The 2023 Auto Zeitung All Season Tire Test has tested nine popular all season tires in 215/55 R17.
Test Publication:
215/55 R17
9 tires
5 categories
Images courtesy of Auto Zeitung
Test Publication:
Images courtesy of Auto Zeitung
Test Size:
215/55 R17
Tires Tested:
9 tires
Dry
The test measures the stopping distance of tires on a dry surface. The Michelin CrossClimate 2 performed the best with a braking distance of 36m, while the Uniroyal AllSeasonExpert had the longest distance at 41.8m, indicating a variance in dry braking performance among different tire brands.
- Michelin CrossClimate 2
- Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2
- Kleber Quadraxer 3
- Hankook Kinergy 4S2
- Nexen N Blue 4Season 2
- Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
- Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus
- Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02
- Uniroyal AllSeasonExpert 2
Evaluating the handling characteristics under dry conditions, the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 and Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 performed similarly with times around 83.5s and 83.6s respectively, whereas the Kleber Quadraxer 3 lagged at 85.5s.
- Hankook Kinergy 4S2
- Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
- Nexen N Blue 4Season 2
- Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02
- Michelin CrossClimate 2
- Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus
- Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2
- Uniroyal AllSeasonExpert 2
- Kleber Quadraxer 3
Wet
In wet conditions, the braking distances ranged from 40.8m for the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 to 49m for the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2, showing a notable difference in wet braking efficiency among the tires tested.
- Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2
- Hankook Kinergy 4S2
- Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
- Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus
- Michelin CrossClimate 2
- Uniroyal AllSeasonExpert 2
- Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02
- Kleber Quadraxer 3
- Nexen N Blue 4Season 2
This test assessed the tires' handling performance on a wet track. Michelin CrossClimate 2 and Kleber Quadraxer 3 were on the higher end with times over 101s, while Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 had a better time at 94.4s.
- Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02
- Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
- Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2
- Hankook Kinergy 4S2
- Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus
- Michelin CrossClimate 2
- Uniroyal AllSeasonExpert 2
- Nexen N Blue 4Season 2
- Kleber Quadraxer 3
Tires were tested on a wet circular track with times ranging from 15.6s for Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 and Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 to 16.4s for Kleber Quadraxer 3 and Nexen N Blue 4Season 2, depicting a small variance in performance.
- Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02
- Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
- Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2
- Hankook Kinergy 4S2
- Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus
- Michelin CrossClimate 2
- Uniroyal AllSeasonExpert 2
- Kleber Quadraxer 3
- Nexen N Blue 4Season 2
The test measures aquaplaning resistance, with Uniroyal AllSeasonExpert 2 achieving the highest speed of 84.2 Km/H, contrasting with Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 and Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus which were below 75 Km/H.
- Uniroyal AllSeasonExpert 2
- Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2
- Kleber Quadraxer 3
- Michelin CrossClimate 2
- Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
- Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02
- Hankook Kinergy 4S2
- Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus
- Nexen N Blue 4Season 2
Snow
Snow braking distances ranged from 24.9m for Kleber Quadraxer 3 to 26.5m for Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2, indicating the tires' varying efficiency in snowy conditions.
- Kleber Quadraxer 3
- Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
- Michelin CrossClimate 2
- Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02
- Hankook Kinergy 4S2
- Uniroyal AllSeasonExpert 2
- Nexen N Blue 4Season 2
- Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus
- Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2
The force required to move the tires on snow varied, with Michelin CrossClimate 2 requiring 2727N and Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 requiring only 2442N, showing a difference in snow traction among the tires.
- Michelin CrossClimate 2
- Kleber Quadraxer 3
- Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
- Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02
- Hankook Kinergy 4S2
- Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus
- Uniroyal AllSeasonExpert 2
- Nexen N Blue 4Season 2
- Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2
In snow handling, Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 had the longest time at 56.9s, while Michelin CrossClimate 2 and Kleber Quadraxer 3 performed better with times around 51.5s and 51.8s respectively.
- Michelin CrossClimate 2
- Kleber Quadraxer 3
- Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus
- Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
- Hankook Kinergy 4S2
- Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2
- Nexen N Blue 4Season 2
- Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02
- Uniroyal AllSeasonExpert 2
This test evaluated the tires' agility in snowy conditions, with Michelin CrossClimate 2 achieving the highest value of 3.99m/sec^2, contrasting with Uniroyal AllSeasonExpert 2 at 3.51m/sec^2.
