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2026 ADAC All Season Tire Test - 185/65 R15

Overall test winnerContinental AllSeasonContact 2

ADAC has tested 16 all-season tires in the popular 185/65 R15 small-car size, scoring each one for dry, wet and winter safety alongside running costs and environmental impact.

Data analyzed and reviewed byJonathan Benson
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Tires tested
16
Tested size
185/65 R15
Disciplines
12

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16 Tires tested

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

1st

Continental AllSeasonContact 2

+The Continental AllSeasonContact 2 is the most complete tire in this test, staying secure and precise at the limit on dry and wet roads and holding its own through the winter tests. It posts some of the shortest wet braking in the field, pairs strong snow traction with the lowest fuel consumption of any tire here, and does it all from a light casing that wears slowly.

−The Continental's only real shortfall is tread life, where its predicted mileage lands only mid-pack and keeps its environmental score from matching its safety score. Dry braking is merely average rather than class-leading, though its dry handling more than makes up for it.

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2nd

Michelin CrossClimate 2

+The Michelin CrossClimate 2 is secure and precise at the limit in the dry and equally sure-footed on snow, and it leads the environmental side of the test - it is the lightest tire here, wears the slowest of any in the field, and returns low fuel consumption alongside a high predicted mileage.

−The CrossClimate 2 gives up ground on wet roads, where its grip and braking sit only mid-field and hold it back from the win. It is the clearest area where the newer competition has moved ahead of it.

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3rd

Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3

+The Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF 3 is largely precise and secure at the limit in the dry and stays safe on wet roads, backing that up with a high predicted mileage and low abrasion that give it one of the better environmental results in the test.

−The Pirelli's winter driving is its softer spot, with slightly weaker snow handling than the front-runners, and it carries a little more weight than the average tire here.

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4th

Vredestein Quatrac

+The Vredestein Quatrac has good reserves at the limit in the dry and turns in a solid wet performance, and it scores well on the environmental side with a high predicted mileage, low weight and low abrasion.

−The Quatrac lacks a little steering precision in the dry and is clearly weaker on winter roads, where it slips behind the better all-rounders.

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5th

Hankook Kinergy 4S2

+The Hankook Kinergy 4S 2 is one of the strongest tires here in the dry, secure and precise at the limit, and it backs that up with a high predicted mileage, low abrasion and good resistance to aquaplaning.

−The Hankook is weaker when it comes to wet braking and grip, and its winter traction is only modest. It is also among the noisier tires in the test.

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6th

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3

+The Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 is the winter specialist of this test, posting the shortest snow and ice braking in the field and pairing that with secure wet grip and a high predicted mileage.

−The Goodyear pays for its winter focus in the dry, where its braking is among the longest in the test and lets the overall result down. Fuel consumption is also at the thirsty end of the field.

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7th

Nokian Seasonproof 2

+The Nokian Seasonproof 2 is the wet-weather standout of this test, with the shortest wet braking and the best resistance to aquaplaning in the field, and it stays light and economical on fuel.

−The Nokian is weaker in the dry and only average on winter roads, and its predicted mileage and abrasion are among the less impressive results here, which weighs on its environmental score.

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8th

GT Radial ClimateActive

+The GT Radial ClimateActive keeps a safe hold on wet roads and runs with low fuel consumption, making it a reasonable value option among the mainstream all-seasons.

−The GT Radial is weaker in the dry and clearly struggles on winter roads, its predicted mileage is only middling, and it is both the heaviest tire and the fastest-wearing in the test.

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9th

Nexen N Blue 4Season 2

+The Nexen N'Blue 4Season 2 is the quietest tire in this test and turns in a genuinely short ice braking result, with low fuel consumption adding to its case.

−The Nexen is weak in the dry and struggles for grip in the wet, its winter performance is only modest, and it carries above-average weight with a shorter predicted mileage.

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10th

Dunlop All Season 2

+The Dunlop All Season 2 is a genuine winter performer, among the very best here for snow braking and traction and earning the strongest winter safety result in the test.

−The Dunlop is let down badly in the dry, where it records the longest braking distance of any tire in the test, and it is also weak in the wet, so its all-round balance never comes together.

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11th

Milever All Season Versat mc545

+The Milever All Season Versat MC545 keeps abrasion low and runs reasonably quietly, and its fuel consumption is acceptable for a budget tire.

−The Milever is weak across all three safety surfaces - dry, wet and winter - and has the shortest predicted mileage of any tire in the test, so it will need replacing sooner than the field.

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12th

Norauto 4 Seasons 2

+The Norauto 4 Seasons 2 is surprisingly good in the dry and posts the highest predicted mileage of any tire in this test, backed by low abrasion, low weight and good fuel economy for a strong environmental showing.

−The Norauto falls apart on winter roads, where its grip is very poor, and it is also weak in the wet. That winter shortfall is severe enough to drag down an otherwise respectable set of results.

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13th

Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO

+The Bridgestone Weather Control A005-Evo is genuinely good in the wet, with some of the shortest wet braking in the test and the best result of all on wet concrete, and it holds a high predicted mileage.

−The Bridgestone is weak in the dry and very poor on winter roads, where its snow grip is among the worst in the field - a real problem for a tire that carries the winter snowflake marking. It is also one of the heavier tires here.

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14th

Mastersteel All Weather 2

+The Mastersteel All Weather 2 records the shortest dry braking distance of any tire in this test and keeps abrasion low, with acceptable fuel consumption.

−Beyond that one dry braking result the Mastersteel struggles, with weak dry handling, weak wet grip and very poor winter performance including the longest ice braking in the field. It is also heavy and among the noisier tires.

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15th

Roadhog RGAS02

+The Roadhog RGAS02 brakes reasonably well in the dry and keeps abrasion and fuel consumption low, which are its only real bright spots.

−The Roadhog is weak in the wet and very poor in winter, propping up the field for snow braking, snow traction and aquaplaning resistance. It is also a heavy tire with a short predicted mileage.

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16th

Tomason Allseason

+The Tomason Allseason keeps weight, abrasion and fuel consumption low, the only areas where it shows any advantage.

−The Tomason is weak in the dry, records the longest wet braking in the test on both asphalt and concrete, and is very poor on winter roads. It is also the noisiest tire in the field.

