Pirelli's Cinturato All Season SF 3 secured the top position in AUTO BILD's 2024 all-season tire test for the 225/40 R18 size, earning an exemplary rating with an overall score of 1.3. This tire impresses with outstanding driving performance in all weather conditions and dynamic handling qualities. The steering response is direct and precise, and it demonstrates exceptional resistance to hydroplaning. As a new all-season model, it offers convincing performance regardless of the weather, dynamic handling, immediate steering feedback, and exemplary hydroplaning capabilities.

Securing second place with an exemplary overall score of 1.4, the Michelin Cross Climate 2 establishes itself as an outstanding winter specialist. It delivers top-notch performance on snow and ice, offers good hydroplaning reserves, and ensures safe handling in both wet and dry conditions. Thanks to its low rolling resistance and comfortable design, it provides a pleasantly quiet ride.

Achieving an exemplary rating with an overall score of 1.5, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 secured third place in the test results. This tire stands out as a versatile all-rounder with a well-balanced high-performance potential. It delivers excellent traction on snow and offers dynamic driving qualities in all weather conditions. The precise steering response enhances its appeal, and its moderate price point makes it an attractive option.

Securing fourth place with an overall score of 1.7 and earning an exemplary rating, the Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 is a new all-season tire that delivers excellent driving behavior in all weather conditions. It offers dynamic handling on both wet and dry surfaces and presents a good price-performance ratio. However, it exhibits moderate hydroplaning resistance when cornering.

With a "good" rating and an overall score of 2.6, the Kleber Quadraxer 3 takes fifth place. This versatile tire offers convincing performance on snow and ice, delivers short braking distances on dry roads, and provides good comfort—all at an affordable price. However, it tends to understeer on dry tracks.

Ranked sixth with a "good" rating and a score of 2.7, the Nexen N'blue 4Season2 delivers solid traction and short braking distances on snow. It ensures stable and secure handling in all weather conditions and comes at an attractive price. On the downside, its hydroplaning performance is only satisfactory.

In seventh place with a "satisfactory" rating and an overall score of 3.5, the Continental AllSeasonContact delivers good winter performance, stable handling in wet conditions, short wet braking distances, and low rolling resistance. However, its dry-road capabilities are only satisfactory, and it exhibits moderate hydroplaning resistance.

Ranking eighth with a score of 3.6 and a rating of "conditionally recommended," the Falken EuroAll Season AS220 Pro offers good traction and short braking distances on snow, along with dynamic handling on dry roads. However, it tends to understeer on snowy and wet surfaces and has only moderate hydroplaning reserves.

With an overall score of 3.7 and a ninth-place ranking, the Vredestein Quatrac Pro is conditionally recommended. It performs well in winter conditions, offering stable handling on snowy and dry roads. However, it falls short with only satisfactory wet grip, extended braking distances on both wet and dry surfaces, and limited hydroplaning reserves.

The Toyo Celsius AS2 offers stable handling on dry roads and short braking distances in snowy conditions, thanks to its low rolling resistance. However, its overall winter performance is only satisfactory. The tire exhibits understeering tendencies on snow and wet surfaces and has extended braking distances in wet conditions. As a result, it is conditionally recommended, securing the 10th place with an overall score of 3.8.