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Best all-season and all-weather tires 2026

One ranking from 113 independent road tests by 31 testers (Auto Bild, Auto Express, Tire Rack, Auto Bild Allrad) and 68,002 reviews by owners. Every score shows its margin of error.

  • 30 tires ranked
  • 113 road tests
  • 31 testers
  • 68,002 owner reviews
  • Updated October 27, 2026 · How we rank

Best overall

Michelin CrossClimate 3

#1 of 30, from 9 tests · 3,204 owner reviews

85± 4
  • Wet84
  • Dry85
  • Snow91
  • Noise75
  • Treadwear83

AvD 2027: 4th of 12Auto Express 2026: 2nd of 8Die Reifentester 2026: 4th of 9

  • Superior wet weather grip and braking performance
  • Enhanced ride comfort and smoothing of road imperfections
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The ranking: 30 tires

Ranked by Relative Score less a margin for thin evidence, so a tire proven in twenty tests stays ahead of one lucky result; a tire replaced by a newer generation drops back. Of 474 rated tires of this kind, these are the top 30. Click a column to sort.

Rim diameter
# Tire Rim sizes
1
Michelin CrossClimate 3

9 tests · 3,204 owner reviews

3PMSF

85± 4 84 85 91 75 83 16–22″82 sizes Check price on Amazon
2
Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport

5 tests · 1,297 owner reviews

3PMSF

85± 6 90 93 83 72 76 18–23″63 sizes Check price on Amazon
3
Hankook iON FlexClimate

3 tests · 11 owner reviews

3PMSF

86± 5 92 93 81 72 84 18–20″15 sizes Check price on Amazon
4
Continental AllSeasonContact 2

30 tests · 3,329 owner reviews

3PMSF

82± 4 91 83 81 75 75 15–22″138 sizes Check price on Amazon
5
Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF 3

26 tests · 1,094 owner reviews

3PMSF

82± 4 93 91 79 70 72 15–20″68 sizes Check price on Amazon
6
Michelin CrossClimate 2

32 tests · 21,629 owner reviews

3PMSF Replaced by Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport

87± 4 86 95 90 80 84 15–21″92 sizes Check price on Amazon
7
Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV

4 tests · 2,571 owner reviews

3PMSF

82± 5 84 87 90 76 70 17–22″35 sizes Check price on Amazon
8
Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6

33 tests · 540 owner reviews

3PMSF

81± 4 89 89 73 52 78 16–21″105 sizes Check price on Amazon
9
Goodyear Vector All Season 4

6 tests · 17 owner reviews

3PMSF

81± 5 89 87 85 68 73 16–22″45 sizes Check price on Amazon
10
Kleber Quadraxer 3

15 tests · 32 owner reviews

3PMSF

80± 4 82 85 82 73 76 14–20″71 sizes Check price on Amazon
11
Vredestein Quatrac

17 tests · 1,583 owner reviews

3PMSF

80± 4 92 81 74 74 75 15–18″39 sizes Check price on Amazon
12
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3

38 tests · 3,120 owner reviews

3PMSF

80± 4 86 73 80 71 85 14–22″99 sizes Check price on Amazon
13
Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW

3 tests · 9 owner reviews

3PMSF

80± 6 79 84 90 – 73 16–22″30 sizes Check price on Amazon
14
Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac RT

191 owner reviews

3PMSF

79± 7 83 80 79 71 80 16–22″44 sizes Check price on Amazon
15
Yokohama Geolandar CV G058

204 owner reviews

 80± 7 85 80 79 73 78 15–20″47 sizes Check price on Amazon
16
Michelin Defender2

2 tests · 11,218 owner reviews

 77± 7 75 80 59 79 80 18″1 size Check price on Amazon
17
Michelin Defender LTX M/S2

1 test · 3,650 owner reviews

 77± 7 78 68 82 75 80 22″1 size Check price on Amazon
18
Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4

3 tests · 4,983 owner reviews

 78± 6 85 83 77 65 70 20″3 sizes Check price on Amazon
19
Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS

3 tests · 6,409 owner reviews

 77± 5 81 80 77 75 69 16–22″120 sizes Check price on Amazon
20
Nokian Outpost APT

66 owner reviews

 79± 7 86 81 72 67 79 16–21″37 sizes Check price on Amazon
21
Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady 2

2 tests · 129 owner reviews

3PMSF

77± 6 81 78 77 68 76 16–22″78 sizes Check price on Amazon
22
Vredestein Quatrac Pro 2

3 tests · 17 owner reviews

3PMSF

77± 7 86 80 83 87 59 17–22″41 sizes Check price on Amazon
23
Pirelli Scorpion All Season SF3

97 owner reviews

3PMSF

77± 8 82 77 74 – 72 17–21″20 sizes Check price on Amazon
24
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 SUV

