This year Autobild has published a second all season tyre test, this time in their sports car specific publication. The test uses a sporty Subaru BRZ to test eleven sets of 225/40 R18 all season tyres in the dry, wet and snow.
Test setup & methodology
The test setting, the conditions recorded and how the results contribute to the score.
Recorded test conditions
Recorded test conditions
- Dry Braking
- 100 → 0 km/h
- Wet Braking
- 100 → 0 km/h
- Snow Braking
- 50 → 0 km/h
To help illustrate the differences between all season, summer and winter tyres the tester included a reference summer and winter tyre. Overall the tyres performed as you would expect, the summer tyre was by far the best in the dry and wet, but dangerously unusable in the snow and had the highest rolling resistance (which was a bit of a surprise), whereas the winter tyre was almost last in every dry and wet test, but performed much better in the snow (but not the best in snow braking or snow handling!)
Dry
Naturally the summer tyre had a significant advantage in dry braking, stopping the BRZ 2.5 meters ahead of the best all season tyre, which like in the Tyre Reviews all season tyre test, was the new Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3. The Michelin CrossClimate 2, usually the dry braking master, could only finish in fourth place, behind the new Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 and the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2.
Dry Braking
Dry braking in meters (100 - 0 km/h)
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tyre | Result | Gap to best | Residual speed |
|---|---|---|---|
RefReference Summer |
34.4 m | -2.50 m | 0 km/h |
| 36.9 m | Best | 0 km/h | |
| 37.4 m | +0.50 m | 15 km/h | |
| 37.9 m | +1.00 m | 21 km/h | |
| 38.4 m | +1.50 m | 26 km/h | |
| 38.8 m | +1.90 m | 29 km/h | |
| 39.1 m | +2.20 m | 31 km/h | |
| 39.4 m | +2.50 m | 33 km/h | |
| 39.4 m | +2.50 m | 33 km/h | |
| 41.1 m | +4.20 m | 42 km/h | |
| 41.9 m | +5.00 m | 45 km/h | |
| 42.1 m | +5.20 m | 46 km/h | |
RefReference Winter |
43.1 m | +6.20 m | 49 km/h |
The difference between best and worst was 25.3% (8.7 m ≈ 1.9 Car Lengths). From 130 km/h, the Continental AllSeasonContact would still be travelling at 46 km/h when the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 had stopped.
Residual speed is calculated from the measured braking distances, assuming constant deceleration; it is not a separate measurement.
Dry Handling was again led by the summer tyre / Pirelli combination with the budget Doublecoin tyre really struggling around the lap.
Dry Handling
Dry Handling Average Speed
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tyre | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
RefReference Summer |
95.2 km/h | +3.20 km/h |
| 92 km/h | Best | |
| 91.8 km/h | -0.20 km/h | |
| 91.3 km/h | -0.70 km/h | |
| 90.8 km/h | -1.20 km/h | |
| 90.2 km/h | -1.80 km/h | |
| 90.1 km/h | -1.90 km/h | |
| 90.1 km/h | -1.90 km/h | |
| 90 km/h | -2.00 km/h | |
| 89.6 km/h | -2.40 km/h | |
RefReference Winter |
89.4 km/h | -2.60 km/h |
| 88.3 km/h | -3.70 km/h | |
| 87 km/h | -5.00 km/h |
The difference between best and worst was 8.6% (8.2 Km/H).
Wet
The summer / Pirelli combination once again led in wet braking, with the budget Double Coin performing incredibly badly, stopping the Subaru over 10 meters further on when compared to the Pirelli!