- Michelin CrossClimate 2
- Kleber Quadraxer 3
- Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
- Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2
- Nexen N Blue 4Season 2
- Hankook Kinergy 4S2
- Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02
- Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus
- Uniroyal AllSeasonExpert 2
Comfort
The comfort ratings were subjective, with Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 scoring 12 points, the highest among the tires, and Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 scoring the lowest at 6 points.
- Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2
- Michelin CrossClimate 2
- Hankook Kinergy 4S2
- Uniroyal AllSeasonExpert 2
- Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
- Kleber Quadraxer 3
- Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02
- Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus
- Nexen N Blue 4Season 2
Noise levels varied with Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 being the quietest at 64dB and Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 being the loudest at 69dB, indicating a difference in noise comfort among the tires.
- Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2
- Michelin CrossClimate 2
- Uniroyal AllSeasonExpert 2
- Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02
- Kleber Quadraxer 3
- Hankook Kinergy 4S2
- Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus
- Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
- Nexen N Blue 4Season 2
Value
Lower rolling resistance indicates better fuel efficiency. The Michelin CrossClimate 2 had the lowest rolling resistance at 6.73kg/t, while Pirelli had the highest at 8.75kg/t. It's important to note that the Pirelli tire was the SEAL inside puncture resistant version which is a heavier tire with higher rolling resistance than the standard tire.
- Michelin CrossClimate 2
- Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
- Uniroyal AllSeasonExpert 2
- Kleber Quadraxer 3
- Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus
- Nexen N Blue 4Season 2
- Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02
- Hankook Kinergy 4S2
- Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2
Results
Consistent strong performance across all criteria. No compromises required. Test winner.
| Test |
# |
Result |
Best |
Diff |
% |
| Dry Braking |
6th |
38.5 M |
36 M |
+2.5 M |
93.51% |
| Dry Handling |
2nd |
83.6 s |
83.5 s |
+0.1 s |
99.88% |
| Test |
# |
Result |
Best |
Diff |
% |
| Wet Braking |
3rd |
43.5 M |
40.8 M |
+2.7 M |
93.79% |
| Wet Handling |
2nd |
98.5 s |
94.4 s |
+4.1 s |
95.84% |
| Wet Circle |
1st |
15.6 s |
|
|
100% |
| Straight Aqua |
5th |
80 Km/H |
84.2 Km/H |
-4.2 Km/H |
95.01% |
| Test |
# |
Result |
Best |
Diff |
% |
| Snow Braking |
2nd |
25.1 M |
24.9 M |
+0.2 M |
99.2% |
| Snow Traction |
3rd |
2666 N |
2727 N |
-61 N |
97.76% |
| Snow Handling |
4th |
53.5 s |
51.5 s |
+2 s |
96.26% |
| Snow Slalom |
3rd |
3.72 m/sec2 |
3.99 m/sec2 |
-0.27 m/sec2 |
93.23% |
| Test |
# |
Result |
Best |
Diff |
% |
| Subj. Comfort |
4th |
9 Points |
12 Points |
-3 Points |
75% |
| Noise |
8th |
69 dB |
64 dB |
+5 dB |
92.75% |
| Test |
# |
Result |
Best |
Diff |
% |
| Rolling Resistance |
2nd |
7 kg / t |
6.73 kg / t |
+0.27 kg / t |
96.14% |
Excellent in snow and dry conditions. Moderate wet performance but has low rolling resistance. Efficient.
| Test |
# |
Result |
Best |
Diff |
% |
| Dry Braking |
1st |
36 M |
|
|
100% |
| Dry Handling |
5th |
84.3 s |
83.5 s |
+0.8 s |
99.05% |
| Test |
# |
Result |
Best |
Diff |
% |
| Wet Braking |
5th |
43.6 M |
40.8 M |
+2.8 M |
93.58% |
| Wet Handling |
6th |
101.6 s |
94.4 s |
+7.2 s |
92.91% |
| Wet Circle |
6th |
16.2 s |
15.6 s |
+0.6 s |
96.3% |
| Straight Aqua |
4th |
81.1 Km/H |
84.2 Km/H |
-3.1 Km/H |
96.32% |
| Test |
# |
Result |
Best |
Diff |
% |
| Snow Braking |
3rd |
25.2 M |
24.9 M |
+0.3 M |
98.81% |
| Snow Traction |
1st |
2727 N |
|
|
100% |
| Snow Handling |
1st |
51.5 s |
|
|
100% |
| Snow Slalom |
1st |
3.99 m/sec2 |
|
|
100% |
| Test |
# |
Result |
Best |
Diff |
% |
| Subj. Comfort |
2nd |
11 Points |
12 Points |
-1 Points |
91.67% |
| Noise |
2nd |
65 dB |
64 dB |
+1 dB |
98.46% |
| Test |
# |
Result |
Best |
Diff |
% |
| Rolling Resistance |
1st |
6.73 kg / t |
|
|
100% |
Older model but performs well on wet and dry roads. Cost-effective, securing a strong third place.
