Test Charts / Auto Bild Allrad
2023 Best SUV Tires Tested
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
- 225/65 R17
- Tires tested
- 12
- Disciplines
- 14
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 114 ft | Best | 0 mph | |
| 115 ft | +1 ft | 10 mph | |
| 116 ft | +2 ft | 11 mph | |
| 116 ft | +2 ft | 13 mph | |
| 117 ft | +3 ft | 14 mph | |
| 119 ft | +5 ft | 17 mph | |
| 120 ft | +6 ft | 18 mph | |
| 120 ft | +6 ft | 19 mph | |
| 122 ft | +8 ft | 21 mph | |
| 122 ft | +8 ft | 21 mph | |
| 124 ft | +10 ft | 24 mph | |
| 132 ft | +18 ft | 30 mph |
The difference between best and worst was 16.5% (18 ft ≈ 1.3 Car Lengths). From 80 mph, the Aplus A919 would still be travelling at 30 mph when the Pirelli CINTURATO P7 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 64.2 mph | Best | |
| 63.8 mph | -0.4 mph | |
| 63.6 mph | -0.6 mph | |
| 63.4 mph | -0.8 mph | |
| 63.2 mph | -1.0 mph | |
| 62.4 mph | -1.8 mph | |
| 62.4 mph | -1.8 mph | |
| 62.4 mph | -1.8 mph | |
| 62.1 mph | -2.1 mph | |
| 61.1 mph | -3.1 mph | |
| 60.8 mph | -3.4 mph | |
| 60.5 mph | -3.7 mph |
The difference between best and worst was 5.7% (3.7 mph).
Wet
5Wet Braking
Wet braking in feet (62 - 0 mph)
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best | Residual speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 164 ft | Best | 0 mph | |
| 171 ft | +7 ft | 16 mph | |
| 171 ft | +7 ft | 17 mph | |
| 173 ft | +9 ft | 18 mph | |
| 174 ft | +10 ft | 19 mph | |
| 174 ft | +10 ft | 19 mph | |
| 176 ft | +12 ft | 21 mph | |
| 177 ft | +13 ft | 22 mph | |
| 179 ft | +15 ft | 24 mph | |
| 180 ft | +16 ft | 24 mph | |
| 200 ft | +36 ft | 34 mph | |
| 209 ft | +45 ft | 37 mph |
The difference between best and worst was 27.5% (45 ft ≈ 3 Car Lengths). From 80 mph, the Aplus A919 would still be travelling at 37 mph when the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV had stopped.
Residual speed is calculated from the measured braking distances, assuming constant deceleration; it is not a separate measurement.
Wet Handling
Wet Handling Average Speed
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 53.9 mph | Best | |
| 53.7 mph | -0.2 mph | |
| 53.3 mph | -0.6 mph | |
| 53.1 mph | -0.8 mph | |
| 53.1 mph | -0.8 mph | |
| 52.9 mph | -1.0 mph | |
| 52.8 mph | -1.1 mph | |
| 52.7 mph | -1.2 mph | |
| 52.4 mph | -1.5 mph | |
| 52.4 mph | -1.5 mph | |
| 52.2 mph | -1.7 mph | |
| 51.3 mph | -2.6 mph |
The difference between best and worst was 5% (2.6 mph).
Wet Circle
Wet Circle Lap Time in seconds
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 14.41 s | Best | |
| 14.46 s | +0.05 s | |
| 14.58 s | +0.17 s | |
| 14.64 s | +0.23 s | |
| 14.72 s | +0.31 s | |
| 14.74 s | +0.33 s | |
| 14.77 s | +0.36 s | |
| 14.79 s | +0.38 s | |
| 14.83 s | +0.42 s | |
| 14.9 s | +0.49 s | |
| 15.01 s | +0.60 s | |
| 15.23 s | +0.82 s |
The difference between best and worst was 5.7% (0.82 s).
Straight Aqua
Float Speed in mph
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 59.6 mph | Best | |
| 58.7 mph | -0.9 mph | |
| 56.5 mph | -3.1 mph | |
| 56.5 mph | -3.1 mph | |
| 56.0 mph | -3.6 mph | |
| 55.3 mph | -4.3 mph | |
| 54.6 mph | -5.0 mph | |
| 54.6 mph | -5.0 mph | |
| 54.1 mph | -5.5 mph | |
| 53.6 mph | -6.0 mph | |
| 52.1 mph | -7.5 mph | |
| 52.1 mph | -7.5 mph |
The difference between best and worst was 12.6% (7.5 mph).
Curved Aquaplaning
Remaining lateral acceleration
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 9.7 ft/s² | Best | |
| 9.6 ft/s² | -0.1 ft/s² | |
| 9.5 ft/s² | -0.2 ft/s² | |
| 9.4 ft/s² | -0.3 ft/s² | |
| 9.3 ft/s² | -0.4 ft/s² | |
| 9.1 ft/s² | -0.6 ft/s² | |
| 8.7 ft/s² | -1.0 ft/s² | |
| 8.4 ft/s² | -1.3 ft/s² | |
| 8.4 ft/s² | -1.3 ft/s² | |
| 8.1 ft/s² | -1.6 ft/s² | |
| 7.9 ft/s² | -1.8 ft/s² | |
| 7.7 ft/s² | -2.0 ft/s² |
The difference between best and worst was 20.3% (2 ft/s²).
