This years Tyre Reviews all season tyre test has 9 of the most popular all season tyres, and one of the best summer tyres, the Continental PremiumContact 7 and one of the best winter tyres, the Continental WinterContact TS870 P as reference tyres.
I'm also using a RWD Mazda MX-5 to find out whether rear wheel drive makes any difference to the established results!
Test setup & methodology
The test setting, the conditions recorded and how the results contribute to the score.
- Tyre Pressures (as recorded)
- Stock
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Recorded test conditions
- Dry Braking
- 100 → 5 km/h
- Wet Braking
- 80 → 5 km/h
- Wet Handling
- 4 °C
- Snow Braking
- 40 → 5 km/h
- Snow Traction
- 5 → 35 km/h
- Snow Handling
- -2–-3 °C
Score Weighting
Weights express the scoring priorities, not how much each discipline actually changed the finishing order. The size of the performance gaps matters too. Category weights contribute to the overall score. Within each category, discipline weights divide that category’s share. Published finishing positions also need to be read alongside the editorial verdict.
| Test | Within category | Share of overall score |
|---|---|---|
| Dry · 25% | ||
| Dry Braking | 50% | 12.5% |
| Dry Handling | 40% | 10% |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 10% | 2.5% |
| Wet · 35% | ||
| Wet Braking | 45% | 15.75% |
| Wet Handling | 30% | 10.5% |
| Subj. Wet Handling | 10% | 3.5% |
| Straight Aqua | 10% | 3.5% |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 5% | 1.75% |
| Snow · 20% | ||
| Snow Braking | 30% | 6% |
| Snow Traction | 30% | 6% |
| Snow Handling | 30% | 6% |
| Subj. Snow Handling | 10% | 2% |
| Comfort · 10% | ||
| Subj. Comfort | 50% | 5% |
| Noise | 50% | 5% |
| Value · 10% | ||
| Rolling Resistance | 100% | 10% |
Our standard methods
The conditions above are recorded for this test. The descriptions below explain our standard procedures; measurement windows and run counts can vary by test.
Dry Braking
For dry braking, I drive the test vehicle at an entry speed of 110 km/h and apply full braking effort to a standstill with ABS active on clean, dry asphalt. I typically use an 100–5 km/h measurement window. My standard programme is five runs per tyre set where possible, although the sequence can extend to as many as fifteen runs if conditions and tyre category justify it. I analyse the full set of runs and discard statistical outliers before averaging. Reference tyres are run repeatedly throughout the session to correct for changing conditions.
Dry Handling
For dry handling, I drive at the limit of adhesion around a dedicated handling circuit with ESC disabled where possible so I can assess the tyre's natural balance, transient response, and limit behaviour without electronic intervention masking the result. I usually complete between two and five timed laps per tyre set, depending on the circuit, tyre type, and consistency of conditions. I exclude laps affected by clear driver error or obvious environmental inconsistency. Control runs are carried out frequently throughout the session, and I often use multiple sets of control tyres so that wear on the references does not become a meaningful variable. For more track-focused products, I also do endurance testing, which is a set number of laps at race pace to determine tire wear patterns and heat resistance over longer driving.
Subj. Dry Handling
I also carry out a structured subjective handling assessment at the limit of adhesion on a dedicated dry handling circuit. I score steering precision, steering response, turn-in behaviour, mid-corner balance, corner-exit traction, breakaway characteristics, and overall confidence using a standardised 1–10 scale used consistently across my testing. The final assessment combines numeric scoring with written technical commentary. I complete familiarisation laps on the control tyre before evaluating each candidate.
Wet Braking
For wet braking, I drive the test vehicle at an entry speed of 88 km/h and apply full braking effort to a standstill with ABS active on an asphalt surface with a controlled water film. I typically use an 80–5 km/h measurement window to isolate tyre performance from variability in the initial brake application. My standard programme is eight runs per tyre set where possible, although the sequence can extend to as many as fifteen runs if conditions and tyre category justify it. I analyse the full set of runs and discard statistical outliers before averaging. To correct for changing conditions, I run reference tyres repeatedly throughout the session — in wet testing, typically every three candidate test sets.
Wet Handling
For wet handling, I drive at the limit of adhesion around a dedicated handling circuit. I generally use specialist wet circuits with kerb-watering systems designed to maintain a consistent surface condition. ESC is disabled where possible so I can assess the tyre's natural balance, transient response, and limit behaviour without electronic intervention masking the result. I usually complete between two and five timed laps per tyre set, depending on the circuit, tyre type, and consistency of conditions. I exclude laps affected by clear driver error or obvious environmental inconsistency. Control runs are carried out frequently throughout the session, and I often use multiple sets of control tyres so that wear on the references does not become a meaningful variable.
Subj. Wet Handling
I also carry out a structured subjective handling assessment at the limit of adhesion on a dedicated wet handling circuit. I score steering precision, steering response, turn-in behaviour, mid-corner balance, aquaplaning resistance, breakaway characteristics, and overall confidence using a standardised 1–10 scale used consistently across my testing. The final assessment combines numeric scoring with written technical commentary. I complete familiarisation laps on the control tyre before evaluating each candidate.
Straight Aqua
To measure straight-line aquaplaning resistance, I drive one side of the vehicle through a water trough of controlled depth, typically around 7 mm, while the opposite side remains on dry pavement. I enter at a fixed speed and then accelerate progressively. I define aquaplaning onset as the point at which the wheel travelling through the water exceeds a specified slip threshold relative to the dry-side reference wheel. I usually perform four runs per tyre set and average the valid results.
Curved Aquaplaning
For curved aquaplaning, I use a circular track, typically around 100 metres in diameter, with a flooded arc of controlled water depth, usually about 7 mm. The vehicle is instrumented with GPS telemetry and a tri-axial accelerometer. I drive through the flooded section at progressively increasing speed, typically in 5 km/h increments, and record the minimum sustained lateral acceleration at each step. The test continues until lateral acceleration collapses, indicating complete aquaplaning. The result is expressed as remaining lateral acceleration in m/s² as speed rises.
Snow Braking
For snow braking, I drive the test vehicle at an entry speed of 50 km/h and apply full braking effort to a standstill with ABS active on a groomed, compacted snow surface, measuring 45-5 km/h. I generally use a wide VDA (vehicle dynamic area) and progressively move across the surface between runs so that no tyre ever brakes on the same piece of snow twice. My standard programme is twelve runs per tyre set, although the sequence can extend further if the data justify it. I analyse the full set of runs and discard statistical outliers before averaging. The surface is regularly groomed throughout the session. To correct for changing snow surface conditions, I run reference tyres repeatedly — typically every two candidate test sets.
