Auto Bild's 2025 All Season Camper Van Tire Test evaluated 9 all-season tires in size 245/45 R18, alongside reference summer and winter tires. The test revealed significant performance differences across the all-season field, with gaps of up to 9.7 meters in wet braking and 12.4 km/h in aquaplaning resistance. While the best all-season tires approached or exceeded the reference tires in certain conditions, the results highlight the importance of choosing quality products within the all-season category.

Test Publication:

https://www.autobild.de/ratgeber/reifen/

Test Size: 245/45 R18

Tires Tested: 11 tires

Test Categories:
5 categories (13 tests)

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Test Category	Best Performer	Worst Performer	Difference
Dry (2 tests)
Dry Braking	▲ Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3: 39.2 M	▼ Rotalla Setula 4 Season RA03: 45.3 M	6.1 M (13.5%)
Dry Handling	▲ Hankook Kinergy 4S2: 82.7 Km/H	▼ Triangle SeasonX TA01: 78.9 Km/H	3.8 Km/H (4.8%)
Wet (5 tests)
Wet Braking	▲ Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6: 47.6 M	▼ Rotalla Setula 4 Season RA03: 55 M	7.4 M (13.5%)
Wet Handling	▲ Continental AllSeasonContact 2: 68.4 Km/H	▼ Rotalla Setula 4 Season RA03: 66.3 Km/H	2.1 Km/H (3.2%)
Wet Circle	▲ Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3: 13.3 s	▼ Triangle SeasonX TA01: 14.2 s	0.9 s (6.3%)
Straight Aqua	▲ Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3: 100.4 Km/H	▼ Rotalla Setula 4 Season RA03: 86.6 Km/H	13.8 Km/H (15.9%)
Curved Aquaplaning	▲ Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3: 2.85 m/sec2	▼ Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus: 2.34 m/sec2	0.5 m/sec2 (21.8%)
Snow (4 tests)
Snow Braking	▲ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 29.8 M	▼ Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus: 31.9 M	2.1 M (6.6%)
Snow Traction	▲ Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3: 5894 N	▼ Triangle SeasonX TA01: 5148 N	746.0 N (14.5%)
Snow Handling	▲ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 57.2 Km/H	▼ Rotalla Setula 4 Season RA03: 54.8 Km/H	2.4 Km/H (4.4%)
Snow Slalom	▲ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 3.81 m/sec2	▼ Triangle SeasonX TA01: 3.33 m/sec2	0.5 m/sec2 (14.4%)
Comfort (1 tests)
Noise	▲ Triangle SeasonX TA01: 72.1 dB	▼ Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6: 74.6 dB	2.5 dB (3.4%)
Value (1 tests)
Rolling Resistance	▲ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 7.3 kg / t	▼ Hankook Kinergy 4S2: 8.7 kg / t	1.4 kg / t (16.1%)

Dry

In dry braking, the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 led the all-season field with a stopping distance of 39.2 meters from 100 km/h. The worst performer, Rotalla Setula 4 Season RA03, required 45.3 meters - a 6.1 meter difference. The reference summer tire stopped in 36.6 meters, significantly outperforming all all-season tires, while the reference winter tire needed 45.8 meters.

Dry handling showed the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 achieving the highest average speed among all-season tires at 82.7 km/h, followed by Continental at 82.5 km/h. The Triangle SeasonX TA01 was slowest at 78.9 km/h. The reference summer tire achieved 83.2 km/h, outperforming all all-season tires, while the reference winter tire managed 79.4 km/h.

Wet

Wet braking performance varied dramatically among the all-season tires. The Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 stopped in 47.6 meters, while the Rotalla required 55.0 meters - a 7.4-meter difference. The reference summer tire achieved an impressive 43.7 meters, significantly outperforming all all-season tires, while the reference winter tire needed 53.4 meters.

Continental AllSeasonContact 2 achieved the highest wet handling average speed among all-season tires at 68.4 km/h, with Rotalla posting the lowest at 66.3 km/h. The reference summer tire achieved 69.1 km/h, outperforming all all-season tires, while the reference winter tire managed 67.2 km/h.

Straight-line aquaplaning resistance showed both Bridgestone and Pirelli achieving float speeds of 100.4 km/h, while Rotalla managed only 86.6 km/h - a 13.8 km/h difference. The reference summer tire achieved 100.0 km/h and the reference winter tire 93.1 km/h.

