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2026 ADAC All Season Tire Test - 185/65 R15
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
- 185/65 R15
- Tires tested
- 16
- Disciplines
- 12
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
1Dry Braking
Dry braking in feet (62 - 0 mph)
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best | Residual speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 130 ft | Best | 0 mph | |
| 130 ft | 0 ft | 4 mph | |
| 131 ft | +1 ft | 9 mph | |
| 132 ft | +2 ft | 10 mph | |
| 136 ft | +6 ft | 18 mph | |
| 138 ft | +8 ft | 20 mph | |
| 138 ft | +8 ft | 20 mph | |
| 138 ft | +8 ft | 20 mph | |
| 138 ft | +8 ft | 20 mph | |
| 139 ft | +9 ft | 21 mph | |
| 139 ft | +9 ft | 21 mph | |
| 140 ft | +10 ft | 22 mph | |
| 141 ft | +11 ft | 23 mph | |
| 144 ft | +14 ft | 26 mph | |
| 146 ft | +16 ft | 27 mph | |
| 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
4Wet Braking
Wet braking in feet (50 - 0 mph)
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best | Residual speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 106 ft | Best | 0 mph | |
| 107 ft | +1 ft | 6 mph | |
| 108 ft | +2 ft | 9 mph | |
| 112 ft | +6 ft | 17 mph | |
| 112 ft | +6 ft | 18 mph | |
| 115 ft | +9 ft | 21 mph | |
| 115 ft | +9 ft | 22 mph | |
| 115 ft | +9 ft | 22 mph | |
| 115 ft | +9 ft | 23 mph | |
| 116 ft | +10 ft | 23 mph | |
| 117 ft | +11 ft | 24 mph | |
| 120 ft | +14 ft | 27 mph | |
| 122 ft | +16 ft | 28 mph | |
| 122 ft | +16 ft | 28 mph | |
| 125 ft | +19 ft | 31 mph | |
| 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 / Tire | Result | Gap to best | Residual speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 127 ft | Best | 0 mph | |
| 128 ft | +1 ft | 7 mph | |
| 128 ft | +1 ft | 7 mph | |
| 129 ft | +2 ft | 10 mph | |
| 132 ft | +5 ft | 16 mph | |
| 133 ft | +6 ft | 17 mph | |
| 134 ft | +7 ft | 18 mph | |
| 134 ft | +7 ft | 19 mph | |
| 135 ft | +8 ft | 19 mph | |
| 135 ft | +8 ft | 19 mph | |
| 138 ft | +11 ft | 22 mph | |
| 140 ft | +13 ft | 24 mph | |
| 143 ft | +16 ft | 27 mph | |
| 144 ft | +17 ft | 28 mph | |
| 146 ft | +19 ft | 29 mph | |
| 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.
Straight Aqua
Float Speed in mph
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 57.1 mph | Best | |
| 56.0 mph | -1.1 mph | |
| 55.6 mph | -1.5 mph | |
| 54.8 mph | -2.3 mph | |
| 54.2 mph | -2.9 mph | |
| 54.1 mph | -3.0 mph | |
| 53.7 mph | -3.4 mph | |
| 53.4 mph | -3.7 mph | |
| 53.4 mph | -3.7 mph | |
| 53.4 mph | -3.7 mph | |
| 52.8 mph | -4.3 mph | |
| 50.4 mph | -6.7 mph | |
| 50.0 mph | -7.1 mph | |
| 47.1 mph | -10.0 mph | |
| 47.1 mph | -10.0 mph | |
| 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 / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 12.8 ft/s² | Best | |
| 12.8 ft/s² | Best | |
| 12.5 ft/s² | -0.3 ft/s² | |
| 12.5 ft/s² | -0.3 ft/s² | |
| 12.1 ft/s² | -0.7 ft/s² | |
| 12.1 ft/s² | -0.7 ft/s² | |
| 11.8 ft/s² | -1.0 ft/s² | |
| 11.8 ft/s² | -1.0 ft/s² | |
| 11.5 ft/s² | -1.3 ft/s² | |
| 11.5 ft/s² | -1.3 ft/s² | |
| 11.5 ft/s² | -1.3 ft/s² | |
| 10.5 ft/s² | -2.3 ft/s² | |
| 10.5 ft/s² | -2.3 ft/s² | |
| 8.9 ft/s² | -3.9 ft/s² | |
| 8.5 ft/s² | -4.3 ft/s² | |
| 7.9 ft/s² | -4.9 ft/s² |
The difference between best and worst was 38.5% (4.9 ft/s²).
Snow
2Snow Braking
Snow braking in feet (19 - 0 mph)
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best | Residual speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37 ft | Best | 0 mph | |
| 37 ft | Best | 0 mph | |
| 38 ft | +1 ft | 13 mph | |
| 38 ft | +1 ft | 13 mph | |
| 38 ft | +1 ft | 15 mph | |
| 39 ft | +2 ft | 16 mph | |
| 39 ft | +2 ft | 16 mph | |
| 39 ft | +2 ft | 18 mph | |
| 40 ft | +3 ft | 21 mph | |
| 40 ft | +3 ft | 21 mph | |
| 40 ft | +3 ft | 23 mph | |
| 40 ft | +3 ft | 23 mph | |
| 41 ft | +4 ft | 24 mph | |
| 42 ft | +5 ft | 27 mph | |
| 42 ft | +5 ft | 28 mph | |
| 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 / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 581 lbf | Best | |
| 573 lbf | -8 lbf | |
| 573 lbf | -8 lbf | |
| 569 lbf | -12 lbf | |
| 560 lbf | -21 lbf | |
| 556 lbf | -25 lbf | |
| 541 lbf | -40 lbf | |
| 539 lbf | -42 lbf | |
| 537 lbf | -44 lbf | |
| 535 lbf | -46 lbf | |
| 530 lbf | -51 lbf | |
| 524 lbf | -57 lbf | |
| 502 lbf | -79 lbf | |
| 493 lbf | -88 lbf | |
| 487 lbf | -94 lbf | |
| 485 lbf | -96 lbf |
The difference between best and worst was 16.4% (96 lbf).
