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2026 Auto Bild 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
- 225/45 R17
- Tyres tested
- 15
- Disciplines
- 17
- Test vehicle
- VW Golf and VW Golf GTI
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 |
34.4 m | -2.10 m | 0 km/h |
| 36.5 m | Best | 0 km/h | |
| 36.6 m | +0.10 m | 7 km/h | |
| 37 m | +0.50 m | 15 km/h | |
| 37.4 m | +0.90 m | 20 km/h | |
| 37.9 m | +1.40 m | 25 km/h | |
| 38.2 m | +1.70 m | 27 km/h | |
| 38.5 m | +2.00 m | 30 km/h | |
| 38.6 m | +2.10 m | 30 km/h | |
| 39 m | +2.50 m | 33 km/h | |
| 39.1 m | +2.60 m | 34 km/h | |
| 39.6 m | +3.10 m | 36 km/h | |
| 39.7 m | +3.20 m | 37 km/h | |
| 40.1 m | +3.60 m | 39 km/h | |
| 40.7 m | +4.20 m | 42 km/h | |
| 41.2 m | +4.70 m | 44 km/h | |
RefReference Winter |
43.1 m | +6.60 m | 51 km/h |
The difference between best and worst was 25.3% (8.7 m ≈ 1.9 Car Lengths). From 130 km/h, the Dunlop All Season 2 would still be travelling at 44 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 98.5 km/h | Best | |
| 98.3 km/h | -0.20 km/h | |
RefReference Summer |
97.8 km/h | -0.70 km/h |
| 97.8 km/h | -0.70 km/h | |
| 97.7 km/h | -0.80 km/h | |
| 97.5 km/h | -1.00 km/h | |
| 97 km/h | -1.50 km/h | |
| 96.8 km/h | -1.70 km/h | |
RefReference Winter |
96.2 km/h | -2.30 km/h |
| 96.2 km/h | -2.30 km/h | |
| 95.9 km/h | -2.60 km/h | |
| 95.7 km/h | -2.80 km/h | |
| 95.6 km/h | -2.90 km/h | |
| 95.5 km/h | -3.00 km/h | |
| 95.2 km/h | -3.30 km/h | |
| 95.1 km/h | -3.40 km/h | |
| 94.9 km/h | -3.60 km/h |
The difference between best and worst was 3.7% (3.6 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 |
41.1 m | -1.00 m | 0 km/h |
| 42.1 m | Best | 0 km/h | |
| 42.8 m | +0.70 m | 17 km/h | |
| 42.9 m | +0.80 m | 18 km/h | |
| 43.3 m | +1.20 m | 22 km/h | |
| 43.4 m | +1.30 m | 22 km/h | |
| 44.1 m | +2.00 m | 28 km/h | |
| 44.5 m | +2.40 m | 30 km/h | |
| 44.6 m | +2.50 m | 31 km/h | |
| 44.6 m | +2.50 m | 31 km/h | |
| 44.9 m | +2.80 m | 32 km/h | |
| 45 m | +2.90 m | 33 km/h | |
| 45 m | +2.90 m | 33 km/h | |
| 46.3 m | +4.20 m | 39 km/h | |
| 46.6 m | +4.50 m | 40 km/h | |
| 46.7 m | +4.60 m | 41 km/h | |
RefReference Winter |
47.6 m | +5.50 m | 44 km/h |
The difference between best and worst was 15.8% (6.5 m ≈ 1.4 Car Lengths). From 130 km/h, the Kleber Quadraxer 3 would still be travelling at 41 km/h when the Toyo Celsius AS2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 73.2 km/h | Best | |
| 73 km/h | -0.20 km/h | |
| 72.4 km/h | -0.80 km/h | |
RefReference Winter |
72.3 km/h | -0.90 km/h |
| 72.2 km/h | -1.00 km/h | |
RefReference Summer |
72.1 km/h | -1.10 km/h |
| 72 km/h | -1.20 km/h | |
| 71.9 km/h | -1.30 km/h | |
| 71.8 km/h | -1.40 km/h | |
| 71.7 km/h | -1.50 km/h | |
| 71.5 km/h | -1.70 km/h | |
| 70.6 km/h | -2.60 km/h | |
| 70.5 km/h | -2.70 km/h | |
| 69.7 km/h | -3.50 km/h | |
| 69.1 km/h | -4.10 km/h | |
| 69 km/h | -4.20 km/h | |
| 67.7 km/h | -5.50 km/h |
The difference between best and worst was 7.5% (5.5 Km/H).