Off road
5Gravel Traction
Pulling Force in pounds-force
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 1,858 lbf | Best | |
| 1,856 lbf | -2 lbf | |
| 1,852 lbf | -6 lbf | |
| 1,830 lbf | -28 lbf | |
| 1,822 lbf | -36 lbf | |
| 1,814 lbf | -44 lbf | |
| 1,769 lbf | -89 lbf | |
| 1,753 lbf | -105 lbf | |
| 1,743 lbf | -115 lbf | |
| 1,691 lbf | -167 lbf | |
| 1,686 lbf | -172 lbf | |
| 1,605 lbf | -253 lbf |
The difference between best and worst was 13.6% (253 lbf).
Dirt Handling
Dirt handling average speed
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 41.4 mph | Best | |
| 41.3 mph | -0.1 mph | |
| 41.3 mph | -0.1 mph | |
| 41.1 mph | -0.3 mph | |
| 41.1 mph | -0.3 mph | |
| 41.1 mph | -0.3 mph | |
| 41.0 mph | -0.4 mph | |
| 40.9 mph | -0.5 mph | |
| 40.8 mph | -0.6 mph | |
| 40.8 mph | -0.6 mph | |
| 40.6 mph | -0.8 mph | |
| 40.5 mph | -0.9 mph |
All the tires in the Dirt Handling test finished less than 3% apart.
Sand Traction
Pulling Force in pounds-force
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 1,998 lbf | Best | |
| 1,893 lbf | -105 lbf | |
| 1,888 lbf | -110 lbf | |
| 1,876 lbf | -122 lbf | |
| 1,867 lbf | -131 lbf | |
| 1,821 lbf | -177 lbf | |
| 1,821 lbf | -177 lbf | |
| 1,801 lbf | -197 lbf | |
| 1,798 lbf | -200 lbf | |
| 1,741 lbf | -257 lbf | |
| 1,665 lbf | -333 lbf | |
| 1,625 lbf | -373 lbf |
The difference between best and worst was 18.6% (373 lbf).
Grass Traction
Pulling Force in pounds-force
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 657 lbf | Best | |
| 600 lbf | -57 lbf | |
| 582 lbf | -75 lbf | |
| 563 lbf | -94 lbf | |
| 556 lbf | -101 lbf | |
| 552 lbf | -105 lbf | |
| 549 lbf | -108 lbf | |
| 547 lbf | -110 lbf | |
| 543 lbf | -114 lbf | |
| 539 lbf | -118 lbf | |
| 524 lbf | -133 lbf | |
| 515 lbf | -142 lbf |
The difference between best and worst was 21.7% (142 lbf).
Mud Traction
Pulling Force in pounds-force
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 733 lbf | Best | |
| 720 lbf | -13 lbf | |
| 679 lbf | -54 lbf | |
| 659 lbf | -74 lbf | |
| 659 lbf | -74 lbf | |
| 659 lbf | -74 lbf | |
| 645 lbf | -88 lbf | |
| 630 lbf | -103 lbf | |
| 618 lbf | -115 lbf | |
| 578 lbf | -155 lbf | |
| 567 lbf | -166 lbf | |
| 525 lbf | -208 lbf |
The difference between best and worst was 28.3% (208 lbf).
Comfort
1Noise
External noise in dB
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 67.3 dB | Best | |
| 68.3 dB | +1.00 dB | |
| 68.9 dB | +1.60 dB | |
| 69.1 dB | +1.80 dB | |
| 69.3 dB | +2.00 dB | |
| 69.3 dB | +2.00 dB | |
| 69.4 dB | +2.10 dB | |
| 69.6 dB | +2.30 dB | |
| 70.1 dB | +2.80 dB | |
| 70.1 dB | +2.80 dB | |
| 70.2 dB | +2.90 dB | |
| 70.4 dB | +3.10 dB |
The difference between best and worst was 4.6% (3.1 dB).
Value
1Rolling Resistance
Rolling resistance in kg t
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best | Extra fuel / year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7.42 kg/t | Best | $0 | |
| 7.63 kg/t | +0.21 kg/t | $8 | |
| 7.67 kg/t | +0.25 kg/t | $10 | |
| 7.78 kg/t | +0.36 kg/t | $14 | |
| 8.16 kg/t | +0.74 kg/t | $29 | |
| 8.34 kg/t | +0.92 kg/t | $36 | |
| 8.35 kg/t | +0.93 kg/t | $37 | |
| 8.44 kg/t | +1.02 kg/t | $40 | |
| 8.49 kg/t | +1.07 kg/t | $42 | |
| 8.59 kg/t | +1.17 kg/t | $46 | |
| 8.59 kg/t | +1.17 kg/t | $46 | |
| 9.56 kg/t | +2.14 kg/t | $85 |
The difference between best and worst was 28.8% (2.14 kg / t). Over 12,000 miles a year at $3.60/gal, the Aplus A919 uses about 24 gal ($85) more fuel than the Bridgestone Turanza 6.
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.
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
- 62.1 → 0.0 mph
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