2025 Summer and All Season Combined Tyre Test

Every year there's a tyre test that makes me stop and wonder how they got to their conclusion, and this year that award goes to the UTAC / Aftonbladet summer tyre test.

As a bit of scene setting, Aftonbladet is a Scandinavian newspaper, so UTAC, who performed the testing, focused on the cold weather ability of the tyres, which is something I love. However, they did make some interesting statements, and ended up with some interesting findings. In total they tested 14 tyres, 10 summer and 4 European spec all season tyres, all in 225/45 R17.

Firstly, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6, a tyre that's never had a bad test, had a bad test. A really bad test. The testers found it to be fine at warmer temperatures, but not good when it got cooler. I'm pretty sure I've tested the Asym 6 at 7c, which was their wet handling temperatures and I don't remember it being terrible.

Secondly, at least if the translation is correct, they called the Goodyear Vector 4Season Gen-3 an 'American no-season tyre.' American all season tyres can certainly be called 'no season', but American all season tyres do not have 3PMSF marking and are bad in the winter. The Goodyear Vector 4Season Gen-3 is not sold in America, it is a a 3PMSF marked European all season tyre, a totally different category of tyre.

Thirdly, the inclusion of all season tyres at all is debatable as they're not really intended for the scandinavian market. Perhaps they were intending to position them as a summer tyre alternative, but they certainly shouldn't be viewed as a year round tyre in those regions. The writer seemed pretty angry they existed at all.

I commend the effort put in to test at multiple temperatures, it's a shame they didn't share more of the data. When they have tested at multiple temperatures, they have averaged the data and just provided the average. It would be super interesting to see the swing of tyre temperatures in wet braking, as we did in the same tunnel here.

The biggest question is of course, what happened to the Asymmetric 6. We'll do some more digging to find out.

Here's the data from the test.

Dry

Dry braking results aligned closely with handling assessments, with summer tyres stopping substantially shorter. The difference was particularly dramatic, the best summer tyres (Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 and Continental PremiumContact 7) stopped from 100 km/h in just 34.2 meters compared to 40.8 meters for the worst-performing all-season tyre (Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3) - a substantial 6.6-meter or 16.2% difference that could be critical in emergency situations.

Dry handling evaluations were conducted across an even wider temperature range, with tests at the Pirelli track in Vizzola at a summer-like 20-30°C, contrasted with controlled indoor testing at much cooler temperatures.

The Continental PremiumContact 7 stood alone at the top of the subjective ratings with a perfect 10-point score, demonstrating exceptional precision and grip across all test temperatures. Most summer tyres clustered together with strong 9-point ratings, showing their design optimization for these conditions.

All-season tyres showed clear compromises in dry handling, with the Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 and Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 receiving the lowest scores of 7 points. Testers noted that all-season tyres felt noticeably softer with delayed steering responses and earlier onset of understeer compared to dedicated summer options. This performance deficit was consistent across temperatures but became even more apparent as ambient conditions warmed.

Wet

Rather than just testing tyres under a single set of conditions, the test examined performance across multiple temperature environments, providing insights into how these tyres perform in real-world variation.

Wet braking tests were conducted at +17°C on Pirelli's Italian test track, but also at +2°C, +7°C, and +12°C in Testworld's indoor facility in Finland. The results were averaged.

This approach revealed performance variations that wouldn't be apparent in conventional single-temperature testing. At +12°C, summer and all-season tyres demonstrated comparable braking performance. However, as temperatures increased to +17°C, summer tyres gained a significant advantage, stopping nearly three meters shorter on average.

The most surprising finding came at the lower end of the temperature spectrum. At just +2°C on wet roads, all-season tyres dramatically outperformed their summer counterparts, stopping almost 6.5 meters shorter from 80 km/h. This represents a critical safety advantage in cooler conditions that drivers in northern regions frequently encounter, even during nominal summer months.

When averaged out, the Michelin Primacy 5 delivered the best overall wet braking performance at 33.0 meters, closely followed by the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 at 33.1 meters and the Nokian Hakka Blue 3 at 33.2 meters. These premium summer tyres demonstrated their ability to maintain consistent performance across varying temperatures.

Among the all-season options, the Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 performed ok at 33.5 meters, with the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 following at 33.8 meters. The temperature-specific strengths of these tyres indicate why they earned their "autumn and spring" nickname from the test team.

