Auto Express: All-Season Tire Test R17 2024
Auto Express, a British trade publication, conducted a test of nine popular all-season tire models in size 225/45R17, responding to the increasing preference for these tires in milder winters. The tests were held at the Pirelli Sottozero proving ground in Sweden for snow performance, and at the TRIWO Research Center in Germany for dry and wet asphalt performance.
The test uniquely included summer and winter tires for comparison, revealing the strengths and weaknesses of all-season tires against seasonal models. Brands like Hankook, Michelin, Goodyear, Vredestein, Pirelli, Uniroyal, and Firestone were tested, including newer models like Michelin's Kleber Quadraxer 3.
Testing involved measuring braking distances and traction on snow, wet, and dry surfaces, assessing handling, aquaplaning resistance, lateral grip, interior noise, and rolling resistance. The final scores were based on a percentage system, prioritizing wet and dry pavement performance, with additional consideration for snow handling, noise, fuel efficiency, and cost.
- Year
- 2024
- Tire Test Original Link
- Visit Website
- Max Score, points
- 100
- Tire Size
- 225/45R17
- Season
- All-Season
- Auto Type
- Passenger
- List Type
- Professional Tire Test
- Region
- Europe
- Date added
- Jan 19, 2024
- Date updated
- Jan 22, 2024
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