The 2023 Auto Zeitung All Season Tyre Test has tested nine popular all season tyres in 215/55 R17.

Dry

The test measures the stopping distance of tyres on a dry surface. The Michelin CrossClimate 2 performed the best with a braking distance of 36m, while the Uniroyal AllSeasonExpert had the longest distance at 41.8m, indicating a variance in dry braking performance among different tyre brands​.

Evaluating the handling characteristics under dry conditions, the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 and Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 performed similarly with times around 83.5s and 83.6s respectively, whereas the Kleber Quadraxer 3 lagged at 85.5s.

Wet

In wet conditions, the braking distances ranged from 40.8m for the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 to 49m for the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2, showing a notable difference in wet braking efficiency among the tyres tested.

This test assessed the tyres' handling performance on a wet track. Michelin CrossClimate 2 and Kleber Quadraxer 3 were on the higher end with times over 101s, while Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 had a better time at 94.4s​.

Tyres were tested on a wet circular track with times ranging from 15.6s for Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 and Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 to 16.4s for Kleber Quadraxer 3 and Nexen N Blue 4Season 2, depicting a small variance in performance.

The test measures aquaplaning resistance, with Uniroyal AllSeasonExpert 2 achieving the highest speed of 84.2 Km/H, contrasting with Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 and Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus which were below 75 Km/H.

Snow

Snow braking distances ranged from 24.9m for Kleber Quadraxer 3 to 26.5m for Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2, indicating the tyres' varying efficiency in snowy conditions.

The force required to move the tyres on snow varied, with Michelin CrossClimate 2 requiring 2727N and Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 requiring only 2442N, showing a difference in snow traction among the tyres.

In snow handling, Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 had the longest time at 56.9s, while Michelin CrossClimate 2 and Kleber Quadraxer 3 performed better with times around 51.5s and 51.8s respectively.

This test evaluated the tyres' agility in snowy conditions, with Michelin CrossClimate 2 achieving the highest value of 3.99m/sec^2, contrasting with Uniroyal AllSeasonExpert 2 at 3.51m/sec^2.

Comfort

The comfort ratings were subjective, with Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 scoring 12 points, the highest among the tyres, and Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 scoring the lowest at 6 points.

Noise levels varied with Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 being the quietest at 64dB and Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 being the loudest at 69dB, indicating a difference in noise comfort among the tyres.

Value

Lower rolling resistance indicates better fuel efficiency. The Michelin CrossClimate 2 had the lowest rolling resistance at 6.73kg/t, while Pirelli had the highest at 8.75kg/t. It's important to note that the Pirelli tyre was the SEAL inside puncture resistant version which is a heavier tyre with higher rolling resistance than the standard tyre.