Snow Traction
For snow traction, I accelerate the vehicle from rest on a groomed snow surface with traction control active and measure speed and time using GPS telemetry. I typically use a 5–35 km/h measurement window to reduce the influence of launch transients and powertrain irregularities. I use a wide VDA (vehicle dynamic area) and progressively move across the surface between runs so that no tyre ever accelerates on the same piece of snow twice. The surface is regularly groomed throughout the session. I complete multiple runs per tyre set and average the valid results. Reference tyres are run typically every two candidate test sets to correct for changing snow surface conditions.
Snow Handling
For snow handling, I drive at the limit of adhesion around a dedicated snow handling circuit with ESC disabled where possible. The circuit is groomed and prepared after every run while tyres are being changed, so each set runs on a consistently prepared surface. I usually complete between two and five timed laps per tyre set, excluding laps affected by clear driver error or obvious environmental inconsistency. Because snow surfaces degrade more rapidly than asphalt, control runs are carried out more frequently — typically every two candidate test sets.
Subj. Snow Handling
I also carry out a structured subjective handling assessment at the limit of adhesion on a dedicated snow handling circuit. The circuit is groomed and prepared after every run while tyres are being changed, so each set runs on a consistently prepared surface. I score steering precision, turn-in behaviour, mid-corner balance, corner-exit traction, breakaway characteristics, and overall confidence on snow using a standardised 1–10 scale used consistently across my testing. The final assessment combines numeric scoring with written technical commentary. I complete familiarisation laps on the control tyre before evaluating each candidate.
Subj. Comfort
To assess comfort, I drive on a wide range of road surfaces (often dedicated comfort tracks at test facilities) at speeds from 50 to 120 km/h, including smooth motorway, coarse surfaces, expansion joints, broken pavement, and sharp-edged obstacles. I evaluate primary ride quality, secondary ride quality, impact harshness, seat-transmitted vibration, and the tyre's ability to absorb sharp inputs. Ratings are assigned on a 1–10 scale relative to the reference tyre.
Noise
I measure external pass-by noise in accordance with UNECE Regulation 117 and ISO 13325 using the coast-by method on a compliant test surface. Calibrated microphones are positioned beside the test lane, and the vehicle coasts through the measurement zone under controlled conditions. I record the maximum A-weighted sound pressure level in dB(A), complete multiple runs over the relevant speed range, and normalise the result to the reference speed required by the procedure.
Rolling Resistance
Rolling resistance is measured under controlled laboratory conditions in accordance with ISO 28580 and UNECE Regulation 117 Annex 6. The tyre is mounted on a test wheel and loaded against a large-diameter steel drum. After thermal stabilisation at the prescribed test speed, rolling resistance force is measured at the spindle and corrected according to the relevant procedure. The result is expressed as rolling resistance coefficient, typically in kg/tonne.
Note, due to the timing of testing, sadly the Michelin CrossClimate 3 and 3 Sport were not able to be included in this test, if you'd like to know where they'd approximately place you can jump to the end of the video (using the YouTube link above) to see the data-led predictions.
Snow
As I've said many times now, an all-season tyre can't be the best tyre in every condition, and if you want amazing snow performance from your all-season tyre it reduces the wet and dry performance, and as I don't think the snow performance of an all-season tyre is the most important thing, I don't mind a slower tyre around the lap as they're still all way better than a summer tyre but as always, you can go to the link in the description to the final results table and change the score weighting to get you the best tyre for your own driving needs.
All that said, compared to the best all-season tyres, the Tomket and Cooper really were down on grip. The Tomket was particularly down on lateral grip, and I found myself reaching for the handbrake more than once on the tight corners, as even going in at seemingly walking pace I couldn't get the front to turn.
I tested blind and I wrote for the Cooper "felt a lot like set 8 just a little better. Pretty tricky to get around. rear would snap out pretty fast", and no prizes to work out who set 8 was. Yes, the Tomket.
The Linglong was a step up subjectively, and borderline good. It was a little peaky on the rear axle, but had fine grip.
Then we had a group of good tyres, the Bridgestone, Goodyear and Continental. All these tyres were great, much more rounded grip circle than previous tyres, and the panic of trying to get around really disappeared. I marked the Bridgestone down slightly compared to the other two as the tyre slid out a little more quickly, but really they were all very good and I can recommend any of them for snow.
But, there were some tyres that were even better. Firstly, the Milever, the cheapest tyre in the test, was fast and well balanced. Does this mean cheap tyres are finally here? It beat Continental, Goodyear and Bridgestone. Maybe. Does it mean this is a winter tyre compound with an all-season name and will be bad in the wet? Also maybe. Only time will tell.
Then we had the Kleber, once again excellent in the snow. Perhaps a little more grip in traction and braking than turning, but very good.
And finally was the new Pirelli, well balanced, felt racey, and had good grip.
As promised in the intro, I really did drive a summer tyre around the snow lap and it was almost twice as slow and not a fun experience. There's also a small hill on the lap and without a lot of momentum I'd have never made it up there. And the winter tyre was the fastest, but perhaps not by the margin you'd expect as the best all-season tyres are now very close.
Snow Handling
Snow handling time in seconds [Average Temperature -2.5c]
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tyre | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
RefContinental WinterContact TS 870 P |
85.4 s | -0.90 s |
| 86.3 s | Best | |
| 86.6 s | +0.30 s | |
| 86.7 s | +0.40 s | |
| 87.5 s | +1.20 s | |
| 88.7 s | +2.40 s | |
| 88.8 s | +2.50 s | |
| 90.8 s | +4.50 s | |
| 92.3 s | +6.00 s | |
| 93.2 s | +6.90 s | |
RefContinental PremiumContact 7 |
146 s | +59.70 s |
The difference between best and worst was 71% (60.6 s).
Snow traction was also led by the winter tyre, with the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 the best of the all-season tyres. The Milever continued its worryingly good run as the second best all-season tyre in traction and best all-season tyre in braking. Kleber, Goodyear and Bridgestone were also strong.
Snow Traction
Snow acceleration time (5 - 35 km/h)
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tyre | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
RefContinental WinterContact TS 870 P |
4.72 s | 0.00 s |
| 4.72 s | Best | |
| 4.93 s | +0.21 s | |
| 5.1 s | +0.38 s | |
| 5.12 s | +0.40 s | |
| 5.21 s | +0.49 s | |
| 5.23 s | +0.51 s | |
| 5.47 s | +0.75 s | |
| 5.52 s | +0.80 s | |
| 5.86 s | +1.14 s |
The difference between best and worst was 24.2% (1.14 s).
