Auto Bild AllRads's 2024 SUV All Season Tire Test tested 12 all-season tires in size 245/45 R18, alongside summer and winter reference tires. The test revealed significant performance gaps between the best and worst all-season tires across various conditions, while also highlighting the compromises these tires make compared to specialized seasonal options.

In dry conditions, the top-performing all-season tires approached the capabilities of the summer reference tire, but couldn't quite match its grip or balance. The Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 demonstrated the shortest dry braking distance among all-season tires at 37.7 meters, though still 2.4 meters behind the summer reference. The poorest performing Minerva All Season Master required an additional 5.7 meters to stop. Dry handling tests showed similar trends, with the best all-season tire, the Hankook Kinergy 4S2, achieving an average speed just 1.1 km/h slower than the summer reference, while the slowest Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 lagged by 5.3 km/h.

Wet performance highlighted even greater differences. The Vredestein Quatrac Pro+ stopped in 48.1 meters on wet surfaces, 2.3 meters behind the summer reference but a full 17 meters shorter than the Davanti Alltoura 4 Seasons. In wet handling, the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 nearly matched the summer tire's performance, while the Davanti again trailed significantly, with a 9.8 km/h slower average speed.

Snow testing demonstrated the true versatility of all-season tires. The Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 achieved a snow braking distance just 0.8 meters longer than the winter reference tire, while the summer reference tire required more than double the distance to stop. Snow traction and handling tests told a similar story, with the best all-season tires closely matching or even slightly outperforming the winter reference, while the summer tire proved utterly inadequate.

These results underscore the wide performance abilities within the all-season tire category. While the best performers offer an interesting balance for year-round use, the poorer options struggle to deliver consistent performance across varying conditions. The test also reinforces that while high-quality all-season tires can approach the performance of specialized tires in many situations, they still involve some compromise compared to using dedicated summer and winter tires for their respective seasons.

Dry

In dry braking, the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 performed best among the all-season tires, stopping in 37.7 meters. The worst performer was the Minerva All Season Master, requiring 43.4 meters - a significant 5.7 meter difference. The reference summer tire outperformed all all-season tires with a 35.3 meter stopping distance, while the reference winter tire was near the bottom at 42 meters. This shows that even the best all-season tires compromise dry performance compared to dedicated summer tires.

The Hankook Kinergy 4S2 achieved the highest average speed of 114.2 km/h in dry handling, while the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 was slowest at 110 km/h - a 4.2 km/h difference. The reference summer tire again topped the chart at 115.3 km/h, with the reference winter tire in the lower half at 112.9 km/h. Interestingly, the Hankook Kinergy 4S2, which excelled in dry handling, was only mid-pack in dry braking, showing that performance can vary across different dry tests.

Wet

The Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus stopped in just 48.1 meters in wet conditions, while the Davanti Alltoura 4 Seasons needed 65.1 meters - a substantial 17 meter difference. The reference summer tire performed best overall at 45.8 meters, with the reference winter tire near the bottom at 57.3 meters. This highlights the superior wet performance of summer tires and the challenges all-season tires face in balancing wet and dry performance.

Continental AllSeasonContact 2 achieved the highest average speed of 84.2 km/h in wet handling, while the Davanti Alltoura 4 Seasons was slowest at 74.4 km/h - a significant 9.8 km/h difference. The reference summer tire again outperformed all others at 85.9 km/h, with the reference winter tire in the lower half at 80.2 km/h. The Davanti Alltoura 4 Seasons struggled in both wet braking and handling, indicating consistent poor wet performance.

Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 achieved the highest float speed of 75.5 km/h, while the Minerva All Season Master was lowest at 64.3 km/h - an 11.2 km/h difference. The reference summer tire performed best at 76.1 km/h, with the reference winter tire in the middle at 72.2 km/h. The Minerva All Season Master struggled in both straight and curved aquaplaning tests, indicating poor overall water evacuation.

Snow

The Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 stopped in 22.1 meters on snow, while the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 needed 23.7 meters - a 1.6 meter difference. The reference winter tire outperformed all all-season tires at 21.3 meters, while the reference summer tire was extremely poor at 56.1 meters. This highlights the crucial importance of winter or all-season tires for snow driving.

