Polish automotive publication Motor tested seven all-season tires in size 215/55 R17 for issue 48/2025. The lineup included two premium tires from Michelin and Continental, three mid-segment options from Nokian Tires, Vredestein, and Yokohama, and two budget choices from Polish brand Dębica and Chinese manufacturer Sunny.

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
Snow Traction: 3.1 → 24.9 mph

The most interesting result is Nokian Tires' new Seasonproof 2 taking overall victory despite being a mid-segment tire competing against premium products. It scored maximum points in wet conditions, winning every wet test category. The testers noted this as evidence that mid-segment tires are now a real threat to premium products in the rankings.

Michelin and Continental showed different strengths. The CrossClimate 2 was best in snow with the shortest braking distances and fastest acceleration, plus it dominated dry braking. The AllSeasonContact 2 was the most consistent tire across all surfaces, which the testers highlighted as a safety benefit since it won't surprise drivers when conditions change.

In the budget segment, the Polish Dębica Navigator 3 beat the pricier mid-segment Yokohama BluEarth-4S AW21. The Dębica delivered steady results throughout and had the lowest rolling resistance. The Yokohama only performed well on wet surfaces and was the noisiest tire with the worst fuel efficiency.

The Chinese Sunny NC501 raised safety concerns. It performed acceptably on dry roads and snow but failed on wet surfaces. The testers described its wet braking as borderline dangerous, warning it does not provide adequate safety during emergency stops in the rain.

Dry

Michelin won dry braking by a clear margin. Nokian, Sunny and Continental were grouped together behind.

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
3Sunny NC501	136 ft	+8 ft	20 mph
4Continental AllSeasonContact 2	136 ft	+8 ft	20 mph
5Debica Navigator 3	142 ft	+14 ft	26 mph
6Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21	144 ft	+16 ft	27 mph
6Vredestein Quatrac Pro+	144 ft	+16 ft	27 mph

The difference between best and worst was 12.6% (16 ft ≈ 1.1 Car Lengths). From 80 mph, the Vredestein Quatrac Pro+ would still be travelling at 27 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.

Continental was quickest but just 1.6 seconds covered all seven tires in dry handling.

Dry Handling
Position / Tire	Result	Gap to best
1Continental AllSeasonContact 2	112.1 s	Best
2Debica Navigator 3	113 s	+0.90 s
3Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21	113.1 s	+1.00 s
4Michelin CrossClimate 2	113.2 s	+1.10 s
5Sunny NC501	113.4 s	+1.30 s
6Nokian Seasonproof 2	113.6 s	+1.50 s
7Vredestein Quatrac Pro+	113.7 s	+1.60 s

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

Wet

Nokian stopped over 20 feet shorter than last-placed Sunny, with Continental second.

Wet Braking
Position / Tire	Result	Gap to best	Residual speed
1Nokian Seasonproof 2	95 ft	Best	0 mph
2Continental AllSeasonContact 2	99 ft	+4 ft	16 mph
3Vredestein Quatrac Pro+	101 ft	+6 ft	20 mph
4Michelin CrossClimate 2	104 ft	+9 ft	24 mph
5Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21	106 ft	+11 ft	26 mph
6Debica Navigator 3	114 ft	+19 ft	32 mph
7Sunny NC501	116 ft	+21 ft	34 mph

The difference between best and worst was 22.1% (21 ft ≈ 1.4 Car Lengths). From 80 mph, the Sunny NC501 would still be travelling at 34 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.

Nokian continued its wet dominance in handling. Sunny was again last, over 4 seconds behind.

Wet Handling
Position / Tire	Result	Gap to best
1Nokian Seasonproof 2	74.2 s	Best
2Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21	74.6 s	+0.40 s
3Vredestein Quatrac Pro+	74.9 s	+0.70 s
4Continental AllSeasonContact 2	75.3 s	+1.10 s
5Debica Navigator 3	75.7 s	+1.50 s
6Michelin CrossClimate 2	76.1 s	+1.90 s
7Sunny NC501	78.6 s	+4.40 s

The difference between best and worst was 5.9% (4.4 s).

Nokian led aquaplaning resistance by a big margin. Sunny was again weakest, struggling to clear water.

Straight Aqua
Position / Tire	Result	Gap to best
1Nokian Seasonproof 2	57.3 mph	Best
2Michelin CrossClimate 2	53.3 mph	-4.0 mph
3Continental AllSeasonContact 2	52.2 mph	-5.1 mph
4Debica Navigator 3	51.3 mph	-6.0 mph
5Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21	49.8 mph	-7.5 mph
6Vredestein Quatrac Pro+	49.1 mph	-8.2 mph
7Sunny NC501	46.0 mph	-11.3 mph

The difference between best and worst was 19.6% (11.3 mph).

