Autobild Sportcars: SUV All Season Test R18 2025

Autobild Sportcars: SUV All Season Test R18

Auto Bild Sportscars has released a comprehensive evaluation of all-season tires tailored for the crossover SUV segment. The test assessed ten different tire models in the popular size 215/50 R18, mounted on a powerful Volkswagen T-Roc R equipped with a 300 PS engine and all-wheel drive.

The examination covered critical safety and performance disciplines across dry, wet, and winter conditions, including handling, braking, and aquaplaning resistance. The field included products from leading premium manufacturers alongside several budget-oriented brands, providing a broad comparison of available options.

This test aims to determine if modern all-season tires can deliver genuine year-round capability for crossover and SUV owners, balancing everyday performance with essential safety in milder winter conditions.

  1. Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF 3 - Winner
    Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF 3
    N/A 41
    · All Season · 2024 · Passenger - Premium Touring All-Season
    Verdict:

    The Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF 3 is a masterfully balanced all-season SUV tire, delivering top-tier performance in dry and wet safety alongside leading snow traction. It excels as a versatile, no-compromise choice without significant weaknesses, though its winter braking and efficiency are marginally behind its best attributes.

    Snow Traction   Subj. Comfort   Dry Braking   Straight Aquaplaning   Wet Braking   Dry Handling   Wet Handling   Noise   Snow Braking   Rolling Resistance  
    Europe Europe
    Test Score:
    97.9
  2. Continental AllSeasonContact 2
    Continental AllSeasonContact 2
    92 53
    · All Season · 2023 · Passenger - Premium Touring All-Season
    Verdict:

    The Continental AllSeasonContact 2 is a winter-biased all-season SUV tire that excels in snow handling and wet safety, positioning it closer to a dedicated winter tire. This focus results in a slight but measurable trade-off in dry-road braking performance.

    Snow Handling   Rolling Resistance   Straight Aquaplaning   Wet Braking   Noise   Snow Braking   Dry Braking  
    Europe Europe
    Test Score:
    96.6
  3. 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 a winter-capable all-season SUV tire that delivers sporty, leading-edge dry and wet handling alongside strong snow traction. This dynamic performance is undermined by a significant weakness in wet braking safety and elevated noise levels.

    Snow Handling   Snow Traction   Subj. Comfort   Rolling Resistance   Dry Handling   Wet Handling   Lateral Aquaplaning   Noise   Dry Braking   Wet Braking  
    Europe Europe · Russia+ Russia+ · Japan Japan · South Africa South Africa
    Test Score:
    96.6
  4. Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6
    Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6
    96 41
    · All Season · 2023 · Passenger - Premium Touring All-Season
    Verdict:

    The Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 secures its position as a premier all-season SUV tire through exceptionally balanced and reliable performance across dry, wet, and winter conditions. It delivers confident safety and predictable handling year-round, making no significant compromises in any single discipline.

    Snow Handling   Snow Traction   Rolling Resistance   Dry Braking   Wet Braking   Dry Handling   Wet Handling   Lateral Aquaplaning   Noise   Straight Aquaplaning   Snow Braking  
    Europe Europe
    Test Score:
    96.4
  5. Kleber Quadraxer 3
    Kleber Quadraxer 3
    81 35
    · All Season · 2022 · Passenger - Premium Touring All-Season
    Verdict:

    The Kleber Quadraxer 3 SUV is a dedicated winter specialist within the all-season category, delivering best-in-class snow braking, traction, and lateral grip. This exceptional cold-weather performance requires significant compromises in wet-road safety and dry-pavement agility.

    Snow Handling   Snow Braking   Snow Slalom   Snow Traction   Straight Aquaplaning   Wet Braking   Dry Handling   Lateral Aquaplaning   Wet Handling  
    Europe Europe
    Test Score:
    95.1
  6. Giti GitiAllSeason AS2
    Giti GitiAllSeason AS2
    N/A 25
    · All Season · 2023 · Passenger - High Performance All-Season
    Verdict:

    The Giti AllSeason AS2 is a competitively priced all-season SUV tire that delivers strong winter braking and impressive aquaplaning resistance. Its core compromise lies in significantly extended braking distances on both wet and dry pavement, positioning it as a budget option where cold-weather performance is prioritized over ultimate stopping power.

    Lateral Aquaplaning   Noise   Snow Braking   Price   Dry Braking   Wet Braking   Wet Handling   Dry Handling  
    Europe Europe
    Test Score:
    94.1
  7. Hankook Kinergy 4S2 X H750A
    Hankook Kinergy 4S2 X H750A
    92 33
    · All Season · 2019 · Light Truck / SUV - Street/Sport Truck All-Season
    Verdict:

    The Hankook Kinergy 4S 2 X is a value-focused all-season SUV tire that delivers competent, balanced performance with a particular strength in aquaplaning resistance. It avoids major weaknesses but trails the class leaders in braking precision and winter traction, positioning it as a solid budget-conscious choice.

    Lateral Aquaplaning   Straight Aquaplaning   Price   Snow Handling   Snow Traction   Rolling Resistance   Dry Braking   Wet Braking   Subj. Comfort  
    USA+ USA+ · Canada Canada · Europe Europe · Russia+ Russia+ · China China · South Korea South Korea
    Test Score:
    93.8
  8. Linglong Sport Master 4S
    Linglong Sport Master 4S
    68 33
    · All Season · 2025 · Passenger - Premium Touring All-Season
    Verdict:

    The Linglong Sport Master 4S is a cost-effective all-season SUV tire that delivers strong braking performance on dry and wet pavement. Its design favors warm-weather capability, resulting in significant compromises for winter driving and resistance to hydroplaning.

    Dry Braking   Price   Wet Braking   Dry Handling   Wet Handling   Snow Handling   Snow Traction   Straight Aquaplaning   Subj. Comfort   Lateral Aquaplaning   Snow Braking  
    Europe Europe
    Test Score:
    93.5
  9. Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3 SUV
    Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3 SUV
    N/A 25
    · All Season · 2019 · Light Truck / SUV - Crossover/SUV Touring All-Season
    Verdict:

    The Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3 SUV is a budget-friendly tire that prioritizes wet-weather safety and ride comfort, delivering strong aquaplaning resistance and refined noise levels. This focus comes at the cost of markedly weak snow traction and the highest rolling resistance in the test, impacting winter capability and long-term fuel efficiency.

    Subj. Comfort   Price   Noise   Straight Aquaplaning   Dry Handling   Lateral Aquaplaning   Snow Handling   Snow Braking   Rolling Resistance   Snow Traction  
    Canada Canada · Europe Europe · Russia+ Russia+
    Test Score:
    93.5
Year
2025
Tire Test Original Link
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Max Score, points
100
Tire Size
215/50R18
Season
All-Season
Auto Type
Light Truck / SUV / 4*4
List Type
Professional Tire Test
Region
Europe
Date added
Dec 15, 2025
Date updated
Dec 16, 2025

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