At the other end of the spectrum, the Vredestein Ultrac struggled significantly with wet braking, requiring 36.5 meters to stop - a full 3.5 meters (or 9.6%) more distance than the class-leading Michelin. Such a difference could prove decisive in an emergency situation, highlighting the importance of tyre selection based on typical driving conditions.

The wet handling tests provided some of the most revealing insights into the performance differences between dedicated summer tyres and all-season alternatives across varying temperature conditions. 

The temperature on the wet track ranged from +7°C to +14°C, which the testers noted are "unfortunately quite normal summer temperatures" for Scandinavian regions. 

Summer tyres generally demonstrated better handling characteristics on wet surfaces at moderate to warm temperatures, with the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 and Continental PremiumContact 7 achieving the fastest lap times at 75.5 seconds. The Nokian Hakka Blue 3 followed closely at 76.5 seconds. These summer tyres offered precise steering feedback and predictable behavior at the limit.

In contrast, all-season tyres struggled significantly with wet handling, clustering near the bottom of the rankings. The Continental AllSeasonContact 2 recorded the slowest time at 79.0 seconds, 3.5 seconds (or 4.4%) behind the class leaders. This performance gap widens further as temperatures increase, though the all-season options showed improved competitiveness when temperatures dropped closer to freezing.

The subjective assessments reflected these timing differences, with testers noting that summer tyres maintained better steering precision and lateral grip through corners, while all-season alternatives felt softer with more progressive breakaway characteristics but ultimately less capability. The Continental PremiumContact 7 and Michelin Primacy 5 earned perfect 10-point ratings for their exceptional balance of performance and predictability in wet conditions.

Unlike some performance metrics where the differences between tyres might be subtle, aquaplaning resistance showed dramatic variations between the best and worst performers. The Michelin Primacy 5 demonstrated exceptional water evacuation capabilities, maintaining contact with the road surface up to 79.4 km/h. The Vredestein Ultrac followed at a respectable 78.6 km/h, with Continental's PremiumContact 7 and Goodyear's Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 both achieving 78.0 km/h.

All-season tyres as a category showed concerning weakness in aquaplaning resistance, with three of the four options occupying positions at the bottom of the rankings. The Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 lost grip at just 73.2 km/h - a full 6.2 km/h (or 8.5%) lower than the class-leading Michelin. The Continental AllSeasonContact 2 performed only marginally better at 73.4 km/h.

Comfort

Tyre noise evaluations were conducted using a qualitative approach that mirrors how consumers experience cabin noise. Rather than relying solely on technical measurements, two evaluators - one driving and one in the rear seat - assessed both the volume and tonal quality of tyre noise across various road surfaces.

The testers noted that while instrumented measurements can quantify overall decibel levels, the human ear remains "an unrivalled measuring tool" for determining how intrusive or pleasant different tyre noise signatures feel to occupants. This approach acknowledges that two tyres with identical decibel readings can produce very different subjective experiences due to frequency patterns and sound quality.

The Bridgestone Turanza 6, Michelin Primacy 5, and Falken ZIEX ZE320 all achieved perfect 10-point scores for their quiet and refined operation. The Continental AllSeasonContact 2 also earned top marks, demonstrating that all-season design can offer advantages in comfort metrics even when sacrificing performance in other areas.

Most tyres clustered around the 8-9 point range, suggesting that modern tyre design has generally achieved good noise control across market segments. The test found minimal correlation between noise levels and other performance attributes, indicating manufacturers can optimize for quietness without necessarily compromising grip or handling.

Value

Please note, the magazine published the Bridgestone summer as best (0), and then percentage increases in consumption for the rest of the tyres. The calculation or data behind this was not provided, so we have simply taken the rolling resistance value of the Bridgestone in this size from another test and calculated the other values, which might lead to inaccuracies.

Results

1^st

Michelin Primacy 5

225/45 R17

The Michelin Primacy 5 is excellent on wet roads with calm, easy handling and very good grip in corners. It delivers a short braking distance and outstanding resistance to aquaplaning. On dry roads, the Michelin Primacy 5 remains stable and safe, though its braking distance isn't the shortest in the test. Its steering is slightly slower than some competitors during evasive maneuvers. The Michelin Primacy 5 is quiet with low rolling resistance, making it fuel-efficient. The Michelin was the overall test winner with 9.1 points, praised for being incomparably easy to drive and predictable.