Snow Braking
Snow braking in meters (40 - 5 km/h)
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tyre | Result | Gap to best | Residual speed |
|---|---|---|---|
RefContinental WinterContact TS 870 P |
19.28 m | -0.15 m | 0 km/h |
| 19.43 m | Best | 0 km/h | |
| 19.51 m | +0.08 m | 8 km/h | |
| 20.08 m | +0.65 m | 23 km/h | |
| 20.1 m | +0.67 m | 24 km/h | |
| 20.25 m | +0.82 m | 26 km/h | |
| 20.44 m | +1.01 m | 29 km/h | |
| 20.73 m | +1.30 m | 33 km/h | |
| 20.9 m | +1.47 m | 34 km/h | |
| 21.34 m | +1.91 m | 39 km/h | |
RefContinental PremiumContact 7 |
35.7 m | +16.27 m | 88 km/h |
The difference between best and worst was 85.2% (16.42 m ≈ 3.6 Car Lengths). From 130 km/h, the Cooper Discoverer All Season would still be travelling at 39 km/h when the Milever All Season Versat mc545 had stopped.
Residual speed is calculated from the measured braking distances, assuming constant deceleration; it is not a separate measurement.
Wet
The slowest tyre around the wet lap was the Tomket. It was buckets of fun, if you're ever doing a wet drift day in an MX-5 this is the tyre for you, other than that I would say it does not have enough wet grip to be a good tyre. Similarly, the Milever was a little bit faster, but it was not as predictable as the Tomket giving the car a difficult balance to predict. Definitely one to avoid, even on a wet drift day.
Quite a bit ahead we had the Cooper which was really snappy when cold, but after a lap it felt a little better, which is an odd quality for an all-season tyre, and then the Linglong and Kleber.
Both these tyres had acceptable levels of grip, and of the two the Kleber was the safer more stable tyre, but given Linglong is the butt of all jokes, it was an impressive performance for the once bottom-of-the-barrel brand.
And then we had the 4 premium tyres, all significantly ahead of the others, in a group of their own.
Bridgestone, Continental and Pirelli were all within 1% of each other, and all felt great. Of the three you could tell the Pirelli had the most grip, but the limit wasn't communicated quite as well as some of the other tyres. Not that it would matter on the road, but that was the negative there. The Bridgestone was good, and the Continental was very nicely balanced front and rear, in fact on a light little car like this it worked really well.
But, there was one tyre that was even better, 1.7% ahead of the second placed Pirelli, and that was the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3. I think this is the oldest tyre in the test, but it still proves to be excellent. It wasn't quite as stable as the Continental, or as reactive as the Pirelli, but it was a fabulous tyre to drive.
As for the reference tyres, well, the winter tyre was lovely. Really well balanced and not that far off the best of the all-season tyres. This is aided by the fact we're testing at 4°C air, but the Continental WinterContact TS870 is always very good in the wet, and handling is a lot easier for a more heavily siped tyre than braking, which we'll see in a minute.
And the summer tyre, well, I thought the all-season tyres were good, but this was excellent. Loads of grip, predictable, sporty, BUT not that far ahead of the best all-seasons. Again, that's down to the temperature and the fact this is a relatively light car.
Wet Handling
Wet handling time in seconds [Average Temperature 4c]
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tyre | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
RefContinental PremiumContact 7 |
82.7 s | -2.40 s |
| 85.1 s | Best | |
RefContinental WinterContact TS 870 P |
85.8 s | +0.70 s |
| 86.5 s | +1.40 s | |
| 86.9 s | +1.80 s | |
| 87.5 s | +2.40 s | |
| 89.4 s | +4.30 s | |
| 90.5 s | +5.40 s | |
| 91.1 s | +6.00 s | |
| 93.7 s | +8.60 s | |
| 98.1 s | +13.00 s |
The difference between best and worst was 18.6% (15.4 s).
Wet braking was another impressive display for the Bridgestone, with The Pirelli in a very close second. Both lagged behind the summer tyre and the heavily siped winter tyre struggled to slow the car, but still beat 3 of the all-season tyres.
Wet Braking
Wet braking in meters (80 - 5 km/h)
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tyre | Result | Gap to best | Residual speed |
|---|---|---|---|
RefContinental PremiumContact 7 |
28.8 m | -2.10 m | 0 km/h |
| 30.9 m | Best | 0 km/h | |
| 31 m | +0.10 m | 7 km/h | |
| 31.4 m | +0.50 m | 16 km/h | |
| 31.9 m | +1.00 m | 23 km/h | |
| 32.9 m | +2.00 m | 32 km/h | |
| 33.8 m | +2.90 m | 38 km/h | |
RefContinental WinterContact TS 870 P |
33.9 m | +3.00 m | 39 km/h |
| 34.5 m | +3.60 m | 42 km/h | |
| 37.7 m | +6.80 m | 55 km/h | |
| 38.1 m | +7.20 m | 57 km/h |
The difference between best and worst was 32.3% (9.3 m ≈ 2.1 Car Lengths). From 130 km/h, the Tomket Allyear 3 would still be travelling at 57 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.
The impressive Pirelli led both aquaplaning tests with Bridgestone taking second place in both.
Straight Aqua
Float Speed in Km/H
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tyre | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 83.9 km/h | Best | |
RefContinental PremiumContact 7 |
82.8 km/h | -1.10 km/h |
| 82.7 km/h | -1.20 km/h | |
RefContinental WinterContact TS 870 P |
81.5 km/h | -2.40 km/h |
| 81.2 km/h | -2.70 km/h | |
| 79.7 km/h | -4.20 km/h | |
| 79.2 km/h | -4.70 km/h | |
| 77.3 km/h | -6.60 km/h | |
| 76.8 km/h | -7.10 km/h | |
| 70.8 km/h | -13.10 km/h | |
| 69.8 km/h | -14.10 km/h |
The difference between best and worst was 16.8% (14.1 Km/H).
Curved Aquaplaning
Remaining lateral acceleration
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tyre | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 3.15 m/sec2 | Best | |
RefContinental WinterContact TS 870 P |
3.11 m/sec2 | -0.04 m/sec2 |
| 3.03 m/sec2 | -0.12 m/sec2 | |
| 2.95 m/sec2 | -0.20 m/sec2 | |
| 2.91 m/sec2 | -0.24 m/sec2 | |
| 2.85 m/sec2 | -0.30 m/sec2 | |
| 2.76 m/sec2 | -0.39 m/sec2 | |
RefContinental PremiumContact 7 |
2.68 m/sec2 | -0.47 m/sec2 |
| 2.68 m/sec2 | -0.47 m/sec2 | |
| 2.22 m/sec2 | -0.93 m/sec2 | |
| 1.87 m/sec2 | -1.28 m/sec2 |
The difference between best and worst was 40.6% (1.28 m/sec2).
