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2026 Auto Zeitung All Season Tire Test

Overall test winnerPirelli Cinturato All Season SF3

Auto Zeitung, working with GTÜ, ARBÖ and ACV, has tested ten all-season tires in 225/45 R17, one of the most common sizes on compact cars such as the VW Golf, Audi A3 and Skoda Octavia.

Data analyzed and reviewed byJonathan Benson
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Tires tested
10
Tested size
225/45 R17
Test vehicle
VW Golf 1.5 TSI (snow), VW Golf TSI and Golf GTI (wet and dry)
Disciplines
19

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10 Tires tested

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

1st

Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3

+The Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 was the strongest tire in the test on tarmac. It stopped shortest in both the wet and the dry by a clear margin, set the fastest dry handling lap and shared the fastest wet handling time, and the testers rated it the safest tire in the dry, with a sporty balance, very good feedback and plenty of grip. On snow it had some of the strongest traction in the test and good lateral grip in the slalom.

−The Pirelli was only mid-field on snow overall, with average braking and one of the slower snow handling laps, and the testers noted lively reactions to throttle changes in snow corners, although the car settled itself. It was mid-pack on the wet circle, and its predicted tread life trailed the longest-lasting tires here.

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2nd

Continental AllSeasonContact 2

+The Continental AllSeasonContact 2 was one of the best tires on snow, setting the second fastest snow handling lap with grippy, stable and forgiving behavior that earned it the second highest snow driving-safety score. In the wet it had the second shortest braking and quick circle times with precise steering, and it combined good comfort with low abrasion, solid predicted tread life and low rolling resistance.

−The Continental lost ground in the dry, where its braking was among the longer results and it felt only moderately dynamic. Its snow traction was below the level of its snow handling, it offered one of the lowest straight-line aquaplaning reserves in the test, and it was one of the more expensive tires tested.

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3rd

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3

+The Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 was very strong in the wet, with short braking, quick handling and circle times and a high level of driving safety. It set the second fastest dry handling lap, had good snow traction and braking with a stable front end, and it had the longest predicted tread life and one of the lowest abrasion rates in the test, which also gave it one of the lowest running costs.

−The Goodyear had the longest dry braking distance in the test, which cost it a higher placing. Its straight-line aquaplaning resistance was below average, it was slightly below average for lateral grip in the snow slalom, and the rear felt slightly restless in faster snow corners.

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4th

Michelin CrossClimate 3

+The Michelin CrossClimate 3 was the best tire on snow by some distance. It had the strongest traction, the fastest snow handling lap, the most lateral grip in the slalom and the highest snow driving-safety score, and it stopped second shortest, performing at a level the testers compared favorably with many dedicated winter tires. It was also the quietest tire on the pass-by noise test, had the lowest abrasion and a long predicted tread life, and it resisted straight-line aquaplaning well.

−The Michelin paid for its snow ability in the wet, where it set the slowest handling lap, was among the slowest on the wet circle and received the lowest wet driving-safety score, with strong understeer. It was also the slowest tire around the dry handling course, felt unproblematic but not at all sporty, and was the most expensive tire in the test.

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5th

Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6

+The Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 was one of the best tires in the dry, with the second shortest braking distance, a quick handling lap and the second highest dry driving-safety score. It paired that with the second lowest rolling resistance, the second longest predicted tread life and good comfort, which gave it the lowest running cost in the test. On snow it held the road well without any notable weak points.

−The Bridgestone showed little sporting ambition in the wet, where it understeered early, was slow through corners and was only mid-field for braking. On snow it was among the longer stopping tires, and it was one of the louder tires on the pass-by noise test.

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6th

Hankook Kinergy 4S2

+The Hankook Kinergy 4S2 was strong on snow, with the third shortest braking, good-natured cornering behavior and the third highest snow driving-safety score. In the wet it was the fastest tire on the circle, had the second best straight-line aquaplaning result and the best protection against curved aquaplaning, and it was well balanced in the dry. The testers saw it as good value for money.

−The Hankook had one of the longest wet braking distances in the test, and in the dry it built up only moderate grip, finishing mid-field or lower for braking and handling. It needed quite large steering angles on snow, had one of the higher rolling resistance results and was one of the louder tires on the pass-by test.

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7th

Nokian Seasonproof 2

+The Nokian Seasonproof 2 was one of the best tires in the wet, with the highest wet driving-safety score, a share of the fastest wet handling time, fairly short braking and good water drainage, and the testers praised its faultless wet handling. It also had the lowest rolling resistance in the test and stayed unproblematic even when pushed hard in the dry.

−The Nokian was surprisingly weak on snow, where its lateral grip and traction were limited and it was among the worst for braking and handling. In the dry it reached its limit earlier than most, with the lowest dry driving-safety score and one of the slower handling laps, and it had one of the highest abrasion rates with below-average predicted tread life.

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8th

Giti AllSeason AS2

+The Giti AllSeason AS2 was very good on snow, with the shortest snow braking in the test, the third fastest snow handling lap, solid traction and strong lateral grip. It also had the highest straight-line aquaplaning reserve of the field and good protection against curved aquaplaning.

−The Giti had the longest wet braking distance and the slowest wet circle time, showing clear wet grip deficits, and it was among the longest braking tires in the dry as well, with a slightly nose-heavy balance and less precision than the best tires. It had the highest abrasion and the shortest predicted tread life, and at a price close to the premium tires it had by far the highest running cost.

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9th

Linglong Sport Master 4S

+The Linglong Sport Master 4S was by far the cheapest tire in the test and had the third shortest dry braking distance, ahead of several premium tires. Its dry handling lap was mid-field, and its low price gave it one of the lower running costs despite modest tread life.

−The Linglong was the weakest tire on snow for driving safety, with an early and sudden loss of front grip leading to heavy understeer, and it was among the slowest in snow handling and traction. It offered the least straight-line aquaplaning resistance, had long wet braking, soft sidewalls that made it imprecise, a comfort score among the lowest in the test and by far the highest rolling resistance.