Wet Braking
Wet braking in meters (100 - 0 km/h)
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tyre | Result | Gap to best | Residual speed |
|---|---|---|---|
RefReference Summer |
42.1 m | -1.80 m | 0 km/h |
| 43.9 m | Best | 0 km/h | |
| 45.3 m | +1.40 m | 23 km/h | |
| 45.7 m | +1.80 m | 26 km/h | |
| 45.9 m | +2.00 m | 27 km/h | |
| 46 m | +2.10 m | 28 km/h | |
| 46.4 m | +2.50 m | 30 km/h | |
| 46.8 m | +2.90 m | 32 km/h | |
| 47.1 m | +3.20 m | 34 km/h | |
| 48.1 m | +4.20 m | 38 km/h | |
| 48.4 m | +4.50 m | 40 km/h | |
RefReference Winter |
48.8 m | +4.90 m | 41 km/h |
| 54.3 m | +10.40 m | 57 km/h |
The difference between best and worst was 29% (12.2 m ≈ 2.7 Car Lengths). From 130 km/h, the Double Coin DASP Plus 4 Seasons would still be travelling at 57 km/h when the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 had stopped.
Residual speed is calculated from the measured braking distances, assuming constant deceleration; it is not a separate measurement.
Again, the summer / Pirelli combination was best in wet handling.
Wet Handling
Wet Handling Average Speed
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tyre | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
RefReference Summer |
77.5 km/h | +2.10 km/h |
| 75.4 km/h | Best | |
| 75.3 km/h | -0.10 km/h | |
| 74.1 km/h | -1.30 km/h | |
| 73.3 km/h | -2.10 km/h | |
| 73 km/h | -2.40 km/h | |
| 72 km/h | -3.40 km/h | |
| 71.9 km/h | -3.50 km/h | |
| 71.5 km/h | -3.90 km/h | |
RefReference Winter |
71.4 km/h | -4.00 km/h |
| 71.4 km/h | -4.00 km/h | |
| 71.3 km/h | -4.10 km/h | |
| 69.8 km/h | -5.60 km/h |
The difference between best and worst was 9.9% (7.7 Km/H).
Highlighting its class leading wet performance, the Pirelli was also the best in straight and curved aquaplaning!
Straight Aqua
Float Speed in Km/H
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tyre | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 83.3 km/h | Best | |
RefReference Summer |
78.7 km/h | -4.60 km/h |
| 78.4 km/h | -4.90 km/h | |
| 74.4 km/h | -8.90 km/h | |
| 74.3 km/h | -9.00 km/h | |
RefReference Winter |
73.9 km/h | -9.40 km/h |
| 73.1 km/h | -10.20 km/h | |
| 71.7 km/h | -11.60 km/h | |
| 71.4 km/h | -11.90 km/h | |
| 70 km/h | -13.30 km/h | |
| 67.8 km/h | -15.50 km/h | |
| 66.6 km/h | -16.70 km/h | |
| 66.4 km/h | -16.90 km/h |
The difference between best and worst was 20.3% (16.9 Km/H).
Curved Aquaplaning
Remaining lateral acceleration
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tyre | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 2.56 m/sec2 | Best | |
| 2.35 m/sec2 | -0.21 m/sec2 | |
| 2.34 m/sec2 | -0.22 m/sec2 | |
| 2.31 m/sec2 | -0.25 m/sec2 | |
| 2.22 m/sec2 | -0.34 m/sec2 | |
RefReference Summer |
2.21 m/sec2 | -0.35 m/sec2 |
RefReference Winter |
2.21 m/sec2 | -0.35 m/sec2 |
| 2.15 m/sec2 | -0.41 m/sec2 | |
| 2.13 m/sec2 | -0.43 m/sec2 | |
| 2.07 m/sec2 | -0.49 m/sec2 | |
| 2.05 m/sec2 | -0.51 m/sec2 | |
| 2 m/sec2 | -0.56 m/sec2 | |
| 1.7 m/sec2 | -0.86 m/sec2 |
The difference between best and worst was 33.6% (0.86 m/sec2).
Snow
Surprisingly the budget Double Coin tyre had an excellent result in snow braking, which could imply this is a winter compound with an all season name on the sidewall. This is a trick often used by budget tyre manufactures to increase market reach without doing any extra development.
