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
- 62.1 → 0.0 mph
- Wet Braking
- 49.7 → 0.0 mph
- Snow Braking
- 31.1 → 6.2 mph
On test they have all the manufactures you'd expect from a car all season tire test, with Continental, Falken, Goodyear, Maxxis, Michelin, Pirelli and Vredestein included in the test.
As always, Pro Mobile have applied their own score weighting to get to their overall results, so make sure you dig into the data and find work out what you want from your all season tire, as if you spend a lot more time in the dry and wet with rare snow use, a tire like the Michelin Agilis CrossClimate or Pirelli Carrier All Season might be the right choice for you.
Dry
As with all season tires intended for cars, Michelin held a big dry braking advantage with the Agilis CrossClimate, with Pirelli next of the best.
Dry Braking
Dry braking in feet (62 - 0 mph)
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best | Residual speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 144 ft | Best | 0 mph | |
| 152 ft | +8 ft | 19 mph | |
| 158 ft | +14 ft | 24 mph | |
| 161 ft | +17 ft | 26 mph | |
| 161 ft | +17 ft | 27 mph | |
| 162 ft | +18 ft | 27 mph | |
| 165 ft | +21 ft | 29 mph |
The difference between best and worst was 15.1% (21 ft ≈ 1.5 Car Lengths). From 80 mph, the Vredestein Comtrac 2 All Season would still be travelling at 29 mph when the Michelin Agilis CrossClimate had stopped.
Residual speed is calculated from the measured braking distances, assuming constant deceleration; it is not a separate measurement.
Interestingly Michelin couldn't carry that advantage over to dry, instead Pirelli took the top spot with the Continental VanContact 4S and Vredestein Comtrac 2 All Season a close second and third.
Dry Handling
Dry Handling Average Speed
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 53.6 mph | Best | |
| 53.5 mph | -0.1 mph | |
| 53.4 mph | -0.2 mph | |
| 52.9 mph | -0.7 mph | |
| 52.9 mph | -0.7 mph | |
| 52.6 mph | -1.0 mph | |
| 51.8 mph | -1.8 mph |
The difference between best and worst was 3.2% (1.8 mph).
Wet
The Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Cargo held an impressive advantage during wet braking testing, with Michelin in second place.
Wet Braking
Wet braking in feet (50 - 0 mph)
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best | Residual speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 115 ft | Best | 0 mph | |
| 121 ft | +6 ft | 17 mph | |
| 123 ft | +8 ft | 19 mph | |
| 124 ft | +9 ft | 21 mph | |
| 127 ft | +12 ft | 24 mph | |
| 131 ft | +16 ft | 27 mph | |
| 137 ft | +22 ft | 32 mph |
The difference between best and worst was 18.5% (22 ft ≈ 1.4 Car Lengths). From 80 mph, the Vredestein Comtrac 2 All Season would still be travelling at 32 mph when the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Cargo had stopped.
Residual speed is calculated from the measured braking distances, assuming constant deceleration; it is not a separate measurement.
Goodyear retained its wet grip advantage during wet handling testing, but this time with Continental and Pirelli tying for second place.
Wet Handling
Wet Handling Average Speed
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 40.0 mph | Best | |
| 39.7 mph | -0.3 mph | |
| 39.7 mph | -0.3 mph | |
| 39.5 mph | -0.5 mph | |
| 39.0 mph | -1.0 mph | |
| 39.0 mph | -1.0 mph | |
| 39.0 mph | -1.0 mph |
All the tires in the Wet Handling test finished less than 3% apart.
The Maxxis VanSmart AS AL2 had a large aquaplaning advantage.
Straight Aqua
Float Speed in mph
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 48.7 mph | Best | |
| 47.7 mph | -1.0 mph | |
| 47.6 mph | -1.1 mph | |
| 47.5 mph | -1.2 mph | |
| 47.3 mph | -1.4 mph | |
| 46.3 mph | -2.4 mph | |
| 44.9 mph | -3.8 mph |
The difference between best and worst was 7.9% (3.8 mph).
Snow
Snow specialist Continental held a considerable advantage during snow braking, with Pirelli performing extremely poorly.
Snow Braking
Snow braking in feet (31 - 6 mph)
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best | Residual speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 ft | Best | 0 mph | |
| 62 ft | +2 ft | 14 mph | |
| 62 ft | +2 ft | 15 mph | |
| 62 ft | +2 ft | 16 mph | |
| 63 ft | +3 ft | 19 mph | |
| 63 ft | +3 ft | 19 mph | |
| 75 ft | +15 ft | 37 mph |
The difference between best and worst was 26.4% (15 ft ≈ 1.1 Car Lengths). From 80 mph, the Pirelli Carrier All Season would still be travelling at 37 mph when the Continental VanContact 4Season had stopped.
