Test Charts / Auto Bild Allrad
2026 Summer SUV Tire 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
- 255/45 R19
- Tires tested
- 9
- Disciplines
- 13
- Test vehicle
- Audi Q3
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 107 ft | Best | 0 mph | |
| 108 ft | +1 ft | 8 mph | |
| 108 ft | +1 ft | 9 mph | |
| 109 ft | +2 ft | 11 mph | |
| 110 ft | +3 ft | 13 mph | |
| 112 ft | +5 ft | 17 mph | |
| 113 ft | +6 ft | 19 mph | |
| 113 ft | +6 ft | 19 mph | |
| 114 ft | +7 ft | 20 mph |
The difference between best and worst was 6.5% (7 ft ≈ 0.5 Car Lengths). From 80 mph, the Toyo Proxes Sport 2 would still be travelling at 20 mph when the Falken Azenis FK520 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 66.2 mph | Best | |
| 65.2 mph | -1.0 mph | |
| 65.0 mph | -1.2 mph | |
| 64.9 mph | -1.3 mph | |
| 64.6 mph | -1.6 mph | |
| 64.6 mph | -1.6 mph | |
| 64.4 mph | -1.8 mph | |
| 64.1 mph | -2.1 mph | |
| 63.6 mph | -2.6 mph |
The difference between best and worst was 3.9% (2.6 mph).
Wet
5Wet Braking
Wet braking in feet (62 - 0 mph)
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best | Residual speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 165 ft | Best | 0 mph | |
| 168 ft | +3 ft | 12 mph | |
| 170 ft | +5 ft | 14 mph | |
| 172 ft | +7 ft | 16 mph | |
| 174 ft | +9 ft | 18 mph | |
| 175 ft | +10 ft | 20 mph | |
| 178 ft | +13 ft | 22 mph | |
| 182 ft | +17 ft | 25 mph | |
| 197 ft | +32 ft | 32 mph |
The difference between best and worst was 19.7% (32 ft ≈ 2.2 Car Lengths). From 80 mph, the Giti GitiSport S2+ would still be travelling at 32 mph when the Hankook Ventus Evo 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55.4 mph | Best | |
| 55.2 mph | -0.2 mph | |
| 54.6 mph | -0.8 mph | |
| 54.1 mph | -1.3 mph | |
| 53.9 mph | -1.5 mph | |
| 53.7 mph | -1.7 mph | |
| 53.7 mph | -1.7 mph | |
| 53.7 mph | -1.7 mph | |
| 52.1 mph | -3.3 mph |
The difference between best and worst was 5.9% (3.3 mph).
Wet Circle
Wet Circle Lap Time in seconds
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 19.9 s | Best | |
| 20.1 s | +0.20 s | |
| 20.4 s | +0.50 s | |
| 20.4 s | +0.50 s | |
| 20.7 s | +0.80 s | |
| 20.7 s | +0.80 s | |
| 20.8 s | +0.90 s | |
| 20.8 s | +0.90 s | |
| 21.2 s | +1.30 s |
The difference between best and worst was 6.5% (1.3 s).
Straight Aqua
Float Speed in mph
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 56.5 mph | Best | |
| 55.9 mph | -0.6 mph | |
| 55.5 mph | -1.0 mph | |
| 55.1 mph | -1.4 mph | |
| 54.2 mph | -2.3 mph | |
| 54.1 mph | -2.4 mph | |
| 53.1 mph | -3.4 mph | |
| 53.0 mph | -3.5 mph | |
| 52.7 mph | -3.8 mph |
The difference between best and worst was 6.7% (3.8 mph).
Curved Aquaplaning
Remaining lateral acceleration
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 8.4 ft/s² | Best | |
| 8.3 ft/s² | -0.1 ft/s² | |
| 8.3 ft/s² | -0.1 ft/s² | |
| 8.2 ft/s² | -0.2 ft/s² | |
| 7.9 ft/s² | -0.5 ft/s² | |
| 7.9 ft/s² | -0.5 ft/s² | |
| 7.7 ft/s² | -0.7 ft/s² | |
| 7.7 ft/s² | -0.7 ft/s² | |
| 7.2 ft/s² | -1.2 ft/s² |
The difference between best and worst was 14.8% (1.2 ft/s²).
Off road
4Gravel Handling
Gravel Handling Average Speed
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 39.9 mph | Best | |
| 39.7 mph | -0.2 mph | |
| 39.6 mph | -0.3 mph | |
| 39.5 mph | -0.4 mph | |
| 39.4 mph | -0.5 mph | |
| 39.3 mph | -0.6 mph | |
| 39.3 mph | -0.6 mph | |
| 39.1 mph | -0.8 mph | |
| 39.0 mph | -0.9 mph |
All the tires in the Gravel Handling test finished less than 3% apart.
Gravel Traction
Pulling Force in pounds-force
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 2,572 lbf | Best | |
| 2,442 lbf | -130 lbf | |
| 2,430 lbf | -142 lbf | |
| 2,385 lbf | -187 lbf | |
| 2,384 lbf | -188 lbf | |
| 2,335 lbf | -237 lbf | |
| 2,293 lbf | -279 lbf | |
| 2,249 lbf | -323 lbf | |
| 2,233 lbf | -339 lbf |
The difference between best and worst was 13.2% (339 lbf).
Sand Traction
Pulling Force in pounds-force
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 2,410 lbf | Best | |
| 2,319 lbf | -91 lbf | |
| 2,281 lbf | -129 lbf | |
| 2,252 lbf | -158 lbf | |
| 2,234 lbf | -176 lbf | |
| 2,000 lbf | -410 lbf | |
| 1,911 lbf | -499 lbf | |
| 1,908 lbf | -502 lbf | |
| 1,865 lbf | -545 lbf |
The difference between best and worst was 22.6% (545 lbf).
Grass Traction
Pulling Force in pounds-force
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 838 lbf | Best | |
| 647 lbf | -191 lbf | |
| 644 lbf | -194 lbf | |
| 598 lbf | -240 lbf | |
| 598 lbf | -240 lbf | |
| 581 lbf | -257 lbf | |
| 581 lbf | -257 lbf | |
| 573 lbf | -265 lbf | |
| 565 lbf | -273 lbf |
The difference between best and worst was 32.6% (273 lbf).
Comfort
1Noise
External noise in dB
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 67 dB | Best | |
| 69.1 dB | +2.10 dB | |
| 70.6 dB | +3.60 dB | |
| 71 dB | +4.00 dB | |
| 71.3 dB | +4.30 dB | |
| 71.7 dB | +4.70 dB | |
| 71.7 dB | +4.70 dB | |
| 72.4 dB | +5.40 dB | |
| 72.9 dB | +5.90 dB |
The difference between best and worst was 8.8% (5.9 dB).
Value
1Rolling Resistance
Rolling resistance in kg t
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best | Extra fuel / year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.92 kg/t | Best | $0 | |
| 7.24 kg/t | +0.32 kg/t | $14 | |
| 7.35 kg/t | +0.43 kg/t | $18 | |
| 7.62 kg/t | +0.70 kg/t | $30 | |
| 7.68 kg/t | +0.76 kg/t | $32 | |
| 8.07 kg/t | +1.15 kg/t | $49 | |
| 8.15 kg/t | +1.23 kg/t | $52 | |
| 8.25 kg/t | +1.33 kg/t | $56 | |
| 8.57 kg/t | +1.65 kg/t | $70 |
The difference between best and worst was 23.8% (1.65 kg / t). Over 12,000 miles a year at $3.60/gal, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo uses about 19 gal ($70) more fuel than the Vredestein Ultrac Pro.
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
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