Auto Bild: All-Season Tire Test R17 2019

Auto Bild: All-Season Tire Test R17

31 tire models were involved in a large tire test conducted by Germany’s Auto Bild publication. The test experts decided to keep it simple and tested the tires in size 225/45 R17. Yes, the exact same size, in which they already compared winter and summer tires in 2019. Don’t be surprised! After all, this is one of the best-selling sizes for compact and medium-sized cars.

All of the tires for the 225/45 R17 all-season tire test were bought anonymously in various retail points. Their list included premium-class models, subsidiary brands of the world’s largest tire makers, as well as «no-name» Chinese tires.

  1. Michelin CrossClimate+ - Winner Recommended
    Michelin CrossClimate+
    80 71
    · All Season · 2017 · Passenger - Premium Touring All-Season
    Verdict:

    The Auto Bild ranking of all-season tires 2019 was topped by a model that is marketed by its manufacturer as not quite an all-season tire. For CrossClimate+, the Michelin marketing experts specifically came up with a category named «summer+», rather extrapolating the use of this tires to spring and fall, than to the wintertime. «all-rounded» talent for dynamic driving in any weather conditions, crisp steering response, efficient braking on wet and dry pavement, maximum mileage on test, and a smooth pleasant ride.

    Dry Braking   Wet Handling   Mileage   Snow Handling   Dry Handling   Noise   Lateral hydroplaning   Straight Hydroplaning  
    USA+ USA+ · Canada Canada · Europe Europe · Russia+ Russia+ · East Asia East Asia · Middle East Middle East
  2. Vredestein Quatrac Pro Recommended
    Vredestein Quatrac Pro
    80 44
    · All Season · 2019 · Passenger - Ultra High Performance All-Season
    Verdict:

    Exemplary all-season tires with impressive snow performance, dynamic handling on dry and wet pavement, crisp steering response with a great feedback, and efficient wet braking. Average mileage.

    Lateral Stability   Snow Traction   Wet Handling   Wet Braking   Dry Handling  
    USA+ USA+ · Canada Canada · Europe Europe
  3. Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2 Recommended
    Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2
    82 58
    · All Season · 2015 · Passenger - Premium Touring All-Season
    Verdict:

    All-season classic with very convincing winter performance, safe handling response on wet pavement, a pleasantly smooth ride, high resistance to wear, and a decent price/quality ratio. Delayed steering response and a slightly increased braking distance on dry pavement.

    Snow Traction   Mileage   Snow Handling   Snow Braking   Rolling Resistance   Lateral Stability   Dry Braking  
    Europe Europe · Russia+ Russia+ · South Africa South Africa
  4. Continental AllSeasonContact
    Continental AllSeasonContact
    87 59
    · All Season · 2017 · Passenger - Premium Touring All-Season
    Verdict:

    Well-balanced premium-class tires with a sporty dynamic feel on wet pavement and a long running life, effective braking, and great lateral stability on snow, low rolling resistance, and a good price/quality ratio. A slightly increased braking distance on wet pavement.

    Wet Handling   Snow Braking   Slalom   Rolling Resistance   Price / Mileage   Lateral Stability   Straight Hydroplaning  
    USA+ USA+ · Canada Canada · Europe Europe · Russia+ Russia+
  5. Hankook Kinergy 4S 2 H750
    Hankook Kinergy 4S 2 H750
    82 53
    · All Season · 2018 · Passenger - Performance All-Season
    Verdict:

    Extremely dependable performance on snow, including traction, and dynamic handling, great hydroplaning resistance, safe handling response on wet and dry pavement, good price/quality ratio. A slightly increased braking distance on wet pavement.

    Dry Handling  
    USA+ USA+ · Canada Canada · Europe Europe · Russia+ Russia+ · East Asia East Asia
  6. Nexen N Blue 4Season
    Nexen N Blue 4Season
    74 42
    · All Season · 2016 · Passenger - High Performance All-Season
    Verdict:

    Budget-friendly low-noise all-season tires with safe handling in any wintertime weather conditions, outstanding lateral grip, and effective snow braking, large mileage, and a good price/quality ratio. A slightly increased braking distance on wet pavement; increased rolling resistance.

    Price / Mileage   Noise   Slalom   Rolling Resistance  
    Canada Canada · Europe Europe · Russia+ Russia+ · East Asia East Asia
  7. Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3
    Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3
    68 42
    · All Season · 2019 · Passenger - Standard Touring All-Season
    Verdict:

    A new all-season tire model of Chinese origin with safe handling on snow and dry pavement, great hydroplaning resistance, and a short braking distance on dry pavement. Average traction coupled with an increased braking distance on wet pavement, average mileage.

    Dry Braking   Noise   Straight Hydroplaning   Wet Braking   Wet Handling  
    Canada Canada · Europe Europe · Russia+ Russia+
  8. Kumho Solus 4S HA31
    Kumho Solus 4S HA31
    N/A 13
    · All Season · 2015 · Light Truck / SUV - Crossover/SUV Touring All-Season
    Verdict:

    Good hydroplaning resistance, effective braking performance on snow and on dry pavement, budget-friendly. Poor handling response coupled with an increased braking distance on wet pavement, and delayed steering response in the dry.

    Price / Mileage   Noise  
    Europe Europe · North Africa North Africa
  9. Bridgestone Weather Control A005
    Bridgestone Weather Control A005
    75 54
    · All Season · 2018 · Passenger - Premium Touring All-Season
    Verdict:

    Short braking distances and good handling response on both wet and dry pavement, a good hydroplaning safety margin, low rolling resistance. Only average performance on snow, limited mileage.

    Dry Braking   Rolling Resistance   Wet Braking   Snow Braking   Price / Mileage   Slalom   Snow Handling  
    Europe Europe · Russia+ Russia+
  10. Cooper Discoverer All Season
    Cooper Discoverer All Season
    70 30
    · All Season · 2019 · Light Truck / SUV - Crossover/SUV Touring All-Season
    Verdict:

    Good hydroplaning resistance, effective braking performance on snow and on dry pavement, budget-friendly. Poor handling response coupled with an increased braking distance on wet pavement, and delayed steering response in the dry.

    Lateral hydroplaning   Straight Hydroplaning   Lateral Stability   Snow Traction   Wet Handling   Wet Braking   Dry Handling  
    Europe Europe
Year
2019
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 05, 2019
Date updated
Feb 15, 2021

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