The Michelin CrossClimate 2 achieved the highest traction force of 4234 N, while the Minerva All Season Master managed only 3779 N - a 455 N difference. The reference winter tire was close to the top performers at 4114 N, while the reference summer tire was extremely poor at 1127 N. The Michelin CrossClimate 2 consistently performed well across all snow tests.

The Michelin CrossClimate 2 achieved the highest average speed of 55.6 km/h, while the Minerva All Season Master was slowest at 51.2 km/h - a 4.4 km/h difference. The reference winter tire was close to the top at 55.1 km/h, while the reference summer tire's performance was too poor to be listed. The Minerva All Season Master consistently struggled across all snow tests.

The Michelin CrossClimate 2 achieved the highest lateral acceleration of 4.0 m/s², while the Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus managed only 3.4 m/s² - a 0.6 m/s² difference. The reference winter tire was close to the top at 3.98 m/s², while the reference summer tire was extremely poor at 1.71 m/s². The Michelin CrossClimate 2 demonstrated excellent snow performance across all tests.

Comfort

The Minerva All Season Master was quietest at 71 dB, while the Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 was loudest at 74 dB - a 3 dB difference. The reference summer tire was in the lower half at 73.7 dB, with the reference winter tire the loudest overall at 74.6 dB. Interestingly, the Minerva All Season Master, which struggled in many performance tests, excelled in noise reduction.

Value

The Michelin CrossClimate 2 had the lowest rolling resistance at 6.72 kg/t, while the Minerva All Season Master had the highest at 8.57 kg/t - a significant 1.85 kg/t difference. The reference summer tire was in the middle at 7.52 kg/t, with the reference winter tire slightly higher at 7.68 kg/t. The Michelin CrossClimate 2 demonstrated that it's possible to achieve low rolling resistance without compromising performance in other areas.

There was over twice the price difference between the most expensive and cheapest. The Michelin CrossClimate 2 topped the chart at 840€ per set, while the Minerva All Season Master was the most budget-friendly at just 405€ - a difference of 435€. Interestingly, the top-performing tires weren't necessarily the most expensive, with the test-winning Continental AllSeasonContact 2 priced at 735€. The budget options from Davanti and Minerva, priced at 420€ and 405€ respectively, performed poorly in safety tests, suggesting that extreme cost-cutting may compromise crucial performance aspects. 