Snow Braking
Snow braking in meters (50 - 0 km/h)
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tyre | Result | Gap to best | Residual speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22.4 m | Best | 0 km/h | |
| 23 m | +0.60 m | 21 km/h | |
| 23.4 m | +1.00 m | 27 km/h | |
RefReference Winter |
23.7 m | +1.30 m | 30 km/h |
| 23.9 m | +1.50 m | 33 km/h | |
| 24.1 m | +1.70 m | 35 km/h | |
| 24.4 m | +2.00 m | 37 km/h | |
| 24.5 m | +2.10 m | 38 km/h | |
| 24.5 m | +2.10 m | 38 km/h | |
| 24.6 m | +2.20 m | 39 km/h | |
| 24.8 m | +2.40 m | 40 km/h | |
| 24.9 m | +2.50 m | 41 km/h | |
RefReference Summer |
67.2 m | +44.80 m | 106 km/h |
The difference between best and worst was 200% (44.8 m ≈ 10 Car Lengths). From 130 km/h, the Toyo Celsius AS2 would still be travelling at 41 km/h when the Double Coin DASP Plus 4 Seasons had stopped.
Residual speed is calculated from the measured braking distances, assuming constant deceleration; it is not a separate measurement.
The winter tyre was back at the front for snow traction, with the Pirelli proving it really can do everything well, winning the snow traction test.
Snow Traction
Pulling Force in Newtons
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tyre | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
RefReference Winter |
2805 N | +8.00 N |
| 2797 N | Best | |
| 2794 N | -3.00 N | |
| 2775 N | -22.00 N | |
| 2767 N | -30.00 N | |
| 2743 N | -54.00 N | |
| 2727 N | -70.00 N | |
| 2688 N | -109.00 N | |
| 2584 N | -213.00 N | |
| 2559 N | -238.00 N | |
| 2534 N | -263.00 N | |
| 2386 N | -411.00 N | |
RefReference Summer |
621 N | -2,176.00 N |
The difference between best and worst was 77.9% (2,184 N).
The Michelin was back at the front for the snow handling and snow slalom tests.
Snow Handling
Snow handling average speed
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tyre | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 57.5 km/h | Best | |
RefReference Winter |
57.3 km/h | -0.20 km/h |
| 57.3 km/h | -0.20 km/h | |
| 57.1 km/h | -0.40 km/h | |
| 57 km/h | -0.50 km/h | |
| 56.7 km/h | -0.80 km/h | |
| 56.1 km/h | -1.40 km/h | |
| 55.8 km/h | -1.70 km/h | |
| 55.4 km/h | -2.10 km/h | |
| 53.5 km/h | -4.00 km/h | |
| 53 km/h | -4.50 km/h | |
| 53 km/h | -4.50 km/h |
The difference between best and worst was 7.8% (4.5 Km/H).
Snow Slalom
Lateral acceleration
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tyre | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 4.42 m/sec2 | Best | |
RefReference Winter |
4.41 m/sec2 | -0.01 m/sec2 |
| 4.37 m/sec2 | -0.05 m/sec2 | |
| 4.36 m/sec2 | -0.06 m/sec2 | |
| 4.31 m/sec2 | -0.11 m/sec2 | |
| 4.21 m/sec2 | -0.21 m/sec2 | |
| 4.2 m/sec2 | -0.22 m/sec2 | |
| 4.13 m/sec2 | -0.29 m/sec2 | |
| 4.11 m/sec2 | -0.31 m/sec2 | |
| 4.07 m/sec2 | -0.35 m/sec2 | |
| 3.96 m/sec2 | -0.46 m/sec2 | |
| 3.89 m/sec2 | -0.53 m/sec2 | |
RefReference Summer |
1.97 m/sec2 | -2.45 m/sec2 |
The difference between best and worst was 55.4% (2.45 m/sec2).
Comfort
The budget tyre was the quietest overall.
