ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ: All-Season Tire Test R17 2022

ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ: All-Season Tire Test R17

The European motoring association (ACE), together with the Austrian motoring club (ARBÖ) and the German Society for Technical Supervision (GTÜ) compared nine all-season, conducting tests on two Nokian test facilities — «White Hell» in Ivalo, Finland, and the recently-opened Hakka Ring Track Facility in Tarancon, Spain. The tires were tested inn size 205/55 R17, which fits such passenger cars and crossovers as Kia Ceed, Mazda3, Renault Megane, Skoda Kamiq, Volkswagen T-Cross, etc.

  1. Michelin CrossClimate 2 - Winner Recommended
    Michelin CrossClimate 2
    86 54
    · All Season · 2020 · Passenger - Performance All-Season
    Verdict:

    No prominent issues found, good results on all types of surfaces. Great snow gripLow noise emission. Low rolling resistance. Minor gripes about wet handling response. Highly recommended.

    Lateral Hydroplaning   External Noise   Snow Braking   Rolling Resistance   Snow Handling   Subj. Wet Handling  
    USA+ USA+ · Canada Canada · Europe Europe · Russia+ Russia+ · Japan Japan
    Test Score:
    196
  2. Continental AllSeasonContact Recommended
    Continental AllSeasonContact
    86 57
    · All Season · 2017 · Passenger - Premium Touring All-Season
    Verdict:

    Acceptable snow performance. Good results on dry pavement. Good hydroplaning resistance. Minor gripes about wet handling response. Recommended.

    Rolling Resistance   Lateral Hydroplaning   Snow Handling   Subj. Wet Handling   Snow Traction  
    USA+ USA+ · Canada Canada · Europe Europe · Russia+ Russia+
    Test Score:
    184
  3. Nokian Seasonproof Recommended
    Nokian Seasonproof
    78 36
    · All Season · 2020 · Passenger - Premium Touring All-Season
    Verdict:

    Short braking distance and good handling response on snow (albeit slightly prone to oversteer). Good results on dry pavement. Good price/quality ratio. Minor gripes about wet handling response. Recommended.

    Lateral Hydroplaning   Snow Handling   Snow Braking   Rolling Resistance   Wet Handling   Snow Traction  
    Europe Europe · Japan Japan
    Test Score:
    182
  4. Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 Recommended
    Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
    91 59
    · All Season · 2020 · Passenger - Premium Touring All-Season
    Verdict:

    Good results on wet and dry pavement. Relatively weak results on snow. Recommended.

    Dry Handling   Rolling Resistance   Wet Handling   Hydroplaning   Subj. Snow Handling   Snow Traction  
    Europe Europe · Russia+ Russia+ · Japan Japan · South Africa South Africa
    Test Score:
    177
  5. Vredestein Quatrac Pro Recommended
    Vredestein Quatrac Pro
    80 44
    · All Season · 2019 · Passenger - Ultra High Performance All-Season
    Verdict:

    Good results on wet and dry pavement. Relatively weak results on snow. Reduced straight hydroplaning resistance. Recommended.

    Wet Braking   Dry Handling   Rolling Resistance   Wet Handling   Straight Hydroplaning   Snow Braking   Snow Traction  
    USA+ USA+ · Canada Canada · Europe Europe
    Test Score:
    173
  6. Bridgestone Weather Control A005 Evo
    Bridgestone Weather Control A005 Evo
    81 59
    · All Season · 2020 · Passenger - Premium Touring All-Season
    Verdict:

    Very good results on wet pavement. Excellent hydroplaning resistance. Good results on dry pavement. Very poor grip and poor handling performance on snow. Conditionally recommended.

    Wet Braking   Hydroplaning   Rolling Resistance   Dry Braking   Snow Traction   Snow Braking   Subj. Snow Handling  
    USA+ USA+ · Canada Canada · Europe Europe · Russia+ Russia+
    Test Score:
    162
  7. Berlin All Season 1
    Berlin All Season 1
    N/A 24
    · All Season · 2019 · Passenger - Premium Touring All-Season
    Verdict:

    Acceptable braking performance on dry pavement. Low price. Long braking distance and less-than-perfect handling response on snow and wet pavement. Poor handling response in the dry. Conditionally recommended.

    Dry Braking   Price   Subj. Dry Handling   Subj. Wet Handling   Wet Braking   Snow Traction  
    Europe Europe
    Test Score:
    152
  8. Cooper Discoverer All Season
    Cooper Discoverer All Season
    70 30
    · All Season · 2019 · Light Truck / SUV - Crossover/SUV Touring All-Season
    Verdict:

    Excellent hydroplaning resistance. Acceptable braking performance on dry pavement. Poor snow performance. Poor handling response in the wet and in the dry. Conditionally recommended.

    Lateral Hydroplaning   Straight Hydroplaning   Subj. Dry Handling   Subj. Wet Handling   Snow Traction  
    Europe Europe
    Test Score:
    152
  9. Toyo Celsius
    Toyo Celsius
    73 33
    · All Season · 2015 · Passenger - Premium Touring All-Season
    Verdict:

    Acceptable handling response on dry pavement (even if slightly prone to oversteer). Relatively weak results on snow. Poor grip and poor wet handling response (the tires pose a threat to the driving safety). Not recommended. Not recommended.

    Dry Handling   Straight Hydroplaning   Wet Braking   Wet Handling   Subj. Wet Handling   Snow Traction  
    North America North America · Central & South America Central & South America · Europe Europe · Russia+ Russia+ · East Asia East Asia
    Test Score:
    149
Youtube Video
ACE-Ganzjahresreifentest 2022
September 27, 2022
Year
2022
Tire Test Original Link
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Max Score, points
250
Tire Size
205/55R17
Season
All-Season
Auto Type
Passenger
List Type
Professional Tire Test
Region
Europe
Date added
Sep 26, 2022
Date updated
Oct 16, 2022
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