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2026 ADAC All Season Tire Test - 185/65 R15 · 185/65 R15

TireContinental AllSeasonContact 2Michelin CrossClimate 2Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3Vredestein QuatracHankook Kinergy 4S2Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3Nokian Seasonproof 2GT Radial ClimateActiveNexen N Blue 4Season 2Dunlop All Season 2Milever All Season Versat mc545Norauto 4 Seasons 2Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVOMastersteel All Weather 2Roadhog RGAS02Tomason Allseason
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Category scores (% of best)
Dry93.8%99.8%98.5%94.1%93.8%89%95.2%93.2%92.7%87.8%91.9%93.4%93.6%100%98.8%89.8%
Wet98%92.9%92.3%93.3%91.5%96.2%99.7%93.7%91.4%87.2%85.7%89.4%99%91.2%89.6%85.6%
Snow97.5%96.9%96.7%91.6%94.4%99.3%91.1%93.8%92.4%100%96.6%93.3%87%87.1%85%88.2%
Ice96.2%93.1%96.7%91%91.9%100%91.4%97.1%99%98.1%94.4%95.8%90.2%88.3%90.2%96.7%
Comfort98.5%97.8%97.9%97.4%95.9%99%98%97.1%100%97.9%99.4%96.3%97.9%94.7%96%93.7%
Value91.2%97.4%92.8%91.4%92.5%89.4%83.2%80.4%82.6%85.7%79.5%95.5%90.1%80.7%81.9%82.1%
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The evidence behind the verdict

ADAC has tested 16 all-season tires in the popular 185/65 R15 small-car size, scoring each one for dry, wet and winter safety alongside running costs and environmental impact. Only a single tire earned an overall "good" rating, and five failed outright.

The Continental AllSeasonContact 2 is the clear winner and the only tire to score "good", built on a balanced performance with no weak surface. The Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF 3 and the previous-generation Michelin CrossClimate 2 share second, both a little behind on one surface each. Seven tires in total finished "satisfactory", three only "adequate", and five - the Norauto 4 Seasons 2, Bridgestone Weather Control A005-Evo, Mastersteel All Weather 2, Roadhog RGAS02 and Tomason Allseason - were rated "poor".

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
49.7 → 0.0 mph
Wet Braking - Concrete
49.7 → 0.0 mph
Snow Braking
18.6 → 0.0 mph
Ice Braking
12.4 → 0.0 mph

One quirk of this size is worth flagging: not every premium maker offers its latest model in 185/65 R15. Michelin's current CrossClimate 3 is not built in this small-car dimension, so the test runs the older CrossClimate 2 - which, notably, is still good enough to finish among the top three. Bridgestone is in the same position, represented here by the outgoing Weather Control A005-Evo rather than its newer Turanza All Season 6, though in that case the older tire no longer holds up.

What decided this test was winter grip rather than dry or wet stopping power. All five of the lowest-ranked tires carry the three-peak-mountain-snowflake winter marking, yet all five were badly short of grip on snow, and ADAC's rule that a poor safety score caps the overall grade did the rest. The data also throws up some surprises: the "poor" Mastersteel actually recorded the shortest dry braking of the whole field, the "poor" Bridgestone posted some of the best wet braking, and the "poor" Norauto is projected to last longer than any other tire here. None of that was enough to offset weak winter safety.

Dry

The shortest dry braking distances came from the Mastersteel and the Michelin CrossClimate 2, an early sign that raw dry stopping power does not decide this test - both finished well down the overall order. The Dunlop and Goodyear needed the most road to stop. The winning Continental sat mid-pack for braking but scored strongly for the precise, secure handling at the limit that ADAC grades separately.

Dry Braking

Dry braking in feet (62 - 0 mph)

Lower is better ↓
Position / TireResultGap to bestResidual speed
1Mastersteel All Weather 2
 130 ft Best 0 mph
2Michelin CrossClimate 2
 130 ft 0 ft 4 mph
3Roadhog RGAS02
 131 ft +1 ft 9 mph
4Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
 132 ft +2 ft 10 mph
5Nokian Seasonproof 2
 136 ft +6 ft 18 mph
6Vredestein Quatrac
 138 ft +8 ft 20 mph
7Hankook Kinergy 4S2
 138 ft +8 ft 20 mph
7Continental AllSeasonContact 2
 138 ft +8 ft 20 mph
9Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
 138 ft +8 ft 20 mph
10Norauto 4 Seasons 2
 139 ft +9 ft 21 mph
11GT Radial ClimateActive
 139 ft +9 ft 21 mph
12Nexen N Blue 4Season 2
 140 ft +10 ft 22 mph
13Milever All Season Versat mc545
 141 ft +11 ft 23 mph
14Tomason Allseason
 144 ft +14 ft 26 mph
15Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
 146 ft +16 ft 27 mph
16Dunlop All Season 2
 148 ft +18 ft 28 mph

The difference between best and worst was 13.9% (18 ft ≈ 1.2 Car Lengths). From 80 mph, the Dunlop All Season 2 would still be travelling at 28 mph when the Mastersteel All Weather 2 had stopped.

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

Wet

On wet asphalt the Nokian Seasonproof 2 stopped shortest, with the Bridgestone and Continental close behind, while the Tomason and Dunlop needed the most distance. ADAC also brakes on a wet concrete surface, where the Bridgestone posted the best result of any tire in the test.

Wet Braking

Wet braking in feet (50 - 0 mph)

Lower is better ↓
Position / TireResultGap to bestResidual speed
1Nokian Seasonproof 2
 106 ft Best 0 mph
2Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
 107 ft +1 ft 6 mph
3Continental AllSeasonContact 2
 108 ft +2 ft 9 mph
4Mastersteel All Weather 2
 112 ft +6 ft 17 mph
5Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
 112 ft +6 ft 18 mph
6Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
 115 ft +9 ft 21 mph
7Vredestein Quatrac
 115 ft +9 ft 22 mph
7Roadhog RGAS02
 115 ft +9 ft 22 mph
9Michelin CrossClimate 2
 115 ft +9 ft 23 mph
10GT Radial ClimateActive
 116 ft +10 ft 23 mph
11Nexen N Blue 4Season 2
 117 ft +11 ft 24 mph
12Hankook Kinergy 4S2
 120 ft +14 ft 27 mph
13Milever All Season Versat mc545
 122 ft +16 ft 28 mph
13Norauto 4 Seasons 2
 122 ft +16 ft 28 mph
15Dunlop All Season 2
 125 ft +19 ft 31 mph
16Tomason Allseason
 126 ft +20 ft 31 mph