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10th

Falken Euroall Season AS220 Pro

+The Falken Euroall Season AS220 Pro was more competitive in the dry, with mid-field braking and handling and a respectable dry driving-safety score. It was among the most comfortable tires in the test, its asymmetric tread transmitted little noise into the cabin, and its reactions on snow stayed predictable.

−The Falken was the weakest tire on snow, with the longest braking, the lowest traction, the slowest handling lap and the least lateral grip. It was also near the bottom in the wet and gave the driver little confidence near the limit, and its predicted tread life was among the shortest.

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2026 Auto Zeitung All Season Tire Test · 225/45 R17

TirePirelli Cinturato All Season SF3Continental AllSeasonContact 2Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3Michelin CrossClimate 3Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6Hankook Kinergy 4S2Nokian Seasonproof 2Giti AllSeason AS2Linglong Sport Master 4SFalken Euroall Season AS220 Pro
Position1st2nd3rd4th5th6th7th8th9th10th
Category scores (% of best)
Dry100%94.3%92.8%92.8%97.1%93.2%91.4%91.5%94.2%94.1%
Wet98.8%96.6%97.8%91.1%92.7%94.6%98.1%90.7%92.5%91.8%
Snow94.6%96.8%94.8%99.8%94.5%95.8%90.3%95.5%90.2%86.6%
Comfort93.8%99.3%93.8%94.4%98.7%93.1%93.8%88.2%88.2%98.7%
Value88.7%91.2%96.9%95.7%97.6%87%75.8%63.7%76.9%71.1%
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The evidence behind the verdict

Auto Zeitung, working with GTÜ, ARBÖ and ACV, has tested ten all-season tires in 225/45 R17, one of the most common sizes on compact cars such as the VW Golf, Audi A3 and Skoda Octavia. Five premium tires from Bridgestone, Continental, Goodyear, Michelin and Pirelli were joined by three mid-range tires from Falken, Hankook and Nokian and two budget tires from Giti and Linglong, all bought through the trade rather than supplied by the manufacturers. The snow tests were run in northern Sweden in February, while the wet and dry tests were deliberately held in Spain in May, because Auto Zeitung believes hotter summers make warm-weather grip more and more important for an all-season tire.

The Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 won clearly. It was only mid-field on snow, but it was the best tire on wet and dry roads and stopped shortest on both surfaces by a clear margin. The Continental AllSeasonContact 2 took second place with a more winter-focused balance, and the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 was third. The Michelin CrossClimate 3 was in a class of its own on snow, but its weaker wet grip left it fourth. The biggest surprises were the Nokian Seasonproof 2, which was one of the weakest tires on snow despite the brand's winter pedigree, and the Giti AllSeason AS2, which stopped shortest on snow but longest in the wet. The Falken Euroall Season AS220 Pro finished last.

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

Auto Zeitung scores snow, wet and dry equally, and the dry section also includes wear, rolling resistance and noise. The Pirelli won both the wet and dry sections by a narrow margin, and the Michelin won the snow section by a wide one. No summer or winter reference tires were run. Two tires have since been updated: Falken has changed the compound of the AS220 Pro, promising more grip on snow and in the wet, and Goodyear now sells the newer Vector All Season 4 alongside the Gen-3 in this size. This is our summary of the headline results; for the full scoring table, the testers' comments on every tire and the methodology, see Auto Zeitung's original test.

Snow

Snow braking was close for most of the field, with just over a meter covering the top eight from the Giti, which stopped shortest, to the Bridgestone. The Michelin was second, while the Nokian and especially the Falken needed noticeably more room.

Snow Braking

Snow braking in feet (31 - 0 mph)

Lower is better ↓
Position / TireResultGap to bestResidual speed
1Giti AllSeason AS2
 98 ft Best 0 mph
2Michelin CrossClimate 3
 99 ft +1 ft 7 mph
3Hankook Kinergy 4S2
 100 ft +2 ft 10 mph
4Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
 100 ft +2 ft 11 mph
4Continental AllSeasonContact 2
 100 ft +2 ft 11 mph
6Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
 101 ft +3 ft 12 mph
7Linglong Sport Master 4S
 102 ft +4 ft 15 mph
8Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6
 102 ft +4 ft 16 mph
9Nokian Seasonproof 2
 105 ft +7 ft 20 mph
10Falken Euroall Season AS220 Pro
 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.

The Michelin also put down the most traction on snow, followed by the Pirelli and the Goodyear. The Linglong, the Nokian and the Falken were the weakest.

Snow Traction

Pulling Force in pounds-force

Higher is better ↑
Position / TireResultGap to best
1Michelin CrossClimate 3
 553 lbf Best
2Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
 543 lbf -10 lbf
3Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
 540 lbf -13 lbf
4Giti AllSeason AS2
 539 lbf -14 lbf
5Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6
 533 lbf -20 lbf
6Hankook Kinergy 4S2
 531 lbf -22 lbf
7Continental AllSeasonContact 2
 530 lbf -23 lbf
8Linglong Sport Master 4S
 514 lbf -39 lbf
9Nokian Seasonproof 2
 510 lbf -43 lbf
10Falken Euroall Season AS220 Pro
 500 lbf -53 lbf

The difference between best and worst was 9.5% (53 lbf).

On the snow handling course the Michelin was almost two seconds faster than the Continental in second, with the Giti third. The winning Pirelli was only seventh here, and the Falken was more than seven seconds slower than the Michelin.

Snow Handling

Snow handling time in seconds

Lower is better ↓
Position / TireResultGap to best
1Michelin CrossClimate 3
 77 s Best
2Continental AllSeasonContact 2
 78.9 s +1.90 s
3Giti AllSeason AS2
 79.1 s +2.10 s
4Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
 79.7 s +2.70 s
5Hankook Kinergy 4S2
 79.8 s +2.80 s
6Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6
 80.2 s +3.20 s
7Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
 80.9 s +3.90 s
8Nokian Seasonproof 2
 82.2 s +5.20 s
9Linglong Sport Master 4S
 82.7 s +5.70 s
10Falken Euroall Season AS220 Pro
 84.1 s +7.10 s

The difference between best and worst was 9.2% (7.1 s).

