Test Charts / Auto Bild
2022 Auto Bild All Season 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
- 195/55 R16
- Tires tested
- 15
- Disciplines
- 18
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 (62 - 0 mph)
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best | Residual speed |
|---|---|---|---|
RefReference Summer |
120 ft | -11 ft | 0 mph |
| 131 ft | Best | 0 mph | |
| 132 ft | +1 ft | 8 mph | |
| 136 ft | +5 ft | 15 mph | |
| 137 ft | +6 ft | 17 mph | |
| 138 ft | +7 ft | 18 mph | |
| 141 ft | +10 ft | 22 mph | |
| 143 ft | +12 ft | 23 mph | |
| 143 ft | +12 ft | 24 mph | |
| 144 ft | +13 ft | 24 mph | |
| 146 ft | +15 ft | 25 mph | |
| 146 ft | +15 ft | 25 mph | |
| 146 ft | +15 ft | 26 mph | |
| 150 ft | +19 ft | 29 mph | |
| 151 ft | +20 ft | 29 mph | |
| 152 ft | +21 ft | 30 mph | |
RefReference Winter |
152 ft | +21 ft | 30 mph |
The difference between best and worst was 27.1% (32 ft ≈ 2.2 Car Lengths). From 80 mph, the Nokian SeasonProof would still be travelling at 30 mph when the Michelin CrossClimate 2 had stopped.
Residual speed is calculated from the measured braking distances, assuming constant deceleration; it is not a separate measurement.
Dry Handling
Dry Handling Average Speed
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
RefReference Summer |
58.7 mph | +0.5 mph |
| 58.2 mph | Best | |
| 58.2 mph | 0.0 mph | |
| 58.0 mph | -0.2 mph | |
| 58.0 mph | -0.2 mph | |
| 57.8 mph | -0.4 mph | |
| 57.8 mph | -0.4 mph | |
| 57.4 mph | -0.8 mph | |
| 57.4 mph | -0.8 mph | |
| 57.2 mph | -1.0 mph | |
| 57.1 mph | -1.1 mph | |
| 57.0 mph | -1.2 mph | |
| 57.0 mph | -1.2 mph | |
| 57.0 mph | -1.2 mph | |
| 56.9 mph | -1.3 mph | |
| 56.7 mph | -1.5 mph | |
RefReference Winter |
56.0 mph | -2.2 mph |
The difference between best and worst was 4.6% (2.7 mph).
Wet
5Wet Braking
Wet braking in feet
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
RefReference Summer |
142 ft | -4 ft |
| 146 ft | Best | |
| 153 ft | +7 ft | |
| 154 ft | +8 ft | |
| 155 ft | +9 ft | |
| 157 ft | +11 ft | |
RefReference Winter |
160 ft | +14 ft |
| 160 ft | +14 ft | |
| 160 ft | +14 ft | |
| 161 ft | +15 ft | |
| 162 ft | +16 ft | |
| 169 ft | +23 ft | |
| 170 ft | +24 ft | |
| 170 ft | +24 ft | |
| 172 ft | +26 ft | |
| 175 ft | +29 ft | |
| 179 ft | +33 ft |
The difference between best and worst was 25.9% (37 ft ≈ 2.5 Car Lengths).
Wet Handling
Wet Handling Average Speed
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
RefReference Summer |
48.2 mph | +1.9 mph |
| 46.3 mph | Best | |
| 46.0 mph | -0.3 mph | |
| 45.5 mph | -0.8 mph | |
| 45.2 mph | -1.1 mph | |
| 45.1 mph | -1.2 mph | |
| 45.0 mph | -1.3 mph | |
RefReference Winter |
45.0 mph | -1.3 mph |
| 44.9 mph | -1.4 mph | |
| 44.8 mph | -1.5 mph | |
| 44.7 mph | -1.6 mph | |
| 44.6 mph | -1.7 mph | |
| 44.4 mph | -1.9 mph | |
| 44.4 mph | -1.9 mph | |
| 44.3 mph | -2.0 mph | |
| 44.1 mph | -2.2 mph | |
| 44.1 mph | -2.2 mph |
The difference between best and worst was 8.5% (4.1 mph).