Dry
As usual I did a lot of sub-limit handling, lane changes etc, and also a lap time which is somewhat less relevant on these tyres but still fun to do.
For steering response and lane change stability there were basically three groups. The Cooper's steering was not ideal, it had nonlinear ramp-up of steering force and was vague on the lap with oversteer balance. I'd also categorize the Kleber in this bottom group, but for different reasons. Its steering was nice sub-limit, but when pushed really hard during a lane change or on the lap the grip ran out quickly.
Then there was the Pirelli. Its steering was fine, but on the lane change the rear came into play a little more than ideal, but the grip was amazing, and then the Goodyear and Milever, both feeling great on lane changes, but just a little imprecise. Then there was the Tomket, Linglong, Continental and Bridgestone, and in terms of steering feel, all of these were great, however the Bridgestone and Continental were better around the lap.
If I was to pick one tyre as the most summer-like, it would once again be the Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6. But obviously the most summer-like was the summer tyre, 1.5 seconds ahead of the Pirelli and feeling quite lovely. Interestingly the winter tyre was faster than a bunch of the all-season tyres in the dry too, though we do know the TS870 is a strong winter tyre in the dry.
Dry Handling
Dry handling time in seconds
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tyre | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
RefContinental PremiumContact 7 |
52.3 s | -1.35 s |
| 53.65 s | Best | |
| 53.65 s | Best | |
| 53.93 s | +0.28 s | |
| 54.04 s | +0.39 s | |
| 54.15 s | +0.50 s | |
RefContinental WinterContact TS 870 P |
54.22 s | +0.57 s |
| 54.55 s | +0.90 s | |
| 55.03 s | +1.38 s | |
| 55.1 s | +1.45 s | |
| 55.38 s | +1.73 s |
The difference between best and worst was 5.9% (3.08 s).
Dry braking had the Pirelli back at the front, with the Linglong and Bridgestone close behind. None of the all-season tyres could match the summer tyre though, and the extra siping of the winter tyre once again hindered braking performance showing the careful balance a tyre manufacturer has to make when developing all-season tyres.
Dry Braking
Dry braking in meters (100 - 5 km/h)
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tyre | Result | Gap to best | Residual speed |
|---|---|---|---|
RefContinental PremiumContact 7 |
35.6 m | -3.30 m | 0 km/h |
| 38.9 m | Best | 0 km/h | |
| 40.1 m | +1.20 m | 22 km/h | |
| 40.2 m | +1.30 m | 23 km/h | |
| 41.9 m | +3.00 m | 35 km/h | |
| 42.4 m | +3.50 m | 37 km/h | |
| 42.7 m | +3.80 m | 39 km/h | |
| 43.6 m | +4.70 m | 43 km/h | |
| 43.7 m | +4.80 m | 43 km/h | |
| 43.8 m | +4.90 m | 43 km/h | |
RefContinental WinterContact TS 870 P |
44.6 m | +5.70 m | 46 km/h |
The difference between best and worst was 25.3% (9 m ≈ 2 Car Lengths). From 130 km/h, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 would still be travelling at 43 km/h when the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 had stopped.
Residual speed is calculated from the measured braking distances, assuming constant deceleration; it is not a separate measurement.
Comfort
Noise and comfort testing was led by Kleber and Cooper, but the Continental was very comfortable too and the Pirelli very quiet. As always it was a close group overall, apart from the cheapest tyres in the test really showing a lack of refinement in comfort, even if the noise levels were good.
Subj. Comfort
Subjective Comfort Score
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tyre | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 10 Points | Best | |
RefContinental WinterContact TS 870 P |
10 Points | 0.00 Points |
RefContinental PremiumContact 7 |
10 Points | 0.00 Points |
| 10 Points | Best | |
| 10 Points | Best | |
| 9.75 Points | -0.25 Points | |
| 9.5 Points | -0.50 Points | |
| 9.5 Points | -0.50 Points | |
| 9.5 Points | -0.50 Points | |
| 9 Points | -1.00 Points | |
| 8.5 Points | -1.50 Points |
The difference between best and worst was 15% (1.5 Points).
Noise
External noise in dB
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tyre | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 69.7 dB | Best | |
| 69.7 dB | Best | |
| 69.8 dB | +0.10 dB | |
RefContinental WinterContact TS 870 P |
70.2 dB | +0.50 dB |
| 70.3 dB | +0.60 dB | |
| 70.3 dB | +0.60 dB | |
| 70.6 dB | +0.90 dB | |
| 70.7 dB | +1.00 dB | |
| 71 dB | +1.30 dB | |
RefContinental PremiumContact 7 |
72 dB | +2.30 dB |
| 72.6 dB | +2.90 dB |
The difference between best and worst was 4.2% (2.9 dB).
Value
Impressively the Continental was the lowest in the rolling resistance testing, with Kleber the next best. The Pirelli was 10% worse than the Continental, which in the real world would be about 2% more fuel use when the tyres are new, but that gap would shrink as the tyres wear.
Rolling Resistance
Rolling resistance in kg t
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tyre | Result | Gap to best | Extra fuel / year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7.73 kg/t | Best | £0 | |
| 8.07 kg/t | +0.34 kg/t | £19 | |
| 8.33 kg/t | +0.60 kg/t | £34 | |
| 8.33 kg/t | +0.60 kg/t | £34 | |
RefContinental WinterContact TS 870 P |
8.4 kg/t | +0.67 kg/t | £38 |
| 8.65 kg/t | +0.92 kg/t | £52 | |
| 8.93 kg/t | +1.20 kg/t | £68 | |
| 9 kg/t | +1.27 kg/t | £72 | |
RefContinental PremiumContact 7 |
9.11 kg/t | +1.38 kg/t | £79 |
| 9.24 kg/t | +1.51 kg/t | £86 | |
| 9.26 kg/t | +1.53 kg/t | £87 |
The difference between best and worst was 19.8% (1.53 kg / t). Over 19,000 km a year at £1.45/L, the Cooper Discoverer All Season uses about 60 L (£87) more fuel than the Continental AllSeasonContact 2.
