For the 2024 AutoBild Camper test, Autobild tested the popular 235/55 R17 size. While they used a camper van for the test, this tire dimension is commonly found on a variety of vehicles, including SUVs such as the Audi Q3 and BMW X1, and even some family cars like the Volkswagen Passat Alltrack.

The Michelin CrossClimate 2 emerged as the clear winner, earning top marks across all test categories. It demonstrated exceptional performance in winter conditions, with impressive traction and handling on snow and ice. The tire also excelled in wet conditions, offering excellent aquaplaning resistance and short braking distances. On dry roads, it provided precise handling and low rolling resistance, contributing to fuel efficiency.

Following closely behind were the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF 2 and the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3, both of which showed strong all-round capabilities. These tires performed admirably in winter conditions and maintained high levels of safety and performance in wet and dry situations.

At the other end of the spectrum, the Minerva Allseason Master XL struggled in several key areas, particularly in wet conditions and on dry roads. While it offered acceptable performance on snow, its overall scores were significantly lower than the top-performing tires.

Test Publication:

https://www.autobild.de/ratgeber/reifen/

Test Size: 235/55 R17

Tires Tested: 12 tires

Test Categories:
5 categories (13 tests)

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Test Category	Best Performer	Worst Performer	Difference
Dry (2 tests)
Dry Braking	▲ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 41.7 M	▼ Falken EUROALL SEASON AS210: 47.7 M	6.0 M (12.6%)
Dry Handling	▲ Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3: 96.8 Km/H	▼ Nokian SeasonProof: 94.7 Km/H	2.1 Km/H (2.2%)
Wet (4 tests)
Wet Braking	▲ Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2: 48.7 M	▼ Nokian SeasonProof: 54.2 M	5.5 M (10.1%)
Wet Handling	▲ Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3: 77.7 Km/H	▼ Minerva All Season Master: 73.9 Km/H	3.8 Km/H (5.1%)
Wet Circle	▲ Continental AllSeasonContact: 16.63 s	▼ Minerva All Season Master: 17.74 s	1.1 s (6.3%)
Straight Aqua	▲ Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3 SUV: 92.3 Km/H	▼ Minerva All Season Master: 75.2 Km/H	17.1 Km/H (22.7%)
Snow (4 tests)
Snow Braking	▲ Nokian SeasonProof: 27.3 M	▼ Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO: 29.9 M	2.6 M (8.7%)
Snow Traction	▲ Vredestein Quatrac Pro: 4543 N	▼ Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO: 4262 N	281.0 N (6.6%)
Snow Handling	▲ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 63.4 Km/H	▼ Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO: 59.4 Km/H	4.0 Km/H (6.7%)
Snow Slalom	▲ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 4.97 m/sec2	▼ Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO: 4.26 m/sec2	0.7 m/sec2 (16.7%)
Comfort (1 tests)
Noise	▲ Nokian SeasonProof: 70.1 dB	▼ Falken EUROALL SEASON AS210: 72.8 dB	2.7 dB (3.7%)
Value (2 tests)
Price	▲ Minerva All Season Master: 395	▼ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 715	320.0 (44.8%)
Rolling Resistance	▲ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 6.75 kg / t	▼ Cooper Discoverer All Season: 8.54 kg / t	1.8 kg / t (21.0%)

Comparison with Dedicated Summer and Winter Tires

One of the most interesting aspects of the test was how the all-season tires compared to dedicated summer and winter reference tires. Surprisingly, the top-performing all-season tires, particularly the Michelin CrossClimate 2, outperformed the winter tire in several snow and ice tests. This included better traction, shorter braking distances, and more precise handling on snowy surfaces.

In dry conditions, as expected, the summer tire generally outperformed the all-season options. It provided the shortest braking distances and the most dynamic handling on dry roads. However, the gap between the best all-season tires and the summer tire was notably small, with the Michelin and Pirelli models coming close to summer tire performance levels.

The winter tire, while strong in snowy conditions, fell behind the best all-season tires in wet and dry performance. 

