2024 Minivan / SUV All Season Tire Test

For the 2024 AutoBild Camper test, Autobild tested the popular 235/55 R17 size. While they used a camper van for the test, this tire dimension is commonly found on a variety of vehicles, including SUVs such as the Audi Q3 and BMW X1, and even some family cars like the Volkswagen Passat Alltrack.

The Michelin CrossClimate 2 emerged as the clear winner, earning top marks across all test categories. It demonstrated exceptional performance in winter conditions, with impressive traction and handling on snow and ice. The tire also excelled in wet conditions, offering excellent aquaplaning resistance and short braking distances. On dry roads, it provided precise handling and low rolling resistance, contributing to fuel efficiency.

Following closely behind were the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF 2 and the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3, both of which showed strong all-round capabilities. These tires performed admirably in winter conditions and maintained high levels of safety and performance in wet and dry situations.

At the other end of the spectrum, the Minerva Allseason Master XL struggled in several key areas, particularly in wet conditions and on dry roads. While it offered acceptable performance on snow, its overall scores were significantly lower than the top-performing tires.

Comparison with Dedicated Summer and Winter Tires

One of the most interesting aspects of the test was how the all-season tires compared to dedicated summer and winter reference tires. Surprisingly, the top-performing all-season tires, particularly the Michelin CrossClimate 2, outperformed the winter tire in several snow and ice tests. This included better traction, shorter braking distances, and more precise handling on snowy surfaces.

In dry conditions, as expected, the summer tire generally outperformed the all-season options. It provided the shortest braking distances and the most dynamic handling on dry roads. However, the gap between the best all-season tires and the summer tire was notably small, with the Michelin and Pirelli models coming close to summer tire performance levels.

The winter tire, while strong in snowy conditions, fell behind the best all-season tires in wet and dry performance. 

Dry

Below, you'll find charts detailing the dry braking distances from 62 mph and the handling performance of each tested tire. Pay particular attention to how the top-performing all-season tires compare to the benchmark summer tire. This comparison will help illustrate just how far all-season tire technology has come in recent years.

Wet

The wet tests had some interesting results. While the summer reference tire excelled in wet braking, stopping a full 16 feet shorter than the best all-season tire from 62 mph, it only managed mid-pack performance in wet handling. Surprisingly, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 outperformed both the summer and winter reference tires in wet handling, demonstrating the progress of all-season technology. In aquaplaning resistance, the Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3 SUV topped the charts, even surpassing the winter tire, which typically excels in this area.

Snow

In the snow the winter reference tire showed its strength, but didn't dominate as expected. The Michelin CrossClimate 2 matched or exceeded the winter tire's performance in snow traction and handling, while the Nokian led in snow braking.

Comfort

If noise is your priority the majority of the all season tires beat the summer tire, and every all season tire beat the winter tire in the external noise test. The results table includes a "Abrollkomfort" (rolling comfort) score, which is distinct from the external noise test. The Bridgestone Weather Control A005-Evo and the Vredestein Quatrac Pro received high marks for comfort, suggesting they offer a smoother, more pleasant ride. However, it's worth noting that some high-performing tires in safety tests, like the Hankook Kinergy 4S², scored lower in the comfort category, highlighting the trade-offs often necessary in tire design.

Value

It's no surprise that Michelin are the most expensive, and the budget tires the cheapest.

The Michelin CrossClimate 2 demonstrated the lowest rolling resistance at 6.75 kg/t, potentially offering the best fuel efficiency among the tested tires. It was followed closely by the Continental AllSeasonContact at 6.97 kg/t.

At the other end of the spectrum, the Cooper Discoverer All Season showed the highest rolling resistance at 8.54 kg/t, which could result in slightly higher fuel consumption.

Interestingly, some all-season tires outperformed the summer reference tire in this aspect, with the summer tire measuring 7.33 kg/t. The winter reference tire had a higher rolling resistance at 8.09 kg/t.