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Results
The Best All Season Tyres for 2025/26Watch the full video of this test on YouTube Watch on YouTube
Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
205/45 R17 88W XL
Category scores (% of best)
All discipline results (15)
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 / 9 | 38.9 m | Best in this discipline |
| Dry HandlingLower is better | 1st / 9 | 53.65 s | Best in this discipline |
| Subj. Dry HandlingHigher is better | 5th / 9 | 9.5 Points | -0.50 Points |
| Wet BrakingLower is better | 2nd / 9 | 31 m | +0.10 m |
| Wet HandlingLower is better | 2nd / 9 | 86.5 s | +1.40 s |
| Subj. Wet HandlingHigher is better | 3rd / 9 | 9.5 Points | -0.50 Points |
| Straight AquaHigher is better | 1st / 9 | 83.9 km/h | Best in this discipline |
| Curved AquaplaningHigher is better | 1st / 9 | 3.15 m/sec2 | Best in this discipline |
| Snow BrakingLower is better | 6th / 9 | 20.44 m | +1.01 m |
| Snow TractionLower is better | 4th / 9 | 5.12 s | +0.40 s |
| Snow HandlingLower is better | 1st / 9 | 86.3 s | Best in this discipline |
| Subj. Snow HandlingHigher is better | 2nd / 9 | 9.5 Points | -0.50 Points |
| Subj. ComfortHigher is better | 5th / 9 | 9.5 Points | -0.50 Points |
| NoiseLower is better | 4th / 9 | 70.3 dB | +0.60 dB |
| Rolling ResistanceLower is better | 5th / 9 | 8.65 kg/t | +0.92 kg/t |
- EU Label
- C/A/72
- 3PMSF
- Yes
- Weight
- 7.84 kgs
- Tread
- 6.8 mm
- Price
- 139.50
Continental AllSeasonContact 2
205/45 R17 88V XL
Category scores (% of best)
All discipline results (15)
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 / 9 | 41.9 m | +3.00 m |
| Dry HandlingLower is better | 3rd / 9 | 53.93 s | +0.28 s |
| Subj. Dry HandlingHigher is better | 1st / 9 | 10 Points | Best in this discipline |
| Wet BrakingLower is better | 4th / 9 | 31.9 m | +1.00 m |
| Wet HandlingLower is better | 3rd / 9 | 86.9 s | +1.80 s |
| Subj. Wet HandlingHigher is better | 1st / 9 | 10 Points | Best in this discipline |
| Straight AquaHigher is better | 7th / 9 | 76.8 km/h | -7.10 km/h |
| Curved AquaplaningHigher is better | 7th / 9 | 2.68 m/sec2 | -0.47 m/sec2 |
| Snow BrakingLower is better | 5th / 9 | 20.25 m | +0.82 m |
| Snow TractionLower is better | 1st / 9 | 4.72 s | Best in this discipline |
| Snow HandlingLower is better | 4th / 9 | 87.5 s | +1.20 s |
| Subj. Snow HandlingHigher is better | 2nd / 9 | 9.5 Points | -0.50 Points |
| Subj. ComfortHigher is better | 1st / 9 | 10 Points | Best in this discipline |
| NoiseLower is better | 9th / 9 | 72.6 dB | +2.90 dB |
| Rolling ResistanceLower is better | 1st / 9 | 7.73 kg/t | Best in this discipline |
- EU Label
- C/B/72
- 3PMSF
- Yes
- Weight
- 8.08 kgs
- Tread
- 7.7 mm
- Price
- 123.74
Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6
205/45 R17 88V XL
Category scores (% of best)
All discipline results (15)
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 / 9 | 40.2 m | +1.30 m |
| Dry HandlingLower is better | 4th / 9 | 54.04 s | +0.39 s |
| Subj. Dry HandlingHigher is better | 1st / 9 | 10 Points | Best in this discipline |
| Wet BrakingLower is better | 1st / 9 | 30.9 m | Best in this discipline |
| Wet HandlingLower is better | 4th / 9 | 87.5 s | +2.40 s |
| Subj. Wet HandlingHigher is better | 4th / 9 | 9.25 Points | -0.75 Points |
| Straight AquaHigher is better | 2nd / 9 | 82.7 km/h | -1.20 km/h |
| Curved AquaplaningHigher is better | 2nd / 9 | 3.03 m/sec2 | -0.12 m/sec2 |
| Snow BrakingLower is better | 4th / 9 | 20.1 m | +0.67 m |
| Snow TractionLower is better | 5th / 9 | 5.21 s | +0.49 s |
| Snow HandlingLower is better | 6th / 9 | 88.8 s | +2.50 s |
| Subj. Snow HandlingHigher is better | 2nd / 9 | 9.5 Points | -0.50 Points |
| Subj. ComfortHigher is better | 5th / 9 | 9.5 Points | -0.50 Points |
| NoiseLower is better | 8th / 9 | 71 dB | +1.30 dB |
| Rolling ResistanceLower is better | 7th / 9 | 9 kg/t | +1.27 kg/t |
- EU Label
- C/B/70
- 3PMSF
- Yes
- Weight
- 8.15 kgs
- Tread
- 7 mm
- Price
- 112.38
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
205/45 R17 88W XL
Category scores (% of best)
All discipline results (15)
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 / 9 | 43.8 m | +4.90 m |
| Dry HandlingLower is better | 1st / 9 | 53.65 s | Best in this discipline |
| Subj. Dry HandlingHigher is better | 5th / 9 | 9.5 Points | -0.50 Points |
| Wet BrakingLower is better | 3rd / 9 | 31.4 m | +0.50 m |
| Wet HandlingLower is better | 1st / 9 | 85.1 s | Best in this discipline |
| Subj. Wet HandlingHigher is better | 1st / 9 | 10 Points | Best in this discipline |
| Straight AquaHigher is better | 3rd / 9 | 81.2 km/h | -2.70 km/h |
| Curved AquaplaningHigher is better | 5th / 9 | 2.85 m/sec2 | -0.30 m/sec2 |
| Snow BrakingLower is better | 3rd / 9 | 20.08 m | +0.65 m |
| Snow TractionLower is better | 3rd / 9 | 5.1 s | +0.38 s |
| Snow HandlingLower is better | 5th / 9 | 88.7 s | +2.40 s |
| Subj. Snow HandlingHigher is better | 2nd / 9 | 9.5 Points | -0.50 Points |
| Subj. ComfortHigher is better | 5th / 9 | 9.5 Points | -0.50 Points |
| NoiseLower is better | 7th / 9 | 70.7 dB | +1.00 dB |
| Rolling ResistanceLower is better | 8th / 9 | 9.24 kg/t | +1.51 kg/t |
- EU Label
- D/B/70
- 3PMSF
- Yes
- Weight
- 8.24 kgs
- Tread
- 7.8 mm
- Price
- 120.29
Kleber Quadraxer 3
205/45 R17 88V XL
Category scores (% of best)
All discipline results (15)
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 | 5th / 9 | 42.4 m | +3.50 m |
| Dry HandlingLower is better | 6th / 9 | 54.55 s | +0.90 s |
| Subj. Dry HandlingHigher is better | 8th / 9 | 9 Points | -1.00 Points |
