Tested 4 times by independent publications, the Ceat 4 SeasonDrive X5 averages a finish of 6th.
2026 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test P7 of 15
The Ceat 4 SeasonDrive X5 shares seventh place and is rated good. It offers strong value, short dry braking and very good aquaplaning resistance for a low price, but its snow performance and high rolling resistance are clear compromises.
Where the Ceat 4 SeasonDrive X5 finished in each measured discipline, across every test that measured it against at least two other tires. Field beaten is the share of the other tires it outranked in that measurement.
| Discipline | Tests | Avg finish | Field beaten | Firsts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry | ||||
| Dry Braking | 4 | P3.8 of 19.3 | 82% | - |
| Dry Handling | 3 | P7 of 15.7 | 58% | - |
| Wet | ||||
| Wet Braking | 4 | P7.3 of 19.3 | 65% | - |
| Wet Handling | 3 | P9.7 of 15.7 | 43% | - |
| Wet Circle | 3 | P8.3 of 15.7 | 52% | - |
| Straight Aqua | 3 | P8.7 of 15.7 | 47% | - |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 3 | P9.3 of 15.7 | 42% | - |
| Snow | ||||
| Snow Braking | 3 | P10.7 of 15.7 | 33% | - |
| Snow Traction | 3 | P11 of 15.7 | 31% | - |
| Snow Handling | 3 | P9.3 of 15 | 41% | - |
| Snow Circle | 1 | P7 of 17 | 63% | - |
| Snow Slalom | 2 | P9.5 of 15 | 41% | - |
| Comfort | ||||
| Subj. Comfort | 2 | P6.5 of 13 | 59% | - |
| Noise | 3 | P8.7 of 15.7 | 44% | - |
| Value | ||||
| Wear | 2 | P5.5 of 15 | 68% | - |
| Value | 2 | P3.5 of 15 | 82% | - |
| Rolling Resistance | 3 | P8 of 15 | 51% | - |
| Abrasion | 2 | P12 of 15 | 21% | - |
Overall finishing position against the tires that have most often shared a test with the Ceat 4 SeasonDrive X5. Only tires tested alongside it at least three times are listed.
| Rival | Shared tests | Ahead | Behind | Level | Finished ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Kleber Quadraxer 3
4 shared: 3 ahead, 0 behind
|
4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 100% |
 Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6
4 shared: 0 ahead, 4 behind
|
4 | 0 | 4 | - | 0% |
 Dunlop All Season 2
3 shared: 3 ahead, 0 behind
|
3 | 3 | 0 | - | 100% |
 Nexen N Blue 4Season 2
3 shared: 3 ahead, 0 behind
|
3 | 3 | 0 | - | 100% |
 Linglong Sport Master 4S
3 shared: 3 ahead, 0 behind
|
3 | 3 | 0 | - | 100% |
 Toyo Celsius AS2
3 shared: 2 ahead, 1 behind
|
3 | 2 | 1 | - | 67% |
 Continental AllSeasonContact 2
3 shared: 1 ahead, 2 behind
|
3 | 1 | 2 | - | 33% |
 Michelin CrossClimate 3
3 shared: 1 ahead, 2 behind
|
3 | 1 | 2 | - | 33% |
 Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
3 shared: 0 ahead, 3 behind
|
3 | 0 | 3 | - | 0% |
Drawn from 4 tests. Updated October 28, 2026.
The Ceat 4 SeasonDrive X5 combines competitive dry braking with low running costs in Auto Bild tests. It finished third of 11 in the 2025 SUV test and seventh of 15, rated good, in the 2026 full all-season test. In the 2026 braking qualifier it was second of 30 for dry braking, while cost per kilometer ranked fourth of 15 in the 2025 full test and third of 15 in 2026. Wet braking was especially competitive in the SUV test, but snow braking and traction were weaker there and again in the 2026 full test.
Aquaplaning results vary sharply. In the 2025 full test it was 16th of 17 in both disciplines, whereas in 2026 it was second of 17 in each and the best all-season tire. That is an unusual reversal of the earlier weakness. Rolling resistance also changed substantially, from second of 13 in the 2025 SUV test to last of 15 in the 2026 full test, an unusually poor result against its other tests. Comfort and noise varied too. The 2026 test projected long tread life but found high rubber loss, so its low cost per kilometer should not be confused with low abrasion. Its dry braking and value are more consistent strengths than its performance in standing water, snow or efficiency.
the second-shortest dry braking of the all-season tires- 2026 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test (2026)
reasonable braking- 2025 Autobild SUV All Season Tire Test (2025)
impressively short braking distances across all road conditions- 2025 AutoBild All Season Tire Test (2025)
best price-to-performance ratio- 2025 Autobild SUV All Season Tire Test (2025)
slight weakness in aquaplaning resistance, requiring extra caution in heavy rain situations- 2025 AutoBild All Season Tire Test (2025)
Minor weaknesses appear in curve aquaplaning performance- 2025 Autobild SUV All Season Tire Test (2025)
fell behind on snow, in the bottom four of the all-season tires for snow braking- 2026 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test (2026)
It had the highest rolling resistance in the test by a clear margin- 2026 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test (2026)
Strong = top two of the field in that measurement. Weak = bottom two.
The Ceat 4 SeasonDrive X5 shares seventh place and is rated good. It offers strong value, short dry braking and very good aquaplaning resistance for a low price, but its snow performance and high rolling resistance are clear compromises.
The Ceat 4 SeasonDrive X5 emerges as the surprise candidate of the test, offering the best price-to-performance ratio while delivering consistently good results across all conditions. This Indian manufacturer has clearly done its homework, producing a tire that challenges established brands while costing significantly less. The Ceat performs admirably on dry roads with confident handling and reasonable braking, while wet performance remains reassuringly predictable even if not class-leading. Snow capability is solid, providing the security needed for winter driving without drama. The tire offers good ride comfort, making it pleasant for daily use. Minor weaknesses appear in curve aquaplaning performance and slightly elevated noise levels, but these are small prices to pay for such impressive overall competence at this price point. For budget-conscious drivers unwilling to sacrifice safety, the Ceat represents exceptional value.
The Ceat 4 SeasonDrive X5 emerges as a budget surprise, delivering impressively short braking distances across all road conditions. This Indian-manufactured tire punches above its weight class, offering genuine all-season capability at an attractive price point. While it performs admirably in most conditions, it shows slight weakness in aquaplaning resistance, requiring extra caution in heavy rain situations.
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