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2026 AutoBild All Season Tire Test for EVs (215/55 R18)
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
- 215/55 R18
- Tires tested
- 8
- Disciplines
- 16
- Test vehicle
- Kia EV3 150 kW/204 PS
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 |
115 ft | -15 ft | 0 mph |
| 130 ft | Best | 0 mph | |
| 131 ft | +1 ft | 7 mph | |
| 134 ft | +4 ft | 14 mph | |
| 135 ft | +5 ft | 16 mph | |
| 136 ft | +6 ft | 18 mph | |
| 138 ft | +8 ft | 20 mph | |
| 144 ft | +14 ft | 25 mph | |
| 145 ft | +15 ft | 26 mph | |
RefReference Winter |
151 ft | +21 ft | 30 mph |
The difference between best and worst was 31.1% (36 ft ≈ 2.4 Car Lengths). From 80 mph, the Goodtrip Blueguard As 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.
Dry Handling
Dry Handling Average Speed
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
RefReference Summer |
58.2 mph | +0.7 mph |
| 57.5 mph | Best | |
| 56.7 mph | -0.8 mph | |
| 56.7 mph | -0.8 mph | |
| 56.4 mph | -1.1 mph | |
| 56.1 mph | -1.4 mph | |
RefReference Winter |
56.0 mph | -1.5 mph |
| 56.0 mph | -1.5 mph | |
| 55.4 mph | -2.1 mph | |
| 55.0 mph | -2.5 mph |
The difference between best and worst was 5.5% (3.2 mph).
Wet
5Wet Braking
Wet braking in feet (62 - 0 mph)
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best | Residual speed |
|---|---|---|---|
RefReference Summer |
128 ft | -6 ft | 0 mph |
| 134 ft | Best | 0 mph | |
| 137 ft | +3 ft | 12 mph | |
| 138 ft | +4 ft | 14 mph | |
| 138 ft | +4 ft | 15 mph | |
| 143 ft | +9 ft | 21 mph | |
RefReference Winter |
143 ft | +9 ft | 21 mph |
| 145 ft | +11 ft | 22 mph | |
| 150 ft | +16 ft | 26 mph | |
| 151 ft | +17 ft | 27 mph |
The difference between best and worst was 17.7% (23 ft ≈ 1.5 Car Lengths). From 80 mph, the Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3 would still be travelling at 27 mph when the Hankook iON FlexClimate 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 |
|---|---|---|
RefReference Summer |
47.2 mph | +0.4 mph |
| 46.8 mph | Best | |
| 46.2 mph | -0.6 mph | |
| 46.0 mph | -0.8 mph | |
| 45.7 mph | -1.1 mph | |
RefReference Winter |
45.7 mph | -1.1 mph |
| 45.5 mph | -1.3 mph | |
| 45.2 mph | -1.6 mph | |
| 44.8 mph | -2.0 mph | |
| 44.1 mph | -2.7 mph |
The difference between best and worst was 6.6% (3.1 mph).
Wet Circle
Wet Circle Lap Time in seconds
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
RefReference Summer |
12.5 s | -0.50 s |
| 13 s | Best | |
| 13.1 s | +0.10 s | |
| 13.2 s | +0.20 s | |
RefReference Winter |
13.3 s | +0.30 s |
| 13.3 s | +0.30 s | |
| 13.4 s | +0.40 s | |
| 13.5 s | +0.50 s | |
| 13.6 s | +0.60 s | |
| 13.7 s | +0.70 s |
The difference between best and worst was 9.6% (1.2 s).
Straight Aqua
Float Speed in mph
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
RefReference Summer |
46.7 mph | +0.6 mph |
| 46.1 mph | Best | |
| 45.8 mph | -0.3 mph | |
| 43.7 mph | -2.4 mph | |
| 41.9 mph | -4.2 mph | |
RefReference Winter |
41.4 mph | -4.7 mph |
| 41.3 mph | -4.8 mph | |
| 38.5 mph | -7.6 mph | |
| 38.0 mph | -8.1 mph | |
| 37.8 mph | -8.3 mph |
The difference between best and worst was 19.1% (8.9 mph).
Curved Aquaplaning
Remaining lateral acceleration
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
RefReference Summer |
9.5 ft/s² | +0.5 ft/s² |
| 9.0 ft/s² | Best | |
| 9.0 ft/s² | 0.0 ft/s² | |
| 8.6 ft/s² | -0.4 ft/s² | |
| 8.5 ft/s² | -0.5 ft/s² | |
RefReference Winter |
8.4 ft/s² | -0.6 ft/s² |
| 8.4 ft/s² | -0.6 ft/s² | |
| 7.9 ft/s² | -1.1 ft/s² | |
| 7.6 ft/s² | -1.4 ft/s² | |
| 7.6 ft/s² | -1.4 ft/s² |
The difference between best and worst was 20.3% (1.9 ft/s²).
