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2025 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
- 225/40 R18
- Tyres tested
- 15
- Disciplines
- 16
Read the measurements, not just the rank
Lower is better for braking distances and lap times; higher is better for subjective scores and aquaplaning speed. Bars start at zero. Read the gap alongside the position: adjacent tyres can be separated by very different margins.
Positions and gaps always refer to the full test field within each group. Selecting tyres does not recalculate rankings or change the best-in-test benchmark.
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Positions and gaps always refer to the full test field within each group. Selecting tyres does not recalculate rankings or change the best-in-test benchmark.
Dry
2Dry Braking
Dry braking in meters (100 - 0 km/h)
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tyre | Result | Gap to best | Residual speed |
|---|---|---|---|
RefReference Summer |
34.8 m | -3.30 m | 0 km/h |
| 38.1 m | Best | 0 km/h | |
| 38.1 m | Best | 0 km/h | |
| 38.2 m | +0.10 m | 7 km/h | |
| 38.5 m | +0.40 m | 13 km/h | |
| 38.6 m | +0.50 m | 15 km/h | |
| 38.8 m | +0.70 m | 17 km/h | |
| 39.3 m | +1.20 m | 23 km/h | |
| 40.3 m | +2.20 m | 30 km/h | |
| 40.4 m | +2.30 m | 31 km/h | |
| 40.4 m | +2.30 m | 31 km/h | |
| 41.2 m | +3.10 m | 36 km/h | |
| 41.3 m | +3.20 m | 36 km/h | |
| 41.5 m | +3.40 m | 37 km/h | |
| 42.1 m | +4.00 m | 40 km/h | |
| 42.5 m | +4.40 m | 42 km/h | |
RefReference Winter |
45.2 m | +7.10 m | 52 km/h |
The difference between best and worst was 29.9% (10.4 m ≈ 2.3 Car Lengths). From 130 km/h, the Dunlop All Season 2 would still be travelling at 42 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 ↑| Position / Tyre | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
RefReference Summer |
102.8 km/h | +1.70 km/h |
| 101.1 km/h | Best | |
| 100.9 km/h | -0.20 km/h | |
| 100.8 km/h | -0.30 km/h | |
| 100.7 km/h | -0.40 km/h | |
| 100.6 km/h | -0.50 km/h | |
| 100.5 km/h | -0.60 km/h | |
| 100.4 km/h | -0.70 km/h | |
| 100.3 km/h | -0.80 km/h | |
| 99.4 km/h | -1.70 km/h | |
| 99.3 km/h | -1.80 km/h | |
| 99.3 km/h | -1.80 km/h | |
| 99.2 km/h | -1.90 km/h | |
| 99 km/h | -2.10 km/h | |
| 98.8 km/h | -2.30 km/h | |
| 98.5 km/h | -2.60 km/h | |
RefReference Winter |
96.3 km/h | -4.80 km/h |
The difference between best and worst was 6.3% (6.5 Km/H).
Wet
5Wet Braking
Wet braking in meters (100 - 0 km/h)
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tyre | Result | Gap to best | Residual speed |
|---|---|---|---|
RefReference Summer |
42.1 m | -1.80 m | 0 km/h |
| 43.9 m | Best | 0 km/h | |
| 44.9 m | +1.00 m | 19 km/h | |
| 45 m | +1.10 m | 20 km/h | |
| 45.8 m | +1.90 m | 26 km/h | |
| 46.1 m | +2.20 m | 28 km/h | |
| 46.3 m | +2.40 m | 30 km/h | |
| 47.3 m | +3.40 m | 35 km/h | |
| 47.4 m | +3.50 m | 35 km/h | |
| 47.5 m | +3.60 m | 36 km/h | |
| 47.9 m | +4.00 m | 38 km/h | |
| 49 m | +5.10 m | 42 km/h | |
| 49.2 m | +5.30 m | 43 km/h | |
| 49.3 m | +5.40 m | 43 km/h | |
| 51 m | +7.10 m | 49 km/h | |
RefReference Winter |
52 m | +8.10 m | 51 km/h |
| 52.6 m | +8.70 m | 53 km/h |
The difference between best and worst was 24.9% (10.5 m ≈ 2.3 Car Lengths). From 130 km/h, the Roadhog RGAS02 would still be travelling at 53 km/h when the Vredestein Quatrac had stopped.
Residual speed is calculated from the measured braking distances, assuming constant deceleration; it is not a separate measurement.