Results

1^st

Michelin CrossClimate 2

235/55 R17

Dry99.1%

Wet95.7%

Snow99%

Comfort99.2%

Rolling Resistance100%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (12)

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 / 12	137 ft	Best in this discipline
Dry HandlingHigher is better	8th / 12	59.0 mph	-1.1 mph
Wet BrakingLower is better	10th / 12	168 ft	+8 ft
Wet HandlingHigher is better	11th / 12	46.1 mph	-2.2 mph
Wet CircleLower is better	11th / 12	17.4 s	+0.77 s
Straight AquaHigher is better	2nd / 12	56.5 mph	-0.9 mph
Snow BrakingLower is better	2nd / 12	93 ft	+3 ft
Snow TractionHigher is better	4th / 12	1,017 lbf	-4 lbf
Snow HandlingHigher is better	1st / 12	39.4 mph	Best in this discipline
Snow SlalomHigher is better	1st / 12	16.3 ft/s²	Best in this discipline
NoiseLower is better	4th / 12	70.7 dB	+0.60 dB
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	1st / 12	6.75 kg/t	Best in this discipline

3PMSF

Yes

Price

715.00

2^nd

Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2

235/55 R17

Dry97.6%

Wet97%

Snow95%

Comfort98.3%

Rolling Resistance86.5%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (12)

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 / 12	142 ft	+5 ft
Dry HandlingHigher is better	4th / 12	59.3 mph	-0.8 mph
Wet BrakingLower is better	1st / 12	160 ft	Best in this discipline
Wet HandlingHigher is better	8th / 12	46.7 mph	-1.6 mph
Wet CircleLower is better	10th / 12	17.34 s	+0.71 s
Straight AquaHigher is better	7th / 12	51.3 mph	-6.1 mph
Snow BrakingLower is better	8th / 12	95 ft	+5 ft
Snow TractionHigher is better	3rd / 12	1,017 lbf	-4 lbf
Snow HandlingHigher is better	9th / 12	37.8 mph	-1.6 mph
Snow SlalomHigher is better	5th / 12	14.8 ft/s²	-1.5 ft/s²
NoiseLower is better	6th / 12	71.3 dB	+1.20 dB
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	5th / 12	7.8 kg/t	+1.05 kg/t

3PMSF

Yes

Price

680.00

3^rd

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3

235/55 R17

Dry94.8%

Wet97.8%

Snow95.6%

Comfort96.7%

Rolling Resistance90.7%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (12)

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 / 12	153 ft	+16 ft
Dry HandlingHigher is better	1st / 12	60.1 mph	Best in this discipline
Wet BrakingLower is better	9th / 12	167 ft	+7 ft
Wet HandlingHigher is better	1st / 12	48.3 mph	Best in this discipline
Wet CircleLower is better	2nd / 12	16.67 s	+0.04 s
Straight AquaHigher is better	6th / 12	51.3 mph	-6.1 mph
Snow BrakingLower is better	3rd / 12	94 ft	+4 ft
Snow TractionHigher is better	2nd / 12	1,021 lbf	0 lbf
Snow HandlingHigher is better	4th / 12	38.1 mph	-1.3 mph
Snow SlalomHigher is better	6th / 12	14.7 ft/s²	-1.6 ft/s²
NoiseLower is better	11th / 12	72.5 dB	+2.40 dB
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	4th / 12	7.44 kg/t	+0.69 kg/t

3PMSF

Yes

Price

600.00

4^th

Continental AllSeasonContact

235/55 R17

Dry95%

Wet98.5%

Snow95.6%

Comfort97%

Rolling Resistance96.8%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (12)

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 / 12	149 ft	+12 ft
Dry HandlingHigher is better	7th / 12	59.1 mph	-1.0 mph
Wet BrakingLower is better	3rd / 12	164 ft	+4 ft
Wet HandlingHigher is better	2nd / 12	48.0 mph	-0.3 mph
Wet CircleLower is better	1st / 12	16.63 s	Best in this discipline
Straight AquaHigher is better	4th / 12	52.9 mph	-4.5 mph
Snow BrakingLower is better	6th / 12	94 ft	+4 ft
Snow TractionHigher is better	7th / 12	981 lbf	-40 lbf
Snow HandlingHigher is better	2nd / 12	38.6 mph	-0.8 mph
Snow SlalomHigher is better	3rd / 12	15.2 ft/s²	-1.1 ft/s²
NoiseLower is better	10th / 12	72.3 dB	+2.20 dB
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	2nd / 12	6.97 kg/t	+0.22 kg/t

3PMSF

Yes

Price

625.00

5^th

Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3 SUV

235/55 R17

Dry97.5%

Wet98.4%

Snow94.1%

Comfort97.6%

Rolling Resistance82.7%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (12)

