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2025 ADAC All Season Tyre Test

Overall test winnerGoodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3

The German motor club ADAC is at the very peak of tyre testing, so any new test of theirs is extremely exciting.

Data analyzed and reviewed byJonathan Benson
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Tyres tested
16
Tested size
225/45 R17
Disciplines
13

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16 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

+The Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 has the highest predicted mileage and the lowest abrasion in the test, joint second-shortest ice braking, and is fourth for snow braking and for wet braking on both surfaces, with good wet handling.

−Dry steering lacks precision and dry braking is only mid-field, straight-line aquaplaning is below average, and it is one of the louder tyres.

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2nd

Continental AllSeasonContact 2

+The Continental AllSeasonContact 2 is the only tyre rated good for both safety and the environment. It stops shortest on wet asphalt and wet concrete, has the fourth-highest predicted mileage and handles well on dry roads.

−Aquaplaning resistance is below average both straight and in bends, ice braking is in the bottom five, and it is one of the dearer tyres per kilometre.

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3rd

Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3

+The Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 is the best tyre on dry roads, with the shortest dry braking and precise steering. It also shares the best result for aquaplaning in bends, is second in a straight line and third for wet braking on both surfaces.

−Snow braking is second from last, and its winter results fall away compared with its dry and wet performance.

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4th

Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6

+The Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 is best for straight-line aquaplaning, second for dry braking and second for wet braking on both surfaces, with precise wet handling.

−Its snow braking, snow traction and ice braking are below average, it is the third-loudest tyre and its fuel consumption is among the highest.

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5th

Michelin CrossClimate 2

+The Michelin CrossClimate 2 is the best tyre in winter, with the most snow traction and a share of the shortest snow braking. It is also third for dry braking, one of the quieter and more economical tyres, and has the fourth-lowest abrasion.

−Wet grip is only average, aquaplaning resistance in bends is below average, and it is the second most expensive tyre per kilometre.

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6th

Dunlop All Season 2

+The Dunlop All Season 2 has the second-highest predicted mileage and joint second-lowest abrasion, is fourth for snow traction and joint fourth for ice braking, with good wet braking and handling.

−Dry braking is in the bottom five, the steering on dry roads lacks precision, and its aquaplaning resistance is only mid-field.

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7th

BFGoodrich Advantage All Season

+The BFGoodrich Advantage All-Season is second for snow traction, third for straight-line aquaplaning and fourth for dry braking, with good dry handling and low fuel consumption.

−It has the third-lowest predicted mileage and is the most expensive tyre per kilometre, and its wet braking is below average on both surfaces.

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8th

Viking Fourtech Plus

+The Viking FourTech Plus shares the best result for aquaplaning in bends and is joint fifth for wet braking on concrete.

−Dry steering lacks precision, and its dry braking, ice braking, snow traction and predicted mileage are all in the bottom four.

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9th

Vredestein Quatrac Pro+

+The Vredestein Quatrac Pro+ is joint second quietest and fifth for wet braking on both surfaces.

−It has the highest abrasion in the test, is third from last for ice braking and snow traction, and its dry steering lacks precision, with early oversteer.

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10th

Barum Quartaris 5

+The Barum Quartaris 5 shares the shortest snow braking and performs well in winter overall.

−It has the longest dry braking distance and is the loudest tyre in the test, with delayed, imprecise steering and early oversteer on dry roads.

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11th

Nexen N Blue 4Season 2

+The Nexen N'Blue 4Season 2 is the quietest tyre in the test, stops shortest on ice, shares the shortest snow braking and is third for snow traction, with good dry braking.

−Its predicted mileage is the second lowest, the dry steering is imprecise with early oversteer, and it is weak against aquaplaning in bends.

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12th

Superia Ecoblue2 4S

+The Superia Ecoblue2 4S is good in winter, joint fifth for snow braking and snow traction and sixth for ice braking.

−It has the lowest predicted mileage in the test and is weak in the wet: third from last for wet braking on both surfaces and for straight-line aquaplaning.

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13th

CST Medallion All Season ACP1

+The CST Medallion All Season ACP1 shares the best result for aquaplaning in bends, has the fifth-highest predicted mileage and is the third-cheapest tyre per kilometre.

−Its winter performance is poor: last for ice braking and second from last for snow traction. It is also the second-loudest tyre, with the second-longest dry braking.

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14th

Aplus AS909

+The Aplus AS909 is the cheapest tyre per kilometre, with the lowest fuel consumption, the third-highest predicted mileage, joint second-lowest abrasion and joint second-shortest ice braking.

−It is very weak in the wet: second-longest wet braking on both surfaces, second from last for straight-line aquaplaning and last in bends.

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15th

Arivo Carlorful AS

+The Arivo Carlorful A/S is the second-cheapest tyre per kilometre, joint second quietest and one of the more economical on fuel.

−It is the worst tyre in the wet, with the longest wet braking on both surfaces, the weakest straight-line aquaplaning and very low wet grip.

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16th

Petlas Multi Action PT 565

+The Petlas Multi Action PT565 is joint fourth for aquaplaning both straight and in bends.

−It is the worst tyre in winter: last for snow braking and snow traction and second from last for ice braking. Dry steering is imprecise and it oversteers early.

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2025 ADAC All Season Tyre Test · 225/45 R17

TyreGoodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3Continental AllSeasonContact 2Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6Michelin CrossClimate 2Dunlop All Season 2BFGoodrich Advantage All SeasonViking Fourtech PlusVredestein Quatrac Pro+Barum Quartaris 5Nexen N Blue 4Season 2Superia Ecoblue2 4SCST Medallion All Season ACP1Aplus AS909Arivo Carlorful ASPetlas Multi Action PT 565
Position1st2nd3rd4th5th6th7th8th9th10th11th12th13th14th15th16th
Category scores (% of best)
Dry88.8%93.1%100%98.7%97.7%88%96.7%86.6%88.2%83.9%93.6%90.7%85%90.1%90.1%86.6%
Wet96.2%98.2%98.1%99.2%93.8%94.2%92.1%95.1%93.4%89.3%90.6%82.4%88.4%77.9%73.7%88.7%
Snow96.5%96.7%93.4%93.6%100%96.9%97%91.8%90.7%97.7%98.6%96.7%89.3%94.1%92%69.8%
Ice96.6%91%92.2%91.6%96%96%92.8%90.5%86.1%91.6%100%93.4%75.9%96.6%92.2%78%
Comfort97.8%98.3%97.9%97%98.8%98.2%98.5%97.9%98.9%95.4%100%98.5%96.7%97.9%98.9%97.1%
Value93%75.2%77.2%74.7%78.7%90.5%73.8%62.6%72.5%74.1%71.9%69.1%80%95.8%86.6%79.4%
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The evidence behind the verdict

The German motor club ADAC is at the very peak of tyre testing, so any new test of theirs is extremely exciting. For 2025 ADAC has tested popular all season tyres in the common 225/45 R17 size, and included a wear test and a real world economy test. Sadly this test was started before the introduction of the CrossClimate 3.

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
Wet Braking - Concrete
100 → 0 km/h
Snow Braking
30 → 0 km/h
Ice Braking
20 → 0 km/h

Even with ADAC's rather unique way of testing, the winners are not a surprise, with Goodyear, Continental and Pirelli taking the top spots. The most interesting piece of data was the wear result of the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 - all but matching the Michelin CrossClimate 2 and beating the Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6, but none of the leading tyres could get close to the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 impressive wear results.

As usual, ADAC only present a selection of data, but be sure to visit their site for their detailed thoughts on the test results. This is perhaps the first year ADAC has described a number of the tyres as good to replace a summer and winter tyre combination, though half the tyres were still not up to their high standards.