Residual speed is calculated from the measured braking distances, assuming constant deceleration; it is not a separate measurement.
Snow handling testing repeated the Continental and Pirelli first and last positions.
Snow Handling
Snow handling average speed
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 28.0 mph | Best | |
| 27.7 mph | -0.3 mph | |
| 27.5 mph | -0.5 mph | |
| 27.4 mph | -0.6 mph | |
| 27.3 mph | -0.7 mph | |
| 26.9 mph | -1.1 mph | |
| 23.5 mph | -4.5 mph |
The difference between best and worst was 16% (4.5 mph).
Environment
Impressively Continental also had the lowest fuel use on test, something important to commercial vehicles.
Rolling Resistance
Rolling resistance in kg t
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best | Extra fuel / year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.8 kg/t | Best | $0 | |
| 7.1 kg/t | +0.30 kg/t | $13 | |
| 7.1 kg/t | +0.30 kg/t | $13 | |
| 7.3 kg/t | +0.50 kg/t | $22 | |
| 7.5 kg/t | +0.70 kg/t | $30 | |
| 7.5 kg/t | +0.70 kg/t | $30 | |
| 7.5 kg/t | +0.70 kg/t | $30 |
The difference between best and worst was 10.3% (0.7 kg / t). Over 12,000 miles a year at $3.60/gal, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Cargo uses about 8 gal ($30) more fuel than the Continental VanContact 4Season.
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The Continental also had the lowest external pass by noise, with the testers commenting on a humming noise from the Falken and very loud noise from the Vredestein.
Noise
External noise in dB
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 71.3 dB | Best | |
| 71.6 dB | +0.30 dB | |
| 71.6 dB | +0.30 dB | |
| 71.6 dB | +0.30 dB | |
| 71.9 dB | +0.60 dB | |
| 72.2 dB | +0.90 dB | |
| 75.1 dB | +3.80 dB |
The difference between best and worst was 5.3% (3.8 dB).
Results
Continental VanContact 4Season
225/70 R15C
Category scores (% of best)
All discipline results (9)
Discipline positions compare the ranked tires 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 / 7 | 162 ft | +18 ft |
| Dry HandlingHigher is better | 2nd / 7 | 53.5 mph | -0.1 mph |
| Wet BrakingLower is better | 4th / 7 | 124 ft | +9 ft |
| Wet HandlingHigher is better | 2nd / 7 | 39.7 mph | -0.3 mph |
| Straight AquaHigher is better | 6th / 7 | 46.3 mph | -2.4 mph |
| Snow BrakingLower is better | 1st / 7 | 60 ft | Best in this discipline |
| Snow HandlingHigher is better | 1st / 7 | 28.0 mph | Best in this discipline |
| NoiseLower is better | 1st / 7 | 71.3 dB | Best in this discipline |
| Rolling ResistanceLower is better | 1st / 7 | 6.8 kg/t | Best in this discipline |
- EU Label
- C/A/73
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Cargo
225/70 R15C
Category scores (% of best)
All discipline results (9)
Discipline positions compare the ranked tires 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 / 7 | 158 ft | +14 ft |
| Dry HandlingHigher is better | 4th / 7 | 52.9 mph | -0.7 mph |
| Wet BrakingLower is better | 1st / 7 | 115 ft | Best in this discipline |
| Wet HandlingHigher is better | 1st / 7 | 40.0 mph | Best in this discipline |
| Straight AquaHigher is better | 3rd / 7 | 47.6 mph | -1.1 mph |
| Snow BrakingLower is better | 3rd / 7 | 62 ft | +2 ft |
| Snow HandlingHigher is better | 6th / 7 | 26.9 mph | -1.1 mph |
| NoiseLower is better | 2nd / 7 | 71.6 dB | +0.30 dB |
| Rolling ResistanceLower is better | 5th / 7 | 7.5 kg/t | +0.70 kg/t |
- EU Label
- C/C/72
Michelin Agilis CrossClimate
225/70 R15C
Category scores (% of best)
All discipline results (9)
Discipline positions compare the ranked tires 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 / 7 | 144 ft | Best in this discipline |
| Dry HandlingHigher is better | 5th / 7 | 52.9 mph | -0.7 mph |
| Wet BrakingLower is better | 2nd / 7 | 121 ft | +6 ft |
| Wet HandlingHigher is better | 7th / 7 | 39.0 mph | -1.0 mph |
| Straight AquaHigher is better | 2nd / 7 | 47.7 mph | -1.0 mph |
| Snow BrakingLower is better | 5th / 7 | 63 ft | +3 ft |
| Snow HandlingHigher is better | 2nd / 7 | 27.7 mph | -0.3 mph |
