Die Reifentester, the test team of Dirk Vincken and Joachim Fischer, tested eight all season tires in 195/55 R16, a size many small cars wear from the factory. The test cars were a VW Polo, Skoda Fabia and Seat Ibiza. The summer tests were run at Bridgestone's European proving ground at Aprilia near Rome, and the snow tests at Nokian's White Hell facility near Ivalo in Finnish Lapland.

The Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 won, and it was the only tire rated very good overall. It stopped shortest in the dry by more than two meters, won both aquaplaning tests and shared the best snow handling score with the Michelin. Its weakest result was fifth place in dry handling. The Michelin CrossClimate 2 was second, with the best winter result of the eight, and the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 was third, with the shortest wet braking, the strongest snow traction and the lowest rolling resistance.

Test setup & methodology

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

Recorded test conditions

Dry Braking: 62.1 → 0.0 mph
Wet Braking: 49.7 → 0.0 mph
Snow Braking: 31.1 → 0.0 mph

Die Reifentester publish grades rather than total points. The overall grades put the Pirelli alone at the top, five tires on good, and the Hankook and Falken on satisfactory. To separate the five good tires we used the test's own summer and winter grades, which are weighted 75 and 25 per cent. The Michelin is second on its very good winter grade and the Continental third, while the Bridgestone, Goodyear and Vredestein share fourth. The Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was the test's reference tire. That only means it was the 100 per cent baseline for the percentage figures, and it was graded like the rest. Handling, comfort and noise are the testers' scored assessments, shown here out of 10. Braking, aquaplaning, traction and rolling resistance are measured.

Dry

Dry braking from 62 mph is usually where all season tires give away the most, and the Pirelli stood apart from the field. It stopped in 126 feet, with the Michelin and Bridgestone next and almost level with each other. The Falken needed 148 feet, the longest in the test. For context, Die Reifentester also had a summer tire in 225/45 R17 on an Opel Astra on track at the same time, and it averaged around 118 feet.

Dry Braking
Position / Tire	Result	Gap to best	Residual speed
1Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3	126 ft	Best	0 mph
2Michelin CrossClimate 2	133 ft	+7 ft	19 mph
3Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6	133 ft	+7 ft	19 mph
4Hankook Kinergy 4S2	136 ft	+10 ft	22 mph
5Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3	140 ft	+14 ft	25 mph
6Continental AllSeasonContact 2	140 ft	+14 ft	25 mph
7Vredestein Quatrac	141 ft	+15 ft	26 mph
8Falken EUROALL SEASON AS210	148 ft	+22 ft	31 mph

The difference between best and worst was 17.5% (22 ft ≈ 1.5 Car Lengths). From 80 mph, the Falken EUROALL SEASON AS210 would still be travelling at 31 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.

The Michelin was the only tire rated very good in dry handling, with a balanced, sporty feel and willing turn-in. The other seven were all rated good and were closely spaced. The Falken and Hankook were next, both keen to turn in, while the Vredestein and Bridgestone were the least precise. All of the testing was done between 15 and 20°C. The testers point out that all season tires tend to go greasy in fast corners above about 25°C.

Subj. Dry Handling
Position / Tire	Result	Gap to best
1Michelin CrossClimate 2	8.2 Points	Best
2Falken EUROALL SEASON AS210	7.9 Points	-0.30 Points
3Hankook Kinergy 4S2	7.8 Points	-0.40 Points
4Continental AllSeasonContact 2	7.7 Points	-0.50 Points
5Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3	7.6 Points	-0.60 Points
6Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3	7.5 Points	-0.70 Points
6Vredestein Quatrac	7.5 Points	-0.70 Points
8Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6	7.4 Points	-0.80 Points

The difference between best and worst was 9.8% (0.8 Points).

Wet

Wet braking from 50 mph went to the Continental at 112 feet, with the Goodyear, Pirelli and Bridgestone within two meters of it. The Vredestein, Hankook and Michelin were grouped together about three meters behind the Continental, and the Falken was longest at 126 feet.