Results

1st: Continental AllSeasonContact 2
245/45 R18 100Y EU Label: B/B/71 3PMSF: yes Price: 735.00	Test # Result Best Difference % Dry Braking 6th 40.7 M 37.7 M +3 M 92.63% Dry Handling 2nd 113.7 Km/H 114.2 Km/H -0.5 Km/H 99.56% Wet Braking 2nd 50.8 M 48.1 M +2.7 M 94.69% Wet Handling 1st 84.2 Km/H 100% Wet Circle 2nd 15.67 s 15.53 s +0.14 s 99.11% Straight Aqua 5th 71.7 Km/H 75.5 Km/H -3.8 Km/H 94.97% Curved Aquaplaning 6th 2.55 m/sec2 3.14 m/sec2 -0.59 m/sec2 81.21% Snow Braking 5th 22.9 M 22.1 M +0.8 M 96.51% Snow Traction 4th 4045 N 4234 N -189 N 95.54% Snow Handling 2nd 54.7 Km/H 55.6 Km/H -0.9 Km/H 98.38% Snow Circle 4th 3.74 ms/2 4 ms/2 -0.26 ms/2 93.5% Noise 6th 73.2 dB 71 dB +2.2 dB 96.99% Rolling Resistance 2nd 6.9 kg / t 6.72 kg / t +0.18 kg / t 97.39% Well-balanced, safe all-rounder with good driving dynamics in all weather conditions. Good aquaplaning resistance and low rolling resistance. Slightly extended braking distance on dry surfaces. Exemplary. Read Reviews    Buy from £154.84
2nd: Hankook Kinergy 4S2
245/45 R18 100Y EU Label: C/B/72 3PMSF: yes Price: 650.00	Test # Result Best Difference % Dry Braking 5th 40.3 M 37.7 M +2.6 M 93.55% Dry Handling 1st 114.2 Km/H 100% Wet Braking 4th 53.1 M 48.1 M +5 M 90.58% Wet Handling 2nd 83.4 Km/H 84.2 Km/H -0.8 Km/H 99.05% Wet Circle 1st 15.53 s 100% Straight Aqua 3rd 74.1 Km/H 75.5 Km/H -1.4 Km/H 98.15% Curved Aquaplaning 3rd 2.75 m/sec2 3.14 m/sec2 -0.39 m/sec2 87.58% Snow Braking 2nd 22.2 M 22.1 M +0.1 M 99.55% Snow Traction 5th 4025 N 4234 N -209 N 95.06% Snow Handling 3rd 53.9 Km/H 55.6 Km/H -1.7 Km/H 96.94% Snow Circle 3rd 3.82 ms/2 4 ms/2 -0.18 ms/2 95.5% Noise 4th 72.7 dB 71 dB +1.7 dB 97.66% Rolling Resistance 9th 8.51 kg / t 6.72 kg / t +1.79 kg / t 78.97% Convincing all-rounder with top handling scores in all weather conditions. Excellent aquaplaning resistance and good rolling comfort. Slightly increased rolling resistance. Exemplary. Read Reviews    Buy from £144.61
3rd: Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
245/45 R18 100Y EU Label: B/A/71 3PMSF: yes Price: 710.00	Test # Result Best Difference % Dry Braking 1st 37.7 M 100% Dry Handling 2nd 113.7 Km/H 114.2 Km/H -0.5 Km/H 99.56% Wet Braking 3rd 52.6 M 48.1 M +4.5 M 91.44% Wet Handling 5th 82.4 Km/H 84.2 Km/H -1.8 Km/H 97.86% Wet Circle 4th 15.86 s 15.53 s +0.33 s 97.92% Straight Aqua 2nd 75.4 Km/H 75.5 Km/H -0.1 Km/H 99.87% Curved Aquaplaning 3rd 2.75 m/sec2 3.14 m/sec2 -0.39 m/sec2 87.58% Snow Braking 10th 23.7 M 22.1 M +1.6 M 93.25% Snow Traction 2nd 4126 N 4234 N -108 N 97.45% Snow Handling 5th 53.5 Km/H 55.6 Km/H -2.1 Km/H 96.22% Snow Circle 7th 3.71 ms/2 4 ms/2 -0.29 ms/2 92.75% Noise 9th 73.6 dB 71 dB +2.6 dB 96.47% Rolling Resistance 3rd 6.98 kg / t 6.72 kg / t +0.26 kg / t 96.28% Well-balanced all-weather profile with good driving dynamics, even on dry roads. Ample reserves against aquaplaning and low rolling resistance. Extended braking distance on snow. Exemplary. Read Reviews    Buy from £166.36
4th: Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6
