Tire Rack has published its latest group test, titled "Premium Touring Tires to Elevating the Journey". The 2024 report evaluates a large group of eleven popular touring tires using a 2025 Toyota Camry as the test vehicle. The test focuses primarily on the Grand Touring All-Season and All-Weather categories, with nine patterns tested. To provide a broader market comparison, two representative Standard Touring All-Season tires were also included in the evaluation.
From an engineering perspective, this test is particularly interesting due to its direct comparison of multiple tire sub-categories. It places traditional all-season tires alongside several "All-Weather" patterns that carry the Three-Peak Mountain Snowflake (3PMSF) symbol, allowing for a direct evaluation of the design trade-offs between tires engineered for balanced year-round use and those with an enhanced focus on snow capability. The results highlighted significant variations in performance philosophy. Some tires, like the Bridgestone WeatherPeak, demonstrated strong winter grip at the expense of wet and dry performance, whereas others like the Michelin Primacy Tour A/S excelled in the wet but struggled in the snow. This contrasts with patterns like the Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady2, which delivered more consistent, well-balanced results across the full spectrum of tests.
It is important to note that Tire Rack's final overall ranking is determined purely by the subjective scores awarded by their test drivers for factors like road comfort and track handling. This ranking does not directly factor in the objective data, such as braking distances or lap times. Readers can, however, re-sort the full results by any data metric on the 'results table' page, linked above, to form their own conclusions based on their performance priorities. To see the detailed data and analysis, you can read the full test on the Tire Rack website via the link above.
Dry
Dry Braking
Dry Braking
Dry braking in feet
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 123 ft | Best | |
| 127 ft | +4 ft | |
| 129 ft | +6 ft | |
| 130 ft | +7 ft | |
| 130 ft | +7 ft | |
| 133 ft | +10 ft | |
| 134 ft | +11 ft | |
| 135 ft | +12 ft | |
| 136 ft | +13 ft | |
| 137 ft | +14 ft | |
| 146 ft | +23 ft |
The difference between best and worst was 18.7% (23 ft ≈ 1.6 Car Lengths).
Subj. Dry Handling
Subj. Dry Handling
Subjective Dry Handling Score
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 7.38 Points | Best | |
| 7.38 Points | Best | |
| 7.25 Points | -0.13 Points | |
| 7.19 Points | -0.19 Points | |
| 6.94 Points | -0.44 Points | |
| 6.94 Points | -0.44 Points | |
| 6.81 Points | -0.57 Points | |
| 6.75 Points | -0.63 Points | |
| 6.75 Points | -0.63 Points | |
| 6.69 Points | -0.69 Points | |
| 5.81 Points | -1.57 Points |
The difference between best and worst was 21.3% (1.57 Points).
Wet
Wet Braking
Wet Braking
Wet braking in feet
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 140 ft | Best | |
| 147 ft | +7 ft | |
| 153 ft | +13 ft | |
| 153 ft | +13 ft | |
| 153 ft | +13 ft | |
| 154 ft | +14 ft | |
| 156 ft | +16 ft | |
| 158 ft | +18 ft | |
| 159 ft | +19 ft | |
| 162 ft | +22 ft | |
| 174 ft | +34 ft |
The difference between best and worst was 24.3% (34 ft ≈ 2.3 Car Lengths).
Wet Handling
Wet Handling
Wet handling time in seconds
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 33.56 s | Best | |
| 33.57 s | +0.01 s | |
| 33.79 s | +0.23 s | |
| 34.03 s | +0.47 s | |
| 34.11 s | +0.55 s | |
| 34.19 s | +0.63 s | |
| 34.4 s | +0.84 s | |
| 34.83 s | +1.27 s | |
| 35.31 s | +1.75 s | |
| 35.35 s | +1.79 s | |
| 35.47 s | +1.91 s |
The difference between best and worst was 5.7% (1.91 s).