Wet Braking
Position / Tire	Result	Gap to best	Residual speed
1Continental AllSeasonContact 2	112 ft	Best	0 mph
2Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3	116 ft	+4 ft	14 mph
3Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3	116 ft	+4 ft	15 mph
4Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6	118 ft	+6 ft	17 mph
5Vredestein Quatrac	123 ft	+11 ft	23 mph
6Hankook Kinergy 4S2	123 ft	+11 ft	24 mph
6Michelin CrossClimate 2	123 ft	+11 ft	24 mph
8Falken EUROALL SEASON AS210	126 ft	+14 ft	26 mph

The difference between best and worst was 12.1% (14 ft ≈ 0.9 Car Lengths). From 80 mph, the Falken EUROALL SEASON AS210 would still be travelling at 26 mph when the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 had stopped.

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

The Goodyear scored highest for wet handling, steering accurately and staying stable under braking with a calm rear end. The Pirelli was second and the Vredestein and Bridgestone followed. The Michelin scored lowest, and the testers found it and the Falken could not settle between understeer and oversteer, with the rear tending to come round on a lift.

Subj. Wet Handling
Position / Tire	Result	Gap to best
1Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3	8.4 Points	Best
2Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3	8.1 Points	-0.30 Points
3Vredestein Quatrac	7.9 Points	-0.50 Points
4Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6	7.8 Points	-0.60 Points
5Hankook Kinergy 4S2	7.4 Points	-1.00 Points
6Continental AllSeasonContact 2	7.3 Points	-1.10 Points
7Falken EUROALL SEASON AS210	7.2 Points	-1.20 Points
8Michelin CrossClimate 2	7 Points	-1.40 Points

The difference between best and worst was 16.7% (1.4 Points).

The Pirelli won both aquaplaning tests. In a straight line it held on to 54.0 mph, a clear margin over the Hankook, Goodyear and Bridgestone, which were almost level with each other. On the curve the Goodyear and Hankook were closest to it. The Continental was last in both tests.

Straight Aqua
Position / Tire	Result	Gap to best
1Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3	54.0 mph	Best
2Hankook Kinergy 4S2	50.3 mph	-3.7 mph
3Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3	50.2 mph	-3.8 mph
4Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6	50.1 mph	-3.9 mph
5Falken EUROALL SEASON AS210	49.0 mph	-5.0 mph
6Michelin CrossClimate 2	48.1 mph	-5.9 mph
7Vredestein Quatrac	47.9 mph	-6.1 mph
8Continental AllSeasonContact 2	46.7 mph	-7.3 mph

The difference between best and worst was 13.5% (7.3 mph).

The curved aquaplaning figure is the highest cornering speed the car could hold through 7 mm of standing water.

Curved Aquaplaning
Position / Tire	Result	Gap to best
1Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3	231.3 ft/s²	Best
2Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3	223.8 ft/s²	-7.5 ft/s²
3Hankook Kinergy 4S2	219.8 ft/s²	-11.5 ft/s²
4Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6	204.7 ft/s²	-26.6 ft/s²
5Falken EUROALL SEASON AS210	200.5 ft/s²	-30.8 ft/s²
6Michelin CrossClimate 2	195.5 ft/s²	-35.8 ft/s²
7Vredestein Quatrac	187.7 ft/s²	-43.6 ft/s²
8Continental AllSeasonContact 2	186.0 ft/s²	-45.3 ft/s²

The difference between best and worst was 19.6% (45.3 ft/s²).

Snow

The snow tests were run on hard-packed snow. Snow braking from 31 mph was close: the Michelin stopped shortest, and the next six were all within 1.2 meters of it. The Vredestein was longest.

Snow Braking
Position / Tire	Result	Gap to best	Residual speed
1Michelin CrossClimate 2	82 ft	Best	0 mph
2Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3	84 ft	+2 ft	13 mph
3Continental AllSeasonContact 2	85 ft	+3 ft	14 mph
4Falken EUROALL SEASON AS210	85 ft	+3 ft	16 mph
5Hankook Kinergy 4S2	86 ft	+4 ft	16 mph
6Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3	86 ft	+4 ft	17 mph
6Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6	86 ft	+4 ft	17 mph
8Vredestein Quatrac	88 ft	+6 ft	21 mph

The difference between best and worst was 7.2% (6 ft ≈ 0.4 Car Lengths). From 80 mph, the Vredestein Quatrac would still be travelling at 21 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 traction was measured as the average pulling force while accelerating to 22 mph. The Continental led clearly, with the Pirelli and Michelin almost level behind it. The Falken and Hankook were last, and close together.