Wet Circle
Wet Circle Lap Time in seconds
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tyre | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 10.32 s | Best | |
| 10.55 s | +0.23 s | |
| 10.76 s | +0.44 s | |
RefReference Summer |
10.78 s | +0.46 s |
| 10.82 s | +0.50 s | |
| 10.92 s | +0.60 s | |
| 10.94 s | +0.62 s | |
| 10.99 s | +0.67 s | |
| 11.13 s | +0.81 s | |
| 11.15 s | +0.83 s | |
RefReference Winter |
11.2 s | +0.88 s |
| 11.24 s | +0.92 s | |
| 11.28 s | +0.96 s | |
| 11.35 s | +1.03 s | |
| 11.47 s | +1.15 s | |
| 11.56 s | +1.24 s | |
| 11.7 s | +1.38 s |
The difference between best and worst was 13.4% (1.38 s).
Straight Aqua
Float Speed in Km/H
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tyre | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
RefReference Summer |
75.95 km/h | +0.15 km/h |
| 75.8 km/h | Best | |
| 75.73 km/h | -0.07 km/h | |
| 75.58 km/h | -0.22 km/h | |
| 75.43 km/h | -0.37 km/h | |
| 74.92 km/h | -0.88 km/h | |
| 74.9 km/h | -0.90 km/h | |
| 73.82 km/h | -1.98 km/h | |
| 73.75 km/h | -2.05 km/h | |
| 73.38 km/h | -2.42 km/h | |
| 73.16 km/h | -2.64 km/h | |
| 71.33 km/h | -4.47 km/h | |
| 71.25 km/h | -4.55 km/h | |
| 71.03 km/h | -4.77 km/h | |
| 70.22 km/h | -5.58 km/h | |
| 69.49 km/h | -6.31 km/h | |
RefReference Winter |
68.98 km/h | -6.82 km/h |
The difference between best and worst was 9.2% (6.97 Km/H).
Curved Aquaplaning
Remaining lateral acceleration
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tyre | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
RefReference Summer |
3.29 m/sec2 | +0.15 m/sec2 |
| 3.14 m/sec2 | Best | |
| 3.08 m/sec2 | -0.06 m/sec2 | |
| 3.03 m/sec2 | -0.11 m/sec2 | |
| 3.01 m/sec2 | -0.13 m/sec2 | |
| 2.98 m/sec2 | -0.16 m/sec2 | |
| 2.96 m/sec2 | -0.18 m/sec2 | |
| 2.92 m/sec2 | -0.22 m/sec2 | |
| 2.91 m/sec2 | -0.23 m/sec2 | |
| 2.91 m/sec2 | -0.23 m/sec2 | |
| 2.85 m/sec2 | -0.29 m/sec2 | |
| 2.81 m/sec2 | -0.33 m/sec2 | |
| 2.73 m/sec2 | -0.41 m/sec2 | |
| 2.71 m/sec2 | -0.43 m/sec2 | |
| 2.67 m/sec2 | -0.47 m/sec2 | |
| 2.67 m/sec2 | -0.47 m/sec2 | |
RefReference Winter |
2.67 m/sec2 | -0.47 m/sec2 |
The difference between best and worst was 18.8% (0.62 m/sec2).
Snow
4Snow Braking
Snow braking in meters (50 - 0 km/h)
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tyre | Result | Gap to best | Residual speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 m | Best | 0 km/h | |
| 25.2 m | +0.20 m | 12 km/h | |
RefReference Winter |
25.5 m | +0.50 m | 18 km/h |
| 25.8 m | +0.80 m | 23 km/h | |
| 26.5 m | +1.50 m | 31 km/h | |
| 26.8 m | +1.80 m | 34 km/h | |
| 26.9 m | +1.90 m | 35 km/h | |
| 27.3 m | +2.30 m | 38 km/h | |
| 27.5 m | +2.50 m | 39 km/h | |
| 27.5 m | +2.50 m | 39 km/h | |
| 28 m | +3.00 m | 43 km/h | |
| 28.2 m | +3.20 m | 44 km/h | |
| 29 m | +4.00 m | 48 km/h | |
| 29.3 m | +4.30 m | 50 km/h | |
| 30.2 m | +5.20 m | 54 km/h | |
| 30.3 m | +5.30 m | 54 km/h | |
RefReference Summer |
48.1 m | +23.10 m | 90 km/h |
The difference between best and worst was 92.4% (23.1 m ≈ 5.1 Car Lengths). From 130 km/h, the Toyo Celsius AS2 would still be travelling at 54 km/h when the Vredestein Quatrac Pro 2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2062 N | Best | |
| 2014 N | -48.00 N | |
RefReference Winter |
2004 N | -58.00 N |
| 2000 N | -62.00 N | |
| 1972 N | -90.00 N | |
| 1960 N | -102.00 N | |
| 1956 N | -106.00 N | |
| 1942 N | -120.00 N | |
| 1930 N | -132.00 N | |
| 1910 N | -152.00 N | |
| 1906 N | -156.00 N | |
| 1850 N | -212.00 N | |
| 1838 N | -224.00 N | |
| 1812 N | -250.00 N | |
| 1716 N | -346.00 N | |
| 1694 N | -368.00 N | |
RefReference Summer |
1060 N | -1,002.00 N |
The difference between best and worst was 48.6% (1,002 N).