Snow
4Snow Braking
Snow braking in feet (31 - 0 mph)
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best | Residual speed |
|---|---|---|---|
RefReference Winter |
54 ft | -1 ft | 0 mph |
| 55 ft | Best | 0 mph | |
| 55 ft | Best | 0 mph | |
| 56 ft | +1 ft | 6 mph | |
| 56 ft | +1 ft | 6 mph | |
| 56 ft | +1 ft | 9 mph | |
| 56 ft | +1 ft | 9 mph | |
| 58 ft | +3 ft | 16 mph | |
| 59 ft | +4 ft | 21 mph | |
RefReference Summer |
121 ft | +66 ft | 59 mph |
The difference between best and worst was 124.2% (67 ft ≈ 4.6 Car Lengths). From 80 mph, the Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3 would still be travelling at 21 mph when the Continental AllSeasonContact 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 843 lbf | Best | |
| 824 lbf | -19 lbf | |
| 813 lbf | -30 lbf | |
RefReference Winter |
812 lbf | -31 lbf |
| 804 lbf | -39 lbf | |
| 799 lbf | -44 lbf | |
| 797 lbf | -46 lbf | |
| 788 lbf | -55 lbf | |
| 756 lbf | -87 lbf | |
RefReference Summer |
100 lbf | -743 lbf |
The difference between best and worst was 88.2% (743 lbf).
Snow Handling
Snow handling average speed
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 36.4 mph | Best | |
| 35.9 mph | -0.5 mph | |
| 35.5 mph | -0.9 mph | |
RefReference Winter |
35.3 mph | -1.1 mph |
| 35.1 mph | -1.3 mph | |
| 35.0 mph | -1.4 mph | |
| 35.0 mph | -1.4 mph | |
| 34.1 mph | -2.3 mph | |
| 33.4 mph | -3.0 mph |
The difference between best and worst was 8.4% (3 mph).
Snow Slalom
Lateral acceleration
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 13.3 ft/s² | Best | |
| 13.2 ft/s² | -0.1 ft/s² | |
| 13.0 ft/s² | -0.3 ft/s² | |
RefReference Winter |
13.0 ft/s² | -0.3 ft/s² |
| 12.5 ft/s² | -0.8 ft/s² | |
| 12.4 ft/s² | -0.9 ft/s² | |
| 12.4 ft/s² | -0.9 ft/s² | |
| 11.9 ft/s² | -1.4 ft/s² | |
| 11.8 ft/s² | -1.5 ft/s² |
The difference between best and worst was 11.1% (1.5 ft/s²).
Comfort
2Subj. Comfort
Subjective Comfort Score
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 8 Points | Best | |
| 8 Points | Best | |
| 7.3 Points | -0.70 Points | |
| 7.3 Points | -0.70 Points | |
| 7.3 Points | -0.70 Points | |
| 6.7 Points | -1.30 Points | |
| 6.7 Points | -1.30 Points | |
| 6.7 Points | -1.30 Points |
The difference between best and worst was 16.3% (1.3 Points).
Noise
External noise in dB
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
RefReference Summer |
71 dB | -0.10 dB |
| 71.1 dB | Best | |
| 71.1 dB | Best | |
| 71.3 dB | +0.20 dB | |
| 71.5 dB | +0.40 dB | |
| 71.6 dB | +0.50 dB | |
| 72.6 dB | +1.50 dB | |
| 72.9 dB | +1.80 dB | |
RefReference Winter |
73.6 dB | +2.50 dB |
| 74.3 dB | +3.20 dB |
The difference between best and worst was 4.6% (3.3 dB).
Value
3Wear
Predicted tread life in KM
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 33,902 miles | Best | |
| 32,411 miles | -1,491 miles | |
| 31,006 miles | -2,896 miles | |
| 29,869 miles | -4,033 miles | |
| 27,409 miles | -6,493 miles | |
| 26,694 miles | -7,208 miles | |
| 18,796 miles | -15,106 miles | |
| 16,417 miles | -17,485 miles |
The difference between best and worst was 51.6% (17,485 miles).
Value
Euros/1000km based on cost/wear
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best | cost per 1,000 miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10.22 Price/1000 | Best | €18.71 | |
| 10.54 Price/1000 | +0.32 Price/1000 | €21.57 | |
| 10.63 Price/1000 | +0.41 Price/1000 | €21.82 | |
| 11.34 Price/1000 | +1.12 Price/1000 | €23.69 | |
| 11.86 Price/1000 | +1.64 Price/1000 | €22.82 | |
| 12.34 Price/1000 | +2.12 Price/1000 | €23.03 | |
| 13.25 Price/1000 | +3.03 Price/1000 | €28.30 | |
| 14.55 Price/1000 | +4.33 Price/1000 | €30.58 |
The difference between best and worst was 42.4% (4.33 Price/1000). Over 25,000 miles the cheapest tire to own (Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6) works out €297 cheaper than the most expensive (Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3).
How this is calculated
Assumes a typical EV using 18 kWh/100km (with rolling resistance causing 25% of energy use), electricity at €0.32 per kWh 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 energy / year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.65 kg/t | Best | $0 | |
| 6.81 kg/t | +0.16 kg/t | $3 | |
RefReference Summer |
7.03 kg/t | +0.38 kg/t | $7 |
| 7.05 kg/t | +0.40 kg/t | $8 | |
| 7.35 kg/t | +0.70 kg/t | $14 | |
| 7.41 kg/t | +0.76 kg/t | $15 | |
| 7.43 kg/t | +0.78 kg/t | $15 | |
| 7.48 kg/t | +0.83 kg/t | $16 | |
| 7.64 kg/t | +0.99 kg/t | $19 | |
RefReference Winter |
8.17 kg/t | +1.52 kg/t | $30 |
The difference between best and worst was 22.9% (1.52 kg / t). Over 12,000 miles a year at $0.15/kWh, the Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3 uses about 129 kWh ($19) more electricity than the Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6.
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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.
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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