Dry

The Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 led the Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 in braking, with the cheaper tyres performing poorly, stopping over 8 meters further on.

Dry Braking

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

Lower is better ↓
Position / TyreResultGap to bestResidual speed
1Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
 38 m Best 0 km/h
2Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6
 38.5 m +0.50 m 15 km/h
3Michelin CrossClimate 2
 38.9 m +0.90 m 20 km/h
4BFGoodrich Advantage All Season
 39.3 m +1.30 m 24 km/h
5Nexen N Blue 4Season 2
 40.6 m +2.60 m 33 km/h
6Continental AllSeasonContact 2
 40.8 m +2.80 m 34 km/h
7Superia Ecoblue2 4S
 41.9 m +3.90 m 40 km/h
8Arivo Carlorful AS
 42.2 m +4.20 m 41 km/h
8Aplus AS909
 42.2 m +4.20 m 41 km/h
10Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
 42.8 m +4.80 m 44 km/h
11Vredestein Quatrac Pro+
 43.1 m +5.10 m 45 km/h
12Dunlop All Season 2
 43.2 m +5.20 m 45 km/h
13Petlas Multi Action PT 565
 43.9 m +5.90 m 48 km/h
13Viking Fourtech Plus
 43.9 m +5.90 m 48 km/h
15CST Medallion All Season ACP1
 44.7 m +6.70 m 50 km/h
16Barum Quartaris 5
 45.3 m +7.30 m 52 km/h

The difference between best and worst was 19.2% (7.3 m ≈ 1.6 Car Lengths). From 130 km/h, the Barum Quartaris 5 would still be travelling at 52 km/h when the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 had stopped.

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

Wet

There was nearly a 10 meter difference between the best and worst all season tyres in wet braking, with Continental, Bridgestone and Pirelli leading the pack.

Wet Braking

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

Lower is better ↓
Position / TyreResultGap to bestResidual speed
1Continental AllSeasonContact 2
 31.3 m Best 0 km/h
2Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6
 31.6 m +0.30 m 13 km/h
3Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
 32.5 m +1.20 m 25 km/h
4Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
 33.2 m +1.90 m 31 km/h
5Vredestein Quatrac Pro+
 33.4 m +2.10 m 33 km/h
6Michelin CrossClimate 2
 33.6 m +2.30 m 34 km/h
6Nexen N Blue 4Season 2
 33.6 m +2.30 m 34 km/h
8Dunlop All Season 2
 33.7 m +2.40 m 35 km/h
9Viking Fourtech Plus
 34.1 m +2.80 m 37 km/h
10BFGoodrich Advantage All Season
 34.3 m +3.00 m 38 km/h
11Barum Quartaris 5
 35.6 m +4.30 m 45 km/h
12Petlas Multi Action PT 565
 36.3 m +5.00 m 48 km/h
13CST Medallion All Season ACP1
 36.6 m +5.30 m 49 km/h
14Superia Ecoblue2 4S
 37.6 m +6.30 m 53 km/h
15Aplus AS909
 39.1 m +7.80 m 58 km/h
16Arivo Carlorful AS
 42.6 m +11.30 m 67 km/h

The difference between best and worst was 36.1% (11.3 m ≈ 2.5 Car Lengths). From 130 km/h, the Arivo Carlorful AS would still be travelling at 67 km/h when the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 had stopped.

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

The order was almost the same when wet braking on concrete.

Wet Braking - Concrete

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

Lower is better ↓
Position / TyreResultGap to bestResidual speed
1Continental AllSeasonContact 2
 38.4 m Best 0 km/h
2Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6
 38.5 m +0.10 m 7 km/h
3Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
 38.8 m +0.40 m 13 km/h
4Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
 39.1 m +0.70 m 17 km/h
5Vredestein Quatrac Pro+
 39.7 m +1.30 m 24 km/h
5Viking Fourtech Plus
 39.7 m +1.30 m 24 km/h
7Dunlop All Season 2
 40.2 m +1.80 m 28 km/h
8Michelin CrossClimate 2
 40.5 m +2.10 m 30 km/h
9Nexen N Blue 4Season 2
 41 m +2.60 m 33 km/h
10BFGoodrich Advantage All Season
 42.1 m +3.70 m 39 km/h
11Barum Quartaris 5
 43.3 m +4.90 m 44 km/h
12Petlas Multi Action PT 565
 44 m +5.60 m 46 km/h
13CST Medallion All Season ACP1
 44.4 m +6.00 m 48 km/h
14Superia Ecoblue2 4S
 46.5 m +8.10 m 54 km/h
15Aplus AS909
 49.6 m +11.20 m 62 km/h
16Arivo Carlorful AS
 52.6 m +14.20 m 68 km/h

The difference between best and worst was 37% (14.2 m ≈ 3.2 Car Lengths). From 130 km/h, the Arivo Carlorful AS would still be travelling at 68 km/h when the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 had stopped.

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

PIrelli and Bridgestone were the best of the top performers in the deeper water of aquaplaning.

Straight Aqua

Float Speed in Km/H

Higher is better ↑
Position / TyreResultGap to best
1Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6
 78.5 km/h Best
2Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
 78.3 km/h -0.20 km/h
3BFGoodrich Advantage All Season
 77.1 km/h -1.40 km/h
4Petlas Multi Action PT 565
 76 km/h -2.50 km/h
4Michelin CrossClimate 2
 76 km/h -2.50 km/h
6Viking Fourtech Plus
 75.7 km/h -2.80 km/h
7CST Medallion All Season ACP1
 75.4 km/h -3.10 km/h
8Dunlop All Season 2
 75.3 km/h -3.20 km/h
9Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
 74.9 km/h -3.60 km/h
10Barum Quartaris 5
 73.3 km/h -5.20 km/h
11Continental AllSeasonContact 2
 73 km/h -5.50 km/h
12Nexen N Blue 4Season 2
 71.7 km/h -6.80 km/h
13Vredestein Quatrac Pro+
 70.6 km/h -7.90 km/h
14Superia Ecoblue2 4S
 70.4 km/h -8.10 km/h
15Aplus AS909
 66.4 km/h -12.10 km/h
16Arivo Carlorful AS
 65.6 km/h -12.90 km/h

The difference between best and worst was 16.4% (12.9 Km/H).

Curved Aquaplaning

Remaining lateral acceleration

Higher is better ↑
Position / TyreResultGap to best
1CST Medallion All Season ACP1
 2.8 m/sec2 Best
1Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
 2.8 m/sec2 Best
1Viking Fourtech Plus
 2.8 m/sec2 Best
4Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
 2.7 m/sec2 -0.10 m/sec2
4Petlas Multi Action PT 565
 2.7 m/sec2 -0.10 m/sec2
4Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6
 2.7 m/sec2 -0.10 m/sec2
7Barum Quartaris 5
 2.6 m/sec2 -0.20 m/sec2
7BFGoodrich Advantage All Season
 2.6 m/sec2 -0.20 m/sec2
7Dunlop All Season 2
 2.6 m/sec2 -0.20 m/sec2
10Michelin CrossClimate 2
 2.5 m/sec2 -0.30 m/sec2
10Continental AllSeasonContact 2
 2.5 m/sec2 -0.30 m/sec2
12Vredestein Quatrac Pro+
 2.3 m/sec2 -0.50 m/sec2
13Superia Ecoblue2 4S
 2 m/sec2 -0.80 m/sec2
14Nexen N Blue 4Season 2
 1.9 m/sec2 -0.90 m/sec2
14Arivo Carlorful AS
 1.9 m/sec2 -0.90 m/sec2
16Aplus AS909
 1.8 m/sec2 -1.00 m/sec2

The difference between best and worst was 35.7% (1 m/sec2).

