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2026 Auto Zeitung 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
- 10
- Disciplines
- 19
- Test vehicle
- VW Golf 1.5 TSI (snow), VW Golf TSI and Golf GTI (wet and dry)
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
3Dry Braking
Dry braking in feet (62 - 0 mph)
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best | Residual speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 119 ft | Best | 0 mph | |
| 123 ft | +4 ft | 15 mph | |
| 126 ft | +7 ft | 19 mph | |
| 127 ft | +8 ft | 20 mph | |
| 129 ft | +10 ft | 22 mph | |
| 129 ft | +10 ft | 23 mph | |
| 130 ft | +11 ft | 24 mph | |
| 130 ft | +11 ft | 24 mph | |
| 134 ft | +15 ft | 27 mph | |
| 135 ft | +16 ft | 28 mph |
The difference between best and worst was 13.5% (16 ft ≈ 1.1 Car Lengths). From 80 mph, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 would still be travelling at 28 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 time in seconds
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 69.6 s | Best | |
| 70.4 s | +0.80 s | |
| 70.6 s | +1.00 s | |
| 70.8 s | +1.20 s | |
| 71 s | +1.40 s | |
| 71 s | +1.40 s | |
| 71.6 s | +2.00 s | |
| 71.8 s | +2.20 s | |
| 72.2 s | +2.60 s | |
| 72.3 s | +2.70 s |
The difference between best and worst was 3.9% (2.7 s).
Subj. Dry Handling
Subjective Dry Handling Score
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 10 Points | Best | |
| 9.3 Points | -0.70 Points | |
| 9 Points | -1.00 Points | |
| 8.7 Points | -1.30 Points | |
| 8.3 Points | -1.70 Points | |
| 8 Points | -2.00 Points | |
| 7.7 Points | -2.30 Points | |
| 7.3 Points | -2.70 Points | |
| 7 Points | -3.00 Points | |
| 6.7 Points | -3.30 Points |
The difference between best and worst was 33% (3.3 Points).
Wet
5Wet Braking
Wet braking in feet (62 - 0 mph)
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best | Residual speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 147 ft | Best | 0 mph | |
| 151 ft | +4 ft | 12 mph | |
| 152 ft | +5 ft | 13 mph | |
| 152 ft | +5 ft | 14 mph | |
| 156 ft | +9 ft | 19 mph | |
| 158 ft | +11 ft | 21 mph | |
| 159 ft | +12 ft | 22 mph | |
| 161 ft | +14 ft | 23 mph | |
| 161 ft | +14 ft | 23 mph | |
| 165 ft | +18 ft | 26 mph |
The difference between best and worst was 12.2% (18 ft ≈ 1.2 Car Lengths). From 80 mph, the Giti AllSeason AS2 would still be travelling at 26 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.
Wet Handling
Wet handling time in seconds
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 76.1 s | Best | |
| 76.1 s | Best | |
| 76.6 s | +0.50 s | |
| 77.1 s | +1.00 s | |
| 77.3 s | +1.20 s | |
| 78.4 s | +2.30 s | |
| 78.7 s | +2.60 s | |
| 79.2 s | +3.10 s | |
| 79.2 s | +3.10 s | |
| 79.6 s | +3.50 s |
The difference between best and worst was 4.6% (3.5 s).
Subj. Wet Handling
Subjective Wet Handling Score
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 10 Points | Best | |
| 9.6 Points | -0.40 Points | |
| 9.1 Points | -0.90 Points | |
| 7.6 Points | -2.40 Points | |
| 6.7 Points | -3.30 Points | |
| 5.8 Points | -4.20 Points | |
| 5.3 Points | -4.70 Points | |
| 5.1 Points | -4.90 Points | |
| 4.9 Points | -5.10 Points | |
| 4.2 Points | -5.80 Points |
The difference between best and worst was 58% (5.8 Points).