| NoiseLower is better | 2nd / 7 | 71.6 dB | +0.30 dB |
| Rolling ResistanceLower is better | 4th / 7 | 7.3 kg/t | +0.50 kg/t |
- EU Label
- C/A/73
Falken EuroAll Season Van11
225/70 R15C
Category scores (% of best)
All discipline results (9)
Discipline positions compare the ranked tires 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 / 7 | 161 ft | +17 ft |
| Dry HandlingHigher is better | 7th / 7 | 51.8 mph | -1.8 mph |
| Wet BrakingLower is better | 6th / 7 | 131 ft | +16 ft |
| Wet HandlingHigher is better | 5th / 7 | 39.0 mph | -1.0 mph |
| Straight AquaHigher is better | 7th / 7 | 44.9 mph | -3.8 mph |
| Snow BrakingLower is better | 4th / 7 | 62 ft | +2 ft |
| Snow HandlingHigher is better | 5th / 7 | 27.3 mph | -0.7 mph |
| NoiseLower is better | 6th / 7 | 72.2 dB | +0.90 dB |
| Rolling ResistanceLower is better | 2nd / 7 | 7.1 kg/t | +0.30 kg/t |
- EU Label
- C/A/71
Maxxis VanSmart AS AL2
225/70 R15C
Category scores (% of best)
All discipline results (9)
Discipline positions compare the ranked tires 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 / 7 | 161 ft | +17 ft |
| Dry HandlingHigher is better | 6th / 7 | 52.6 mph | -1.0 mph |
| Wet BrakingLower is better | 5th / 7 | 127 ft | +12 ft |
| Wet HandlingHigher is better | 5th / 7 | 39.0 mph | -1.0 mph |
| Straight AquaHigher is better | 1st / 7 | 48.7 mph | Best in this discipline |
| Snow BrakingLower is better | 5th / 7 | 63 ft | +3 ft |
| Snow HandlingHigher is better | 4th / 7 | 27.4 mph | -0.6 mph |
| NoiseLower is better | 5th / 7 | 71.9 dB | +0.60 dB |
| Rolling ResistanceLower is better | 5th / 7 | 7.5 kg/t | +0.70 kg/t |
- EU Label
- C/B/73
Pirelli Carrier All Season
225/70 R15C
Category scores (% of best)
All discipline results (9)
Discipline positions compare the ranked tires 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 / 7 | 152 ft | +8 ft |
| Dry HandlingHigher is better | 1st / 7 | 53.6 mph | Best in this discipline |
| Wet BrakingLower is better | 3rd / 7 | 123 ft | +8 ft |
| Wet HandlingHigher is better | 2nd / 7 | 39.7 mph | -0.3 mph |
| Straight AquaHigher is better | 4th / 7 | 47.5 mph | -1.2 mph |
| Snow BrakingLower is better | 7th / 7 | 75 ft | +15 ft |
| Snow HandlingHigher is better | 7th / 7 | 23.5 mph | -4.5 mph |
| NoiseLower is better | 2nd / 7 | 71.6 dB | +0.30 dB |
| Rolling ResistanceLower is better | 2nd / 7 | 7.1 kg/t | +0.30 kg/t |
- EU Label
- C/A/68
Vredestein Comtrac 2 All Season
225/70 R15C
Category scores (% of best)
All discipline results (9)
Discipline positions compare the ranked tires 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 / 7 | 165 ft | +21 ft |
| Dry HandlingHigher is better | 3rd / 7 | 53.4 mph | -0.2 mph |
| Wet BrakingLower is better | 7th / 7 | 137 ft | +22 ft |
| Wet HandlingHigher is better | 4th / 7 | 39.5 mph | -0.5 mph |
| Straight AquaHigher is better | 5th / 7 | 47.3 mph | -1.4 mph |
| Snow BrakingLower is better | 2nd / 7 | 62 ft | +2 ft |
| Snow HandlingHigher is better | 3rd / 7 | 27.5 mph | -0.5 mph |
| NoiseLower is better | 7th / 7 | 75.1 dB | +3.80 dB |
| Rolling ResistanceLower is better | 5th / 7 | 7.5 kg/t | +0.70 kg/t |
- EU Label
- C/A/71
Any plans this year on an update for this 2020 test? Or there is no new models? Many thanks for the valuable information.
There should be newer versions of this on the site, hopefully autobild will do another this year
I get the different weighting especially concerning snow with these non-uk tests, but looking at the results the end rankings seem well mixed up to me!
The falken gave pretty dismal results across the board, the maxxis put in a good showing for a lower mid-range tire, and while the Vredestein was indeed let down by braking, it was much stronger elsewhere. The final ranking seems to be upside down if nothing else... 🤔
I'm not sure if Pro Mobile are the same or use the same scoring system as Auto Bild, but if a tire does very poorly in one test (such as Pirelli in snow) it means it can't place well overall. It's a bit odd, which is why I prefer aiming for the data :)