245/45 R18 100Y EU Label: C/B/70 3PMSF: yes Price: 675.00	Test # Result Best Difference % Dry Braking 3rd 38.3 M 37.7 M +0.6 M 98.43% Dry Handling 6th 113 Km/H 114.2 Km/H -1.2 Km/H 98.95% Wet Braking 4th 53.1 M 48.1 M +5 M 90.58% Wet Handling 6th 82.3 Km/H 84.2 Km/H -1.9 Km/H 97.74% Wet Circle 5th 15.92 s 15.53 s +0.39 s 97.55% Straight Aqua 1st 75.5 Km/H 100% Curved Aquaplaning 2nd 2.84 m/sec2 3.14 m/sec2 -0.3 m/sec2 90.45% Snow Braking 9th 23.3 M 22.1 M +1.2 M 94.85% Snow Traction 6th 3928 N 4234 N -306 N 92.77% Snow Handling 4th 53.7 Km/H 55.6 Km/H -1.9 Km/H 96.58% Snow Circle 4th 3.74 ms/2 4 ms/2 -0.26 ms/2 93.5% Noise 10th 74 dB 71 dB +3 dB 95.95% Rolling Resistance 5th 7.18 kg / t 6.72 kg / t +0.46 kg / t 93.59% Exemplary all-rounder with dynamic handling in all weather conditions. Very good resistance to aquaplaning and good driving comfort. Slightly elevated rolling noise. Exemplary. Read Reviews    Buy from £189.54
5th: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
245/45 R18 100Y EU Label: B/B/72 3PMSF: yes Price: 675.00	Test # Result Best Difference % Dry Braking 7th 41.8 M 37.7 M +4.1 M 90.19% Dry Handling 5th 113.1 Km/H 114.2 Km/H -1.1 Km/H 99.04% Wet Braking 6th 54.1 M 48.1 M +6 M 88.91% Wet Handling 3rd 83.1 Km/H 84.2 Km/H -1.1 Km/H 98.69% Wet Circle 5th 15.92 s 15.53 s +0.39 s 97.55% Straight Aqua 6th 71.6 Km/H 75.5 Km/H -3.9 Km/H 94.83% Curved Aquaplaning 1st 3.14 m/sec2 100% Snow Braking 1st 22.1 M 100% Snow Traction 3rd 4118 N 4234 N -116 N 97.26% Snow Handling 6th 53 Km/H 55.6 Km/H -2.6 Km/H 95.32% Snow Circle 6th 3.73 ms/2 4 ms/2 -0.27 ms/2 93.25% Noise 8th 73.4 dB 71 dB +2.4 dB 96.73% Rolling Resistance 4th 7.05 kg / t 6.72 kg / t +0.33 kg / t 95.32% Strong performance with short braking distances on snow. Dynamic handling behavior and ample reserves against aquaplaning. Extended braking distances on dry roads. Good. Read Reviews    Buy from £158.12
6th: Michelin CrossClimate 2
245/45 R18 96Y EU Label: C/B/71 3PMSF: yes Price: 840.00	Test # Result Best Difference % Dry Braking 2nd 38.1 M 37.7 M +0.4 M 98.95% Dry Handling 4th 113.5 Km/H 114.2 Km/H -0.7 Km/H 99.39% Wet Braking 7th 55.2 M 48.1 M +7.1 M 87.14% Wet Handling 7th 80.8 Km/H 84.2 Km/H -3.4 Km/H 95.96% Wet Circle 7th 16.18 s 15.53 s +0.65 s 95.98% Straight Aqua 4th 73 Km/H 75.5 Km/H -2.5 Km/H 96.69% Curved Aquaplaning 5th 2.65 m/sec2 3.14 m/sec2 -0.49 m/sec2 84.39% Snow Braking 3rd 22.4 M 22.1 M +0.3 M 98.66% Snow Traction 1st 4234 N 100% Snow Handling 1st 55.6 Km/H 100% Snow Circle 1st 4 ms/2 100% Noise 5th 73.1 dB 71 dB +2.1 dB 97.13% Rolling Resistance 1st 6.72 kg / t 100% Exemplary qualities with best handling behavior on snow. Good aquaplaning resistance. Extended braking distances on wet roads. Good. Read Reviews    Buy from £162.66
7th: Vredestein Quatrac Pro+
245/45 R18 100Y EU Label: C/B/72 3PMSF: yes Price: 670.00	Test # Result Best Difference % Dry Braking 7th 41.8 M 37.7 M +4.1 M 90.19% Dry Handling 7th 112.7 Km/H 114.2 Km/H -1.5 Km/H 98.69% Wet Braking 1st 48.1 M 100% Wet Handling 4th 82.8 Km/H 84.2 Km/H -1.4 Km/H 98.34% Wet Circle 3rd 15.84 s 15.53 s +0.31 s 98.04% Straight Aqua 7th 69.4 Km/H 75.5 Km/H -6.1 Km/H 91.92% Curved Aquaplaning 6th 2.55 m/sec2 3.14 m/sec2 -0.59 m/sec2 81.21% Snow Braking 8th 23.1 M 22.1 M +1 M 95.67% Snow Traction 9th 3864 N 4234 N -370 N 91.26% Snow Handling 8th 52.2 Km/H 55.6 Km/H -3.4 Km/H 93.88% Snow Circle 10th 3.4 ms/2 4 ms/2 -0.6 ms/2 85% Noise 2nd 71.9 dB 71 dB +0.9 dB 98.75% Rolling Resistance 7th 7.95 kg / t 6.72 kg / t +1.23 kg / t 84.53% Convincing safety reserves with sporty driving dynamics and best grip in wet conditions. Quiet rolling noise. Only satisfactory lateral guidance on snowy roads. Good. Read Reviews    Buy from £148.01