Wet Handling
Wet Handling Average Speed
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tyre | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
RefReference Summer |
76.7 km/h | +1.20 km/h |
| 75.5 km/h | Best | |
| 74.7 km/h | -0.80 km/h | |
| 74.7 km/h | -0.80 km/h | |
| 73.8 km/h | -1.70 km/h | |
| 73 km/h | -2.50 km/h | |
| 72.4 km/h | -3.10 km/h | |
| 71.7 km/h | -3.80 km/h | |
RefReference Winter |
71.6 km/h | -3.90 km/h |
| 71.4 km/h | -4.10 km/h | |
| 71.2 km/h | -4.30 km/h | |
| 71.1 km/h | -4.40 km/h | |
| 71.1 km/h | -4.40 km/h | |
| 70.4 km/h | -5.10 km/h | |
| 70.2 km/h | -5.30 km/h | |
| 69.2 km/h | -6.30 km/h | |
| 68.5 km/h | -7.00 km/h |
The difference between best and worst was 10.7% (8.2 Km/H).
Wet Circle
Wet Circle Lap Time in seconds
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tyre | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
RefReference Summer |
11.17 s | -0.64 s |
| 11.81 s | Best | |
| 11.82 s | +0.01 s | |
| 12 s | +0.19 s | |
| 12.03 s | +0.22 s | |
| 12.07 s | +0.26 s | |
| 12.12 s | +0.31 s | |
| 12.18 s | +0.37 s | |
| 12.2 s | +0.39 s | |
| 12.2 s | +0.39 s | |
| 12.26 s | +0.45 s | |
RefReference Winter |
12.35 s | +0.54 s |
| 12.36 s | +0.55 s | |
| 12.45 s | +0.64 s | |
| 12.57 s | +0.76 s | |
| 12.64 s | +0.83 s | |
| 12.76 s | +0.95 s |
The difference between best and worst was 14.2% (1.59 s).
Straight Aqua
Float Speed in Km/H
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tyre | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
RefReference Summer |
78.6 km/h | +1.60 km/h |
| 77 km/h | Best | |
| 76.8 km/h | -0.20 km/h | |
| 76.3 km/h | -0.70 km/h | |
| 76.1 km/h | -0.90 km/h | |
RefReference Winter |
75.2 km/h | -1.80 km/h |
| 74.5 km/h | -2.50 km/h | |
| 73 km/h | -4.00 km/h | |
| 72.5 km/h | -4.50 km/h | |
| 72 km/h | -5.00 km/h | |
| 71.7 km/h | -5.30 km/h | |
| 71.5 km/h | -5.50 km/h | |
| 70.9 km/h | -6.10 km/h | |
| 70.1 km/h | -6.90 km/h | |
| 69.4 km/h | -7.60 km/h | |
| 68.8 km/h | -8.20 km/h | |
| 65.5 km/h | -11.50 km/h |
The difference between best and worst was 16.7% (13.1 Km/H).
Curved Aquaplaning
Remaining lateral acceleration
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tyre | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
RefReference Summer |
3.31 m/sec2 | +0.06 m/sec2 |
| 3.25 m/sec2 | Best | |
| 3.18 m/sec2 | -0.07 m/sec2 | |
| 2.97 m/sec2 | -0.28 m/sec2 | |
| 2.96 m/sec2 | -0.29 m/sec2 | |
RefReference Winter |
2.94 m/sec2 | -0.31 m/sec2 |
| 2.9 m/sec2 | -0.35 m/sec2 | |
| 2.83 m/sec2 | -0.42 m/sec2 | |
| 2.79 m/sec2 | -0.46 m/sec2 | |
| 2.79 m/sec2 | -0.46 m/sec2 | |
| 2.74 m/sec2 | -0.51 m/sec2 | |
| 2.72 m/sec2 | -0.53 m/sec2 | |
| 2.71 m/sec2 | -0.54 m/sec2 | |
| 2.68 m/sec2 | -0.57 m/sec2 | |
| 2.56 m/sec2 | -0.69 m/sec2 | |
| 2.47 m/sec2 | -0.78 m/sec2 | |
| 2.07 m/sec2 | -1.18 m/sec2 |
The difference between best and worst was 37.5% (1.24 m/sec2).