| Test |
# |
Result |
Best |
Diff |
% |
| Dry Braking |
4th |
37.5 M |
36 M |
+1.5 M |
96% |
| Dry Handling |
1st |
83.5 s |
|
|
100% |
| Test |
# |
Result |
Best |
Diff |
% |
| Wet Braking |
2nd |
43 M |
40.8 M |
+2.2 M |
94.88% |
| Wet Handling |
4th |
99.9 s |
94.4 s |
+5.5 s |
94.49% |
| Wet Circle |
4th |
16 s |
15.6 s |
+0.4 s |
97.5% |
| Straight Aqua |
7th |
76.9 Km/H |
84.2 Km/H |
-7.3 Km/H |
91.33% |
| Test |
# |
Result |
Best |
Diff |
% |
| Snow Braking |
5th |
25.5 M |
24.9 M |
+0.6 M |
97.65% |
| Snow Traction |
5th |
2562 N |
2727 N |
-165 N |
93.95% |
| Snow Handling |
5th |
54.4 s |
51.5 s |
+2.9 s |
94.67% |
| Snow Slalom |
6th |
3.67 m/sec2 |
3.99 m/sec2 |
-0.32 m/sec2 |
91.98% |
| Test |
# |
Result |
Best |
Diff |
% |
| Subj. Comfort |
3rd |
10 Points |
12 Points |
-2 Points |
83.33% |
| Noise |
6th |
68 dB |
64 dB |
+4 dB |
94.12% |
| Test |
# |
Result |
Best |
Diff |
% |
| Rolling Resistance |
8th |
8.02 kg / t |
6.73 kg / t |
+1.29 kg / t |
83.92% |
Exceptional on snow, strong on dry roads. Significant weaknesses in wet conditions, not recommended.
| Test |
# |
Result |
Best |
Diff |
% |
| Dry Braking |
3rd |
37.2 M |
36 M |
+1.2 M |
96.77% |
| Dry Handling |
9th |
85.5 s |
83.5 s |
+2 s |
97.66% |
| Test |
# |
Result |
Best |
Diff |
% |
| Wet Braking |
8th |
46.1 M |
40.8 M |
+5.3 M |
88.5% |
| Wet Handling |
9th |
102.8 s |
94.4 s |
+8.4 s |
91.83% |
| Wet Circle |
8th |
16.4 s |
15.6 s |
+0.8 s |
95.12% |
| Straight Aqua |
3rd |
81.7 Km/H |
84.2 Km/H |
-2.5 Km/H |
97.03% |
| Test |
# |
Result |
Best |
Diff |
% |
| Snow Braking |
1st |
24.9 M |
|
|
100% |
| Snow Traction |
2nd |
2687 N |
2727 N |
-40 N |
98.53% |
| Snow Handling |
2nd |
51.8 s |
51.5 s |
+0.3 s |
99.42% |
| Snow Slalom |
2nd |
3.98 m/sec2 |
3.99 m/sec2 |
-0.01 m/sec2 |
99.75% |
| Test |
# |
Result |
Best |
Diff |
% |
| Subj. Comfort |
6th |
8 Points |
12 Points |
-4 Points |
66.67% |
| Noise |
4th |
67 dB |
64 dB |
+3 dB |
95.52% |
| Test |
# |
Result |
Best |
Diff |
% |
| Rolling Resistance |
4th |
7.4 kg / t |
6.73 kg / t |
+0.67 kg / t |
90.95% |
Note: This was the SEAL version of the tire which gave it a higher than usual rolling resistance.
