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2020 AutoBild Van All Season Commercial 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
- 235/65 R16
- Tires tested
- 8
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
RefReference Summer |
138 ft | -9 ft |
| 147 ft | Best | |
| 149 ft | +2 ft | |
| 158 ft | +11 ft | |
| 159 ft | +12 ft | |
| 163 ft | +16 ft | |
| 164 ft | +17 ft | |
| 164 ft | +17 ft | |
| 166 ft | +19 ft | |
RefReference Winter |
172 ft | +25 ft |
The difference between best and worst was 24.4% (34 ft ≈ 2.3 Car Lengths).
Dry Handling
Dry Handling Average Speed
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
RefReference Summer |
37.2 mph | +0.2 mph |
| 37.0 mph | Best | |
| 37.0 mph | Best | |
| 36.8 mph | -0.2 mph | |
| 36.8 mph | -0.2 mph | |
| 36.6 mph | -0.4 mph | |
| 36.5 mph | -0.5 mph | |
| 36.5 mph | -0.5 mph | |
| 36.1 mph | -0.9 mph | |
RefReference Winter |
36.0 mph | -1.0 mph |
The difference between best and worst was 3.3% (1.2 mph).
Wet
3Wet Braking
Wet braking in feet
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
RefReference Summer |
162 ft | -8 ft |
| 170 ft | Best | |
| 178 ft | +8 ft | |
| 180 ft | +10 ft | |
| 182 ft | +12 ft | |
| 183 ft | +13 ft | |
| 190 ft | +20 ft | |
| 190 ft | +20 ft | |
| 190 ft | +20 ft | |
RefReference Winter |
204 ft | +34 ft |
The difference between best and worst was 25.7% (42 ft ≈ 2.8 Car Lengths).
Wet Handling
Wet Handling Average Speed
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
RefReference Summer |
42.6 mph | 0.0 mph |
| 42.6 mph | Best | |
| 42.4 mph | -0.2 mph | |
| 42.3 mph | -0.3 mph | |
| 42.3 mph | -0.3 mph | |
| 41.8 mph | -0.8 mph | |
| 41.8 mph | -0.8 mph | |
| 41.4 mph | -1.2 mph | |
RefReference Winter |
41.3 mph | -1.3 mph |
| 40.6 mph | -2.0 mph |
The difference between best and worst was 4.8% (2 mph).
Straight Aqua
Float Speed in mph
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 58.7 mph | Best | |
RefReference Summer |
58.2 mph | -0.5 mph |
| 57.9 mph | -0.8 mph | |
| 57.7 mph | -1.0 mph | |
| 57.5 mph | -1.2 mph | |
| 56.5 mph | -2.2 mph | |
| 56.5 mph | -2.2 mph | |
RefReference Winter |
55.9 mph | -2.8 mph |
| 55.9 mph | -2.8 mph | |
| 55.9 mph | -2.8 mph |
The difference between best and worst was 4.9% (2.8 mph).
Snow
3Snow Braking
Snow braking in feet
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
RefReference Winter |
80 ft | -1 ft |
| 81 ft | Best | |
| 81 ft | Best | |
| 83 ft | +2 ft | |
| 84 ft | +3 ft | |
| 86 ft | +5 ft | |
| 87 ft | +6 ft | |
| 98 ft | +17 ft | |
| 99 ft | +18 ft |
The difference between best and worst was 24.3% (19 ft ≈ 1.3 Car Lengths).
Snow Traction
Pulling Force in pounds-force
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 1,003 lbf | Best | |
| 991 lbf | -12 lbf | |
RefReference Winter |
978 lbf | -25 lbf |
| 971 lbf | -32 lbf | |
| 928 lbf | -75 lbf | |
| 925 lbf | -78 lbf | |
| 906 lbf | -97 lbf | |
| 868 lbf | -135 lbf | |
| 863 lbf | -140 lbf |
The difference between best and worst was 13.9% (140 lbf).
Snow Handling
Snow handling average speed
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
RefReference Winter |
28.1 mph | +0.1 mph |
| 28.0 mph | Best | |
| 28.0 mph | 0.0 mph | |
| 27.9 mph | -0.1 mph | |
| 27.8 mph | -0.2 mph | |
| 27.7 mph | -0.3 mph | |
| 27.5 mph | -0.5 mph | |
| 27.5 mph | -0.5 mph | |
| 27.3 mph | -0.7 mph |
The difference between best and worst was 3.1% (0.8 mph).
Comfort
2Noise
External noise in dB
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 70.5 dB | Best | |
RefReference Summer |
71 dB | +0.50 dB |
| 71 dB | +0.50 dB | |
| 71.6 dB | +1.10 dB | |
| 72.3 dB | +1.80 dB | |
| 72.4 dB | +1.90 dB | |
| 72.5 dB | +2.00 dB | |
| 72.5 dB | +2.00 dB | |
RefReference Winter |
74.7 dB | +4.20 dB |
| 74.7 dB | +4.20 dB |
The difference between best and worst was 6% (4.2 dB).
Tire Weight
Tire Weight Per Set
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 123.5 lb | Best | |
| 130.5 lb | +7.0 lb | |
| 134.0 lb | +10.5 lb | |
| 135.8 lb | +12.3 lb | |
| 135.8 lb | +12.3 lb | |
| 143.7 lb | +20.2 lb | |
| 145.5 lb | +22.0 lb | |
| 148.2 lb | +24.7 lb |
The difference between best and worst was 20% (24.7 lb).
Value
1Rolling Resistance
Rolling resistance in kg t
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best | Extra fuel / year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.36 kg/t | Best | $0 | |
| 6.8 kg/t | +0.44 kg/t | $20 | |
RefReference Winter |
6.8 kg/t | +0.44 kg/t | $20 |
| 6.84 kg/t | +0.48 kg/t | $22 | |
| 6.9 kg/t | +0.54 kg/t | $25 | |
RefReference Summer |
6.98 kg/t | +0.62 kg/t | $29 |
| 7.21 kg/t | +0.85 kg/t | $39 | |
| 7.22 kg/t | +0.86 kg/t | $40 | |
| 7.23 kg/t | +0.87 kg/t | $40 | |
| 7.4 kg/t | +1.04 kg/t | $48 |
The difference between best and worst was 16.4% (1.04 kg / t). Over 12,000 miles a year at $3.60/gal, the Vredestein Comtrac 2 All Season uses about 13 gal ($48) more fuel than the Continental VanContact 4Season.
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