Dry

Below, you'll find charts detailing the dry braking distances from 100 km/h and the handling performance of each tested tire. Pay particular attention to how the top-performing all-season tires compare to the benchmark summer tire. This comparison will help illustrate just how far all-season tire technology has come in recent years.

Wet

The wet tests had some interesting results. While the summer reference tire excelled in wet braking, stopping a full 4.8 meters shorter than the best all-season tire from 100 km/h, it only managed mid-pack performance in wet handling. Surprisingly, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 outperformed both the summer and winter reference tires in wet handling, demonstrating the progress of all-season technology. In aquaplaning resistance, the Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3 SUV topped the charts, even surpassing the winter tire, which typically excels in this area.

Snow

In the snow the winter reference tire showed its strength, but didn't dominate as expected. The Michelin CrossClimate 2 matched or exceeded the winter tire's performance in snow traction and handling, while the Nokian led in snow braking.

Comfort

If noise is your priority the majority of the all season tires beat the summer tire, and every all season tire beat the winter tire in the external noise test. The results table includes a "Abrollkomfort" (rolling comfort) score, which is distinct from the external noise test. The Bridgestone Weather Control A005-Evo and the Vredestein Quatrac Pro received high marks for comfort, suggesting they offer a smoother, more pleasant ride. However, it's worth noting that some high-performing tires in safety tests, like the Hankook Kinergy 4S², scored lower in the comfort category, highlighting the trade-offs often necessary in tire design.

Value

It's no surprise that Michelin are the most expensive, and the budget tires the cheapest.

The Michelin CrossClimate 2 demonstrated the lowest rolling resistance at 6.75 kg/t, potentially offering the best fuel efficiency among the tested tires. It was followed closely by the Continental AllSeasonContact at 6.97 kg/t.

At the other end of the spectrum, the Cooper Discoverer All Season showed the highest rolling resistance at 8.54 kg/t, which could result in slightly higher fuel consumption.

Interestingly, some all-season tires outperformed the summer reference tire in this aspect, with the summer tire measuring 7.33 kg/t. The winter reference tire had a higher rolling resistance at 8.09 kg/t.