Snow

Michelin topped snow braking ahead of Nokian and Continental. Vredestein needed the most distance to stop.

Snow Braking
Position / Tire	Result	Gap to best	Residual speed
1Michelin CrossClimate 2	52 ft	Best	0 mph
2Continental AllSeasonContact 2	53 ft	+1 ft	14 mph
2Nokian Seasonproof 2	53 ft	+1 ft	14 mph
4Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21	54 ft	+2 ft	18 mph
4Sunny NC501	54 ft	+2 ft	18 mph
6Debica Navigator 3	54 ft	+2 ft	19 mph
7Vredestein 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.

Michelin was quickest to accelerate on snow, Yokohama slowest.

Snow Traction
Position / Tire	Result	Gap to best
1Michelin CrossClimate 2	5.2 s	Best
2Continental AllSeasonContact 2	5.5 s	+0.30 s
3Sunny NC501	5.6 s	+0.40 s
4Debica Navigator 3	5.7 s	+0.50 s
5Nokian Seasonproof 2	5.8 s	+0.60 s
6Vredestein Quatrac Pro+	5.9 s	+0.70 s
7Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21	6 s	+0.80 s

The difference between best and worst was 15.4% (0.8 s).

Nokian was fastest on the snow handling track, nearly 6 seconds quicker than last-placed Yokohama.

Snow Handling
Position / Tire	Result	Gap to best
1Nokian Seasonproof 2	86.8 s	Best
2Michelin CrossClimate 2	88.9 s	+2.10 s
3Continental AllSeasonContact 2	89.2 s	+2.40 s
4Debica Navigator 3	91.2 s	+4.40 s
4Vredestein Quatrac Pro+	91.2 s	+4.40 s
6Sunny NC501	91.5 s	+4.70 s
7Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21	92.5 s	+5.70 s

The difference between best and worst was 6.6% (5.7 s).

Comfort

Nokian was quietest, Yokohama loudest by over 3dB.

Noise
Position / Tire	Result	Gap to best
1Nokian Seasonproof 2	69.4 dB	Best
2Michelin CrossClimate 2	70.4 dB	+1.00 dB
3Vredestein Quatrac Pro+	70.5 dB	+1.10 dB
4Sunny NC501	70.8 dB	+1.40 dB
5Continental AllSeasonContact 2	70.9 dB	+1.50 dB
6Debica Navigator 3	71.4 dB	+2.00 dB
7Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21	72.6 dB	+3.20 dB

The difference between best and worst was 4.6% (3.2 dB).

Value

Budget tire Dębica had the lowest rolling resistance. Yokohama was worst for fuel efficiency.

Rolling Resistance
Position / Tire	Result	Gap to best	Extra fuel / year
1Debica Navigator 3	6.48 kg/t	Best	$0
2Continental AllSeasonContact 2	6.71 kg/t	+0.23 kg/t	$10
3Michelin CrossClimate 2	6.85 kg/t	+0.37 kg/t	$17
4Sunny NC501	7.9 kg/t	+1.42 kg/t	$64
5Nokian Seasonproof 2	8.03 kg/t	+1.55 kg/t	$70
6Vredestein Quatrac Pro+	8.04 kg/t	+1.56 kg/t	$71
7Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21	8.33 kg/t	+1.85 kg/t	$84

The difference between best and worst was 28.5% (1.85 kg / t). Over 12,000 miles a year at $3.60/gal, the Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21 uses about 23 gal ($84) more fuel than the Debica Navigator 3.

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Results

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The Nokian Tires Seasonproof 2 is the newest product from the Finnish manufacturer and emerges as the test winner with the highest overall score. This mid-segment tire achieves a perfect score on wet surfaces, delivering the best performance in this category among all competitors. While it slightly trails the premium tires in snow conditions, it still handles winter driving competently. On dry roads, the Seasonproof 2 performs at a level comparable to top premium products. The tire also stands out as the quietest in the test, contributing to a comfortable driving experience. Nokian Tires, traditionally classified in the mid-segment, clearly demonstrates premium-level aspirations with this well-rounded product.

Dry96.3%

Wet100%

Snow95.8%

Comfort100%

Rolling Resistance80.7%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (10)

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 / 7	136 ft	+8 ft
Dry HandlingLower is better	6^th / 7	113.6 s	+1.50 s
Wet BrakingLower is better	1^st / 7	95 ft	Best in this discipline
Wet HandlingLower is better	1^st / 7	74.2 s	Best in this discipline
Straight AquaHigher is better	1^st / 7	57.3 mph	Best in this discipline
Snow BrakingLower is better	2^nd / 7	53 ft	+1 ft
Snow TractionLower is better	5^th / 7	5.8 s	+0.60 s
Snow HandlingLower is better	1^st / 7	86.8 s	Best in this discipline
NoiseLower is better	1^st / 7	69.4 dB	Best in this discipline
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	5^th / 7	8.031 kg/t	+1.55 kg/t

