2026 Autobild Mini All Season Test

Auto Bild has published a follow-up test of five premium all-season tyres in size 225/40 R18, run as a supplement to their earlier 30-tyre group test from September 2025. The reason for the retest is the new Goodyear Vector All Season 4, which was not available in time for the original article. Auto Bild has now tested it against the four other premium all-season tyres from the original group on snow, wet and dry surfaces.

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Test Size: 225/40 R18

Tyres Tested: 5 tyres

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5 categories (13 tests)

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The new Goodyear is the headline result. It goes straight to the top of the field on snow, winning the slalom, handling and traction tests and only losing the snow braking test to the Michelin by a small margin. On wet roads it wins the circle and handling tests, and on dry roads it finishes second behind the Continental in handling. The testers conclude that the old Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 can now be retired.

The Continental, Michelin and Pirelli all match the Goodyear with an "exemplary" rating, each with a different focus: the Continental is the strongest on dry handling and rolling resistance, the Michelin has the shortest wet and dry braking distances and the lowest noise, and the Pirelli sets the benchmark for aquaplaning resistance. The Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 is the only tyre rated only "good", finishing last or near-last in most tests, with weak snow performance and the highest rolling resistance of the group.

Dry

The Pirelli posted the shortest dry braking distance, with the Continental over a metre longer at the back of the field. The gap from best to worst was 1.3 metres.

Despite finishing last in dry braking, the Continental led the dry handling test by a clear margin, showing a sportier balance through corners. The Goodyear was the closest follower, with the Bridgestone slowest.

Wet

The Michelin had the shortest wet braking distance, with the Goodyear, Continental and Pirelli within 1.7 metres. The Bridgestone was the clear outlier, nearly 3 metres behind the leader.

The Goodyear won the wet handling test, with the Continental and Pirelli tied for second. The Michelin and Bridgestone shared last place - a weaker result for the Michelin given its strong wet braking performance.

The Goodyear was clearly the fastest on the wet circle, with a lap time over two tenths quicker than the Pirelli in second. The Michelin was the slowest of the five.

The Pirelli set the benchmark for straight-line aquaplaning resistance, with a floating speed nearly 4 km/h higher than the next tyre. The Continental was the weakest here, almost 8 km/h behind the Pirelli.

The Pirelli also led the curved aquaplaning test, holding the highest lateral acceleration before losing grip. The Continental was again last, mirroring its straight-line aquaplaning result.

Snow

The Michelin had the shortest snow braking distance, with the Goodyear only 20 cm behind. The Bridgestone needed 1.3 metres more than the Michelin to stop.

The Goodyear produced the highest tractive force on snow, with the Michelin and Pirelli following. The Continental was last, despite being competitive in snow handling.

The Goodyear was also the fastest on the snow handling course, with the Continental and Michelin tied for second. The Bridgestone was the slowest by over a km/h.

The Goodyear completed a clean sweep of the snow tests apart from braking, posting the highest lateral acceleration in the snow slalom. The remaining four tyres were tightly grouped within 0.17 m/s² of each other.

Comfort

The Michelin was the quietest tyre at both 80 and 50 km/h, with the Bridgestone the loudest at both speeds. The middle three were closely matched.

Value

The Michelin had the lowest rolling resistance, with the Goodyear close behind. The Bridgestone and Continental were the two highest, with a 1.35 kg/t gap from best to worst.

Results

The Goodyear Vector All Season 4 takes the top spot in this comparison, with the Continental, Michelin and Pirelli all rated "exemplary" alongside it. The Bridgestone is the only tyre rated only "good", lagging in most tests.

1^st

Goodyear Vector All Season 4

225/40 R18

The Goodyear Vector All Season 4 is the new replacement for the Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 and arrives as the strongest all-season tyre in this comparison. On snow it leads the field, taking top spots in slalom, handling and traction, with only the Michelin beating it on braking. On wet roads it shows strong lateral grip, winning the wet circle and wet handling tests, and finishing second in wet braking behind the Michelin. Aquaplaning resistance is also good, with the third-best straight-line floating speed and second place behind the Pirelli on the curved aquaplaning test. On dry roads it sits second to the Continental in handling. Overall a very capable all-rounder with no real weak points.