Snow Traction
Position / Tire	Result	Gap to best
1Continental AllSeasonContact 2	534 lbf	Best
2Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3	512 lbf	-22 lbf
3Michelin CrossClimate 2	509 lbf	-25 lbf
4Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3	484 lbf	-50 lbf
5Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6	480 lbf	-54 lbf
6Vredestein Quatrac	475 lbf	-59 lbf
7Falken EUROALL SEASON AS210	467 lbf	-67 lbf
8Hankook Kinergy 4S2	466 lbf	-68 lbf

The difference between best and worst was 12.8% (68 lbf).

No tire was rated very good for snow handling. The Michelin and Pirelli shared the top score, with good lateral grip and a predictable balance. The Goodyear was a little behind them on traction, and the Continental and Vredestein were close behind the Goodyear. The Bridgestone was lower again. The Falken and Hankook were last, and the testers felt neither gave the driver enough confidence.

Subj. Snow Handling
Position / Tire	Result	Gap to best
1Michelin CrossClimate 2	7.6 Points	Best
1Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3	7.6 Points	Best
3Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3	7.3 Points	-0.30 Points
4Vredestein Quatrac	7.2 Points	-0.40 Points
4Continental AllSeasonContact 2	7.2 Points	-0.40 Points
6Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6	6.9 Points	-0.70 Points
7Falken EUROALL SEASON AS210	6.6 Points	-1.00 Points
8Hankook Kinergy 4S2	6.4 Points	-1.20 Points

The difference between best and worst was 15.8% (1.2 Points).

Comfort

The Falken was the most comfortable tire and the quietest. The Vredestein was just behind it in both tests, and the Pirelli matched the Vredestein for comfort. The Continental and Hankook were the noisiest and the least comfortable, with more drumming and vibration on rough roads.

Subj. Comfort
Position / Tire	Result	Gap to best
1Falken EUROALL SEASON AS210	8.1 Points	Best
2Vredestein Quatrac	8 Points	-0.10 Points
2Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3	8 Points	-0.10 Points
4Michelin CrossClimate 2	7.7 Points	-0.40 Points
5Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3	7.6 Points	-0.50 Points
6Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6	7.5 Points	-0.60 Points
7Continental AllSeasonContact 2	7.2 Points	-0.90 Points
8Hankook Kinergy 4S2	7.1 Points	-1.00 Points

The difference between best and worst was 12.3% (1 Points).

Subj. Noise
Position / Tire	Result	Gap to best
1Falken EUROALL SEASON AS210	8.1 Points	Best
2Vredestein Quatrac	8 Points	-0.10 Points
3Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3	7.8 Points	-0.30 Points
4Michelin CrossClimate 2	7.7 Points	-0.40 Points
5Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3	7.6 Points	-0.50 Points
6Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6	7.5 Points	-0.60 Points
7Hankook Kinergy 4S2	7.2 Points	-0.90 Points
8Continental AllSeasonContact 2	7.1 Points	-1.00 Points

The difference between best and worst was 12.3% (1 Points).

Rolling Resistance

The Continental had the lowest rolling resistance by a clear margin, followed by the Michelin. The Falken was highest, with the Goodyear second highest. In the high-speed test every tire completed its speed rating.

Rolling Resistance
Position / Tire	Result	Gap to best	Extra fuel / year
1Continental AllSeasonContact 2	6.7 kg/t	Best	$0
2Michelin CrossClimate 2	7.2 kg/t	+0.50 kg/t	$22
3Vredestein Quatrac	7.5 kg/t	+0.80 kg/t	$35
4Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3	7.6 kg/t	+0.90 kg/t	$39
5Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6	7.7 kg/t	+1.00 kg/t	$44
6Hankook Kinergy 4S2	8.1 kg/t	+1.40 kg/t	$61
7Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3	8.2 kg/t	+1.50 kg/t	$66
8Falken EUROALL SEASON AS210	9 kg/t	+2.30 kg/t	$101

The difference between best and worst was 34.3% (2.3 kg / t). Over 12,000 miles a year at $3.60/gal, the Falken EUROALL SEASON AS210 uses about 28 gal ($101) more fuel than the Continental AllSeasonContact 2.