Snow
4Snow Braking
Snow braking in meters (50 - 0 km/h)
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tyre | Result | Gap to best | Residual speed |
|---|---|---|---|
RefReference Winter |
22.3 m | -0.30 m | 0 km/h |
| 22.6 m | Best | 0 km/h | |
| 23.7 m | +1.10 m | 28 km/h | |
| 23.9 m | +1.30 m | 30 km/h | |
| 24.1 m | +1.50 m | 32 km/h | |
| 24.2 m | +1.60 m | 33 km/h | |
| 24.4 m | +1.80 m | 35 km/h | |
| 24.8 m | +2.20 m | 39 km/h | |
| 24.9 m | +2.30 m | 40 km/h | |
| 25.1 m | +2.50 m | 41 km/h | |
| 25.3 m | +2.70 m | 42 km/h | |
| 25.3 m | +2.70 m | 42 km/h | |
| 25.8 m | +3.20 m | 46 km/h | |
| 26.3 m | +3.70 m | 49 km/h | |
| 26.7 m | +4.10 m | 51 km/h | |
| 29.9 m | +7.30 m | 64 km/h | |
RefReference Summer |
55.3 m | +32.70 m | 100 km/h |
The difference between best and worst was 148% (33 m ≈ 7.3 Car Lengths). From 130 km/h, the Linglong Sport Master 4S would still be travelling at 64 km/h when the Michelin CrossClimate 3 had stopped.
Residual speed is calculated from the measured braking distances, assuming constant deceleration; it is not a separate measurement.
Snow Traction
Pulling Force in Newtons
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tyre | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 2992 N | Best | |
| 2951 N | -41.00 N | |
| 2946 N | -46.00 N | |
| 2931 N | -61.00 N | |
| 2878 N | -114.00 N | |
RefReference Winter |
2863 N | -129.00 N |
| 2817 N | -175.00 N | |
| 2802 N | -190.00 N | |
| 2798 N | -194.00 N | |
| 2725 N | -267.00 N | |
| 2710 N | -282.00 N | |
| 2650 N | -342.00 N | |
| 2634 N | -358.00 N | |
| 2566 N | -426.00 N | |
| 2481 N | -511.00 N | |
| 2444 N | -548.00 N | |
RefReference Summer |
1055 N | -1,937.00 N |
The difference between best and worst was 64.7% (1,937 N).
Snow Handling
Snow handling average speed
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tyre | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 54 km/h | Best | |
| 53.6 km/h | -0.40 km/h | |
| 53.5 km/h | -0.50 km/h | |
| 53.3 km/h | -0.70 km/h | |
RefReference Winter |
53 km/h | -1.00 km/h |
| 52.6 km/h | -1.40 km/h | |
| 52.5 km/h | -1.50 km/h | |
| 52.2 km/h | -1.80 km/h | |
| 52.1 km/h | -1.90 km/h | |
| 51.6 km/h | -2.40 km/h | |
| 51.5 km/h | -2.50 km/h | |
| 51.2 km/h | -2.80 km/h | |
| 50.9 km/h | -3.10 km/h | |
| 50.6 km/h | -3.40 km/h | |
| 49.8 km/h | -4.20 km/h | |
| 49.4 km/h | -4.60 km/h |
The difference between best and worst was 8.5% (4.6 Km/H).
Snow Circle
Lateral snow grip in m/s squared
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tyre | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 3.86 ms/2 | Best | |
| 3.84 ms/2 | -0.02 ms/2 | |
| 3.76 ms/2 | -0.10 ms/2 | |
| 3.73 ms/2 | -0.13 ms/2 | |
| 3.72 ms/2 | -0.14 ms/2 | |
| 3.66 ms/2 | -0.20 ms/2 | |
| 3.65 ms/2 | -0.21 ms/2 | |
RefReference Winter |
3.64 ms/2 | -0.22 ms/2 |
| 3.63 ms/2 | -0.23 ms/2 | |
| 3.61 ms/2 | -0.25 ms/2 | |
| 3.5 ms/2 | -0.36 ms/2 | |
| 3.48 ms/2 | -0.38 ms/2 | |
| 3.46 ms/2 | -0.40 ms/2 | |
| 3.45 ms/2 | -0.41 ms/2 | |
| 3.34 ms/2 | -0.52 ms/2 | |
| 3.3 ms/2 | -0.56 ms/2 | |
RefReference Summer |
1.47 ms/2 | -2.39 ms/2 |
The difference between best and worst was 61.9% (2.39 ms/2).
Comfort
1Noise
External noise in dB
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tyre | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 71.3 dB | Best | |
RefReference Summer |
71.4 dB | +0.10 dB |
| 72 dB | +0.70 dB | |
| 72.2 dB | +0.90 dB | |
RefReference Winter |
72.5 dB | +1.20 dB |
| 72.5 dB | +1.20 dB | |
| 72.6 dB | +1.30 dB | |
| 72.7 dB | +1.40 dB | |
| 72.8 dB | +1.50 dB | |
| 72.8 dB | +1.50 dB | |
| 73 dB | +1.70 dB | |
| 73.1 dB | +1.80 dB | |
| 73.3 dB | +2.00 dB | |
| 73.4 dB | +2.10 dB | |
| 73.7 dB | +2.40 dB | |
| 74.5 dB | +3.20 dB | |
| 75.5 dB | +4.20 dB |
The difference between best and worst was 5.9% (4.2 dB).