The difference between best and worst was 18.2% (20 ft ≈ 1.3 Car Lengths). From 80 mph, the Tomason Allseason would still be travelling at 31 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 Braking - Concrete

Wet braking on Concrete in feet (50 - 0 mph)

Lower is better ↓
Position / TireResultGap to bestResidual speed
1Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
 127 ft Best 0 mph
2Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
 128 ft +1 ft 7 mph
2Nokian Seasonproof 2
 128 ft +1 ft 7 mph
4Continental AllSeasonContact 2
 129 ft +2 ft 10 mph
5Roadhog RGAS02
 132 ft +5 ft 16 mph
6Mastersteel All Weather 2
 133 ft +6 ft 17 mph
7Nexen N Blue 4Season 2
 134 ft +7 ft 18 mph
8GT Radial ClimateActive
 134 ft +7 ft 19 mph
9Vredestein Quatrac
 135 ft +8 ft 19 mph
9Michelin CrossClimate 2
 135 ft +8 ft 19 mph
11Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
 138 ft +11 ft 22 mph
12Hankook Kinergy 4S2
 140 ft +13 ft 24 mph
13Milever All Season Versat mc545
 143 ft +16 ft 27 mph
14Norauto 4 Seasons 2
 144 ft +17 ft 28 mph
15Dunlop All Season 2
 146 ft +19 ft 29 mph
16Tomason Allseason
 146 ft +19 ft 29 mph

The difference between best and worst was 15% (19 ft ≈ 1.3 Car Lengths). From 80 mph, the Tomason Allseason would still be travelling at 29 mph when the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO had stopped.

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

The Nokian resisted straight-line aquaplaning best and, with the Hankook, held on longest through the curved aquaplaning test. The budget Roadhog, Mastersteel and Milever floated earliest in both.

Straight Aqua

Float Speed in mph

Higher is better ↑
Position / TireResultGap to best
1Nokian Seasonproof 2
 57.1 mph Best
2Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
 56.0 mph -1.1 mph
3Hankook Kinergy 4S2
 55.6 mph -1.5 mph
4Continental AllSeasonContact 2
 54.8 mph -2.3 mph
5GT Radial ClimateActive
 54.2 mph -2.9 mph
6Norauto 4 Seasons 2
 54.1 mph -3.0 mph
7Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
 53.7 mph -3.4 mph
8Vredestein Quatrac
 53.4 mph -3.7 mph
9Michelin CrossClimate 2
 53.4 mph -3.7 mph
9Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
 53.4 mph -3.7 mph
11Dunlop All Season 2
 52.8 mph -4.3 mph
12Nexen N Blue 4Season 2
 50.4 mph -6.7 mph
13Tomason Allseason
 50.0 mph -7.1 mph
14Milever All Season Versat mc545
 47.1 mph -10.0 mph
14Mastersteel All Weather 2
 47.1 mph -10.0 mph
16Roadhog RGAS02
 46.4 mph -10.7 mph

The difference between best and worst was 18.7% (10.7 mph).

Curved Aquaplaning

Remaining lateral acceleration

Higher is better ↑
Position / TireResultGap to best
1Hankook Kinergy 4S2
 12.8 ft/s² Best
1Nokian Seasonproof 2
 12.8 ft/s² Best
3GT Radial ClimateActive
 12.5 ft/s² -0.3 ft/s²
3Norauto 4 Seasons 2
 12.5 ft/s² -0.3 ft/s²
5Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
 12.1 ft/s² -0.7 ft/s²
5Continental AllSeasonContact 2
 12.1 ft/s² -0.7 ft/s²
7Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
 11.8 ft/s² -1.0 ft/s²
7Vredestein Quatrac
 11.8 ft/s² -1.0 ft/s²
9Michelin CrossClimate 2
 11.5 ft/s² -1.3 ft/s²
9Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
 11.5 ft/s² -1.3 ft/s²
9Dunlop All Season 2
 11.5 ft/s² -1.3 ft/s²
12Nexen N Blue 4Season 2
 10.5 ft/s² -2.3 ft/s²
12Tomason Allseason
 10.5 ft/s² -2.3 ft/s²
14Milever All Season Versat mc545
 8.9 ft/s² -3.9 ft/s²
15Mastersteel All Weather 2
 8.5 ft/s² -4.3 ft/s²
16Roadhog RGAS02
 7.9 ft/s² -4.9 ft/s²

The difference between best and worst was 38.5% (4.9 ft/s²).

Snow

This is where the test was decided. The Goodyear and Dunlop braked shortest on snow and, together with the Continental, generated the most snow traction. The five lowest-ranked tires were all badly off the pace here despite their winter markings, and it is their weak snow grip that caps their overall grades. The snow traction figures below are ADAC's measured tractive force on packed snow, expressed in newtons.

Snow Braking

Snow braking in feet (19 - 0 mph)

Lower is better ↓
Position / TireResultGap to bestResidual speed
1Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
 37 ft Best 0 mph
1Dunlop All Season 2
 37 ft Best 0 mph
3Michelin CrossClimate 2
 38 ft +1 ft 13 mph
3Milever All Season Versat mc545
 38 ft +1 ft 13 mph
5Continental AllSeasonContact 2
 38 ft +1 ft 15 mph
6Hankook Kinergy 4S2
 39 ft +2 ft 16 mph
6Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
 39 ft +2 ft 16 mph
8GT Radial ClimateActive
 39 ft +2 ft 18 mph
9Nexen N Blue 4Season 2
 40 ft +3 ft 21 mph
9Norauto 4 Seasons 2
 40 ft +3 ft 21 mph
11Nokian Seasonproof 2
 40 ft +3 ft 23 mph
11Tomason Allseason
 40 ft +3 ft 23 mph
13Vredestein Quatrac
 41 ft +4 ft 24 mph
14Mastersteel All Weather 2
 42 ft +5 ft 27 mph
15Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
 42 ft +5 ft 28 mph
16Roadhog RGAS02
 43 ft +6 ft 30 mph

