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2025 Autobild Crossover SUV All Season 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
- 215/50 R18
- Tires tested
- 10
- Disciplines
- 13
- Test vehicle
- VW T-Roc R
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
2Dry Braking
Dry braking in feet (62 - 0 mph)
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best | Residual speed |
|---|---|---|---|
RefReference Summer |
112 ft | -5 ft | 0 mph |
| 117 ft | Best | 0 mph | |
| 121 ft | +4 ft | 14 mph | |
| 121 ft | +4 ft | 15 mph | |
| 122 ft | +5 ft | 17 mph | |
| 124 ft | +7 ft | 19 mph | |
| 127 ft | +10 ft | 22 mph | |
| 128 ft | +11 ft | 24 mph | |
| 128 ft | +11 ft | 24 mph | |
| 129 ft | +12 ft | 24 mph | |
RefReference Winter |
132 ft | +15 ft | 27 mph |
| 133 ft | +16 ft | 28 mph |
The difference between best and worst was 18.1% (21 ft ≈ 1.4 Car Lengths). From 80 mph, the Fortuna Ecoplus 2 4S would still be travelling at 28 mph when the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 had stopped.
Residual speed is calculated from the measured braking distances, assuming constant deceleration; it is not a separate measurement.
Dry Handling
Dry Handling Average Speed
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
RefReference Summer |
64.9 mph | +0.5 mph |
| 64.4 mph | Best | |
| 64.1 mph | -0.3 mph | |
| 63.9 mph | -0.5 mph | |
| 63.8 mph | -0.6 mph | |
| 63.8 mph | -0.6 mph | |
| 63.8 mph | -0.6 mph | |
| 63.4 mph | -1.0 mph | |
RefReference Winter |
63.1 mph | -1.3 mph |
| 63.0 mph | -1.4 mph | |
| 62.9 mph | -1.5 mph | |
| 61.9 mph | -2.5 mph |
The difference between best and worst was 4.7% (3 mph).
Wet
4Wet Braking
Wet braking in feet (62 - 0 mph)
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best | Residual speed |
|---|---|---|---|
RefReference Summer |
131 ft | -12 ft | 0 mph |
| 143 ft | Best | 0 mph | |
| 144 ft | +1 ft | 6 mph | |
| 146 ft | +3 ft | 12 mph | |
| 148 ft | +5 ft | 15 mph | |
| 150 ft | +7 ft | 17 mph | |
RefReference Winter |
154 ft | +11 ft | 21 mph |
| 154 ft | +11 ft | 21 mph | |
| 160 ft | +17 ft | 26 mph | |
| 160 ft | +17 ft | 26 mph | |
| 161 ft | +18 ft | 26 mph | |
| 180 ft | +37 ft | 36 mph |
The difference between best and worst was 37.9% (49 ft ≈ 3.4 Car Lengths). From 80 mph, the Fortuna Ecoplus 2 4S would still be travelling at 36 mph when the Linglong Sport Master 4S had stopped.
Residual speed is calculated from the measured braking distances, assuming constant deceleration; it is not a separate measurement.
Wet Handling
Wet Handling Average Speed
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
RefReference Summer |
51.0 mph | +1.3 mph |
| 49.7 mph | Best | |
| 48.9 mph | -0.8 mph | |
| 48.7 mph | -1.0 mph | |
| 48.7 mph | -1.0 mph | |
| 48.5 mph | -1.2 mph | |
| 48.3 mph | -1.4 mph | |
RefReference Winter |
48.2 mph | -1.5 mph |
| 47.9 mph | -1.8 mph | |
| 47.8 mph | -1.9 mph | |
| 47.7 mph | -2.0 mph | |
| 44.8 mph | -4.9 mph |
The difference between best and worst was 12.1% (6.2 mph).
Straight Aqua
Float Speed in mph
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 50.4 mph | Best | |
RefReference Winter |
49.9 mph | -0.5 mph |
| 49.7 mph | -0.7 mph | |
RefReference Summer |
49.7 mph | -0.7 mph |
| 49.6 mph | -0.8 mph | |
| 49.4 mph | -1.0 mph | |
| 49.3 mph | -1.1 mph | |
| 49.3 mph | -1.1 mph | |
| 48.6 mph | -1.8 mph | |
| 48.1 mph | -2.3 mph | |
| 46.8 mph | -3.6 mph | |
| 45.0 mph | -5.4 mph |
The difference between best and worst was 10.8% (5.4 mph).
Curved Aquaplaning
Remaining lateral acceleration
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 10.1 ft/s² | Best | |
| 10.0 ft/s² | -0.1 ft/s² | |
RefReference Summer |
9.9 ft/s² | -0.2 ft/s² |
| 9.7 ft/s² | -0.4 ft/s² | |
| 9.7 ft/s² | -0.4 ft/s² | |
| 9.6 ft/s² | -0.5 ft/s² | |
RefReference Winter |
9.4 ft/s² | -0.7 ft/s² |
| 9.4 ft/s² | -0.7 ft/s² | |
| 9.3 ft/s² | -0.8 ft/s² | |
| 8.8 ft/s² | -1.3 ft/s² | |
| 8.6 ft/s² | -1.5 ft/s² | |
| 8.4 ft/s² | -1.7 ft/s² |
The difference between best and worst was 16.9% (1.7 ft/s²).