Wet Circle
Wet Circle Lap Time in seconds
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
RefReference Summer |
11.41 s | -0.60 s |
| 12.01 s | Best | |
| 12.03 s | +0.02 s | |
| 12.03 s | +0.02 s | |
| 12.05 s | +0.04 s | |
| 12.08 s | +0.07 s | |
| 12.17 s | +0.16 s | |
| 12.17 s | +0.16 s | |
| 12.17 s | +0.16 s | |
| 12.23 s | +0.22 s | |
| 12.23 s | +0.22 s | |
RefReference Winter |
12.3 s | +0.29 s |
| 12.3 s | +0.29 s | |
| 12.31 s | +0.30 s | |
| 12.39 s | +0.38 s | |
| 12.42 s | +0.41 s | |
| 12.6 s | +0.59 s |
The difference between best and worst was 10.4% (1.19 s).
Straight Aqua
Float Speed in mph
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 52.8 mph | Best | |
| 51.9 mph | -0.9 mph | |
| 51.4 mph | -1.4 mph | |
| 51.1 mph | -1.7 mph | |
| 51.0 mph | -1.8 mph | |
RefReference Summer |
50.6 mph | -2.2 mph |
| 50.6 mph | -2.2 mph | |
| 50.0 mph | -2.8 mph | |
| 49.9 mph | -2.9 mph | |
| 49.9 mph | -2.9 mph | |
| 49.5 mph | -3.3 mph | |
| 49.2 mph | -3.6 mph | |
| 49.0 mph | -3.8 mph | |
| 48.7 mph | -4.1 mph | |
| 48.6 mph | -4.2 mph | |
RefReference Winter |
48.5 mph | -4.3 mph |
| 47.8 mph | -5.0 mph |
The difference between best and worst was 9.3% (5 mph).
Curved Aquaplaning
Remaining lateral acceleration
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 12.6 ft/s² | Best | |
| 12.1 ft/s² | -0.5 ft/s² | |
| 11.5 ft/s² | -1.1 ft/s² | |
RefReference Summer |
11.5 ft/s² | -1.1 ft/s² |
| 11.3 ft/s² | -1.3 ft/s² | |
| 11.2 ft/s² | -1.4 ft/s² | |
| 10.9 ft/s² | -1.7 ft/s² | |
| 10.8 ft/s² | -1.8 ft/s² | |
| 10.6 ft/s² | -2.0 ft/s² | |
| 10.6 ft/s² | -2.0 ft/s² | |
| 10.4 ft/s² | -2.2 ft/s² | |
| 10.1 ft/s² | -2.5 ft/s² | |
| 9.9 ft/s² | -2.7 ft/s² | |
RefReference Winter |
9.8 ft/s² | -2.8 ft/s² |
| 9.7 ft/s² | -2.9 ft/s² | |
| 9.3 ft/s² | -3.3 ft/s² | |
| 9.2 ft/s² | -3.4 ft/s² |
The difference between best and worst was 26.6% (3.4 ft/s²).
Snow
4Snow Braking
Snow braking in feet (31 - 0 mph)
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best | Residual speed |
|---|---|---|---|
RefReference Winter |
87 ft | -2 ft | 0 mph |
| 89 ft | Best | 0 mph | |
| 90 ft | +1 ft | 5 mph | |
| 90 ft | +1 ft | 7 mph | |
| 90 ft | +1 ft | 7 mph | |
| 91 ft | +2 ft | 10 mph | |
| 91 ft | +2 ft | 11 mph | |
| 91 ft | +2 ft | 11 mph | |
| 93 ft | +4 ft | 16 mph | |
| 93 ft | +4 ft | 16 mph | |
| 95 ft | +6 ft | 19 mph | |
| 95 ft | +6 ft | 20 mph | |
| 95 ft | +6 ft | 20 mph | |
| 98 ft | +9 ft | 24 mph | |
| 104 ft | +15 ft | 30 mph | |
| 105 ft | +16 ft | 31 mph | |
RefReference Summer |
193 ft | +104 ft | 59 mph |
The difference between best and worst was 122.3% (106 ft ≈ 7.2 Car Lengths). From 80 mph, the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO would still be travelling at 31 mph when the Nokian SeasonProof had stopped.
