Car and Driver recently put five all-weather tyres to test to find the best option for drivers who want to run one set of rubber year-round. Using a BMW 330i xDrive for dry and wet testing at Tire Rack's South Bend facility and a Genesis G70 for snow evaluations at Michigan's Keweenaw Research Center, the magazine teamed up with expert drivers to collect objective performance data and subjective impressions across multiple driving scenarios.

Test Publication:

https://www.caranddriver.com/car-accessories/

Test Size: 225/45 R18

Tyres Tested: 5 tyres

Test Categories:
3 categories (9 tests)

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Test Category	Best Performer	Worst Performer	Difference
Dry (2 tests)
Dry Braking	▲ Continental ExtremeContact Sport 02: 33.3 M	▼ Bridgestone WeatherPeak: 42.9 M	9.6 M (22.4%)
Dry Handling	▲ Continental ExtremeContact Sport 02: 29.4 s	▼ Bridgestone WeatherPeak: 31 s	1.6 s (5.2%)
Wet (3 tests)
Wet Braking	▲ Continental ExtremeContact Sport 02: 39.4 M	▼ Nokian Remedy WRG5: 52.8 M	13.4 M (25.4%)
Wet Handling	▲ Continental ExtremeContact Sport 02: 31 s	▼ Nokian Remedy WRG5: 35.3 s	4.3 s (12.2%)
Wet Circle	▲ Continental ExtremeContact Sport 02: 0.84 m/s	▼ Nokian Remedy WRG5: 0.64 m/s	0.2 m/s (31.3%)
Snow (4 tests)
Snow Braking	▲ Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5: 24.8 M	▼ Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady: 28.7 M	3.9 M (13.6%)
Snow Traction	▲ Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5: 6.5 s	▼ Nokian Remedy WRG5: 8.1 s	1.6 s (19.8%)
Snow Handling	▲ Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5: 80.4 s	▼ Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW: 97.9 s	17.5 s (17.9%)
Snow Circle	▲ Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5: 0.33 ms/2	▼ Pirelli Cinturato WeatherActive: 0.26 ms/2	0.1 ms/2 (26.9%)

To provide context for the all-weather results, Car and Driver included two specialized benchmark tyres in the evaluation: the Continental ExtremeContact Sport 02 summer tyre and the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 winter tyre. These showed what dedicated seasonal rubber can do when not compromising for year-round use. The Continental summer tyre demonstrated its wet-weather prowess with remarkably consistent stopping distances between dry and wet surfaces, while the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 winter tyre dominated in snow with substantially better acceleration and braking than any all-weather contender. These reference tyres help illustrate the performance trade-offs when choosing a single set of tyres versus seasonal swapping, giving buyers a clearer picture of what they gain – and give up – when opting for the convenience of all-weather rubber.

One quirk of the result had the CrossClimate 2 has the slowest around the snow handling lap, but was one of the best in the other snow tests. I think that might be a typo on the magazines part.

Some of the data is below, and be sure to head over to the C&D website for the full results.

