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2024 AutoBild 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
225/50 R17
Tyres tested
15
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
34.9 m -1.90 m 0 km/h
36.8 m Best 0 km/h
36.9 m +0.10 m 7 km/h
37.9 m +1.10 m 22 km/h
38.5 m +1.70 m 27 km/h
38.9 m +2.10 m 30 km/h
39.9 m +3.10 m 36 km/h
40 m +3.20 m 37 km/h
40.2 m +3.40 m 38 km/h
40.2 m +3.40 m 38 km/h
40.6 m +3.80 m 40 km/h
40.9 m +4.10 m 41 km/h
41.5 m +4.70 m 44 km/h
41.6 m +4.80 m 44 km/h
RefReference Winter
42.3 m +5.50 m 47 km/h
42.5 m +5.70 m 48 km/h
43.1 m +6.30 m 50 km/h

The difference between best and worst was 23.5% (8.2 m ≈ 1.8 Car Lengths). From 130 km/h, the Viking Fourtech Plus would still be travelling at 50 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.

Dry Handling

Dry Handling Average Speed

Higher is better ↑
Dry Handling
Position / TyreResultGap to best
RefReference Summer
96.5 km/h +0.50 km/h
96 km/h Best
95.9 km/h -0.10 km/h
95.8 km/h -0.20 km/h
95.5 km/h -0.50 km/h
95.3 km/h -0.70 km/h
94.8 km/h -1.20 km/h
94.5 km/h -1.50 km/h
94.5 km/h -1.50 km/h
94.4 km/h -1.60 km/h
94.3 km/h -1.70 km/h
94.2 km/h -1.80 km/h
94.1 km/h -1.90 km/h
94 km/h -2.00 km/h
93.9 km/h -2.10 km/h
93.7 km/h -2.30 km/h
RefReference Winter
92.5 km/h -3.50 km/h

The difference between best and worst was 4.1% (4 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
47.6 m -2.90 m 0 km/h
50.5 m Best 0 km/h
53.5 m +3.00 m 31 km/h
53.6 m +3.10 m 31 km/h
55.2 m +4.70 m 38 km/h
55.4 m +4.90 m 39 km/h
55.4 m +4.90 m 39 km/h
56.4 m +5.90 m 42 km/h
56.6 m +6.10 m 43 km/h
57.3 m +6.80 m 45 km/h
RefReference Winter
57.4 m +6.90 m 45 km/h
57.9 m +7.40 m 46 km/h
58.4 m +7.90 m 48 km/h
58.6 m +8.10 m 48 km/h
59 m +8.50 m 49 km/h
59 m +8.50 m 49 km/h
59.8 m +9.30 m 51 km/h

The difference between best and worst was 25.6% (12.2 m ≈ 2.7 Car Lengths). From 130 km/h, the Linglong Grip Master 4S would still be travelling at 51 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
78.3 km/h +3.00 km/h
75.3 km/h Best
75.2 km/h -0.10 km/h
75.1 km/h -0.20 km/h
74.3 km/h -1.00 km/h
74.1 km/h -1.20 km/h
73.9 km/h -1.40 km/h
72.5 km/h -2.80 km/h
72.4 km/h -2.90 km/h
72.3 km/h -3.00 km/h
72.1 km/h -3.20 km/h
71.9 km/h -3.40 km/h
71.3 km/h -4.00 km/h
RefReference Winter
70.8 km/h -4.50 km/h
70.6 km/h -4.70 km/h
69.5 km/h -5.80 km/h
68.6 km/h -6.70 km/h

The difference between best and worst was 12.4% (9.7 Km/H).

Wet Circle

Wet Circle Lap Time in seconds

Lower is better ↓
Wet Circle
Position / TyreResultGap to best
RefReference Summer
11.31 s -0.09 s
11.4 s Best
11.45 s +0.05 s
11.53 s +0.13 s
11.55 s +0.15 s
11.63 s +0.23 s
11.66 s +0.26 s
11.66 s +0.26 s
11.76 s +0.36 s
11.89 s +0.49 s
11.9 s +0.50 s
RefReference Winter
12 s +0.60 s
12.01 s +0.61 s
12.1 s +0.70 s
12.1 s +0.70 s
12.25 s +0.85 s
12.26 s +0.86 s

The difference between best and worst was 8.4% (0.95 s).

Straight Aqua

Float Speed in Km/H

Higher is better ↑
Straight Aqua
Position / TyreResultGap to best
79.4 km/h Best
RefReference Summer
77.6 km/h -1.80 km/h
76.4 km/h -3.00 km/h
75.9 km/h -3.50 km/h
RefReference Winter
75.8 km/h -3.60 km/h
75.3 km/h -4.10 km/h
75 km/h -4.40 km/h
74.9 km/h -4.50 km/h
74.7 km/h -4.70 km/h
74.4 km/h -5.00 km/h
74.3 km/h -5.10 km/h
74.3 km/h -5.10 km/h
72.9 km/h -6.50 km/h
72.8 km/h -6.60 km/h
72.6 km/h -6.80 km/h
71 km/h -8.40 km/h
69.4 km/h -10.00 km/h

The difference between best and worst was 12.6% (10 Km/H).

