Teknikens Varld: Summer Tire Test R19 2025
As SUVs dominate Nordic roads, the choice between convenience and performance remains critical for drivers. Teknikens Värld’s 2025 test tackled this dilemma by evaluating eight summer tires—including Michelin’s all-season CrossClimate 2 VOL, a Volvo-specific model—on the popular Volvo XC60. The trial aimed to answer a pressing question: Can modern all-season tires, even those tailored to specific vehicles, truly replace dedicated summer rubber in Sweden’s variable climate?
Testing focused on scenarios vital for SUV safety: emergency braking, wet/dry handling, and dynamic stability. The inclusion of the CrossClimate 2 VOL, originally fitted to some XC60s, highlighted the risks of prioritizing convenience over specialization. While all-season tires promise year-round usability, the test revealed stark compromises—particularly in wet conditions, where sluggish steering and reduced grip undermined driver confidence.
- Year
- 2025
- Tire Test Original Link
- Visit Website
- Tire Size
- 235/55 R19
- Season
- Summer
- Auto Type
- Light Truck / SUV / 4*4
- List Type
- Professional Tire Test
- Region
- Europe
- Date added
- Apr 26, 2025
- Date updated
- Apr 27, 2025