Results

1st: Michelin CrossClimate 2
235/55 R17 3PMSF: yes	Test # Result Best Difference % Dry Braking 1st 41.7 M 100% Dry Handling 8th 95 Km/H 96.8 Km/H -1.8 Km/H 98.14% Wet Braking 10th 51.1 M 48.7 M +2.4 M 95.3% Wet Handling 11th 74.2 Km/H 77.7 Km/H -3.5 Km/H 95.5% Wet Circle 11th 17.4 s 16.63 s +0.77 s 95.57% Straight Aqua 2nd 91 Km/H 92.3 Km/H -1.3 Km/H 98.59% Snow Braking 2nd 28.2 M 27.3 M +0.9 M 96.81% Snow Traction 4th 4522 N 4543 N -21 N 99.54% Snow Handling 1st 63.4 Km/H 100% Snow Slalom 1st 4.97 m/sec2 100% Noise 4th 70.7 dB 70.1 dB +0.6 dB 99.15% Price 12th 715 395 +320 55.24% Rolling Resistance 1st 6.75 kg / t 100% Winter specialist with safe driving characteristics in all weather, impressive qualities on ice and snow, very good safety reserves for aquaplaning, precise steering behavior with good feedback, short dry braking distances, fuel-saving rolling resistance. High price level. Read Reviews    Buy from £147.38
2nd: Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2
235/55 R17 3PMSF: yes	Test # Result Best Difference % Dry Braking 3rd 43.2 M 41.7 M +1.5 M 96.53% Dry Handling 4th 95.5 Km/H 96.8 Km/H -1.3 Km/H 98.66% Wet Braking 1st 48.7 M 100% Wet Handling 8th 75.2 Km/H 77.7 Km/H -2.5 Km/H 96.78% Wet Circle 10th 17.34 s 16.63 s +0.71 s 95.91% Straight Aqua 7th 82.5 Km/H 92.3 Km/H -9.8 Km/H 89.38% Snow Braking 8th 29.1 M 27.3 M +1.8 M 93.81% Snow Traction 3rd 4525 N 4543 N -18 N 99.6% Snow Handling 9th 60.8 Km/H 63.4 Km/H -2.6 Km/H 95.9% Snow Slalom 5th 4.5 m/sec2 4.97 m/sec2 -0.47 m/sec2 90.54% Noise 6th 71.3 dB 70.1 dB +1.2 dB 98.32% Price 11th 680 395 +285 58.09% Rolling Resistance 5th 7.8 kg / t 6.75 kg / t +1.05 kg / t 86.54% Premium all-rounder with good performance potential and safe driving characteristics on winter roads, exemplary deceleration on wet and dry tracks, harmonious dry handling, good rolling comfort, low rolling resistance. Slight understeer tendency in wet conditions, high price. Read Reviews    Buy from £142.79
3rd: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
235/55 R17 3PMSF: yes	Test # Result Best Difference % Dry Braking 10th 46.5 M 41.7 M +4.8 M 89.68% Dry Handling 1st 96.8 Km/H 100% Wet Braking 9th 51 M 48.7 M +2.3 M 95.49% Wet Handling 1st 77.7 Km/H 100% Wet Circle 2nd 16.67 s 16.63 s +0.04 s 99.76% Straight Aqua 6th 82.6 Km/H 92.3 Km/H -9.7 Km/H 89.49% Snow Braking 3rd 28.6 M 27.3 M +1.3 M 95.45% Snow Traction 2nd 4540 N 4543 N -3 N 99.93% Snow Handling 4th 61.3 Km/H 63.4 Km/H -2.1 Km/H 96.69% Snow Slalom 6th 4.48 m/sec2 4.97 m/sec2 -0.49 m/sec2 90.14% Noise 11th 72.5 dB 70.1 dB +2.4 dB 96.69% Price 8th 600 395 +205 65.83% Rolling Resistance 4th 7.44 kg / t 6.75 kg / t +0.69 kg / t 90.73% Exemplary all-season tire with convincing driving performance in all weather conditions, impeccable winter qualities, sporty-dynamic wet and dry handling, precise steering behavior, fuel-saving rolling resistance, very good price-performance ratio. Average aquaplaning qualities. Read Reviews    Buy from £125.33
4th: Continental AllSeasonContact