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Results

The Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 is a clear winner. It was the only tire without a weak area, and it was clearly best at dry braking, the test that still separates all season tires from summer tires. The rest of the field split by priorities. The Michelin had the best winter result, and the Continental had the best snow traction as well as the shortest wet braking. The Bridgestone and Goodyear were better in summer conditions than in winter. The Vredestein was a quiet, comfortable all-rounder. The Hankook and Falken fell behind on snow. The full charts, including residual speeds and each tire's percentage against the Goodyear reference, are in Die Reifentester's original test.

The Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 was the clear test winner and the only tire rated very good overall. It was very strong in summer conditions and good throughout the winter tests, and it was the most balanced tire in the field. It is easy to recommend for year-round use.

Dry98.8%

Wet97.6%

Snow97.1%

Comfort97.5%

Rolling Resistance88.2%

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	1^st / 8	126 ft	Best in this discipline
Subj. Dry HandlingHigher is better	5^th / 8	7.6 Points	-0.60 Points
Wet BrakingLower is better	3^rd / 8	116 ft	+4 ft
Subj. Wet HandlingHigher is better	2^nd / 8	8.1 Points	-0.30 Points
Straight AquaHigher is better	1^st / 8	54.0 mph	Best in this discipline
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better	1^st / 8	231.3 ft/s²	Best in this discipline
Snow BrakingLower is better	2^nd / 8	84 ft	+2 ft
Snow TractionHigher is better	2^nd / 8	512 lbf	-22 lbf
Subj. Snow HandlingHigher is better	1^st / 8	7.6 Points	Best in this discipline
Subj. ComfortHigher is better	2^nd / 8	8 Points	-0.10 Points
Subj. NoiseHigher is better	3^rd / 8	7.8 Points	-0.30 Points
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	4^th / 8	7.6 kg/t	+0.90 kg/t

Origin: Romania
Weight: 5.98 kgs
Tread: 7.0 mm
Price: 128.00

Die Reifentester Good gut

The Michelin CrossClimate 2 finished second, and it was the best choice here for drivers who see real snow. It was consistently good in summer and winter conditions, held back only by its wet handling, wet braking and aquaplaning.

Dry95.5%

Wet88.7%

Snow98.2%

Comfort95.1%

Rolling Resistance93.1%

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	2^nd / 8	133 ft	+7 ft
Subj. Dry HandlingHigher is better	1^st / 8	8.2 Points	Best in this discipline
Wet BrakingLower is better	6^th / 8	123 ft	+11 ft
Subj. Wet HandlingHigher is better	8^th / 8	7 Points	-1.40 Points
Straight AquaHigher is better	6^th / 8	48.1 mph	-5.9 mph
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better	6^th / 8	195.5 ft/s²	-35.8 ft/s²
Snow BrakingLower is better	1^st / 8	82 ft	Best in this discipline
Snow TractionHigher is better	3^rd / 8	509 lbf	-25 lbf
Subj. Snow HandlingHigher is better	1^st / 8	7.6 Points	Best in this discipline
Subj. ComfortHigher is better	4^th / 8	7.7 Points	-0.40 Points
Subj. NoiseHigher is better	4^th / 8	7.7 Points	-0.40 Points
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	2^nd / 8	7.2 kg/t	+0.50 kg/t

Origin: Italy
Weight: 6.32 kgs
Tread: 7.0 mm
Price: 130.00

Die Reifentester Good gut

The Continental AllSeasonContact 2 finished third. It leans towards winter. It is a strong wet braker with excellent snow traction and low rolling resistance, but it gave ground in the dry, in aquaplaning and on comfort. It suits drivers who rate winter grip above summer sharpness.

