry Handling 7th 84.5 s 83.5 s +1 s 98.82%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wet Braking 1st 40.8 M 100%
Wet Handling 3rd 98.6 s 94.4 s +4.2 s 95.74%
Wet Circle 1st 15.6 s 100%
Straight Aqua 2nd 81.8 Km/H 84.2 Km/H -2.4 Km/H 97.15%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Snow Braking 9th 26.5 M 24.9 M +1.6 M 93.96%
Snow Traction 9th 2442 N 2727 N -285 N 89.55%
Snow Handling 6th 55.3 s 51.5 s +3.8 s 93.13%
Snow Slalom 4th 3.71 m/sec2 3.99 m/sec2 -0.28 m/sec2 92.98%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Subj. Comfort 1st 12 Points 100%
Noise 1st 64 dB 100%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Rolling Resistance 9th 8.75 kg / t 6.73 kg / t +2.02 kg / t 76.91%
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Vredestein Quatrac Pro+

215/55 R17 98W
Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus
  • EU Label: CB/72
  • 3PMSF: yes
Test # Result Best Diff %
Dry Braking 7th 39.4 M 36 M +3.4 M 91.37%
Dry Handling 5th 84.3 s 83.5 s +0.8 s 99.05%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wet Braking 3rd 43.5 M 40.8 M +2.7 M 93.79%
Wet Handling 5th 100.8 s 94.4 s +6.4 s 93.65%
Wet Circle 4th 16 s 15.6 s +0.4 s 97.5%
Straight Aqua 8th 74.3 Km/H 84.2 Km/H -9.9 Km/H 88.24%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Snow Braking 8th 25.7 M 24.9 M +0.8 M 96.89%
Snow Traction 6th 2557 N 2727 N -170 N 93.77%
Snow Handling 3rd 53.3 s 51.5 s +1.8 s 96.62%
Snow Slalom 8th 3.62 m/sec2 3.99 m/sec2 -0.37 m/sec2 90.73%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Subj. Comfort 7th 7 Points 12 Points -5 Points 58.33%
Noise 6th 68 dB 64 dB +4 dB 94.12%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Rolling Resistance 5th 7.52 kg / t 6.73 kg / t +0.79 kg / t 89.49%
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Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02

215/55 R17 98W
Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02
  • EU Label: C/B/72
  • 3PMSF: yes
Test # Result Best Diff %
Dry Braking 8th 39.5 M 36 M +3.5 M 91.14%
Dry Handling 4th 84.2 s 83.5 s +0.7 s 99.17%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wet Braking 7th 44 M 40.8 M +3.2 M 92.73%
Wet Handling 1st 94.4 s 100%
Wet Circle 1st 15.6 s 100%
Straight Aqua 6th 77.4 Km/H 84.2 Km/H -6.8 Km/H 91.92%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Snow Braking 4th 25.3 M 24.9 M +0.4 M 98.42%
Snow Traction 4th 2639 N 2727 N -88 N 96.77%
Snow Handling 8th 56.9 s 51.5 s +5.4 s 90.51%
Snow Slalom 7th 3.65 m/sec2 3.99 m/sec2 -0.34 m/sec2 91.48%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Subj. Comfort 7th 7 Points 12 Points -5 Points 58.33%
Noise 4th 67 dB 64 dB +3 dB 95.52%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Rolling Resistance 7th 8 kg / t 6.73 kg / t +1.27 kg / t 84.13%
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Uniroyal AllSeasonExpert 2

215/55 R17 98W
Uniroyal AllSeasonExpert 2
  • EU Label: C/C/72
  • 3PMSF: yes
Test # Result Best Diff %
Dry Braking 9th 41.8 M 36 M +5.8 M 86.12%
Dry Handling 8th 85.3 s 83.5 s +1.8 s 97.89%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wet Braking 6th 43.7 M 40.8 M +2.9 M 93.36%
Wet Handling 7th 101.8 s 94.4 s +7.4 s 92.73%
Wet Circle 7th 16.3 s 15.6 s +0.7 s 95.71%
Straight Aqua 1st 84.2 Km/H 100%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Snow Braking 5th 25.5 M 24.9 M +0.6 M 97.65%
Snow Traction 7th 2514 N 2727 N -213 N 92.19%
Snow Handling 9th 57 s 51.5 s +5.5 s 90.35%
Snow Slalom 9th 3.51 m/sec2 3.99 m/sec2 -0.48 m/sec2 87.97%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Subj. Comfort 4th 9 Points 12 Points -3 Points 75%
Noise 3rd 66 dB 64 dB +2 dB 96.97%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Rolling Resistance 3rd 7.14 kg / t 6.73 kg / t +0.41 kg / t 94.26%
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Nexen N Blue 4Season 2

215/55 R17 98W
Nexen N Blue 4Season 2
  • EU Label: C/A/72
  • 3PMSF: yes
Test # Result Best Diff %
Dry Braking 5th 37.9 M 36 M +1.9 M 94.99%
Dry Handling 3rd 84 s 83.5 s +0.5 s 99.4%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wet Braking 9th 49 M 40.8 M +8.2 M 83.27%
Wet Handling 8th 102.5 s 94.4 s +8.1 s 92.1%
Wet Circle 8th 16.4 s 15.6 s +0.8 s 95.12%
Straight Aqua 9th 74.2 Km/H 84.2 Km/H -10 Km/H 88.12%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Snow Braking 7th 25.6 M 24.9 M +0.7 M 97.27%
Snow Traction 8th 2493 N 2727 N -234 N 91.42%
Snow Handling 7th 56.5 s 51.5 s +5 s 91.15%
Snow Slalom 5th 3.69 m/sec2 3.99 m/sec2 -0.3 m/sec2 92.48%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Subj. Comfort 9th 6 Points 12 Points -6 Points 50%
Noise 8th 69 dB 64 dB +5 dB 92.75%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Rolling Resistance 6th 7.8 kg / t 6.73 kg / t +1.07 kg / t 86.28%
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Discussion

3 comments
  1. tataradi archived

    Ok. 2023 Auto Zeitung All Season Tyre Test.
    Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2

    Wet Braking 1st
    Wet Circle 1st
    Subj. Comfort 1st
    Noise 1st
    Rolling Resistance 1st

    Placed 5th, with comment "Unbeatable on wet roads, but weak in snow. High rolling resistance lands it in fifth place." High rolling resistance? Please, read again Rolling Resistance test. 1st!
    And, all-season tyres are not winter tyres. People who live in snowy areas will certainly not buy all-season tyres. Therefore, the fact that they are not very good in the snow should not push them to the fifth place.
    It is the only tyre to win in five categories.
    In my opinion, they should be the first.

    #9187
    1. TyreReviews tataradi archived

      There was an issue with the rolling resistance table, that's been updated and it was last in that test.

      But i agree with you, the German testers care too much about the snow performance in their scoring system.

      #9188
    2. TyreReviews tataradi archived

      Also worth noting that the rolling resistance was affected as it was the seal inside version of the tyre

      #9189