235/55 R17 3PMSF: yes	Test # Result Best Difference % Dry Braking 8th 45.4 M 41.7 M +3.7 M 91.85% Dry Handling 7th 95.1 Km/H 96.8 Km/H -1.7 Km/H 98.24% Wet Braking 3rd 50 M 48.7 M +1.3 M 97.4% Wet Handling 2nd 77.3 Km/H 77.7 Km/H -0.4 Km/H 99.49% Wet Circle 1st 16.63 s 100% Straight Aqua 4th 85.2 Km/H 92.3 Km/H -7.1 Km/H 92.31% Snow Braking 6th 28.8 M 27.3 M +1.5 M 94.79% Snow Traction 7th 4365 N 4543 N -178 N 96.08% Snow Handling 2nd 62.1 Km/H 63.4 Km/H -1.3 Km/H 97.95% Snow Slalom 3rd 4.63 m/sec2 4.97 m/sec2 -0.34 m/sec2 93.16% Noise 10th 72.3 dB 70.1 dB +2.2 dB 96.96% Price 9th 625 395 +230 63.2% Rolling Resistance 2nd 6.97 kg / t 6.75 kg / t +0.22 kg / t 96.84% Proven all-season profile with high performance potential, safe driving behavior on snow and wet roads, good aquaplaning qualities, short wet braking distances, fuel-saving rolling resistance. Average grip level on dry roads, slightly extended dry braking distances. Read Reviews    Buy from £161.06
5th: Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3 SUV
235/55 R17 3PMSF: yes	Test # Result Best Difference % Dry Braking 2nd 43 M 41.7 M +1.3 M 96.98% Dry Handling 10th 94.8 Km/H 96.8 Km/H -2 Km/H 97.93% Wet Braking 4th 50.4 M 48.7 M +1.7 M 96.63% Wet Handling 5th 76.8 Km/H 77.7 Km/H -0.9 Km/H 98.84% Wet Circle 4th 16.73 s 16.63 s +0.1 s 99.4% Straight Aqua 1st 92.3 Km/H 100% Snow Braking 8th 29.1 M 27.3 M +1.8 M 93.81% Snow Traction 10th 4317 N 4543 N -226 N 95.03% Snow Handling 7th 60.9 Km/H 63.4 Km/H -2.5 Km/H 96.06% Snow Slalom 4th 4.54 m/sec2 4.97 m/sec2 -0.43 m/sec2 91.35% Noise 9th 71.8 dB 70.1 dB +1.7 dB 97.63% Price 2nd 520 395 +125 75.96% Rolling Resistance 10th 8.16 kg / t 6.75 kg / t +1.41 kg / t 82.72% Inexpensive all-season tire with balanced qualities on wet roads, stable lateral guidance and short braking distances on snow, very good aquaplaning reserves, short dry braking distances, quiet rolling noise. Slightly understeering driving behavior on dry roads, limited rolling comfort. Read Reviews
6th: Vredestein Quatrac Pro
235/55 R17 3PMSF: yes	Test # Result Best Difference % Dry Braking 11th 46.9 M 41.7 M +5.2 M 88.91% Dry Handling 4th 95.5 Km/H 96.8 Km/H -1.3 Km/H 98.66% Wet Braking 7th 50.6 M 48.7 M +1.9 M 96.25% Wet Handling 6th 76.6 Km/H 77.7 Km/H -1.1 Km/H 98.58% Wet Circle 5th 16.8 s 16.63 s +0.17 s 98.99% Straight Aqua 5th 85.1 Km/H 92.3 Km/H -7.2 Km/H 92.2% Snow Braking 11th 29.5 M 27.3 M +2.2 M 92.54% Snow Traction 1st 4543 N 100% Snow Handling 7th 60.9 Km/H 63.4 Km/H -2.5 Km/H 96.06% Snow Slalom 11th 4.31 m/sec2 4.97 m/sec2 -0.66 m/sec2 86.72% Noise 2nd 70.3 dB 70.1 dB +0.2 dB 99.72% Price 6th 570 395 +175 69.3% Rolling Resistance 8th 7.96 kg / t 6.75 kg / t +1.21 kg / t 84.8% Brand-name all-season tire with balanced qualities on wet and dry roads, good traction on snow, harmonious wet and dry handling, good aquaplaning properties, quiet passing noise. Slight understeer tendency on ice and snow, extended dry braking distances. Read Reviews
7th: Cooper Discoverer All Season
