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2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tire Test
- Tested size
- 215/55 R17
- Tires tested
- 10
- Disciplines
- 12
- Test vehicle
- 2025 Toyota Camry
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| 1 | 2 | 90.60 | 86 | 0.86 | 7.00 | 97.1 | 110 | 0.70 | 84.4 | 82 | 62.84 | 4.50 | 90.4 | 55 | 6.17 | 93.0 | 7.50 | 8.00 | 100.0 | |
StrengthsThe Michelin Defender 2 was the quietest tire in the test and returned the joint-highest dry cornering grip, with respectable wet braking and cornering to go with it. For a commute on clear roads it is an easy, unobtrusive tire to live with. ConsiderationsThe Defender 2 was last or close to last in every winter test, with the longest snow braking distance, the slowest snow lap and the lowest subjective snow score in the field. Steering gave almost no feedback in snow, breaking away suddenly and without warning, and the ride is on the firm, transparent side. Score contributionCategory score × of overall score Dry97.09 × 27% = 26.21 Wet84.42 × 37% = 31.24 Snow90.38 × 26% = 23.5 Ice93 × 5% = 4.65 Comfort100 × 5% = 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 2 | 1 | 94.74 | 84 | 0.86 | 7.00 | 99.9 | 99 | 0.72 | 93.7 | 81 | 61.17 | 4.50 | 91.9 | 58 | 6.24 | 90.3 | 7.50 | 7.00 | 93.8 | |
StrengthsThe Michelin Primacy Tour A/S was one of the best tires in the test for wet braking and wet cornering and shared the highest dry cornering grip, with light, responsive steering that gives quick turn-in. ConsiderationsThe Primacy Tour A/S was the weakest tire in the test on ice, recording both the longest ice braking distance and the slowest ice acceleration, and its snow ability is limited. Any combination of throttle and steering angle produces understeer, and the drop-off once grip is exceeded is steep. Road noise has a consistently high floor. Score contributionCategory score × of overall score Dry99.93 × 27% = 26.98 Wet93.69 × 37% = 34.66 Snow91.87 × 26% = 23.89 Ice90.33 × 5% = 4.52 Comfort93.75 × 5% = 4.69 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| All Weather Tires | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 1 | 3 | 92.39 | 97 | 0.84 | 7.00 | 86.1 | 111 | 0.67 | 90.0 | 59 | 58.04 | 6.50 | 99.9 | 54 | 6.17 | 98.3 | 7.00 | 7.50 | 98.3 | |
StrengthsThe Bridgestone WeatherPeak was the standout all-weather tire in the snow, posting a snow braking distance that beat three of the five dedicated winter tires in the test. That is not a one-off: it has finished near the top for snow braking in our own all-weather testing and in the previous Tire Rack test, so it is a genuine characteristic of the tire. It is composed and predictable at the limit in snow. ConsiderationsThe WeatherPeak was the least comfortable tire in the test, doing little to settle the car after an impact, and a constant low growl was audible on every surface. Its ice performance also falls well behind the winter tires, and steering is vague at lower speeds. Score contributionCategory score × of overall score Dry86.15 × 27% = 23.26 Wet90.04 × 37% = 33.32 Snow99.93 × 26% = 25.98 Ice98.33 × 5% = 4.92 Comfort98.28 × 5% = 4.91 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 2 | 2 | 97.54 | 83 | 0.83 | 8.25 | 100.0 | 100 | 0.69 | 100.0 | 72 | 57.95 | 6.25 | 91.2 | 53 | 6.09 | 100.0 | 7.25 | 7.00 | 96.7 | |
StrengthsThe Michelin CrossClimate2 recorded the shortest dry braking distance in the test and the highest steering and road handling score, and it was among the best for wet braking too. On clear roads it is the most complete tire in this field, feeling sharp, precise and well connected. ConsiderationsThe CrossClimate2 was the noisiest tire in the test, with a constant growl that turned to a hiss at speed, and ride quality was among the firmer here. In winter its limits arrive well before the dedicated winter tires, and once traction is lost the understeer that follows is abrupt. Score contributionCategory score × of overall score Dry99.99 × 27% = 27 Wet100 × 37% = 37 Snow91.18 × 26% = 23.71 Ice100 × 5% = 5 Comfort96.67 × 5% = 4.83 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 3 | 1 | 99.40 | 85 | 0.85 | 7.50 | 98.9 | 93 | 0.74 | 100.0 | 73 | 58.37 | 5.25 | 100.0 | 51 | 5.80 | 100.0 | 7.50 | 7.00 | 93.8 | |
