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2026 Autobild Mini 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
- 225/40 R18
- Tires tested
- 5
- Disciplines
- 13
- Test vehicle
- VW Golf 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 121 ft | Best | 0 mph | |
| 121 ft | 0 ft | 6 mph | |
| 123 ft | +2 ft | 12 mph | |
| 124 ft | +3 ft | 14 mph | |
| 125 ft | +4 ft | 15 mph |
The difference between best and worst was 3.5% (4 ft). From 80 mph, the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 would still be travelling at 15 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 62.8 mph | Best | |
| 62.0 mph | -0.8 mph | |
| 62.0 mph | -0.8 mph | |
| 61.8 mph | -1.0 mph | |
| 61.6 mph | -1.2 mph |
All the tires in the Dry Handling test finished less than 3% apart.
Wet
5Wet Braking
Wet braking in feet (62 - 0 mph)
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best | Residual speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 164 ft | Best | 0 mph | |
| 168 ft | +4 ft | 11 mph | |
| 168 ft | +4 ft | 12 mph | |
| 170 ft | +6 ft | 14 mph | |
| 174 ft | +10 ft | 19 mph |
The difference between best and worst was 5.8% (10 ft ≈ 0.6 Car Lengths). From 80 mph, the Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 would still be travelling at 19 mph when the Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 46.4 mph | Best | |
| 46.2 mph | -0.2 mph | |
| 46.2 mph | -0.2 mph | |
| 45.7 mph | -0.7 mph | |
| 45.7 mph | -0.7 mph |
All the tires in the Wet Handling test finished less than 3% apart.
Wet Circle
Wet Circle Lap Time in seconds
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 19.85 s | Best | |
| 20.07 s | +0.22 s | |
| 20.12 s | +0.27 s | |
| 20.24 s | +0.39 s | |
| 20.64 s | +0.79 s |
The difference between best and worst was 4% (0.79 s).
Straight Aqua
Float Speed in mph
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 57.0 mph | Best | |
| 54.6 mph | -2.4 mph | |
| 54.6 mph | -2.4 mph | |
| 54.0 mph | -3.0 mph | |
| 52.1 mph | -4.9 mph |
The difference between best and worst was 8.6% (4.9 mph).
Curved Aquaplaning
Remaining lateral acceleration
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 7.8 ft/s² | Best | |
| 6.9 ft/s² | -0.9 ft/s² | |
| 6.8 ft/s² | -1.0 ft/s² | |
| 6.7 ft/s² | -1.1 ft/s² | |
| 6.5 ft/s² | -1.3 ft/s² |
The difference between best and worst was 17.2% (1.3 ft/s²).
Snow
4Snow Braking
Snow braking in feet (50 - 0 mph)
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best | Residual speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 95 ft | Best | 0 mph | |
| 96 ft | +1 ft | 7 mph | |
| 97 ft | +2 ft | 10 mph | |
| 98 ft | +3 ft | 13 mph | |
| 100 ft | +5 ft | 17 mph |
The difference between best and worst was 4.5% (5 ft). From 80 mph, the Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 would still be travelling at 17 mph when the Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 519 lbf | Best | |
| 511 lbf | -8 lbf | |
| 504 lbf | -15 lbf | |
| 483 lbf | -36 lbf | |
| 482 lbf | -37 lbf |
The difference between best and worst was 7.3% (37 lbf).
Snow Handling
Snow handling average speed
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 33.7 mph | Best | |
| 33.6 mph | -0.1 mph | |
| 33.6 mph | -0.1 mph | |
| 33.4 mph | -0.3 mph | |
| 32.9 mph | -0.8 mph |
All the tires in the Snow Handling test finished less than 3% apart.
Snow Slalom
Lateral acceleration
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 13.6 ft/s² | Best | |
| 13.2 ft/s² | -0.4 ft/s² | |
| 13.2 ft/s² | -0.4 ft/s² | |
| 13.2 ft/s² | -0.4 ft/s² | |
| 13.1 ft/s² | -0.5 ft/s² |
The difference between best and worst was 4.1% (0.5 ft/s²).
Comfort
1Noise
External noise in dB
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 63.7 dB | Best | |
| 64 dB | +0.30 dB | |
| 64.2 dB | +0.50 dB | |
| 64.6 dB | +0.90 dB | |
| 65.6 dB | +1.90 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 | |
| 7.61 kg/t | +0.08 kg/t | $3 | |
| 7.98 kg/t | +0.45 kg/t | $18 | |
| 8.49 kg/t | +0.96 kg/t | $37 | |
| 8.88 kg/t | +1.35 kg/t | $53 |
The difference between best and worst was 17.9% (1.35 kg / t). Over 12,000 miles a year at $3.60/gal, the Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 uses about 15 gal ($53) more fuel than the Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport.
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.
- Test Driver
- Dirk
Recorded test conditions
Recorded test conditions
- Dry Braking
- 62.1 → 0.0 mph
- Wet Braking
- 62.1 → 0.0 mph
- Snow Braking
- 49.7 → 0.0 mph
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