Auto Bild's 2025 All Season Camper Van Tyre Test evaluated 9 all-season tyres in size 245/45 R18, alongside reference summer and winter tyres. The test revealed significant performance differences across the all-season field, with gaps of up to 9.7 meters in wet braking and 12.4 km/h in aquaplaning resistance. While the best all-season tyres approached or exceeded the reference tyres in certain conditions, the results highlight the importance of choosing quality products within the all-season category.
5 categories (13 tests)
Test Category | Best Performer | Worst Performer | Difference |
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Dry (2 tests) | |||
Dry Braking | ▲ Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3: 39.2 M | ▼ Rotalla Setula 4 Season RA03: 45.3 M | 6.1 M (13.5%) |
Dry Handling | ▲ Hankook Kinergy 4S2: 82.7 Km/H | ▼ Triangle SeasonX TA01: 78.9 Km/H | 3.8 Km/H (4.8%) |
Wet (5 tests) | |||
Wet Braking | ▲ Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6: 47.6 M | ▼ Rotalla Setula 4 Season RA03: 55 M | 7.4 M (13.5%) |
Wet Handling | ▲ Continental AllSeasonContact 2: 68.4 Km/H | ▼ Rotalla Setula 4 Season RA03: 66.3 Km/H | 2.1 Km/H (3.2%) |
Wet Circle | ▲ Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3: 13.3 s | ▼ Triangle SeasonX TA01: 14.2 s | 0.9 s (6.3%) |
Straight Aqua | ▲ Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6: 100.4 Km/H | ▼ Rotalla Setula 4 Season RA03: 86.6 Km/H | 13.8 Km/H (15.9%) |
Curved Aquaplaning | ▲ Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3: 2.85 m/sec2 | ▼ Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus: 2.34 m/sec2 | 0.5 m/sec2 (21.8%) |
Snow (4 tests) | |||
Snow Braking | ▲ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 29.8 M | ▼ Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus: 31.9 M | 2.1 M (6.6%) |
Snow Traction | ▲ Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3: 5894 N | ▼ Triangle SeasonX TA01: 5148 N | 746.0 N (14.5%) |
Snow Handling | ▲ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 57.2 Km/H | ▼ Rotalla Setula 4 Season RA03: 54.8 Km/H | 2.4 Km/H (4.4%) |
Snow Slalom | ▲ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 3.81 m/sec2 | ▼ Triangle SeasonX TA01: 3.33 m/sec2 | 0.5 m/sec2 (14.4%) |
Comfort (1 tests) | |||
Noise | ▲ Triangle SeasonX TA01: 72.1 dB | ▼ Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6: 74.6 dB | 2.5 dB (3.4%) |
Value (1 tests) | |||
Rolling Resistance | ▲ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 7.3 kg / t | ▼ Hankook Kinergy 4S2: 8.7 kg / t | 1.4 kg / t (16.1%) |
Dry
In dry braking, the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 led the all-season field with a stopping distance of 39.2 meters from 100 km/h. The worst performer, Rotalla Setula 4 Season RA03, required 45.3 meters - a 6.1 meter difference. The reference summer tyre stopped in 36.6 meters, significantly outperforming all all-season tyres, while the reference winter tyre needed 45.8 meters.
Dry handling showed the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 achieving the highest average speed among all-season tyres at 82.7 km/h, followed by Continental at 82.5 km/h. The Triangle SeasonX TA01 was slowest at 78.9 km/h. The reference summer tyre achieved 83.2 km/h, outperforming all all-season tyres, while the reference winter tyre managed 79.4 km/h.
Wet
Wet braking performance varied dramatically among the all-season tyres. The Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 stopped in 47.6 meters, while the Rotalla required 55.0 meters - a 7.4-meter difference. The reference summer tyre achieved an impressive 43.7 meters, significantly outperforming all all-season tyres, while the reference winter tyre needed 53.4 meters.
Continental AllSeasonContact 2 achieved the highest wet handling average speed among all-season tyres at 68.4 km/h, with Rotalla posting the lowest at 66.3 km/h. The reference summer tyre achieved 69.1 km/h, outperforming all all-season tyres, while the reference winter tyre managed 67.2 km/h.
Straight-line aquaplaning resistance showed both Bridgestone and Pirelli achieving float speeds of 100.4 km/h, while Rotalla managed only 86.6 km/h - a 13.8 km/h difference. The reference summer tyre achieved 100.0 km/h and the reference winter tyre 93.1 km/h.
Curved aquaplaning performance varied significantly. The Pirelli achieved 2.85 m/s² of lateral acceleration, while Vredestein managed 2.34 m/s² - a 0.51 m/s² difference. The reference summer tyre achieved 2.97 m/s², outperforming all all-season tyres, while the reference winter tyre managed 2.35 m/s².
Snow
Snow braking demonstrated the winter capabilities of all-season tyres. The Michelin CrossClimate 2 stopped in 29.8 meters from 50 km/h, while Vredestein needed the longest distance at 31.9 meters among all-season tyres. The reference winter tyre achieved 29.9 meters (very close to the best all-season tyre), and the reference summer tyre needed 66.9 meters - more than double any all-season tyre.