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 / 12	141 ft	+4 ft
Dry HandlingHigher is better	10th / 12	58.9 mph	-1.2 mph
Wet BrakingLower is better	4th / 12	165 ft	+5 ft
Wet HandlingHigher is better	5th / 12	47.7 mph	-0.6 mph
Wet CircleLower is better	4th / 12	16.73 s	+0.10 s
Straight AquaHigher is better	1st / 12	57.4 mph	Best in this discipline
Snow BrakingLower is better	8th / 12	95 ft	+5 ft
Snow TractionHigher is better	10th / 12	971 lbf	-50 lbf
Snow HandlingHigher is better	7th / 12	37.8 mph	-1.6 mph
Snow SlalomHigher is better	4th / 12	14.9 ft/s²	-1.4 ft/s²
NoiseLower is better	9th / 12	71.8 dB	+1.70 dB
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	10th / 12	8.16 kg/t	+1.41 kg/t

3PMSF

Yes

Price

520.00

6^th

Vredestein Quatrac Pro

235/55 R17

Dry93.8%

Wet97.5%

Snow93.9%

Comfort99.7%

Rolling Resistance84.8%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (12)

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 / 12	154 ft	+17 ft
Dry HandlingHigher is better	4th / 12	59.3 mph	-0.8 mph
Wet BrakingLower is better	7th / 12	166 ft	+6 ft
Wet HandlingHigher is better	6th / 12	47.6 mph	-0.7 mph
Wet CircleLower is better	5th / 12	16.8 s	+0.17 s
Straight AquaHigher is better	5th / 12	52.9 mph	-4.5 mph
Snow BrakingLower is better	11th / 12	97 ft	+7 ft
Snow TractionHigher is better	1st / 12	1,021 lbf	Best in this discipline
Snow HandlingHigher is better	7th / 12	37.8 mph	-1.6 mph
Snow SlalomHigher is better	11th / 12	14.1 ft/s²	-2.2 ft/s²
NoiseLower is better	2nd / 12	70.3 dB	+0.20 dB
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	8th / 12	7.96 kg/t	+1.21 kg/t

3PMSF

Yes

Price

570.00

7^th

Cooper Discoverer All Season

235/55 R17

Dry96.6%

Wet97.3%

Snow94.1%

Comfort99.2%

Rolling Resistance79%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (12)

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 / 12	144 ft	+7 ft
Dry HandlingHigher is better	10th / 12	58.9 mph	-1.2 mph
Wet BrakingLower is better	4th / 12	165 ft	+5 ft
Wet HandlingHigher is better	7th / 12	47.2 mph	-1.1 mph
Wet CircleLower is better	6th / 12	16.93 s	+0.30 s
Straight AquaHigher is better	3rd / 12	53.9 mph	-3.5 mph
Snow BrakingLower is better	4th / 12	94 ft	+4 ft
Snow TractionHigher is better	8th / 12	973 lbf	-48 lbf
Snow HandlingHigher is better	3rd / 12	38.2 mph	-1.2 mph
Snow SlalomHigher is better	9th / 12	14.4 ft/s²	-1.9 ft/s²
NoiseLower is better	4th / 12	70.7 dB	+0.60 dB
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	12th / 12	8.54 kg/t	+1.79 kg/t

3PMSF

Yes

Price

560.00

8^th

Hankook Kinergy 4S2

235/55 R17

Dry96.5%

Wet97.8%

Snow94.8%

Comfort99.4%

Rolling Resistance81.2%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (12)

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 / 12	147 ft	+10 ft
Dry HandlingHigher is better	2nd / 12	60.1 mph	0.0 mph
Wet BrakingLower is better	2nd / 12	164 ft	+4 ft
Wet HandlingHigher is better	3rd / 12	47.9 mph	-0.4 mph
Wet CircleLower is better	3rd / 12	16.7 s	+0.07 s
Straight AquaHigher is better	11th / 12	48.4 mph	-9.0 mph
Snow BrakingLower is better	4th / 12	94 ft	+4 ft
Snow TractionHigher is better	5th / 12	1,002 lbf	-19 lbf
Snow HandlingHigher is better	5th / 12	38.0 mph	-1.4 mph
Snow SlalomHigher is better	7th / 12	14.5 ft/s²	-1.8 ft/s²
NoiseLower is better	3rd / 12	70.5 dB	+0.40 dB
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	11th / 12	8.31 kg/t	+1.56 kg/t

3PMSF

Yes

Price

535.00

9^th

Falken EUROALL SEASON AS210

235/55 R17

Dry93.1%

Wet96.7%

Snow93.3%

Comfort96.3%

Rolling Resistance85.4%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (12)