The difference between best and worst was 15.9% (6 ft ≈ 0.4 Car Lengths). From 80 mph, the Roadhog RGAS02 would still be travelling at 30 mph when the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 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 / TireResultGap to best
1Dunlop All Season 2
 581 lbf Best
2Continental AllSeasonContact 2
 573 lbf -8 lbf
3Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
 573 lbf -8 lbf
4Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
 569 lbf -12 lbf
5Michelin CrossClimate 2
 560 lbf -21 lbf
6Milever All Season Versat mc545
 556 lbf -25 lbf
7Norauto 4 Seasons 2
 541 lbf -40 lbf
8Hankook Kinergy 4S2
 539 lbf -42 lbf
9GT Radial ClimateActive
 537 lbf -44 lbf
10Vredestein Quatrac
 535 lbf -46 lbf
11Nexen N Blue 4Season 2
 530 lbf -51 lbf
12Nokian Seasonproof 2
 524 lbf -57 lbf
13Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
 502 lbf -79 lbf
14Mastersteel All Weather 2
 493 lbf -88 lbf
15Tomason Allseason
 487 lbf -94 lbf
16Roadhog RGAS02
 485 lbf -96 lbf

The difference between best and worst was 16.4% (96 lbf).

Ice

On polished ice the Goodyear, Nexen and Dunlop stopped shortest, while the Mastersteel, Roadhog and Bridgestone needed the most road.

Ice Braking

Ice braking in feet (12 - 0 mph)

Lower is better ↓
Position / TireResultGap to bestResidual speed
1Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
 67 ft Best 0 mph
2Nexen N Blue 4Season 2
 67 ft 0 ft 8 mph
3Dunlop All Season 2
 68 ft +1 ft 11 mph
4GT Radial ClimateActive
 69 ft +2 ft 14 mph
5Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
 69 ft +2 ft 15 mph
5Tomason Allseason
 69 ft +2 ft 15 mph
7Continental AllSeasonContact 2
 69 ft +2 ft 16 mph
8Norauto 4 Seasons 2
 70 ft +3 ft 16 mph
9Milever All Season Versat mc545
 71 ft +4 ft 19 mph
10Michelin CrossClimate 2
 72 ft +5 ft 21 mph
11Hankook Kinergy 4S2
 73 ft +6 ft 23 mph
12Nokian Seasonproof 2
 73 ft +6 ft 23 mph
13Vredestein Quatrac
 73 ft +6 ft 24 mph
14Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
 74 ft +7 ft 25 mph
14Roadhog RGAS02
 74 ft +7 ft 25 mph
16Mastersteel All Weather 2
 75 ft +8 ft 27 mph

The difference between best and worst was 13.3% (8 ft ≈ 0.6 Car Lengths). From 80 mph, the Mastersteel All Weather 2 would still be travelling at 27 mph when the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 had stopped.

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

Noise

For exterior pass-by noise the Nexen was the quietest tire in the test, followed by the Milever and Goodyear. The Tomason and Mastersteel were the loudest.

Noise

External noise in dB

Lower is better ↓
Position / TireResultGap to best
1Nexen N Blue 4Season 2
 69.8 dB Best
2Milever All Season Versat mc545
 70.2 dB +0.40 dB
3Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
 70.5 dB +0.70 dB
4Continental AllSeasonContact 2
 70.9 dB +1.10 dB
5Nokian Seasonproof 2
 71.2 dB +1.40 dB
6Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
 71.3 dB +1.50 dB
6Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
 71.3 dB +1.50 dB
6Dunlop All Season 2
 71.3 dB +1.50 dB
9Michelin CrossClimate 2
 71.4 dB +1.60 dB
10Vredestein Quatrac
 71.7 dB +1.90 dB
11GT Radial ClimateActive
 71.9 dB +2.10 dB
12Norauto 4 Seasons 2
 72.5 dB +2.70 dB
13Roadhog RGAS02
 72.7 dB +2.90 dB
14Hankook Kinergy 4S2
 72.8 dB +3.00 dB
15Mastersteel All Weather 2
 73.7 dB +3.90 dB
16Tomason Allseason
 74.5 dB +4.70 dB

The difference between best and worst was 6.7% (4.7 dB).

Wear, economy and environment

ADAC weights running costs and sustainability heavily, and this is where the order gets interesting. The Norauto is projected to last longest of all, with the Hankook, Vredestein and Michelin also wearing slowly, while the Milever wears out soonest. The Michelin sheds the least rubber of any tire in the field, and the Continental uses the least fuel.

Wear

Predicted tread life in KM

Higher is better ↑
Position / TireResultGap to best
1Norauto 4 Seasons 2
 28,583 miles Best
2Hankook Kinergy 4S2
 27,651 miles -932 miles
3Vredestein Quatrac
 27,092 miles -1,491 miles
3Michelin CrossClimate 2
 27,092 miles -1,491 miles
5Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
 26,843 miles -1,740 miles
6Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
 26,781 miles -1,802 miles
7Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
 26,657 miles -1,926 miles
8Continental AllSeasonContact 2
 25,663 miles -2,920 miles
9Dunlop All Season 2
 23,488 miles -5,095 miles
10Nexen N Blue 4Season 2
 23,115 miles -5,468 miles
11Nokian Seasonproof 2
 23,053 miles -5,530 miles
12Tomason Allseason
 22,307 miles -6,276 miles
13GT Radial ClimateActive
 21,934 miles -6,649 miles
14Roadhog RGAS02
 21,748 miles -6,835 miles
15Mastersteel All Weather 2
 21,499 miles -7,084 miles
16Milever All Season Versat mc545
 20,132 miles -8,451 miles

The difference between best and worst was 29.6% (8,451 miles).

Abrasion

Weight of Tire Wear Particles Lost (mg/km/t)

Lower is better ↓
Position / TireResultGap to best
1Michelin CrossClimate 2
 48 mg/km/t Best
2Norauto 4 Seasons 2
 56 mg/km/t +8.00 mg/km/t
3Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
 57 mg/km/t +9.00 mg/km/t
4Hankook Kinergy 4S2
 59 mg/km/t +11.00 mg/km/t
4Continental AllSeasonContact 2
 59 mg/km/t +11.00 mg/km/t
6Vredestein Quatrac
 60 mg/km/t +12.00 mg/km/t
7Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
 62 mg/km/t +14.00 mg/km/t
8Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
 63 mg/km/t +15.00 mg/km/t
9Dunlop All Season 2
 65 mg/km/t +17.00 mg/km/t
10Milever All Season Versat mc545
 67 mg/km/t +19.00 mg/km/t
11Roadhog RGAS02
 68 mg/km/t +20.00 mg/km/t
12Mastersteel All Weather 2
 69 mg/km/t +21.00 mg/km/t
13Tomason Allseason
 70 mg/km/t +22.00 mg/km/t
14Nexen N Blue 4Season 2
 72 mg/km/t +24.00 mg/km/t
14Nokian Seasonproof 2
 72 mg/km/t +24.00 mg/km/t
16GT Radial ClimateActive
 75 mg/km/t +27.00 mg/km/t

The difference between best and worst was 56.3% (27 mg/km/t).