Results

1st: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
215/55 R17 98W EU Label: B/B/70 3PMSF: yes	Test # Result Best Difference % Dry Braking 6th 38.5 M 36 M +2.5 M 93.51% Dry Handling 2nd 83.6 s 83.5 s +0.1 s 99.88% Wet Braking 3rd 43.5 M 40.8 M +2.7 M 93.79% Wet Handling 2nd 98.5 s 94.4 s +4.1 s 95.84% Wet Circle 1st 15.6 s 100% Straight Aqua 5th 80 Km/H 84.2 Km/H -4.2 Km/H 95.01% Snow Braking 2nd 25.1 M 24.9 M +0.2 M 99.2% Snow Traction 3rd 2666 N 2727 N -61 N 97.76% Snow Handling 4th 53.5 s 51.5 s +2 s 96.26% Snow Slalom 3rd 3.72 m/sec2 3.99 m/sec2 -0.27 m/sec2 93.23% Subj. Comfort 4th 9 Points 12 Points -3 Points 75% Noise 8th 69 dB 64 dB +5 dB 92.75% Rolling Resistance 2nd 7 kg / t 6.73 kg / t +0.27 kg / t 96.14% Consistent strong performance across all criteria. No compromises required. Test winner. Read Reviews    Buy from £145.39
2nd: Michelin CrossClimate 2
215/55 R17 94W EU Label: B/B/71 3PMSF: yes	Test # Result Best Difference % Dry Braking 1st 36 M 100% Dry Handling 5th 84.3 s 83.5 s +0.8 s 99.05% Wet Braking 5th 43.6 M 40.8 M +2.8 M 93.58% Wet Handling 6th 101.6 s 94.4 s +7.2 s 92.91% Wet Circle 6th 16.2 s 15.6 s +0.6 s 96.3% Straight Aqua 4th 81.1 Km/H 84.2 Km/H -3.1 Km/H 96.32% Snow Braking 3rd 25.2 M 24.9 M +0.3 M 98.81% Snow Traction 1st 2727 N 100% Snow Handling 1st 51.5 s 100% Snow Slalom 1st 3.99 m/sec2 100% Subj. Comfort 2nd 11 Points 12 Points -1 Points 91.67% Noise 2nd 65 dB 64 dB +1 dB 98.46% Rolling Resistance 1st 6.73 kg / t 100% Excellent in snow and dry conditions. Moderate wet performance but has low rolling resistance. Efficient. Read Reviews
3rd: Hankook Kinergy 4S2
215/55 R17 98W EU Label: C/B/72 3PMSF: yes	Test # Result Best Difference % Dry Braking 4th 37.5 M 36 M +1.5 M 96% Dry Handling 1st 83.5 s 100% Wet Braking 2nd 43 M 40.8 M +2.2 M 94.88% Wet Handling 4th 99.9 s 94.4 s +5.5 s 94.49% Wet Circle 4th 16 s 15.6 s +0.4 s 97.5% Straight Aqua 7th 76.9 Km/H 84.2 Km/H -7.3 Km/H 91.33% Snow Braking 5th 25.5 M 24.9 M +0.6 M 97.65% Snow Traction 5th 2562 N 2727 N -165 N 93.95% Snow Handling 5th 54.4 s 51.5 s +2.9 s 94.67% Snow Slalom 6th 3.67 m/sec2 3.99 m/sec2 -0.32 m/sec2 91.98% Subj. Comfort 3rd 10 Points 12 Points -2 Points 83.33% Noise 6th 68 dB 64 dB +4 dB 94.12% Rolling Resistance 8th 8.02 kg / t 6.73 kg / t +1.29 kg / t 83.92% Older model but performs well on wet and dry roads. Cost-effective, securing a strong third place. Read Reviews    Buy from £156.02
4th: Kleber Quadraxer 3
215/55 R17 98W EU Label: C/B/72 3PMSF: yes	Test # Result Best Difference % Dry Braking 3rd 37.2 M 36 M +1.2 M 96.77% Dry Handling 9th 85.5 s 83.5 s +2 s 97.66% Wet Braking 8th 46.1 M 40.8 M +5.3 M 88.5% Wet Handling 9th 102.8 s 94.4 s +8.4 s 91.83% Wet Circle 8th 16.4 s 15.6 s +0.8 s 95.12% Straight Aqua 3rd 81.7 Km/H 84.2 Km/H -2.5 Km/H 97.03% Snow Braking 1st 24.9 M 100% Snow Traction 2nd 2687 N 2727 N -40 N 98.53% Snow Handling 2nd 51.8 s 51.5 s +0.3 s 99.42% Snow Slalom 2nd 3.98 m/sec2 3.99 m/sec2 -0.01 m/sec2 99.75% Subj. Comfort 6th 8 Points 12 Points -4 Points 66.67% Noise 4th 67 dB 64 dB +3 dB 95.52% Rolling Resistance 4th 7.4 kg / t 6.73 kg / t +0.67 kg / t 90.95% Exceptional on snow, strong on dry roads. Significant weaknesses in wet conditions, not recommended. Read Reviews
5th: Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2