Dry94.2%

Wet99.1%

Comfort100%

Rolling Resistance98.2%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (8)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	8th / 14	36 m	+1.80 m
Subj. Dry HandlingHigher is better	2nd / 14	9 Points	-1.00 Points
Wet BrakingLower is better	1st / 14	33 m	Best in this discipline
Wet HandlingLower is better	4th / 14	77.4 s	+1.90 s
Subj. Wet HandlingHigher is better	1st / 14	10 Points	Best in this discipline
Straight AquaHigher is better	1st / 14	79.4 km/h	Best in this discipline
Subj. NoiseHigher is better	1st / 14	10 Points	Best in this discipline
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	2nd / 14	7.74 kg/t	+0.14 kg/t

Price

1456.00

2^nd

Continental PremiumContact 7

225/45 R17

The Continental PremiumContact 7 offers top-class grip and handling on wet roads with precise steering feel in all situations. It achieved the best braking distance on dry roads in the test. Some tyre noise and high rolling resistance are the only drawbacks of the Continental PremiumContact 7. The Continental is incomparably easy to drive and predictable in all conditions. The test noted that if you don't care about a little tyre noise and higher fuel consumption, the Continental PremiumContact 7 would be your choice. It scored 9.0 points, sharing second place with the Pirelli.

Dry100%

Wet99.3%

Comfort80%

Rolling Resistance94.5%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (8)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	1st / 14	34.2 m	Best in this discipline
Subj. Dry HandlingHigher is better	1st / 14	10 Points	Best in this discipline
Wet BrakingLower is better	4th / 14	33.4 m	+0.40 m
Wet HandlingLower is better	1st / 14	75.5 s	Best in this discipline
Subj. Wet HandlingHigher is better	1st / 14	10 Points	Best in this discipline
Straight AquaHigher is better	3rd / 14	78 km/h	-1.40 km/h
Subj. NoiseHigher is better	8th / 14	8 Points	-2.00 Points
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	13th / 14	8.04 kg/t	+0.44 kg/t

Price

1230.00

3^rd

Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2

225/45 R17

The Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 is easy to drive with excellent grip on wet asphalt, though it can suddenly lose some grip in extreme situations without losing control. Aquaplaning resistance is not the best side of the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2. On dry roads, the Pirelli is predictable and easy to drive, with a slight tendency to oversteer (skidding with the rear) during evasive maneuvers, which is described as traditional Pirelli fashion. The Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 is quiet but somewhat sluggish in terms of rolling resistance. It scored 9.0 points, sharing second place with the Continental.

Dry98.3%

Wet98.5%

Comfort90%

Rolling Resistance96.2%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (8)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	1st / 14	34.2 m	Best in this discipline
Subj. Dry HandlingHigher is better	2nd / 14	9 Points	-1.00 Points
Wet BrakingLower is better	2nd / 14	33.1 m	+0.10 m
Wet HandlingLower is better	1st / 14	75.5 s	Best in this discipline
Subj. Wet HandlingHigher is better	3rd / 14	9 Points	-1.00 Points
Straight AquaHigher is better	6th / 14	77.4 km/h	-2.00 km/h
Subj. NoiseHigher is better	5th / 14	9 Points	-1.00 Points
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	6th / 14	7.9 kg/t	+0.30 kg/t

Price

1344.00

4^th

Bridgestone Turanza 6

225/45 R17

The Bridgestone Turanza 6 provides good grip and safe handling, though its lateral grip isn't the best. The Bridgestone's aquaplaning resistance is poor, with aquaplaning coming far too quickly. It's safe and easy to drive on dry roads, but the front tyres of the Bridgestone Turanza 6 lose grip a bit too quickly during evasive maneuvers. The test result is saved by the Bridgestone's extremely low rolling resistance (best in test), making it particularly good for electric cars. The Bridgestone Turanza 6 is also very quiet. It scored 8.9 points for fourth place.

