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2026 Auto Bild All Season 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
- 225/45 R17
- Tires tested
- 15
- Disciplines
- 17
- Test vehicle
- VW Golf and VW Golf GTI
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
RefReference Summer |
113 ft | -7 ft | 0 mph |
| 120 ft | Best | 0 mph | |
| 120 ft | 0 ft | 4 mph | |
| 121 ft | +1 ft | 9 mph | |
| 123 ft | +3 ft | 12 mph | |
| 124 ft | +4 ft | 15 mph | |
| 125 ft | +5 ft | 17 mph | |
| 126 ft | +6 ft | 18 mph | |
| 127 ft | +7 ft | 19 mph | |
| 128 ft | +8 ft | 20 mph | |
| 128 ft | +8 ft | 21 mph | |
| 130 ft | +10 ft | 22 mph | |
| 130 ft | +10 ft | 23 mph | |
| 132 ft | +12 ft | 24 mph | |
| 134 ft | +14 ft | 26 mph | |
| 135 ft | +15 ft | 27 mph | |
RefReference Winter |
141 ft | +21 ft | 31 mph |
The difference between best and worst was 25.3% (28 ft ≈ 1.9 Car Lengths). From 80 mph, the Dunlop All Season 2 would still be travelling at 27 mph when the Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 61.2 mph | Best | |
| 61.1 mph | -0.1 mph | |
RefReference Summer |
60.8 mph | -0.4 mph |
| 60.8 mph | -0.4 mph | |
| 60.7 mph | -0.5 mph | |
| 60.6 mph | -0.6 mph | |
| 60.3 mph | -0.9 mph | |
| 60.1 mph | -1.1 mph | |
RefReference Winter |
59.8 mph | -1.4 mph |
| 59.8 mph | -1.4 mph | |
| 59.6 mph | -1.6 mph | |
| 59.5 mph | -1.7 mph | |
| 59.4 mph | -1.8 mph | |
| 59.3 mph | -1.9 mph | |
| 59.2 mph | -2.0 mph | |
| 59.1 mph | -2.1 mph | |
| 59.0 mph | -2.2 mph |
The difference between best and worst was 3.7% (2.2 mph).
Wet
5Wet Braking
Wet braking in feet (62 - 0 mph)
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best | Residual speed |
|---|---|---|---|
RefReference Summer |
135 ft | -3 ft | 0 mph |
| 138 ft | Best | 0 mph | |
| 140 ft | +2 ft | 10 mph | |
| 141 ft | +3 ft | 11 mph | |
| 142 ft | +4 ft | 13 mph | |
| 142 ft | +4 ft | 14 mph | |
| 145 ft | +7 ft | 17 mph | |
| 146 ft | +8 ft | 19 mph | |
| 146 ft | +8 ft | 19 mph | |
| 146 ft | +8 ft | 19 mph | |
| 147 ft | +9 ft | 20 mph | |
| 148 ft | +10 ft | 20 mph | |
| 148 ft | +10 ft | 20 mph | |
| 152 ft | +14 ft | 24 mph | |
| 153 ft | +15 ft | 25 mph | |
| 153 ft | +15 ft | 25 mph | |
RefReference Winter |
156 ft | +18 ft | 27 mph |
The difference between best and worst was 15.8% (21 ft ≈ 1.4 Car Lengths). From 80 mph, the Kleber Quadraxer 3 would still be travelling at 25 mph when the Toyo Celsius AS2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 45.5 mph | Best | |
| 45.4 mph | -0.1 mph | |
| 45.0 mph | -0.5 mph | |
RefReference Winter |
44.9 mph | -0.6 mph |
| 44.9 mph | -0.6 mph | |
RefReference Summer |
44.8 mph | -0.7 mph |
| 44.7 mph | -0.8 mph | |
| 44.7 mph | -0.8 mph | |
| 44.6 mph | -0.9 mph | |
| 44.6 mph | -0.9 mph | |
| 44.4 mph | -1.1 mph | |
| 43.9 mph | -1.6 mph | |
| 43.8 mph | -1.7 mph | |
| 43.3 mph | -2.2 mph | |
| 42.9 mph | -2.6 mph | |
| 42.9 mph | -2.6 mph | |
| 42.1 mph | -3.4 mph |
The difference between best and worst was 7.5% (3.4 mph).