The testers' driving-safety scores on snow put the Michelin on top, with the Continental and the Hankook next. The Linglong scored lowest, with an early and sudden loss of front grip leading to heavy understeer, and the Falken offered little grip but at least stayed predictable.

Subj. Snow Handling

Subjective Snow Handling Score

Higher is better ↑
Position / TireResultGap to best
1Michelin CrossClimate 3
 10 Points Best
2Continental AllSeasonContact 2
 9.3 Points -0.70 Points
3Hankook Kinergy 4S2
 8.3 Points -1.70 Points
4Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6
 7.3 Points -2.70 Points
5Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
 6.7 Points -3.30 Points
6Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
 6.3 Points -3.70 Points
6Giti AllSeason AS2
 6.3 Points -3.70 Points
6Nokian Seasonproof 2
 6.3 Points -3.70 Points
9Falken Euroall Season AS220 Pro
 5 Points -5.00 Points
10Linglong Sport Master 4S
 4 Points -6.00 Points

The difference between best and worst was 60% (6 Points).

In the slalom, measured as average lateral acceleration, the Michelin again led the field, with the Continental, Pirelli and Giti tied just behind. The Nokian and the Falken had the least lateral grip.

Snow Slalom

Lateral acceleration

Higher is better ↑
Position / TireResultGap to best
1Michelin CrossClimate 3
 12.8 ft/s² Best
2Continental AllSeasonContact 2
 12.3 ft/s² -0.5 ft/s²
2Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
 12.3 ft/s² -0.5 ft/s²
2Giti AllSeason AS2
 12.3 ft/s² -0.5 ft/s²
5Hankook Kinergy 4S2
 12.3 ft/s² -0.5 ft/s²
6Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6
 12.2 ft/s² -0.6 ft/s²
7Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
 12.1 ft/s² -0.7 ft/s²
8Linglong Sport Master 4S
 11.9 ft/s² -0.9 ft/s²
9Nokian Seasonproof 2
 11.3 ft/s² -1.5 ft/s²
10Falken Euroall Season AS220 Pro
 10.7 ft/s² -2.1 ft/s²

The difference between best and worst was 16.2% (2.1 ft/s²).

Wet

The Pirelli stopped 3 feet shorter than the next best tire, the Continental, with the Goodyear and the Nokian close behind. The Giti needed the most room, stopping 18 feet behind the Pirelli, and the snow-focused Michelin and Hankook were also towards the back.

Wet Braking

Wet braking in feet (62 - 0 mph)

Lower is better ↓
Position / TireResultGap to bestResidual speed
1Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
 147 ft Best 0 mph
2Continental AllSeasonContact 2
 151 ft +4 ft 12 mph
3Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
 152 ft +5 ft 13 mph
4Nokian Seasonproof 2
 152 ft +5 ft 14 mph
5Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6
 156 ft +9 ft 19 mph
6Falken Euroall Season AS220 Pro
 158 ft +11 ft 21 mph
7Michelin CrossClimate 3
 159 ft +12 ft 22 mph
8Linglong Sport Master 4S
 161 ft +14 ft 23 mph
9Hankook Kinergy 4S2
 161 ft +14 ft 23 mph
10Giti AllSeason AS2
 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.

The Pirelli and the Nokian shared the fastest wet handling lap, with the Goodyear close behind. The Michelin was the slowest, 3.5 seconds off the pace.

Wet Handling

Wet handling time in seconds

Lower is better ↓
Position / TireResultGap to best
1Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
 76.1 s Best
1Nokian Seasonproof 2
 76.1 s Best
3Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
 76.6 s +0.50 s
4Continental AllSeasonContact 2
 77.1 s +1.00 s
5Hankook Kinergy 4S2
 77.3 s +1.20 s
6Linglong Sport Master 4S
 78.4 s +2.30 s
7Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6
 78.7 s +2.60 s
8Falken Euroall Season AS220 Pro
 79.2 s +3.10 s
8Giti AllSeason AS2
 79.2 s +3.10 s
10Michelin CrossClimate 3
 79.6 s +3.50 s

The difference between best and worst was 4.6% (3.5 s).

The Nokian earned the highest wet driving-safety score, with the testers praising its faultless handling, and the Pirelli and the Goodyear were close behind. The Michelin scored lowest, held back by strong understeer.

Subj. Wet Handling

Subjective Wet Handling Score

Higher is better ↑
Position / TireResultGap to best
1Nokian Seasonproof 2
 10 Points Best
2Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
 9.6 Points -0.40 Points
3Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
 9.1 Points -0.90 Points
4Continental AllSeasonContact 2
 7.6 Points -2.40 Points
5Hankook Kinergy 4S2
 6.7 Points -3.30 Points
6Linglong Sport Master 4S
 5.8 Points -4.20 Points
7Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6
 5.3 Points -4.70 Points
8Falken Euroall Season AS220 Pro
 5.1 Points -4.90 Points
9Giti AllSeason AS2
 4.9 Points -5.10 Points
10Michelin CrossClimate 3
 4.2 Points -5.80 Points

The difference between best and worst was 58% (5.8 Points).

The wet circle produced a different order, with the Hankook fastest ahead of the Goodyear and the Continental. The Pirelli was only mid-field here, and the Giti was slowest.

Wet Circle

Wet Circle Lap Time in seconds

Lower is better ↓
Position / TireResultGap to best
1Hankook Kinergy 4S2
 11.43 s Best
2Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
 11.55 s +0.12 s
3Continental AllSeasonContact 2
 11.58 s +0.15 s
4Nokian Seasonproof 2
 11.75 s +0.32 s
5Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
 11.76 s +0.33 s
6Linglong Sport Master 4S
 11.82 s +0.39 s
7Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6
 11.91 s +0.48 s
8Falken Euroall Season AS220 Pro
 11.98 s +0.55 s
8Michelin CrossClimate 3
 11.98 s +0.55 s
10Giti AllSeason AS2
 12.04 s +0.61 s

The difference between best and worst was 5.3% (0.61 s).