Subj. Wet Handling
Subj. Wet Handling
Subjective Wet Handling Score
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 7.38 Points | Best | |
| 7.25 Points | -0.13 Points | |
| 7.25 Points | -0.13 Points | |
| 7.19 Points | -0.19 Points | |
| 6.75 Points | -0.63 Points | |
| 6.69 Points | -0.69 Points | |
| 6.63 Points | -0.75 Points | |
| 6.44 Points | -0.94 Points | |
| 6.13 Points | -1.25 Points | |
| 6 Points | -1.38 Points | |
| 5.81 Points | -1.57 Points |
The difference between best and worst was 21.3% (1.57 Points).
Snow
Snow Braking
Snow Braking
Snow braking in feet
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 56 ft | Best | |
| 61 ft | +5 ft | |
| 61 ft | +5 ft | |
| 63 ft | +7 ft | |
| 70 ft | +14 ft | |
| 70 ft | +14 ft | |
| 73 ft | +17 ft | |
| 74 ft | +18 ft | |
| 75 ft | +19 ft | |
| 75 ft | +19 ft | |
| 85 ft | +29 ft |
The difference between best and worst was 51.4% (29 ft ≈ 1.9 Car Lengths).
Snow Traction
Snow Traction
Snow acceleration time
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 5.54 s | Best | |
| 5.88 s | +0.34 s | |
| 5.91 s | +0.37 s | |
| 5.92 s | +0.38 s | |
| 5.99 s | +0.45 s | |
| 5.99 s | +0.45 s | |
| 6.14 s | +0.60 s | |
| 6.17 s | +0.63 s | |
| 6.19 s | +0.65 s | |
| 6.3 s | +0.76 s | |
| 6.37 s | +0.83 s |
The difference between best and worst was 15% (0.83 s).
Snow Handling
Snow Handling
Snow handling time in seconds
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 53.76 s | Best | |
| 53.79 s | +0.03 s | |
| 54.94 s | +1.18 s | |
| 55.92 s | +2.16 s | |
| 57.09 s | +3.33 s | |
| 57.59 s | +3.83 s | |
| 58.29 s | +4.53 s | |
| 59.16 s | +5.40 s | |
| 59.62 s | +5.86 s | |
| 60.6 s | +6.84 s | |
| 61.36 s | +7.60 s |
The difference between best and worst was 14.1% (7.6 s).
Ice
Ice Braking
Ice Braking
Ice braking in feet
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 46 ft | Best | |
| 46 ft | 0 ft | |
| 51 ft | +5 ft | |
| 52 ft | +6 ft | |
| 53 ft | +7 ft | |
| 53 ft | +7 ft | |
| 54 ft | +8 ft | |
| 55 ft | +9 ft | |
| 56 ft | +10 ft | |
| 57 ft | +11 ft | |
| 62 ft | +16 ft |
The difference between best and worst was 37.1% (16 ft ≈ 1.1 Car Lengths).
Results
Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady 2
215/55 R17 94VCategory 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 / 11 | 130 ft | +7 ft |
| Subj. Dry HandlingHigher is better | 1st / 11 | 7.38 Points | Best in this discipline |
| Wet BrakingLower is better | 3rd / 11 | 153 ft | +13 ft |
| Wet HandlingLower is better | 3rd / 11 | 33.79 s | +0.23 s |
| Subj. Wet HandlingHigher is better | 2nd / 11 | 7.25 Points | -0.13 Points |
| Snow BrakingLower is better | 3rd / 11 | 61 ft | +5 ft |
| Snow TractionLower is better | 5th / 11 | 5.99 s | +0.45 s |
| Snow HandlingLower is better | 4th / 11 | 55.92 s | +2.16 s |
| Ice BrakingLower is better | 3rd / 11 | 51 ft | +5 ft |
- 3PMSF
- Yes
Vredestein Quatrac Pro+
215/55 R17 98W XLCategory 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 | 8th / 11 | 135 ft | +12 ft |
| Subj. Dry HandlingHigher is better | 7th / 11 | 6.81 Points | -0.57 Points |
| Wet BrakingLower is better | 8th / 11 | 158 ft | +18 ft |
| Wet HandlingLower is better | 2nd / 11 | 33.57 s | +0.01 s |