Noise
External noise in dB
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tyre | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 71.2 dB | Best | |
| 71.9 dB | +0.70 dB | |
| 72.3 dB | +1.10 dB | |
RefReference Summer |
72.7 dB | +1.50 dB |
| 72.8 dB | +1.60 dB | |
| 72.9 dB | +1.70 dB | |
| 72.9 dB | +1.70 dB | |
| 73.2 dB | +2.00 dB | |
| 73.3 dB | +2.10 dB | |
| 73.5 dB | +2.30 dB | |
| 73.8 dB | +2.60 dB | |
| 74.4 dB | +3.20 dB | |
RefReference Winter |
74.4 dB | +3.20 dB |
The difference between best and worst was 4.5% (3.2 dB).
Value
Rounding out its near flawless test, the Pirelli also had the lowest rolling resistance, beating the Michelin CrossClimate 2 to second place.
Rolling Resistance
Rolling resistance in kg t
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tyre | Result | Gap to best | Extra fuel / year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7.84 kg/t | Best | £0 | |
| 7.98 kg/t | +0.14 kg/t | £8 | |
| 8.37 kg/t | +0.53 kg/t | £30 | |
| 8.38 kg/t | +0.54 kg/t | £30 | |
| 8.43 kg/t | +0.59 kg/t | £33 | |
| 8.44 kg/t | +0.60 kg/t | £34 | |
| 8.5 kg/t | +0.66 kg/t | £37 | |
| 8.79 kg/t | +0.95 kg/t | £53 | |
RefReference Winter |
8.91 kg/t | +1.07 kg/t | £60 |
| 9.06 kg/t | +1.22 kg/t | £69 | |
| 9.23 kg/t | +1.39 kg/t | £78 | |
| 9.64 kg/t | +1.80 kg/t | £101 | |
RefReference Summer |
9.7 kg/t | +1.86 kg/t | £105 |
The difference between best and worst was 23.7% (1.86 kg / t). Over 19,000 km a year at £1.45/L, the Vredestein Quatrac Pro uses about 70 L (£101) more fuel than the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3.
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Results
Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
225/40 R18 92Y XL
Category scores (% of best)
All discipline results (13)
Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.
| Test | Position in discipline | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dry BrakingLower is better | 1st / 11 | 36.9 m | Best in this discipline |
| Dry HandlingHigher is better | 1st / 11 | 92 km/h | Best in this discipline |
| Wet BrakingLower is better | 1st / 11 | 43.9 m | Best in this discipline |
| Wet HandlingHigher is better | 1st / 11 | 75.4 km/h | Best in this discipline |
| Wet CircleLower is better | 1st / 11 | 14 s | Best in this discipline |
| Straight AquaHigher is better | 1st / 11 | 83.3 km/h | Best in this discipline |
| Curved AquaplaningHigher is better | 1st / 11 | 2.56 m/sec2 | Best in this discipline |
| Snow BrakingLower is better | 6th / 11 | 24.4 m | +2.00 m |
| Snow TractionHigher is better | 1st / 11 | 2797 N | Best in this discipline |
| Snow HandlingHigher is better | 4th / 11 | 57 km/h | -0.50 km/h |
| Snow SlalomHigher is better | 3rd / 11 | 4.36 m/sec2 | -0.06 m/sec2 |
| NoiseLower is better | 4th / 11 | 72.8 dB | +1.60 dB |
| Rolling ResistanceLower is better | 1st / 11 | 7.84 kg/t | Best in this discipline |
- EU Label
- C/A/71
- 3PMSF
- Yes
- Weight
- 8.6 kgs
Michelin CrossClimate 2
225/40 R18 92Y XL
Category scores (% of best)
All discipline results (13)
Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.