| Wet BrakingLower is better | 6th / 9 | 33.8 m | +2.90 m |
| Wet HandlingLower is better | 5th / 9 | 89.4 s | +4.30 s |
| Subj. Wet HandlingHigher is better | 5th / 9 | 9 Points | -1.00 Points |
| Straight AquaHigher is better | 4th / 9 | 79.7 km/h | -4.20 km/h |
| Curved AquaplaningHigher is better | 6th / 9 | 2.76 m/sec2 | -0.39 m/sec2 |
| Snow BrakingLower is better | 2nd / 9 | 19.51 m | +0.08 m |
| Snow TractionLower is better | 6th / 9 | 5.23 s | +0.51 s |
| Snow HandlingLower is better | 2nd / 9 | 86.6 s | +0.30 s |
| Subj. Snow HandlingHigher is better | 1st / 9 | 10 Points | Best in this discipline |
| Subj. ComfortHigher is better | 1st / 9 | 10 Points | Best in this discipline |
| NoiseLower is better | 1st / 9 | 69.7 dB | Best in this discipline |
| Rolling ResistanceLower is better | 2nd / 9 | 8.07 kg/t | +0.34 kg/t |
- EU Label
- C/B/69
- 3PMSF
- Yes
- Weight
- 8.09 kgs
- Tread
- 7.7 mm
- Price
- 115.56
Linglong Sport Master 4S
205/45 R17 88W XL
Category scores (% of best)
All discipline results (15)
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 | 2nd / 9 | 40.1 m | +1.20 m |
| Dry HandlingLower is better | 5th / 9 | 54.15 s | +0.50 s |
| Subj. Dry HandlingHigher is better | 1st / 9 | 10 Points | Best in this discipline |
| Wet BrakingLower is better | 5th / 9 | 32.9 m | +2.00 m |
| Wet HandlingLower is better | 6th / 9 | 90.5 s | +5.40 s |
| Subj. Wet HandlingHigher is better | 6th / 9 | 8 Points | -2.00 Points |
| Straight AquaHigher is better | 6th / 9 | 77.3 km/h | -6.60 km/h |
| Curved AquaplaningHigher is better | 4th / 9 | 2.91 m/sec2 | -0.24 m/sec2 |
| Snow BrakingLower is better | 8th / 9 | 20.9 m | +1.47 m |
| Snow TractionLower is better | 7th / 9 | 5.47 s | +0.75 s |
| Snow HandlingLower is better | 7th / 9 | 90.8 s | +4.50 s |
| Subj. Snow HandlingHigher is better | 7th / 9 | 9 Points | -1.00 Points |
| Subj. ComfortHigher is better | 4th / 9 | 9.75 Points | -0.25 Points |
| NoiseLower is better | 6th / 9 | 70.6 dB | +0.90 dB |
| Rolling ResistanceLower is better | 6th / 9 | 8.93 kg/t | +1.20 kg/t |
- EU Label
- D/B/69
- 3PMSF
- Yes
- Weight
- 8.19 kgs
- Tread
- 6.7 mm
- Price
- 82.35
Cooper Discoverer All Season
205/45 R17 88V XL
Category scores (% of best)
All discipline results (15)
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 / 9 | 42.7 m | +3.80 m |
| Dry HandlingLower is better | 9th / 9 | 55.38 s | +1.73 s |
| Subj. Dry HandlingHigher is better | 9th / 9 | 8.5 Points | -1.50 Points |
| Wet BrakingLower is better | 7th / 9 | 34.5 m | +3.60 m |
| Wet HandlingLower is better | 7th / 9 | 91.1 s | +6.00 s |
| Subj. Wet HandlingHigher is better | 8th / 9 | 7.5 Points | -2.50 Points |
| Straight AquaHigher is better | 5th / 9 | 79.2 km/h | -4.70 km/h |
| Curved AquaplaningHigher is better | 3rd / 9 | 2.95 m/sec2 | -0.20 m/sec2 |
| Snow BrakingLower is better | 9th / 9 | 21.34 m | +1.91 m |
| Snow TractionLower is better | 9th / 9 | 5.86 s | +1.14 s |
| Snow HandlingLower is better | 8th / 9 | 92.3 s | +6.00 s |
| Subj. Snow HandlingHigher is better | 8th / 9 | 8.5 Points | -1.50 Points |
| Subj. ComfortHigher is better | 1st / 9 | 10 Points | Best in this discipline |
| NoiseLower is better | 1st / 9 | 69.7 dB | Best in this discipline |
| Rolling ResistanceLower is better | 9th / 9 | 9.26 kg/t | +1.53 kg/t |
- EU Label
- D/B/70
- 3PMSF
- Yes
- Weight
- 8.66 kgs
- Tread
- 8.3 mm
- Price
- 128.41
Milever All Season Versat mc545
205/45 R17 88W XL
Category scores (% of best)
All discipline results (15)
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 / 9 | 43.7 m | +4.80 m |
| Dry HandlingLower is better | 8th / 9 | 55.1 s | +1.45 s |
| Subj. Dry HandlingHigher is better | 5th / 9 | 9.5 Points | -0.50 Points |
| Wet BrakingLower is better | 8th / 9 | 37.7 m | +6.80 m |
| Wet HandlingLower is better | 8th / 9 | 93.7 s | +8.60 s |
| Subj. Wet HandlingHigher is better | 9th / 9 | 7 Points | -3.00 Points |
| Straight AquaHigher is better | 9th / 9 | 69.8 km/h | -14.10 km/h |
| Curved AquaplaningHigher is better | 9th / 9 | 1.87 m/sec2 | -1.28 m/sec2 |
| Snow BrakingLower is better | 1st / 9 | 19.43 m | Best in this discipline |
| Snow TractionLower is better | 2nd / 9 | 4.93 s | +0.21 s |
| Snow HandlingLower is better | 3rd / 9 | 86.7 s | +0.40 s |
| Subj. Snow HandlingHigher is better | 2nd / 9 | 9.5 Points | -0.50 Points |
| Subj. ComfortHigher is better | 9th / 9 | 8.5 Points | -1.50 Points |
| NoiseLower is better | 4th / 9 | 70.3 dB | +0.60 dB |
| Rolling ResistanceLower is better | 3rd / 9 | 8.33 kg/t | +0.60 kg/t |
- EU Label
- C/C/67
- 3PMSF
- Yes
- Weight
- 8.69 kgs
- Tread
- 7.6 mm
- Price
- 39.63
Tomket Allyear 3
205/45 R17 88V XL
Category scores (% of best)
All discipline results (15)
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 / 9 | 43.6 m | +4.70 m |
| Dry HandlingLower is better | 7th / 9 | 55.03 s | +1.38 s |
| Subj. Dry HandlingHigher is better | 1st / 9 | 10 Points | Best in this discipline |
| Wet BrakingLower is better | 9th / 9 | 38.1 m | +7.20 m |
| Wet HandlingLower is better | 9th / 9 | 98.1 s | +13.00 s |
| Subj. Wet HandlingHigher is better | 6th / 9 | 8 Points | -2.00 Points |
| Straight AquaHigher is better | 8th / 9 | 70.8 km/h | -13.10 km/h |
| Curved AquaplaningHigher is better | 8th / 9 | 2.22 m/sec2 | -0.93 m/sec2 |
| Snow BrakingLower is better | 7th / 9 | 20.73 m | +1.30 m |
| Snow TractionLower is better | 8th / 9 | 5.52 s | +0.80 s |
| Snow HandlingLower is better | 9th / 9 | 93.2 s | +6.90 s |
| Subj. Snow HandlingHigher is better | 9th / 9 | 8 Points | -2.00 Points |
