Best All Season Tyre Test 2022

This October, Auto Express published the results to their annual all season tyres test.

As the seasons change and weather becomes less predictable, all season tyres are often a great solution to deal with the varying weather conditions.

For motorists not sure which car tyres are right for their vehicle, Auto Express has taken 7 popular all season tyres on the market and carried out a series of tests – to find out both the strengths and weaknesses of these tyres.

All Season Tyres Test: Size & Models

Each tyre tested came in size 225/45 R17, and below is the full list of models:

• Avon AS7 All Season – with the following tyre labelling scores - rolling resistance: D, wet grip: B, noise: 70dB
• Bridgestone WeatherControl A005 EVO – with the following tyre labelling scores - rolling resistance: C, wet grip: A, noise: 72dB
• Continental AllSeasonContact - with the following tyre labelling scores - rolling resistance: C, wet grip: B, noise: 72dB
• Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 - with the following tyre labelling scores - rolling resistance: C, wet grip: B, noise: 70dB
• Hankook Kinergy 4S2 - with the following tyre labelling scores - rolling resistance: C, wet grip: B, noise: 72dB
• Michelin CrossClimate 2 - with the following tyre labelling scores - rolling resistance: C, wet grip: B, noise: 71dB
• Vredestein Quatrac Pro - with the following tyre labelling scores - rolling resistance: D, wet grip: B, noise: 71dB

Winter Tyres Test: Criteria

As part of this test, Auto Express thoroughly put each tyre through it’s paces. Focusing on the following key performance areas:

• Snow performance
• Wet braking
• Wet handling
• Wet aquaplaning
• Dry braking
• Dry handling
• Rolling resistance
• Cabin noise
• Fuel economy
• Price

With the help of Goodyear they completed the snow tests at its northern Finland test Arctic Centre facility while wet and dry assessments were done with Continental in Hanover, Germany

All Season Tyres Test: Results

1st, Hankook Kinergy 4S2

We say: Feedback on this tyre often focuses the tyre’s performance on snow, plus good fuel economy and value for money. It has received an overall score of 4.5/5 from our customers.

Auto Express says: another narrow win but this is definitely the tyre to have for the UK’s wet climate.

2nd, Michelin CrossClimate 2

We say: A part of the award winning CrossClimate range. This tyre is very popular, with our customers - scoring 4.7/5 from over 560 reviews. With feedback highlighting excellent grip and year-round performance.

Auto Express says: our wet focus worked against this impressive CrossClimate which is the one to buy if snow grip is your priority.

3rd, Bridgestone WeatherControl A005 EVO

We say: This tyre has been praised by those who buy it. Many reviews focus on the impressive wet grip and comfortable ride – with an overall score of 4.6/5 from over 240 reviews.

Auto Express says: if stopping on a wet motorway worries you this is the tyre to buy but there are small compromises elsewhere.

4th (equal), Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3

We say: This tyre has been well received by customers - scoring an overall 4.7/5. Reviews often comment on the tyre’s wet performance, plus braking and handling in winter conditions.

Auto Express says: a good option for the UK climate with good ability in the wet at the expense of snow performance

4th (equal), Continental AllSeasonContact

We say: Customers have rated this tyre highly – with an overall score of 4.6/5. Reviews highlight impressive grip in winter weather and reliable stopping distances in wet conditions.

Auto Express says: one of the best all seasons to drive but rivals have moved the game on in pretty much all areas.

6th, Vredestein Quatrac Pro

We say: Not a very high selling model – but customers who do buy are happy with the tyre. Leaving reviews that highlight the wet grip performance and scoring it 4.6/5 overall.

Auto Express says: a mixed bag of results for a concept that may work better in bigger sizes but this version needs refining.

7th, Avon AS7 All Season

We say: Customers have been happy overall when buying this tyre with an overall rating of 4.6/5. Positive reviews often comment on the tyre’s good road holding and braking performance.

AutoExpress says: some improvement [since last test] has been made but it still needs more to match the best