The Giti had the highest straight-line aquaplaning speed, followed by the Hankook, while the Linglong and the Continental floated earliest. Auto Zeitung also tested curved aquaplaning, published as a score only, where the Hankook was best and the Linglong worst.

Straight Aqua

Float Speed in mph

Higher is better ↑
Position / TireResultGap to best
1Giti AllSeason AS2
 53.0 mph Best
2Hankook Kinergy 4S2
 52.1 mph -0.9 mph
3Michelin CrossClimate 3
 51.9 mph -1.1 mph
4Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
 51.9 mph -1.1 mph
5Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6
 51.3 mph -1.7 mph
5Nokian Seasonproof 2
 51.3 mph -1.7 mph
7Falken Euroall Season AS220 Pro
 51.0 mph -2.0 mph
8Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
 50.8 mph -2.2 mph
9Continental AllSeasonContact 2
 50.6 mph -2.4 mph
10Linglong Sport Master 4S
 50.6 mph -2.4 mph

The difference between best and worst was 4.6% (2.4 mph).

Dry

The Pirelli stopped 4 feet shorter than the second-placed Bridgestone. The budget Linglong was a surprise third, ahead of the Michelin and the Continental, while the Goodyear needed the most room, 16 feet further than the Pirelli.

Dry Braking

Dry braking in feet (62 - 0 mph)

Lower is better ↓
Position / TireResultGap to bestResidual speed
1Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
 119 ft Best 0 mph
2Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6
 123 ft +4 ft 15 mph
3Linglong Sport Master 4S
 126 ft +7 ft 19 mph
4Michelin CrossClimate 3
 127 ft +8 ft 20 mph
5Falken Euroall Season AS220 Pro
 129 ft +10 ft 22 mph
6Hankook Kinergy 4S2
 129 ft +10 ft 23 mph
7Continental AllSeasonContact 2
 130 ft +11 ft 24 mph
7Nokian Seasonproof 2
 130 ft +11 ft 24 mph
9Giti AllSeason AS2
 134 ft +15 ft 27 mph
10Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
 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.

The Pirelli was also fastest around the dry handling course, ahead of the Goodyear and the Bridgestone. The Michelin was slowest, just behind the Nokian.

Dry Handling

Dry handling time in seconds

Lower is better ↓
Position / TireResultGap to best
1Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
 69.6 s Best
2Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
 70.4 s +0.80 s
3Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6
 70.6 s +1.00 s
4Continental AllSeasonContact 2
 70.8 s +1.20 s
5Falken Euroall Season AS220 Pro
 71 s +1.40 s
5Linglong Sport Master 4S
 71 s +1.40 s
7Hankook Kinergy 4S2
 71.6 s +2.00 s
8Giti AllSeason AS2
 71.8 s +2.20 s
9Nokian Seasonproof 2
 72.2 s +2.60 s
10Michelin CrossClimate 3
 72.3 s +2.70 s

The difference between best and worst was 3.9% (2.7 s).

The dry driving-safety scores followed a similar pattern, with the Pirelli on top and the Bridgestone and the Continental next. The Nokian scored lowest, reaching its limit earlier than the rest when pushed, followed by the Michelin. Auto Zeitung also ran a dry slalom, where the Bridgestone was quickest and the Giti slowest.

Subj. Dry Handling

Subjective Dry Handling Score

Higher is better ↑
Position / TireResultGap to best
1Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
 10 Points Best
2Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6
 9.3 Points -0.70 Points
3Continental AllSeasonContact 2
 9 Points -1.00 Points
4Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
 8.7 Points -1.30 Points
5Falken Euroall Season AS220 Pro
 8.3 Points -1.70 Points
6Hankook Kinergy 4S2
 8 Points -2.00 Points
7Giti AllSeason AS2
 7.7 Points -2.30 Points
8Linglong Sport Master 4S
 7.3 Points -2.70 Points
9Michelin CrossClimate 3
 7 Points -3.00 Points
10Nokian Seasonproof 2
 6.7 Points -3.30 Points

The difference between best and worst was 33% (3.3 Points).

Comfort and Noise

The Bridgestone, the Continental and the Falken were rated the most comfortable, and the Falken's asymmetric tread also transmitted little noise into the cabin. The Giti and the Linglong scored lowest, the Linglong combining soft sidewalls with uneven rolling.

Subj. Comfort

Subjective Comfort Score

Higher is better ↑
Position / TireResultGap to best
1Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6
 9 Points Best
1Falken Euroall Season AS220 Pro
 9 Points Best
1Continental AllSeasonContact 2
 9 Points Best
4Hankook Kinergy 4S2
 8 Points -1.00 Points
4Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
 8 Points -1.00 Points
4Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
 8 Points -1.00 Points
4Nokian Seasonproof 2
 8 Points -1.00 Points
4Michelin CrossClimate 3
 8 Points -1.00 Points
9Giti AllSeason AS2
 7 Points -2.00 Points
9Linglong Sport Master 4S
 7 Points -2.00 Points

The difference between best and worst was 22.2% (2 Points).

Pass-by noise was very close, with only two decibels covering the whole field. The Michelin was the quietest, and the Bridgestone, the Hankook and the Falken were the loudest.

Noise

External noise in dB

Lower is better ↓
Position / TireResultGap to best
1Michelin CrossClimate 3
 72 dB Best
2Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
 73 dB +1.00 dB
2Continental AllSeasonContact 2
 73 dB +1.00 dB
2Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
 73 dB +1.00 dB
2Giti AllSeason AS2
 73 dB +1.00 dB
2Nokian Seasonproof 2
 73 dB +1.00 dB
2Linglong Sport Master 4S
 73 dB +1.00 dB
8Hankook Kinergy 4S2
 74 dB +2.00 dB
8Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6
 74 dB +2.00 dB
8Falken Euroall Season AS220 Pro
 74 dB +2.00 dB

All the tires in the Noise test finished less than 3% apart.

Wear and Running Costs

Predicted tread life, measured in the lab, varied widely. The Goodyear lasted longest, closely followed by the Bridgestone and the Michelin, while the Giti had the shortest life, more than 13,049 miles behind the Goodyear.

