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2025 Mid Range All Season Tire Test

Wybór Kierowców has published a test of 6 all-season tires in size 215/55 R17. The test included two budget segment tires, three mid-range tires, and one premium tire.

Data analyzed and reviewed byJonathan Benson

October 21, 2025 3 min read

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Tires tested: 6
Tested size: 215/55 R17
Test vehicle: VW Troc
Disciplines: 6

At a glance

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6 Tires tested

Published finishing positions, with the strengths and considerations from this test. Owner reviews cover other sizes and driving conditions.

1^st

Nokian Seasonproof 2

+The Nokian Seasonproof 2 is the best tire in the wet, first for braking and handling, and it has the best snow handling. It is also joint second for dry braking and third for snow braking.

−Dry handling is second from last, and it is the second most expensive tire in the test.

21 owner reviews Test Results

2^nd

Michelin CrossClimate 2

+The Michelin CrossClimate 2 has the shortest braking distances in the dry and on snow, and it is second for dry handling and snow handling.

−It is weaker in the wet, third for braking and second from last for handling, and it is the most expensive tire in the test.

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3^rd

+The Debica Navigator 3 is the fastest tire on the dry handling circuit and third for wet handling, with balanced, predictable behavior on every surface, and it is the second-cheapest tire in the test.

−Its wet braking and snow braking are only fifth, and its dry braking is fourth.

8 owner reviews Test Results

4^th

Kumho Solus 4S HA32+

+The Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus is second for snow braking and third for snow handling and dry handling, and it is the cheapest tire in the test.

−It has the longest dry braking distance in the test, and it is only fourth for wet braking and wet handling.

6 owner reviews Test Results

5^th

Vredestein Quatrac Pro+

+The Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus is strong in the wet, second for braking and handling.

−It is last for snow braking and dry handling, and second from last for snow handling and dry braking.

15 owner reviews Test Results

6^th

Sunny NC501

+The Sunny NC501 shares the second-shortest dry braking distance in the test and is fourth for dry handling and snow braking.

−It is the worst tire in the wet, last for braking and handling, and it is also last for snow handling.

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2025 Mid Range All Season Tire Test · 215/55 R17

Tire	Nokian Seasonproof 2	Michelin CrossClimate 2	Debica Navigator 3	Kumho Solus 4S HA32+	Vredestein Quatrac Pro+	Sunny NC501
Position	1^st	2^nd	3^rd	4^th	5^th	6^th
Category scores (% of best)
Dry	96.6%	99.9%	94.8%	93.3%	94.1%	96.7%
Wet	100%	93.5%	90%	92.6%	95.5%	87.4%
Snow	98.5%	98.9%	95%	96.8%	93.6%	95%
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The full test

The evidence behind the verdict

Wybór Kierowców has published a test of 6 all-season tires in size 215/55 R17. The test included two budget segment tires, three mid-range tires, and one premium tire.

Test setup & methodology

The test setting, the conditions recorded and how the results contribute to the score.

Recorded test conditions

Dry Braking: 62.1 → 3.1 mph
Wet Braking: 49.7 → 3.1 mph
Snow Braking: 24.9 → 3.1 mph

This is the second official test of the SeasonProof 2, and the second win! However, the competition wasn't super stiff, the CrossClimate 2 has already been replaced, and I would expect Nokian to beat the rest of the brands without problem.

Still, a test is a test, see the data below!

Dry

Dry Braking

Dry Braking
Position / Tire	Result	Gap to best	Residual speed
1Michelin CrossClimate 2	128 ft	Best	0 mph
2Nokian Seasonproof 2	136 ft	+8 ft	20 mph
2Sunny NC501	136 ft	+8 ft	20 mph
4Debica Navigator 3	142 ft	+14 ft	26 mph
5Vredestein Quatrac Pro+	144 ft	+16 ft	27 mph
6Kumho Solus 4S HA32+	147 ft	+19 ft	29 mph

The difference between best and worst was 15.2% (19 ft ≈ 1.3 Car Lengths). From 80 mph, the Kumho Solus 4S HA32+ would still be travelling at 29 mph when the Michelin CrossClimate 2 had stopped.

Residual speed is calculated from the measured braking distances, assuming constant deceleration; it is not a separate measurement.

Dry Handling

Dry Handling
Position / Tire	Result	Gap to best
1Debica Navigator 3	113 s	Best
2Michelin CrossClimate 2	113.2 s	+0.20 s
3Kumho Solus 4S HA32+	113.3 s	+0.30 s
4Sunny NC501	113.4 s	+0.40 s
5Nokian Seasonproof 2	113.6 s	+0.60 s
6Vredestein Quatrac Pro+	113.7 s	+0.70 s

All the tires in the Dry Handling test finished less than 3% apart.

