Auto Bild: All-Season Tire Test R17 2024

Auto Bild: All-Season Tire Test R17

Auto Bild's 2023 test of 35 all-season R17 tires offers a thorough analysis for drivers considering these versatile options. This comprehensive review scrutinizes the latest tire models for their performance in diverse conditions such as sun, rain, snow, and ice, ensuring they meet various driving requirements. The test focuses on crucial aspects like braking efficiency, handling stability, and grip, alongside economic factors such as purchase price, fuel consumption, and mileage. Highlighting the practicality of all-season tires in offering year-round performance without the need for seasonal changes, the review serves as a crucial guide for drivers seeking a balance between cost-effectiveness and reliable performance across all weather conditions.

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

    The Michelin CrossClimate 2 excels in snowy conditions, offering excellent driving dynamics and ice handling. It also performs admirably in dry conditions with dynamic handling and precise steering behavior. Additionally, the tire is noted for its good aquaplaning qualities and very good mileage, although it comes at a higher price.

    Dry Handling   Snow Performance   Steering Response   Snow Braking   Treadwear   Aquaplaning   Price  
    USA+ USA+ · Canada Canada · Europe Europe · Russia+ Russia+ · Japan Japan
    Test Score:
    1.2
  2. Continental AllSeasonContact 2 Recommended
    Continental AllSeasonContact 2
    88 43
    · All Season · 2023 · Passenger - Premium Touring All-Season
    Verdict:

    The Continental AllSeasonContact 2 is an all-rounder with strong winter qualities, offering dynamic handling and short braking distances on wet roads. It is recognized for its quiet passing noise and high mileage. This tire ensures a balanced performance in various conditions but tends to understeer in certain scenarios.

    Noise   Wet Handling   Snow Performance   Durability   Wet Braking   Treadwear   Subj. Dry Handling (Tendency to understeer)  
    Europe Europe
    Test Score:
    1.3
  3. Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 Recommended
    Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6
    96 41
    · All Season · 2023 · Passenger - Premium Touring All-Season
    Verdict:

    The Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 is a new all-rounder in the tire market, delivering a potent performance spectrum. It offers short wet and dry braking distances and agile, safe driving behavior under various weather conditions. Good aquaplaning reserves further enhance its appeal, although it comes at a higher price level.

    Wet Handling   Dry Handling   Wet Braking   Dry Braking   Aquaplaning   Price  
    Europe Europe
    Test Score:
    1.4
  4. Vredestein Quatrac Recommended
    Vredestein Quatrac
    90 39
    · All Season · 2020 · Passenger - Premium Touring All-Season
    Verdict:

    The Vredestein Quatrac is recognized for its dynamic performance in various weather conditions, excelling as a wet specialist. It offers very good aquaplaning reserves and a pleasantly quiet ride, along with commendable winter capabilities. However, it has an average mileage performance.

    Noise   Wet Handling   Aquaplaning   Snow Braking   Treadwear (Average mileage)  
    Europe Europe
    Test Score:
    1.4
  5. Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF 2 Recommended
    Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF 2
    79 54
    · All Season · 2021 · Passenger - Premium Touring All-Season
    Verdict:

    The Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 stands out as a dynamic all-rounder, delivering safe and stable driving behavior on both wet and dry surfaces. It is particularly noted for its quiet rolling noise and has the best safety reserves in the event of aquaplaning. However, it exhibits increased rolling resistance and average mileage.

    Noise   Dry Handling   Wet Handling   Aquaplaning   Rolling Resistance   Treadwear (Average mileage)  
    Canada Canada · Europe Europe · Russia+ Russia+ · Japan Japan
    Test Score:
    1.5
  6. Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
    Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
    91 59
    · All Season · 2020 · Passenger - Premium Touring All-Season
    Verdict:

    The Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 is an all-season tire that provides convincingly safe driving characteristics in a variety of weather conditions. It offers good snow traction and boasts very good mileage. However, this model has extended dry braking distances and increased pass-by noise.

    Treadwear   Snow Braking   Snow Traction   Cabin Noise   Dry Braking  
    Europe Europe · Russia+ Russia+ · Japan Japan · South Africa South Africa
    Test Score:
    2
  7. Kleber Quadraxer 3
    Kleber Quadraxer 3
    81 35
    · All Season · 2022 · Passenger - Premium Touring All-Season
    Verdict:

    The Kleber Quadraxer 3 offers solid performance in snowy and dry conditions, with safe aquaplaning properties and short dry braking distances. However, it exhibits delayed steering response and understeering wet handling, which might affect maneuverability and control in certain situations.

    Dry Braking   Snow Performance   Aquaplaning   Wet Handling (Understeering)   Steering Response (Delayed)  
    Europe Europe
    Test Score:
    2.2
  8. Hankook Kinergy 4S 2 H750
    Hankook Kinergy 4S 2 H750
    82 53
    · All Season · 2018 · Passenger - Performance All-Season
    Verdict:

    The Hankook Kinergy 4S2 H750 is a proven all-season tire offering reliable driving characteristics on snow and ice, with crisp steering behavior and very good mileage. However, it has slightly extended wet and dry braking distances, which might be a concern in emergency braking situations.