Ice
1Ice Braking
Ice braking in feet (12 - 0 mph)
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best | Residual speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 67 ft | Best | 0 mph | |
| 67 ft | 0 ft | 8 mph | |
| 68 ft | +1 ft | 11 mph | |
| 69 ft | +2 ft | 14 mph | |
| 69 ft | +2 ft | 15 mph | |
| 69 ft | +2 ft | 15 mph | |
| 69 ft | +2 ft | 16 mph | |
| 70 ft | +3 ft | 16 mph | |
| 71 ft | +4 ft | 19 mph | |
| 72 ft | +5 ft | 21 mph | |
| 73 ft | +6 ft | 23 mph | |
| 73 ft | +6 ft | 23 mph | |
| 73 ft | +6 ft | 24 mph | |
| 74 ft | +7 ft | 25 mph | |
| 74 ft | +7 ft | 25 mph | |
| 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.
Comfort
1Noise
External noise in dB
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 69.8 dB | Best | |
| 70.2 dB | +0.40 dB | |
| 70.5 dB | +0.70 dB | |
| 70.9 dB | +1.10 dB | |
| 71.2 dB | +1.40 dB | |
| 71.3 dB | +1.50 dB | |
| 71.3 dB | +1.50 dB | |
| 71.3 dB | +1.50 dB | |
| 71.4 dB | +1.60 dB | |
| 71.7 dB | +1.90 dB | |
| 71.9 dB | +2.10 dB | |
| 72.5 dB | +2.70 dB | |
| 72.7 dB | +2.90 dB | |
| 72.8 dB | +3.00 dB | |
| 73.7 dB | +3.90 dB | |
| 74.5 dB | +4.70 dB |
The difference between best and worst was 6.7% (4.7 dB).
Value
3Wear
Predicted tread life in KM
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 28,583 miles | Best | |
| 27,651 miles | -932 miles | |
| 27,092 miles | -1,491 miles | |
| 27,092 miles | -1,491 miles | |
| 26,843 miles | -1,740 miles | |
| 26,781 miles | -1,802 miles | |
| 26,657 miles | -1,926 miles | |
| 25,663 miles | -2,920 miles | |
| 23,488 miles | -5,095 miles | |
| 23,115 miles | -5,468 miles | |
| 23,053 miles | -5,530 miles | |
| 22,307 miles | -6,276 miles | |
| 21,934 miles | -6,649 miles | |
| 21,748 miles | -6,835 miles | |
| 21,499 miles | -7,084 miles | |
| 20,132 miles | -8,451 miles |
The difference between best and worst was 29.6% (8,451 miles).
Fuel Consumption
Fuel consumption in Liters per 100 km
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best | Extra fuel / year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.4 l/100km | Best | $0 | |
| 5.5 l/100km | +0.10 l/100km | $18 | |
| 5.5 l/100km | +0.10 l/100km | $18 | |
| 5.5 l/100km | +0.10 l/100km | $18 | |
| 5.5 l/100km | +0.10 l/100km | $18 | |
| 5.5 l/100km | +0.10 l/100km | $18 | |
| 5.6 l/100km | +0.20 l/100km | $37 | |
| 5.6 l/100km | +0.20 l/100km | $37 | |
| 5.6 l/100km | +0.20 l/100km | $37 | |
| 5.6 l/100km | +0.20 l/100km | $37 | |
| 5.6 l/100km | +0.20 l/100km | $37 | |
| 5.6 l/100km | +0.20 l/100km | $37 | |
| 5.6 l/100km | +0.20 l/100km | $37 | |
| 5.7 l/100km | +0.30 l/100km | $55 | |
| 5.7 l/100km | +0.30 l/100km | $55 | |
| 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.
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.
Abrasion
Weight of Tire Wear Particles Lost (mg/km/t)
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 48 mg/km/t | Best | |
| 56 mg/km/t | +8.00 mg/km/t | |
| 57 mg/km/t | +9.00 mg/km/t | |
| 59 mg/km/t | +11.00 mg/km/t | |
| 59 mg/km/t | +11.00 mg/km/t | |
| 60 mg/km/t | +12.00 mg/km/t | |
| 62 mg/km/t | +14.00 mg/km/t | |
| 63 mg/km/t | +15.00 mg/km/t | |
| 65 mg/km/t | +17.00 mg/km/t | |
| 67 mg/km/t | +19.00 mg/km/t | |
| 68 mg/km/t | +20.00 mg/km/t | |
| 69 mg/km/t | +21.00 mg/km/t | |
| 70 mg/km/t | +22.00 mg/km/t | |
| 72 mg/km/t | +24.00 mg/km/t | |
| 72 mg/km/t | +24.00 mg/km/t | |
| 75 mg/km/t | +27.00 mg/km/t |
The difference between best and worst was 56.3% (27 mg/km/t).
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
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