Wet Circle
Wet Circle Lap Time in seconds
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 10.32 s | Best | |
| 10.55 s | +0.23 s | |
| 10.76 s | +0.44 s | |
RefReference Summer |
10.78 s | +0.46 s |
| 10.82 s | +0.50 s | |
| 10.92 s | +0.60 s | |
| 10.94 s | +0.62 s | |
| 10.99 s | +0.67 s | |
| 11.13 s | +0.81 s | |
| 11.15 s | +0.83 s | |
RefReference Winter |
11.2 s | +0.88 s |
| 11.24 s | +0.92 s | |
| 11.28 s | +0.96 s | |
| 11.35 s | +1.03 s | |
| 11.47 s | +1.15 s | |
| 11.56 s | +1.24 s | |
| 11.7 s | +1.38 s |
The difference between best and worst was 13.4% (1.38 s).
Straight Aqua
Float Speed in mph
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
RefReference Summer |
47.2 mph | +0.1 mph |
| 47.1 mph | Best | |
| 47.1 mph | 0.0 mph | |
| 47.0 mph | -0.1 mph | |
| 46.9 mph | -0.2 mph | |
| 46.6 mph | -0.5 mph | |
| 46.5 mph | -0.6 mph | |
| 45.9 mph | -1.2 mph | |
| 45.8 mph | -1.3 mph | |
| 45.6 mph | -1.5 mph | |
| 45.5 mph | -1.6 mph | |
| 44.3 mph | -2.8 mph | |
| 44.3 mph | -2.8 mph | |
| 44.1 mph | -3.0 mph | |
| 43.6 mph | -3.5 mph | |
| 43.2 mph | -3.9 mph | |
RefReference Winter |
42.9 mph | -4.2 mph |
The difference between best and worst was 9.2% (4.3 mph).
Curved Aquaplaning
Remaining lateral acceleration
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
RefReference Summer |
10.8 ft/s² | +0.5 ft/s² |
| 10.3 ft/s² | Best | |
| 10.1 ft/s² | -0.2 ft/s² | |
| 9.9 ft/s² | -0.4 ft/s² | |
| 9.9 ft/s² | -0.4 ft/s² | |
| 9.8 ft/s² | -0.5 ft/s² | |
| 9.7 ft/s² | -0.6 ft/s² | |
| 9.6 ft/s² | -0.7 ft/s² | |
| 9.5 ft/s² | -0.8 ft/s² | |
| 9.5 ft/s² | -0.8 ft/s² | |
| 9.4 ft/s² | -0.9 ft/s² | |
| 9.2 ft/s² | -1.1 ft/s² | |
| 9.0 ft/s² | -1.3 ft/s² | |
| 8.9 ft/s² | -1.4 ft/s² | |
| 8.8 ft/s² | -1.5 ft/s² | |
| 8.8 ft/s² | -1.5 ft/s² | |
RefReference Winter |
8.8 ft/s² | -1.5 ft/s² |
The difference between best and worst was 18.8% (2 ft/s²).
Snow
4Snow Braking
Snow braking in feet (31 - 0 mph)
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best | Residual speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 82 ft | Best | 0 mph | |
| 83 ft | +1 ft | 7 mph | |
RefReference Winter |
84 ft | +2 ft | 11 mph |
| 85 ft | +3 ft | 14 mph | |
| 87 ft | +5 ft | 19 mph | |
| 88 ft | +6 ft | 21 mph | |
| 88 ft | +6 ft | 21 mph | |
| 90 ft | +8 ft | 23 mph | |
| 90 ft | +8 ft | 24 mph | |
| 90 ft | +8 ft | 24 mph | |
| 92 ft | +10 ft | 26 mph | |
| 93 ft | +11 ft | 27 mph | |
| 95 ft | +13 ft | 30 mph | |
| 96 ft | +14 ft | 31 mph | |
| 99 ft | +17 ft | 33 mph | |
| 99 ft | +17 ft | 33 mph | |
RefReference Summer |
158 ft | +76 ft | 55 mph |
The difference between best and worst was 92.4% (76 ft ≈ 5.1 Car Lengths). From 80 mph, the Toyo Celsius AS2 would still be travelling at 33 mph when the Vredestein Quatrac Pro 2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 464 lbf | Best | |
| 453 lbf | -11 lbf | |
RefReference Winter |
451 lbf | -13 lbf |
| 450 lbf | -14 lbf | |
| 443 lbf | -21 lbf | |
| 441 lbf | -23 lbf | |
| 440 lbf | -24 lbf | |
| 437 lbf | -27 lbf | |
| 434 lbf | -30 lbf | |
| 429 lbf | -35 lbf | |
| 428 lbf | -36 lbf | |
| 416 lbf | -48 lbf | |
| 413 lbf | -51 lbf | |
| 407 lbf | -57 lbf | |
| 386 lbf | -78 lbf | |
| 381 lbf | -83 lbf | |
RefReference Summer |
238 lbf | -226 lbf |
The difference between best and worst was 48.6% (226 lbf).
