Auto Bild: Large All-Season Tire Test R16 2023

The Auto Bild magazine conducted a big test of all-season tires that are becoming increasingly popular in Europe, allowing motorists to save time and money. The test involved 35 tire models from various price brackets, but the main part of the test included only 15 competitors that were able to prove that they can ensure effective braking on wet and dry pavement. It must be noted that nine tires, for example, Fulda by Goodyear, were rated as «Unsatisfactory» in the qualification round due to dangerously long stopping distances.

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 - Winner Recommended

91 59

· All Season · 2020 · Passenger - Premium Touring All-Season

Verdict:
Good performance in all weather conditions. Good handling response in the wet and in the dry. High steering precision. Long tread life. Increased rolling resistance. Exemplary.
Dry Handling Treadwear Wet Handling Wet Performance Steering Response Snow Performance Rolling Resistance

Europe · Russia+ · Japan · South Africa

Test Score:

1.3
Vredestein Quatrac Recommended

90 39

· All Season · 2020 · Passenger - Premium Touring All-Season

Verdict:
Well-balanced performance. Short braking distance on wet and dry pavement. High steering precision. Low rolling resistance. Average tread life. Exemplary.
Dry Braking Dry Performance Rolling Resistance Steering Response Wet Braking Treadwear

Europe

Test Score:

1.4
Hankook Kinergy 4S 2 H750

82 53

· All Season · 2018 · Passenger - Performance All-Season

Verdict:
Good snow performance. Short braking distance on wet and dry pavement. Good riding comfort. Attractive price. Average tread life. Average fuel saver. Good.
Dry Braking Price Comfort Wet Braking Snow Performance Price Rolling Resistance

USA+ · Canada · Europe · Russia+ · East Asia

Test Score:

2.1
Kleber Quadraxer 3

81 17

· All Season · Passenger - Premium Touring All-Season

Verdict:
Good results on snow and dry pavement. Very high hydroplaning resistance. Short braking distance on dry pavement. Good riding comfort. Prone to understeer on wet pavement. Good.
Dry Braking Dry Performance Comfort Hydroplaning Snow Performance Wet Handling

Europe

Test Score:

2.2
Kumho Solus 4S HA32+

N/A 20

· All Season · 2022 · Passenger - Ultra High Performance All-Season

Verdict:
Stable handling response in any weather conditions. Excellent traction and short braking distance on snow. Long tread life. Good environmental performance. Relatively long braking distance on dry and wet pavement. Average hydroplaning resistance. Good.
Treadwear Snow Traction Rolling Resistance Snow Braking Snow Handling Wet Braking Dry Braking Hydroplaning

Europe

Test Score:

2.4
Nokian Seasonproof

78 36

· All Season · 2020 · Passenger - Premium Touring All-Season

Verdict:
Good snow performance. Excellent hydroplaning resistance. Good handling response in the dry. Low noise emission. Relatively long braking distance on dry and wet pavement. Good.
Dry Handling Hydroplaning Snow Performance Noise Wet Braking Dry Braking

Europe · Japan

Test Score:

2.5
Dunlop Sport All Season

N/A 34

· All Season · 2020 · Passenger - Standard Touring All-Season

Verdict:
Good handling response in the wet. High lateral hydroplaning resistance. Very good riding comfort. Prone to understeer on snow. Relatively long braking distance on dry pavement. Good.
Wet Handling Comfort Hydroplaning Dry Braking Snow Handling

Europe

Test Score:

2.6
Falken EuroAll Season AS210

78 42

· All Season · 2018 · Passenger - High Performance All-Season

Verdict:
Excellent traction and short braking distance on snow. Good hydroplaning resistance. Long tread life. Slightly prone to understeer on snow and wet pavement. Increased rolling resistance. Long braking distance on dry pavement. Good.
Treadwear Hydroplaning Snow Traction Snow Braking Wet Handling Dry Braking Rolling Resistance Snow Handling

Europe

Test Score:

2.7
Michelin CrossClimate 2

86 54

· All Season · 2020 · Passenger - Performance All-Season

Verdict:
Very good snow performance. Short braking distance on dry pavement. High steering precision. Good riding comfort. Average lateral stability on wet pavement. Short tread life. Poor environmental performance. Satisfactory.
Steering Response Comfort Dry Braking Snow Performance Treadwear Rolling Resistance Lateral Stability

USA+ · Canada · Europe · Russia+ · Japan

Test Score:

3.2
Nexen N Blue 4Season

74 42

· All Season · 2016 · Passenger - High Performance All-Season

Verdict:
Acceptable snow performance. Very long tread life. Excellent value for the money. Prone to understeer on dry and wet pavement. Long braking distance on wet pavement. Increased rolling resistance. Satisfactory.
Price Treadwear Snow Performance Wet Handling Wet Braking Rolling Resistance Dry Handling

Canada · Europe · Russia+ · East Asia

Test Score:

3.2
Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02

73 32

· All Season · 2019 · Passenger - Premium Touring All-Season

Verdict:
Short braking distance on snow and wet pavement. Long tread life. Low rolling resistance. Average lateral stability on wet pavement. Low lateral hydroplaning resistance. Relatively long braking distance on dry pavement. Satisfactory.
Treadwear Wet Braking Rolling Resistance Snow Braking Hydroplaning Dry Braking Lateral Stability

Europe · Russia+

Test Score:

3.3
Toyo Celsius AS2

70 37

· All Season · 2021 · Passenger - Premium Touring All-Season

Verdict:
Long tread life. Very good price/quality ratio. Good hydroplaning resistance. Prone to understeer, delayed steering response, and a relatively long wet braking distance. Satisfactory.
Treadwear Price/Quality Ratio Hydroplaning Steering Response Wet Braking

Europe · East Asia · Southeast Asia · Middle East

Test Score:

3.3
Continental AllSeasonContact

86 57

· All Season · 2017 · Passenger - Premium Touring All-Season

Verdict:
Excellent snow performance. Stable handling response on wet pavement. Low rolling resistance. Prone to understeer; relatively long dry braking distance. Limited mileage. Average environmental performance. Satisfactory.
Wet Handling Rolling Resistance Snow Performance Price Treadwear Dry Braking Steering Response

USA+ · Canada · Europe · Russia+

Test Score:

3.5
Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3

68 42

· All Season · 2019 · Passenger - Standard Touring All-Season

Verdict:
Very high hydroplaning resistance. Low price. Delayed steering response and prone to understeer on all types of surfaces. Limited mileage. Average environmental performance. Conditionally recommended.
Price Hydroplaning Steering Response Treadwear Rolling Resistance

Canada · Europe · Russia+

Test Score:

4
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 Evo

81 59

· All Season · 2020 · Passenger - Premium Touring All-Season

Verdict:
Short braking distance on wet pavement. Low rolling resistance. Delayed steering response and average handling performance on snow. Average tread life. Conditionally recommended.
Wet Braking Rolling Resistance Steering Response Treadwear Snow Handling

USA+ · Canada · Europe · Russia+

Test Score:

4.3