Origin: Finland
Price: 614.00

Motor Recommended Godna polecenia

The Michelin CrossClimate 2 excels in winter conditions, winning the snow competition outright with the best braking and acceleration performance. It also delivers very strong results on dry surfaces, particularly dominating the dry braking test where it significantly outperforms all rivals. The CrossClimate 2 loses the most points in wet asphalt competitions compared to its other categories, yet still provides a high level of safety in these conditions. As a premium-segment tire manufactured in Spain, it offers predictable and confidence-inspiring handling characteristics. The tire also achieves good fuel efficiency with relatively low rolling resistance.

Dry99.5%

Wet94.2%

Snow99.2%

Comfort98.6%

Rolling Resistance94.6%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (10)

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 / 7	128 ft	Best in this discipline
Dry HandlingLower is better	4^th / 7	113.2 s	+1.10 s
Wet BrakingLower is better	4^th / 7	104 ft	+9 ft
Wet HandlingLower is better	6^th / 7	76.1 s	+1.90 s
Straight AquaHigher is better	2^nd / 7	53.3 mph	-4.0 mph
Snow BrakingLower is better	1^st / 7	52 ft	Best in this discipline
Snow TractionLower is better	1^st / 7	5.2 s	Best in this discipline
Snow HandlingLower is better	2^nd / 7	88.9 s	+2.10 s
NoiseLower is better	2^nd / 7	70.4 dB	+1.00 dB
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	3^rd / 7	6.851 kg/t	+0.37 kg/t

Origin: Spain
Price: 673.00

Motor Recommended Godna polecenia

The Continental AllSeasonContact 2 proves to be a very well-balanced tire that delivers a consistently high level of safety across all conditions. Notably, the tire performs comparably on every surface type, which makes it predictable and unlikely to surprise the driver with unexpected behavior. This consistency is a key safety attribute for an all-season tire. The AllSeasonContact 2 also benefits from low rolling resistance, contributing to better fuel economy. Manufactured in France, this premium-segment product demonstrates Continental's reputation for producing tires with excellent all-round parameters and dependable performance.

Dry96.8%

Wet96.6%

Snow96.3%

Comfort97.9%

Rolling Resistance96.6%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (10)

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 / 7	136 ft	+8 ft
Dry HandlingLower is better	1^st / 7	112.1 s	Best in this discipline
Wet BrakingLower is better	2^nd / 7	99 ft	+4 ft
Wet HandlingLower is better	4^th / 7	75.3 s	+1.10 s
Straight AquaHigher is better	3^rd / 7	52.2 mph	-5.1 mph
Snow BrakingLower is better	2^nd / 7	53 ft	+1 ft
Snow TractionLower is better	2^nd / 7	5.5 s	+0.30 s
Snow HandlingLower is better	3^rd / 7	89.2 s	+2.40 s
NoiseLower is better	5^th / 7	70.9 dB	+1.50 dB
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	2^nd / 7	6.706 kg/t	+0.23 kg/t

Origin: France
Price: 610.00

The Vredestein Quatrac Pro+ represents a reasonably well-balanced option within the mid-segment category. Its performance on both dry and wet asphalt is slightly weaker than premium-class competitors, but remains consistent across these surfaces. The tire's main weaknesses are its average snow performance parameters and a relatively high rolling resistance coefficient, which may impact fuel consumption. Manufactured in Hungary, the Quatrac Pro+ offers decent value as a mid-priced option, though drivers seeking the highest performance levels may want to consider the premium alternatives.

Dry93.7%

Wet95.2%

Snow91.9%

Comfort98.4%

Rolling Resistance80.6%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (10)

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 / 7	144 ft	+16 ft
Dry HandlingLower is better	7^th / 7	113.7 s	+1.60 s
Wet BrakingLower is better	3^rd / 7	101 ft	+6 ft
Wet HandlingLower is better	3^rd / 7	74.9 s	+0.70 s
Straight AquaHigher is better	6^th / 7	49.1 mph	-8.2 mph
Snow BrakingLower is better	7^th / 7	56 ft	+4 ft
Snow TractionLower is better	6^th / 7	5.9 s	+0.70 s
Snow HandlingLower is better	4^th / 7	91.2 s	+4.40 s
NoiseLower is better	3^rd / 7	70.5 dB	+1.10 dB
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	6^th / 7	8.042 kg/t	+1.56 kg/t

Origin: Hungary
Price: 537.00

The Dębica Navigator 3 confirms its reputation as a capable budget tire with its fifth-place finish and respectable point total. This Polish-manufactured tire competes effectively against more expensive rivals and achieves stable, consistent results across all test categories. It never fails in any discipline and secures high positions in several tests, including winning the rolling resistance competition outright, making it the most fuel-efficient tire in the test. As the least expensive tire in the comparison, the Navigator 3 offers excellent value for cost-conscious drivers who don't want to compromise significantly on safety or performance.