| Test | Position in discipline | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dry BrakingLower is better | 4th / 11 | 38.4 m | +1.50 m |
| Dry HandlingHigher is better | 6th / 11 | 90.1 km/h | -1.90 km/h |
| Wet BrakingLower is better | 5th / 11 | 46 m | +2.10 m |
| Wet HandlingHigher is better | 4th / 11 | 73.3 km/h | -2.10 km/h |
| Wet CircleLower is better | 6th / 11 | 14.6 s | +0.60 s |
| Straight AquaHigher is better | 2nd / 11 | 78.4 km/h | -4.90 km/h |
| Curved AquaplaningHigher is better | 2nd / 11 | 2.35 m/sec2 | -0.21 m/sec2 |
| Snow BrakingLower is better | 4th / 11 | 23.9 m | +1.50 m |
| Snow TractionHigher is better | 4th / 11 | 2767 N | -30.00 N |
| Snow HandlingHigher is better | 1st / 11 | 57.5 km/h | Best in this discipline |
| Snow SlalomHigher is better | 1st / 11 | 4.42 m/sec2 | Best in this discipline |
| NoiseLower is better | 2nd / 11 | 71.9 dB | +0.70 dB |
| Rolling ResistanceLower is better | 2nd / 11 | 7.98 kg/t | +0.14 kg/t |
- EU Label
- C/B/71
- 3PMSF
- Yes
- Weight
- 8.7 kgs
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
225/40 R18 92Y XL
Category scores (% of best)
All discipline results (13)
Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.
| Test | Position in discipline | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dry BrakingLower is better | 7th / 11 | 39.4 m | +2.50 m |
| Dry HandlingHigher is better | 3rd / 11 | 91.3 km/h | -0.70 km/h |
| Wet BrakingLower is better | 6th / 11 | 46.4 m | +2.50 m |
| Wet HandlingHigher is better | 2nd / 11 | 75.3 km/h | -0.10 km/h |
| Wet CircleLower is better | 2nd / 11 | 14.1 s | +0.10 s |
| Straight AquaHigher is better | 5th / 11 | 73.1 km/h | -10.20 km/h |
| Curved AquaplaningHigher is better | 4th / 11 | 2.31 m/sec2 | -0.25 m/sec2 |
| Snow BrakingLower is better | 5th / 11 | 24.1 m | +1.70 m |
| Snow TractionHigher is better | 2nd / 11 | 2794 N | -3.00 N |
| Snow HandlingHigher is better | 3rd / 11 | 57.1 km/h | -0.40 km/h |
| Snow SlalomHigher is better | 6th / 11 | 4.2 m/sec2 | -0.22 m/sec2 |
| NoiseLower is better | 5th / 11 | 72.9 dB | +1.70 dB |
| Rolling ResistanceLower is better | 8th / 11 | 8.79 kg/t | +0.95 kg/t |
- EU Label
- C/B/72
- 3PMSF
- Yes
- Weight
- 9.2 kgs
Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6
225/40 R18 92Y XL
Category scores (% of best)
All discipline results (13)
Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.
| Test | Position in discipline | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dry BrakingLower is better | 2nd / 11 | 37.4 m | +0.50 m |
| Dry HandlingHigher is better | 4th / 11 | 90.8 km/h | -1.20 km/h |
| Wet BrakingLower is better | 4th / 11 | 45.9 m | +2.00 m |
| Wet HandlingHigher is better | 3rd / 11 | 74.1 km/h | -1.30 km/h |
| Wet CircleLower is better | 3rd / 11 | 14.3 s | +0.30 s |
| Straight AquaHigher is better | 3rd / 11 | 74.4 km/h | -8.90 km/h |
| Curved AquaplaningHigher is better | 9th / 11 | 2.05 m/sec2 | -0.51 m/sec2 |
| Snow BrakingLower is better | 7th / 11 | 24.5 m | +2.10 m |
| Snow TractionHigher is better | 7th / 11 | 2688 N | -109.00 N |
| Snow HandlingHigher is better | 7th / 11 | 55.8 km/h | -1.70 km/h |
| Snow SlalomHigher is better | 5th / 11 | 4.21 m/sec2 | -0.21 m/sec2 |
| NoiseLower is better | 8th / 11 | 73.3 dB | +2.10 dB |
| Rolling ResistanceLower is better | 3rd / 11 | 8.37 kg/t | +0.53 kg/t |
- EU Label
- C/B/72
- 3PMSF
- Yes
- Weight
- 9.1 kgs
Kleber Quadraxer 3
225/40 R18 92V XL
Category scores (% of best)
All discipline results (13)
Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.