Unbeatable on wet roads, but weak in snow. High rolling resistance lands it in fifth place.
| Test |
# |
Result |
Best |
Diff |
% |
| Dry Braking |
2nd |
36.7 M |
36 M |
+0.7 M |
98.09% |
| Dry Handling |
7th |
84.5 s |
83.5 s |
+1 s |
98.82% |
| Test |
# |
Result |
Best |
Diff |
% |
| Wet Braking |
1st |
40.8 M |
|
|
100% |
| Wet Handling |
3rd |
98.6 s |
94.4 s |
+4.2 s |
95.74% |
| Wet Circle |
1st |
15.6 s |
|
|
100% |
| Straight Aqua |
2nd |
81.8 Km/H |
84.2 Km/H |
-2.4 Km/H |
97.15% |
| Test |
# |
Result |
Best |
Diff |
% |
| Snow Braking |
9th |
26.5 M |
24.9 M |
+1.6 M |
93.96% |
| Snow Traction |
9th |
2442 N |
2727 N |
-285 N |
89.55% |
| Snow Handling |
6th |
55.3 s |
51.5 s |
+3.8 s |
93.13% |
| Snow Slalom |
4th |
3.71 m/sec2 |
3.99 m/sec2 |
-0.28 m/sec2 |
92.98% |
| Test |
# |
Result |
Best |
Diff |
% |
| Subj. Comfort |
1st |
12 Points |
|
|
100% |
| Noise |
1st |
64 dB |
|
|
100% |
| Test |
# |
Result |
Best |
Diff |
% |
| Rolling Resistance |
9th |
8.75 kg / t |
6.73 kg / t |
+2.02 kg / t |
76.91% |
Balanced but not exceptional. Could improve on wet grip and braking power.
| Test |
# |
Result |
Best |
Diff |
% |
| Dry Braking |
7th |
39.4 M |
36 M |
+3.4 M |
91.37% |
| Dry Handling |
5th |
84.3 s |
83.5 s |
+0.8 s |
99.05% |
| Test |
# |
Result |
Best |
Diff |
% |
| Wet Braking |
3rd |
43.5 M |
40.8 M |
+2.7 M |
93.79% |
| Wet Handling |
5th |
100.8 s |
94.4 s |
+6.4 s |
93.65% |
| Wet Circle |
4th |
16 s |
15.6 s |
+0.4 s |
97.5% |
| Straight Aqua |
8th |
74.3 Km/H |
84.2 Km/H |
-9.9 Km/H |
88.24% |
| Test |
# |
Result |
Best |
Diff |
% |
| Snow Braking |
8th |
25.7 M |
24.9 M |
+0.8 M |
96.89% |
| Snow Traction |
6th |
2557 N |
2727 N |
-170 N |
93.77% |
| Snow Handling |
3rd |
53.3 s |
51.5 s |
+1.8 s |
96.62% |
| Snow Slalom |
8th |
3.62 m/sec2 |
3.99 m/sec2 |
-0.37 m/sec2 |
90.73% |
| Test |
# |
Result |
Best |
Diff |
% |
| Subj. Comfort |
7th |
7 Points |
12 Points |
-5 Points |
58.33% |
| Noise |
6th |
68 dB |
64 dB |
+4 dB |
94.12% |
| Test |
# |
Result |
Best |
Diff |
% |
| Rolling Resistance |
5th |
7.52 kg / t |
6.73 kg / t |
+0.79 kg / t |
89.49% |
Balanced performance in all areas, but notably weak in lateral aquaplaning and dry braking.