Dry94.8%

Wet96.1%

Comfort100%

Rolling Resistance100%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (8)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	7th / 14	35.7 m	+1.50 m
Subj. Dry HandlingHigher is better	2nd / 14	9 Points	-1.00 Points
Wet BrakingLower is better	7th / 14	33.9 m	+0.90 m
Wet HandlingLower is better	7th / 14	77.8 s	+2.30 s
Subj. Wet HandlingHigher is better	3rd / 14	9 Points	-1.00 Points
Straight AquaHigher is better	12th / 14	75.3 km/h	-4.10 km/h
Subj. NoiseHigher is better	1st / 14	10 Points	Best in this discipline
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	1st / 14	7.6 kg/t	Best in this discipline

Price

1018.00

5^th

Nokian Hakka Blue 3

225/45 R17 94Y XL

The Nokian Hakka Blue 3 is among the best for grip and handling, but loses points due to relatively high rolling resistance. It offers precise steering with good lateral grip on wet roads, though the Nokian can be abrupt between grip and skidding during evasive maneuvers. The Nokian Hakka Blue 3 handles aquaplaning decently. On dry roads, the Nokian is described as perfect, with good braking and precise steering. Despite excellent performance characteristics, the Nokian's inefficiency limited its overall score to 8.7 points for fifth place.

Dry97.3%

Wet97.8%

Comfort80%

Rolling Resistance95.6%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (8)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	3rd / 14	34.6 m	+0.40 m
Subj. Dry HandlingHigher is better	2nd / 14	9 Points	-1.00 Points
Wet BrakingLower is better	3rd / 14	33.2 m	+0.20 m
Wet HandlingLower is better	3rd / 14	76.5 s	+1.00 s
Subj. Wet HandlingHigher is better	3rd / 14	9 Points	-1.00 Points
Straight AquaHigher is better	9th / 14	77.1 km/h	-2.30 km/h
Subj. NoiseHigher is better	8th / 14	8 Points	-2.00 Points
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	9th / 14	7.95 kg/t	+0.35 kg/t

Price

1562.00

6^th

Hankook Ventus Prime 4

225/45 R17

The Hankook Ventus Prime 4 is easy to drive with nice steering feel. It has good lateral grip on wet roads, but the Hankook can skid with the rear during evasive maneuvers. When braking with the steering wheel slightly turned, the Hankook can lose grip. Aquaplaning resistance is a strong point of the Hankook Ventus Prime 4. On dry roads, the Hankook is usually precise, but can drop slightly at the rear during evasive maneuvers - not dangerous but unpleasant. Tyre noise and high rolling resistance drag down the Hankook's overall score to 8.4 points.

Dry96.2%

Wet96.7%

Comfort80%

Rolling Resistance95.1%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (8)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	4th / 14	35.1 m	+0.90 m
Subj. Dry HandlingHigher is better	2nd / 14	9 Points	-1.00 Points
Wet BrakingLower is better	8th / 14	34 m	+1.00 m
Wet HandlingLower is better	4th / 14	77.4 s	+1.90 s
Subj. Wet HandlingHigher is better	3rd / 14	9 Points	-1.00 Points
Straight AquaHigher is better	5th / 14	77.7 km/h	-1.70 km/h
Subj. NoiseHigher is better	8th / 14	8 Points	-2.00 Points
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	10th / 14	7.99 kg/t	+0.39 kg/t

Price

1018.00

7^th

Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6

225/45 R17 94W XL

The Bridgestone Turanza AllSeason 6 is at its best when braking on cool, wet roads. During evasive maneuvers, the Bridgestone steers slowly and its front wheels easily lose grip. On dry roads, there is nothing to be happy about with the Bridgestone Turanza AllSeason 6. The tyre feels soft, reacts slowly when turning the steering wheel, tends to slide away, and brakes poorly. However, the Bridgestone is quiet and relatively efficient in terms of rolling resistance. Among the all-season tyres, the Bridgestone scored highest with 7.9 points.

Dry86.6%

Wet95.6%

Comfort90%

Rolling Resistance96.8%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (8)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	12th / 14	38 m	+3.80 m
Subj. Dry HandlingHigher is better	13th / 14	7 Points	-3.00 Points
Wet BrakingLower is better	5th / 14	33.5 m	+0.50 m
Wet HandlingLower is better	9th / 14	78 s	+2.50 s
Subj. Wet HandlingHigher is better	7th / 14	8 Points	-2.00 Points
Straight AquaHigher is better	11th / 14	76.3 km/h	-3.10 km/h
Subj. NoiseHigher is better	5th / 14	9 Points	-1.00 Points
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	3rd / 14	7.85 kg/t	+0.25 kg/t

3PMSF

Yes

Price

1195.00

8^th

Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3

225/45 R17 94W XL

The Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 is at its best on cool roads. The Pirelli is calm and steers fairly well on wet roads, even if the lateral grip isn't the best. On dry roads, the Pirelli is easy to drive, although the feeling is poor. The test warns to watch out for the Pirelli's long braking distances on dry roads. The Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3's tyre noise is moderate, but when it gets hot, its performance gets worse across the board. It scored 7.8 points.