Snow Handling
Snow handling average speed
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 34.5 mph | Best | |
| 34.5 mph | 0.0 mph | |
RefReference Winter |
34.4 mph | -0.1 mph |
| 34.4 mph | -0.1 mph | |
| 34.3 mph | -0.2 mph | |
| 34.1 mph | -0.4 mph | |
| 33.7 mph | -0.8 mph | |
| 33.5 mph | -1.0 mph | |
| 33.4 mph | -1.1 mph | |
| 33.4 mph | -1.1 mph | |
| 33.3 mph | -1.2 mph | |
| 33.2 mph | -1.3 mph | |
| 33.0 mph | -1.5 mph | |
| 32.9 mph | -1.6 mph | |
| 32.4 mph | -2.1 mph | |
| 31.8 mph | -2.7 mph |
The difference between best and worst was 7.9% (2.7 mph).
Snow Slalom
Lateral acceleration
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 8.2 ft/s² | Best | |
| 8.0 ft/s² | -0.2 ft/s² | |
| 7.9 ft/s² | -0.3 ft/s² | |
| 7.9 ft/s² | -0.3 ft/s² | |
| 7.9 ft/s² | -0.3 ft/s² | |
| 7.9 ft/s² | -0.3 ft/s² | |
| 7.8 ft/s² | -0.4 ft/s² | |
| 7.8 ft/s² | -0.4 ft/s² | |
RefReference Winter |
7.7 ft/s² | -0.5 ft/s² |
| 7.6 ft/s² | -0.6 ft/s² | |
| 7.6 ft/s² | -0.6 ft/s² | |
| 7.4 ft/s² | -0.8 ft/s² | |
| 7.4 ft/s² | -0.8 ft/s² | |
| 7.3 ft/s² | -0.9 ft/s² | |
| 7.1 ft/s² | -1.1 ft/s² | |
| 7.0 ft/s² | -1.2 ft/s² | |
RefReference Summer |
4.0 ft/s² | -4.2 ft/s² |
The difference between best and worst was 51.8% (4.2 ft/s²).
Comfort
2Subj. Comfort
Subjective Comfort Score
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 9.8 Points | Best | |
| 9.8 Points | Best | |
| 9.6 Points | -0.20 Points | |
| 9.4 Points | -0.40 Points | |
| 9 Points | -0.80 Points | |
| 8.8 Points | -1.00 Points | |
| 8.2 Points | -1.60 Points | |
| 8.2 Points | -1.60 Points | |
| 8 Points | -1.80 Points | |
| 7.8 Points | -2.00 Points | |
| 7.6 Points | -2.20 Points | |
| 7.4 Points | -2.40 Points | |
| 7.4 Points | -2.40 Points | |
| 7.2 Points | -2.60 Points | |
| 7.2 Points | -2.60 Points |
The difference between best and worst was 26.5% (2.6 Points).
Noise
External noise in dB
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 69.6 dB | Best | |
| 69.8 dB | +0.20 dB | |
| 70.5 dB | +0.90 dB | |
| 70.5 dB | +0.90 dB | |
| 70.7 dB | +1.10 dB | |
| 70.8 dB | +1.20 dB | |
| 71.1 dB | +1.50 dB | |
| 71.2 dB | +1.60 dB | |
| 71.2 dB | +1.60 dB | |
| 71.3 dB | +1.70 dB | |
| 71.6 dB | +2.00 dB | |
| 71.6 dB | +2.00 dB | |
| 71.8 dB | +2.20 dB | |
| 71.9 dB | +2.30 dB | |
| 71.9 dB | +2.30 dB | |
RefReference Summer |
71.9 dB | +2.30 dB |
RefReference Winter |
72.3 dB | +2.70 dB |
The difference between best and worst was 3.9% (2.7 dB).