Fuel Consumption

Fuel consumption in Liters per 100 km

Lower is better ↓
Position / TireResultGap to bestExtra fuel / year
1Continental AllSeasonContact 2
 5.4 l/100km Best $0
2Michelin CrossClimate 2
 5.5 l/100km +0.10 l/100km $18
2Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
 5.5 l/100km +0.10 l/100km $18
2Dunlop All Season 2
 5.5 l/100km +0.10 l/100km $18
2Nokian Seasonproof 2
 5.5 l/100km +0.10 l/100km $18
2Norauto 4 Seasons 2
 5.5 l/100km +0.10 l/100km $18
7Hankook Kinergy 4S2
 5.6 l/100km +0.20 l/100km $37
7Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
 5.6 l/100km +0.20 l/100km $37
7Vredestein Quatrac
 5.6 l/100km +0.20 l/100km $37
7Nexen N Blue 4Season 2
 5.6 l/100km +0.20 l/100km $37
7GT Radial ClimateActive
 5.6 l/100km +0.20 l/100km $37
7Roadhog RGAS02
 5.6 l/100km +0.20 l/100km $37
7Tomason Allseason
 5.6 l/100km +0.20 l/100km $37
14Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
 5.7 l/100km +0.30 l/100km $55
14Milever All Season Versat mc545
 5.7 l/100km +0.30 l/100km $55
14Mastersteel All Weather 2
 5.7 l/100km +0.30 l/100km $55

The difference between best and worst was 5.6% (0.3 l/100km). Over 12,000 miles a year at $3.60/gal, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 uses about 15 gal ($55) more fuel than the Continental AllSeasonContact 2.

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12,000 mi
$3.60/gal
Estimates based on typical driving conditions. Rolling resistance accounts for approximately 20% of IC vehicle fuel consumption and 25% of EV energy consumption. Actual savings vary based on driving style, vehicle weight, road conditions, and tire age. For comparative purposes only. Lifetime savings based on a 40,000km / 25,000 mile tread life.

Results

The Continental AllSeasonContact 2 is the tire to buy for small-car drivers who want genuine all-year ability, with the Michelin CrossClimate 2 and Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF 3 close behind. The full test, including ADAC's category-by-category grades and its detailed methodology, is published at adac.de.

1st

Continental AllSeasonContact 2

185/65 R15 88H
Continental AllSeasonContact 2
The Continental AllSeasonContact 2 is the outright test winner and the only tire to earn ADAC's top overall grade. It has no weak surface, balancing dry, wet and winter safety with strong efficiency, and is the easy recommendation for small-car drivers who want one tire for the whole year.
Dry93.8%
Wet98%
Snow97.5%
Ice96.2%
Comfort98.5%
Value91.2%

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.

TestPosition in disciplineResultGap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better7th / 16138 ft+8 ft
Wet BrakingLower is better3rd / 16108 ft+2 ft
Wet Braking - ConcreteLower is better4th / 16129 ft+2 ft
Straight AquaHigher is better4th / 1654.8 mph-2.3 mph
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better5th / 1612.1 ft/s²-0.7 ft/s²
Snow BrakingLower is better5th / 1638 ft+1 ft
Snow TractionHigher is better2nd / 16573 lbf-8 lbf
Ice BrakingLower is better7th / 1669 ft+2 ft
NoiseLower is better4th / 1670.9 dB+1.10 dB
WearHigher is better8th / 1625,663 miles-2,920 miles
Fuel ConsumptionLower is better1st / 165.4 l/100kmBest in this discipline
AbrasionLower is better4th / 1659 mg/km/t+11.00 mg/km/t
EU Label
B/B/71
Weight
7.2 kgs
Price
84.00
2nd

Michelin CrossClimate 2

185/65 R15 88H
Michelin CrossClimate 2
The Michelin CrossClimate 2 shares second place and remains a strong all-season choice, especially for drivers who value low wear and running costs. It is only in this test because the current CrossClimate 3 is not offered in the small 185/65 R15 size, yet the older tire still finishes among the leaders, held back from the win only by a weaker wet performance.
Dry99.8%
Wet92.9%
Snow96.9%
Ice93.1%
Comfort97.8%
Value97.4%

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.

TestPosition in disciplineResultGap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better2nd / 16130 ft0 ft
Wet BrakingLower is better9th / 16115 ft+9 ft
Wet Braking - ConcreteLower is better9th / 16135 ft+8 ft
Straight AquaHigher is better9th / 1653.4 mph-3.7 mph
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better9th / 1611.5 ft/s²-1.3 ft/s²
Snow BrakingLower is better3rd / 1638 ft+1 ft
Snow TractionHigher is better5th / 16560 lbf-21 lbf
Ice BrakingLower is better10th / 1672 ft+5 ft
NoiseLower is better9th / 1671.4 dB+1.60 dB
WearHigher is better3rd / 1627,092 miles-1,491 miles
Fuel ConsumptionLower is better2nd / 165.5 l/100km+0.10 l/100km
AbrasionLower is better1st / 1648 mg/km/tBest in this discipline
EU Label
C/B/69
Weight
6.6 kgs
Price
90.00
3rd

Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3

185/65 R15 92V XL
Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
The Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF 3 shares second place and is a well-rounded all-season tire that only narrowly misses the top, chiefly because it cannot match the winner on winter grip. For drivers who spend more time on wet and dry roads than in deep snow it is an easy tire to recommend.
Dry98.5%
Wet92.3%
Snow96.7%
Ice96.7%
Comfort97.9%
Value92.8%

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.