Dry

97.9%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	4th	37.9 M	36.8 M	+1.1 M	97.1%
Dry Handling	2nd	99.8 Km/H	101.1 Km/H	-1.3 Km/H	98.71%

Wet

96.5%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	2nd	51.1 M	50.1 M	+1 M	98.04%
Wet Handling	1st	74.7 Km/H			100%
Wet Circle	1st	19.85 s			100%
Straight Aqua	3rd	87.8 Km/H	91.7 Km/H	-3.9 Km/H	95.75%
Curved Aquaplaning	2nd	2.11 m/sec2	2.38 m/sec2	-0.27 m/sec2	88.66%

Snow

99.8%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Snow Braking	2nd	29.3 M	29.1 M	+0.2 M	99.32%
Snow Traction	1st	2310 N			100%
Snow Handling	1st	54.3 Km/H			100%
Snow Slalom	1st	4.16 m/sec2			100%

Comfort

98.6%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Noise	4th	64.6 dB	63.7 dB	+0.9 dB	98.61%

Value

99%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Rolling Resistance	2nd	7.61 kg / t	7.53 kg / t	+0.08 kg / t	98.95%

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2^nd

Continental AllSeasonContact 2

225/40 R18

The Continental AllSeasonContact 2 is the strongest performer on dry roads in this test, taking the top spot in dry handling with a sporty character. It also has the second-lowest rolling resistance, which helps fuel consumption. On wet roads it is competitive without leading, finishing third in wet braking and second in wet handling. Snow performance is solid but not class-leading, with mid-pack results across snow braking, handling and slalom, and the lowest snow traction figure of the group. Its weakest area is aquaplaning resistance, where it has the lowest floating speed and the lowest lateral grip in the curved aquaplaning test.

Dry

98.3%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	5th	38.1 M	36.8 M	+1.3 M	96.59%
Dry Handling	1st	101.1 Km/H			100%

Wet

93.9%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	3rd	51.3 M	50.1 M	+1.2 M	97.66%
Wet Handling	2nd	74.3 Km/H	74.7 Km/H	-0.4 Km/H	99.46%
Wet Circle	4th	20.24 s	19.85 s	+0.39 s	98.07%
Straight Aqua	5th	83.8 Km/H	91.7 Km/H	-7.9 Km/H	91.38%
Curved Aquaplaning	5th	1.97 m/sec2	2.38 m/sec2	-0.41 m/sec2	82.77%

Snow

96.7%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Snow Braking	3rd	29.6 M	29.1 M	+0.5 M	98.31%
Snow Traction	5th	2142 N	2310 N	-168 N	92.73%
Snow Handling	2nd	54 Km/H	54.3 Km/H	-0.3 Km/H	99.45%
Snow Slalom	4th	4.01 m/sec2	4.16 m/sec2	-0.15 m/sec2	96.39%

Comfort

99.5%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Noise	2nd	64 dB	63.7 dB	+0.3 dB	99.53%

Value

88.7%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Rolling Resistance	4th	8.49 kg / t	7.53 kg / t	+0.96 kg / t	88.69%

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3^rd

Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport

225/40 R18

The Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport is the strongest tyre on wet and dry braking, posting the shortest stopping distances from 100 km/h on both surfaces. It also has the lowest rolling resistance and the lowest noise levels of the five tyres. On snow it brakes the shortest, but its handling and traction are mid-pack and it has the slowest lap time on the wet circle. Aquaplaning performance is average, sitting fourth on straight-line floating speed. The overall picture is of a tyre that prioritises braking, efficiency and refinement rather than outright cornering pace.