Residual speed is calculated from the measured braking distances, assuming constant deceleration; it is not a separate measurement.
Snow Traction
Pulling Force in pounds-force
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 579 lbf | Best | |
RefReference Winter |
567 lbf | -12 lbf |
| 564 lbf | -15 lbf | |
| 562 lbf | -17 lbf | |
| 560 lbf | -19 lbf | |
| 559 lbf | -20 lbf | |
| 546 lbf | -33 lbf | |
| 544 lbf | -35 lbf | |
| 540 lbf | -39 lbf | |
| 532 lbf | -47 lbf | |
| 510 lbf | -69 lbf | |
| 507 lbf | -72 lbf | |
| 505 lbf | -74 lbf | |
| 504 lbf | -75 lbf | |
| 468 lbf | -111 lbf | |
| 465 lbf | -114 lbf | |
RefReference Summer |
188 lbf | -391 lbf |
The difference between best and worst was 67.6% (391 lbf).
Snow Handling
Snow handling average speed
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
RefReference Winter |
37.2 mph | +1.2 mph |
| 36.0 mph | Best | |
| 35.7 mph | -0.3 mph | |
| 35.6 mph | -0.4 mph | |
| 35.6 mph | -0.4 mph | |
| 35.4 mph | -0.6 mph | |
| 35.3 mph | -0.7 mph | |
| 34.9 mph | -1.1 mph | |
| 34.7 mph | -1.3 mph | |
| 34.7 mph | -1.3 mph | |
| 34.5 mph | -1.5 mph | |
| 34.5 mph | -1.5 mph | |
| 34.2 mph | -1.8 mph | |
| 34.0 mph | -2.0 mph | |
| 33.7 mph | -2.3 mph | |
| 32.9 mph | -3.1 mph |
The difference between best and worst was 11.5% (4.3 mph).
Snow Slalom
Lateral acceleration
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 15.1 ft/s² | Best | |
| 14.8 ft/s² | -0.3 ft/s² | |
RefReference Winter |
14.8 ft/s² | -0.3 ft/s² |
| 14.5 ft/s² | -0.6 ft/s² | |
| 14.2 ft/s² | -0.9 ft/s² | |
| 14.1 ft/s² | -1.0 ft/s² | |
| 14.0 ft/s² | -1.1 ft/s² | |
| 13.9 ft/s² | -1.2 ft/s² | |
| 13.6 ft/s² | -1.5 ft/s² | |
| 13.5 ft/s² | -1.6 ft/s² | |
| 13.5 ft/s² | -1.6 ft/s² | |
| 13.1 ft/s² | -2.0 ft/s² | |
| 12.9 ft/s² | -2.2 ft/s² | |
| 12.8 ft/s² | -2.3 ft/s² | |
| 12.6 ft/s² | -2.5 ft/s² | |
| 11.9 ft/s² | -3.2 ft/s² | |
RefReference Summer |
5.2 ft/s² | -9.9 ft/s² |
The difference between best and worst was 65.2% (9.9 ft/s²).
Comfort
2Noise
External noise in dB
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 71.5 dB | Best | |
| 71.6 dB | +0.10 dB | |
| 71.6 dB | +0.10 dB | |
| 72 dB | +0.50 dB | |
| 72.1 dB | +0.60 dB | |
| 72.2 dB | +0.70 dB | |
RefReference Winter |
72.2 dB | +0.70 dB |
| 72.4 dB | +0.90 dB | |
| 72.5 dB | +1.00 dB | |
| 72.6 dB | +1.10 dB | |
| 72.6 dB | +1.10 dB | |
| 72.6 dB | +1.10 dB | |
| 72.7 dB | +1.20 dB | |
| 72.7 dB | +1.20 dB | |
| 72.8 dB | +1.30 dB | |
RefReference Summer |
72.8 dB | +1.30 dB |
| 72.9 dB | +1.40 dB |
All the tires in the Noise test finished less than 3% apart.