Wet

Wet Braking

Wet Braking
Position / Tire	Result	Gap to best	Residual speed
1Nokian Seasonproof 2	94 ft	Best	0 mph
2Vredestein Quatrac Pro+	101 ft	+7 ft	22 mph
3Michelin CrossClimate 2	104 ft	+10 ft	25 mph
4Kumho Solus 4S HA32+	107 ft	+13 ft	28 mph
5Debica Navigator 3	114 ft	+20 ft	34 mph
6Sunny NC501	116 ft	+22 ft	35 mph

The difference between best and worst was 23.8% (22 ft ≈ 1.5 Car Lengths). From 80 mph, the Sunny NC501 would still be travelling at 35 mph when the Nokian Seasonproof 2 had stopped.

Residual speed is calculated from the measured braking distances, assuming constant deceleration; it is not a separate measurement.

Wet Handling

Wet Handling
Position / Tire	Result	Gap to best
1Nokian Seasonproof 2	73.8 s	Best
2Vredestein Quatrac Pro+	74.9 s	+1.10 s
3Debica Navigator 3	75.7 s	+1.90 s
4Kumho Solus 4S HA32+	75.9 s	+2.10 s
5Michelin CrossClimate 2	76.1 s	+2.30 s
6Sunny NC501	78.5 s	+4.70 s

The difference between best and worst was 6.4% (4.7 s).

Snow

Snow Braking

Snow Braking
Position / Tire	Result	Gap to best	Residual speed
1Michelin CrossClimate 2	52 ft	Best	0 mph
2Kumho Solus 4S HA32+	53 ft	+1 ft	13 mph
3Nokian Seasonproof 2	53 ft	+1 ft	14 mph
4Sunny NC501	54 ft	+2 ft	18 mph
5Debica Navigator 3	54 ft	+2 ft	19 mph
6Vredestein Quatrac Pro+	56 ft	+4 ft	23 mph

The difference between best and worst was 8.9% (4 ft ≈ 0.3 Car Lengths). From 80 mph, the Vredestein Quatrac Pro+ would still be travelling at 23 mph when the Michelin CrossClimate 2 had stopped.

Residual speed is calculated from the measured braking distances, assuming constant deceleration; it is not a separate measurement.

Snow Handling

Snow Handling
Position / Tire	Result	Gap to best
1Nokian Seasonproof 2	86.9 s	Best
2Michelin CrossClimate 2	88.9 s	+2.00 s
3Kumho Solus 4S HA32+	90.4 s	+3.50 s
4Debica Navigator 3	91.1 s	+4.20 s
5Vredestein Quatrac Pro+	91.2 s	+4.30 s
6Sunny NC501	91.6 s	+4.70 s

The difference between best and worst was 5.4% (4.7 s).

Results

The Nokian Tires Seasonproof 2 takes first place in this test with the highest point score, demonstrating that mid-segment producers can now compete with premium brands. This Finnish tire proves particularly impressive on wet surfaces, offering the highest level of safety in wet conditions with excellent handling characteristics. The tire also excels in snowy conditions, winning the handling competition on snow and delivering very good braking performance. On dry asphalt, it performs very well, though it doesn't quite match the Michelin in outright dry grip. The main weakness is its high rolling resistance, which impacts fuel efficiency. Overall, the Seasonproof 2 provides consistently strong performance across all conditions without surprising the driver in any situation.

Dry96.6%

Wet100%

Snow98.5%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (6)

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	2^nd / 6	136 ft	+8 ft
Dry HandlingLower is better	5^th / 6	113.6 s	+0.60 s
Wet BrakingLower is better	1^st / 6	94 ft	Best in this discipline
Wet HandlingLower is better	1^st / 6	73.8 s	Best in this discipline
Snow BrakingLower is better	3^rd / 6	53 ft	+1 ft
Snow HandlingLower is better	1^st / 6	86.9 s	Best in this discipline

Price: 588.00

The Michelin CrossClimate 2 is described as a perfectly balanced all-season tire that often serves as the benchmark for this type of tire. It wins against the Nokian on dry asphalt and snow, showing only slightly less capability on wet surfaces. The tire delivers the highest level of safety with excellent steering precision across all conditions. It offers the best handling properties on dry asphalt among all tested tires and demonstrates excellent parameters in winter conditions. A significant advantage is its low rolling resistance, contributing to good fuel economy. The CrossClimate 2 represents premium quality with no significant weaknesses, though it loses the top spot to the Nokian primarily due to its slightly reduced wet weather performance.