Snow Handling
Snow handling average speed
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tyre | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 55.6 km/h | Best | |
| 55.5 km/h | -0.10 km/h | |
RefReference Winter |
55.4 km/h | -0.20 km/h |
| 55.3 km/h | -0.30 km/h | |
| 55.2 km/h | -0.40 km/h | |
| 54.8 km/h | -0.80 km/h | |
| 54.3 km/h | -1.30 km/h | |
| 53.9 km/h | -1.70 km/h | |
| 53.8 km/h | -1.80 km/h | |
| 53.7 km/h | -1.90 km/h | |
| 53.6 km/h | -2.00 km/h | |
| 53.5 km/h | -2.10 km/h | |
| 53.1 km/h | -2.50 km/h | |
| 52.9 km/h | -2.70 km/h | |
| 52.2 km/h | -3.40 km/h | |
| 51.2 km/h | -4.40 km/h |
The difference between best and worst was 7.9% (4.4 Km/H).
Snow Slalom
Lateral acceleration
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tyre | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 2.51 m/sec2 | Best | |
| 2.45 m/sec2 | -0.06 m/sec2 | |
| 2.42 m/sec2 | -0.09 m/sec2 | |
| 2.41 m/sec2 | -0.10 m/sec2 | |
| 2.41 m/sec2 | -0.10 m/sec2 | |
| 2.4 m/sec2 | -0.11 m/sec2 | |
| 2.39 m/sec2 | -0.12 m/sec2 | |
| 2.39 m/sec2 | -0.12 m/sec2 | |
RefReference Winter |
2.35 m/sec2 | -0.16 m/sec2 |
| 2.33 m/sec2 | -0.18 m/sec2 | |
| 2.33 m/sec2 | -0.18 m/sec2 | |
| 2.27 m/sec2 | -0.24 m/sec2 | |
| 2.27 m/sec2 | -0.24 m/sec2 | |
| 2.24 m/sec2 | -0.27 m/sec2 | |
| 2.15 m/sec2 | -0.36 m/sec2 | |
| 2.12 m/sec2 | -0.39 m/sec2 | |
RefReference Summer |
1.21 m/sec2 | -1.30 m/sec2 |
The difference between best and worst was 51.8% (1.3 m/sec2).
Comfort
2Subj. Comfort
Subjective Comfort Score
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tyre | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 9.8 Points | Best | |
| 9.8 Points | Best | |
| 9.6 Points | -0.20 Points | |
| 9.4 Points | -0.40 Points | |
| 9 Points | -0.80 Points | |
| 8.8 Points | -1.00 Points | |
| 8.2 Points | -1.60 Points | |
| 8.2 Points | -1.60 Points | |
| 8 Points | -1.80 Points | |
| 7.8 Points | -2.00 Points | |
| 7.6 Points | -2.20 Points | |
| 7.4 Points | -2.40 Points | |
| 7.4 Points | -2.40 Points | |
| 7.2 Points | -2.60 Points | |
| 7.2 Points | -2.60 Points |
The difference between best and worst was 26.5% (2.6 Points).
Noise
External noise in dB
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tyre | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 69.6 dB | Best | |
| 69.8 dB | +0.20 dB | |
| 70.5 dB | +0.90 dB | |
| 70.5 dB | +0.90 dB | |
| 70.7 dB | +1.10 dB | |
| 70.8 dB | +1.20 dB | |
| 71.1 dB | +1.50 dB | |
| 71.2 dB | +1.60 dB | |
| 71.2 dB | +1.60 dB | |
| 71.3 dB | +1.70 dB | |
| 71.6 dB | +2.00 dB | |
| 71.6 dB | +2.00 dB | |
| 71.8 dB | +2.20 dB | |
| 71.9 dB | +2.30 dB | |
| 71.9 dB | +2.30 dB | |
RefReference Summer |
71.9 dB | +2.30 dB |
RefReference Winter |
72.3 dB | +2.70 dB |
The difference between best and worst was 3.9% (2.7 dB).