| Test | Position in discipline | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dry BrakingLower is better | 5th / 11 | 38.8 m | +1.90 m |
| Dry HandlingHigher is better | 10th / 11 | 88.3 km/h | -3.70 km/h |
| Wet BrakingLower is better | 7th / 11 | 46.8 m | +2.90 m |
| Wet HandlingHigher is better | 7th / 11 | 71.9 km/h | -3.50 km/h |
| Wet CircleLower is better | 4th / 11 | 14.4 s | +0.40 s |
| Straight AquaHigher is better | 4th / 11 | 74.3 km/h | -9.00 km/h |
| Curved AquaplaningHigher is better | 5th / 11 | 2.22 m/sec2 | -0.34 m/sec2 |
| Snow BrakingLower is better | 2nd / 11 | 23 m | +0.60 m |
| Snow TractionHigher is better | 5th / 11 | 2743 N | -54.00 N |
| Snow HandlingHigher is better | 2nd / 11 | 57.3 km/h | -0.20 km/h |
| Snow SlalomHigher is better | 2nd / 11 | 4.37 m/sec2 | -0.05 m/sec2 |
| NoiseLower is better | 7th / 11 | 73.2 dB | +2.00 dB |
| Rolling ResistanceLower is better | 4th / 11 | 8.38 kg/t | +0.54 kg/t |
- EU Label
- D/B/69
- 3PMSF
- Yes
- Weight
- 9.9 kgs
Nexen N Blue 4Season 2
225/40 R18 92Y XL
Category scores (% of best)
All discipline results (13)
Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.
| Test | Position in discipline | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dry BrakingLower is better | 3rd / 11 | 37.9 m | +1.00 m |
| Dry HandlingHigher is better | 6th / 11 | 90.1 km/h | -1.90 km/h |
| Wet BrakingLower is better | 3rd / 11 | 45.7 m | +1.80 m |
| Wet HandlingHigher is better | 6th / 11 | 72 km/h | -3.40 km/h |
| Wet CircleLower is better | 6th / 11 | 14.6 s | +0.60 s |
| Straight AquaHigher is better | 9th / 11 | 67.8 km/h | -15.50 km/h |
| Curved AquaplaningHigher is better | 7th / 11 | 2.13 m/sec2 | -0.43 m/sec2 |
| Snow BrakingLower is better | 10th / 11 | 24.8 m | +2.40 m |
| Snow TractionHigher is better | 10th / 11 | 2534 N | -263.00 N |
| Snow HandlingHigher is better | 8th / 11 | 55.4 km/h | -2.10 km/h |
| Snow SlalomHigher is better | 8th / 11 | 4.11 m/sec2 | -0.31 m/sec2 |
| NoiseLower is better | 9th / 11 | 73.5 dB | +2.30 dB |
| Rolling ResistanceLower is better | 10th / 11 | 9.23 kg/t | +1.39 kg/t |
- EU Label
- D/A/72
- 3PMSF
- Yes
- Weight
- 9.6 kgs
Continental AllSeasonContact
225/40 R18 92V XL
Category scores (% of best)
All discipline results (13)
Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.
