Nine all-season tires tested: no more failures
Tires that are supposed to be suitable for all seasons are getting better and better. There were no more bad tires in a test. But it's still worth taking a look.
The tests on snow took place in Sweden, all others in Lower Saxony. A VW T-Roc served as the test vehicle.
(Image: GTĂś)
In the past, all-season tires were often optimized for winter. This resulted in considerable disadvantages in summer, particularly in terms of wear, rolling resistance and braking distance. A joint test by GTĂś, ACE and ARĂ–B shows that there has been considerable progress in recent years. No tire was rated as "bad". Nevertheless, the test winner is not necessarily the best choice for every driving profile. It is worth looking at the results in detail.
The range in the test
The 215/50 R18 tires were evaluated in four categories: Safety Winter, Wet and Dry, plus in Economy and Environment. Unlike the ADAC, this test does not predict the expected mileage. A maximum of 250 points can be achieved, with the test winner "Continental Allseason Contact 2" scoring 193 and the runner-up "Toyo Celsius AS 2" 160. The verdict of this test ranged from two "highly recommended" to three "recommended" and four "conditionally recommended". The huge difference in price is striking. The range here extends from just under 400 to 650 ]euros.
Price comparison of the most popular all-season 215/50 R18 tires
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What do I need?
As is so often the case, I strongly recommend matching your driving profile to the results. Two extremes illustrate what is meant by this. Is driving on snow a particularly high priority in your profile? Then the tires from Michelin, Bridgestone and Goodyear are a better choice than the test winner from Conti. You may even save 60Â euros. Do you usually leave your car parked in ice and snow anyway or do you live in an area where winter road conditions are the absolute exception? Then Pirelli tires, for example, are a good alternative to Conti. After all, a set of Pirelli tires costs 80Â euros less. Do you drive relatively little and especially in summer? Then rolling resistance and driving on snow may be of secondary importance and the cheapest tire from Maxxis is not a bad choice.
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The Conti comes out on top in this test because it doesn't drop off dramatically anywhere and scores a lot of points for its properties on wet roads. How important this is can only be decided individually in the end. A tip that saves money and nerves is recommended for those interested in all-season tires: If possible, avoid the peak times of the two replacement seasons per year. There is a lot going on at the tire dealer in autumn and spring, but very little off-season. As a buyer of tires that promise to work all year round, you can relax and avoid these times.
(mfz)