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	12th / 12	156 ft	+19 ft
Dry HandlingHigher is better	3rd / 12	59.5 mph	-0.6 mph
Wet BrakingLower is better	8th / 12	167 ft	+7 ft
Wet HandlingHigher is better	4th / 12	47.8 mph	-0.5 mph
Wet CircleLower is better	7th / 12	16.94 s	+0.31 s
Straight AquaHigher is better	10th / 12	48.5 mph	-8.9 mph
Snow BrakingLower is better	6th / 12	94 ft	+4 ft
Snow TractionHigher is better	9th / 12	971 lbf	-50 lbf
Snow HandlingHigher is better	10th / 12	37.5 mph	-1.9 mph
Snow SlalomHigher is better	10th / 12	14.3 ft/s²	-2.0 ft/s²
NoiseLower is better	12th / 12	72.8 dB	+2.70 dB
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	7th / 12	7.9 kg/t	+1.15 kg/t

3PMSF

Yes

Price

555.00

10^th

Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO

235/55 R17

Dry95.8%

Wet95.7%

Snow91.2%

Comfort98.2%

Rolling Resistance94.7%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (12)

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 / 12	147 ft	+10 ft
Dry HandlingHigher is better	4th / 12	59.3 mph	-0.8 mph
Wet BrakingLower is better	6th / 12	166 ft	+6 ft
Wet HandlingHigher is better	8th / 12	46.7 mph	-1.6 mph
Wet CircleLower is better	8th / 12	17.31 s	+0.68 s
Straight AquaHigher is better	9th / 12	49.1 mph	-8.3 mph
Snow BrakingLower is better	12th / 12	98 ft	+8 ft
Snow TractionHigher is better	12th / 12	958 lbf	-63 lbf
Snow HandlingHigher is better	12th / 12	36.9 mph	-2.5 mph
Snow SlalomHigher is better	12th / 12	14.0 ft/s²	-2.3 ft/s²
NoiseLower is better	7th / 12	71.4 dB	+1.30 dB
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	3rd / 12	7.13 kg/t	+0.38 kg/t

3PMSF

Yes

Price

625.00

11^th

Nokian SeasonProof

235/55 R17

Dry94.5%

Wet93.5%

Snow97.1%

Comfort100%

Rolling Resistance86.5%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (12)

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 / 12	150 ft	+13 ft
Dry HandlingHigher is better	12th / 12	58.8 mph	-1.3 mph
Wet BrakingLower is better	12th / 12	178 ft	+18 ft
Wet HandlingHigher is better	10th / 12	46.4 mph	-1.9 mph
Wet CircleLower is better	9th / 12	17.33 s	+0.70 s
Straight AquaHigher is better	8th / 12	50.0 mph	-7.4 mph
Snow BrakingLower is better	1st / 12	90 ft	Best in this discipline
Snow TractionHigher is better	6th / 12	996 lbf	-25 lbf
Snow HandlingHigher is better	6th / 12	37.9 mph	-1.5 mph
Snow SlalomHigher is better	2nd / 12	15.4 ft/s²	-0.9 ft/s²
NoiseLower is better	1st / 12	70.1 dB	Best in this discipline
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	5th / 12	7.8 kg/t	+1.05 kg/t

3PMSF

Yes

Price

585.00

12^th

Minerva All Season Master

235/55 R17

Dry95.6%

Wet92.2%

Snow92.8%

Comfort98.2%

Rolling Resistance83.6%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (12)

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 / 12	147 ft	+10 ft
Dry HandlingHigher is better	9th / 12	59.0 mph	-1.1 mph
Wet BrakingLower is better	11th / 12	177 ft	+17 ft
Wet HandlingHigher is better	12th / 12	45.9 mph	-2.4 mph
Wet CircleLower is better	12th / 12	17.74 s	+1.11 s
Straight AquaHigher is better	12th / 12	46.7 mph	-10.7 mph
Snow BrakingLower is better	10th / 12	96 ft	+6 ft
Snow TractionHigher is better	11th / 12	961 lbf	-60 lbf
Snow HandlingHigher is better	11th / 12	37.2 mph	-2.2 mph
Snow SlalomHigher is better	8th / 12	14.5 ft/s²	-1.8 ft/s²
NoiseLower is better	7th / 12	71.4 dB	+1.30 dB
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	9th / 12	8.07 kg/t	+1.32 kg/t

3PMSF

Yes

Price

395.00