As usual, no one does it better than AutoBild. Since revealing the best 15 all season tyres in wet and dry braking, they put the victors through to their full barrage of tests, which includes wear testing!
It's a really fascinating in depth look at the best of the all season tyres in the popular 225/50 R17 size, check out all the data below. The Bridgestone was the best in the pre-test, best in both dry and wet braking, but can it continue its dominance now that there's 15 more categories to grade?
5 categories (17 tests)
Test Category | Best Performer | Worst Performer | Difference |
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Dry (2 tests) | |||
Dry Braking | ▲ Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6: 36.8 M | ▼ Viking Fourtech Plus: 43.1 M | 6.3 M (14.6%) |
Dry Handling | ▲ Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6: 96 Km/H | ▼ Linglong Grip Master 4S: 93.7 Km/H | 2.3 Km/H (2.5%) |
Wet (5 tests) | |||
Wet Braking | ▲ Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6: 50.5 M | ▼ Linglong Grip Master 4S: 59.8 M | 9.3 M (15.6%) |
Wet Handling | ▲ Continental AllSeasonContact 2: 75.3 Km/H | ▼ Toyo Celsius AS2: 68.6 Km/H | 6.7 Km/H (9.8%) |
Wet Circle | ▲ Continental AllSeasonContact 2: 11.4 s | ▼ Toyo Celsius AS2: 12.26 s | 0.9 s (7.0%) |
Straight Aqua | ▲ Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3: 79.4 Km/H | ▼ Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus: 69.4 Km/H | 10.0 Km/H (14.4%) |
Curved Aquaplaning | ▲ Viking Fourtech Plus: 3.47 m/sec2 | ▼ Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus: 2.64 m/sec2 | 0.8 m/sec2 (31.4%) |
Snow (4 tests) | |||
Snow Braking | ▲ GT-Radial ClimateActive: 23.3 M | ▼ Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6: 26.3 M | 3.0 M (11.4%) |
Snow Traction | ▲ BFGoodrich Advantage All Season: 2745 N | ▼ Toyo Celsius AS2: 2355 N | 390.0 N (16.6%) |
Snow Handling | ▲ Continental AllSeasonContact 2: 55.4 Km/H | ▼ Toyo Celsius AS2: 50 Km/H | 5.4 Km/H (10.8%) |
Snow Slalom | ▲ BFGoodrich Advantage All Season: 4.36 m/sec2 | ▼ Viking Fourtech Plus: 3.68 m/sec2 | 0.7 m/sec2 (18.5%) |
Comfort (1 tests) | |||
Noise | ▲ GT-Radial ClimateActive: 71.7 dB | ▼ Dunlop All Season 2: 73.1 dB | 1.4 dB (1.9%) |
Value (5 tests) | |||
Wear | ▲ Dunlop All Season 2: 67410 KM | ▼ Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus: 40800 KM | 26,610.0 KM (65.2%) |
Value | ▲ Linglong Grip Master 4S: 7.2 Price/1000 | ▼ Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3: 13.23 Price/1000 | 6.0 Price/1000 (45.6%) |
Rolling Resistance | ▲ Toyo Celsius AS2: 7.38 kg / t | ▼ Linglong Grip Master 4S: 9.45 kg / t | 2.1 kg / t (21.9%) |
Fuel Consumption | ▲ Viking Fourtech Plus: 4.6 l/100km | ▼ Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus: 5.06 l/100km | 0.5 l/100km (9.1%) |
Abrasion | ▲ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 527 g | ▼ Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus: 1116 g | 589.0 g (52.8%) |
Dry
The dry braking test reveals a significant 6.3-meter difference between the best and worst all-season tyres. The Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 performed exceptionally well, stopping in just 36.8 meters, which is only 1.9 meters behind the reference summer tyre. In contrast, the Viking Fourtech Plus required 43.1 meters to stop, even underperforming the reference winter tyre by 0.8 meters.
In dry handling, the gap between the best and worst all-season tyres narrowed to an average speed difference of 2.3 km/h over the lap. The Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 again led the pack with an average speed of 96 km/h, matching the reference summer tyre. The Linglong Grip Master 4S trailed behind at 93.7 km/h, still outperforming the reference winter tyre by 1.2 km/h. Notably, the Viking Fourtech Plus, which struggled in dry braking, showed improvement in dry handling, ranking 6th among all-season tyres.