Value
4Wear
Predicted tread life in KM
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 48,591 miles | Best | |
| 47,783 miles | -808 miles | |
| 40,855 miles | -7,736 miles | |
| 40,576 miles | -8,015 miles | |
| 39,861 miles | -8,730 miles | |
| 39,737 miles | -8,854 miles | |
| 39,675 miles | -8,916 miles | |
| 39,240 miles | -9,351 miles | |
| 38,774 miles | -9,817 miles | |
| 38,028 miles | -10,563 miles | |
| 36,319 miles | -12,272 miles | |
| 36,040 miles | -12,551 miles | |
| 35,729 miles | -12,862 miles | |
| 35,449 miles | -13,142 miles | |
| 33,119 miles | -15,472 miles |
The difference between best and worst was 31.8% (15,472 miles).
Value
Euros/1000km based on cost/wear
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best | cost per 1,000 miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.48 Price/1000 | Best | €13.21 | |
| 4.55 Price/1000 | +0.07 Price/1000 | €8.79 | |
| 4.9 Price/1000 | +0.42 Price/1000 | €19.43 | |
| 5.23 Price/1000 | +0.75 Price/1000 | €11.38 | |
| 5.32 Price/1000 | +0.84 Price/1000 | €14.40 | |
| 6.21 Price/1000 | +1.73 Price/1000 | €11.83 | |
| 6.24 Price/1000 | +1.76 Price/1000 | €11.79 | |
| 6.55 Price/1000 | +2.07 Price/1000 | €16.10 | |
| 6.57 Price/1000 | +2.09 Price/1000 | €15.33 | |
| 6.58 Price/1000 | +2.10 Price/1000 | €15.40 | |
| 6.61 Price/1000 | +2.13 Price/1000 | €14.96 | |
| 6.73 Price/1000 | +2.25 Price/1000 | €12.98 | |
| 6.84 Price/1000 | +2.36 Price/1000 | €13.94 | |
| 7.04 Price/1000 | +2.56 Price/1000 | €17.94 | |
| 8.04 Price/1000 | +3.56 Price/1000 | €17.18 |
The difference between best and worst was 79.5% (3.56 Price/1000). Over 25,000 miles the cheapest tire to own (Dunlop All Season 2) works out €266 cheaper than the most expensive (Ceat 4 SeasonDrive X5).
How this is calculated
Assumes a typical car doing 29 mpg (rolling resistance causing 20% of fuel use), fuel at €6.25 per gallon and €70 fitting per set of four. Purchase prices are from the time of the 2026 test; financing costs are excluded.
Rolling Resistance
Rolling resistance in kg t
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best | Extra fuel / year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7.53 kg/t | Best | $0 | |
| 7.53 kg/t | Best | $0 | |
| 7.53 kg/t | Best | $0 | |
| 7.59 kg/t | +0.06 kg/t | $2 | |
| 7.7 kg/t | +0.17 kg/t | $7 | |
| 7.74 kg/t | +0.21 kg/t | $8 | |
| 7.94 kg/t | +0.41 kg/t | $16 | |
| 7.95 kg/t | +0.42 kg/t | $16 | |
| 8 kg/t | +0.47 kg/t | $18 | |
| 8.07 kg/t | +0.54 kg/t | $21 | |
| 8.17 kg/t | +0.64 kg/t | $25 | |
| 8.26 kg/t | +0.73 kg/t | $28 | |
| 8.34 kg/t | +0.81 kg/t | $32 | |
| 8.39 kg/t | +0.86 kg/t | $34 | |
| 9.27 kg/t | +1.74 kg/t | $68 |
The difference between best and worst was 23.1% (1.74 kg / t). Over 12,000 miles a year at $3.60/gal, the Ceat 4 SeasonDrive X5 uses about 19 gal ($68) more fuel than the Nexen N Blue 4Season 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
Total weight loss after wear test in grams
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 203 g | Best | |
| 215 g | +12.00 g | |
| 225 g | +22.00 g | |
| 229 g | +26.00 g | |
| 230 g | +27.00 g | |
| 238 g | +35.00 g | |
| 248 g | +45.00 g | |
| 274 g | +71.00 g | |
| 275 g | +72.00 g | |
| 278 g | +75.00 g | |
| 286 g | +83.00 g | |
| 304 g | +101.00 g | |
| 308 g | +105.00 g | |
| 316 g | +113.00 g | |
| 359 g | +156.00 g |
The difference between best and worst was 76.8% (156 g).
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
- Snow Braking
- 31.1 → 0.0 mph
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