Wear

Predicted tread life in KM

Higher is better ↑
Position / TireResultGap to best
1Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
 31,379 miles Best
2Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6
 31,224 miles -155 miles
3Michelin CrossClimate 3
 30,913 miles -466 miles
4Continental AllSeasonContact 2
 28,117 miles -3,262 miles
5Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
 26,874 miles -4,505 miles
6Hankook Kinergy 4S2
 26,719 miles -4,660 miles
7Nokian Seasonproof 2
 22,059 miles -9,320 miles
8Linglong Sport Master 4S
 19,884 miles -11,495 miles
9Falken Euroall Season AS220 Pro
 18,952 miles -12,427 miles
10Giti AllSeason AS2
 18,175 miles -13,204 miles

The difference between best and worst was 42.1% (13,204 miles).

The abrasion figures tell the same story, with the Michelin, Goodyear and Continental losing the least tread, and the Nokian and Giti the most.

Abrasion

Millimeter of tread lost per 1000km driven

Lower is better ↓
Position / TireResultGap to best
1Michelin CrossClimate 3
 0.09 mm/1000km Best
1Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
 0.09 mm/1000km Best
3Continental AllSeasonContact 2
 0.1 mm/1000km +0.01 mm/1000km
3Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6
 0.1 mm/1000km +0.01 mm/1000km
3Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
 0.1 mm/1000km +0.01 mm/1000km
6Hankook Kinergy 4S2
 0.11 mm/1000km +0.02 mm/1000km
7Linglong Sport Master 4S
 0.12 mm/1000km +0.03 mm/1000km
8Falken Euroall Season AS220 Pro
 0.15 mm/1000km +0.06 mm/1000km
9Nokian Seasonproof 2
 0.17 mm/1000km +0.08 mm/1000km
10Giti AllSeason AS2
 0.19 mm/1000km +0.10 mm/1000km

The difference between best and worst was 111.1% (0.1 mm/1000km).

The Nokian had the lowest rolling resistance, just ahead of the Bridgestone, and the Linglong had by far the highest.

Rolling Resistance

Rolling resistance in kg t

Lower is better ↓
Position / TireResultGap to bestExtra fuel / year
1Nokian Seasonproof 2
 7.6 kg/t Best $0
2Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6
 7.7 kg/t +0.10 kg/t $4
3Continental AllSeasonContact 2
 7.9 kg/t +0.30 kg/t $12
4Michelin CrossClimate 3
 8 kg/t +0.40 kg/t $15
5Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
 8.1 kg/t +0.50 kg/t $19
6Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
 8.2 kg/t +0.60 kg/t $23
7Falken Euroall Season AS220 Pro
 8.3 kg/t +0.70 kg/t $27
8Giti AllSeason AS2
 8.5 kg/t +0.90 kg/t $35
9Hankook Kinergy 4S2
 8.7 kg/t +1.10 kg/t $43
10Linglong Sport Master 4S
 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.

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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.

Dividing the price of a set by the predicted tread life gives the running cost. The Bridgestone was cheapest per kilometer, ahead of the Goodyear, and the low purchase price moved the Linglong up to third. The Giti, priced close to the premium tires but with the shortest tread life, was by far the most expensive to run.

Value

Euros/1000km based on cost/wear

Lower is better ↓
Position / TireResultGap to bestcost per 1,000 miles
1Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6
 9.35 Price/1000 Best €17.85
2Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
 9.6 Price/1000 +0.25 Price/1000 €21.04
3Linglong Sport Master 4S
 10.16 Price/1000 +0.81 Price/1000 €31.61
4Hankook Kinergy 4S2
 10.47 Price/1000 +1.12 Price/1000 €25.61
5Michelin CrossClimate 3
 10.55 Price/1000 +1.20 Price/1000 €21.48
6Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
 10.98 Price/1000 +1.63 Price/1000 €23.07
7Continental AllSeasonContact 2
 11.27 Price/1000 +1.92 Price/1000 €22.31
8Nokian Seasonproof 2
 12.82 Price/1000 +3.47 Price/1000 €23.80
9Falken Euroall Season AS220 Pro
 13.93 Price/1000 +4.58 Price/1000 €30.03
10Giti AllSeason AS2
 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.

Results

The Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 is a clear winner. It is the best tire here on wet and dry roads and safe on snow, which suits the milder winters and hotter summers Auto Zeitung built this test around. It also received the magazine's price/performance recommendation. The Continental AllSeasonContact 2 and the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 are strong all-rounders, and the Michelin CrossClimate 3 remains the pick for drivers who see real snow, as long as they accept weaker wet grip. Behind the winner, Auto Zeitung rated the next six tires highly recommended, while the Giti, the Linglong and the Falken finished at the bottom of the table without a recommendation.

1st

Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3

225/45 R17 94W XL
Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
Auto Zeitung Test Winner / Best Value Testsieger / Preis-/Leistungs-Empfehlung
The Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 is the clear overall test winner and also carried the magazine's price/performance recommendation. It is the best tire here for warm-weather wet and dry grip and does enough on snow to stay safe, which makes it the best fit for the milder winters and hotter summers this test was built around.
Dry100%
Wet98.8%
Snow94.6%
Comfort93.8%
Value88.7%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (19)

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 / 10119 ftBest in this discipline
Dry HandlingLower is better1st / 1069.6 sBest in this discipline
Subj. Dry HandlingHigher is better1st / 1010 PointsBest in this discipline
Wet BrakingLower is better1st / 10147 ftBest in this discipline
Wet HandlingLower is better1st / 1076.1 sBest in this discipline
Subj. Wet HandlingHigher is better2nd / 109.6 Points-0.40 Points
Wet CircleLower is better5th / 1011.76 s+0.33 s
Straight AquaHigher is better4th / 1051.9 mph-1.1 mph
Snow BrakingLower is better6th / 10101 ft+3 ft
Snow TractionHigher is better2nd / 10543 lbf-10 lbf
Snow HandlingLower is better7th / 1080.9 s+3.90 s
Subj. Snow HandlingHigher is better6th / 106.3 Points-3.70 Points
Snow SlalomHigher is better2nd / 1012.3 ft/s²-0.5 ft/s²
Subj. ComfortHigher is better4th / 108 Points-1.00 Points
NoiseLower is better2nd / 1073 dB+1.00 dB
WearHigher is better5th / 1026,874 miles-4,505 miles
ValueLower is better6th / 1010.98 Price/1000+1.63 Price/1000
Rolling ResistanceLower is better5th / 108.1 kg/t+0.50 kg/t
AbrasionLower is better5th / 100.102 mm/1000km+0.01 mm/1000km
EU Label
C/A/71
Weight
8.7 kgs
Tread
6.9 mm
Price
475.00
2nd