Snow

Barum, Michelin and Nexen tied for the best result in snow braking, with all the tyres other than the Petlas performing relatively well.

Snow Braking

Snow braking in meters (30 - 0 km/h)

Lower is better ↓
Position / TyreResultGap to bestResidual speed
1Barum Quartaris 5
 9 m Best 0 km/h
1Michelin CrossClimate 2
 9 m Best 0 km/h
1Nexen N Blue 4Season 2
 9 m Best 0 km/h
4Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
 9.1 m +0.10 m 14 km/h
5Continental AllSeasonContact 2
 9.2 m +0.20 m 19 km/h
5Dunlop All Season 2
 9.2 m +0.20 m 19 km/h
5Superia Ecoblue2 4S
 9.2 m +0.20 m 19 km/h
8BFGoodrich Advantage All Season
 9.3 m +0.30 m 23 km/h
9Aplus AS909
 9.4 m +0.40 m 27 km/h
10Viking Fourtech Plus
 9.5 m +0.50 m 30 km/h
11CST Medallion All Season ACP1
 9.6 m +0.60 m 33 km/h
11Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6
 9.6 m +0.60 m 33 km/h
11Vredestein Quatrac Pro+
 9.6 m +0.60 m 33 km/h
11Arivo Carlorful AS
 9.6 m +0.60 m 33 km/h
15Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
 9.8 m +0.80 m 37 km/h
16Petlas Multi Action PT 565
 12.5 m +3.50 m 69 km/h

The difference between best and worst was 38.9% (3.5 m ≈ 0.8 Car Lengths). From 130 km/h, the Petlas Multi Action PT 565 would still be travelling at 69 km/h when the Barum Quartaris 5 had stopped.

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

Michelin, BFGoodrich and Nexen had the highest traction force in the snow traction test.

Snow Traction

Pulling Force in Newtons

Higher is better ↑
Position / TyreResultGap to best
1Michelin CrossClimate 2
 257 N Best
2BFGoodrich Advantage All Season
 250 N -7.00 N
3Nexen N Blue 4Season 2
 249 N -8.00 N
4Dunlop All Season 2
 246 N -11.00 N
5Continental AllSeasonContact 2
 245 N -12.00 N
5Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
 245 N -12.00 N
5Superia Ecoblue2 4S
 245 N -12.00 N
8Barum Quartaris 5
 244 N -13.00 N
9Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
 241 N -16.00 N
10Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6
 240 N -17.00 N
11Aplus AS909
 237 N -20.00 N
12Arivo Carlorful AS
 231 N -26.00 N
13Viking Fourtech Plus
 227 N -30.00 N
14Vredestein Quatrac Pro+
 224 N -33.00 N
15CST Medallion All Season ACP1
 216 N -41.00 N
16Petlas Multi Action PT 565
 173 N -84.00 N

The difference between best and worst was 32.7% (84 N).

Ice

The Nexen N'Blue 4Season 2 also led the way in ice braking, with Aplus making a surprise appearance in second place.

Ice Braking

Ice braking in meters (20 - 0 km/h)

Lower is better ↓
Position / TyreResultGap to bestResidual speed
1Nexen N Blue 4Season 2
 14.2 m Best 0 km/h
2Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
 14.7 m +0.50 m 24 km/h
2Aplus AS909
 14.7 m +0.50 m 24 km/h
4Michelin CrossClimate 2
 14.8 m +0.60 m 26 km/h
4Dunlop All Season 2
 14.8 m +0.60 m 26 km/h
6Superia Ecoblue2 4S
 15.2 m +1.00 m 33 km/h
7BFGoodrich Advantage All Season
 15.3 m +1.10 m 35 km/h
8Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
 15.4 m +1.20 m 36 km/h
8Arivo Carlorful AS
 15.4 m +1.20 m 36 km/h
10Barum Quartaris 5
 15.5 m +1.30 m 38 km/h
10Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6
 15.5 m +1.30 m 38 km/h
12Continental AllSeasonContact 2
 15.6 m +1.40 m 39 km/h
13Viking Fourtech Plus
 15.7 m +1.50 m 40 km/h
14Vredestein Quatrac Pro+
 16.5 m +2.30 m 49 km/h
15Petlas Multi Action PT 565
 18.2 m +4.00 m 61 km/h
16CST Medallion All Season ACP1
 18.7 m +4.50 m 64 km/h

The difference between best and worst was 31.7% (4.5 m ≈ 1 Car Lengths). From 130 km/h, the CST Medallion All Season ACP1 would still be travelling at 64 km/h when the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 had stopped.

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

Comfort

The Nexen was also the quietest tyre in the passby noise test.

Noise

External noise in dB

Lower is better ↓
Position / TyreResultGap to best
1Nexen N Blue 4Season 2
 71.1 dB Best
2Vredestein Quatrac Pro+
 71.9 dB +0.80 dB
2Arivo Carlorful AS
 71.9 dB +0.80 dB
4Michelin CrossClimate 2
 72 dB +0.90 dB
5BFGoodrich Advantage All Season
 72.2 dB +1.10 dB
5Superia Ecoblue2 4S
 72.2 dB +1.10 dB
7Continental AllSeasonContact 2
 72.3 dB +1.20 dB
8Dunlop All Season 2
 72.4 dB +1.30 dB
9Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
 72.6 dB +1.50 dB
9Viking Fourtech Plus
 72.6 dB +1.50 dB
9Aplus AS909
 72.6 dB +1.50 dB
12Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
 72.7 dB +1.60 dB
13Petlas Multi Action PT 565
 73.2 dB +2.10 dB
14Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6
 73.3 dB +2.20 dB
15CST Medallion All Season ACP1
 73.5 dB +2.40 dB
16Barum Quartaris 5
 74.5 dB +3.40 dB

The difference between best and worst was 4.8% (3.4 dB).

Value

Goodyear and Dunlop had a huge lead in the wear test.

Wear

Predicted tread life in KM

Higher is better ↑
Position / TyreResultGap to best
1Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
 68,000 KM Best
2Dunlop All Season 2
 62,700 KM -5,300 KM
3Aplus AS909
 59,000 KM -9,000 KM
4Continental AllSeasonContact 2
 48,200 KM -19,800 KM
5CST Medallion All Season ACP1
 47,600 KM -20,400 KM
6Michelin CrossClimate 2
 47,500 KM -20,500 KM
7Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
 47,400 KM -20,600 KM
8Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6
 47,100 KM -20,900 KM
9Petlas Multi Action PT 565
 46,500 KM -21,500 KM
9Vredestein Quatrac Pro+
 46,500 KM -21,500 KM
11Arivo Carlorful AS
 46,000 KM -22,000 KM
12Barum Quartaris 5
 45,700 KM -22,300 KM
13Viking Fourtech Plus
 44,800 KM -23,200 KM
14BFGoodrich Advantage All Season
 41,800 KM -26,200 KM
15Nexen N Blue 4Season 2
 41,400 KM -26,600 KM
16Superia Ecoblue2 4S
 34,700 KM -33,300 KM

The difference between best and worst was 49% (33,300 KM).

When calculating wear vs purchase price, the Aplus AS909 proved to be the best value.