Wet Circle
Wet Circle Lap Time in seconds
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 11.43 s | Best | |
| 11.55 s | +0.12 s | |
| 11.58 s | +0.15 s | |
| 11.75 s | +0.32 s | |
| 11.76 s | +0.33 s | |
| 11.82 s | +0.39 s | |
| 11.91 s | +0.48 s | |
| 11.98 s | +0.55 s | |
| 11.98 s | +0.55 s | |
| 12.04 s | +0.61 s |
The difference between best and worst was 5.3% (0.61 s).
Straight Aqua
Float Speed in mph
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 53.0 mph | Best | |
| 52.1 mph | -0.9 mph | |
| 51.9 mph | -1.1 mph | |
| 51.9 mph | -1.1 mph | |
| 51.3 mph | -1.7 mph | |
| 51.3 mph | -1.7 mph | |
| 51.0 mph | -2.0 mph | |
| 50.8 mph | -2.2 mph | |
| 50.6 mph | -2.4 mph | |
| 50.6 mph | -2.4 mph |
The difference between best and worst was 4.6% (2.4 mph).
Snow
5Snow Braking
Snow braking in feet (31 - 0 mph)
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best | Residual speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98 ft | Best | 0 mph | |
| 99 ft | +1 ft | 7 mph | |
| 100 ft | +2 ft | 10 mph | |
| 100 ft | +2 ft | 11 mph | |
| 100 ft | +2 ft | 11 mph | |
| 101 ft | +3 ft | 12 mph | |
| 102 ft | +4 ft | 15 mph | |
| 102 ft | +4 ft | 16 mph | |
| 105 ft | +7 ft | 20 mph | |
| 108 ft | +10 ft | 24 mph |
The difference between best and worst was 10% (10 ft ≈ 0.7 Car Lengths). From 80 mph, the Falken Euroall Season AS220 Pro would still be travelling at 24 mph when the Giti AllSeason AS2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 553 lbf | Best | |
| 543 lbf | -10 lbf | |
| 540 lbf | -13 lbf | |
| 539 lbf | -14 lbf | |
| 533 lbf | -20 lbf | |
| 531 lbf | -22 lbf | |
| 530 lbf | -23 lbf | |
| 514 lbf | -39 lbf | |
| 510 lbf | -43 lbf | |
| 500 lbf | -53 lbf |
The difference between best and worst was 9.5% (53 lbf).
Snow Handling
Snow handling time in seconds
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 77 s | Best | |
| 78.9 s | +1.90 s | |
| 79.1 s | +2.10 s | |
| 79.7 s | +2.70 s | |
| 79.8 s | +2.80 s | |
| 80.2 s | +3.20 s | |
| 80.9 s | +3.90 s | |
| 82.2 s | +5.20 s | |
| 82.7 s | +5.70 s | |
| 84.1 s | +7.10 s |
The difference between best and worst was 9.2% (7.1 s).
Subj. Snow Handling
Subjective Snow Handling Score
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 10 Points | Best | |
| 9.3 Points | -0.70 Points | |
| 8.3 Points | -1.70 Points | |
| 7.3 Points | -2.70 Points | |
| 6.7 Points | -3.30 Points | |
| 6.3 Points | -3.70 Points | |
| 6.3 Points | -3.70 Points | |
| 6.3 Points | -3.70 Points | |
| 5 Points | -5.00 Points | |
| 4 Points | -6.00 Points |
The difference between best and worst was 60% (6 Points).
Snow Slalom
Lateral acceleration
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 12.8 ft/s² | Best | |
| 12.3 ft/s² | -0.5 ft/s² | |
| 12.3 ft/s² | -0.5 ft/s² | |
| 12.3 ft/s² | -0.5 ft/s² | |
| 12.3 ft/s² | -0.5 ft/s² | |
| 12.2 ft/s² | -0.6 ft/s² | |
| 12.1 ft/s² | -0.7 ft/s² | |
| 11.9 ft/s² | -0.9 ft/s² | |
| 11.3 ft/s² | -1.5 ft/s² | |
| 10.7 ft/s² | -2.1 ft/s² |
The difference between best and worst was 16.2% (2.1 ft/s²).