Dry

98.9%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	2nd	37 M	36.8 M	+0.2 M	99.46%
Dry Handling	4th	99.4 Km/H	101.1 Km/H	-1.7 Km/H	98.32%

Wet

95%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	1st	50.1 M			100%
Wet Handling	4th	73.5 Km/H	74.7 Km/H	-1.2 Km/H	98.39%
Wet Circle	5th	20.64 s	19.85 s	+0.79 s	96.17%
Straight Aqua	4th	86.9 Km/H	91.7 Km/H	-4.8 Km/H	94.77%
Curved Aquaplaning	4th	2.04 m/sec2	2.38 m/sec2	-0.34 m/sec2	85.71%

Snow

98.6%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Snow Braking	1st	29.1 M			100%
Snow Traction	2nd	2272 N	2310 N	-38 N	98.35%
Snow Handling	2nd	54 Km/H	54.3 Km/H	-0.3 Km/H	99.45%
Snow Slalom	2nd	4.02 m/sec2	4.16 m/sec2	-0.14 m/sec2	96.63%

Comfort

100%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Noise	1st	63.7 dB			100%

Value

100%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Rolling Resistance	1st	7.53 kg / t			100%

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4^th

Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3

225/40 R18

The Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 sets the benchmark for aquaplaning resistance, with the highest straight-line floating speed and the highest lateral acceleration in the curved aquaplaning test. It also posts the shortest dry braking distance of the group. On wet roads it is competitive in handling and circle pace but only fourth in wet braking. Snow performance is mid-pack, with the second-fastest slalom time but fourth place in snow braking and snow handling. Rolling resistance is mid-table. The strongest reason to pick this tyre is its wet-weather safety margin in standing water.

Dry

99.3%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	1st	36.8 M			100%
Dry Handling	3rd	99.7 Km/H	101.1 Km/H	-1.4 Km/H	98.62%

Wet

99%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	4th	51.8 M	50.1 M	+1.7 M	96.72%
Wet Handling	2nd	74.3 Km/H	74.7 Km/H	-0.4 Km/H	99.46%
Wet Circle	2nd	20.07 s	19.85 s	+0.22 s	98.9%
Straight Aqua	1st	91.7 Km/H			100%
Curved Aquaplaning	1st	2.38 m/sec2			100%

Snow

97.5%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Snow Braking	4th	29.9 M	29.1 M	+0.8 M	97.32%
Snow Traction	3rd	2242 N	2310 N	-68 N	97.06%
Snow Handling	4th	53.7 Km/H	54.3 Km/H	-0.6 Km/H	98.9%
Snow Slalom	2nd	4.02 m/sec2	4.16 m/sec2	-0.14 m/sec2	96.63%

Comfort

99.2%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Noise	3rd	64.2 dB	63.7 dB	+0.5 dB	99.22%

Value

94.4%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Rolling Resistance	3rd	7.98 kg / t	7.53 kg / t	+0.45 kg / t	94.36%

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5^th

Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6

225/40 R18

The Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 is the only tyre in this group rated "good" rather than "exemplary". It finishes last or near-last in most tests, including snow braking, snow traction, snow handling, snow slalom, wet braking, wet handling, rolling resistance and noise. There are some bright spots: it places second in the curved aquaplaning test and second in straight-line aquaplaning floating speed, and it sits in the middle of the field for dry braking. It is a workable choice but the gap to the top four is clear, particularly on snow and in rolling resistance.

Dry

97.9%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	3rd	37.6 M	36.8 M	+0.8 M	97.87%
Dry Handling	5th	99.1 Km/H	101.1 Km/H	-2 Km/H	98.02%

Wet

95%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	5th	53 M	50.1 M	+2.9 M	94.53%
Wet Handling	4th	73.5 Km/H	74.7 Km/H	-1.2 Km/H	98.39%
Wet Circle	3rd	20.12 s	19.85 s	+0.27 s	98.66%
Straight Aqua	2nd	87.9 Km/H	91.7 Km/H	-3.8 Km/H	95.86%
Curved Aquaplaning	3rd	2.08 m/sec2	2.38 m/sec2	-0.3 m/sec2	87.39%

Snow

95.5%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Snow Braking	5th	30.4 M	29.1 M	+1.3 M	95.72%
Snow Traction	4th	2147 N	2310 N	-163 N	92.94%
Snow Handling	5th	53 Km/H	54.3 Km/H	-1.3 Km/H	97.61%
Snow Slalom	5th	3.99 m/sec2	4.16 m/sec2	-0.17 m/sec2	95.91%

Comfort

97.1%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Noise	5th	65.6 dB	63.7 dB	+1.9 dB	97.1%

Value

84.8%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Rolling Resistance	5th	8.88 kg / t	7.53 kg / t	+1.35 kg / t	84.8%

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