Value

Euros/1000km based on cost/wear

Lower is better ↓
Position / TyreResultGap to best
1Aplus AS909
 1.42 Price/1000 Best
2Arivo Carlorful AS
 1.57 Price/1000 +0.15 Price/1000
3CST Medallion All Season ACP1
 1.7 Price/1000 +0.28 Price/1000
4Dunlop All Season 2
 1.96 Price/1000 +0.54 Price/1000
5Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
 1.99 Price/1000 +0.57 Price/1000
6Petlas Multi Action PT 565
 2.09 Price/1000 +0.67 Price/1000
7Barum Quartaris 5
 2.34 Price/1000 +0.92 Price/1000
8Superia Ecoblue2 4S
 2.39 Price/1000 +0.97 Price/1000
9Nexen N Blue 4Season 2
 2.51 Price/1000 +1.09 Price/1000
10Vredestein Quatrac Pro+
 2.6 Price/1000 +1.18 Price/1000
11Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6
 2.68 Price/1000 +1.26 Price/1000
11Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
 2.68 Price/1000 +1.26 Price/1000
13Continental AllSeasonContact 2
 2.8 Price/1000 +1.38 Price/1000
14Michelin CrossClimate 2
 3.05 Price/1000 +1.63 Price/1000
15BFGoodrich Advantage All Season
 3.09 Price/1000 +1.67 Price/1000

The difference between best and worst was 117.6% (1.67 Price/1000).

The amount of weight a tyre loses during the wear test doesn't always match the wear results, but in this case it was fairly close, with Goodyear, APlus and Dunlop having the best wearing compounds in terms of particulate matter.

Abrasion

Weight of Tyre Wear Particles Lost (mg/km/t)

Lower is better ↓
Position / TyreResultGap to best
1Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
 51 mg/km/t Best
2Dunlop All Season 2
 52 mg/km/t +1.00 mg/km/t
2Aplus AS909
 52 mg/km/t +1.00 mg/km/t
4Michelin CrossClimate 2
 53 mg/km/t +2.00 mg/km/t
5Arivo Carlorful AS
 55 mg/km/t +4.00 mg/km/t
6BFGoodrich Advantage All Season
 60 mg/km/t +9.00 mg/km/t
6Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
 60 mg/km/t +9.00 mg/km/t
8Petlas Multi Action PT 565
 62 mg/km/t +11.00 mg/km/t
9Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6
 67 mg/km/t +16.00 mg/km/t
9Continental AllSeasonContact 2
 67 mg/km/t +16.00 mg/km/t
11Viking Fourtech Plus
 69 mg/km/t +18.00 mg/km/t
12CST Medallion All Season ACP1
 73 mg/km/t +22.00 mg/km/t
13Superia Ecoblue2 4S
 75 mg/km/t +24.00 mg/km/t
14Barum Quartaris 5
 77 mg/km/t +26.00 mg/km/t
14Nexen N Blue 4Season 2
 77 mg/km/t +26.00 mg/km/t
16Vredestein Quatrac Pro+
 78 mg/km/t +27.00 mg/km/t

The difference between best and worst was 52.9% (27 mg/km/t).

Finally, Aplus was the best in the fuel consumption test, however all the tyres were only separated by 0.3 litres per 100 km driven.

Fuel Consumption

Fuel consumption in Litres per 100 km

Lower is better ↓
Position / TyreResultGap to bestExtra fuel / year
1Aplus AS909
 5.5 l/100km Best £0
2Michelin CrossClimate 2
 5.6 l/100km +0.10 l/100km £28
2Nexen N Blue 4Season 2
 5.6 l/100km +0.10 l/100km £28
2BFGoodrich Advantage All Season
 5.6 l/100km +0.10 l/100km £28
2Arivo Carlorful AS
 5.6 l/100km +0.10 l/100km £28
6Barum Quartaris 5
 5.7 l/100km +0.20 l/100km £55
6Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
 5.7 l/100km +0.20 l/100km £55
6Petlas Multi Action PT 565
 5.7 l/100km +0.20 l/100km £55
6Continental AllSeasonContact 2
 5.7 l/100km +0.20 l/100km £55
6Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
 5.7 l/100km +0.20 l/100km £55
6Dunlop All Season 2
 5.7 l/100km +0.20 l/100km £55
6Viking Fourtech Plus
 5.7 l/100km +0.20 l/100km £55
13CST Medallion All Season ACP1
 5.8 l/100km +0.30 l/100km £83
13Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6
 5.8 l/100km +0.30 l/100km £83
13Vredestein Quatrac Pro+
 5.8 l/100km +0.30 l/100km £83
13Superia Ecoblue2 4S
 5.8 l/100km +0.30 l/100km £83

The difference between best and worst was 5.5% (0.3 l/100km). Over 19,000 km a year at £1.45/L, the CST Medallion All Season ACP1 uses about 57 L (£83) more fuel than the Aplus AS909.

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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.

Results

1st

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3

225/45 R17 94W XL
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
The Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 just misses a "good" rating for driving safety due to weaknesses on dry roads, but its very strong environmental performance secures a good overall grade. In summer conditions, the tyre lacks precise steering response, requiring minor corrections in curves, and its dry braking is only satisfactory. It performs well on wet surfaces, especially in braking and handling, though its aquaplaning resistance is average. In winter conditions, the tyre is impressive, offering short braking distances on snow and ice with excellent traction. Its only shortcoming is average handling performance on snow. Environmentally, the tyre is a top performer with a very high projected mileage, low abrasion, and good marks for weight and fuel efficiency.
Dry88.8%
Wet96.2%
Snow96.5%
Ice96.6%
Comfort97.8%
Value93%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (13)

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 / 1642.8 m+4.80 m
Wet BrakingLower is better4th / 1633.2 m+1.90 m
Wet Braking - ConcreteLower is better4th / 1639.1 m+0.70 m
Straight AquaHigher is better9th / 1674.9 km/h-3.60 km/h
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better4th / 162.7 m/sec2-0.10 m/sec2
Snow BrakingLower is better4th / 169.1 m+0.10 m
Snow TractionHigher is better9th / 16241 N-16.00 N
Ice BrakingLower is better2nd / 1614.7 m+0.50 m
NoiseLower is better12th / 1672.7 dB+1.60 dB
WearHigher is better1st / 1668000 KMBest in this discipline
ValueLower is better5th / 151.99 Price/1000+0.57 Price/1000
Fuel ConsumptionLower is better6th / 165.7 l/100km+0.20 l/100km
AbrasionLower is better1st / 1651 mg/km/tBest in this discipline
EU Label
C/B/B70
Origin
France
3PMSF
Yes
Weight
8.8 kgs
Price
135.00
2nd

Continental AllSeasonContact 2

225/45 R17 94W XL
Continental AllSeasonContact 2
The Continental AllSeasonContact 2 is the only tyre in the test to achieve a "good" rating in both driving safety and environmental impact, resulting in a good overall score. On dry roads, it performs well, offering good steering feedback and safe handling at the limit, along with above-average braking. It is also convincing on wet surfaces, scoring high marks for braking and handling, providing good grip and precise control, though its resistance to aquaplaning is only satisfactory. Uniquely, it also secures a good rating on winter roads, delivering above-average performance in all areas, including braking on ice and snow, traction, and safe handling. In the environmental assessment, the tyre also earns a good score thanks to its positive predicted mileage, low abrasion, and low fuel consumption, though its slightly above-average weight prevents an even better rating.
Dry93.1%
Wet98.2%
Snow96.7%
Ice91%
Comfort98.3%
Value75.2%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (13)

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 / 1640.8 m+2.80 m
Wet BrakingLower is better1st / 1631.3 mBest in this discipline
Wet Braking - ConcreteLower is better1st / 1638.4 mBest in this discipline
Straight AquaHigher is better11th / 1673 km/h-5.50 km/h
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better10th / 162.5 m/sec2-0.30 m/sec2
Snow BrakingLower is better5th / 169.2 m+0.20 m
Snow TractionHigher is better5th / 16245 N-12.00 N
Ice BrakingLower is better12th / 1615.6 m+1.40 m
NoiseLower is better7th / 1672.3 dB+1.20 dB
WearHigher is better4th / 1648200 KM-19,800.00 KM
ValueLower is better13th / 152.8 Price/1000+1.38 Price/1000
Fuel ConsumptionLower is better6th / 165.7 l/100km+0.20 l/100km
AbrasionLower is better9th / 1667 mg/km/t+16.00 mg/km/t
EU Label
C/B/B71
Origin
Slovakia
3PMSF
Yes
Weight
9.4 kgs
Price
135.00
3rd

Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3

225/45 R17 94W XL
Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
The Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 narrowly misses a "good" result for driving safety but achieves a good rating for its environmental performance, securing a just-good overall score. It is the top-performing tyre in the test on dry roads, offering precise steering, good handling at the limit, and nearly a "very good" rating for its short braking distance. It also scores best on wet roads, delivering good results in both braking and handling with strong grip and control, though its aquaplaning resistance is only rated as satisfactory. However, its performance dips on winter roads; braking and handling on snow are merely satisfactory as it struggles to combine longitudinal and cornering forces effectively. It does, however, earn good ratings for traction on snow and braking on ice. Environmentally, the tyre performs well, with good projected mileage, low abrasion, low weight, and minimal impact on fuel consumption.
Dry100%
Wet98.1%
Snow93.4%
Ice92.2%
Comfort97.9%
Value77.2%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (13)

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 / 1638 mBest in this discipline
Wet BrakingLower is better3rd / 1632.5 m+1.20 m
Wet Braking - ConcreteLower is better3rd / 1638.8 m+0.40 m
Straight AquaHigher is better2nd / 1678.3 km/h-0.20 km/h
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better1st / 162.8 m/sec2Best in this discipline
Snow BrakingLower is better15th / 169.8 m+0.80 m
Snow TractionHigher is better5th / 16245 N-12.00 N
Ice BrakingLower is better8th / 1615.4 m+1.20 m
NoiseLower is better9th / 1672.6 dB+1.50 dB
WearHigher is better7th / 1647400 KM-20,600.00 KM
ValueLower is better11th / 152.68 Price/1000+1.26 Price/1000
Fuel ConsumptionLower is better6th / 165.7 l/100km+0.20 l/100km
AbrasionLower is better6th / 1660 mg/km/t+9.00 mg/km/t
EU Label
C/A/B71
Origin
Romania
3PMSF
Yes
Weight
8.7 kgs
Price
127.00
4th

Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6

225/45 R17 94W XL
Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6
The Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 narrowly misses a "good" score for driving safety, but its strong environmental performance helps it secure a satisfactory overall result. On dry roads in summer, it shows slight weaknesses with only adequate steering feedback and response, requiring occasional corrections in long curves. However, it maintains good safety reserves at the limit and achieves a good rating for braking from high speeds. The tyre performs well on wet surfaces, particularly in braking and handling, allowing for precise control. Its straight-line aquaplaning resistance is good, though only satisfactory when cornering. In winter conditions, its performance falters, receiving merely satisfactory scores for snow braking and handling. While it earns good ratings for snow traction and ice braking, it struggles to effectively combine cornering and straight-line forces on snow. Environmentally, the tyre scores well with good projected mileage, low abrasion, and low fuel consumption, though its slightly above-average weight prevents a top mark in this category.
Dry98.7%
Wet99.2%
Snow93.6%
Ice91.6%
Comfort97%
Value74.7%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (13)

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 / 1638.5 m+0.50 m
Wet BrakingLower is better2nd / 1631.6 m+0.30 m
Wet Braking - ConcreteLower is better2nd / 1638.5 m+0.10 m
Straight AquaHigher is better1st / 1678.5 km/hBest in this discipline
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better4th / 162.7 m/sec2-0.10 m/sec2
Snow BrakingLower is better11th / 169.6 m+0.60 m
Snow TractionHigher is better10th / 16240 N-17.00 N
Ice BrakingLower is better10th / 1615.5 m+1.30 m
NoiseLower is better14th / 1673.3 dB+2.20 dB
WearHigher is better8th / 1647100 KM-20,900.00 KM
ValueLower is better11th / 152.68 Price/1000+1.26 Price/1000
Fuel ConsumptionLower is better13th / 165.8 l/100km+0.30 l/100km
AbrasionLower is better9th / 1667 mg/km/t+16.00 mg/km/t
EU Label
C/B/B70
Origin
Hungary
3PMSF
Yes
Weight
9.5 kgs
Price
126.00
5th

Michelin CrossClimate 2

225/45 R17 94Y XL
Michelin CrossClimate 2
The Michelin CrossClimate 2 receives a merely "satisfactory" overall rating because its performance on wet roads doesn't rise above that level, despite a good environmental score. On dry roads, the tyre performs well, offering good steering feedback, precision, and safe handling at its limits, along with a good braking distance. However, on wet surfaces, it only achieves a satisfactory result; while its braking is still considered good, its resistance to aquaplaning and its general wet handling are rated as average due to mediocre grip levels. In contrast, the Michelin delivers the best winter performance in the test. It scores well for traction and braking on snow and ice, and it uniquely earns a "very good" rating for its outstandingly precise handling and high safety reserves on snow. Environmentally, the tyre performs well, offering high projected mileage, low wear, and above-average results for both fuel consumption and weight.
Dry97.7%
Wet93.8%
Snow100%
Ice96%
Comfort98.8%
Value78.7%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (13)

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 / 1638.9 m+0.90 m
Wet BrakingLower is better6th / 1633.6 m+2.30 m
Wet Braking - ConcreteLower is better8th / 1640.5 m+2.10 m
Straight AquaHigher is better4th / 1676 km/h-2.50 km/h
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better10th / 162.5 m/sec2-0.30 m/sec2
Snow BrakingLower is better1st / 169 mBest in this discipline
Snow TractionHigher is better1st / 16257 NBest in this discipline
Ice BrakingLower is better4th / 1614.8 m+0.60 m
NoiseLower is better4th / 1672 dB+0.90 dB
WearHigher is better6th / 1647500 KM-20,500.00 KM
ValueLower is better14th / 153.05 Price/1000+1.63 Price/1000
Fuel ConsumptionLower is better2nd / 165.6 l/100km+0.10 l/100km
AbrasionLower is better4th / 1653 mg/km/t+2.00 mg/km/t
EU Label
C/B/B71
Origin
Italy
3PMSF
Yes
Weight
8.8 kgs
Price
145.00
6th

Dunlop All Season 2

225/45 R17 94W XL
Dunlop All Season 2
The Dunlop Sport All Season 2's driving safety is only rated "satisfactory" due to its performance on both dry and wet roads. While a good environmental score improves its standing slightly, the overall result remains satisfactory. The tyre's weakest performance is on dry roads, where it offers only average steering feedback and lacks precision, requiring frequent driver corrections. Its braking distance is also below average. On wet surfaces, it narrowly misses a good rating, held back by merely satisfactory aquaplaning resistance. However, it earns good scores for wet braking and handling, providing precise and safe control. In winter conditions, the tyre performs well, achieving good ratings across the board for traction on snow, braking on snow and ice, and secure handling. Environmentally, the Dunlop scores well with a very good rating for projected mileage and good results for wear, weight, and fuel consumption.
Dry88%
Wet94.2%
Snow96.9%
Ice96%
Comfort98.2%
Value90.5%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (13)