Wet
Wet braking performance varied widely among all-season tyres, with a 9.3-meter difference between the best and worst. The Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 continued its strong performance, stopping in 50.5 meters, though still 2.9 meters behind the reference summer tyre. The Linglong Grip Master 4S struggled most, requiring 59.8 meters to stop, which was 2.4 meters worse than the reference winter tyre.
The wet handling test showed a significant 6.7 km/h difference between the top and bottom performers. The Continental AllSeasonContact 2 led with an average speed of 75.3 km/h, just 3 km/h slower than the reference summer tyre. The Toyo Celsius AS2 struggled most, managing only 68.6 km/h, which was 2.2 km/h slower than the reference winter tyre. Interestingly, the Linglong Grip Master 4S, which performed poorly in wet braking, showed slight improvement in wet handling, though still ranking near the bottom.
In straight aquaplaning resistance, there was a 10 km/h difference between the best and worst tyres. The Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 excelled with a float speed of 79.4 km/h, outperforming even the reference summer tyre by 1.8 km/h. The Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus struggled most, with a float speed of just 69.4 km/h, which was 6.4 km/h slower than the reference winter tyre.
Snow
Snow braking performance varied by 3 meters among all-season tyres. The GT Radial ClimateActive performed best, stopping in 23.3 meters, matching the reference winter tyre. The Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6, which excelled in dry and wet conditions, struggled most in snow, requiring 26.3 meters to stop. However, all all-season tyres significantly outperformed the reference summer tyre, which needed 60.3 meters to stop in snow.
Snow traction showed a considerable difference of 390 N between the best and worst tyres. The BFGoodrich Advantage All Season led with 2745 N of pulling force, nearly matching the reference winter tyre's 2866 N. The Toyo Celsius AS2 provided the least traction at 2355 N. Again, all all-season tyres vastly outperformed the reference summer tyre, which managed only 1040 N of pulling force in snow.
The snow handling test revealed an average speed difference of 5.4 km/h difference between the top and bottom performers. The Continental AllSeasonContact 2 led with an average speed of 55.4 km/h, slightly outperforming the reference winter tyre. The Toyo Celsius AS2 struggled most, managing only 50 km/h. The Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6, which performed poorly in snow braking, showed some improvement in snow handling, ranking 12th among all-season tyres.
Comfort
External noise levels varied by 1.4 dB among the all-season tyres. The GT Radial ClimateActive was the quietest at 71.7 dB, while the Dunlop All Season 2 was the loudest at 73.1 dB. All all-season tyres were quieter than the reference summer tyre (74.6 dB), with most also outperforming the reference winter tyre (72.3 dB).
Value
Predicted tread life varied significantly, with a difference of 26,610 km between the most and least durable tyres. The Dunlop All Season 2 led with an impressive 67,410 km, while the Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus and Giti AllSeason AS2 tied for the shortest tread life at 40,800 km.
The value assessment, which considers the price per 1000 km of tread life, showed a significant difference between the most and least cost-effective tyres. The Linglong Grip Master 4S offered the best value at 7.2 euros per 1000 km, while the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 was the least economical at 13.23 euros per 1000 km - nearly twice as expensive over its lifespan.
Interestingly, some tyres that performed well in other tests didn't necessarily offer the best value. For example, the Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6, which excelled in many performance categories, ranked 6th in terms of value. Conversely, the Toyo Celsius AS2, which struggled in several performance tests, offered the second-best value at 7.36 euros per 1000 km.
Rolling resistance varied by 2.07 kg/t between the best and worst performers. The Toyo Celsius AS2 had the lowest rolling resistance at 7.38 kg/t, while the Linglong Grip Master 4S had the highest at 9.45 kg/t. This translated to a difference in fuel consumption of 0.46 l/100km between the most efficient (Viking Fourtech Plus at 4.6 l/100km) and least efficient (Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus and Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3, both at 5.06 l/100km) tyres.
The abrasion test measures the total weight loss of the tyre after a standardized wear test, with lower values indicating better resistance to wear. The results showed a substantial difference in wear resistance among the tested tyres.