Tire Weight
Tire Weight Per Set
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 16,574.4 lb | Best | |
| 16,673.6 lb | +99.2 lb | |
| 16,770.6 lb | +196.2 lb | |
| 16,847.7 lb | +273.3 lb | |
| 16,905.0 lb | +330.6 lb | |
| 16,907.3 lb | +332.9 lb | |
| 17,240.1 lb | +665.7 lb | |
| 17,495.9 lb | +921.5 lb | |
| 17,509.1 lb | +934.7 lb | |
| 17,575.3 lb | +1,000.9 lb | |
| 17,674.5 lb | +1,100.1 lb | |
| 17,965.5 lb | +1,391.1 lb | |
| 18,335.8 lb | +1,761.4 lb | |
| 18,459.3 lb | +1,884.9 lb | |
| 19,698.3 lb | +3,123.9 lb |
The difference between best and worst was 18.8% (3,123.9 lb).
Value
5Wear
Predicted tread life in KM
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 44,708 miles | Best | |
| 38,746 miles | -5,962 miles | |
| 38,584 miles | -6,124 miles | |
| 36,785 miles | -7,923 miles | |
| 35,948 miles | -8,760 miles | |
| 35,491 miles | -9,217 miles | |
| 33,232 miles | -11,476 miles | |
| 32,174 miles | -12,534 miles | |
| 31,842 miles | -12,866 miles | |
| 30,087 miles | -14,621 miles | |
| 28,766 miles | -15,942 miles | |
| 28,719 miles | -15,989 miles | |
| 27,241 miles | -17,467 miles | |
| 25,474 miles | -19,234 miles | |
| 25,267 miles | -19,441 miles |
The difference between best and worst was 43.5% (19,441 miles).
Value
Euros/1000km based on cost/wear
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best | cost per 1,000 miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.31 Price/1000 | Best | €20.24 | |
| 5.53 Price/1000 | +1.22 Price/1000 | €14.52 | |
| 5.69 Price/1000 | +1.38 Price/1000 | €18.34 | |
| 6.93 Price/1000 | +2.62 Price/1000 | €26.28 | |
| 7.35 Price/1000 | +3.04 Price/1000 | €18.18 | |
| 7.73 Price/1000 | +3.42 Price/1000 | €25.04 | |
| 8.11 Price/1000 | +3.80 Price/1000 | €21.67 | |
| 8.41 Price/1000 | +4.10 Price/1000 | €19.16 | |
| 8.73 Price/1000 | +4.42 Price/1000 | €27.78 | |
| 8.75 Price/1000 | +4.44 Price/1000 | €20.98 | |
| 8.76 Price/1000 | +4.45 Price/1000 | €24.11 | |
| 8.88 Price/1000 | +4.57 Price/1000 | €20.72 | |
| 9.19 Price/1000 | +4.88 Price/1000 | €18.49 | |
| 12.07 Price/1000 | +7.76 Price/1000 | €22.18 | |
| 12.2 Price/1000 | +7.89 Price/1000 | €22.86 |
The difference between best and worst was 183.1% (7.89 Price/1000). Over 25,000 miles the cheapest tire to own (Toyo Celsius AS2) works out €331 cheaper than the most expensive (Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3).
How this is calculated
Assumes a typical car doing 29 mpg (rolling resistance causing 20% of fuel use), fuel at €6.25 per gallon and €70 fitting per set of four. Purchase prices are from the time of the 2022 test; financing costs are excluded.