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 / 1643.2 m+5.20 m
Wet BrakingLower is better8th / 1633.7 m+2.40 m
Wet Braking - ConcreteLower is better7th / 1640.2 m+1.80 m
Straight AquaHigher is better8th / 1675.3 km/h-3.20 km/h
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better7th / 162.6 m/sec2-0.20 m/sec2
Snow BrakingLower is better5th / 169.2 m+0.20 m
Snow TractionHigher is better4th / 16246 N-11.00 N
Ice BrakingLower is better4th / 1614.8 m+0.60 m
NoiseLower is better8th / 1672.4 dB+1.30 dB
WearHigher is better2nd / 1662700 KM-5,300.00 KM
ValueLower is better4th / 151.96 Price/1000+0.54 Price/1000
Fuel ConsumptionLower is better6th / 165.7 l/100km+0.20 l/100km
AbrasionLower is better2nd / 1652 mg/km/t+1.00 mg/km/t
EU Label
C/B/B72
Origin
France
3PMSF
Yes
Weight
8.6 kgs
Price
123.00
7th

BFGoodrich Advantage All Season

225/45 R17 94W XL
BFGoodrich Advantage All Season
The BFGoodrich Advantage All-Season tyre does not surpass a "satisfactory" rating in either driving safety or environmental performance, leading to a satisfactory overall grade. On dry roads, it performs well, offering good steering feedback, precision, and safe handling at the limit, along with a significantly shorter-than-average braking distance. However, on wet surfaces, its performance is only satisfactory. It fails to deliver good results in braking and aquaplaning tests, and its handling is also rated as merely satisfactory because it struggles to combine lateral and longitudinal forces, leading to early understeer or oversteer. In contrast, the tyre is convincing in winter conditions, earning good ratings for its braking, traction, and secure handling on snow. Environmentally, the tyre just misses a good rating due to its projected mileage, though its wear, fuel consumption, and weight are all rated as good.
Dry96.7%
Wet92.1%
Snow97%
Ice92.8%
Comfort98.5%
Value73.8%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (13)

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 / 1639.3 m+1.30 m
Wet BrakingLower is better10th / 1634.3 m+3.00 m
Wet Braking - ConcreteLower is better10th / 1642.1 m+3.70 m
Straight AquaHigher is better3rd / 1677.1 km/h-1.40 km/h
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better7th / 162.6 m/sec2-0.20 m/sec2
Snow BrakingLower is better8th / 169.3 m+0.30 m
Snow TractionHigher is better2nd / 16250 N-7.00 N
Ice BrakingLower is better7th / 1615.3 m+1.10 m
NoiseLower is better5th / 1672.2 dB+1.10 dB
WearHigher is better14th / 1641800 KM-26,200.00 KM
ValueLower is better15th / 153.09 Price/1000+1.67 Price/1000
Fuel ConsumptionLower is better2nd / 165.6 l/100km+0.10 l/100km
AbrasionLower is better6th / 1660 mg/km/t+9.00 mg/km/t
EU Label
C/B/A69
Origin
Poland
3PMSF
Yes
Weight
8.8 kgs
Price
129.00
8th

Viking Fourtech+

225/45 R17 94W XL
Viking Fourtech Plus
The Viking FourTech Plus does not exceed a "satisfactory" rating in any driving safety category (dry, wet, or winter). Although it scores a "good" rating for its environmental performance, its overall grade is only satisfactory. The tyre's weakest area is on dry roads, where steering feedback and precision are lacking, requiring the driver to make corrections to hold a line. Its dry braking distance is also below average. On wet roads, it narrowly misses a good rating; while braking is good, its performance in aquaplaning and handling is only satisfactory due to a tendency to understeer or oversteer. In winter conditions, the results are also merely satisfactory across the board in traction, braking on snow and ice, and handling, with a lack of precision at the limit. On a positive note, the tyre's environmental performance is good, thanks to high marks for projected mileage, low wear, low weight, and very low fuel consumption.
Dry86.6%
Wet95.1%
Snow91.8%
Ice90.5%
Comfort97.9%
Value62.6%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (12)

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 / 1643.9 m+5.90 m
Wet BrakingLower is better9th / 1634.1 m+2.80 m
Wet Braking - ConcreteLower is better5th / 1639.7 m+1.30 m
Straight AquaHigher is better6th / 1675.7 km/h-2.80 km/h
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better1st / 162.8 m/sec2Best in this discipline
Snow BrakingLower is better10th / 169.5 m+0.50 m
Snow TractionHigher is better13th / 16227 N-30.00 N
Ice BrakingLower is better13th / 1615.7 m+1.50 m
NoiseLower is better9th / 1672.6 dB+1.50 dB
WearHigher is better13th / 1644800 KM-23,200.00 KM
Fuel ConsumptionLower is better6th / 165.7 l/100km+0.20 l/100km
AbrasionLower is better11th / 1669 mg/km/t+18.00 mg/km/t
EU Label
C/C/B72
Origin
Romania
3PMSF
Yes
Weight
9.1 kgs
9th

Vredestein Quatrac Pro+

225/45 R17 94Y XL
Vredestein Quatrac Pro+
The Vredestein Quatrac Pro+ receives a mere "adequate" rating for driving safety due to its poor performance on dry roads, which also downgrades its overall score. On dry surfaces, it offers only adequate steering feedback and lacks precision, with delayed responses that require driver corrections to maintain a consistent line through curves. The tyre also tends to oversteer early during dynamic maneuvers, and its braking is rated as only satisfactory. On wet roads, it misses a good rating; while braking is still good, its aquaplaning resistance and handling are only satisfactory due to understeer/oversteer tendencies. Winter performance is also just satisfactory, with average results in traction and braking on snow and ice. While it narrowly misses a good score in snow handling, it lacks overall precision. Environmentally, the tyre achieves a satisfactory result, with good scores for projected mileage and wear, but its high weight leads to only a satisfactory efficiency rating, despite good fuel consumption.
Dry88.2%
Wet93.4%
Snow90.7%
Ice86.1%
Comfort98.9%
Value72.5%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (13)

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 better11th / 1643.1 m+5.10 m
Wet BrakingLower is better5th / 1633.4 m+2.10 m
Wet Braking - ConcreteLower is better5th / 1639.7 m+1.30 m
Straight AquaHigher is better13th / 1670.6 km/h-7.90 km/h
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better12th / 162.3 m/sec2-0.50 m/sec2
Snow BrakingLower is better11th / 169.6 m+0.60 m
Snow TractionHigher is better14th / 16224 N-33.00 N
Ice BrakingLower is better14th / 1616.5 m+2.30 m
NoiseLower is better2nd / 1671.9 dB+0.80 dB
WearHigher is better9th / 1646500 KM-21,500.00 KM
ValueLower is better10th / 152.6 Price/1000+1.18 Price/1000
Fuel ConsumptionLower is better13th / 165.8 l/100km+0.30 l/100km
AbrasionLower is better16th / 1678 mg/km/t+27.00 mg/km/t
EU Label
D/B/B72
Origin
Hungary
3PMSF
Yes
Weight
9.9 kgs
Price
121.00
10th

Barum Quartaris 5

225/45 R17 94Y XL
Barum Quartaris 5
The Barum Quartaris 5 receives an "adequate" rating for driving safety, which also defines its overall grade. Its performance is weak on dry roads and only satisfactory on wet surfaces, though it performs well in winter and earns a good score for its environmental impact. On dry roads, the tyre provides poor steering feedback and precision, requiring constant corrections as it responds with a delay and tends to oversteer early during lane changes. On wet roads, it scores as merely satisfactory across all criteria, with average grip levels and a tendency to understeer or oversteer. In contrast, the tyre performs well in winter conditions, earning good scores for braking and traction on snow, and its handling is rated as secure and largely precise. Environmentally, the German-made tyre achieves a good rating thanks to good projected mileage, low wear, low weight, and good fuel efficiency.
Dry83.9%
Wet89.3%
Snow97.7%
Ice91.6%
Comfort95.4%
Value74.1%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (13)