Curved Aquaplaning

Remaining lateral acceleration

Higher is better ↑
Curved Aquaplaning
Position / TyreResultGap to best
RefReference Summer
3.71 m/sec2 +0.24 m/sec2
RefReference Winter
3.51 m/sec2 +0.04 m/sec2
3.47 m/sec2 Best
3.36 m/sec2 -0.11 m/sec2
3.32 m/sec2 -0.15 m/sec2
3.24 m/sec2 -0.23 m/sec2
3.24 m/sec2 -0.23 m/sec2
3.24 m/sec2 -0.23 m/sec2
3.18 m/sec2 -0.29 m/sec2
3.15 m/sec2 -0.32 m/sec2
3.11 m/sec2 -0.36 m/sec2
3.09 m/sec2 -0.38 m/sec2
3.04 m/sec2 -0.43 m/sec2
2.95 m/sec2 -0.52 m/sec2
2.95 m/sec2 -0.52 m/sec2
2.89 m/sec2 -0.58 m/sec2
2.64 m/sec2 -0.83 m/sec2

The difference between best and worst was 28.8% (1.07 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
22.7 m -0.60 m 0 km/h
23.3 m Best 0 km/h
23.4 m +0.10 m 8 km/h
23.8 m +0.50 m 19 km/h
23.9 m +0.60 m 21 km/h
23.9 m +0.60 m 21 km/h
24 m +0.70 m 22 km/h
24.1 m +0.80 m 24 km/h
24.3 m +1.00 m 26 km/h
24.3 m +1.00 m 26 km/h
24.4 m +1.10 m 28 km/h
24.4 m +1.10 m 28 km/h
25.4 m +2.10 m 37 km/h
25.5 m +2.20 m 38 km/h
25.6 m +2.30 m 39 km/h
26.3 m +3.00 m 44 km/h
RefReference Summer
60.3 m +37.00 m 102 km/h

The difference between best and worst was 165.6% (37.6 m ≈ 8.4 Car Lengths). From 130 km/h, the Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 would still be travelling at 44 km/h when the GT Radial ClimateActive 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
2866 N +121.00 N
2745 N Best
2727 N -18.00 N
2698 N -47.00 N
2688 N -57.00 N
2682 N -63.00 N
2668 N -77.00 N
2653 N -92.00 N
2645 N -100.00 N
2610 N -135.00 N
2609 N -136.00 N
2605 N -140.00 N
2601 N -144.00 N
2528 N -217.00 N
2459 N -286.00 N
2355 N -390.00 N
RefReference Summer
1040 N -1,705.00 N

The difference between best and worst was 63.7% (1,826 N).

Snow Handling

Snow handling average speed

Higher is better ↑
Snow Handling
Position / TyreResultGap to best
55.4 km/h Best
55.1 km/h -0.30 km/h
RefReference Winter
54.9 km/h -0.50 km/h
54.7 km/h -0.70 km/h
54.4 km/h -1.00 km/h
53.9 km/h -1.50 km/h
53.3 km/h -2.10 km/h
53 km/h -2.40 km/h
52.9 km/h -2.50 km/h
52.6 km/h -2.80 km/h
52.5 km/h -2.90 km/h
52.4 km/h -3.00 km/h
51.9 km/h -3.50 km/h
51.6 km/h -3.80 km/h
51.6 km/h -3.80 km/h
50 km/h -5.40 km/h

The difference between best and worst was 9.7% (5.4 Km/H).

Snow Slalom

Lateral acceleration

Higher is better ↑
Snow Slalom
Position / TyreResultGap to best
4.36 m/sec2 Best
4.26 m/sec2 -0.10 m/sec2
4.22 m/sec2 -0.14 m/sec2
4.16 m/sec2 -0.20 m/sec2
4.12 m/sec2 -0.24 m/sec2
RefReference Winter
4.07 m/sec2 -0.29 m/sec2
4.02 m/sec2 -0.34 m/sec2
3.97 m/sec2 -0.39 m/sec2
3.92 m/sec2 -0.44 m/sec2
3.92 m/sec2 -0.44 m/sec2
3.92 m/sec2 -0.44 m/sec2
3.92 m/sec2 -0.44 m/sec2
3.87 m/sec2 -0.49 m/sec2
3.78 m/sec2 -0.58 m/sec2
3.68 m/sec2 -0.68 m/sec2
3.68 m/sec2 -0.68 m/sec2
RefReference Summer
1.53 m/sec2 -2.83 m/sec2

The difference between best and worst was 64.9% (2.83 m/sec2).

Comfort

1

Noise

External noise in dB

Lower is better ↓
Noise
Position / TyreResultGap to best
71.7 dB Best
71.8 dB +0.10 dB
72 dB +0.30 dB
72 dB +0.30 dB
72 dB +0.30 dB
72 dB +0.30 dB
72.2 dB +0.50 dB
RefReference Winter
72.3 dB +0.60 dB
72.4 dB +0.70 dB
72.4 dB +0.70 dB
72.5 dB +0.80 dB
72.5 dB +0.80 dB
72.7 dB +1.00 dB
72.8 dB +1.10 dB
73 dB +1.30 dB
73.1 dB +1.40 dB
RefReference Summer
74.6 dB +2.90 dB

The difference between best and worst was 4% (2.9 dB).