Continental AllSeasonContact 2

225/45 R17 94W XL
Continental AllSeasonContact 2
Auto Zeitung Highly Recommended sehr empfehlenswert
The Continental AllSeasonContact 2 finished second overall and is highly recommended. It leans towards winter performance but still delivers good results as temperatures rise, making it a well-balanced choice for drivers who see real snow.
Dry94.3%
Wet96.6%
Snow96.8%
Comfort99.3%
Value91.2%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (19)

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 / 10130 ft+11 ft
Dry HandlingLower is better4th / 1070.8 s+1.20 s
Subj. Dry HandlingHigher is better3rd / 109 Points-1.00 Points
Wet BrakingLower is better2nd / 10151 ft+4 ft
Wet HandlingLower is better4th / 1077.1 s+1.00 s
Subj. Wet HandlingHigher is better4th / 107.6 Points-2.40 Points
Wet CircleLower is better3rd / 1011.58 s+0.15 s
Straight AquaHigher is better9th / 1050.6 mph-2.4 mph
Snow BrakingLower is better4th / 10100 ft+2 ft
Snow TractionHigher is better7th / 10530 lbf-23 lbf
Snow HandlingLower is better2nd / 1078.9 s+1.90 s
Subj. Snow HandlingHigher is better2nd / 109.3 Points-0.70 Points
Snow SlalomHigher is better2nd / 1012.3 ft/s²-0.5 ft/s²
Subj. ComfortHigher is better1st / 109 PointsBest in this discipline
NoiseLower is better2nd / 1073 dB+1.00 dB
WearHigher is better4th / 1028,117 miles-3,262 miles
ValueLower is better7th / 1011.27 Price/1000+1.92 Price/1000
Rolling ResistanceLower is better3rd / 107.9 kg/t+0.30 kg/t
AbrasionLower is better3rd / 100.096 mm/1000km+0.01 mm/1000km
EU Label
C/B/71
Weight
9.1 kgs
Tread
7.6 mm
Price
510.00
3rd

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3

225/45 R17 94W XL
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
Auto Zeitung Highly Recommended sehr empfehlenswert
The Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 finished third and is highly recommended. Apart from its dry braking it is a strong, well-rounded all-season tire with excellent wear. Goodyear now sells the newer Vector All Season 4 alongside it in this size, aimed at better dry performance.
Dry92.8%
Wet97.8%
Snow94.8%
Comfort93.8%
Value96.9%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (19)

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 / 10135 ft+16 ft
Dry HandlingLower is better2nd / 1070.4 s+0.80 s
Subj. Dry HandlingHigher is better4th / 108.7 Points-1.30 Points
Wet BrakingLower is better3rd / 10152 ft+5 ft
Wet HandlingLower is better3rd / 1076.6 s+0.50 s
Subj. Wet HandlingHigher is better3rd / 109.1 Points-0.90 Points
Wet CircleLower is better2nd / 1011.55 s+0.12 s
Straight AquaHigher is better8th / 1050.8 mph-2.2 mph
Snow BrakingLower is better4th / 10100 ft+2 ft
Snow TractionHigher is better3rd / 10540 lbf-13 lbf
Snow HandlingLower is better4th / 1079.7 s+2.70 s
Subj. Snow HandlingHigher is better5th / 106.7 Points-3.30 Points
Snow SlalomHigher is better7th / 1012.1 ft/s²-0.7 ft/s²
Subj. ComfortHigher is better4th / 108 Points-1.00 Points
NoiseLower is better2nd / 1073 dB+1.00 dB
WearHigher is better1st / 1031,379 milesBest in this discipline
ValueLower is better2nd / 109.6 Price/1000+0.25 Price/1000
Rolling ResistanceLower is better6th / 108.2 kg/t+0.60 kg/t
AbrasionLower is better2nd / 100.093 mm/1000km0.00 mm/1000km
EU Label
C/B/70
Weight
8.9 kgs
Tread
7.8 mm
Price
485.00
4th

Michelin CrossClimate 3

225/45 R17 94Y XL
Michelin CrossClimate 3
Auto Zeitung Highly Recommended sehr empfehlenswert
The Michelin CrossClimate 3 finished fourth and is highly recommended. Its outstanding snow performance and strong environmental results carry it up the order, but its wet grip is well behind the leaders, so it best suits drivers who prioritize winter conditions.
Dry92.8%
Wet91.1%
Snow99.8%
Comfort94.4%
Value95.7%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (19)

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 / 10127 ft+8 ft
Dry HandlingLower is better10th / 1072.3 s+2.70 s
Subj. Dry HandlingHigher is better9th / 107 Points-3.00 Points
Wet BrakingLower is better7th / 10159 ft+12 ft
Wet HandlingLower is better10th / 1079.6 s+3.50 s
Subj. Wet HandlingHigher is better10th / 104.2 Points-5.80 Points
Wet CircleLower is better8th / 1011.98 s+0.55 s
Straight AquaHigher is better3rd / 1051.9 mph-1.1 mph
Snow BrakingLower is better2nd / 1099 ft+1 ft
Snow TractionHigher is better1st / 10553 lbfBest in this discipline
Snow HandlingLower is better1st / 1077 sBest in this discipline
Subj. Snow HandlingHigher is better1st / 1010 PointsBest in this discipline
Snow SlalomHigher is better1st / 1012.8 ft/s²Best in this discipline
Subj. ComfortHigher is better4th / 108 Points-1.00 Points
NoiseLower is better1st / 1072 dBBest in this discipline
WearHigher is better3rd / 1030,913 miles-466 miles
ValueLower is better5th / 1010.55 Price/1000+1.20 Price/1000
Rolling ResistanceLower is better4th / 108 kg/t+0.40 kg/t
AbrasionLower is better1st / 100.091 mm/1000kmBest in this discipline
EU Label
C/B/72
Weight
9.1 kgs
Tread
7.3 mm
Price
525.00
5th

Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6

225/45 R17 94W XL
Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6
Auto Zeitung Highly Recommended sehr empfehlenswert
The Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 finished fifth and is highly recommended. It is fine on snow and reserved in the wet, but strong in the dry, and it offers a very good balance of efficiency, longevity and safety.
Dry97.1%
Wet92.7%
Snow94.5%
Comfort98.7%
Value97.6%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (19)

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 / 10123 ft+4 ft
Dry HandlingLower is better3rd / 1070.6 s+1.00 s
Subj. Dry HandlingHigher is better2nd / 109.3 Points-0.70 Points
Wet BrakingLower is better5th / 10156 ft+9 ft
Wet HandlingLower is better7th / 1078.7 s+2.60 s
Subj. Wet HandlingHigher is better7th / 105.3 Points-4.70 Points
Wet CircleLower is better7th / 1011.91 s+0.48 s
Straight AquaHigher is better5th / 1051.3 mph-1.7 mph
Snow BrakingLower is better8th / 10102 ft+4 ft
Snow TractionHigher is better5th / 10533 lbf-20 lbf
Snow HandlingLower is better6th / 1080.2 s+3.20 s
Subj. Snow HandlingHigher is better4th / 107.3 Points-2.70 Points
Snow SlalomHigher is better6th / 1012.2 ft/s²-0.6 ft/s²
Subj. ComfortHigher is better1st / 109 PointsBest in this discipline
NoiseLower is better8th / 1074 dB+2.00 dB
WearHigher is better2nd / 1031,224 miles-155 miles
ValueLower is better1st / 109.35 Price/1000Best in this discipline
Rolling ResistanceLower is better2nd / 107.7 kg/t+0.10 kg/t
AbrasionLower is better4th / 100.1 mm/1000km+0.01 mm/1000km
EU Label
C/B/70
Weight
8.9 kgs
Tread
7.1 mm
Price
470.00
6th

Hankook Kinergy 4S2

225/45 R17 94W XL
Hankook Kinergy 4S2
Auto Zeitung Highly Recommended sehr empfehlenswert
The Hankook Kinergy 4S2 finished sixth and is highly recommended. It is a very capable winter performer that does not reach the same level in summer conditions, with its long wet braking the main weakness.
Dry93.2%
Wet94.6%
Snow95.8%
Comfort93.1%
Value87%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (19)

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 / 10129 ft+10 ft
Dry HandlingLower is better7th / 1071.6 s+2.00 s
Subj. Dry HandlingHigher is better6th / 108 Points-2.00 Points
Wet BrakingLower is better9th / 10161 ft+14 ft
Wet HandlingLower is better5th / 1077.3 s+1.20 s
Subj. Wet HandlingHigher is better5th / 106.7 Points-3.30 Points
Wet CircleLower is better1st / 1011.43 sBest in this discipline
Straight AquaHigher is better2nd / 1052.1 mph-0.9 mph
Snow BrakingLower is better3rd / 10100 ft+2 ft
Snow TractionHigher is better6th / 10531 lbf-22 lbf
Snow HandlingLower is better5th / 1079.8 s+2.80 s
Subj. Snow HandlingHigher is better3rd / 108.3 Points-1.70 Points
Snow SlalomHigher is better5th / 1012.3 ft/s²-0.5 ft/s²
Subj. ComfortHigher is better4th / 108 Points-1.00 Points
NoiseLower is better8th / 1074 dB+2.00 dB
WearHigher is better6th / 1026,719 miles-4,660 miles
ValueLower is better4th / 1010.47 Price/1000+1.12 Price/1000
Rolling ResistanceLower is better9th / 108.7 kg/t+1.10 kg/t
AbrasionLower is better6th / 100.105 mm/1000km+0.01 mm/1000km
EU Label
C/B/72
Weight
9.0 kgs
Tread
7.8 mm
Price
450.00
7th

Nokian Seasonproof 2

225/45 R17 94W XL
Nokian Seasonproof 2
Auto Zeitung Highly Recommended sehr empfehlenswert
The Nokian Seasonproof 2 finished seventh and is highly recommended. It is excellent in the rain and efficient, but its unexpectedly modest snow results, from a brand known for winter tires, held it back.
Dry91.4%
Wet98.1%
Snow90.3%
Comfort93.8%
Value75.8%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (19)

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 / 10130 ft+11 ft
Dry HandlingLower is better9th / 1072.2 s+2.60 s
Subj. Dry HandlingHigher is better10th / 106.7 Points-3.30 Points
Wet BrakingLower is better4th / 10152 ft+5 ft
Wet HandlingLower is better1st / 1076.1 sBest in this discipline
Subj. Wet HandlingHigher is better1st / 1010 PointsBest in this discipline
Wet CircleLower is better4th / 1011.75 s+0.32 s
Straight AquaHigher is better5th / 1051.3 mph-1.7 mph
Snow BrakingLower is better9th / 10105 ft+7 ft
Snow TractionHigher is better9th / 10510 lbf-43 lbf
Snow HandlingLower is better8th / 1082.2 s+5.20 s
Subj. Snow HandlingHigher is better6th / 106.3 Points-3.70 Points
Snow SlalomHigher is better9th / 1011.3 ft/s²-1.5 ft/s²
Subj. ComfortHigher is better4th / 108 Points-1.00 Points
NoiseLower is better2nd / 1073 dB+1.00 dB
WearHigher is better7th / 1022,059 miles-9,320 miles
ValueLower is better8th / 1012.82 Price/1000+3.47 Price/1000
Rolling ResistanceLower is better1st / 107.6 kg/tBest in this discipline
AbrasionLower is better9th / 100.172 mm/1000km+0.08 mm/1000km
EU Label
B/B/70
Weight
8.9 kgs
Tread
8.5 mm
Price
455.00
8th