Dry88.5%

Wet95.4%

Comfort80%

Rolling Resistance96.2%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (8)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	11th / 14	37.9 m	+3.70 m
Subj. Dry HandlingHigher is better	9th / 14	8 Points	-2.00 Points
Wet BrakingLower is better	6th / 14	33.8 m	+0.80 m
Wet HandlingLower is better	12th / 14	78.4 s	+2.90 s
Subj. Wet HandlingHigher is better	7th / 14	8 Points	-2.00 Points
Straight AquaHigher is better	6th / 14	77.4 km/h	-2.00 km/h
Subj. NoiseHigher is better	8th / 14	8 Points	-2.00 Points
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	6th / 14	7.9 kg/t	+0.30 kg/t

3PMSF

Yes

Price

1312.00

9^th

Vredestein Ultrac

225/45 R17

The Vredestein Ultrac delivered the worst braking performance in the entire test. The Vredestein is bad on hot wet roads in summer and lousy when it gets cooler. During evasive maneuvers, the Vredestein's grip is inconsistent (on/off), but the tyre is still okay thanks to fine steering. On dry roads, the Vredestein Ultrac's brake grip is decent in both summer heat and colder weather, but it tends to oversteer a little (skidding at the rear) during evasive maneuvers. The test suggests the Vredestein might be a better choice in warmer countries. The Vredestein scored 7.8 points.

Dry90.5%

Wet93.4%

Comfort80%

Rolling Resistance96.6%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (8)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	9th / 14	36.9 m	+2.70 m
Subj. Dry HandlingHigher is better	9th / 14	8 Points	-2.00 Points
Wet BrakingLower is better	14th / 14	36.5 m	+3.50 m
Wet HandlingLower is better	4th / 14	77.4 s	+1.90 s
Subj. Wet HandlingHigher is better	7th / 14	8 Points	-2.00 Points
Straight AquaHigher is better	2nd / 14	78.6 km/h	-0.80 km/h
Subj. NoiseHigher is better	8th / 14	8 Points	-2.00 Points
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	4th / 14	7.87 kg/t	+0.27 kg/t

Price

1280.00

10^th

Continental AllSeasonContact 2

225/45 R17 94V XL

The Continental AllSeasonContact 2 has the shortest braking distance of all test tyres on cold, wet roads. The lateral grip is not very good, but the Continental is still easy to drive. However, the Continental does not cope well with aquaplaning, which the test noted as concerning. On dry roads, the Continental's braking distances are long in all temperatures. The Continental AllSeasonContact 2 steers slowly. The tyre is best in low temperatures, but the risk of aquaplaning does not feel good to the testers. It scored 7.7 points.

Dry85.1%

Wet93.9%

Comfort100%

Rolling Resistance96.3%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (8)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	13th / 14	39.7 m	+5.50 m
Subj. Dry HandlingHigher is better	9th / 14	8 Points	-2.00 Points
Wet BrakingLower is better	9th / 14	34.2 m	+1.20 m
Wet HandlingLower is better	14th / 14	79 s	+3.50 s
Subj. Wet HandlingHigher is better	7th / 14	8 Points	-2.00 Points
Straight AquaHigher is better	13th / 14	73.4 km/h	-6.00 km/h
Subj. NoiseHigher is better	1st / 14	10 Points	Best in this discipline
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	5th / 14	7.89 kg/t	+0.29 kg/t

3PMSF

Yes

Price

1346.00

11^th

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

225/45 R17

The Goodyear Eagle Asymmetric is decent on wet roads in summer heat but really bad when conditions are cooler. The Goodyear's braking is poor on cool wet roads, and the rear tyres suddenly lose grip during evasive maneuvers. The test noted this could be problematic given that summer temperatures can sometimes be cool (referencing an 8-degree rainy midsummer in Stockholm). On dry roads, the Goodyear works much better. The Goodyear Eagle Asymmetric had the highest rolling resistance in the test. It scored 7.7 points, making it the biggest disappointment among premium brands.