The Michelin CrossClimate 2 demonstrated the best wear resistance, losing only 527 grams of material. In stark contrast, the Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus showed the worst wear resistance, losing 1116 grams - more than twice as much as the Michelin.
Interestingly, there wasn't always a direct correlation between abrasion resistance and predicted tread life. For example, while the Michelin CrossClimate 2 had the best abrasion resistance, it ranked 3rd in predicted tread life. Conversely, the Dunlop All Season 2, which had the longest predicted tread life, ranked 2nd in abrasion resistance.
This discrepancy is mostly likely due to factors such as starting tread depth and tread pattern void ratio.
Results
It's worth remembering that Auto Bild uses a downgrading system for their final results - if they determine a tyre is lacking in a single category it can't finish well in the test. This is why we see the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 demoted due to value, and the Bridgestone Turanza AllSeason 6 demoted due to the snow performance.
Given these are all season tyres, not winter tyres, we don't agree on the Bridgestone demotion. Remember, you can add your own score weighting on the results table to descover the best tyre for you.
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Balanced performance at the highest level, good reserves in aquaplaning, short braking distances, sporty and safe handling behavior, direct steering response. Slightly increased rolling resistance. Read Reviews Buy from £128.11 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2nd: Continental AllSeasonContact 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Balanced performance level with strong performance in snow and ice, short braking distances, good grip, sporty and safe driving behavior on wet tracks. Average aquaplaning reserves, increased price level. Read Reviews Buy from £139.33 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3rd: Michelin CrossClimate 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Strong performance and short braking distances on dry and snowy tracks, very good mileage, low rolling resistance. Slightly extended braking distances on wet roads. Read Reviews Buy from £146.66 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
4th: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Balanced good performance at a high level, good reserves in aquaplaning, short braking distances, sporty and safe handling behavior in all weather conditions. Average mileage. Read Reviews Buy from £125.88 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5th: Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Strong driving performance and short braking distances on wet and dry tracks, very good safety reserves in aquaplaning. Satisfactory mileage, increased price. Read Reviews Buy from £160.30 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6th: Dunlop All Season 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Balanced good performance level without serious weaknesses, best mileage in the test, best score in the cost chapter. Moderate lateral guidance on snow, extended wet braking distances. Read Reviews Buy from £126.12 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
7th: Kleber Quadraxer 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Convincingly strong performance with short braking distances on snow and dry tracks, good aquaplaning reserves. Moderate grip and extended braking distances on wet tracks. Read Reviews | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
8th: Giti AllSeason AS2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Strong performance with short braking distances on snow and ice, good aquaplaning reserves, sporty and safe handling on wet and dry roads. Slightly extended wet braking distances, satisfactory mileage. Read Reviews | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
9th: GT Radial ClimateActive | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Convincingly good performance with short braking distances on snowy tracks, safe handling on wet and dry roads. Limited mileage, slightly extended wet braking distance. Read Reviews | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
10th: BFGoodrich Advantage All Season | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Impressive performance with short braking distances on snow and dry roads, good aquaplaning reserves, high mileage. Moderate grip and extended braking distances in wet conditions. Read Reviews | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
11th: Viking Fourtech+ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Safe handling behavior on wet and dry roads, good reserves in aquaplaning. Moderate grip with only satisfactory handling on snow, moderate mileage. Read Reviews | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
12th: Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Perfect performance with safe handling and short braking distances on wet and dry tracks, good mileage. Weak performance on snow. Read Reviews Buy from £141.54 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
13th: Kumho Solus 4S HA32+ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Safe handling behavior on wet and dry tracks, good driving comfort. Moderate reserves in aquaplaning, weak grip snow, low mileage, increased rolling resistance. Read Reviews | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
14th: Toyo Celsius AS2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Balanced driving behavior on dry roads, very good mileage. Weak performance on snow, little grip with extended braking distances in wet conditions. Read Reviews | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
15th: Linglong Grip Master 4S | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Safe handling behavior on dry tracks, good comfort, high mileage. Weak performance on snowy and wet roads, moderate reserves in the risk of aquaplaning. Read Reviews |