Snow
4Snow Braking
Snow braking in feet (31 - 0 mph)
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best | Residual speed |
|---|---|---|---|
RefReference Winter |
74 ft | -3 ft | 0 mph |
| 77 ft | Best | 0 mph | |
| 78 ft | +1 ft | 10 mph | |
| 79 ft | +2 ft | 15 mph | |
| 80 ft | +3 ft | 15 mph | |
| 80 ft | +3 ft | 16 mph | |
| 81 ft | +4 ft | 18 mph | |
| 83 ft | +6 ft | 21 mph | |
| 83 ft | +6 ft | 22 mph | |
| 89 ft | +12 ft | 29 mph | |
| 92 ft | +15 ft | 32 mph | |
RefReference Summer |
154 ft | +77 ft | 57 mph |
The difference between best and worst was 108% (80 ft ≈ 5.4 Car Lengths). From 80 mph, the Linglong Sport Master 4S would still be travelling at 32 mph when the Kleber Quadraxer SUV 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 |
|---|---|---|
RefReference Winter |
693 lbf | +26 lbf |
| 667 lbf | Best | |
| 664 lbf | -3 lbf | |
| 656 lbf | -11 lbf | |
| 654 lbf | -13 lbf | |
| 646 lbf | -21 lbf | |
| 641 lbf | -26 lbf | |
| 641 lbf | -26 lbf | |
| 635 lbf | -32 lbf | |
| 573 lbf | -94 lbf | |
| 565 lbf | -102 lbf | |
RefReference Summer |
369 lbf | -298 lbf |
The difference between best and worst was 46.8% (324 lbf).
Snow Handling
Snow handling average speed
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
RefReference Winter |
37.7 mph | +0.3 mph |
| 37.4 mph | Best | |
| 37.4 mph | Best | |
| 37.2 mph | -0.2 mph | |
| 37.0 mph | -0.4 mph | |
| 36.9 mph | -0.5 mph | |
| 35.9 mph | -1.5 mph | |
| 35.9 mph | -1.5 mph | |
| 35.8 mph | -1.6 mph | |
| 35.6 mph | -1.8 mph | |
| 34.2 mph | -3.2 mph | |
RefReference Summer |
22.4 mph | -15.0 mph |
The difference between best and worst was 40.7% (15.3 mph).
Snow Slalom
Lateral acceleration
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
RefReference Winter |
15.0 ft/s² | +0.5 ft/s² |
| 14.5 ft/s² | Best | |
| 14.5 ft/s² | 0.0 ft/s² | |
| 14.3 ft/s² | -0.2 ft/s² | |
| 14.0 ft/s² | -0.5 ft/s² | |
| 14.0 ft/s² | -0.5 ft/s² | |
| 13.8 ft/s² | -0.7 ft/s² | |
| 13.7 ft/s² | -0.8 ft/s² | |
| 13.6 ft/s² | -0.9 ft/s² | |
| 13.3 ft/s² | -1.2 ft/s² | |
| 13.1 ft/s² | -1.4 ft/s² | |
RefReference Summer |
6.5 ft/s² | -8.0 ft/s² |
The difference between best and worst was 56.7% (8.5 ft/s²).
Comfort
2Subj. Comfort
Subjective Comfort Score
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 8 Points | Best | |
| 8 Points | Best | |
| 8 Points | Best | |
| 7.3 Points | -0.70 Points | |
| 7.3 Points | -0.70 Points | |
| 7.3 Points | -0.70 Points | |
| 7.3 Points | -0.70 Points | |
| 6.7 Points | -1.30 Points | |
| 6.7 Points | -1.30 Points | |
| 6.7 Points | -1.30 Points |
The difference between best and worst was 16.3% (1.3 Points).
Noise
External noise in dB
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 72.14 dB | Best | |
| 72.58 dB | +0.44 dB | |
RefReference Winter |
72.66 dB | +0.52 dB |
| 72.73 dB | +0.59 dB | |
| 72.82 dB | +0.68 dB | |
| 73.04 dB | +0.90 dB | |
| 73.05 dB | +0.91 dB | |
| 73.06 dB | +0.92 dB | |
| 73.28 dB | +1.14 dB | |
RefReference Summer |
73.61 dB | +1.47 dB |
| 73.67 dB | +1.53 dB | |
| 73.97 dB | +1.83 dB |
All the tires in the Noise test finished less than 3% apart.
Value
1Rolling Resistance
Rolling resistance in kg t
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best | Extra fuel / year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7.53 kg/t | Best | $0 | |
| 7.88 kg/t | +0.35 kg/t | $14 | |
RefReference Summer |
8.13 kg/t | +0.60 kg/t | $23 |
| 8.17 kg/t | +0.64 kg/t | $25 | |
| 8.2 kg/t | +0.67 kg/t | $26 | |
RefReference Winter |
8.38 kg/t | +0.85 kg/t | $33 |
| 8.41 kg/t | +0.88 kg/t | $34 | |
| 8.48 kg/t | +0.95 kg/t | $37 | |
| 8.79 kg/t | +1.26 kg/t | $49 | |
| 8.83 kg/t | +1.30 kg/t | $51 | |
| 8.93 kg/t | +1.40 kg/t | $55 | |
| 9.37 kg/t | +1.84 kg/t | $72 |
The difference between best and worst was 24.4% (1.84 kg / t). Over 12,000 miles a year at $3.60/gal, the Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3 SUV uses about 20 gal ($72) more fuel than the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3.
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.
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
- 62.1 → 0.0 mph
- Snow Braking
- 31.1 → 0.0 mph
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