235/55 R17 3PMSF: yes	Test # Result Best Difference % Dry Braking 4th 43.8 M 41.7 M +2.1 M 95.21% Dry Handling 10th 94.8 Km/H 96.8 Km/H -2 Km/H 97.93% Wet Braking 4th 50.4 M 48.7 M +1.7 M 96.63% Wet Handling 7th 75.9 Km/H 77.7 Km/H -1.8 Km/H 97.68% Wet Circle 6th 16.93 s 16.63 s +0.3 s 98.23% Straight Aqua 3rd 86.7 Km/H 92.3 Km/H -5.6 Km/H 93.93% Snow Braking 4th 28.7 M 27.3 M +1.4 M 95.12% Snow Traction 8th 4329 N 4543 N -214 N 95.29% Snow Handling 3rd 61.5 Km/H 63.4 Km/H -1.9 Km/H 97% Snow Slalom 9th 4.39 m/sec2 4.97 m/sec2 -0.58 m/sec2 88.33% Noise 4th 70.7 dB 70.1 dB +0.6 dB 99.15% Price 5th 560 395 +165 70.54% Rolling Resistance 12th 8.54 kg / t 6.75 kg / t +1.79 kg / t 79.04% All-rounder with balanced safe driving characteristics on ice and snow, decent safety reserves for aquaplaning, short snow and dry braking distances, quiet passing noise, low price level. Understeering handling and delayed steering response on dry roads, increased rolling resistance. Read Reviews
8th: Hankook Kinergy 4S2
235/55 R17 3PMSF: yes	Test # Result Best Difference % Dry Braking 5th 44.8 M 41.7 M +3.1 M 93.08% Dry Handling 2nd 96.7 Km/H 96.8 Km/H -0.1 Km/H 99.9% Wet Braking 2nd 49.9 M 48.7 M +1.2 M 97.6% Wet Handling 3rd 77.1 Km/H 77.7 Km/H -0.6 Km/H 99.23% Wet Circle 3rd 16.7 s 16.63 s +0.07 s 99.58% Straight Aqua 11th 77.9 Km/H 92.3 Km/H -14.4 Km/H 84.4% Snow Braking 4th 28.7 M 27.3 M +1.4 M 95.12% Snow Traction 5th 4457 N 4543 N -86 N 98.11% Snow Handling 5th 61.2 Km/H 63.4 Km/H -2.2 Km/H 96.53% Snow Slalom 7th 4.42 m/sec2 4.97 m/sec2 -0.55 m/sec2 88.93% Noise 3rd 70.5 dB 70.1 dB +0.4 dB 99.43% Price 3rd 535 395 +140 73.83% Rolling Resistance 11th 8.31 kg / t 6.75 kg / t +1.56 kg / t 81.23% Convincingly safe handling qualities in all weather conditions, impeccable winter properties, dynamic wet and dry handling, short wet and dry braking distances, quiet rolling noise, low price. Limited reserves for aquaplaning, satisfactory rolling comfort, increased rolling resistance. Read Reviews    Buy from £121.55
9th: Falken EUROALL SEASON AS210
235/55 R17 3PMSF: yes	Test # Result Best Difference % Dry Braking 12th 47.7 M 41.7 M +6 M 87.42% Dry Handling 3rd 95.7 Km/H 96.8 Km/H -1.1 Km/H 98.86% Wet Braking 8th 50.9 M 48.7 M +2.2 M 95.68% Wet Handling 4th 77 Km/H 77.7 Km/H -0.7 Km/H 99.1% Wet Circle 7th 16.94 s 16.63 s +0.31 s 98.17% Straight Aqua 10th 78 Km/H 92.3 Km/H -14.3 Km/H 84.51% Snow Braking 6th 28.8 M 27.3 M +1.5 M 94.79% Snow Traction 9th 4319 N 4543 N -224 N 95.07% Snow Handling 10th 60.4 Km/H 63.4 Km/H -3 Km/H 95.27% Snow Slalom 10th 4.35 m/sec2 4.97 m/sec2 -0.62 m/sec2 87.53% Noise 12th 72.8 dB 70.1 dB +2.7 dB 96.29% Price 4th 555 395 +160 71.17% Rolling Resistance 7th 7.9 kg / t 6.75 kg / t +1.15 kg / t 85.44% Proven brand profile with safe handling qualities on wet and dry roads, direct steering behavior, short snow braking distances, low price level. Weak lateral guidance on snowy roads, limited safety reserves for aquaplaning, long dry braking distances. Read Reviews    Buy from £129.60