Comfort
2Subj. Comfort
Subjective Comfort Score
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 9 Points | Best | |
| 9 Points | Best | |
| 9 Points | Best | |
| 8 Points | -1.00 Points | |
| 8 Points | -1.00 Points | |
| 8 Points | -1.00 Points | |
| 8 Points | -1.00 Points | |
| 8 Points | -1.00 Points | |
| 7 Points | -2.00 Points | |
| 7 Points | -2.00 Points |
The difference between best and worst was 22.2% (2 Points).
Noise
External noise in dB
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 72 dB | Best | |
| 73 dB | +1.00 dB | |
| 73 dB | +1.00 dB | |
| 73 dB | +1.00 dB | |
| 73 dB | +1.00 dB | |
| 73 dB | +1.00 dB | |
| 73 dB | +1.00 dB | |
| 74 dB | +2.00 dB | |
| 74 dB | +2.00 dB | |
| 74 dB | +2.00 dB |
All the tires in the Noise test finished less than 3% apart.
Value
4Wear
Predicted tread life in KM
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 31,379 miles | Best | |
| 31,224 miles | -155 miles | |
| 30,913 miles | -466 miles | |
| 28,117 miles | -3,262 miles | |
| 26,874 miles | -4,505 miles | |
| 26,719 miles | -4,660 miles | |
| 22,059 miles | -9,320 miles | |
| 19,884 miles | -11,495 miles | |
| 18,952 miles | -12,427 miles | |
| 18,175 miles | -13,204 miles |
The difference between best and worst was 42.1% (13,204 miles).
Value
Euros/1000km based on cost/wear
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best | cost per 1,000 miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9.35 Price/1000 | Best | €17.85 | |
| 9.6 Price/1000 | +0.25 Price/1000 | €21.04 | |
| 10.16 Price/1000 | +0.81 Price/1000 | €31.61 | |
| 10.47 Price/1000 | +1.12 Price/1000 | €25.61 | |
| 10.55 Price/1000 | +1.20 Price/1000 | €21.48 | |
| 10.98 Price/1000 | +1.63 Price/1000 | €23.07 | |
| 11.27 Price/1000 | +1.92 Price/1000 | €22.31 | |
| 12.82 Price/1000 | +3.47 Price/1000 | €23.80 | |
| 13.93 Price/1000 | +4.58 Price/1000 | €30.03 | |
| 17.78 Price/1000 | +8.43 Price/1000 | €37.49 |
The difference between best and worst was 90.2% (8.43 Price/1000). Over 25,000 miles the cheapest tire to own (Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6) works out €491 cheaper than the most expensive (Giti AllSeason AS2).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7.6 kg/t | Best | $0 | |
| 7.7 kg/t | +0.10 kg/t | $4 | |
| 7.9 kg/t | +0.30 kg/t | $12 | |
| 8 kg/t | +0.40 kg/t | $15 | |
| 8.1 kg/t | +0.50 kg/t | $19 | |
| 8.2 kg/t | +0.60 kg/t | $23 | |
| 8.3 kg/t | +0.70 kg/t | $27 | |
| 8.5 kg/t | +0.90 kg/t | $35 | |
| 8.7 kg/t | +1.10 kg/t | $43 | |
| 9.7 kg/t | +2.10 kg/t | $81 |
The difference between best and worst was 27.6% (2.1 kg / t). Over 12,000 miles a year at $3.60/gal, the Linglong Sport Master 4S uses about 23 gal ($81) more fuel than the Nokian Seasonproof 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
Millimeter of tread lost per 1000km driven
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 0.09 mm/1000km | Best | |
| 0.09 mm/1000km | Best | |
| 0.1 mm/1000km | +0.01 mm/1000km | |
| 0.1 mm/1000km | +0.01 mm/1000km | |
| 0.1 mm/1000km | +0.01 mm/1000km | |
| 0.11 mm/1000km | +0.02 mm/1000km | |
| 0.12 mm/1000km | +0.03 mm/1000km | |
| 0.15 mm/1000km | +0.06 mm/1000km | |
| 0.17 mm/1000km | +0.08 mm/1000km | |
| 0.19 mm/1000km | +0.10 mm/1000km |
The difference between best and worst was 111.1% (0.1 mm/1000km).
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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