Value
4Wear
Predicted tread life in KM
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tyre | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 78,200 KM | Best | |
| 76,900 KM | -1,300 KM | |
| 65,750 KM | -12,450 KM | |
| 65,300 KM | -12,900 KM | |
| 64,150 KM | -14,050 KM | |
| 63,950 KM | -14,250 KM | |
| 63,850 KM | -14,350 KM | |
| 63,150 KM | -15,050 KM | |
| 62,400 KM | -15,800 KM | |
| 61,200 KM | -17,000 KM | |
| 58,450 KM | -19,750 KM | |
| 58,000 KM | -20,200 KM | |
| 57,500 KM | -20,700 KM | |
| 57,050 KM | -21,150 KM | |
| 53,300 KM | -24,900 KM |
The difference between best and worst was 31.8% (24,900 KM).
Value
Euros/1000km based on cost/wear
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tyre | Result | Gap to best | cost per 1,000 km |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.48 Price/1000 | Best | €8.21 | |
| 4.55 Price/1000 | +0.07 Price/1000 | €5.46 | |
| 4.9 Price/1000 | +0.42 Price/1000 | €12.07 | |
| 5.23 Price/1000 | +0.75 Price/1000 | €7.07 | |
| 5.32 Price/1000 | +0.84 Price/1000 | €8.95 | |
| 6.21 Price/1000 | +1.73 Price/1000 | €7.35 | |
| 6.24 Price/1000 | +1.76 Price/1000 | €7.33 | |
| 6.55 Price/1000 | +2.07 Price/1000 | €10.00 | |
| 6.57 Price/1000 | +2.09 Price/1000 | €9.53 | |
| 6.58 Price/1000 | +2.10 Price/1000 | €9.57 | |
| 6.61 Price/1000 | +2.13 Price/1000 | €9.30 | |
| 6.73 Price/1000 | +2.25 Price/1000 | €8.06 | |
| 6.84 Price/1000 | +2.36 Price/1000 | €8.66 | |
| 7.04 Price/1000 | +2.56 Price/1000 | €11.15 | |
| 8.04 Price/1000 | +3.56 Price/1000 | €10.68 |
The difference between best and worst was 79.5% (3.56 Price/1000). Over 40,000 km the cheapest tyre to own (Dunlop All Season 2) works out €264 cheaper than the most expensive (Ceat 4 SeasonDrive X5).
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 2026 test; financing costs are excluded.
Rolling Resistance
Rolling resistance in kg t
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tyre | Result | Gap to best | Extra fuel / year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7.53 kg/t | Best | £0 | |
| 7.53 kg/t | Best | £0 | |
| 7.53 kg/t | Best | £0 | |
| 7.59 kg/t | +0.06 kg/t | £4 | |
| 7.7 kg/t | +0.17 kg/t | £10 | |
| 7.74 kg/t | +0.21 kg/t | £12 | |
| 7.94 kg/t | +0.41 kg/t | £24 | |
| 7.95 kg/t | +0.42 kg/t | £25 | |
| 8 kg/t | +0.47 kg/t | £28 | |
| 8.07 kg/t | +0.54 kg/t | £32 | |
| 8.17 kg/t | +0.64 kg/t | £37 | |
| 8.26 kg/t | +0.73 kg/t | £43 | |
| 8.34 kg/t | +0.81 kg/t | £47 | |
| 8.39 kg/t | +0.86 kg/t | £50 | |
| 9.27 kg/t | +1.74 kg/t | £102 |
The difference between best and worst was 23.1% (1.74 kg / t). Over 19,000 km a year at £1.45/L, the Ceat 4 SeasonDrive X5 uses about 70 L (£102) more fuel than the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 203 g | Best | |
| 215 g | +12.00 g | |
| 225 g | +22.00 g | |
| 229 g | +26.00 g | |
| 230 g | +27.00 g | |
| 238 g | +35.00 g | |
| 248 g | +45.00 g | |
| 274 g | +71.00 g | |
| 275 g | +72.00 g | |
| 278 g | +75.00 g | |
| 286 g | +83.00 g | |
| 304 g | +101.00 g | |
| 308 g | +105.00 g | |
| 316 g | +113.00 g | |
| 359 g | +156.00 g |
The difference between best and worst was 76.8% (156 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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