Dry96.2%

Wet93.1%

Comfort80%

Rolling Resistance94.5%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (8)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	4th / 14	35.1 m	+0.90 m
Subj. Dry HandlingHigher is better	2nd / 14	9 Points	-1.00 Points
Wet BrakingLower is better	10th / 14	35.2 m	+2.20 m
Wet HandlingLower is better	10th / 14	78.3 s	+2.80 s
Subj. Wet HandlingHigher is better	13th / 14	7 Points	-3.00 Points
Straight AquaHigher is better	3rd / 14	78 km/h	-1.40 km/h
Subj. NoiseHigher is better	8th / 14	8 Points	-2.00 Points
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	13th / 14	8.04 kg/t	+0.44 kg/t

Price

1402.00

12^th

Nordman South

225/45 R17 94W XL

The Nordman South had better handling and grip than its test placement suggests, but was penalized by a very high rolling resistance. The Nordman is easy to drive on wet roads, even if its grip is not the best. During evasive maneuvers, the Nordman's front wheels may loosen slightly. On dry roads in all temperatures, the Nordman South has decent grip and handling. The Nordman is described as calm and safe on both wet and dry asphalt, even when it's cool, but its efficiency is very poor. It scored 7.7 points.

Dry89.5%

Wet94%

Comfort90%

Rolling Resistance94.7%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (8)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	10th / 14	37.4 m	+3.20 m
Subj. Dry HandlingHigher is better	9th / 14	8 Points	-2.00 Points
Wet BrakingLower is better	11th / 14	35.3 m	+2.30 m
Wet HandlingLower is better	8th / 14	77.9 s	+2.40 s
Subj. Wet HandlingHigher is better	7th / 14	8 Points	-2.00 Points
Straight AquaHigher is better	8th / 14	77.3 km/h	-2.10 km/h
Subj. NoiseHigher is better	5th / 14	9 Points	-1.00 Points
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	12th / 14	8.03 kg/t	+0.43 kg/t

Price

1259.00

13^th

Falken ZIEX ZE320

225/45 R17 94W XL

The Falken Ziex ZE 320 "never takes off on wet roads." The Falken brakes poorly when conditions are cool. In warmer weather, it grips better, but with an uneasy driving feel. Both the front and/or rear tyres of the Falken can skid unexpectedly on wet roads. On dry roads, the Falken is really good, doing exactly what the driver wants. The Falken Ziex ZE 320 suffers from high rolling resistance. It scored 7.6 points, the lowest among the summer tyres.

Dry95.9%

Wet91.6%

Comfort100%

Rolling Resistance95.1%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (8)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	6th / 14	35.2 m	+1.00 m
Subj. Dry HandlingHigher is better	2nd / 14	9 Points	-1.00 Points
Wet BrakingLower is better	13th / 14	36.3 m	+3.30 m
Wet HandlingLower is better	13th / 14	78.9 s	+3.40 s
Subj. Wet HandlingHigher is better	13th / 14	7 Points	-3.00 Points
Straight AquaHigher is better	9th / 14	77.1 km/h	-2.30 km/h
Subj. NoiseHigher is better	1st / 14	10 Points	Best in this discipline
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	10th / 14	7.99 kg/t	+0.39 kg/t

Price

1162.00

14^th

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3

225/45 R17 94W XL

Cold wet roads are the "mother's go-to" for the Goodyear Vector 4Season Gen-3. The Goodyear gets lost in all other road conditions and temperatures. As soon as the wet road gets a little warmer, the Goodyear's grip gets worse and the front tyres lose traction too easily. Aquaplaning is a significant issue for the Goodyear, even on cool roads. On dry roads, the Goodyear Vector 4Season Gen-3 brakes poorly and steers slowly, although the lateral grip is decent. The test noted there were no unpleasant surprises with the Goodyear, but its performance was limited. It scored 7.0 points, the lowest in the entire test.

Dry81.5%

Wet92.9%

Comfort80%

Rolling Resistance96.2%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (8)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	14th / 14	40.8 m	+6.60 m
Subj. Dry HandlingHigher is better	13th / 14	7 Points	-3.00 Points
Wet BrakingLower is better	12th / 14	35.4 m	+2.40 m
Wet HandlingLower is better	10th / 14	78.3 s	+2.80 s
Subj. Wet HandlingHigher is better	7th / 14	8 Points	-2.00 Points
Straight AquaHigher is better	14th / 14	73.2 km/h	-6.20 km/h
Subj. NoiseHigher is better	8th / 14	8 Points	-2.00 Points
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	6th / 14	7.9 kg/t	+0.30 kg/t

3PMSF

Yes

Price

1163.00