StrengthsThe Vredestein Quatrac had the strongest wet performance of any tire in the test, taking both the shortest wet braking distance and the highest wet cornering grip, and it was quick in the dry too. On the road it is composed and versatile, with precise, well-weighted steering and unobtrusive noise. ConsiderationsThe Quatrac's snow performance did not live up to its objective numbers. It demanded careful, measured inputs, punished excess entry speed with abrupt understeer and gave little warning before letting go, and it was near the back of the field for snow braking and snow handling. Score contributionCategory score × of overall score Dry98.95 × 27% = 26.72 Wet100 × 37% = 37 Snow100 × 26% = 26 Ice100 × 5% = 5 Comfort93.75 × 5% = 4.69 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Winter Tires | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 1 | 3 | 91.42 | 99 | 0.81 | 7.50 | 93.2 | 118 | 0.63 | 85.1 | 59 | 54.19 | 8.00 | 96.8 | 43 | 5.30 | 92.1 | 8.00 | 7.75 | 100.0 | |
StrengthsThe Continental VikingContact 8 was the most comfortable tire in the test and among the quietest, which is rare for a studless winter tire. Steering response was natural and consistent rather than nervous, and it backed that up with strong snow and ice traction, sitting close to the front of the field for snow handling and for both ice tests. ConsiderationsThe VikingContact 8 gives up a lot on clear roads. It was near the back of the field for wet braking and had one of the lowest wet cornering figures in the test, and dry braking was long. There is also a little more lateral movement through snow corners than the very best winter tires allow. Score contributionCategory score × of overall score Dry93.17 × 27% = 25.16 Wet85.1 × 37% = 31.49 Snow96.83 × 26% = 25.18 Ice92.05 × 5% = 4.6 Comfort100 × 5% = 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 2 | 4 | 88.32 | 103 | 0.78 | 8.00 | 89.6 | 129 | 0.60 | 77.7 | 56 | 54.31 | 8.00 | 99.1 | 39 | 5.09 | 98.4 | 7.75 | 7.00 | 93.6 | |
StrengthsThe Michelin X-Ice Snow recorded the shortest snow braking distance in the test and was among the very best on ice for both braking and traction. More surprising is how well it steers: it scored second only to the CrossClimate2 for steering and road handling, which is exceptional for a studless ice tire, and it rides well too. ConsiderationsThe X-Ice Snow was the weakest tire in the test on clear roads, finishing last for dry braking, wet braking and wet cornering. It also slides more than we would like once its winter limits are reached, and recovery from a slide takes longer than with the best of its rivals. Score contributionCategory score × of overall score Dry89.57 × 27% = 24.18 Wet77.74 × 37% = 28.76 Snow99.11 × 26% = 25.77 Ice98.43 × 5% = 4.92 Comfort93.6 × 5% = 4.68 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 3 | 2 | 93.90 | 92 | 0.78 | 6.50 | 99.8 | 118 | 0.60 | 85.2 | 57 | 53.66 | 8.25 | 99.1 | 39 | 5.02 | 100.0 | 7.50 | 7.25 | 93.7 | |
StrengthsThe Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 was the strongest tire in the test where grip was scarcest, taking the shortest ice braking distance, the quickest ice acceleration, the fastest snow lap and the highest subjective snow score. Drivers could carry speed, brake later and get back on the power earlier than on anything else here. ConsiderationsThe Blizzak WS90 has the weaker end of the on-road manners in this group. Steering loses sharpness once loaded in a corner and feels slow to respond, and wet cornering grip was among the lowest in the test. Ride is fine but there is some tread noise on smoother surfaces. Score contributionCategory score × of overall score Dry99.76 × 27% = 26.93 Wet85.2 × 37% = 31.53 Snow99.05 × 26% = 25.75 Ice100 × 5% = 5 Comfort93.65 × 5% = 4.68 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 4 | 5 | 88.01 | 103 | 0.78 | 6.25 | 89.6 | 122 | 0.65 | 82.0 | 61 | 56.31 | 7.75 | 93.6 | 46 | 5.51 | 87.7 | 7.50 | 7.50 | 95.3 | |