10th: Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
235/55 R17 3PMSF: yes	Test # Result Best Difference % Dry Braking 7th 44.9 M 41.7 M +3.2 M 92.87% Dry Handling 4th 95.5 Km/H 96.8 Km/H -1.3 Km/H 98.66% Wet Braking 6th 50.5 M 48.7 M +1.8 M 96.44% Wet Handling 8th 75.2 Km/H 77.7 Km/H -2.5 Km/H 96.78% Wet Circle 8th 17.31 s 16.63 s +0.68 s 96.07% Straight Aqua 9th 79 Km/H 92.3 Km/H -13.3 Km/H 85.59% Snow Braking 12th 29.9 M 27.3 M +2.6 M 91.3% Snow Traction 12th 4262 N 4543 N -281 N 93.81% Snow Handling 12th 59.4 Km/H 63.4 Km/H -4 Km/H 93.69% Snow Slalom 12th 4.26 m/sec2 4.97 m/sec2 -0.71 m/sec2 85.71% Noise 7th 71.4 dB 70.1 dB +1.3 dB 98.18% Price 9th 625 395 +230 63.2% Rolling Resistance 3rd 7.13 kg / t 6.75 kg / t +0.38 kg / t 94.67% Premium brand with direct steering and agile driving behavior on wet and dry roads, short dry braking distances, good rolling comfort, fuel-saving rolling resistance. Weak driving performance and lack of lateral guidance on snow and ice, satisfactory aquaplaning qualities, high price level. Read Reviews    Buy from £131.05
11th: Nokian SeasonProof
235/55 R17 3PMSF: yes	Test # Result Best Difference % Dry Braking 9th 45.7 M 41.7 M +4 M 91.25% Dry Handling 12th 94.7 Km/H 96.8 Km/H -2.1 Km/H 97.83% Wet Braking 12th 54.2 M 48.7 M +5.5 M 89.85% Wet Handling 10th 74.6 Km/H 77.7 Km/H -3.1 Km/H 96.01% Wet Circle 9th 17.33 s 16.63 s +0.7 s 95.96% Straight Aqua 8th 80.5 Km/H 92.3 Km/H -11.8 Km/H 87.22% Snow Braking 1st 27.3 M 100% Snow Traction 6th 4429 N 4543 N -114 N 97.49% Snow Handling 6th 61 Km/H 63.4 Km/H -2.4 Km/H 96.21% Snow Slalom 2nd 4.68 m/sec2 4.97 m/sec2 -0.29 m/sec2 94.16% Noise 1st 70.1 dB 100% Price 7th 585 395 +190 67.52% Rolling Resistance 5th 7.8 kg / t 6.75 kg / t +1.05 kg / t 86.54% Winter talent with good lateral guidance and short braking distances on ice and snow, low rolling resistance, quiet passing noise. Limited safety reserves for aquaplaning, extended braking distances on wet roads, understeering handling on dry roads, moderate rolling comfort. Read Reviews
12th: Minerva All Season Master
235/55 R17 3PMSF: yes	Test # Result Best Difference % Dry Braking 5th 44.8 M 41.7 M +3.1 M 93.08% Dry Handling 9th 94.9 Km/H 96.8 Km/H -1.9 Km/H 98.04% Wet Braking 11th 54.1 M 48.7 M +5.4 M 90.02% Wet Handling 12th 73.9 Km/H 77.7 Km/H -3.8 Km/H 95.11% Wet Circle 12th 17.74 s 16.63 s +1.11 s 93.74% Straight Aqua 12th 75.2 Km/H 92.3 Km/H -17.1 Km/H 81.47% Snow Braking 10th 29.2 M 27.3 M +1.9 M 93.49% Snow Traction 11th 4274 N 4543 N -269 N 94.08% Snow Handling 11th 59.8 Km/H 63.4 Km/H -3.6 Km/H 94.32% Snow Slalom 8th 4.41 m/sec2 4.97 m/sec2 -0.56 m/sec2 88.73% Noise 7th 71.4 dB 70.1 dB +1.3 dB 98.18% Price 1st 395 100% Rolling Resistance 9th 8.07 kg / t 6.75 kg / t +1.32 kg / t 83.64% Budget brand with good traction and short braking distances on snow and ice, short dry braking distances, quiet passing noise, low price. Strongly understeering driving behavior, low safety reserves for aquaplaning, spongy steering behavior, extended wet braking distances. Read Reviews