Curved aquaplaning performance varied significantly. The Pirelli achieved 2.85 m/s² of lateral acceleration, while Vredestein managed 2.34 m/s² - a 0.51 m/s² difference. The reference summer tire achieved 2.97 m/s², outperforming all all-season tires, while the reference winter tire managed 2.35 m/s².

Snow

Snow braking demonstrated the winter capabilities of all-season tires. The Michelin CrossClimate 2 stopped in 29.8 meters from 50 km/h, while Vredestein needed the longest distance at 31.9 meters among all-season tires. The reference winter tire achieved 29.9 meters (very close to the best all-season tire), and the reference summer tire needed 66.9 meters - more than double any all-season tire.

Snow traction testing showed Pirelli achieving 5894 N of pulling force, with Triangle recording the lowest at 5148 N among all-season tires. The reference winter tire managed 5750 N, while the reference summer tire achieved only 1697 N.

Snow handling results placed Michelin at the top among all-season tires with an average speed of 57.2 km/h, while Rotalla was slowest at 54.8 km/h. The reference winter tire achieved 57.8 km/h, slightly outperforming the best all-season tire. The reference summer tire was not listed, indicating insufficient performance to complete the test safely.

The snow slalom test saw Michelin leading at 3.81 m/s² lateral acceleration, with Triangle lowest at 3.33 m/s². The reference winter tire achieved 3.77 m/s², slightly outperforming the best all-season tire, while the reference summer tire managed only 1.62 m/s².

Comfort

Rolling noise measurements ranged from 72.1 dB for Triangle to 74.6 dB for Bridgestone - a 2.5 dB difference among all-season tires. The reference summer tire measured 72.1 dB (tied for quietest overall) and the reference winter tire 73.1 dB.

Value

Rolling resistance showed Continental, Goodyear, and Michelin all achieving the best result of 7.3 kg/t, while Hankook recorded the highest at 8.7 kg/t among all-season tires. The reference summer tire measured 8.3 kg/t and the reference winter tire 8.6 kg/t

