Auto Bild Allrad: SUV All-Season Tire Test R18 2023

The experts from the German magazine Auto Bild Allrad tested 11 models of all-season tires designed for SUVs, noting after the test that, even though some of the all-season tires do deliver quite impressive performance, there are still all-season tires out there that cannot ensure adequate driving safety.

Michelin CrossClimate SUV - Winner Recommended

79 32

· All Season · 2016 · Light Truck / SUV - Highway All-Season

Verdict:
An exemplary all-season tire with impressive performance in any weather conditions. Good hydroplaning resistance. Short braking distance on wet and dry pavement. High price. Exemplary.
Wet Braking Hydroplaning Snow Performance Dry Braking Price

USA+ · Canada · Europe · Russia+ · South Korea · Middle East

Test Score:

1.3
Hankook Kinergy 4S2 X H750A Recommended

92 33

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

Verdict:
Well-balanced performance. Good snow performance. Stable handling performance and a short braking distance in any weather conditions. Attractive price. Average ride comfort. Exemplary.
Price Wet Performance Snow Performance Dry Performance Comfort

USA+ · Canada · Europe · Russia+ · China · South Korea

Test Score:

1.4
Continental AllSeasonContact

86 57

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

Verdict:
Well-balanced performance. Very good snow performance. Good handling response in the wet. Excellent hydroplaning resistance. Low rolling resistance. Prone to understeer on dry pavement. Good.
Wet Handling Hydroplaning Rolling Resistance Snow Performance Dry Handling

USA+ · Canada · Europe · Russia+

Test Score:

2.2
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons SUV Gen-3

86 39

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

Verdict:
Well-balanced performance. Stable handling performance and crisp steering response. Low noise emission. Smooth ride. Relatively long braking distance on wet pavement. Good.
Steering Response Comfort Handling Noise Wet Braking

Europe · Russia+ · Japan · South Africa

Test Score:

2.2
Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF 2

79 50

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

Verdict:
Well-balanced performance. High traction on snow. Good handling response in the dry. Average lateral stability on wet pavement. Good.
Dry Handling Snow Traction Lateral Stability

Canada · Europe · Russia+ · Japan

Test Score:

2.4
Vredestein Quatrac Pro

80 44

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

Verdict:
Good snow grip. Good handling response and a short stopping distance on wet pavement. Good handling response in the dry. Reduced hydroplaning resistance. Good.
Wet Handling Wet Braking Snow Traction Dry Handling Hydroplaning

USA+ · Canada · Europe

Test Score:

2.4
Falken EuroAll Season AS210

78 42

· All Season · 2018 · Passenger - High Performance All-Season

Verdict:
Good handling response and a short stopping distance on wet pavement. Excellent hydroplaning resistance. Attractive price. Prone to understeer on snow and dry pavement. Good.
Wet Handling Price Wet Braking Hydroplaning Dry Handling Snow Handling

Europe

Test Score:

2.5
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 Evo

81 59

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

Verdict:
Good handling response and a short stopping distance on dry pavement. Low rolling resistance. Fuzzy steering response and prone to understeer on snow and wet pavement. Satisfactory.
Dry Handling Dry Braking Rolling Resistance Steering Response Wet Handling Snow Handling

USA+ · Canada · Europe · Russia+

Test Score:

3.3
Toyo Celsius AS2

70 37

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

Verdict:
Good snow performance. Excellent hydroplaning resistance. Great riding comfort. Low rolling resistance. Prone to understeer on dry and wet pavement. Satisfactory.
Comfort Hydroplaning Rolling Resistance Snow Performance Dry Handling Wet Handling

Europe · East Asia · Southeast Asia · Middle East

Test Score:

3.4
Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3

68 42

· All Season · 2019 · Passenger - Standard Touring All-Season

Verdict:
Short braking distance on dry pavement. Low price. Very poor traction and prone to understeer on snow. Long braking distance on wet pavement. Not recommended.
Price Dry Braking Wet Braking Snow Traction Snow Handling

Canada · Europe · Russia+

Test Score:

4.3
Goodride All Season Elite Z-401

N/A 4

· All Season · Passenger - Premium Touring All-Season

Verdict:
Low rolling resistance. Low price. Dangerously long braking distance on wet pavement. Delayed steering response and less-than-perfect handling performance in any weather conditions. Not recommended.
Price Rolling Resistance Dry Handling Wet Handling Snow Handling Steering Response Wet Braking

Test Score:

4.6