Rolling Resistance
Rolling resistance in kg t
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best | Extra fuel / year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7.13 kg/t | Best | $0 | |
| 7.24 kg/t | +0.11 kg/t | $5 | |
| 7.36 kg/t | +0.23 kg/t | $9 | |
| 7.72 kg/t | +0.59 kg/t | $24 | |
| 7.77 kg/t | +0.64 kg/t | $26 | |
| 7.84 kg/t | +0.71 kg/t | $29 | |
| 7.87 kg/t | +0.74 kg/t | $30 | |
| 7.88 kg/t | +0.75 kg/t | $31 | |
| 8.21 kg/t | +1.08 kg/t | $45 | |
| 8.34 kg/t | +1.21 kg/t | $50 | |
| 8.4 kg/t | +1.27 kg/t | $52 | |
RefReference Winter |
8.45 kg/t | +1.32 kg/t | $54 |
| 8.94 kg/t | +1.81 kg/t | $75 | |
RefReference Summer |
8.95 kg/t | +1.82 kg/t | $75 |
| 8.97 kg/t | +1.84 kg/t | $76 | |
| 9.1 kg/t | +1.97 kg/t | $81 | |
| 9.35 kg/t | +2.22 kg/t | $91 |
The difference between best and worst was 31.1% (2.22 kg / t). Over 12,000 miles a year at $3.60/gal, the Falken EUROALL SEASON AS210 uses about 25 gal ($91) more fuel than the Continental AllSeasonContact.
Adjust the assumptions
Calculated estimates, not additional measurements. Use the controls to explore the assumptions. These calculators use the full test field, independently of your tire selection above.
Fuel Consumption
Fuel consumption in Liters per 100 km
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best | Extra fuel / year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.32 l/100km | Best | $0 | |
| 5.48 l/100km | +0.16 l/100km | $29 | |
| 5.49 l/100km | +0.17 l/100km | $31 | |
| 5.5 l/100km | +0.18 l/100km | $33 | |
| 5.52 l/100km | +0.20 l/100km | $37 | |
| 5.56 l/100km | +0.24 l/100km | $44 | |
| 5.59 l/100km | +0.27 l/100km | $50 | |
| 5.61 l/100km | +0.29 l/100km | $53 | |
| 5.61 l/100km | +0.29 l/100km | $53 | |
| 5.63 l/100km | +0.31 l/100km | $57 | |
| 5.65 l/100km | +0.33 l/100km | $61 | |
| 5.67 l/100km | +0.35 l/100km | $64 | |
| 5.67 l/100km | +0.35 l/100km | $64 | |
| 5.67 l/100km | +0.35 l/100km | $64 | |
| 5.79 l/100km | +0.47 l/100km | $86 |
The difference between best and worst was 8.8% (0.47 l/100km). Over 12,000 miles a year at $3.60/gal, the Falken EUROALL SEASON AS210 uses about 24 gal ($86) more fuel than the Continental AllSeasonContact.
Adjust the assumptions
Calculated estimates, not additional measurements. Use the controls to explore the assumptions. These calculators use the full test field, independently of your tire selection above.
Abrasion
Weight of Tire Wear Particles Lost (Gram/1000km)
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 14.3 Gram/1000km | Best | |
| 14.3 Gram/1000km | Best | |
| 14.7 Gram/1000km | +0.40 Gram/1000km | |
| 15.3 Gram/1000km | +1.00 Gram/1000km | |
| 16.3 Gram/1000km | +2.00 Gram/1000km | |
| 16.6 Gram/1000km | +2.30 Gram/1000km | |
| 17.4 Gram/1000km | +3.10 Gram/1000km | |
| 18.4 Gram/1000km | +4.10 Gram/1000km | |
| 19.6 Gram/1000km | +5.30 Gram/1000km | |
| 21.4 Gram/1000km | +7.10 Gram/1000km | |
| 21.9 Gram/1000km | +7.60 Gram/1000km | |
| 22 Gram/1000km | +7.70 Gram/1000km | |
| 22.9 Gram/1000km | +8.60 Gram/1000km | |
| 23.4 Gram/1000km | +9.10 Gram/1000km | |
| 23.5 Gram/1000km | +9.20 Gram/1000km |
The difference between best and worst was 64.3% (9.2 Gram/1000km).
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
- Snow Braking
- 31.1 → 0.0 mph
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