Test Charts / ADAC
2024 ADAC 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
- 205/55 R16
- Tires tested
- 16
- Disciplines
- 13
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
1Dry Braking
Dry braking in feet (62 - 0 mph)
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best | Residual speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 130 ft | Best | 0 mph | |
| 133 ft | +3 ft | 12 mph | |
| 138 ft | +8 ft | 20 mph | |
| 140 ft | +10 ft | 22 mph | |
| 142 ft | +12 ft | 23 mph | |
| 142 ft | +12 ft | 23 mph | |
| 145 ft | +15 ft | 26 mph | |
| 145 ft | +15 ft | 26 mph | |
| 145 ft | +15 ft | 26 mph | |
| 146 ft | +16 ft | 27 mph | |
| 147 ft | +17 ft | 28 mph | |
| 147 ft | +17 ft | 28 mph | |
| 148 ft | +18 ft | 28 mph | |
| 151 ft | +21 ft | 30 mph | |
| 151 ft | +21 ft | 30 mph | |
| 153 ft | +23 ft | 31 mph |
The difference between best and worst was 18% (23 ft ≈ 1.6 Car Lengths). From 80 mph, the Uniroyal AllSeasonExpert 2 would still be travelling at 31 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.
Wet
4Wet Braking
Wet braking in feet (50 - 0 mph)
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best | Residual speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 109 ft | Best | 0 mph | |
| 110 ft | +1 ft | 8 mph | |
| 113 ft | +4 ft | 14 mph | |
| 114 ft | +5 ft | 16 mph | |
| 114 ft | +5 ft | 17 mph | |
| 115 ft | +6 ft | 18 mph | |
| 115 ft | +6 ft | 18 mph | |
| 115 ft | +6 ft | 18 mph | |
| 116 ft | +7 ft | 19 mph | |
| 118 ft | +9 ft | 22 mph | |
| 118 ft | +9 ft | 22 mph | |
| 119 ft | +10 ft | 23 mph | |
| 123 ft | +14 ft | 27 mph | |
| 124 ft | +15 ft | 28 mph | |
| 125 ft | +16 ft | 28 mph | |
| 127 ft | +18 ft | 30 mph |
The difference between best and worst was 15.9% (18 ft ≈ 1.2 Car Lengths). From 80 mph, the Infinity Ecofour would still be travelling at 30 mph when the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 had stopped.
Residual speed is calculated from the measured braking distances, assuming constant deceleration; it is not a separate measurement.
Wet Braking - Concrete
Wet braking on Concrete in feet (50 - 0 mph)
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best | Residual speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 123 ft | Best | 0 mph | |
| 128 ft | +5 ft | 15 mph | |
| 129 ft | +6 ft | 17 mph | |
| 131 ft | +8 ft | 20 mph | |
| 131 ft | +8 ft | 20 mph | |
| 132 ft | +9 ft | 21 mph | |
| 133 ft | +10 ft | 22 mph | |
| 134 ft | +11 ft | 23 mph | |
| 135 ft | +12 ft | 24 mph | |
| 135 ft | +12 ft | 24 mph | |
| 139 ft | +16 ft | 27 mph | |
| 141 ft | +18 ft | 29 mph | |
| 142 ft | +19 ft | 29 mph | |
| 144 ft | +21 ft | 31 mph | |
| 146 ft | +23 ft | 32 mph | |
| 151 ft | +28 ft | 34 mph |
The difference between best and worst was 22.4% (28 ft ≈ 1.9 Car Lengths). From 80 mph, the Infinity Ecofour would still be travelling at 34 mph when the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 had stopped.
Residual speed is calculated from the measured braking distances, assuming constant deceleration; it is not a separate measurement.
Straight Aqua
Float Speed in mph
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 51.1 mph | Best | |
| 50.3 mph | -0.8 mph | |
| 50.3 mph | -0.8 mph | |
| 50.2 mph | -0.9 mph | |
| 49.3 mph | -1.8 mph | |
| 48.9 mph | -2.2 mph | |
| 48.8 mph | -2.3 mph | |
| 48.7 mph | -2.4 mph | |
| 48.3 mph | -2.8 mph | |
| 48.3 mph | -2.8 mph | |
| 48.3 mph | -2.8 mph | |
| 46.5 mph | -4.6 mph | |
| 46.0 mph | -5.1 mph | |
| 45.6 mph | -5.5 mph | |
| 44.9 mph | -6.2 mph | |
| 43.1 mph | -8.0 mph |
The difference between best and worst was 15.7% (8 mph).