8th: Nexen N Blue 4Season 2
245/45 R18 100Y EU Label: C/B/72 3PMSF: yes Price: 545.00	Test # Result Best Difference % Dry Braking 4th 39.8 M 37.7 M +2.1 M 94.72% Dry Handling 10th 110 Km/H 114.2 Km/H -4.2 Km/H 96.32% Wet Braking 8th 56.9 M 48.1 M +8.8 M 84.53% Wet Handling 8th 80.4 Km/H 84.2 Km/H -3.8 Km/H 95.49% Wet Circle 8th 16.43 s 15.53 s +0.9 s 94.52% Straight Aqua 8th 66.9 Km/H 75.5 Km/H -8.6 Km/H 88.61% Curved Aquaplaning 9th 2.16 m/sec2 3.14 m/sec2 -0.98 m/sec2 68.79% Snow Braking 6th 23 M 22.1 M +0.9 M 96.09% Snow Traction 8th 3920 N 4234 N -314 N 92.58% Snow Handling 7th 52.9 Km/H 55.6 Km/H -2.7 Km/H 95.14% Snow Circle 2nd 3.88 ms/2 4 ms/2 -0.12 ms/2 97% Noise 3rd 72.4 dB 71 dB +1.4 dB 98.07% Rolling Resistance 6th 7.44 kg / t 6.72 kg / t +0.72 kg / t 90.32% Strong performance with good driving dynamics on snowy roads. Convincing driving comfort. Low grip and limited safety reserves when at risk of aquaplaning. Ok. Read Reviews
9th: Davanti Alltoura 4 Seasons
245/45 R18 100W EU Label: D/B/70 3PMSF: yes Price: 420.00	Test # Result Best Difference % Dry Braking 9th 42.3 M 37.7 M +4.6 M 89.13% Dry Handling 8th 111.4 Km/H 114.2 Km/H -2.8 Km/H 97.55% Wet Braking 10th 65.1 M 48.1 M +17 M 73.89% Wet Handling 10th 74.4 Km/H 84.2 Km/H -9.8 Km/H 88.36% Wet Circle 10th 17.27 s 15.53 s +1.74 s 89.92% Straight Aqua 9th 66 Km/H 75.5 Km/H -9.5 Km/H 87.42% Curved Aquaplaning 8th 2.26 m/sec2 3.14 m/sec2 -0.88 m/sec2 71.97% Snow Braking 6th 23 M 22.1 M +0.9 M 96.09% Snow Traction 7th 3924 N 4234 N -310 N 92.68% Snow Handling 9th 51.6 Km/H 55.6 Km/H -4 Km/H 92.81% Snow Circle 8th 3.7 ms/2 4 ms/2 -0.3 ms/2 92.5% Noise 6th 73.2 dB 71 dB +2.2 dB 96.99% Rolling Resistance 8th 8.41 kg / t 6.72 kg / t +1.69 kg / t 79.9% Satisfactory performance with good traction on snow. Poor grip and dangerously long braking distances on wet roads. Little safety in aquaplaning situations. Not recommended. Read Reviews
10th: Minerva All Season Master
245/45 R18 100Y EU Label: C/B/71 3PMSF: yes Price: 405.00	Test # Result Best Difference % Dry Braking 10th 43.4 M 37.7 M +5.7 M 86.87% Dry Handling 9th 111 Km/H 114.2 Km/H -3.2 Km/H 97.2% Wet Braking 9th 63.7 M 48.1 M +15.6 M 75.51% Wet Handling 9th 75.9 Km/H 84.2 Km/H -8.3 Km/H 90.14% Wet Circle 9th 17.21 s 15.53 s +1.68 s 90.24% Straight Aqua 10th 64.3 Km/H 75.5 Km/H -11.2 Km/H 85.17% Curved Aquaplaning 10th 2.06 m/sec2 3.14 m/sec2 -1.08 m/sec2 65.61% Snow Braking 4th 22.5 M 22.1 M +0.4 M 98.22% Snow Traction 10th 3779 N 4234 N -455 N 89.25% Snow Handling 10th 51.2 Km/H 55.6 Km/H -4.4 Km/H 92.09% Snow Circle 9th 3.64 ms/2 4 ms/2 -0.36 ms/2 91% Noise 1st 71 dB 100% Rolling Resistance 10th 8.57 kg / t 6.72 kg / t +1.85 kg / t 78.41% Acceptable performance with short braking distances on snow. Insufficient grip and long braking distances in wet conditions. Limited safety reserves in aquaplaning situations. Not recommended. Read Reviews