Snow traction testing showed Pirelli achieving 5894 N of pulling force, with Triangle recording the lowest at 5148 N among all-season tyres. The reference winter tyre managed 5750 N, while the reference summer tyre achieved only 1697 N.
Snow handling results placed Michelin at the top among all-season tyres with an average speed of 57.2 km/h, while Rotalla was slowest at 54.8 km/h. The reference winter tyre achieved 57.8 km/h, slightly outperforming the best all-season tyre. The reference summer tyre was not listed, indicating insufficient performance to complete the test safely.
The snow slalom test saw Michelin leading at 3.81 m/s² lateral acceleration, with Triangle lowest at 3.33 m/s². The reference winter tyre achieved 3.77 m/s², slightly outperforming the best all-season tyre, while the reference summer tyre managed only 1.62 m/s².
Comfort
Rolling noise measurements ranged from 72.1 dB for Triangle to 74.6 dB for Bridgestone - a 2.5 dB difference among all-season tyres. The reference summer tyre measured 72.1 dB (tied for quietest overall) and the reference winter tyre 73.1 dB.
Value
Rolling resistance showed Continental, Goodyear, and Michelin all achieving the best result of 7.3 kg/t, while Hankook recorded the highest at 8.7 kg/t among all-season tyres. The reference summer tyre measured 8.3 kg/t and the reference winter tyre 8.6 kg/t
Results
1st: Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 emerges as the overall test winner with an "exemplary" rating. This tyre demonstrates exceptional balance across all driving conditions, performing as the best candidate on wet surfaces while matching the top competitors on dry pavement. The Pirelli offers excellent safety reserves for both handling and braking across all road conditions, making it a standout performer. However, it comes with a high price point and shows slightly weaker performance on snow compared to the equally exemplary Michelin. Read Reviews | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2nd: Michelin CrossClimate 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Michelin CrossClimate 2 achieves an "exemplary" rating and excels particularly in winter conditions, actually outperforming the reference winter tyre in snow testing three times. This tyre impresses with its balanced performance characteristics, low rolling resistance, and corresponding fuel-saving potential. The Michelin represents remarkable progress in all-season tyre development. Its main weakness lies in slightly inferior aquaplaning behavior compared to other top performers. Read Reviews Buy from £190.99 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3rd: Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 earns a "good" rating and offers the best ride comfort among all candidates tested. It delivers top-level performance on both wet and dry surfaces with good aquaplaning safety reserves and short braking distances on dry pavement. As the most affordable option among the "exemplary" or "good" rated tyres, it provides excellent value. However, it shows slightly weaker performance in snow conditions compared to the test winners. Read Reviews | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
4th: Continental AllSeasonContact 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Continental All Season Contact 2 receives a "good" rating and provides strong safety reserves on dry surfaces with direct steering response. The tyre features low rolling resistance that contributes to high fuel-saving potential and operates with quiet rolling noise. Despite these strengths, it commands the highest price among all test candidates and shows minor weaknesses in curve aquaplaning performance. Read Reviews | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5th: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen-3 achieves a "good" rating as a well-balanced tyre across all disciplines. Its low rolling resistance contributes to high fuel-saving potential, and it delivers short braking distances on snow-covered surfaces. The tyre offers consistent performance across various conditions. However, it exhibits minor weaknesses in aquaplaning resistance and shows slightly reduced performance in wet and dry braking compared to the top performers. Read Reviews | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6th: Hankook Kinergy 4S2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Hankook Kinergy 4S² earns a "good" rating and nearly matches summer tyre performance levels in dry handling. It demonstrates good winter characteristics and provides short braking distances on snow-covered surfaces. The tyre offers solid performance across different weather conditions. Its main drawbacks include minor weaknesses in curve aquaplaning and somewhat reduced overall wet performance compared to the test leaders. Read Reviews | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
7th: Vredestein Quatrac Pro+ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Vredestein Quatrac Pro+ receives a "satisfactory" rating as the most affordable brand-name tyre in the test. It delivers balanced performance on wet and dry surfaces, making it a reasonable budget option among established brands. However, the tyre shows minor weaknesses in curve aquaplaning and provides only moderate performance levels on snow-covered surfaces. Read Reviews | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
8th: Triangle SeasonX TA01 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Triangle SeasonX TA01 achieves a "satisfactory" rating despite its low price point. The tyre offers only satisfactory performance on snow and dry surfaces but impresses with low pass-by noise levels. However, it suffers from limited grip levels on wet surfaces and shows weaknesses in snow traction and dry handling, making it suitable only for budget-conscious buyers with limited performance requirements. Read Reviews | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
9th: Rotalla Setula 4 Season RA03 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Rotalla Setula 4 Season RA03 earns a "satisfactory" rating with its main advantage being the low purchase price. It provides good safety reserves on dry surfaces and performs adequately in snow braking. However, the tyre demonstrates weak performance potential in snow conditions and on wet surfaces, limiting its overall capabilities and making it suitable primarily for cost-sensitive applications where performance is not the primary concern. Read Reviews |