Giti AllSeason AS2

225/45 R17 94Y XL
Giti AllSeason AS2
The Giti AllSeason AS2 finished eighth. Its snow grip and aquaplaning resistance are real strengths, but its wet braking, wear and price mean it does not offer good value at current prices.
Dry91.5%
Wet90.7%
Snow95.5%
Comfort88.2%
Value63.7%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (19)

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 / 10134 ft+15 ft
Dry HandlingLower is better8th / 1071.8 s+2.20 s
Subj. Dry HandlingHigher is better7th / 107.7 Points-2.30 Points
Wet BrakingLower is better10th / 10165 ft+18 ft
Wet HandlingLower is better8th / 1079.2 s+3.10 s
Subj. Wet HandlingHigher is better9th / 104.9 Points-5.10 Points
Wet CircleLower is better10th / 1012.04 s+0.61 s
Straight AquaHigher is better1st / 1053.0 mphBest in this discipline
Snow BrakingLower is better1st / 1098 ftBest in this discipline
Snow TractionHigher is better4th / 10539 lbf-14 lbf
Snow HandlingLower is better3rd / 1079.1 s+2.10 s
Subj. Snow HandlingHigher is better6th / 106.3 Points-3.70 Points
Snow SlalomHigher is better2nd / 1012.3 ft/s²-0.5 ft/s²
Subj. ComfortHigher is better9th / 107 Points-2.00 Points
NoiseLower is better2nd / 1073 dB+1.00 dB
WearHigher is better10th / 1018,175 miles-13,204 miles
ValueLower is better10th / 1017.78 Price/1000+8.43 Price/1000
Rolling ResistanceLower is better8th / 108.5 kg/t+0.90 kg/t
AbrasionLower is better10th / 100.192 mm/1000km+0.10 mm/1000km
EU Label
C/A/72
Weight
9.9 kgs
Tread
7.4 mm
Price
520.00
9th

Linglong Sport Master 4S

225/45 R17 94W XL
Linglong Sport Master 4S
The Linglong Sport Master 4S finished ninth. Its low purchase price is offset by weak snow and wet results, modest wear and high energy consumption, so it is hard to recommend over the tires above it.
Dry94.2%
Wet92.5%
Snow90.2%
Comfort88.2%
Value76.9%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (19)

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 / 10126 ft+7 ft
Dry HandlingLower is better5th / 1071 s+1.40 s
Subj. Dry HandlingHigher is better8th / 107.3 Points-2.70 Points
Wet BrakingLower is better8th / 10161 ft+14 ft
Wet HandlingLower is better6th / 1078.4 s+2.30 s
Subj. Wet HandlingHigher is better6th / 105.8 Points-4.20 Points
Wet CircleLower is better6th / 1011.82 s+0.39 s
Straight AquaHigher is better10th / 1050.6 mph-2.4 mph
Snow BrakingLower is better7th / 10102 ft+4 ft
Snow TractionHigher is better8th / 10514 lbf-39 lbf
Snow HandlingLower is better9th / 1082.7 s+5.70 s
Subj. Snow HandlingHigher is better10th / 104 Points-6.00 Points
Snow SlalomHigher is better8th / 1011.9 ft/s²-0.9 ft/s²
Subj. ComfortHigher is better9th / 107 Points-2.00 Points
NoiseLower is better2nd / 1073 dB+1.00 dB
WearHigher is better8th / 1019,884 miles-11,495 miles
ValueLower is better3rd / 1010.16 Price/1000+0.81 Price/1000
Rolling ResistanceLower is better10th / 109.7 kg/t+2.10 kg/t
AbrasionLower is better7th / 100.116 mm/1000km+0.03 mm/1000km
EU Label
C/B/69
Weight
9.5 kgs
Tread
6.9 mm
Price
325.00
10th

Falken Euroall Season AS220 Pro

225/45 R17 94W XL
Falken Euroall Season AS220 Pro
The Falken Euroall Season AS220 Pro finished last. Its asymmetric design brings few benefits and it needs a more careful driving style in winter. Falken has since updated the compound, promising better snow and wet grip, so newer tires may perform differently.
Dry94.1%
Wet91.8%
Snow86.6%
Comfort98.7%
Value71.1%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (19)

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 / 10129 ft+10 ft
Dry HandlingLower is better5th / 1071 s+1.40 s
Subj. Dry HandlingHigher is better5th / 108.3 Points-1.70 Points
Wet BrakingLower is better6th / 10158 ft+11 ft
Wet HandlingLower is better8th / 1079.2 s+3.10 s
Subj. Wet HandlingHigher is better8th / 105.1 Points-4.90 Points
Wet CircleLower is better8th / 1011.98 s+0.55 s
Straight AquaHigher is better7th / 1051.0 mph-2.0 mph
Snow BrakingLower is better10th / 10108 ft+10 ft
Snow TractionHigher is better10th / 10500 lbf-53 lbf
Snow HandlingLower is better10th / 1084.1 s+7.10 s
Subj. Snow HandlingHigher is better9th / 105 Points-5.00 Points
Snow SlalomHigher is better10th / 1010.7 ft/s²-2.1 ft/s²
Subj. ComfortHigher is better1st / 109 PointsBest in this discipline
NoiseLower is better8th / 1074 dB+2.00 dB
WearHigher is better9th / 1018,952 miles-12,427 miles
ValueLower is better9th / 1013.93 Price/1000+4.58 Price/1000
Rolling ResistanceLower is better7th / 108.3 kg/t+0.70 kg/t
AbrasionLower is better8th / 100.148 mm/1000km+0.06 mm/1000km
EU Label
D/B/71
Weight
8.7 kgs
Tread
7.3 mm
Price
425.00

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