Dry99.9%

Wet93.5%

Snow98.9%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (6)

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	1^st / 6	128 ft	Best in this discipline
Dry HandlingLower is better	2^nd / 6	113.2 s	+0.20 s
Wet BrakingLower is better	3^rd / 6	104 ft	+10 ft
Wet HandlingLower is better	5^th / 6	76.1 s	+2.30 s
Snow BrakingLower is better	1^st / 6	52 ft	Best in this discipline
Snow HandlingLower is better	2^nd / 6	88.9 s	+2.00 s

Price: 656.00

The Dębica Navigator 3 achieves a podium finish, which represents a significant success for this Polish budget-segment tire. The tire is properly balanced with similar performance levels across all road conditions, meaning it doesn't surprise the driver in any situation and is perceived as safe. It wins the competition on the dry handling circuit and achieves the lowest rolling resistance in the test, making it the most fuel-efficient option. The tire also demonstrates high lateral grip on wet surfaces. However, its braking performance on wet asphalt is only average, which prevents it from scoring higher. The Navigator 3 offers excellent value for money with consistent, predictable performance.

Dry94.8%

Wet90%

Snow95%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (6)

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	4^th / 6	142 ft	+14 ft
Dry HandlingLower is better	1^st / 6	113 s	Best in this discipline
Wet BrakingLower is better	5^th / 6	114 ft	+20 ft
Wet HandlingLower is better	3^rd / 6	75.7 s	+1.90 s
Snow BrakingLower is better	5^th / 6	54 ft	+2 ft
Snow HandlingLower is better	4^th / 6	91.1 s	+4.20 s

Price: 439.00

The Kumho Solus 4S HA32+ shares third place with the Dębica, showing a similar characteristic of balanced parameters across different surfaces. The Korean tire outperforms the Dębica on wet surfaces and snow, providing better grip in these conditions. It also features a low rolling resistance coefficient, contributing to good fuel efficiency. The tire's strength lies in its consistent behavior across varying conditions, making it predictable for drivers. However, it loses points to the Dębica on dry asphalt performance and in the rolling resistance category. While it doesn't win any individual test, its average performance on lateral wet grip is noted, and it shows an extended braking distance on dry surfaces, which are its main drawbacks.

Dry93.3%

Wet92.6%

Snow96.8%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (6)

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	6^th / 6	147 ft	+19 ft
Dry HandlingLower is better	3^rd / 6	113.3 s	+0.30 s
Wet BrakingLower is better	4^th / 6	107 ft	+13 ft
Wet HandlingLower is better	4^th / 6	75.9 s	+2.10 s
Snow BrakingLower is better	2^nd / 6	53 ft	+1 ft
Snow HandlingLower is better	3^rd / 6	90.4 s	+3.50 s

Price: 418.00

The Vredestein Quatrac Pro+ finishes in fifth place, losing out to its immediate rivals primarily due to poor fuel efficiency scores and weaker snow performance. The Dutch tire is not as well-balanced as competitors, showing very good performance on wet asphalt with short braking distances and high lateral grip, while also performing reasonably well on dry surfaces. However, it significantly loses points in winter conditions, where it demonstrates the weakest snow performance in the test. The tire also suffers from the highest rolling resistance coefficient in the group, negatively impacting fuel economy. Despite these shortcomings, the Quatrac Pro+ maintains strong wet weather capabilities, making it suitable for drivers prioritizing wet performance over winter competence.

Dry94.1%

Wet95.5%

Snow93.6%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (6)

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	5^th / 6	144 ft	+16 ft
Dry HandlingLower is better	6^th / 6	113.7 s	+0.70 s
Wet BrakingLower is better	2^nd / 6	101 ft	+7 ft
Wet HandlingLower is better	2^nd / 6	74.9 s	+1.10 s
Snow BrakingLower is better	6^th / 6	56 ft	+4 ft
Snow HandlingLower is better	5^th / 6	91.2 s	+4.30 s

Price: 489.00

The Sunny NC501 finishes last in the test with an average point score, though it maintains required safety margins throughout. The Chinese budget tire loses the most points on wet surfaces, where it performs poorly with the longest braking distances and weakest handling characteristics. On dry roads and in winter conditions, the NC501 performs at an average level without any particular strengths or weaknesses. The tire also suffers from high rolling resistance, impacting fuel efficiency negatively. While it offers decent dry road parameters, the significant performance gap on wet asphalt is concerning. The price is not particularly attractive compared to better-performing alternatives, making it difficult to recommend despite meeting basic safety requirements.

Dry96.7%

Wet87.4%

Snow95%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (6)

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	2^nd / 6	136 ft	+8 ft
Dry HandlingLower is better	4^th / 6	113.4 s	+0.40 s
Wet BrakingLower is better	6^th / 6	116 ft	+22 ft
Wet HandlingLower is better	6^th / 6	78.5 s	+4.70 s
Snow BrakingLower is better	4^th / 6	54 ft	+2 ft
Snow HandlingLower is better	6^th / 6	91.6 s	+4.70 s

Price: 442.00

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