Dry90.6%

Wet93.4%

Snow97.9%

Comfort88.3%

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	6^th / 8	140 ft	+14 ft
Subj. Dry HandlingHigher is better	4^th / 8	7.7 Points	-0.50 Points
Wet BrakingLower is better	1^st / 8	112 ft	Best in this discipline
Subj. Wet HandlingHigher is better	6^th / 8	7.3 Points	-1.10 Points
Straight AquaHigher is better	8^th / 8	46.7 mph	-7.3 mph
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better	8^th / 8	186.0 ft/s²	-45.3 ft/s²
Snow BrakingLower is better	3^rd / 8	85 ft	+3 ft
Snow TractionHigher is better	1^st / 8	534 lbf	Best in this discipline
Subj. Snow HandlingHigher is better	4^th / 8	7.2 Points	-0.40 Points
Subj. ComfortHigher is better	7^th / 8	7.2 Points	-0.90 Points
Subj. NoiseHigher is better	8^th / 8	7.1 Points	-1.00 Points
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	1^st / 8	6.7 kg/t	Best in this discipline

Origin: Romania
Weight: 6.24 kgs
Tread: 8.0 mm
Price: 131.00

Die Reifentester Good gut

The Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 shared fourth place. It was rated good overall, with summer results ahead of its winter ones. It is a sound choice for spring, summer, autumn and mild winters.

Dry93.6%

Wet93.6%

Snow92.6%

Comfort92.6%

Rolling Resistance87%

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	3^rd / 8	133 ft	+7 ft
Subj. Dry HandlingHigher is better	8^th / 8	7.4 Points	-0.80 Points
Wet BrakingLower is better	4^th / 8	118 ft	+6 ft
Subj. Wet HandlingHigher is better	4^th / 8	7.8 Points	-0.60 Points
Straight AquaHigher is better	4^th / 8	50.1 mph	-3.9 mph
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better	4^th / 8	204.7 ft/s²	-26.6 ft/s²
Snow BrakingLower is better	6^th / 8	86 ft	+4 ft
Snow TractionHigher is better	5^th / 8	480 lbf	-54 lbf
Subj. Snow HandlingHigher is better	6^th / 8	6.9 Points	-0.70 Points
Subj. ComfortHigher is better	6^th / 8	7.5 Points	-0.60 Points
Subj. NoiseHigher is better	6^th / 8	7.5 Points	-0.60 Points
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	5^th / 8	7.7 kg/t	+1.00 kg/t

Origin: Spain
Weight: 6.18 kgs
Tread: 7.0 mm
Price: 113.00

The Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 shared fourth place. It was rated good overall and was among the best tires in the wet, but it was less convincing in winter. It is a summer-leaning all season tire with excellent wet handling.

Dry90.3%

Wet96.7%

Snow93.6%

Comfort93.8%

Rolling Resistance81.7%

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	5^th / 8	140 ft	+14 ft
Subj. Dry HandlingHigher is better	6^th / 8	7.5 Points	-0.70 Points
Wet BrakingLower is better	2^nd / 8	116 ft	+4 ft
Subj. Wet HandlingHigher is better	1^st / 8	8.4 Points	Best in this discipline
Straight AquaHigher is better	3^rd / 8	50.2 mph	-3.8 mph
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better	2^nd / 8	223.8 ft/s²	-7.5 ft/s²
Snow BrakingLower is better	6^th / 8	86 ft	+4 ft
Snow TractionHigher is better	4^th / 8	484 lbf	-50 lbf
Subj. Snow HandlingHigher is better	3^rd / 8	7.3 Points	-0.30 Points
Subj. ComfortHigher is better	5^th / 8	7.6 Points	-0.50 Points
Subj. NoiseHigher is better	5^th / 8	7.6 Points	-0.50 Points
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	7^th / 8	8.2 kg/t	+1.50 kg/t

Origin: France
Weight: 6.34 kgs
Tread: 8.0 mm
Price: 131.00

Die Reifentester Good gut

The Vredestein Quatrac shared fourth place with a good overall rating. It was balanced and refined rather than outstanding anywhere, and it suits drivers who mostly see wet and dry roads and value a quiet ride.