Dry94.4%

Wet90.6%

Snow93.8%

Comfort97.2%

Rolling Resistance100%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (10)

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 / 7	142 ft	+14 ft
Dry HandlingLower is better	2^nd / 7	113 s	+0.90 s
Wet BrakingLower is better	6^th / 7	114 ft	+19 ft
Wet HandlingLower is better	5^th / 7	75.7 s	+1.50 s
Straight AquaHigher is better	4^th / 7	51.3 mph	-6.0 mph
Snow BrakingLower is better	6^th / 7	54 ft	+2 ft
Snow TractionLower is better	4^th / 7	5.7 s	+0.50 s
Snow HandlingLower is better	4^th / 7	91.2 s	+4.40 s
NoiseLower is better	6^th / 7	71.4 dB	+2.00 dB
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	1^st / 7	6.478 kg/t	Best in this discipline

Origin: Poland
Price: 455.00

The Yokohama BluEarth-4S AW21 performs below expectations in this test. The tire only manages competitive results in wet conditions, while taking last or near-last positions in most other categories. Disappointingly, it loses the overall competition to the budget-focused Dębica despite being more expensive. The BluEarth-4S AW21 also records the highest noise levels and the worst rolling resistance of all tested tires, negatively impacting both comfort and fuel efficiency. Manufactured in the Philippines, this mid-segment tire struggles to justify its price point given its underwhelming overall performance.

Dry94%

Wet93.6%

Snow92.1%

Comfort95.6%

Rolling Resistance77.8%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (10)

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 / 7	144 ft	+16 ft
Dry HandlingLower is better	3^rd / 7	113.1 s	+1.00 s
Wet BrakingLower is better	5^th / 7	106 ft	+11 ft
Wet HandlingLower is better	2^nd / 7	74.6 s	+0.40 s
Straight AquaHigher is better	5^th / 7	49.8 mph	-7.5 mph
Snow BrakingLower is better	4^th / 7	54 ft	+2 ft
Snow TractionLower is better	7^th / 7	6 s	+0.80 s
Snow HandlingLower is better	7^th / 7	92.5 s	+5.70 s
NoiseLower is better	7^th / 7	72.6 dB	+3.20 dB
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	7^th / 7	8.326 kg/t	+1.85 kg/t

Origin: Philippines
Price: 494.00

The Sunny NC501 finishes last in the overall rankings with an average point score. This Chinese-manufactured budget tire proves to be an improperly balanced product. While it performs adequately on dry surfaces and in winter conditions, it fails significantly on wet asphalt, losing all wet-surface tests. Most critically, the NC501 does not provide the required level of safety during emergency wet braking situations, with results described as being on the borderline of acceptability. Drivers should be particularly cautious about this tire's limitations in rainy conditions, where its shortcomings could pose genuine safety concerns.

Dry96.3%

Wet87.2%

Snow94.4%

Comfort98%

Rolling Resistance82%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (10)

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	3^rd / 7	136 ft	+8 ft
Dry HandlingLower is better	5^th / 7	113.4 s	+1.30 s
Wet BrakingLower is better	7^th / 7	116 ft	+21 ft
Wet HandlingLower is better	7^th / 7	78.6 s	+4.40 s
Straight AquaHigher is better	7^th / 7	46.0 mph	-11.3 mph
Snow BrakingLower is better	4^th / 7	54 ft	+2 ft
Snow TractionLower is better	3^rd / 7	5.6 s	+0.40 s
Snow HandlingLower is better	6^th / 7	91.5 s	+4.70 s
NoiseLower is better	4^th / 7	70.8 dB	+1.40 dB
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	4^th / 7	7.899 kg/t	+1.42 kg/t

Origin: China
Price: 463.00

Tire	Nokian Seasonproof 2	Michelin CrossClimate 2	Continental AllSeasonContact 2	Vredestein Quatrac Pro+	Debica Navigator 3	Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21	Sunny NC501
Position	1^st	2^nd	3^rd	4^th	5^th	6^th	7^th
Category scores (% of best)
Dry	96.3%	99.5%	96.8%	93.7%	94.4%	94%	96.3%
Wet	100%	94.2%	96.6%	95.2%	90.6%	93.6%	87.2%
Snow	95.8%	99.2%	96.3%	91.9%	93.8%	92.1%	94.4%
Comfort	100%	98.6%	97.9%	98.4%	97.2%	95.6%	98%
Rolling Resistance	80.7%	94.6%	96.6%	80.6%	100%	77.8%	82%
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