| Subj. ComfortHigher is better | 8th / 9 | 9 Points | -1.00 Points |
| NoiseLower is better | 3rd / 9 | 69.8 dB | +0.10 dB |
| Rolling ResistanceLower is better | 3rd / 9 | 8.33 kg/t | +0.60 kg/t |
- EU Label
- C/C/72
- 3PMSF
- Yes
- Weight
- 8.3 kgs
- Tread
- 6.8 mm
- Price
- 85.31
I have a motorhome built in a 2019 Peugeot Boxer and currently running 215/70/15 Michelin cross climate on all 4 wheels. The front is down to just over 3mm so will be changing them in December before we head to Spain through France.
Are the Michelin still the best option or is there a better tyre I can fit for good wet and snow grip since all season are mandatory in a lot of French regions after October.
Thanks
I run CC2 SUV on my Tesla Y RWD. They are due to replacement before winter (3-4 mm). The winter is wet here in Denmark, but due to my job I have to drive out in i the blizzards ;-)
CC3 doesn't fit Tesla Y. CC3 sport does - but they come with less treadwear.
If snow and ice performance is the priority should I run the CC2 again or maybe the newest version of Goodyear Vector 4?
The new Goodyear is very good in the snow and will be far better than the CC2 in the wet, but the CC3 is still the king of all-season tires in the snow
Size: 215/60/R16 99V
I’ve read good things about the Hankook Kinergy 4S2, specifically that it has a rigid directional tread pattern.
Thanks in advance for your recommendations—feel free to suggest a few different options.
The best will be the ones rated as more sporty, so the CrossClimate 3 Spor, the Goodyear Vector All Season 4 would be the ones I'd look into
These tire versions are available for my size.
Michelin CrossClimate 2
Kleber Quadraxer 3
Nokian Tyres Seasonproof 2
Nokian Tyres Seasonproof 1
Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
Hankook Kinergy 4S2 H750
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
BFGoodrich Advantage All Season
Continental AllSeasonContact 2
Dunlop All Season 2
Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6
Thanks for your great reviews!
I’m trying to find the most comfortable tires for my Tesla Model X regarding ride comfort over bad roads (road noise doesn’t matter).
I switched from 20” Continental WinterContact TS 870 P to 19” Continental AllSeasonContact 2, expecting the taller sidewalls to improve comfort. Surprisingly, the opposite happened: potholes and sharp bumps feel much harsher than before.
Do you have any idea why this could be? And which tire would you recommend for maximum ride comfort on a Model X (19” or 20”, all-season or separate summer/winter)?
Thanks so much!
The CrossClimate 3 springs to mind as an option, although I'm not thrilled with its wet grip. I would certainly stick to 19-inch if comfort is your number one priority, or even try and get to 18-inch if you can fit them over the brakes
Hello! I am wondering if a set of Continental All Season Contact 2 which is 112 Euro here would outperform two separate sets specifically for winter and summer respectively, from LAUFENN, at 76 Euro each.
I used to run Nokias winter tyres on powerful fwd modified mini 280hp from about 2010 to 2015
Banbury, so think south midlands edge of Cotswold climate with ad08r as full on summer tyre and Goodyear Asy for spring and autumn ( yes 3 sets of wheels and 20k + pa it sort of made sense)
Now in a even more powerful f56 330hp fwd I’m looking for what would call a 1.5 season tyre to compliment the current asy 6 for the 3- 4 months of the year when I am driving at 7.00 am or earlier and country B roads will be predominantly cold and damp, only doing 10-12 k pa but still space for 2 sets of wheels, yet in my mind I think full winters are too compromised for the majority of my cold weather driving.
So should I be looking at the CC3 sport or one of these or have I got this fundamentally all wrong and should run a full winter for those December to March conditions, and then the summers.
And by foregoing the main benefit of not swapping rubber, means a targeted mild winter tyre is a better option in my circumstances?
Looks like the braking tests just got less useful.. xxx to 5 km/h? Personally I care about how long it will take to STOP, not to hit something with 5 km/h...
There's a lot wrong with this statement.
Firstly, no tester measures to 0, abs becomes too much of a factor. They just extrapolate and don't tell you.
Secondly, what does the full braking distance matter to you unless you need to make an emergency stop in that very location. Distances is HUGELY dependent on surface, the thing that's important is the % differences between the tyres.
Any plans to test the new Pirelli Ice Friction? it is said to rival other brands like Michelin and Nokian in winter weathers
Not from me this year sorry, maybe next!
What about the Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV, have you ever tested this?
What am I missing, no Michein All Seasons?
Explained at the start of the video, sadly bad timing with the release of cc3
As always great testing and presentation! It's time to change vector 4 season gen2 on my Mazda cx-30 in Greece after 53k km. I think about continental but i worry about their noise they are the "loudest" and I want a comfort tyre. Otherwise I would go for the Bridgestone. Mostly I drive on road and once or twice a year on dirt roads. When it snow I try to find time and go on forrests and relax. I mostly consider comfort, noise and reliability on all weather. If it can be combined with high mileage, perfect What would you suggest? I find both tyres in almost same price (+-15euro).