| Subj. Wet HandlingHigher is better | 2nd / 11 | 7.25 Points | -0.13 Points |
| Snow BrakingLower is better | 4th / 11 | 63 ft | +7 ft |
| Snow TractionLower is better | 9th / 11 | 6.19 s | +0.65 s |
| Snow HandlingLower is better | 3rd / 11 | 54.94 s | +1.18 s |
| Ice BrakingLower is better | 9th / 11 | 56 ft | +10 ft |
- 3PMSF
- Yes
Toyo Celsius Sport
215/55 R17 98V XLCategory 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 | 9th / 11 | 136 ft | +13 ft |
| Subj. Dry HandlingHigher is better | 1st / 11 | 7.38 Points | Best in this discipline |
| Wet BrakingLower is better | 9th / 11 | 159 ft | +19 ft |
| Wet HandlingLower is better | 1st / 11 | 33.56 s | Best in this discipline |
| Subj. Wet HandlingHigher is better | 1st / 11 | 7.38 Points | Best in this discipline |
| Snow BrakingLower is better | 10th / 11 | 75 ft | +19 ft |
| Snow TractionLower is better | 11th / 11 | 6.37 s | +0.83 s |
| Snow HandlingLower is better | 8th / 11 | 59.16 s | +5.40 s |
| Ice BrakingLower is better | 11th / 11 | 62 ft | +16 ft |
- 3PMSF
- Yes
Michelin Primacy Tour AS
215/55 R17 94VCategory 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 / 11 | 123 ft | Best in this discipline |
| Subj. Dry HandlingHigher is better | 3rd / 11 | 7.25 Points | -0.13 Points |
| Wet BrakingLower is better | 1st / 11 | 140 ft | Best in this discipline |
| Wet HandlingLower is better | 4th / 11 | 34.03 s | +0.47 s |
| Subj. Wet HandlingHigher is better | 4th / 11 | 7.19 Points | -0.19 Points |
| Snow BrakingLower is better | 5th / 11 | 70 ft | +14 ft |
| Snow TractionLower is better | 7th / 11 | 6.14 s | +0.60 s |
| Snow HandlingLower is better | 9th / 11 | 59.62 s | +5.86 s |
| Ice BrakingLower is better | 5th / 11 | 53 ft | +7 ft |
Pirelli Cinturato WeatherActive
215/55 R17 94VCategory 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 | 10th / 11 | 137 ft | +14 ft |
| Subj. Dry HandlingHigher is better | 10th / 11 | 6.69 Points | -0.69 Points |
| Wet BrakingLower is better | 2nd / 11 | 147 ft | +7 ft |
| Wet HandlingLower is better | 6th / 11 | 34.19 s | +0.63 s |
| Subj. Wet HandlingHigher is better | 5th / 11 | 6.75 Points | -0.63 Points |
| Snow BrakingLower is better | 8th / 11 | 74 ft | +18 ft |
| Snow TractionLower is better | 1st / 11 | 5.54 s | Best in this discipline |
| Snow HandlingLower is better | 7th / 11 | 58.29 s | +4.53 s |
| Ice BrakingLower is better | 1st / 11 | 46 ft | Best in this discipline |
- 3PMSF
- Yes
Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW
215/55 R17 94VCategory 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 / 11 | 127 ft | +4 ft |
| Subj. Dry HandlingHigher is better | 4th / 11 | 7.19 Points | -0.19 Points |
| Wet BrakingLower is better | 3rd / 11 | 153 ft | +13 ft |
| Wet HandlingLower is better | 7th / 11 | 34.4 s | +0.84 s |
| Subj. Wet HandlingHigher is better | 6th / 11 | 6.69 Points | -0.69 Points |
| Snow BrakingLower is better | 1st / 11 | 56 ft | Best in this discipline |
| Snow TractionLower is better | 2nd / 11 | 5.88 s | +0.34 s |
| Snow HandlingLower is better | 2nd / 11 | 53.79 s | +0.03 s |
| Ice BrakingLower is better | 2nd / 11 | 46 ft | 0 ft |
- 3PMSF
- Yes
Continental TrueContact Tour 54
215/55 R17 94VCategory 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 / 11 | 129 ft | +6 ft |