Value
4Wear
Predicted tread life in KM
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tyre | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 68,600 KM | Best | |
| 65,800 KM | -2,800 KM | |
| 64,050 KM | -4,550 KM | |
| 59,150 KM | -9,450 KM | |
| 58,100 KM | -10,500 KM | |
| 54,950 KM | -13,650 KM | |
| 52,850 KM | -15,750 KM | |
| 51,800 KM | -16,800 KM | |
| 50,750 KM | -17,850 KM | |
| 48,650 KM | -19,950 KM | |
| 46,550 KM | -22,050 KM | |
| 45,850 KM | -22,750 KM | |
| 44,450 KM | -24,150 KM | |
| 44,450 KM | -24,150 KM | |
| 43,050 KM | -25,550 KM |
The difference between best and worst was 37.2% (25,550 KM).
Value
Euros/1000km based on cost/wear
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tyre | Result | Gap to best | cost per 1,000 km |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.54 Price/1000 | Best | €7.46 | |
| 5.62 Price/1000 | +0.08 Price/1000 | €8.16 | |
| 6.01 Price/1000 | +0.47 Price/1000 | €13.49 | |
| 6.24 Price/1000 | +0.70 Price/1000 | €9.40 | |
| 6.74 Price/1000 | +1.20 Price/1000 | €13.39 | |
| 6.88 Price/1000 | +1.34 Price/1000 | €11.54 | |
| 6.95 Price/1000 | +1.41 Price/1000 | €8.30 | |
| 6.97 Price/1000 | +1.43 Price/1000 | €16.49 | |
| 7.1 Price/1000 | +1.56 Price/1000 | €12.09 | |
| 8.47 Price/1000 | +2.93 Price/1000 | €11.36 | |
| 8.59 Price/1000 | +3.05 Price/1000 | €10.76 | |
| 8.72 Price/1000 | +3.18 Price/1000 | €15.24 | |
| 9.66 Price/1000 | +4.12 Price/1000 | €14.69 | |
| 10.12 Price/1000 | +4.58 Price/1000 | €13.57 | |
| 12.03 Price/1000 | +6.49 Price/1000 | €13.68 |
The difference between best and worst was 117.1% (6.49 Price/1000). Over 40,000 km the cheapest tyre to own (Dunlop All Season 2) works out €361 cheaper than the most expensive (Linglong Sport Master 4S).
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 2025 test; financing costs are excluded.
Rolling Resistance
Rolling resistance in kg t
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tyre | Result | Gap to best | Extra fuel / year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7.35 kg/t | Best | £0 | |
| 7.39 kg/t | +0.04 kg/t | £2 | |
| 7.6 kg/t | +0.25 kg/t | £15 | |
| 7.65 kg/t | +0.30 kg/t | £18 | |
| 7.76 kg/t | +0.41 kg/t | £25 | |
| 7.77 kg/t | +0.42 kg/t | £25 | |
| 7.86 kg/t | +0.51 kg/t | £31 | |
| 7.87 kg/t | +0.52 kg/t | £31 | |
| 8.31 kg/t | +0.96 kg/t | £58 | |
| 8.35 kg/t | +1.00 kg/t | £60 | |
| 8.41 kg/t | +1.06 kg/t | £64 | |
RefReference Winter |
8.72 kg/t | +1.37 kg/t | £82 |
| 8.74 kg/t | +1.39 kg/t | £83 | |
| 8.75 kg/t | +1.40 kg/t | £84 | |
RefReference Summer |
8.97 kg/t | +1.62 kg/t | £97 |
| 9.08 kg/t | +1.73 kg/t | £104 | |
| 9.56 kg/t | +2.21 kg/t | £133 |
The difference between best and worst was 30.1% (2.21 kg / t). Over 19,000 km a year at £1.45/L, the Linglong Sport Master 4S uses about 91 L (£133) more fuel than the Sailun Atrezzo 4Seasons Ultra.
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.
Abrasion
Total weight loss after wear test in grams
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tyre | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 768 g | Best | |
| 807 g | +39.00 g | |
| 873 g | +105.00 g | |
| 885 g | +117.00 g | |
| 903 g | +135.00 g | |
| 912 g | +144.00 g | |
| 969 g | +201.00 g | |
| 978 g | +210.00 g | |
| 999 g | +231.00 g | |
| 1041 g | +273.00 g | |
| 1056 g | +288.00 g | |
| 1104 g | +336.00 g | |
| 1125 g | +357.00 g | |
| 1212 g | +444.00 g | |
| 1311 g | +543.00 g |
The difference between best and worst was 70.7% (543 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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