TestPosition in disciplineResultGap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better4th / 16132 ft+2 ft
Wet BrakingLower is better6th / 16115 ft+9 ft
Wet Braking - ConcreteLower is better11th / 16138 ft+11 ft
Straight AquaHigher is better9th / 1653.4 mph-3.7 mph
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better9th / 1611.5 ft/s²-1.3 ft/s²
Snow BrakingLower is better6th / 1639 ft+2 ft
Snow TractionHigher is better4th / 16569 lbf-12 lbf
Ice BrakingLower is better5th / 1669 ft+2 ft
NoiseLower is better6th / 1671.3 dB+1.50 dB
WearHigher is better6th / 1626,781 miles-1,802 miles
Fuel ConsumptionLower is better2nd / 165.5 l/100km+0.10 l/100km
AbrasionLower is better3rd / 1657 mg/km/t+9.00 mg/km/t
EU Label
C/A/71
Weight
7.6 kgs
Price
86.00
4th

Vredestein Quatrac

185/65 R15 88H
Vredestein Quatrac
The Vredestein Quatrac is a capable mid-pack all-season tire with strong economy credentials, best suited to drivers who see only occasional winter conditions. Its weaker snow grip is what separates it from the leading group.
Dry94.1%
Wet93.3%
Snow91.6%
Ice91%
Comfort97.4%
Value91.4%

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.

TestPosition in disciplineResultGap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better6th / 16138 ft+8 ft
Wet BrakingLower is better7th / 16115 ft+9 ft
Wet Braking - ConcreteLower is better9th / 16135 ft+8 ft
Straight AquaHigher is better8th / 1653.4 mph-3.7 mph
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better7th / 1611.8 ft/s²-1.0 ft/s²
Snow BrakingLower is better13th / 1641 ft+4 ft
Snow TractionHigher is better10th / 16535 lbf-46 lbf
Ice BrakingLower is better13th / 1673 ft+6 ft
NoiseLower is better10th / 1671.7 dB+1.90 dB
WearHigher is better3rd / 1627,092 miles-1,491 miles
Fuel ConsumptionLower is better7th / 165.6 l/100km+0.20 l/100km
AbrasionLower is better6th / 1660 mg/km/t+12.00 mg/km/t
EU Label
C/B/70
Weight
7.1 kgs
Price
70.00
5th

Hankook Kinergy 4S2

185/65 R15 88H
Hankook Kinergy 4S2
The Hankook Kinergy 4S 2 is a solid mid-field all-season tire with a genuine strength in dry driving and good tread life. Buyers who put wet safety or quiet running first will want to look higher up the order, but as a long-wearing dry-weather performer it makes sense.
Dry93.8%
Wet91.5%
Snow94.4%
Ice91.9%
Comfort95.9%
Value92.5%

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.

TestPosition in disciplineResultGap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better7th / 16138 ft+8 ft
Wet BrakingLower is better12th / 16120 ft+14 ft
Wet Braking - ConcreteLower is better12th / 16140 ft+13 ft
Straight AquaHigher is better3rd / 1655.6 mph-1.5 mph
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better1st / 1612.8 ft/s²Best in this discipline
Snow BrakingLower is better6th / 1639 ft+2 ft
Snow TractionHigher is better8th / 16539 lbf-42 lbf
Ice BrakingLower is better11th / 1673 ft+6 ft
NoiseLower is better14th / 1672.8 dB+3.00 dB
WearHigher is better2nd / 1627,651 miles-932 miles
Fuel ConsumptionLower is better7th / 165.6 l/100km+0.20 l/100km
AbrasionLower is better4th / 1659 mg/km/t+11.00 mg/km/t
EU Label
C/B/71
Weight
7.4 kgs
Price
71.00
6th

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3

185/65 R15 92V XL
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
The Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 is the tire to pick if winter grip matters most, since nothing here stops shorter on snow or ice. Weaker dry braking keeps it mid-pack overall, so it best suits drivers who face real winter weather rather than long dry-road commutes.
Dry89%
Wet96.2%
Snow99.3%
Ice100%
Comfort99%
Value89.4%

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.

TestPosition in disciplineResultGap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better15th / 16146 ft+16 ft
Wet BrakingLower is better5th / 16112 ft+6 ft
Wet Braking - ConcreteLower is better2nd / 16128 ft+1 ft
Straight AquaHigher is better7th / 1653.7 mph-3.4 mph
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better7th / 1611.8 ft/s²-1.0 ft/s²
Snow BrakingLower is better1st / 1637 ftBest in this discipline
Snow TractionHigher is better3rd / 16573 lbf-8 lbf
Ice BrakingLower is better1st / 1667 ftBest in this discipline
NoiseLower is better3rd / 1670.5 dB+0.70 dB
WearHigher is better5th / 1626,843 miles-1,740 miles
Fuel ConsumptionLower is better14th / 165.7 l/100km+0.30 l/100km
AbrasionLower is better8th / 1663 mg/km/t+15.00 mg/km/t
EU Label
C/B/70
Weight
7.5 kgs
Price
82.00
7th

Nokian Seasonproof 2

185/65 R15 88H
Nokian Seasonproof 2
The Nokian Seasonproof 2 is the choice for drivers in consistently wet climates, where its grip is unmatched in this group. A softer dry performance and shorter tread life hold it to a mid-table finish overall.
Dry95.2%
Wet99.7%
Snow91.1%
Ice91.4%
Comfort98%
Value83.2%

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.

TestPosition in disciplineResultGap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better5th / 16136 ft+6 ft
Wet BrakingLower is better1st / 16106 ftBest in this discipline
Wet Braking - ConcreteLower is better2nd / 16128 ft+1 ft
Straight AquaHigher is better1st / 1657.1 mphBest in this discipline
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better1st / 1612.8 ft/s²Best in this discipline
Snow BrakingLower is better11th / 1640 ft+3 ft
Snow TractionHigher is better12th / 16524 lbf-57 lbf
Ice BrakingLower is better12th / 1673 ft+6 ft
NoiseLower is better5th / 1671.2 dB+1.40 dB
WearHigher is better11th / 1623,053 miles-5,530 miles
Fuel ConsumptionLower is better2nd / 165.5 l/100km+0.10 l/100km
AbrasionLower is better14th / 1672 mg/km/t+24.00 mg/km/t
EU Label
B/A/68
Weight
7.0 kgs
Price
81.00
8th

GT Radial ClimateActive

185/65 R15 92V XL
GT Radial ClimateActive
The GT Radial ClimateActive is a budget-friendly all-season tire that does enough in the wet but trails the field on winter grip, weight and tread life. It is best viewed as a low-mileage, mild-climate choice rather than a true all-conditions all-rounder.
Dry93.2%
Wet93.7%
Snow93.8%
Ice97.1%
Comfort97.1%
Value80.4%

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.