| Subj. Dry HandlingHigher is better | 5th / 11 | 6.94 Points | -0.44 Points |
| Wet BrakingLower is better | 3rd / 11 | 153 ft | +13 ft |
| Wet HandlingLower is better | 5th / 11 | 34.11 s | +0.55 s |
| Subj. Wet HandlingHigher is better | 7th / 11 | 6.63 Points | -0.75 Points |
| Snow BrakingLower is better | 7th / 11 | 73 ft | +17 ft |
| Snow TractionLower is better | 5th / 11 | 5.99 s | +0.45 s |
| Snow HandlingLower is better | 6th / 11 | 57.59 s | +3.83 s |
| Ice BrakingLower is better | 6th / 11 | 53 ft | +7 ft |
Bridgestone Turanza QUIETTRACK
215/55 R17 94VCategory 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 / 11 | 134 ft | +11 ft |
| Subj. Dry HandlingHigher is better | 8th / 11 | 6.75 Points | -0.63 Points |
| Wet BrakingLower is better | 6th / 11 | 154 ft | +14 ft |
| Wet HandlingLower is better | 8th / 11 | 34.83 s | +1.27 s |
| Subj. Wet HandlingHigher is better | 8th / 11 | 6.44 Points | -0.94 Points |
| Snow BrakingLower is better | 6th / 11 | 70 ft | +14 ft |
| Snow TractionLower is better | 10th / 11 | 6.3 s | +0.76 s |
| Snow HandlingLower is better | 5th / 11 | 57.09 s | +3.33 s |
| Ice BrakingLower is better | 10th / 11 | 57 ft | +11 ft |
Pirelli P7 AS+ 3
215/55 R17 115TCategory 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 / 11 | 133 ft | +10 ft |
| Subj. Dry HandlingHigher is better | 5th / 11 | 6.94 Points | -0.44 Points |
| Wet BrakingLower is better | 10th / 11 | 162 ft | +22 ft |
| Wet HandlingLower is better | 11th / 11 | 35.47 s | +1.91 s |
| Subj. Wet HandlingHigher is better | 9th / 11 | 6.13 Points | -1.25 Points |
| Snow BrakingLower is better | 9th / 11 | 75 ft | +19 ft |
| Snow TractionLower is better | 4th / 11 | 5.92 s | +0.38 s |
| Snow HandlingLower is better | 10th / 11 | 60.6 s | +6.84 s |
| Ice BrakingLower is better | 4th / 11 | 52 ft | +6 ft |
Michelin Defender 2
215/55 R17 94HCategory 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 / 11 | 130 ft | +7 ft |
| Subj. Dry HandlingHigher is better | 8th / 11 | 6.75 Points | -0.63 Points |
| Wet BrakingLower is better | 7th / 11 | 156 ft | +16 ft |
| Wet HandlingLower is better | 10th / 11 | 35.35 s | +1.79 s |
| Subj. Wet HandlingHigher is better | 10th / 11 | 6 Points | -1.38 Points |
| Snow BrakingLower is better | 11th / 11 | 85 ft | +29 ft |
| Snow TractionLower is better | 8th / 11 | 6.17 s | +0.63 s |
| Snow HandlingLower is better | 11th / 11 | 61.36 s | +7.60 s |
| Ice BrakingLower is better | 8th / 11 | 55 ft | +9 ft |
Bridgestone WeatherPeak
215/55 R17 94VCategory 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 | 11th / 11 | 146 ft | +23 ft |
| Subj. Dry HandlingHigher is better | 11th / 11 | 5.81 Points | -1.57 Points |
| Wet BrakingLower is better | 11th / 11 | 174 ft | +34 ft |
| Wet HandlingLower is better | 9th / 11 | 35.31 s | +1.75 s |
| Subj. Wet HandlingHigher is better | 11th / 11 | 5.81 Points | -1.57 Points |
| Snow BrakingLower is better | 2nd / 11 | 61 ft | +5 ft |
| Snow TractionLower is better | 3rd / 11 | 5.91 s | +0.37 s |
| Snow HandlingLower is better | 1st / 11 | 53.76 s | Best in this discipline |
| Ice BrakingLower is better | 7th / 11 | 54 ft | +8 ft |
- 3PMSF
- Yes


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