Auto Bild Allrad: All Season Tire Test R17 2021

New tire models from the Michelin and Pirelli debuted in yet another independent test.
In the first test of the season, the Auto Bild experts conducted snow, wet, and dry tests of all-season tires, a category that is enjoying a growing popularity on the European market.

Hankook Kinergy 4S2 X H750A - Winner Recommended

92 33

· All Season · 2019 · Light Truck / SUV - Street/Sport Truck All-Season

Verdict:
Test winner with convincing handling in all weather conditions, stable, safe handling on wet and dry roads, precise steering, high aquaplaning safety, low rolling noise, low price level.
Verdict: exemplary.
Steering Response Aquaplaning Noise Price Dry Handling Wet Handling

USA+ · Canada · Europe · Russia+ · China · South Korea
Michelin CrossClimate 2

86 54

· All Season · 2020 · Passenger - Performance All-Season

Verdict:
Positive: New all-season tire with exemplary handling on snow and dry roads, short braking distances on dry surfaces, economical rolling resistance.
Negative: Slight understeer on wet roads.
Verdict: good.
Snow Handling Dry Handling Dry Braking Rolling Resistance Wet Handling

USA+ · Canada · Europe · Russia+ · Japan
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons SUV Gen-3

86 39

· All Season · 2020 · Light Truck / SUV - Street/Sport Truck All-Season

Verdict:
Positive: An all-round talent with balanced performance potential, stable handling on wet and dry roads, high aquaplaning safety, short wet braking distances, good comfort.
Negative: Slightly increased braking distance on dry road.
Verdict: good.
Aquaplaning Wet Braking Dry Handling Comfort Wet Handling Dry Braking

Europe · Russia+ · Japan · South Africa
Continental AllSeasonContact

87 59

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

Verdict:
Positive: High performance on snow and wet roads, high steering precision, dynamic handling on snow and wet roads, short braking distances on wet roads, low rolling resistance.
Negative: Increased braking distances on dry roads.
Verdict: satisfactory.
Snow Handling Steering Response Wet Handling Rolling Resistance Dry Braking

USA+ · Canada · Europe · Russia+
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 Evo

81 59

· All Season · 2020 · Passenger - Premium Touring All-Season

Verdict:
Positive: High traction and short braking distances on snow. Precise steering response and good wet handling. High resistance to straight aquaplaning.
Negative: Increased braking distances on dry roads.
Verdict: satisfactory.
Steering Response Snow Braking Straight Aquaplaning Snow Traction Wet Handling Dry Braking

USA+ · Canada · Europe · Russia+
Vredestein Quatrac Pro

80 44

· All Season · 2019 · Passenger - Ultra High Performance All-Season

Verdict:
Positive: Convincing handling on wet and dry roads, precise steering, short braking distances on wet roads, affordable price.
Negative: Poor handling on snow, limited aquaplaning performance.
Verdict: satisfactory.
Wet Braking Wet Handling Dry Handling Price Aquaplaning Snow Handling

USA+ · Canada · Europe
Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF 2

79 50

· All Season · 2021 · Passenger - Premium Touring All-Season

Verdict:
Positive: High traction and short braking distances on snow, low noise level, economical rolling resistance.
Negative: Poor wet and dry handling, slightly longer braking distances on wet roads.
Verdict: satisfactory.
Rolling Resistance Snow Traction Noise Snow Braking Dry Handling Wet Braking Wet Handling

Canada · Europe · Russia+ · Japan
Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3 SUV

N/A 27

· All Season · 2019 · Light Truck / SUV - Crossover/SUV Touring All-Season

Verdict:
Positive: Good performance on snow, stable handling on dry roads, high resistance to straight aquaplaning, low price.
Negative: Slightly longer braking distances on wet roads, increased rolling resistance.
Verdict: satisfactory.
Straight Aquaplaning Dry Handling Price Wet Braking Rolling Resistance

Canada · Europe · Russia+
Cooper Discoverer All Season

70 30

· All Season · 2019 · Light Truck / SUV - Crossover/SUV Touring All-Season

Verdict:
Positive: Short braking distances on snow, very good aquaplaning characteristics, low price.
Negative: Poor handling on snow and wet roads, moderate comfort, increased rolling resistance.
Verdict: satisfactory.
Aquaplaning Price Snow Braking Snow Handling Comfort Rolling Resistance Wet Handling

Europe
Imperial All Season Driver

N/A 31

· All Season · 2018 · Passenger - Passenger All-Season

Verdict:
Positive: Short braking distances on snow, low price.
Negative: Limited wet grip, poor steering response, dangerously extended braking distances on wet roads.
Verdict: not recommended.
Snow Braking Price Steering Response Wet Grip Wet Braking

Europe