Keep on testing!
Michelin CrossClimate 3 might be a good option for comfort.
Well since cross climate 3 in not availiable in 215/55/18, I fitted Bridgestone Turanza 6 all season since it is more summer like tire, in realy good price (10% cheapers than continental) and in Greece there is a 12month guarantee. From your test I assume that they will fit great in our weather -even for those 4-5 times a year I drive on snow. They replaced the decent Goodyear Vecror4season GEN-2 SUV after 52000km, with only disadvantage not great in dry braking. Bridgestone feel so smooth and comfort, but of course they are brand new. I'll follow with them they same rule of rotation every 10000km. In the photos the old goodyear and the new bridgestone https://uploads.disquscdn.c... https://uploads.disquscdn.c...
I think you'll be very happy, get a review on the site sometime with pictures :)
Hi, a key info is missing - what was the temperature during dry tests? (mostly dry braking). Thanks.
P.S. Next time maybe use a BYD vehicle - it shows the temperature of the tyre. Today outside is 18 and after 20km of highway driving it showed 34 degrees tyre temperature. It would be also some amazing thing to see - probably you will be the only one who does something like this ... to make a test after f.e. 50km of highway driving with "hot tyres" - f.e. while 7 degrees outside, after 50km of highway driving the tyre gets 18-20 degrees.
Imagine also how amazing it would be if you gave the info ... about the temperature of the tyre :)
Sadly, there is no notice of rim protection again.
I'm running the Bridgestone in 225/45 R17, those have protection.
Yes, I know. I'm running the Bridgestone myself in 235/35 R19. But I like to be informed, I need new tyres every two years because of leasing plus tyres for my wife's car.
Great review, as always! Due to size limitations, I can only get conti as2 in my sizes? My only alternative, in order to be able to have the best tyres, is cc3s on rear (255/40/18) and Pirelli sf3 on the front (225/45/18) - would this mix work and be safe? Is the increase in potential instability worth it for the gains in performance over the continental as2? My main concern on the as2 is the poor aquaplaning.
Is the aquaplaning something to be concerned about?
No, it's not a major concern for tyre selection - it is major for your driving style. A few things to consider.
(TLDR: slow the hell down in heavy rain and pay attention to the road surface; replace your tyres at 4mm).
One is that the test is conducted on a road surface with standing water for all 4 wheels, at a depth of of around 8mm. Real-world aquaplaning risks will differ from that, it can be 1mm standing water, or it can be 10 cm standing water on the road if it's flooded. Also, the car weight, distribution of weight, tyre size, and trajectory of the car will have just as much a significance if not more than the tyre make and model.
The second is that there is actually not a great amount of difference between already good tyres. Note that it's typically 5km/h, 10km/h at most. Also, note that they all converge around the 80 km/h mark. It's geometry and physics. That is holding true across tests, with minor variation.
The most important consideration in aquaplaning is your driving. Managing aquaplaning risk is really down to the driver, no amount of technology will save you from it. The key is selecting lower speeds, and moderating steering, throttle and braking inputs.
Pick your speed wisely, I'd say putting your speedo on 80km/h (50mph) nominal is a good reference point, real speed will be around 75km/h which (47 mph) should give you good protection against aquaplaning, and low enough to shed speed quickly just with engine braking, so should conditions be really adverse. Remember, kinetic energy is quadratic with speed, doing 110km/h / 70 mph instead carries about 2x the kinetic energy in the car as a moving object compared to 80km/h / 50mph.
If the car slips, don't brake, but always steer in the direction of travel, point the front wheels where you want to go, let them start rotating again. I do recommend taking your car with your new tyres to a driver training session with a skidpad to get a feel for it all.
Finally, don't run your tyres bald like all those cheap ignoramuses. They are a minor expense per mile compared to all the other expenses, fuel, insurance, and they keep you on the road - and alive.
so, the Pirelli confirms to be probably the best choice for all seanson tires.
I have to buy a new set for next winter and I'm not yet quite surwe about the choice.
I use summer tires for summer and AllSeasons or winter as even if I live in a region of north Italy where rarely snows is mandatory to have winter tires 6 months a year.
Needed size is 235/40 18.
I have had winter tires in the past but never be happy about wet grip specially starting from 2nd year of use (have had Yokohama, Michelin and Continental, all with same behaviour), so even if the tire was not worn I always had to change every 2 years (that it correspond to about 20K kilometers)
Last time I used Michelin CC2 hoping for best wet grip, but also in this case it was quite good the 1st year, so so on 2nd but very bad on the 3rd, it was very slippery on the roundabouts with all possible bad behaviours, sliding sometime on the front, on the rear or on both axes simultaneously.
During the warmer months they are stored inside the garage so never under direct sunlight, no humidity and with max 25/33 °C on hottest periods.
My choices are within Turanza AllSeasons , Conti AS2 and now also Pirelli SF3.
Most important things for me are wet performance and that the grip on wet remains good for at least 3 winter seasons, low noise is important too.
So could be the SF3 the good choice?
One thing to look into with Pirellis is rim protection. I had a set of SF2 and it had no rim protector at all, which exposed my wheels to curbing, and boy I took the offer to scratch and dent my wheels.
It's interesting what you write about CC2 losing performance by year 3, I wouldn't think it's wear with 20-30k kms...Because I run 30k a year, I change every 2 years, so cannot comment on it, but do recommend the Bridgestone, I'm running them currently in 225/45 R17 94V, and very pleased with them. About 20 months and 55k km in.
One of the more interesting points in the test is how good the PC7 is in the wet at 4C, beating all the other all season tyres.
This test said the crossover temperature was about 12C for wet:
https://www.tyrereviews.com/Tyre-Tests/2025-Summer-and-All-Season-Combined-Tyre-Test.htm
Your old test had it about 11-12C in the wet:
https://www.tyrereviews.com/Article/Summer-All-Season-and-Winter-Tyres-Tested-at-0c-15c.htm
Any thoughts?
It's seems like an above average summer compound to begin with. Personally, I think what matters is what happens to grip under 2C in wet, because it's not so much about where the crossover exactly is, but where is the cliff-edge for summers. It's just sudden, an because it happens so rarely in the UK, most people will not expect it. It's quite concerning to watch cars dart down the road at 60-70+ mph when near low dew point temperatures, like 0-2C. Jon speaks to this in the video under your second link.