Results

1st: Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
245/45 R18 96Y EU Label: C/B/72 3PMSF: yes Price: 705.00	Test # Result Best Difference % Dry Braking 1st 39.2 M 100% Dry Handling 4th 81.5 Km/H 82.7 Km/H -1.2 Km/H 98.55% Wet Braking 2nd 48.1 M 47.6 M +0.5 M 98.96% Wet Handling 2nd 68.1 Km/H 68.4 Km/H -0.3 Km/H 99.56% Wet Circle 1st 13.3 s 100% Straight Aqua 1st 100.4 Km/H 100% Curved Aquaplaning 1st 2.85 m/sec2 100% Snow Braking 3rd 30.1 M 29.8 M +0.3 M 99% Snow Traction 1st 5894 N 100% Snow Handling 3rd 56.6 Km/H 57.2 Km/H -0.6 Km/H 98.95% Snow Slalom 2nd 3.75 m/sec2 3.81 m/sec2 -0.06 m/sec2 98.43% Noise 8th 73.8 dB 72.1 dB +1.7 dB 97.7% Rolling Resistance 5th 8.3 kg / t 7.3 kg / t +1 kg / t 87.95% Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 emerges as the overall test winner with an "exemplary" rating. This tire demonstrates exceptional balance across all driving conditions, performing as the best candidate on wet surfaces while matching the top competitors on dry pavement. The Pirelli offers excellent safety reserves for both handling and braking across all road conditions, making it a standout performer. However, it comes with a high price point and shows slightly weaker performance on snow compared to the equally exemplary Michelin. Read Reviews
2nd: Michelin CrossClimate 2
245/45 R18 100Y EU Label: B/B/71 3PMSF: yes Price: 680.00	Test # Result Best Difference % Dry Braking 2nd 39.6 M 39.2 M +0.4 M 98.99% Dry Handling 7th 80.2 Km/H 82.7 Km/H -2.5 Km/H 96.98% Wet Braking 4th 49.3 M 47.6 M +1.7 M 96.55% Wet Handling 4th 67.7 Km/H 68.4 Km/H -0.7 Km/H 98.98% Wet Circle 3rd 13.6 s 13.3 s +0.3 s 97.79% Straight Aqua 5th 90 Km/H 100.4 Km/H -10.4 Km/H 89.64% Curved Aquaplaning 4th 2.66 m/sec2 2.85 m/sec2 -0.19 m/sec2 93.33% Snow Braking 1st 29.8 M 100% Snow Traction 2nd 5825 N 5894 N -69 N 98.83% Snow Handling 1st 57.2 Km/H 100% Snow Slalom 1st 3.81 m/sec2 100% Noise 7th 73.5 dB 72.1 dB +1.4 dB 98.1% Rolling Resistance 1st 7.3 kg / t 100% Michelin CrossClimate 2 achieves an "exemplary" rating and excels particularly in winter conditions, actually outperforming the reference winter tire in snow testing three times. This tire impresses with its balanced performance characteristics, low rolling resistance, and corresponding fuel-saving potential. The Michelin represents remarkable progress in all-season tire development. Its main weakness lies in slightly inferior aquaplaning behavior compared to other top performers. Read Reviews
3rd: Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6
245/45 R18 100Y EU Label: C/B/70 3PMSF: yes Price: 665.00	Test # Result Best Difference % Dry Braking 3rd 40 M 39.2 M +0.8 M 98% Dry Handling 3rd 81.8 Km/H 82.7 Km/H -0.9 Km/H 98.91% Wet Braking 1st 47.6 M 100% Wet Handling 6th 67.5 Km/H 68.4 Km/H -0.9 Km/H 98.68% Wet Circle 2nd 13.4 s 13.3 s +0.1 s 99.25% Straight Aqua 1st 100.4 Km/H 100% Curved Aquaplaning 3rd 2.7 m/sec2 2.85 m/sec2 -0.15 m/sec2 94.74% Snow Braking 6th 30.3 M 29.8 M +0.5 M 98.35% Snow Traction 6th 5607 N 5894 N -287 N 95.13% Snow Handling 5th 56 Km/H 57.2 Km/H -1.2 Km/H 97.9% Snow Slalom 6th 3.64 m/sec2 3.81 m/sec2 -0.17 m/sec2 95.54% Noise 9th 74.6 dB 72.1 dB +2.5 dB 96.65% Rolling Resistance 4th 7.6 kg / t 7.3 kg / t +0.3 kg / t 96.05% Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 earns a "good" rating and offers the best ride comfort among all candidates tested. It delivers top-level performance on both wet and dry surfaces with good aquaplaning safety reserves and short braking distances on dry pavement. As the most affordable option among the "exemplary" or "good" rated tires, it provides excellent value. However, it shows slightly weaker performance in snow conditions compared to the test winners. Read Reviews