4 tests · 477 owner reviews

3PMSF

77± 6 84 74 76 70 77 16–21″28 sizes Check price on Amazon
25
Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 ZP

334 owner reviews

 78± 8 82 83 66 – 75 Check price on Amazon
26
Continental SecureContact AW

6 owner reviews

Provisional

79± 8 85 78 77 71 75 15–20″45 sizes Check price on Amazon
27
Michelin CrossClimate+

13 tests · 119 owner reviews

3PMSF

79± 5 81 87 68 67 82 13–19″63 sizes Check price on Amazon
28
Pirelli P Zero AS+ 3

2 tests · 575 owner reviews

 75± 6 79 79 62 73 74 Check price on Amazon
29
Nokian Seasonproof 2

11 tests · 20 owner reviews

3PMSF

75± 5 90 74 75 72 62 15–20″60 sizes Check price on Amazon
30
Michelin Agilis CrossClimate

3 tests · 1,071 owner reviews

3PMSF

78± 6 78 79 78 76 78 15–17″22 sizes Check price on Amazon

The top 10 in detail

Why each one ranks where it does: its scores, where it placed in the road tests, and what owners like and dislike.

1 Michelin CrossClimate 3

Michelin CrossClimate 3

Ranked 1st of 30 from 9 tests · 3,204 owner reviews. Strongest: snow 91, dry 85. Weakest: noise 75.

± 4

Scores

  • Wet84 ±4
  • Dry85 ±5
  • Snow91 ±6
  • Noise75 ±8
  • Treadwear83 ±6
  • Comfort89 ±9

EU label (best size): wet grip B · rolling resistance A · 71 dB

Road-test placings (10)

All 10 test results

What owners say

  • Superior wet weather grip and braking performance
  • Enhanced ride comfort and smoothing of road imperfections
  • Low road noise levels and quiet operation
  • Premium price point compared to competitors
  • Softer sidewalls can reduce cornering precision or steering feel
  • Tread pattern tends to pick up and hold small stones
2 Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport

Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport

Ranked 2nd of 30 from 5 tests · 1,297 owner reviews. Strongest: dry 93, wet 90. Weakest: noise 72. Won 1 road test.

± 6

Scores

  • Wet90 ±5
  • Dry93 ±5
  • Snow83 ±6
  • Noise72 ±9
  • Treadwear76 ±14
  • Comfort82 ±9

EU label (best size): wet grip A · rolling resistance B · 72 dB

Road-test placings (6)

All 6 test results

What owners say

  • Exceptional grip and confidence in wet and winter weather conditions
  • Noticeably lower road noise and quieter cabin ride
  • Sharp steering response and stable sporty handling
  • High premium price point with increasing costs
  • Smaller or less protective rim/kerb protector compared to some competitors
  • Slight initial reduction in fuel efficiency or rolling resistance for some vehicles
3 Hankook iON FlexClimate

Hankook iON FlexClimate

Ranked 3rd of 30 from 3 tests · 11 owner reviews. Strongest: dry 93, wet 92. Weakest: noise 72. Won 3 road tests.

± 5

Scores

  • Wet92 ±5
  • Dry93 ±6
  • Snow81 ±6
  • Noise72 ±10
  • Treadwear84 ±7
  • Comfort78 ±10

EU label (best size): wet grip A · rolling resistance B · 69 dB

Road-test placings (3)

What owners say

  • Exceptionally low road noise and quiet cabin experience
  • Superior ride comfort over bumpy roads
  • Excellent grip and braking performance in wet and snowy winter conditions
  • Slightly reduced dry grip compared to dedicated summer tires
  • Some EV drivers reported a noticeable negative impact on driving range and efficiency
4 Continental AllSeasonContact 2

Continental AllSeasonContact 2

Ranked 4th of 30 from 30 tests · 3,329 owner reviews. Strongest: wet 91, dry 83. Weakest: treadwear 75. Won 9 road tests.

± 4

Scores

  • Wet91 ±4
  • Dry83 ±4
  • Snow81 ±5
  • Noise75 ±6
  • Treadwear75 ±5
  • Comfort89 ±8

EU label (best size): wet grip B · rolling resistance A · 70 dB

Road-test placings (39)

All 39 test results

What owners say

  • Exceptional wet weather grip and short braking distances in rain
  • High level of ride comfort and superior bump absorption
  • Very low noise levels and quiet operation, especially appreciated on EVs and hybrids
  • Faster or premature tread wear reported by several users
  • Softer sidewalls leading to a noticeable steering delay or initial dead spot
  • Susceptibility to pothole damage and sidewall vulnerability
5 Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF 3

Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF 3

Ranked 5th of 30 from 26 tests · 1,094 owner reviews. Strongest: wet 93, dry 91. Weakest: noise 70. Won 12 road tests.