    Treadwear   Snow Performance   Steering Response   Dry Braking   Wet Braking  
    USA+ USA+ · Canada Canada · Europe Europe · Russia+ Russia+ · East Asia East Asia
    Test Score:
    2.2
  9. BFGoodrich Advantage All Season
    BFGoodrich Advantage All Season
    N/A 28
    · All Season · 2022 · Passenger - Passenger All-Season
    Verdict:

    The BFGoodrich Advantage All Season tire is characterized by its good traction and short braking distances on snow, complemented by safe aquaplaning qualities and short dry braking distances. However, it shows understeering behavior in wet conditions, and its price is relatively high. Additionally, this model offers moderate mileage.

    Dry Braking   Snow Performance   Aquaplaning   Price   Treadwear (Moderate mileage)   Wet Handling (Understeering)  
    Europe Europe
  10. Kumho Solus 4S HA32
    Kumho Solus 4S HA32
    65 39
    · All Season · 2020 · Passenger - Ultra High Performance All-Season
    Verdict:

    The Kumho Solus 4S HA32 stands out for its good snow traction and consistent, safe handling in both wet and dry conditions. It is also notable for its quiet rolling noise and affordability. However, the tire has moderate aquaplaning reserves and experiences slightly longer braking distances in wet and dry scenarios, alongside increased rolling resistance.

    Noise   Wet Handling   Snow Traction   Dry Handling   Price   Rolling Resistance   Dry Braking   Wet Braking   Aquaplaning  
    North America North America · Europe Europe · Japan Japan
  11. Dunlop Sport All Season
    Dunlop Sport All Season
    72 36
    · All Season · 2020 · Passenger - Standard Touring All-Season
    Verdict:

    The Dunlop Sport All Season tire offers balanced handling on both wet and dry surfaces, characterized by low rolling resistance and very good ride comfort. However, it displays understeering tendencies in snow handling and has moderate aquaplaning properties. Additionally, the tire has extended dry braking distances.

    Rolling Resistance   Dry Handling   Wet Handling   Comfort   Dry Braking   Snow Handling (Understeering)   Aquaplaning  
    Europe Europe
  12. Nexen N Blue 4Season 2
    Nexen N Blue 4Season 2
    N/A 27
    · All Season · 2022 · Passenger - Ultra High Performance All-Season
    Verdict:

    The Nexen N'Blue 4Season 2 is an all-season tire offering balanced dry handling and exceptional mileage at an affordable price point. It boasts short dry braking distances, making it a reliable choice in dry conditions. However, the tire has moderate aquaplaning reserves and tends to understeer in both snow and wet conditions.

    Treadwear   Dry Handling   Dry Braking   Price   Snow Handling (Understeering)   Aquaplaning   Wet Handling (Understeering)  
    Europe Europe
  13. Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02
    Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02
    73 35
    · All Season · 2019 · Passenger - Premium Touring All-Season
    Verdict:

    The Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 is recognized for its stable driving behavior on snow and wet surfaces, and it stands out with its pleasingly low rolling resistance. However, this tire shows moderate aquaplaning qualities and a tendency to understeer in snow and dry conditions. Additionally, its mileage is somewhat limited.

    Rolling Resistance   Snow Handling   Wet Handling   Treadwear (Limited mileage)   Snow Handling (Understeering)   Aquaplaning   Dry Handling (Understeering)  
    Europe Europe · Russia+ Russia+
  14. Toyo Celsius AS2
    Toyo Celsius AS2
    69 39
    · All Season · 2021 · Passenger - Premium Touring All-Season
    Verdict:

    The Toyo Celsius AS2 is notable for its good safety reserves against aquaplaning and its high mileage potential. This tire offers reliable protection in wet conditions and long-term durability. However, its winter performance is average, and it tends to understeer on snowy and wet roads. Additionally, the tire has extended wet braking distances.

    Treadwear (High mileage)   Aquaplaning   Wet Braking   Snow Handling (Understeering)   Wet Handling (Understeering)  
    Europe Europe · East Asia East Asia · Southeast Asia Southeast Asia · Middle East Middle East
  15. Falken Euroall Season AS220 Pro
    Falken Euroall Season AS220 Pro
    71 31
    · All Season · 2023 · Passenger - Ultra High Performance All-Season
    Verdict:

    The Falken EuroAll Season AS220 Pro offers impressive performance with short braking distances in both wet and dry conditions and dynamic handling in dry scenarios. However, it provides only satisfactory driving characteristics on snow and ice. This tire also exhibits a delayed steering response and moderate mileage, along with increased rolling resistance.

    Dry Braking   Wet Braking   Dry Handling   Rolling Resistance   Steering Response (Delayed)   Snow Performance (Satisfactory)   Treadwear (Moderate mileage)  
    Europe Europe
Year
2024
Tire Test Original Link
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Tire Size
225/45R17
Season
All-Season
Auto Type
Passenger
List Type
Professional Tire Test
Region
Europe
Date added
Nov 06, 2023
Date updated
Mar 26, 2024

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