4th: Continental AllSeasonContact 2
245/45 R18 100Y EU Label: B/B/71 3PMSF: yes Price: 730.00	Test # Result Best Difference % Dry Braking 4th 41.6 M 39.2 M +2.4 M 94.23% Dry Handling 2nd 82.5 Km/H 82.7 Km/H -0.2 Km/H 99.76% Wet Braking 2nd 48.1 M 47.6 M +0.5 M 98.96% Wet Handling 1st 68.4 Km/H 100% Wet Circle 3rd 13.6 s 13.3 s +0.3 s 97.79% Straight Aqua 3rd 98.3 Km/H 100.4 Km/H -2.1 Km/H 97.91% Curved Aquaplaning 5th 2.59 m/sec2 2.85 m/sec2 -0.26 m/sec2 90.88% Snow Braking 5th 30.2 M 29.8 M +0.4 M 98.68% Snow Traction 5th 5644 N 5894 N -250 N 95.76% Snow Handling 2nd 56.9 Km/H 57.2 Km/H -0.3 Km/H 99.48% Snow Slalom 3rd 3.73 m/sec2 3.81 m/sec2 -0.08 m/sec2 97.9% Noise 5th 73.4 dB 72.1 dB +1.3 dB 98.23% Rolling Resistance 1st 7.3 kg / t 100% Continental All Season Contact 2 receives a "good" rating and provides strong safety reserves on dry surfaces with direct steering response. The tire features low rolling resistance that contributes to high fuel-saving potential and operates with quiet rolling noise. Despite these strengths, it commands the highest price among all test candidates and shows minor weaknesses in curve aquaplaning performance. Read Reviews
5th: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
245/45 R18 100Y EU Label: B/B/72 3PMSF: yes Price: 670.00	Test # Result Best Difference % Dry Braking 8th 43.6 M 39.2 M +4.4 M 89.91% Dry Handling 6th 80.4 Km/H 82.7 Km/H -2.3 Km/H 97.22% Wet Braking 7th 51.6 M 47.6 M +4 M 92.25% Wet Handling 3rd 67.8 Km/H 68.4 Km/H -0.6 Km/H 99.12% Wet Circle 5th 13.7 s 13.3 s +0.4 s 97.08% Straight Aqua 6th 88.6 Km/H 100.4 Km/H -11.8 Km/H 88.25% Curved Aquaplaning 2nd 2.75 m/sec2 2.85 m/sec2 -0.1 m/sec2 96.49% Snow Braking 2nd 30 M 29.8 M +0.2 M 99.33% Snow Traction 3rd 5675 N 5894 N -219 N 96.28% Snow Handling 6th 55.8 Km/H 57.2 Km/H -1.4 Km/H 97.55% Snow Slalom 5th 3.66 m/sec2 3.81 m/sec2 -0.15 m/sec2 96.06% Noise 2nd 72.9 dB 72.1 dB +0.8 dB 98.9% Rolling Resistance 1st 7.3 kg / t 100% Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen-3 achieves a "good" rating as a well-balanced tire across all disciplines. Its low rolling resistance contributes to high fuel-saving potential, and it delivers short braking distances on snow-covered surfaces. The tire offers consistent performance across various conditions. However, it exhibits minor weaknesses in aquaplaning resistance and shows slightly reduced performance in wet and dry braking compared to the top performers. Read Reviews
6th: Hankook Kinergy 4S2
245/45 R18 100Y EU Label: C/B/72 3PMSF: yes Price: 670.00	Test # Result Best Difference % Dry Braking 6th 42.2 M 39.2 M +3 M 92.89% Dry Handling 1st 82.7 Km/H 100% Wet Braking 5th 50 M 47.6 M +2.4 M 95.2% Wet Handling 7th 67.3 Km/H 68.4 Km/H -1.1 Km/H 98.39% Wet Circle 6th 13.8 s 13.3 s +0.5 s 96.38% Straight Aqua 7th 88 Km/H 100.4 Km/H -12.4 Km/H 87.65% Curved Aquaplaning 8th 2.37 m/sec2 2.85 m/sec2 -0.48 m/sec2 83.16% Snow Braking 3rd 30.1 M 29.8 M +0.3 M 99% Snow Traction 4th 5659 N 5894 N -235 N 96.01% Snow Handling 4th 56.2 Km/H 57.2 Km/H -1 Km/H 98.25% Snow Slalom 4th 3.72 m/sec2 3.81 m/sec2 -0.09 m/sec2 97.64% Noise 5th 73.4 dB 72.1 dB +1.3 dB 98.23% Rolling Resistance 9th 8.7 kg / t 7.3 kg / t +1.4 kg / t 83.91% Hankook Kinergy 4S² earns a "good" rating and nearly matches summer tire performance levels in dry handling. It demonstrates good winter characteristics and provides short braking distances on snow-covered surfaces. The tire offers solid performance across different weather conditions. Its main drawbacks include minor weaknesses in curve aquaplaning and somewhat reduced overall wet performance compared to the test leaders. Read Reviews