Curved Aquaplaning
Remaining lateral acceleration
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 11.8 ft/s² | Best | |
| 11.2 ft/s² | -0.6 ft/s² | |
| 11.2 ft/s² | -0.6 ft/s² | |
| 10.8 ft/s² | -1.0 ft/s² | |
| 10.8 ft/s² | -1.0 ft/s² | |
| 10.8 ft/s² | -1.0 ft/s² | |
| 10.8 ft/s² | -1.0 ft/s² | |
| 10.8 ft/s² | -1.0 ft/s² | |
| 10.5 ft/s² | -1.3 ft/s² | |
| 9.8 ft/s² | -2.0 ft/s² | |
| 9.5 ft/s² | -2.3 ft/s² | |
| 9.2 ft/s² | -2.6 ft/s² | |
| 9.2 ft/s² | -2.6 ft/s² | |
| 8.5 ft/s² | -3.3 ft/s² | |
| 8.2 ft/s² | -3.6 ft/s² | |
| 7.9 ft/s² | -3.9 ft/s² |
The difference between best and worst was 33.3% (3.9 ft/s²).
Snow
2Snow Braking
Snow braking in feet (19 - 0 mph)
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best | Residual speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 ft | Best | 0 mph | |
| 34 ft | +1 ft | 16 mph | |
| 34 ft | +1 ft | 17 mph | |
| 35 ft | +2 ft | 19 mph | |
| 35 ft | +2 ft | 20 mph | |
| 35 ft | +2 ft | 20 mph | |
| 35 ft | +2 ft | 20 mph | |
| 36 ft | +3 ft | 25 mph | |
| 37 ft | +4 ft | 28 mph | |
| 37 ft | +4 ft | 28 mph | |
| 37 ft | +4 ft | 28 mph | |
| 37 ft | +4 ft | 28 mph | |
| 38 ft | +5 ft | 30 mph | |
| 38 ft | +5 ft | 30 mph | |
| 39 ft | +6 ft | 32 mph | |
| 39 ft | +6 ft | 33 mph |
The difference between best and worst was 20% (6 ft ≈ 0.4 Car Lengths). From 80 mph, the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 would still be travelling at 33 mph when the Semperit AllSeason Grip 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 53 lbf | Best | |
| 51 lbf | -2 lbf | |
| 51 lbf | -2 lbf | |
| 50 lbf | -3 lbf | |
| 49 lbf | -4 lbf | |
| 49 lbf | -4 lbf | |
| 49 lbf | -4 lbf | |
| 49 lbf | -4 lbf | |
| 48 lbf | -5 lbf | |
| 48 lbf | -5 lbf | |
| 47 lbf | -6 lbf | |
| 47 lbf | -6 lbf | |
| 47 lbf | -6 lbf | |
| 45 lbf | -8 lbf | |
| 43 lbf | -10 lbf | |
| 43 lbf | -10 lbf |
The difference between best and worst was 18.3% (10 lbf).
Ice
1Ice Braking
Ice braking in feet
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 59 ft | Best | |
| 59 ft | 0 ft | |
| 61 ft | +2 ft | |
| 61 ft | +2 ft | |
| 62 ft | +3 ft | |
| 63 ft | +4 ft | |
| 64 ft | +5 ft | |
| 64 ft | +5 ft | |
| 65 ft | +6 ft | |
| 65 ft | +6 ft | |
| 67 ft | +8 ft | |
| 67 ft | +8 ft | |
| 69 ft | +10 ft | |
| 70 ft | +11 ft | |
| 70 ft | +11 ft | |
| 72 ft | +13 ft |
The difference between best and worst was 22.2% (13 ft ≈ 0.9 Car Lengths).