Value

5

Wear

Predicted tread life in KM

Higher is better ↑
Wear
Position / TyreResultGap to best
67,410 KM Best
63,870 KM -3,540 KM
62,680 KM -4,730 KM
55,140 KM -12,270 KM
54,800 KM -12,610 KM
50,270 KM -17,140 KM
49,430 KM -17,980 KM
49,330 KM -18,080 KM
49,300 KM -18,110 KM
45,360 KM -22,050 KM
42,900 KM -24,510 KM
42,330 KM -25,080 KM
41,400 KM -26,010 KM
40,800 KM -26,610 KM
40,800 KM -26,610 KM

The difference between best and worst was 39.5% (26,610 KM).

Value

Euros/1000km based on cost/wear

Lower is better ↓
Value
Position / TyreResultGap to bestcost per 1,000 km
7.2 Price/1000 Best €16.03
7.36 Price/1000 +0.16 Price/1000 €8.45
7.57 Price/1000 +0.37 Price/1000 €9.68
9.34 Price/1000 +2.14 Price/1000 €13.18
10.15 Price/1000 +2.95 Price/1000 €12.75
10.31 Price/1000 +3.11 Price/1000 €16.20
10.69 Price/1000 +3.49 Price/1000 €11.88
11.03 Price/1000 +3.83 Price/1000 €11.60
11.1 Price/1000 +3.90 Price/1000 €19.05
11.96 Price/1000 +4.76 Price/1000 €15.15
12 Price/1000 +4.80 Price/1000 €15.03
12.57 Price/1000 +5.37 Price/1000 €14.52
12.79 Price/1000 +5.59 Price/1000 €16.37
12.99 Price/1000 +5.79 Price/1000 €16.07
13.23 Price/1000 +6.03 Price/1000 €17.96

The difference between best and worst was 83.8% (6.03 Price/1000). Over 40,000 km the cheapest tyre to own (Toyo Celsius AS2) works out €424 cheaper than the most expensive (Kumho Solus 4S HA32+).

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 2024 test; financing costs are excluded.

Rolling Resistance

Rolling resistance in kg t

Lower is better ↓
Rolling Resistance
Position / TyreResultGap to bestExtra fuel / year
7.38 kg/t Best £0
7.4 kg/t +0.02 kg/t £1
7.53 kg/t +0.15 kg/t £9
7.68 kg/t +0.30 kg/t £18
7.71 kg/t +0.33 kg/t £20
7.72 kg/t +0.34 kg/t £20
7.76 kg/t +0.38 kg/t £23
7.77 kg/t +0.39 kg/t £23
7.8 kg/t +0.42 kg/t £25
RefReference Winter
7.88 kg/t +0.50 kg/t £30
7.95 kg/t +0.57 kg/t £34
RefReference Summer
7.95 kg/t +0.57 kg/t £34
8.1 kg/t +0.72 kg/t £43
8.24 kg/t +0.86 kg/t £51
8.67 kg/t +1.29 kg/t £77
9.21 kg/t +1.83 kg/t £109
9.45 kg/t +2.07 kg/t £124

The difference between best and worst was 28% (2.07 kg / t). Over 19,000 km a year at £1.45/L, the Linglong Grip Master 4S uses about 85 L (£124) more fuel than the Toyo Celsius AS2.

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
4.6 l/100km Best £0
4.74 l/100km +0.14 l/100km £39
4.77 l/100km +0.17 l/100km £47
4.77 l/100km +0.17 l/100km £47
4.78 l/100km +0.18 l/100km £50
4.79 l/100km +0.19 l/100km £52
4.8 l/100km +0.20 l/100km £55
4.81 l/100km +0.21 l/100km £58
4.82 l/100km +0.22 l/100km £61
4.91 l/100km +0.31 l/100km £85
4.91 l/100km +0.31 l/100km £85
4.92 l/100km +0.32 l/100km £88
4.93 l/100km +0.33 l/100km £91
5.06 l/100km +0.46 l/100km £127
5.06 l/100km +0.46 l/100km £127

The difference between best and worst was 10% (0.46 l/100km). Over 19,000 km a year at £1.45/L, the Kumho Solus 4S HA32+ uses about 87 L (£127) more fuel than the Viking Fourtech Plus.

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.

Abrasion

Total weight loss after wear test in grams

Lower is better ↓
Abrasion
Position / TyreResultGap to best
527 g Best
533 g +6.00 g
541 g +14.00 g
545 g +18.00 g
607 g +80.00 g
609 g +82.00 g
612 g +85.00 g
669 g +142.00 g
684 g +157.00 g
723 g +196.00 g
761 g +234.00 g
791 g +264.00 g
833 g +306.00 g
871 g +344.00 g
1116 g +589.00 g

The difference between best and worst was 111.8% (589 g).

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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