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2024 Tire Rack UHP 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
- 225/45 R18
- Tires tested
- 9
- Disciplines
- 11
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
3Dry Braking
Dry braking in feet
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 112 ft | Best | |
| 113 ft | +1 ft | |
| 114 ft | +2 ft | |
| 114 ft | +2 ft | |
| 115 ft | +3 ft | |
| 116 ft | +4 ft | |
| 116 ft | +4 ft | |
| 120 ft | +8 ft | |
| 122 ft | +10 ft |
The difference between best and worst was 8.9% (10 ft ≈ 0.7 Car Lengths).
Dry Handling
Dry handling time in seconds
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 29.93 s | Best | |
| 29.99 s | +0.06 s | |
| 30.06 s | +0.13 s | |
| 30.13 s | +0.20 s | |
| 30.26 s | +0.33 s | |
| 30.4 s | +0.47 s | |
| 30.53 s | +0.60 s | |
| 30.57 s | +0.64 s | |
| 30.6 s | +0.67 s |
All the tires in the Dry Handling test finished less than 3% apart.
Subj. Dry Handling
Subjective Dry Handling Score
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 8 Points | Best | |
| 7.5 Points | -0.50 Points | |
| 7 Points | -1.00 Points | |
| 7 Points | -1.00 Points | |
| 7 Points | -1.00 Points | |
| 7 Points | -1.00 Points | |
| 7 Points | -1.00 Points | |
| 6.5 Points | -1.50 Points | |
| 6.5 Points | -1.50 Points |
The difference between best and worst was 18.8% (1.5 Points).
Wet
3Wet Braking
Wet braking in feet
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 129 ft | Best | |
| 130 ft | +1 ft | |
| 132 ft | +3 ft | |
| 136 ft | +7 ft | |
| 136 ft | +7 ft | |
| 139 ft | +10 ft | |
| 139 ft | +10 ft | |
| 145 ft | +16 ft | |
| 145 ft | +16 ft |
The difference between best and worst was 12.4% (16 ft ≈ 1.1 Car Lengths).
Wet Handling
Wet handling time in seconds
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 31.69 s | Best | |
| 32.08 s | +0.39 s | |
| 32.16 s | +0.47 s | |
| 32.29 s | +0.60 s | |
| 32.46 s | +0.77 s | |
| 33.1 s | +1.41 s | |
| 33.19 s | +1.50 s | |
| 33.26 s | +1.57 s | |
| 33.5 s | +1.81 s |
The difference between best and worst was 5.7% (1.81 s).
Subj. Wet Handling
Subjective Wet Handling Score
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 8 Points | Best | |
| 7.75 Points | -0.25 Points | |
| 7.75 Points | -0.25 Points | |
| 7.5 Points | -0.50 Points | |
| 7.5 Points | -0.50 Points | |
| 7.25 Points | -0.75 Points | |
| 7 Points | -1.00 Points | |
| 6.75 Points | -1.25 Points | |
| 6 Points | -2.00 Points |
The difference between best and worst was 25% (2 Points).
Snow
2Snow Braking
Snow braking in feet (25 - 0 mph)
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best | Residual speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 83 ft | Best | 0 mph | |
| 83 ft | 0 ft | 7 mph | |
| 90 ft | +7 ft | 23 mph | |
| 90 ft | +7 ft | 23 mph | |
| 92 ft | +9 ft | 25 mph | |
| 96 ft | +13 ft | 29 mph | |
| 97 ft | +14 ft | 31 mph | |
| 114 ft | +31 ft | 42 mph | |
| 123 ft | +40 ft | 46 mph |
The difference between best and worst was 48.1% (40 ft ≈ 2.7 Car Lengths). From 80 mph, the Cooper Cobra Instinct would still be travelling at 46 mph when the Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 had stopped.
Residual speed is calculated from the measured braking distances, assuming constant deceleration; it is not a separate measurement.
Snow Handling
Snow handling time in seconds
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 54.18 s | Best | |
| 55.21 s | +1.03 s | |
| 55.25 s | +1.07 s | |
| 57.16 s | +2.98 s | |
| 57.77 s | +3.59 s | |
| 57.91 s | +3.73 s | |
| 59.36 s | +5.18 s | |
| 62.55 s | +8.37 s | |
| 65.73 s | +11.55 s |
The difference between best and worst was 21.3% (11.55 s).
Ice
1Ice Braking
Ice braking in feet (12 - 0 mph)
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best | Residual speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43 ft | Best | 0 mph | |
| 43 ft | Best | 0 mph | |
| 44 ft | +1 ft | 13 mph | |
| 45 ft | +2 ft | 15 mph | |
| 45 ft | +2 ft | 15 mph | |
| 45 ft | +2 ft | 18 mph | |
| 47 ft | +4 ft | 22 mph | |
| 53 ft | +10 ft | 35 mph | |
| 55 ft | +12 ft | 37 mph |
The difference between best and worst was 28% (12 ft ≈ 0.8 Car Lengths). From 80 mph, the Falken Azenis FK460 AS would still be travelling at 37 mph when the Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS had stopped.
Residual speed is calculated from the measured braking distances, assuming constant deceleration; it is not a separate measurement.
Comfort
2Subj. Comfort
Subjective Comfort Score
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 7.75 Points | Best | |
| 7.5 Points | -0.25 Points | |
| 7.5 Points | -0.25 Points | |
| 7.5 Points | -0.25 Points | |
| 7.5 Points | -0.25 Points | |
| 7.25 Points | -0.50 Points | |
| 7 Points | -0.75 Points | |
| 7 Points | -0.75 Points | |
| 7 Points | -0.75 Points |
The difference between best and worst was 9.7% (0.75 Points).
Subj. Noise
Subjective in car noise levels
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 8.25 Points | Best | |
| 7.5 Points | -0.75 Points | |
| 7.5 Points | -0.75 Points | |
| 7.5 Points | -0.75 Points | |
| 7.5 Points | -0.75 Points | |
| 7.5 Points | -0.75 Points | |
| 7 Points | -1.25 Points | |
| 7 Points | -1.25 Points | |
| 7 Points | -1.25 Points |
The difference between best and worst was 15.2% (1.25 Points).
Test setup & methodology
The test setting, the conditions recorded and how the results contribute to the score.
Recorded test conditions
Recorded test conditions
- Snow Braking
- 25 → 0 mph
- Ice Braking
- 12 → 0 mph
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