| Test | Position in discipline | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dry BrakingLower is better | 11th / 11 | 42.1 m | +5.20 m |
| Dry HandlingHigher is better | 9th / 11 | 89.6 km/h | -2.40 km/h |
| Wet BrakingLower is better | 2nd / 11 | 45.3 m | +1.40 m |
| Wet HandlingHigher is better | 5th / 11 | 73 km/h | -2.40 km/h |
| Wet CircleLower is better | 5th / 11 | 14.5 s | +0.50 s |
| Straight AquaHigher is better | 6th / 11 | 71.7 km/h | -11.60 km/h |
| Curved AquaplaningHigher is better | 8th / 11 | 2.07 m/sec2 | -0.49 m/sec2 |
| Snow BrakingLower is better | 9th / 11 | 24.6 m | +2.20 m |
| Snow TractionHigher is better | 9th / 11 | 2559 N | -238.00 N |
| Snow HandlingHigher is better | 6th / 11 | 56.1 km/h | -1.40 km/h |
| Snow SlalomHigher is better | 4th / 11 | 4.31 m/sec2 | -0.11 m/sec2 |
| NoiseLower is better | 11th / 11 | 74.4 dB | +3.20 dB |
| Rolling ResistanceLower is better | 6th / 11 | 8.44 kg/t | +0.60 kg/t |
- EU Label
- C/B/72
- 3PMSF
- Yes
- Weight
- 9.4 kgs
Falken Euroall Season AS220 Pro
225/40 R18 92W XL
Category scores (% of best)
All discipline results (13)
Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.
| Test | Position in discipline | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dry BrakingLower is better | 6th / 11 | 39.1 m | +2.20 m |
| Dry HandlingHigher is better | 2nd / 11 | 91.8 km/h | -0.20 km/h |
| Wet BrakingLower is better | 8th / 11 | 47.1 m | +3.20 m |
| Wet HandlingHigher is better | 10th / 11 | 71.3 km/h | -4.10 km/h |
| Wet CircleLower is better | 8th / 11 | 14.7 s | +0.70 s |
| Straight AquaHigher is better | 7th / 11 | 71.4 km/h | -11.90 km/h |
| Curved AquaplaningHigher is better | 6th / 11 | 2.15 m/sec2 | -0.41 m/sec2 |
| Snow BrakingLower is better | 7th / 11 | 24.5 m | +2.10 m |
| Snow TractionHigher is better | 8th / 11 | 2584 N | -213.00 N |
| Snow HandlingHigher is better | 10th / 11 | 53 km/h | -4.50 km/h |
| Snow SlalomHigher is better | 11th / 11 | 3.89 m/sec2 | -0.53 m/sec2 |
| NoiseLower is better | 5th / 11 | 72.9 dB | +1.70 dB |
| Rolling ResistanceLower is better | 9th / 11 | 9.06 kg/t | +1.22 kg/t |
- EU Label
- D/B/71
- 3PMSF
- Yes
- Weight
- 9.5 kgs
Vredestein Quatrac Pro
225/40 R18 92Y XL
Category scores (% of best)
All discipline results (13)
Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.
| Test | Position in discipline | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dry BrakingLower is better | 9th / 11 | 41.1 m | +4.20 m |
| Dry HandlingHigher is better | 5th / 11 | 90.2 km/h | -1.80 km/h |
| Wet BrakingLower is better | 9th / 11 | 48.1 m | +4.20 m |
| Wet HandlingHigher is better | 8th / 11 | 71.5 km/h | -3.90 km/h |
| Wet CircleLower is better | 10th / 11 | 14.8 s | +0.80 s |
| Straight AquaHigher is better | 11th / 11 | 66.4 km/h | -16.90 km/h |
| Curved AquaplaningHigher is better | 10th / 11 | 2 m/sec2 | -0.56 m/sec2 |
| Snow BrakingLower is better | 3rd / 11 | 23.4 m | +1.00 m |
| Snow TractionHigher is better | 6th / 11 | 2727 N | -70.00 N |
| Snow HandlingHigher is better | 5th / 11 | 56.7 km/h | -0.80 km/h |
| Snow SlalomHigher is better | 7th / 11 | 4.13 m/sec2 | -0.29 m/sec2 |
| NoiseLower is better | 3rd / 11 | 72.3 dB | +1.10 dB |
| Rolling ResistanceLower is better | 11th / 11 | 9.64 kg/t | +1.80 kg/t |
- EU Label
- D/B/71
- 3PMSF
- Yes
- Weight
- 10 kgs
Toyo Celsius AS2
225/40 R18 92Y XL
Category scores (% of best)
All discipline results (13)
Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.