Comfort
2Noise
External noise in dB
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 70.6 dB | Best | |
| 70.6 dB | Best | |
| 70.6 dB | Best | |
| 71.1 dB | +0.50 dB | |
| 71.1 dB | +0.50 dB | |
| 71.4 dB | +0.80 dB | |
| 71.4 dB | +0.80 dB | |
| 71.4 dB | +0.80 dB | |
| 71.4 dB | +0.80 dB | |
| 71.5 dB | +0.90 dB | |
| 71.5 dB | +0.90 dB | |
| 71.9 dB | +1.30 dB | |
| 71.9 dB | +1.30 dB | |
| 72.1 dB | +1.50 dB | |
| 72.2 dB | +1.60 dB | |
| 72.3 dB | +1.70 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 17.4 lb | Best | |
| 17.6 lb | +0.2 lb | |
| 17.6 lb | +0.2 lb | |
| 17.9 lb | +0.5 lb | |
| 18.1 lb | +0.7 lb | |
| 18.3 lb | +0.9 lb | |
| 18.5 lb | +1.1 lb | |
| 18.5 lb | +1.1 lb | |
| 18.7 lb | +1.3 lb | |
| 19.2 lb | +1.8 lb | |
| 19.4 lb | +2.0 lb | |
| 19.6 lb | +2.2 lb | |
| 20.1 lb | +2.7 lb | |
| 20.1 lb | +2.7 lb | |
| 21.8 lb | +4.4 lb | |
| 22.3 lb | +4.9 lb |
The difference between best and worst was 27.8% (4.9 lb).
Value
3Wear
Predicted tread life in KM
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 37,717 miles | Best | |
| 32,001 miles | -5,716 miles | |
| 31,441 miles | -6,276 miles | |
| 31,193 miles | -6,524 miles | |
| 29,826 miles | -7,891 miles | |
| 29,826 miles | -7,891 miles | |
| 27,589 miles | -10,128 miles | |
| 27,340 miles | -10,377 miles | |
| 27,092 miles | -10,625 miles | |
| 26,533 miles | -11,184 miles | |
| 25,973 miles | -11,744 miles | |
| 24,855 miles | -12,862 miles | |
| 23,239 miles | -14,478 miles | |
| 22,121 miles | -15,596 miles | |
| 21,064 miles | -16,653 miles | |
| 20,505 miles | -17,212 miles |
The difference between best and worst was 45.6% (17,212 miles).
Fuel Consumption
Fuel consumption in Liters per 100 km
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best | Extra fuel / year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.2 l/100km | Best | $0 | |
| 5.2 l/100km | Best | $0 | |
| 5.2 l/100km | Best | $0 | |
| 5.3 l/100km | +0.10 l/100km | $18 | |
| 5.3 l/100km | +0.10 l/100km | $18 | |
| 5.3 l/100km | +0.10 l/100km | $18 | |
| 5.3 l/100km | +0.10 l/100km | $18 | |
| 5.4 l/100km | +0.20 l/100km | $37 | |
| 5.4 l/100km | +0.20 l/100km | $37 | |
| 5.4 l/100km | +0.20 l/100km | $37 | |
| 5.4 l/100km | +0.20 l/100km | $37 | |
| 5.4 l/100km | +0.20 l/100km | $37 | |
| 5.4 l/100km | +0.20 l/100km | $37 | |
| 5.41 l/100km | +0.21 l/100km | $39 | |
| 5.5 l/100km | +0.30 l/100km | $55 | |
| 5.5 l/100km | +0.30 l/100km | $55 |
The difference between best and worst was 5.8% (0.3 l/100km). Over 12,000 miles a year at $3.60/gal, the Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21 uses about 15 gal ($55) more fuel than the Infinity Ecofour.
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 (mg/km/t)
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 52 mg/km/t | Best | |
| 56 mg/km/t | +4.00 mg/km/t | |
| 56 mg/km/t | +4.00 mg/km/t | |
| 57 mg/km/t | +5.00 mg/km/t | |
| 59 mg/km/t | +7.00 mg/km/t | |
| 59 mg/km/t | +7.00 mg/km/t | |
| 60 mg/km/t | +8.00 mg/km/t | |
| 63 mg/km/t | +11.00 mg/km/t | |
| 69 mg/km/t | +17.00 mg/km/t | |
| 71 mg/km/t | +19.00 mg/km/t | |
| 72 mg/km/t | +20.00 mg/km/t | |
| 74 mg/km/t | +22.00 mg/km/t | |
| 77 mg/km/t | +25.00 mg/km/t | |
| 88 mg/km/t | +36.00 mg/km/t | |
| 88 mg/km/t | +36.00 mg/km/t | |
| 92 mg/km/t | +40.00 mg/km/t |
The difference between best and worst was 76.9% (40 mg/km/t).
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
- Wet Braking - Concrete
- 49.7 → 0.0 mph
- Snow Braking
- 18.6 → 0.0 mph
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