| Test |
# |
Result |
Best |
Diff |
% |
| Dry Braking |
8th |
39.5 M |
36 M |
+3.5 M |
91.14% |
| Dry Handling |
4th |
84.2 s |
83.5 s |
+0.7 s |
99.17% |
| Test |
# |
Result |
Best |
Diff |
% |
| Wet Braking |
7th |
44 M |
40.8 M |
+3.2 M |
92.73% |
| Wet Handling |
1st |
94.4 s |
|
|
100% |
| Wet Circle |
1st |
15.6 s |
|
|
100% |
| Straight Aqua |
6th |
77.4 Km/H |
84.2 Km/H |
-6.8 Km/H |
91.92% |
| Test |
# |
Result |
Best |
Diff |
% |
| Snow Braking |
4th |
25.3 M |
24.9 M |
+0.4 M |
98.42% |
| Snow Traction |
4th |
2639 N |
2727 N |
-88 N |
96.77% |
| Snow Handling |
8th |
56.9 s |
51.5 s |
+5.4 s |
90.51% |
| Snow Slalom |
7th |
3.65 m/sec2 |
3.99 m/sec2 |
-0.34 m/sec2 |
91.48% |
| Test |
# |
Result |
Best |
Diff |
% |
| Subj. Comfort |
7th |
7 Points |
12 Points |
-5 Points |
58.33% |
| Noise |
4th |
67 dB |
64 dB |
+3 dB |
95.52% |
| Test |
# |
Result |
Best |
Diff |
% |
| Rolling Resistance |
7th |
8 kg / t |
6.73 kg / t |
+1.27 kg / t |
84.13% |
Excellent for those concerned about aquaplaning. Limited on snow and long dry braking distance.
| Test |
# |
Result |
Best |
Diff |
% |
| Dry Braking |
9th |
41.8 M |
36 M |
+5.8 M |
86.12% |
| Dry Handling |
8th |
85.3 s |
83.5 s |
+1.8 s |
97.89% |
| Test |
# |
Result |
Best |
Diff |
% |
| Wet Braking |
6th |
43.7 M |
40.8 M |
+2.9 M |
93.36% |
| Wet Handling |
7th |
101.8 s |
94.4 s |
+7.4 s |
92.73% |
| Wet Circle |
7th |
16.3 s |
15.6 s |
+0.7 s |
95.71% |
| Straight Aqua |
1st |
84.2 Km/H |
|
|
100% |
| Test |
# |
Result |
Best |
Diff |
% |
| Snow Braking |
5th |
25.5 M |
24.9 M |
+0.6 M |
97.65% |
| Snow Traction |
7th |
2514 N |
2727 N |
-213 N |
92.19% |
| Snow Handling |
9th |
57 s |
51.5 s |
+5.5 s |
90.35% |
| Snow Slalom |
9th |
3.51 m/sec2 |
3.99 m/sec2 |
-0.48 m/sec2 |
87.97% |
| Test |
# |
Result |
Best |
Diff |
% |
| Subj. Comfort |
4th |
9 Points |
12 Points |
-3 Points |
75% |
| Noise |
3rd |
66 dB |
64 dB |
+2 dB |
96.97% |
| Test |
# |
Result |
Best |
Diff |
% |
| Rolling Resistance |
3rd |
7.14 kg / t |
6.73 kg / t |
+0.41 kg / t |
94.26% |
Affordable, acceptable in snow but lacks grip on wet roads.
| Test |
# |
Result |
Best |
Diff |
% |
| Dry Braking |
5th |
37.9 M |
36 M |
+1.9 M |
94.99% |
| Dry Handling |
3rd |
84 s |
83.5 s |
+0.5 s |
99.4% |
| Test |
# |
Result |
Best |
Diff |
% |
| Wet Braking |
9th |
49 M |
40.8 M |
+8.2 M |
83.27% |
| Wet Handling |
8th |
102.5 s |
94.4 s |
+8.1 s |
92.1% |
| Wet Circle |
8th |
16.4 s |
15.6 s |
+0.8 s |
95.12% |
| Straight Aqua |
9th |
74.2 Km/H |
84.2 Km/H |
-10 Km/H |
88.12% |
| Test |
# |
Result |
Best |
Diff |
% |
| Snow Braking |
7th |
25.6 M |
24.9 M |
+0.7 M |
97.27% |
| Snow Traction |
8th |
2493 N |
2727 N |
-234 N |
91.42% |
| Snow Handling |
7th |
56.5 s |
51.5 s |
+5 s |
91.15% |
| Snow Slalom |
5th |
3.69 m/sec2 |
3.99 m/sec2 |
-0.3 m/sec2 |
92.48% |
| Test |
# |
Result |
Best |
Diff |
% |
| Subj. Comfort |
9th |
6 Points |
12 Points |
-6 Points |
50% |
| Noise |
8th |
69 dB |
64 dB |
+5 dB |
92.75% |
| Test |
# |
Result |
Best |
Diff |
% |
| Rolling Resistance |
6th |
7.8 kg / t |
6.73 kg / t |
+1.07 kg / t |
86.28% |