Dry

Dry Braking

Dry Handling

Wet

Wet Braking

Wet Handling

Wet Circle

Snow

Snow Braking

Snow Traction

Snow Handling

Snow Circle

Results

1st: Pirelli Cinturato WeatherActive
225/45 R18 95Y 3PMSF: yes Price: 219.00	Test # Result Best Difference % Dry Braking 3rd 38.9 M 33.3 M +5.6 M 85.6% Dry Handling 2nd 30.4 s 29.4 s +1 s 96.71% Wet Braking 3rd 47.2 M 39.4 M +7.8 M 83.47% Wet Handling 3rd 33.4 s 31 s +2.4 s 92.81% Wet Circle 4th 0.71 m/s 0.84 m/s -0.13 m/s 84.52% Snow Braking 5th 28.6 M 24.8 M +3.8 M 86.71% Snow Traction 5th 8.1 s 6.5 s +1.6 s 80.25% Snow Handling 4th 94.4 s 80.4 s +14 s 85.17% Snow Circle 6th 0.26 ms/2 0.33 ms/2 -0.07 ms/2 78.79% The Cinturato WeatherActive emerged as the overall winner despite being the most affordable option at $219. It delivered exceptional dry performance with the most responsive and direct steering feel, making it incredibly easy to manage around the autocross track. The Pirelli also performed impressively in wet conditions (finishing a close second), offered a comfortable ride quality absorbing road imperfections well, and maintained respectable snow performance. Its V-formation directional tread pattern similar to Michelin's design likely contributed to its balanced year-round performance, proving you don't need to sacrifice everyday driving comfort when choosing an all-weather tyre. Read Reviews
2nd: Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW
225/45 R18 95V 3PMSF: yes Price: 232.00	Test # Result Best Difference % Dry Braking 2nd 37.2 M 33.3 M +3.9 M 89.52% Dry Handling 3rd 30.5 s 29.4 s +1.1 s 96.39% Wet Braking 2nd 45.3 M 39.4 M +5.9 M 86.98% Wet Handling 2nd 33.3 s 31 s +2.3 s 93.09% Wet Circle 2nd 0.72 m/s 0.84 m/s -0.12 m/s 85.71% Snow Braking 3rd 27.7 M 24.8 M +2.9 M 89.53% Snow Traction 3rd 8 s 6.5 s +1.5 s 81.25% Snow Handling 6th 97.9 s 80.4 s +17.5 s 82.12% Snow Circle 2nd 0.3 ms/2 0.33 ms/2 -0.03 ms/2 90.91% Despite being five years old, the $232 Michelin CrossClimate2 demonstrated excellent all-around capability with its distinctive tread pattern. It dominated wet testing, finishing first in every objective category with superior responsiveness to steering, braking, and acceleration inputs. In snow, it excelled particularly in braking with impressive longitudinal grip. However, the CrossClimate2 showed resolute understeer in dry conditions, making it difficult to rotate through courses. Additionally, testers noted a firm ride quality that felt jumpy over anything larger than small imperfections and higher noise levels on smooth surfaces, which likely contributed to its second-place finish despite its wet-weather dominance. Read Reviews
3rd: Bridgestone WeatherPeak
225/45 R18 95V 3PMSF: yes Price: 224.00	Test # Result Best Difference % Dry Braking 6th 42.9 M 33.3 M +9.6 M 77.62% Dry Handling 6th 31 s 29.4 s +1.6 s 94.84% Wet Braking 5th 49.1 M 39.4 M +9.7 M 80.24% Wet Handling 5th 34.2 s 31 s +3.2 s 90.64% Wet Circle 5th 0.7 m/s 0.84 m/s -0.14 m/s 83.33% Snow Braking 2nd 27 M 24.8 M +2.2 M 91.85% Snow Traction 2nd 7.5 s 6.5 s +1 s 86.67% Snow Handling 2nd 86.6 s 80.4 s +6.2 s 92.84% Snow Circle 3rd 0.29 ms/2 0.33 ms/2 -0.04 ms/2 87.88% The $224 Bridgestone WeatherPeak was the clear snow performance champion, delivering the quickest acceleration, fastest snow-covered autocross time, and shortest stopping distance in winter conditions. It also earned top marks for comfort, with the quietest cabin noise measurement of 65 decibels at highway speeds. However, its snow-focused design compromised dry and wet performance significantly - it tied for the slowest time around the dry autocross, had braking distances more than a car length longer than the best performers, and finished second-to-last in wet testing. The squishy tread that contributed to comfort also caused an annoying tendency to wander and tramline on highways. Read Reviews
4th: Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady
225/45 R18 95V 3PMSF: yes Price: 221.00	Test # Result Best Difference % Dry Braking 5th 41 M 33.3 M +7.7 M 81.22% Dry Handling 4th 30.7 s 29.4 s +1.3 s 95.77% Wet Braking 4th 47.8 M 39.4 M +8.4 M 82.43% Wet Handling 4th 33.5 s 31 s +2.5 s 92.54% Wet Circle 2nd 0.72 m/s 0.84 m/s -0.12 m/s 85.71% Snow Braking 6th 28.7 M 24.8 M +3.9 M 86.41% Snow Traction 3rd 8 s 6.5 s +1.5 s 81.25% Snow Handling 3rd 92.5 s 80.4 s +12.1 s 86.92% Snow Circle 3rd 0.29 ms/2 0.33 ms/2 -0.04 ms/2 87.88% As the successor to the tyre that invented the all-season category in 1977, the $221 Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady delivered solid dry performance and above-average wet results, but struggled significantly in snow. Keeping the Goodyear-equipped vehicle pointed straight on snow was described as "nothing short of exhausting," requiring constant countersteering to avoid unrecoverable slides. It finished last in snow braking (arguably the most important winter metric for crash avoidance), though it did manage the second-quickest time around the snowcross loop. The tyre is due to be replaced by the WeatherReady 2, which wasn't available for testing but may address these winter performance deficits. Read Reviews
5th: Nokian Remedy WRG5
225/45 R18 95Y 3PMSF: yes Price: 220.00	Test # Result Best Difference % Dry Braking 4th 40 M 33.3 M +6.7 M 83.25% Dry Handling 4th 30.7 s 29.4 s +1.3 s 95.77% Wet Braking 6th 52.8 M 39.4 M +13.4 M 74.62% Wet Handling 6th 35.3 s 31 s +4.3 s 87.82% Wet Circle 6th 0.64 m/s 0.84 m/s -0.2 m/s 76.19% Snow Braking 4th 28.3 M 24.8 M +3.5 M 87.63% Snow Traction 5th 8.1 s 6.5 s +1.6 s 80.25% Snow Handling 5th 94.9 s 80.4 s +14.5 s 84.72% Snow Circle 3rd 0.29 ms/2 0.33 ms/2 -0.04 ms/2 87.88% Despite finishing last overall, the newest tyre in the test, the $220 Nokian Remedy WRG5, offered two significant advantages: the best warranty (60,000 miles with no age limit) and strong performance in both dry conditions and snow. In winter testing, it worked as hard as the top-scoring tyres to fight understeer and achieved the highest peak speed (63 mph) around the snowcross track. However, its wet performance was dismal - stopping distances were nearly 25 feet longer than the best performer, and it induced dangerous oversteer on the wet autocross and slalom. This poor wet-weather behavior overshadowed its strengths and ultimately cost it in the final rankings. Read Reviews
Reference Tyre: Continental ExtremeContact Sport 02
225/45 R18 95Y 3PMSF: no Price:	Test # Result Best Difference % Dry Braking 1st 33.3 M 100% Dry Handling 1st 29.4 s 100% Wet Braking 1st 39.4 M 100% Wet Handling 1st 31 s 100% Wet Circle 1st 0.84 m/s 100% Read Reviews
Reference Tyre: Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5
225/45 R18 3PMSF: yes Price:	Test # Result Best Difference % Snow Braking 1st 24.8 M 100% Snow Traction 1st 6.5 s 100% Snow Handling 1st 80.4 s 100% Snow Circle 1st 0.33 ms/2 100% Read Reviews