Test Charts / Auto Bild Allrad
2019 SUV 4x4 Summer Tire Test
Compare each discipline in the tested size. See the measured result, position and gap to the best tire, then read the verdict for the trade-offs behind the finishing order.
- Tested size
- 225/55 R17
- Tires tested
- 10
- Disciplines
- 11
Read the measurements, not just the rank
Lower is better for braking distances and lap times; higher is better for subjective scores and aquaplaning speed. Bars start at zero. Read the gap alongside the position: adjacent tires can be separated by very different margins.
Positions and gaps always refer to the full test field within each group. Selecting tires does not recalculate rankings or change the best-in-test benchmark.
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Positions and gaps always refer to the full test field within each group. Selecting tires does not recalculate rankings or change the best-in-test benchmark.
Dry
2Dry Braking
Dry braking in feet
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 112 ft | Best | |
| 114 ft | +2 ft | |
| 114 ft | +2 ft | |
| 116 ft | +4 ft | |
| 117 ft | +5 ft | |
| 117 ft | +5 ft | |
| 120 ft | +8 ft | |
| 122 ft | +10 ft | |
| 123 ft | +11 ft | |
| 124 ft | +12 ft |
The difference between best and worst was 11.2% (12 ft ≈ 0.8 Car Lengths).
Dry Handling
Dry Handling Average Speed
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 65.1 mph | Best | |
| 64.6 mph | -0.5 mph | |
| 64.6 mph | -0.5 mph | |
| 64.6 mph | -0.5 mph | |
| 64.5 mph | -0.6 mph | |
| 64.2 mph | -0.9 mph | |
| 63.9 mph | -1.2 mph | |
| 63.9 mph | -1.2 mph | |
| 63.7 mph | -1.4 mph | |
| 63.6 mph | -1.5 mph |
All the tires in the Dry Handling test finished less than 3% apart.
Wet
3Wet Braking
Wet braking in feet
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 154 ft | Best | |
| 156 ft | +2 ft | |
| 159 ft | +5 ft | |
| 164 ft | +10 ft | |
| 167 ft | +13 ft | |
| 168 ft | +14 ft | |
| 172 ft | +18 ft | |
| 173 ft | +19 ft | |
| 179 ft | +25 ft | |
| 198 ft | +44 ft |
The difference between best and worst was 28.4% (44 ft ≈ 3 Car Lengths).
Wet Handling
Wet Handling Average Speed
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 55.8 mph | Best | |
| 55.5 mph | -0.3 mph | |
| 55.5 mph | -0.3 mph | |
| 55.2 mph | -0.6 mph | |
| 54.9 mph | -0.9 mph | |
| 54.6 mph | -1.2 mph | |
| 54.5 mph | -1.3 mph | |
| 54.4 mph | -1.4 mph | |
| 53.9 mph | -1.9 mph | |
| 52.6 mph | -3.2 mph |
The difference between best and worst was 5.7% (3.2 mph).
Straight Aqua
Float Speed in mph
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 51.0 mph | Best | |
| 50.6 mph | -0.4 mph | |
| 50.6 mph | -0.4 mph | |
| 50.6 mph | -0.4 mph | |
| 50.4 mph | -0.6 mph | |
| 50.3 mph | -0.7 mph | |
| 49.8 mph | -1.2 mph | |
| 48.6 mph | -2.4 mph | |
| 48.6 mph | -2.4 mph | |
| 48.3 mph | -2.7 mph |
The difference between best and worst was 5.1% (2.7 mph).
Off road
4Gravel Handling
Gravel Handling Average Speed
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 41.9 mph | Best | |
| 41.8 mph | -0.1 mph | |
| 41.8 mph | -0.1 mph | |
| 41.2 mph | -0.7 mph | |
| 40.9 mph | -1.0 mph | |
| 40.8 mph | -1.1 mph | |
| 40.6 mph | -1.3 mph | |
| 40.6 mph | -1.3 mph | |
| 40.5 mph | -1.4 mph | |
| 40.4 mph | -1.5 mph |
The difference between best and worst was 3.6% (1.5 mph).
Gravel Traction
Pulling Force in pounds-force
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 2,226 lbf | Best | |
| 2,156 lbf | -70 lbf | |
| 2,142 lbf | -84 lbf | |
| 2,133 lbf | -93 lbf | |
| 2,078 lbf | -148 lbf | |
| 2,055 lbf | -171 lbf | |
| 2,037 lbf | -189 lbf | |
| 1,975 lbf | -251 lbf | |
| 1,929 lbf | -297 lbf | |
| 1,897 lbf | -329 lbf |
The difference between best and worst was 14.8% (329 lbf).
Grass Traction
Pulling Force in pounds-force
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 2,146 lbf | Best | |
| 2,127 lbf | -19 lbf | |
| 2,091 lbf | -55 lbf | |
| 1,996 lbf | -150 lbf | |
| 1,986 lbf | -160 lbf | |
| 1,971 lbf | -175 lbf | |
| 1,960 lbf | -186 lbf | |
| 1,916 lbf | -230 lbf | |
| 1,814 lbf | -332 lbf | |
| 1,796 lbf | -350 lbf |
The difference between best and worst was 16.3% (350 lbf).
Mud Traction
Pulling Force in pounds-force
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 613 lbf | Best | |
| 578 lbf | -35 lbf | |
| 571 lbf | -42 lbf | |
| 565 lbf | -48 lbf | |
| 545 lbf | -68 lbf | |
| 544 lbf | -69 lbf | |
| 542 lbf | -71 lbf | |
| 541 lbf | -72 lbf | |
| 538 lbf | -75 lbf | |
| 501 lbf | -112 lbf |
The difference between best and worst was 18.2% (112 lbf).
Comfort
1Noise
External noise in dB
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 64.2 dB | Best | |
| 64.8 dB | +0.60 dB | |
| 65 dB | +0.80 dB | |
| 65.2 dB | +1.00 dB | |
| 65.5 dB | +1.30 dB | |
| 66.1 dB | +1.90 dB | |
| 66.1 dB | +1.90 dB | |
| 67.1 dB | +2.90 dB | |
| 67.4 dB | +3.20 dB | |
| 67.4 dB | +3.20 dB |
The difference between best and worst was 5% (3.2 dB).
Value
1Rolling Resistance
Rolling resistance in kg t
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best | Extra fuel / year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7.56 kg/t | Best | $0 | |
| 8.39 kg/t | +0.83 kg/t | $32 | |
| 8.58 kg/t | +1.02 kg/t | $40 | |
| 8.69 kg/t | +1.13 kg/t | $44 | |
| 8.74 kg/t | +1.18 kg/t | $46 | |
| 8.79 kg/t | +1.23 kg/t | $48 | |
| 9.18 kg/t | +1.62 kg/t | $63 | |
| 9.18 kg/t | +1.62 kg/t | $63 | |
| 9.38 kg/t | +1.82 kg/t | $71 | |
| 10.24 kg/t | +2.68 kg/t | $104 |
The difference between best and worst was 35.4% (2.68 kg / t). Over 12,000 miles a year at $3.60/gal, the Nexen N Fera RU1 uses about 29 gal ($104) more fuel than the Bridgestone Turanza T005.
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