Auto Express: All-Season Tire Test 2017

The 2017 Auto Express all season tire test is a wonderful mix of eight 205/55 R16 all season tires.

Both the wet handling and wet braking tests were done at the two different temperatures, and both sets of results presented in full in the magazine. The conclusion? Not much changed between the two temperatures! The Michelin won all four sets of tests, the Kumho lost all four, the winter tires performance did not change and the summer tire lost around 1% of it's relative performance as the temperature dropped.

The other big take from the test is something we've also hinted at before. If you want the best "traditional all season" tire on test, it's not just the Goodyear Vector 4Season Gen-2 you should be considering, but also the Continental WinterContact TS860. It might be classified as a full winter tire, but its incredible breadth of performance make it as much a traditional all season tire as any of the tires included in this test.

Michelin CrossClimate+ - Winner Recommended

80 71

· All Season · 2017 · Passenger - Premium Touring All-Season

Verdict:
The best balance of performance for the UK climate. Dominated in the dry and wet, and wasn't the worst all season tire on test in the snow with more than enough performance for the UK winters. Average curved aquaplaning result.
Rolling Resistance Wet Performance Dry Performance Snow braking Snow / Ice traction Curved Aquaplaning

USA+ · Canada · Europe · Russia+ · East Asia · Middle East

Test Score:

100
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2

82 58

· All Season · 2015 · Passenger - Premium Touring All-Season

Verdict:
The best all season tire in the snow, excellent wet result, second only to the CrossClimate. Excellent fuel economy. Slightly weak in the dry, second to last in dry handling.
Rolling Resistance Wet Performance Dry Performance Winter / Snow Performance Curved Aquaplaning Noise

Europe · Russia+ · South Africa

Test Score:

99.2
Nokian WeatherProof

81 45

· All Season · 2015 · Passenger - Premium Touring All-Season

Verdict:
Strongest in snow handling and aquaplaning tests. Excellent rolling resistance. Struggled under wet braking.
Rolling Resistance Noise Aquaplaning Winter / Snow Performance Wet braking

Europe · Russia+ · Japan · South Korea · Southeast Asia · Middle East

Test Score:

99.1
Nexen N Blue 4Season

74 42

· All Season · 2016 · Passenger - High Performance All-Season

Verdict:
Low price, excellent in the wet, strong in the dry and snow. Last place in both aquaplaning tests.
Wet Performance Dry Performance Noise Winter / Snow Performance Value Curved Aquaplaning Aquaplaning

Canada · Europe · Russia+ · East Asia

Test Score:

98.3
Falken Euroall Season AS200

74 19

· All Season · 2013 · Passenger - Standard Touring All-Season

Verdict:
A solid mid pack performance, with wet handling being a strength. Struggled in the snow, noisy.
Wet Performance Dry Performance Snow braking Curved Aquaplaning Noise Snow / Ice traction

Europe · Russia+

Test Score:

97.7
Hankook Kinergy 4S H740

73 25

· All Season · 2015 · Passenger - High Performance All-Season

Verdict:
Asymmetric tread pattern results in strong performance in the dry. Last in the snow tests, high rolling resistance.
Wet Performance Dry Performance Aquaplaning Rolling Resistance Snow braking Snow / Ice traction

Europe · Russia+ · East Asia

Test Score:

97.5
Toyo Celsius

73 33

· All Season · 2015 · Passenger - Premium Touring All-Season

Verdict:
Good snow braking, very low noise. Weak in the dry and wet testing. Highest rolling resistance on test.
Wet Performance Noise Winter / Snow Performance Rolling Resistance Wet / Dry braking Curved Aquaplaning Snow / Ice traction

North America · Central & South America · Europe · Russia+ · East Asia

Test Score:

96.4
Kumho Solus HA31

74 17

· All Season · 2014 · Passenger - Standard Touring All-Season

Verdict:
Good snow braking. Very weak in the wet.
Dry Performance Winter / Snow Performance Rolling Resistance Wet Performance Curved Aquaplaning

USA+ · Europe · Russia+ · Southeast Asia

Test Score:

95.9

Year: 2017
Tire Test Original Link: Visit Website
Max Score, points: 100
Tire Size: 205/55R16
Season: All-Season
Auto Type: Passenger
List Type: Professional Tire Test
Region: Europe
Date added: Nov 04, 2018
Date updated: Sep 24, 2021

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