7th: Vredestein Quatrac Pro+
245/45 R18 100Y EU Label: C/B/72 3PMSF: yes Price: 630.00	Test # Result Best Difference % Dry Braking 6th 42.2 M 39.2 M +3 M 92.89% Dry Handling 5th 81.4 Km/H 82.7 Km/H -1.3 Km/H 98.43% Wet Braking 6th 50.1 M 47.6 M +2.5 M 95.01% Wet Handling 5th 67.6 Km/H 68.4 Km/H -0.8 Km/H 98.83% Wet Circle 6th 13.8 s 13.3 s +0.5 s 96.38% Straight Aqua 3rd 98.3 Km/H 100.4 Km/H -2.1 Km/H 97.91% Curved Aquaplaning 9th 2.34 m/sec2 2.85 m/sec2 -0.51 m/sec2 82.11% Snow Braking 9th 31.9 M 29.8 M +2.1 M 93.42% Snow Traction 8th 5158 N 5894 N -736 N 87.51% Snow Handling 8th 55.1 Km/H 57.2 Km/H -2.1 Km/H 96.33% Snow Slalom 8th 3.39 m/sec2 3.81 m/sec2 -0.42 m/sec2 88.98% Noise 3rd 73.1 dB 72.1 dB +1 dB 98.63% Rolling Resistance 7th 8.5 kg / t 7.3 kg / t +1.2 kg / t 85.88% Vredestein Quatrac Pro+ receives a "satisfactory" rating as the most affordable brand-name tire in the test. It delivers balanced performance on wet and dry surfaces, making it a reasonable budget option among established brands. However, the tire shows minor weaknesses in curve aquaplaning and provides only moderate performance levels on snow-covered surfaces. Read Reviews
8th: Triangle SeasonX TA01
245/45 R18 100Y EU Label: C/B/71 3PMSF: yes Price: 340.00	Test # Result Best Difference % Dry Braking 5th 41.8 M 39.2 M +2.6 M 93.78% Dry Handling 9th 78.9 Km/H 82.7 Km/H -3.8 Km/H 95.41% Wet Braking 8th 54.5 M 47.6 M +6.9 M 87.34% Wet Handling 8th 66.5 Km/H 68.4 Km/H -1.9 Km/H 97.22% Wet Circle 9th 14.2 s 13.3 s +0.9 s 93.66% Straight Aqua 8th 87.5 Km/H 100.4 Km/H -12.9 Km/H 87.15% Curved Aquaplaning 7th 2.39 m/sec2 2.85 m/sec2 -0.46 m/sec2 83.86% Snow Braking 7th 31 M 29.8 M +1.2 M 96.13% Snow Traction 9th 5148 N 5894 N -746 N 87.34% Snow Handling 7th 55.7 Km/H 57.2 Km/H -1.5 Km/H 97.38% Snow Slalom 9th 3.33 m/sec2 3.81 m/sec2 -0.48 m/sec2 87.4% Noise 1st 72.1 dB 100% Rolling Resistance 6th 8.4 kg / t 7.3 kg / t +1.1 kg / t 86.9% Triangle SeasonX TA01 achieves a "satisfactory" rating despite its low price point. The tire offers only satisfactory performance on snow and dry surfaces but impresses with low pass-by noise levels. However, it suffers from limited grip levels on wet surfaces and shows weaknesses in snow traction and dry handling, making it suitable only for budget-conscious buyers with limited performance requirements. Read Reviews
9th: Rotalla Setula 4 Season RA03
245/45 R18 100Y EU Label: C/B/72 3PMSF: yes Price: 400.00	Test # Result Best Difference % Dry Braking 9th 45.3 M 39.2 M +6.1 M 86.53% Dry Handling 8th 79 Km/H 82.7 Km/H -3.7 Km/H 95.53% Wet Braking 9th 55 M 47.6 M +7.4 M 86.55% Wet Handling 9th 66.3 Km/H 68.4 Km/H -2.1 Km/H 96.93% Wet Circle 8th 14 s 13.3 s +0.7 s 95% Straight Aqua 9th 86.6 Km/H 100.4 Km/H -13.8 Km/H 86.25% Curved Aquaplaning 6th 2.44 m/sec2 2.85 m/sec2 -0.41 m/sec2 85.61% Snow Braking 8th 31.3 M 29.8 M +1.5 M 95.21% Snow Traction 7th 5347 N 5894 N -547 N 90.72% Snow Handling 9th 54.8 Km/H 57.2 Km/H -2.4 Km/H 95.8% Snow Slalom 7th 3.44 m/sec2 3.81 m/sec2 -0.37 m/sec2 90.29% Noise 4th 73.3 dB 72.1 dB +1.2 dB 98.36% Rolling Resistance 7th 8.5 kg / t 7.3 kg / t +1.2 kg / t 85.88% Rotalla Setula 4 Season RA03 earns a "satisfactory" rating with its main advantage being the low purchase price. It provides good safety reserves on dry surfaces and performs adequately in snow braking. However, the tire demonstrates weak performance potential in snow conditions and on wet surfaces, limiting its overall capabilities and making it suitable primarily for cost-sensitive applications where performance is not the primary concern. Read Reviews