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 better16th / 1645.3 m+7.30 m
Wet BrakingLower is better11th / 1635.6 m+4.30 m
Wet Braking - ConcreteLower is better11th / 1643.3 m+4.90 m
Straight AquaHigher is better10th / 1673.3 km/h-5.20 km/h
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better7th / 162.6 m/sec2-0.20 m/sec2
Snow BrakingLower is better1st / 169 mBest in this discipline
Snow TractionHigher is better8th / 16244 N-13.00 N
Ice BrakingLower is better10th / 1615.5 m+1.30 m
NoiseLower is better16th / 1674.5 dB+3.40 dB
WearHigher is better12th / 1645700 KM-22,300.00 KM
ValueLower is better7th / 152.34 Price/1000+0.92 Price/1000
Fuel ConsumptionLower is better6th / 165.7 l/100km+0.20 l/100km
AbrasionLower is better14th / 1677 mg/km/t+26.00 mg/km/t
EU Label
C/C/B72
Origin
Germany
3PMSF
Yes
Weight
9.2 kgs
Price
107.00
11th

Nexen N Blue 4Season 2

225/45 R17 94W XL
Nexen N Blue 4Season 2
The Nexen N'Blue 4Season 2 receives a mere "adequate" rating for driving safety due to significant weaknesses on dry roads, which downgrades its overall score. On dry surfaces, it offers poor steering feedback and is imprecise, requiring driver corrections due to delayed responses and a tendency to oversteer early during quick maneuvers. Its dry braking, however, is rated as good. On wet roads, its performance is satisfactory overall, though it is weak in resisting lateral aquaplaning. Winter performance is a major strength, achieving the second-best result in the test. It scores well for snow traction, braking, and handling, and is notably the only tyre to earn a "very good" rating for braking on ice. Environmentally, the tyre narrowly misses a good rating; while its fuel consumption is low, its satisfactory projected mileage and average weight bring down its score.
Dry93.6%
Wet90.6%
Snow98.6%
Ice100%
Comfort100%
Value71.9%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (13)

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 / 1640.6 m+2.60 m
Wet BrakingLower is better6th / 1633.6 m+2.30 m
Wet Braking - ConcreteLower is better9th / 1641 m+2.60 m
Straight AquaHigher is better12th / 1671.7 km/h-6.80 km/h
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better14th / 161.9 m/sec2-0.90 m/sec2
Snow BrakingLower is better1st / 169 mBest in this discipline
Snow TractionHigher is better3rd / 16249 N-8.00 N
Ice BrakingLower is better1st / 1614.2 mBest in this discipline
NoiseLower is better1st / 1671.1 dBBest in this discipline
WearHigher is better15th / 1641400 KM-26,600.00 KM
ValueLower is better9th / 152.51 Price/1000+1.09 Price/1000
Fuel ConsumptionLower is better2nd / 165.6 l/100km+0.10 l/100km
AbrasionLower is better14th / 1677 mg/km/t+26.00 mg/km/t
EU Label
D/A/B72
Origin
Czech Republic
3PMSF
Yes
Weight
9.6 kgs
Price
104.00
12th

Superia Ecoblue2 4S

225/45 R17 94W XL
Superia Ecoblue2 4S
The Superia Ecoblue2 4S receives an overall "adequate" rating for driving safety, with its final score being downgraded due to very weak performance on wet roads. On dry surfaces, it provides poor steering feedback and is imprecise, requiring frequent corrections and exhibiting a tendency to oversteer, leading to a barely satisfactory rating. Its performance on wet roads is particularly poor, scoring as "adequate" for braking, lateral aquaplaning, and handling due to low grip levels and early, prolonged sliding. In contrast, its winter performance is good, with positive results for braking on snow and ice and good traction, though its snow handling just misses a good rating. Environmentally, the Chinese-made tyre scores a satisfactory grade; while its wear and weight are acceptable, its projected mileage is not, and its sustainability is rated as merely adequate due to the manufacturer's failure to provide requested ISO certifications or other sustainability credentials.
Dry90.7%
Wet82.4%
Snow96.7%
Ice93.4%
Comfort98.5%
Value69.1%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (13)

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 / 1641.9 m+3.90 m
Wet BrakingLower is better14th / 1637.6 m+6.30 m
Wet Braking - ConcreteLower is better14th / 1646.5 m+8.10 m
Straight AquaHigher is better14th / 1670.4 km/h-8.10 km/h
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better13th / 162 m/sec2-0.80 m/sec2
Snow BrakingLower is better5th / 169.2 m+0.20 m
Snow TractionHigher is better5th / 16245 N-12.00 N
Ice BrakingLower is better6th / 1615.2 m+1.00 m
NoiseLower is better5th / 1672.2 dB+1.10 dB
WearHigher is better16th / 1634700 KM-33,300.00 KM
ValueLower is better8th / 152.39 Price/1000+0.97 Price/1000
Fuel ConsumptionLower is better13th / 165.8 l/100km+0.30 l/100km
AbrasionLower is better13th / 1675 mg/km/t+24.00 mg/km/t
EU Label
C/C/A68
Origin
China
3PMSF
Yes
Weight
9.3 kgs
Price
83.00
13th

CST Medallion All Season ACP1

225/45 R17 94W XL
CST Medallion All Season ACP1
The CST Medallion All Season ACP1's overall driving safety is rated as "deficient" due to significant weaknesses, particularly on winter roads, and it fails to achieve more than a satisfactory rating on dry or wet surfaces. On dry roads, it offers poor steering feedback and is imprecise, requiring corrections and showing a tendency to oversteer, resulting in a barely satisfactory score. On wet pavement, its braking and aquaplaning resistance are satisfactory, but its handling is rated even lower due to a lack of grip and precision. The tyre's performance on winter roads is especially poor, with its handling rated as "deficient." It struggles to combine forces, leading to early understeer and oversteer with almost no safety reserves, and it posts the worst result in the test for braking on ice. Environmentally, the Chinese-made tyre misses a good rating; while its projected mileage and wear are good, its high weight results in a merely satisfactory efficiency score. Its sustainability is rated as just adequate due to the manufacturer's failure to provide requested ISO certifications or other sustainability credentials.
Dry85%
Wet88.4%
Snow89.3%
Ice75.9%
Comfort96.7%
Value80%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (13)

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 / 1644.7 m+6.70 m
Wet BrakingLower is better13th / 1636.6 m+5.30 m
Wet Braking - ConcreteLower is better13th / 1644.4 m+6.00 m
Straight AquaHigher is better7th / 1675.4 km/h-3.10 km/h
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better1st / 162.8 m/sec2Best in this discipline
Snow BrakingLower is better11th / 169.6 m+0.60 m
Snow TractionHigher is better15th / 16216 N-41.00 N
Ice BrakingLower is better16th / 1618.7 m+4.50 m
NoiseLower is better15th / 1673.5 dB+2.40 dB
WearHigher is better5th / 1647600 KM-20,400.00 KM
ValueLower is better3rd / 151.7 Price/1000+0.28 Price/1000
Fuel ConsumptionLower is better13th / 165.8 l/100km+0.30 l/100km
AbrasionLower is better12th / 1673 mg/km/t+22.00 mg/km/t
EU Label
C/B/B71
Origin
China
3PMSF
Yes
Weight
10.1 kgs
Price
81.00
14th