| Test | Position in discipline | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dry BrakingLower is better | 7th / 11 | 39.4 m | +2.50 m |
| Dry HandlingHigher is better | 8th / 11 | 90 km/h | -2.00 km/h |
| Wet BrakingLower is better | 10th / 11 | 48.4 m | +4.50 m |
| Wet HandlingHigher is better | 9th / 11 | 71.4 km/h | -4.00 km/h |
| Wet CircleLower is better | 8th / 11 | 14.7 s | +0.70 s |
| Straight AquaHigher is better | 8th / 11 | 70 km/h | -13.30 km/h |
| Curved AquaplaningHigher is better | 3rd / 11 | 2.34 m/sec2 | -0.22 m/sec2 |
| Snow BrakingLower is better | 11th / 11 | 24.9 m | +2.50 m |
| Snow TractionHigher is better | 11th / 11 | 2386 N | -411.00 N |
| Snow HandlingHigher is better | 10th / 11 | 53 km/h | -4.50 km/h |
| Snow SlalomHigher is better | 10th / 11 | 3.96 m/sec2 | -0.46 m/sec2 |
| NoiseLower is better | 10th / 11 | 73.8 dB | +2.60 dB |
| Rolling ResistanceLower is better | 7th / 11 | 8.5 kg/t | +0.66 kg/t |
- EU Label
- C/B/71
- 3PMSF
- Yes
- Weight
- 9.5 kgs
Double Coin DASP+ 4 Seasons
225/40 R18 92Y XL
Category scores (% of best)
All discipline results (13)
Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.
| Test | Position in discipline | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dry BrakingLower is better | 10th / 11 | 41.9 m | +5.00 m |
| Dry HandlingHigher is better | 11th / 11 | 87 km/h | -5.00 km/h |
| Wet BrakingLower is better | 11th / 11 | 54.3 m | +10.40 m |
| Wet HandlingHigher is better | 11th / 11 | 69.8 km/h | -5.60 km/h |
| Wet CircleLower is better | 11th / 11 | 15.2 s | +1.20 s |
| Straight AquaHigher is better | 10th / 11 | 66.6 km/h | -16.70 km/h |
| Curved AquaplaningHigher is better | 11th / 11 | 1.7 m/sec2 | -0.86 m/sec2 |
| Snow BrakingLower is better | 1st / 11 | 22.4 m | Best in this discipline |
| Snow TractionHigher is better | 3rd / 11 | 2775 N | -22.00 N |
| Snow HandlingHigher is better | 9th / 11 | 53.5 km/h | -4.00 km/h |
| Snow SlalomHigher is better | 9th / 11 | 4.07 m/sec2 | -0.35 m/sec2 |
| NoiseLower is better | 1st / 11 | 71.2 dB | Best in this discipline |
| Rolling ResistanceLower is better | 5th / 11 | 8.43 kg/t | +0.59 kg/t |
- EU Label
- C/C/71
- 3PMSF
- Yes
- Weight
- 10.1 kgs
I would like to see what was the exact tyre as reference summer/winter tyre. If it is already in the article, sorry that I've missed it.
They don't publish that information
This is an insane win for the Pirelli All Season SF3. Have we ever seen an all-season tyre score this well across wet, dry and snow? It also scored very well in Jonathan's test but great to see it keeps winning in bigger sizes as well.
This test is another confirmation of the awesomeness of the Pirelli SF3 but again it showed that for temperate climates like the south of the UK where the temperatures only gets below 7 degrees < 25% of the time, and it snows infrequently, that a summer tyre appears a more sensible option. The wet braking of the Pirelli is good but not as good as the wet braking of the Continental Sport Contact 7 and I have decide therefore that for my Audi S4 I want the best of both worlds and will fit the Continental Sport Contact 7 as summer tyres and will fit the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 to my 19" alloys for winter/going to the Alps as and when required.
That's a lovely setup :)
Thanks again Jonathan. You guys are awesome !
I will post a review of the tyres once they are fitted on the S4