TestPosition in disciplineResultGap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better11th / 16139 ft+9 ft
Wet BrakingLower is better10th / 16116 ft+10 ft
Wet Braking - ConcreteLower is better8th / 16134 ft+7 ft
Straight AquaHigher is better5th / 1654.2 mph-2.9 mph
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better3rd / 1612.5 ft/s²-0.3 ft/s²
Snow BrakingLower is better8th / 1639 ft+2 ft
Snow TractionHigher is better9th / 16537 lbf-44 lbf
Ice BrakingLower is better4th / 1669 ft+2 ft
NoiseLower is better11th / 1671.9 dB+2.10 dB
WearHigher is better13th / 1621,934 miles-6,649 miles
Fuel ConsumptionLower is better7th / 165.6 l/100km+0.20 l/100km
AbrasionLower is better16th / 1675 mg/km/t+27.00 mg/km/t
EU Label
C/B/69
Weight
8.1 kgs
Price
63.00
9th

Nexen N Blue 4Season 2

185/65 R15 92V XL
Nexen N Blue 4Season 2
The Nexen N'Blue 4Season 2 drops into the lower half of the field, marked down for soft dry and wet safety despite decent refinement and ice braking. ADAC withholds a recommendation, and the objective data explains why - the safety-critical surfaces are where it gives most away.
Dry92.7%
Wet91.4%
Snow92.4%
Ice99%
Comfort100%
Value82.6%

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.

TestPosition in disciplineResultGap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better12th / 16140 ft+10 ft
Wet BrakingLower is better11th / 16117 ft+11 ft
Wet Braking - ConcreteLower is better7th / 16134 ft+7 ft
Straight AquaHigher is better12th / 1650.4 mph-6.7 mph
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better12th / 1610.5 ft/s²-2.3 ft/s²
Snow BrakingLower is better9th / 1640 ft+3 ft
Snow TractionHigher is better11th / 16530 lbf-51 lbf
Ice BrakingLower is better2nd / 1667 ft0 ft
NoiseLower is better1st / 1669.8 dBBest in this discipline
WearHigher is better10th / 1623,115 miles-5,468 miles
Fuel ConsumptionLower is better7th / 165.6 l/100km+0.20 l/100km
AbrasionLower is better14th / 1672 mg/km/t+24.00 mg/km/t
EU Label
C/B/71
Weight
7.5 kgs
Price
66.00
10th

Dunlop All Season 2

185/65 R15 92V XL
Dunlop All Season 2
The Dunlop All Season 2 would make a capable dedicated winter tire, but as an all-season tire it is too one-sided - the dry and wet weaknesses are serious enough that ADAC withholds a recommendation. Only drivers who genuinely put snow above everything else are well served by it.
Dry87.8%
Wet87.2%
Snow100%
Ice98.1%
Comfort97.9%
Value85.7%

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.

TestPosition in disciplineResultGap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better16th / 16148 ft+18 ft
Wet BrakingLower is better15th / 16125 ft+19 ft
Wet Braking - ConcreteLower is better15th / 16146 ft+19 ft
Straight AquaHigher is better11th / 1652.8 mph-4.3 mph
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better9th / 1611.5 ft/s²-1.3 ft/s²
Snow BrakingLower is better1st / 1637 ftBest in this discipline
Snow TractionHigher is better1st / 16581 lbfBest in this discipline
Ice BrakingLower is better3rd / 1668 ft+1 ft
NoiseLower is better6th / 1671.3 dB+1.50 dB
WearHigher is better9th / 1623,488 miles-5,095 miles
Fuel ConsumptionLower is better2nd / 165.5 l/100km+0.10 l/100km
AbrasionLower is better9th / 1665 mg/km/t+17.00 mg/km/t
EU Label
C/C/71
Weight
7.1 kgs
Price
70.00
11th

Milever All Season Versat mc545

185/65 R15 88H
Milever All Season Versat mc545
The Milever All Season Versat MC545 sits near the bottom of the order, an inexpensive tire whose low purchase price is offset by weak all-round safety and the poorest tread life here. ADAC does not recommend it, and only very low-mileage drivers on a tight budget should consider it.
Dry91.9%
Wet85.7%
Snow96.6%
Ice94.4%
Comfort99.4%
Value79.5%

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.

TestPosition in disciplineResultGap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better13th / 16141 ft+11 ft
Wet BrakingLower is better13th / 16122 ft+16 ft
Wet Braking - ConcreteLower is better13th / 16143 ft+16 ft
Straight AquaHigher is better14th / 1647.1 mph-10.0 mph
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better14th / 168.9 ft/s²-3.9 ft/s²
Snow BrakingLower is better3rd / 1638 ft+1 ft
Snow TractionHigher is better6th / 16556 lbf-25 lbf
Ice BrakingLower is better9th / 1671 ft+4 ft
NoiseLower is better2nd / 1670.2 dB+0.40 dB
WearHigher is better16th / 1620,132 miles-8,451 miles
Fuel ConsumptionLower is better14th / 165.7 l/100km+0.30 l/100km
AbrasionLower is better10th / 1667 mg/km/t+19.00 mg/km/t
EU Label
C/C/67
Weight
7.8 kgs
Price
51.00
12th

Norauto 4 Seasons 2

185/65 R15 92V XL
Norauto 4 Seasons 2
The Norauto 4 Seasons 2, A.T.U's house brand, is a study in contrasts: strong dry manners and the best tread life in the test, undone by dangerously weak winter grip that caps its overall rating and costs it a recommendation. As an all-season tire it cannot be relied on when it matters most in the cold.
Dry93.4%
Wet89.4%
Snow93.3%
Ice95.8%
Comfort96.3%
Value95.5%

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.