StrengthsThe General Altimax Arctic 12 was quiet and comfortable on the road and, run here without studs, still delivered solid winter ability, finishing mid-pack among the winter tires for snow braking and handling and holding a clear margin over the all-season tires on ice. ConsiderationsThe Altimax Arctic 12 had the weakest steering of any tire in the test, feeling imprecise returning to center after a direction change, and it was at the back of the field for both dry and wet braking. It also spins up quickly under power in snow, which makes its limits feel sharper than ideal. Score contributionCategory score × of overall score Dry89.61 × 27% = 24.19 Wet81.96 × 37% = 30.32 Snow93.61 × 26% = 24.34 Ice87.72 × 5% = 4.39 Comfort95.26 × 5% = 4.76 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 5 | 1 | 96.01 | 92 | 0.83 | 7.00 | 99.5 | 100 | 0.71 | 100.0 | 63 | 57.07 | 7.00 | 90.7 | 53 | 6.02 | 78.1 | 7.75 | 7.00 | 93.6 | |
StrengthsThe Vredestein Wintrac Pro+ had the best wet performance of any winter tire in the test, leading its winter rivals for both wet braking and wet cornering, and it was one of the softest and most comfortable tires over rough surfaces. Steering was smooth and intuitive. ConsiderationsThe Wintrac Pro+ sits behind the studless winter tires where it matters most in this test, particularly on ice, where both braking and traction fell in with the all-weather tires rather than its winter peers. It also trades a little damping control for its soft ride. Score contributionCategory score × of overall score Dry99.46 × 27% = 26.85 Wet100 × 37% = 37 Snow90.68 × 26% = 23.58 Ice78.07 × 5% = 3.9 Comfort93.6 × 5% = 4.68 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Weighting vs real impact
What decides this ranking
The weighting is how much each category counts. The real impact is how much of the difference between the tires it creates: a discipline in which every tire performed about the same barely changes the order, however much it counts.
No weighting is recorded for this test, so the weighting here starts from Tire Reviews’ season defaults, not from the test’s own scoring.
- Dry Weighting 27% Real impact 39%
- Wet Weighting 37% Real impact 31%
- Snow Weighting 26% Real impact 20%
- Ice Weighting 5% Real impact 6%
- Comfort Weighting 5% Real impact 4%
- Snow Handling counts for 11.4% of the score but creates only 5% of the difference, because most tires performed about the same in it.
Every discipline 12
| Discipline | Weighting | Real impact |
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| Dry Braking | 26.5% | 39% |
| Dry Circle | 0.3% | <1% |
| Subj. Road Score | 0.3% | <1% |
| Wet Braking | 36.6% | 30% |
| Wet Circle | 0.4% | <1% |
| Snow Braking | 11.4% | 14% |
| Snow Handling | 11.4% | 5% |
| Subj. Snow Handling | 3.1% | 1% |
| Ice Braking | 2.5% | 4% |
| Ice Traction | 2.5% | 2% |
| Subj. Comfort | 2.5% | 1% |
| Subj. Noise | 2.5% | 3% |
How it is worked out: each discipline’s weighting is multiplied by the spread of its results (the gap across the middle half of the tires, as a percentage of the best result), then shared out so that all the disciplines add up to 100%. It estimates what separates the tires; it is not a second set of weights, and it follows the weights you set.
This test ranks its groups separately, so the spread is measured within each group.
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Each discipline is scored against the best non-reference tire in the full test field: best ÷ result × 100 when lower is better, or result ÷ best × 100 when higher is better. Discipline scores are rounded to two decimal places, then combined using your weights.
Within-category weights divide that category’s share of the overall score. A 50% wet category and 40% wet-braking share give wet braking 20% of the total. A weight is a scoring priority, not a measure of its actual effect on the ranking: the performance gaps matter too. What decides this ranking ↑
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