Dry89.8%

Wet90%

Snow91.8%

Comfort98.8%

Rolling Resistance89.3%

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	7^th / 8	141 ft	+15 ft
Subj. Dry HandlingHigher is better	6^th / 8	7.5 Points	-0.70 Points
Wet BrakingLower is better	5^th / 8	123 ft	+11 ft
Subj. Wet HandlingHigher is better	3^rd / 8	7.9 Points	-0.50 Points
Straight AquaHigher is better	7^th / 8	47.9 mph	-6.1 mph
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better	7^th / 8	187.7 ft/s²	-43.6 ft/s²
Snow BrakingLower is better	8^th / 8	88 ft	+6 ft
Snow TractionHigher is better	6^th / 8	475 lbf	-59 lbf
Subj. Snow HandlingHigher is better	4^th / 8	7.2 Points	-0.40 Points
Subj. ComfortHigher is better	2^nd / 8	8 Points	-0.10 Points
Subj. NoiseHigher is better	2^nd / 8	8 Points	-0.10 Points
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	3^rd / 8	7.5 kg/t	+0.80 kg/t

Origin: Hungary
Weight: 6.32 kgs
Tread: 7.5 mm
Price: 110.00

The Hankook Kinergy 4S2 finished seventh, rated satisfactory overall. Its summer results were good, but its weak winter results pulled it down. It is better suited to drivers who rarely see snow.

Dry93.1%

Wet91.4%

Snow90.9%

Comfort88.3%

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	4^th / 8	136 ft	+10 ft
Subj. Dry HandlingHigher is better	3^rd / 8	7.8 Points	-0.40 Points
Wet BrakingLower is better	6^th / 8	123 ft	+11 ft
Subj. Wet HandlingHigher is better	5^th / 8	7.4 Points	-1.00 Points
Straight AquaHigher is better	2^nd / 8	50.3 mph	-3.7 mph
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better	3^rd / 8	219.8 ft/s²	-11.5 ft/s²
Snow BrakingLower is better	5^th / 8	86 ft	+4 ft
Snow TractionHigher is better	8^th / 8	466 lbf	-68 lbf
Subj. Snow HandlingHigher is better	8^th / 8	6.4 Points	-1.20 Points
Subj. ComfortHigher is better	8^th / 8	7.1 Points	-1.00 Points
Subj. NoiseHigher is better	7^th / 8	7.2 Points	-0.90 Points
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	6^th / 8	8.1 kg/t	+1.40 kg/t

Origin: South Korea
Weight: 6.54 kgs
Tread: 7.0 mm
Price: 108.00

The Falken Euroall Season AS210 finished last, rated satisfactory overall. It was comfortable and quiet, and good in dry handling, but its braking, rolling resistance and snow results put it behind the rest of the field.

Dry87%

Wet88.6%

Snow91.5%

Comfort100%

Rolling Resistance74.4%

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	8^th / 8	148 ft	+22 ft
Subj. Dry HandlingHigher is better	2^nd / 8	7.9 Points	-0.30 Points
Wet BrakingLower is better	8^th / 8	126 ft	+14 ft
Subj. Wet HandlingHigher is better	7^th / 8	7.2 Points	-1.20 Points
Straight AquaHigher is better	5^th / 8	49.0 mph	-5.0 mph
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better	5^th / 8	200.5 ft/s²	-30.8 ft/s²
Snow BrakingLower is better	4^th / 8	85 ft	+3 ft
Snow TractionHigher is better	7^th / 8	467 lbf	-67 lbf
Subj. Snow HandlingHigher is better	7^th / 8	6.6 Points	-1.00 Points
Subj. ComfortHigher is better	1^st / 8	8.1 Points	Best in this discipline
Subj. NoiseHigher is better	1^st / 8	8.1 Points	Best in this discipline
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	8^th / 8	9 kg/t	+2.30 kg/t

Origin: Turkey
Weight: 7.24 kgs
Tread: 8.0 mm
Price: 105.00

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