TestPosition in disciplineResultGap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better10th / 16139 ft+9 ft
Wet BrakingLower is better13th / 16122 ft+16 ft
Wet Braking - ConcreteLower is better14th / 16144 ft+17 ft
Straight AquaHigher is better6th / 1654.1 mph-3.0 mph
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better3rd / 1612.5 ft/s²-0.3 ft/s²
Snow BrakingLower is better9th / 1640 ft+3 ft
Snow TractionHigher is better7th / 16541 lbf-40 lbf
Ice BrakingLower is better8th / 1670 ft+3 ft
NoiseLower is better12th / 1672.5 dB+2.70 dB
WearHigher is better1st / 1628,583 milesBest in this discipline
Fuel ConsumptionLower is better2nd / 165.5 l/100km+0.10 l/100km
AbrasionLower is better2nd / 1656 mg/km/t+8.00 mg/km/t
EU Label
C/B/71
Weight
7.4 kgs
Price
63.00
13th

Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO

185/65 R15 92V XL
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
The Bridgestone Weather Control A005-Evo is an ageing design that no longer keeps pace: strong wet performance cannot offset winter grip weak enough to cap its overall grade, and ADAC advises against buying it. Its successor has already moved on to larger sizes, and in this dimension the older tire shows its age.
Dry93.6%
Wet99%
Snow87%
Ice90.2%
Comfort97.9%
Value90.1%

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.

TestPosition in disciplineResultGap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better9th / 16138 ft+8 ft
Wet BrakingLower is better2nd / 16107 ft+1 ft
Wet Braking - ConcreteLower is better1st / 16127 ftBest in this discipline
Straight AquaHigher is better2nd / 1656.0 mph-1.1 mph
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better5th / 1612.1 ft/s²-0.7 ft/s²
Snow BrakingLower is better15th / 1642 ft+5 ft
Snow TractionHigher is better13th / 16502 lbf-79 lbf
Ice BrakingLower is better14th / 1674 ft+7 ft
NoiseLower is better6th / 1671.3 dB+1.50 dB
WearHigher is better7th / 1626,657 miles-1,926 miles
Fuel ConsumptionLower is better7th / 165.6 l/100km+0.20 l/100km
AbrasionLower is better7th / 1662 mg/km/t+14.00 mg/km/t
EU Label
C/A/70
Weight
7.7 kgs
Price
81.00
14th

Mastersteel All Weather 2

185/65 R15 88H
Mastersteel All Weather 2
The Mastersteel All Weather 2 shows one flash of ability with its short dry braking, but everything else places it near the bottom of the test. Very weak winter grip caps its overall rating and rules out a recommendation, and its near-identical sibling from the same factory fares no better.
Dry100%
Wet91.2%
Snow87.1%
Ice88.3%
Comfort94.7%
Value80.7%

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.

TestPosition in disciplineResultGap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better1st / 16130 ftBest in this discipline
Wet BrakingLower is better4th / 16112 ft+6 ft
Wet Braking - ConcreteLower is better6th / 16133 ft+6 ft
Straight AquaHigher is better14th / 1647.1 mph-10.0 mph
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better15th / 168.5 ft/s²-4.3 ft/s²
Snow BrakingLower is better14th / 1642 ft+5 ft
Snow TractionHigher is better14th / 16493 lbf-88 lbf
Ice BrakingLower is better16th / 1675 ft+8 ft
NoiseLower is better15th / 1673.7 dB+3.90 dB
WearHigher is better15th / 1621,499 miles-7,084 miles
Fuel ConsumptionLower is better14th / 165.7 l/100km+0.30 l/100km
AbrasionLower is better12th / 1669 mg/km/t+21.00 mg/km/t
EU Label
C/B/71
Weight
7.8 kgs
Price
53.00
15th

Roadhog RGAS02

185/65 R15 88H
Roadhog RGAS02
The Roadhog RGAS02 finishes among the weakest tires in the test, its poor winter and wet grip capping the overall grade and ruling out any recommendation. It shares a tread pattern and factory with the Mastersteel, and like that tire it is one to avoid.
Dry98.8%
Wet89.6%
Snow85%
Ice90.2%
Comfort96%
Value81.9%

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.

TestPosition in disciplineResultGap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better3rd / 16131 ft+1 ft
Wet BrakingLower is better7th / 16115 ft+9 ft
Wet Braking - ConcreteLower is better5th / 16132 ft+5 ft
Straight AquaHigher is better16th / 1646.4 mph-10.7 mph
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better16th / 167.9 ft/s²-4.9 ft/s²
Snow BrakingLower is better16th / 1643 ft+6 ft
Snow TractionHigher is better16th / 16485 lbf-96 lbf
Ice BrakingLower is better14th / 1674 ft+7 ft
NoiseLower is better13th / 1672.7 dB+2.90 dB
WearHigher is better14th / 1621,748 miles-6,835 miles
Fuel ConsumptionLower is better7th / 165.6 l/100km+0.20 l/100km
AbrasionLower is better11th / 1668 mg/km/t+20.00 mg/km/t
EU Label
C/B/71
Weight
7.9 kgs
Price
52.00
16th

Tomason Allseason

185/65 R15 88H
Tomason Allseason
The Tomason Allseason props up the test with the lowest overall grade of the sixteen. Its very weak wet and winter safety leave it well short of what an all-season tire needs to do, and ADAC clearly advises against it.
Dry89.8%
Wet85.6%
Snow88.2%
Ice96.7%
Comfort93.7%
Value82.1%

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.

TestPosition in disciplineResultGap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better14th / 16144 ft+14 ft
Wet BrakingLower is better16th / 16126 ft+20 ft
Wet Braking - ConcreteLower is better16th / 16146 ft+19 ft
Straight AquaHigher is better13th / 1650.0 mph-7.1 mph
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better12th / 1610.5 ft/s²-2.3 ft/s²
Snow BrakingLower is better11th / 1640 ft+3 ft
Snow TractionHigher is better15th / 16487 lbf-94 lbf
Ice BrakingLower is better5th / 1669 ft+2 ft
NoiseLower is better16th / 1674.5 dB+4.70 dB
WearHigher is better12th / 1622,307 miles-6,276 miles
Fuel ConsumptionLower is better7th / 165.6 l/100km+0.20 l/100km
AbrasionLower is better13th / 1670 mg/km/t+22.00 mg/km/t
EU Label
D/C/71
Weight
7.0 kgs
Price
58.00

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Discussion

1 comment
  1. Scour
    Looks extreme bad, only Conti get a "good"

    Know ppl who driving the Goodyear and Pirelli, they´re mostly satisfied with the tires.

    I´m afraid of the winter tire test in ADAC, but I need new wintertires. My LM005 are EOL after 4 seasons.
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