215/55 R17 98W EU Label: C/A/68 3PMSF: yes	Test # Result Best Difference % Dry Braking 2nd 36.7 M 36 M +0.7 M 98.09% Dry Handling 7th 84.5 s 83.5 s +1 s 98.82% Wet Braking 1st 40.8 M 100% Wet Handling 3rd 98.6 s 94.4 s +4.2 s 95.74% Wet Circle 1st 15.6 s 100% Straight Aqua 2nd 81.8 Km/H 84.2 Km/H -2.4 Km/H 97.15% Snow Braking 9th 26.5 M 24.9 M +1.6 M 93.96% Snow Traction 9th 2442 N 2727 N -285 N 89.55% Snow Handling 6th 55.3 s 51.5 s +3.8 s 93.13% Snow Slalom 4th 3.71 m/sec2 3.99 m/sec2 -0.28 m/sec2 92.98% Subj. Comfort 1st 12 Points 100% Noise 1st 64 dB 100% Rolling Resistance 9th 8.75 kg / t 6.73 kg / t +2.02 kg / t 76.91% Note: This was the SEAL version of the tyre which gave it a higher than usual rolling resistance. Unbeatable on wet roads, but weak in snow. High rolling resistance lands it in fifth place. Read Reviews
6th: Vredestein Quatrac Pro+
215/55 R17 98W EU Label: CB/72 3PMSF: yes	Test # Result Best Difference % Dry Braking 7th 39.4 M 36 M +3.4 M 91.37% Dry Handling 5th 84.3 s 83.5 s +0.8 s 99.05% Wet Braking 3rd 43.5 M 40.8 M +2.7 M 93.79% Wet Handling 5th 100.8 s 94.4 s +6.4 s 93.65% Wet Circle 4th 16 s 15.6 s +0.4 s 97.5% Straight Aqua 8th 74.3 Km/H 84.2 Km/H -9.9 Km/H 88.24% Snow Braking 8th 25.7 M 24.9 M +0.8 M 96.89% Snow Traction 6th 2557 N 2727 N -170 N 93.77% Snow Handling 3rd 53.3 s 51.5 s +1.8 s 96.62% Snow Slalom 8th 3.62 m/sec2 3.99 m/sec2 -0.37 m/sec2 90.73% Subj. Comfort 7th 7 Points 12 Points -5 Points 58.33% Noise 6th 68 dB 64 dB +4 dB 94.12% Rolling Resistance 5th 7.52 kg / t 6.73 kg / t +0.79 kg / t 89.49% Balanced but not exceptional. Could improve on wet grip and braking power. Read Reviews
7th: Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02
215/55 R17 98W EU Label: C/B/72 3PMSF: yes	Test # Result Best Difference % Dry Braking 8th 39.5 M 36 M +3.5 M 91.14% Dry Handling 4th 84.2 s 83.5 s +0.7 s 99.17% Wet Braking 7th 44 M 40.8 M +3.2 M 92.73% Wet Handling 1st 94.4 s 100% Wet Circle 1st 15.6 s 100% Straight Aqua 6th 77.4 Km/H 84.2 Km/H -6.8 Km/H 91.92% Snow Braking 4th 25.3 M 24.9 M +0.4 M 98.42% Snow Traction 4th 2639 N 2727 N -88 N 96.77% Snow Handling 8th 56.9 s 51.5 s +5.4 s 90.51% Snow Slalom 7th 3.65 m/sec2 3.99 m/sec2 -0.34 m/sec2 91.48% Subj. Comfort 7th 7 Points 12 Points -5 Points 58.33% Noise 4th 67 dB 64 dB +3 dB 95.52% Rolling Resistance 7th 8 kg / t 6.73 kg / t +1.27 kg / t 84.13% Balanced performance in all areas, but notably weak in lateral aquaplaning and dry braking. Read Reviews    Buy from £123.50
8th: Uniroyal AllSeasonExpert 2
215/55 R17 98W EU Label: C/C/72 3PMSF: yes	Test # Result Best Difference % Dry Braking 9th 41.8 M 36 M +5.8 M 86.12% Dry Handling 8th 85.3 s 83.5 s +1.8 s 97.89% Wet Braking 6th 43.7 M 40.8 M +2.9 M 93.36% Wet Handling 7th 101.8 s 94.4 s +7.4 s 92.73% Wet Circle 7th 16.3 s 15.6 s +0.7 s 95.71% Straight Aqua 1st 84.2 Km/H 100% Snow Braking 5th 25.5 M 24.9 M +0.6 M 97.65% Snow Traction 7th 2514 N 2727 N -213 N 92.19% Snow Handling 9th 57 s 51.5 s +5.5 s 90.35% Snow Slalom 9th 3.51 m/sec2 3.99 m/sec2 -0.48 m/sec2 87.97% Subj. Comfort 4th 9 Points 12 Points -3 Points 75% Noise 3rd 66 dB 64 dB +2 dB 96.97% Rolling Resistance 3rd 7.14 kg / t 6.73 kg / t +0.41 kg / t 94.26% Excellent for those concerned about aquaplaning. Limited on snow and long dry braking distance. Read Reviews    Buy from £139.00
9th: Nexen N Blue 4Season 2
215/55 R17 98W EU Label: C/A/72 3PMSF: yes	Test # Result Best Difference % Dry Braking 5th 37.9 M 36 M +1.9 M 94.99% Dry Handling 3rd 84 s 83.5 s +0.5 s 99.4% Wet Braking 9th 49 M 40.8 M +8.2 M 83.27% Wet Handling 8th 102.5 s 94.4 s +8.1 s 92.1% Wet Circle 8th 16.4 s 15.6 s +0.8 s 95.12% Straight Aqua 9th 74.2 Km/H 84.2 Km/H -10 Km/H 88.12% Snow Braking 7th 25.6 M 24.9 M +0.7 M 97.27% Snow Traction 8th 2493 N 2727 N -234 N 91.42% Snow Handling 7th 56.5 s 51.5 s +5 s 91.15% Snow Slalom 5th 3.69 m/sec2 3.99 m/sec2 -0.3 m/sec2 92.48% Subj. Comfort 9th 6 Points 12 Points -6 Points 50% Noise 8th 69 dB 64 dB +5 dB 92.75% Rolling Resistance 6th 7.8 kg / t 6.73 kg / t +1.07 kg / t 86.28% Affordable, acceptable in snow but lacks grip on wet roads. Read Reviews