Aplus AS909

225/45 R17 94W XL
Aplus AS909
Translation and Summary The APlus AS909 is rated as "deficient" overall for driving safety, a score dictated by its significant weaknesses on wet roads which led to a downgrade of its final grade. On dry roads, its performance is merely "adequate," offering poor and imprecise steering feedback that requires constant driver correction and early oversteering in dynamic maneuvers. On wet surfaces, the tyre reaches its limits, earning a "deficient" rating for its braking distance and handling due to very low grip, making it difficult to control. Its winter performance is deemed satisfactory overall, securing good scores for braking and traction but only an "adequate" rating for handling, as it struggles to combine forces effectively. In contrast, the Chinese-made tyre achieves a good environmental score thanks to very good projected mileage and low fuel consumption. However, its sustainability is rated as just adequate because the manufacturer failed to provide requested ISO certifications or other sustainability credentials, and its weight is high.
Dry90.1%
Wet77.9%
Snow94.1%
Ice96.6%
Comfort97.9%
Value95.8%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (13)

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 / 1642.2 m+4.20 m
Wet BrakingLower is better15th / 1639.1 m+7.80 m
Wet Braking - ConcreteLower is better15th / 1649.6 m+11.20 m
Straight AquaHigher is better15th / 1666.4 km/h-12.10 km/h
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better16th / 161.8 m/sec2-1.00 m/sec2
Snow BrakingLower is better9th / 169.4 m+0.40 m
Snow TractionHigher is better11th / 16237 N-20.00 N
Ice BrakingLower is better2nd / 1614.7 m+0.50 m
NoiseLower is better9th / 1672.6 dB+1.50 dB
WearHigher is better3rd / 1659000 KM-9,000.00 KM
ValueLower is better1st / 151.42 Price/1000Best in this discipline
Fuel ConsumptionLower is better1st / 165.5 l/100kmBest in this discipline
AbrasionLower is better2nd / 1652 mg/km/t+1.00 mg/km/t
EU Label
C/C/B71
Origin
China
3PMSF
Yes
Weight
9.6 kgs
Price
84.00
15th

Arivo Carlorful AS

225/45 R17 94W XL
Arivo Carlorful AS
The Arivo Carlorful A/S receives an overall driving safety rating of "deficient." This is primarily due to significant weaknesses on wet roads, which led to a downgrade of the final score. On dry roads, its performance is merely "adequate," providing poor steering feedback and precision, requiring constant corrections from the driver, and exhibiting early oversteer during lane changes. On wet surfaces, the tyre reaches its limits, earning a "deficient" rating for its braking distance and handling due to very low grip, making it difficult to control. Its winter performance is deemed satisfactory overall, securing good marks for ice braking and snow traction, but only satisfactory or adequate ratings for snow braking and handling. In contrast, the Chinese-made tyre achieves a good environmental result, with positive scores for projected mileage, wear, and low fuel consumption. However, its sustainability is rated as just "adequate" because the manufacturer failed to provide requested ISO certifications or other sustainability credentials.
Dry90.1%
Wet73.7%
Snow92%
Ice92.2%
Comfort98.9%
Value86.6%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (13)

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 / 1642.2 m+4.20 m
Wet BrakingLower is better16th / 1642.6 m+11.30 m
Wet Braking - ConcreteLower is better16th / 1652.6 m+14.20 m
Straight AquaHigher is better16th / 1665.6 km/h-12.90 km/h
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better14th / 161.9 m/sec2-0.90 m/sec2
Snow BrakingLower is better11th / 169.6 m+0.60 m
Snow TractionHigher is better12th / 16231 N-26.00 N
Ice BrakingLower is better8th / 1615.4 m+1.20 m
NoiseLower is better2nd / 1671.9 dB+0.80 dB
WearHigher is better11th / 1646000 KM-22,000.00 KM
ValueLower is better2nd / 151.57 Price/1000+0.15 Price/1000
Fuel ConsumptionLower is better2nd / 165.6 l/100km+0.10 l/100km
AbrasionLower is better5th / 1655 mg/km/t+4.00 mg/km/t
EU Label
C/C/B71
Origin
China
3PMSF
Yes
Weight
9.3 kgs
Price
72.00
16th

Petlas Multi Action PT 565

225/45 R17 94W XL
Petlas Multi Action PT 565
The Petlas Multi Action PT565 is rated "deficient" for overall driving safety, receiving the worst score in the test due to its very poor performance on winter roads. On dry surfaces, its performance is merely "adequate," characterized by imprecise steering, delayed responses requiring constant correction, and early oversteer. Its wet road performance is only "satisfactory," limited by average grip and a tendency to under- or oversteer. The tyre is completely overwhelmed in winter conditions, earning a "deficient" rating for snow braking and handling; it fails to combine forces, has no safety reserves, and loses traction early. Its performance on ice and in snow traction is also rated as just "adequate." In contrast, the Turkish-made tyre secures a barely "good" environmental rating, thanks to good projected mileage, low wear, and good fuel efficiency, though its weight is slightly above average.
Dry86.6%
Wet88.7%
Snow69.8%
Ice78%
Comfort97.1%
Value79.4%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (13)

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 / 1643.9 m+5.90 m
Wet BrakingLower is better12th / 1636.3 m+5.00 m
Wet Braking - ConcreteLower is better12th / 1644 m+5.60 m
Straight AquaHigher is better4th / 1676 km/h-2.50 km/h
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better4th / 162.7 m/sec2-0.10 m/sec2
Snow BrakingLower is better16th / 1612.5 m+3.50 m
Snow TractionHigher is better16th / 16173 N-84.00 N
Ice BrakingLower is better15th / 1618.2 m+4.00 m
NoiseLower is better13th / 1673.2 dB+2.10 dB
WearHigher is better9th / 1646500 KM-21,500.00 KM
ValueLower is better6th / 152.09 Price/1000+0.67 Price/1000
Fuel ConsumptionLower is better6th / 165.7 l/100km+0.20 l/100km
AbrasionLower is better8th / 1662 mg/km/t+11.00 mg/km/t
EU Label
C/C/B72
Origin
Türkiye
3PMSF
Yes
Weight
9.4 kgs
Price
97.00

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Discussion

5 comments
  1. Andżej Wojownik archived

    I don't enjoy how Pirelli seems to score decently or super badly on snow traction depending on the size. It goes from decent performer (above Turanza or AllseasonContact 2) to one of the worst between the tests.
    I hoped for a tire with no big hole in performance, while being decent in every important category.
    It seems Continental's are the most balanced if we dare to ignore the curved aquaplaning, but I doubt I'd be taking fast turns in such conditions, hmmm...

    I'll be buying new all season 225/45R17 tires in September, I thought I'd be buying Pirelli's, but now I'm undecided again...

    No Goodyears for me, for personal reasons.

    #10251
    1. TyreReviews Andżej Wojownik archived

      Snow tests are always a bit tricky and with all the tires being pretty close, things can move around. I still think it has more than enough snow performance for an all season tire.

      #10256
  2. Florin Bogdan archived

    Pirelli , the 1st and 2nd in aqua tests, is rated merely satisfactory? Really?

    #10238
    1. TyreReviews Florin Bogdan archived

      ADAC don't weight aquaplaning tests too high. They're usually hard on all season tyres as they're compromised compared to a dedicated summer and winter.

      #10240
  3. Pedro Neves archived

    Some odd results showed up in this test relating wear when compared with the 2024 Auto Bild All season tyre test in the 225/50 R17 size, specially relating to the Goodyear, although it had most of the time proven to be very good in other sizes. Some other tyres had odd results in wear: the Michelin Crossclimate 2, BFGoodrich, Pirelli and Continental.
    However, if we compare the results with the 2023 Auto Bild All season tyre test, which was in the same 225/45 R17 size as in this test, the only result that remains odd is the Goodyear, being way better than previous results, but the Nexen had an even odder result discrepancy, being way worst!
    In this wet braking test, I believe that the speed was from 80 Km/h, not 100.
    Very nice test from ADAC, as always! I love the fact they also test on the ice! Very useful, as it always comes first than the snow and leaves after.

    #10187
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