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2026 Die Reifentester All Season Tire Test - 225/40 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
- 225/40 R18
- Tires tested
- 9
- Disciplines
- 12
- Test vehicle
- VW Golf GTI Clubsport
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 121 ft | Best | 0 mph | |
| 124 ft | +3 ft | 12 mph | |
| 125 ft | +4 ft | 15 mph | |
| 127 ft | +6 ft | 18 mph | |
| 129 ft | +8 ft | 20 mph | |
| 129 ft | +8 ft | 20 mph | |
| 130 ft | +9 ft | 22 mph | |
| 131 ft | +10 ft | 23 mph | |
| 136 ft | +15 ft | 27 mph |
The difference between best and worst was 12.8% (15 ft ≈ 1 Car Lengths). From 80 mph, the Kumho Solus 4S HA32+ would still be travelling at 27 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.
Subj. Dry Handling
Subjective Dry Handling Score
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 83 Points | Best | |
| 82 Points | -1.00 Points | |
| 79 Points | -4.00 Points | |
| 77 Points | -6.00 Points | |
| 77 Points | -6.00 Points | |
| 75 Points | -8.00 Points | |
| 73 Points | -10.00 Points | |
| 72 Points | -11.00 Points | |
| 72 Points | -11.00 Points |
The difference between best and worst was 13.3% (11 Points).
Wet
4Wet Braking
Wet braking in feet (50 - 0 mph)
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best | Residual speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99 ft | Best | 0 mph | |
| 100 ft | +1 ft | 6 mph | |
| 101 ft | +2 ft | 9 mph | |
| 101 ft | +2 ft | 11 mph | |
| 102 ft | +3 ft | 13 mph | |
| 102 ft | +3 ft | 14 mph | |
| 103 ft | +4 ft | 14 mph | |
| 103 ft | +4 ft | 14 mph | |
| 104 ft | +5 ft | 17 mph |
The difference between best and worst was 5% (5 ft ≈ 0.3 Car Lengths). From 80 mph, the Michelin CrossClimate 3 would still be travelling at 17 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.
Subj. Wet Handling
Subjective Wet Handling Score
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 85 Points | Best | |
| 84 Points | -1.00 Points | |
| 79 Points | -6.00 Points | |
| 78 Points | -7.00 Points | |
| 78 Points | -7.00 Points | |
| 77 Points | -8.00 Points | |
| 76 Points | -9.00 Points | |
| 75 Points | -10.00 Points | |
| 74 Points | -11.00 Points |
The difference between best and worst was 12.9% (11 Points).
Straight Aqua
Float Speed in mph
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 56.4 mph | Best | |
| 54.0 mph | -2.4 mph | |
| 53.7 mph | -2.7 mph | |
| 53.7 mph | -2.7 mph | |
| 53.4 mph | -3.0 mph | |
| 53.0 mph | -3.4 mph | |
| 52.4 mph | -4.0 mph | |
| 50.5 mph | -5.9 mph | |
| 49.7 mph | -6.7 mph |
The difference between best and worst was 11.8% (6.7 mph).
Curved Aquaplaning
Remaining lateral acceleration
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 9.4 ft/s² | Best | |
| 8.8 ft/s² | -0.6 ft/s² | |
| 8.6 ft/s² | -0.8 ft/s² | |
| 8.4 ft/s² | -1.0 ft/s² | |
| 8.2 ft/s² | -1.2 ft/s² | |
| 8.1 ft/s² | -1.3 ft/s² | |
| 8.1 ft/s² | -1.3 ft/s² | |
| 7.9 ft/s² | -1.5 ft/s² | |
| 7.1 ft/s² | -2.3 ft/s² |
The difference between best and worst was 25.3% (2.3 ft/s²).
Snow
3Snow Braking
Snow braking in feet (31 - 0 mph)
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best | Residual speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 86 ft | Best | 0 mph | |
| 88 ft | +2 ft | 11 mph | |
| 89 ft | +3 ft | 13 mph | |
| 90 ft | +4 ft | 15 mph | |
| 90 ft | +4 ft | 16 mph | |
| 91 ft | +5 ft | 17 mph | |
| 92 ft | +6 ft | 20 mph | |
| 93 ft | +7 ft | 21 mph | |
| 94 ft | +8 ft | 22 mph |
The difference between best and worst was 8.4% (8 ft ≈ 0.5 Car Lengths). From 80 mph, the Nokian Seasonproof 2 would still be travelling at 22 mph when the Michelin CrossClimate 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 522 lbf | Best | |
| 518 lbf | -4 lbf | |
| 512 lbf | -10 lbf | |
| 512 lbf | -10 lbf | |
| 493 lbf | -29 lbf | |
| 486 lbf | -36 lbf | |
| 483 lbf | -39 lbf | |
| 471 lbf | -51 lbf | |
| 454 lbf | -68 lbf |
The difference between best and worst was 13.1% (68 lbf).
Subj. Snow Handling
Subjective Snow Handling Score
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 79 Points | Best | |
| 79 Points | Best | |
| 77 Points | -2.00 Points | |
| 76 Points | -3.00 Points | |
| 74 Points | -5.00 Points | |
| 73 Points | -6.00 Points | |
| 71 Points | -8.00 Points | |
| 69 Points | -10.00 Points | |
| 69 Points | -10.00 Points |
The difference between best and worst was 12.7% (10 Points).
Comfort
2Subj. Comfort
Subjective Comfort Score
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 82 Points | Best | |
| 81 Points | -1.00 Points | |
| 79 Points | -3.00 Points | |
| 79 Points | -3.00 Points | |
| 76 Points | -6.00 Points | |
| 74 Points | -8.00 Points | |
| 73 Points | -9.00 Points | |
| 72 Points | -10.00 Points | |
| 71 Points | -11.00 Points |
The difference between best and worst was 13.4% (11 Points).
Subj. Noise
Subjective in car noise levels
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 81 Points | Best | |
| 79 Points | -2.00 Points | |
| 78 Points | -3.00 Points | |
| 77 Points | -4.00 Points | |
| 75 Points | -6.00 Points | |
| 75 Points | -6.00 Points | |
| 74 Points | -7.00 Points | |
| 74 Points | -7.00 Points | |
| 72 Points | -9.00 Points |
The difference between best and worst was 11.1% (9 Points).
Value
1Rolling Resistance
Rolling resistance in kg t
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best | Extra fuel / year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7.71 kg/t | Best | $0 | |
| 7.75 kg/t | +0.04 kg/t | $2 | |
| 8 kg/t | +0.29 kg/t | $11 | |
| 8.04 kg/t | +0.33 kg/t | $13 | |
| 8.19 kg/t | +0.48 kg/t | $18 | |
| 8.37 kg/t | +0.66 kg/t | $25 | |
| 8.51 kg/t | +0.80 kg/t | $30 | |
| 8.94 kg/t | +1.23 kg/t | $47 | |
| 9.05 kg/t | +1.34 kg/t | $51 |
The difference between best and worst was 17.4% (1.34 kg / t). Over 12,000 miles a year at $3.60/gal, the Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 uses about 14 gal ($51) more fuel than the Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport.
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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
- 49.7 → 0.0 mph
- Snow Braking
- 31.1 → 0.0 mph
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