± 4

Scores

  • Wet93 ±4
  • Dry91 ±4
  • Snow79 ±5
  • Noise70 ±7
  • Treadwear72 ±5
  • Comfort75 ±8

EU label (best size): wet grip A · rolling resistance B · 69 dB

Road-test placings (32)

All 32 test results

What owners say

  • Exceptional wet weather grip and aquaplaning resistance
  • Strong performance and reassurance in light snow, ice, and cold conditions
  • Comfortable ride quality that smooths out bumps and potholes
  • Increased road noise and harshness on rough concrete or uneven surfaces
  • Soft sidewalls can cause slight steering delay or a wallowy/flexing feel during aggressive cornering
  • Potential fuel economy impact or rolling resistance penalties compared to dedicated eco tyres
6 Michelin CrossClimate 2

Michelin CrossClimate 2

Ranked 6th of 30 from 32 tests · 21,629 owner reviews. Strongest: dry 95, snow 90. Weakest: noise 80. Won 6 road tests.

Replaced by Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport

± 4

Scores

  • Wet86 ±3
  • Dry95 ±4
  • Snow90 ±4
  • Noise80 ±6
  • Treadwear84 ±4
  • Comfort77 ±14

EU label (best size): wet grip B · rolling resistance A · 69 dB

Road-test placings (42)

All 42 test results

What owners say

  • Exceptional grip and traction in snow, slush, and winter weather conditions
  • Strong braking and handling performance on dry and wet pavement
  • Long-lasting tread wear and durability
  • Higher initial purchase price
  • Slight negative impact on fuel economy / EV range for some drivers
  • Potential for increased road noise or harshness as the tires wear down
7 Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV

Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV

Ranked 7th of 30 from 4 tests · 2,571 owner reviews. Strongest: snow 90, dry 87. Weakest: treadwear 70. Won 2 road tests.

± 5

Scores

  • Wet84 ±5
  • Dry87 ±5
  • Snow90 ±6
  • Noise76 ±9
  • Treadwear70 ±10
  • Comfort86 ±10

EU label (best size): wet grip B · rolling resistance B · 71 dB

Road-test placings (5)

What owners say

  • Exceptional wet, ice, and snow traction that inspires winter-weather driving confidence
  • Significantly improved ride comfort and impact absorption over road imperfections
  • Impressive tread life and durability yielding long-term value
  • Higher initial purchase price compared to competitors
  • Minor fuel economy or range drop reported by some users, especially on hybrids and EVs
  • Occasional low-pitched or increased road noise at highway speeds (between 50-70 MPH)
8 Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6

Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6

Ranked 8th of 30 from 33 tests · 540 owner reviews. Strongest: dry 89, wet 89. Weakest: noise 52. Won 9 road tests.

± 4

Scores

  • Wet89 ±4
  • Dry89 ±4
  • Snow73 ±5
  • Noise52 ±8
  • Treadwear78 ±5
  • Comfort78 ±8

EU label (best size): wet grip B · rolling resistance B · 70 dB

Road-test placings (43)

All 43 test results

What owners say

  • Exceptional wet weather grip and aquaplaning resistance
  • Summer-like handling and braking performance in dry conditions
  • Reliable traction in light snow, slush, and cold temperatures
  • Numb or less communicative steering feedback around the center
  • Mild increase in road noise or rumbling at higher motorway speeds for some users
  • Softer sidewalls or rolling resistance that can affect agility or cornering feel on specific vehicles
9 Goodyear Vector All Season 4

Goodyear Vector All Season 4

Ranked 9th of 30 from 6 tests · 17 owner reviews. Strongest: wet 89, dry 87. Weakest: noise 68. Won 4 road tests.

± 5

Scores

  • Wet89 ±5
  • Dry87 ±5
  • Snow85 ±7
  • Noise68 ±12
  • Treadwear73 ±7
  • Comfort79 ±9

EU label (best size): wet grip A · rolling resistance B · 70 dB

Road-test placings (6)

All 6 test results

What owners say

  • Exceptional ride comfort and ability to filter out road bumps and imperfections
  • Quiet performance on the highway
  • Strong and confidence-inspiring grip on both wet and dry roads
  • Slightly reduced steering feedback in dry conditions compared to dedicated summer tires
  • Unexpectedly high cabin noise reported by some users despite advertised decibel ratings
10 Kleber Quadraxer 3

Kleber Quadraxer 3

Ranked 10th of 30 from 15 tests · 32 owner reviews. Strongest: dry 85, wet 82. Weakest: noise 73.

± 4

Scores

  • Wet82 ±4
  • Dry85 ±4
  • Snow82 ±5
  • Noise73 ±7
  • Treadwear76 ±5
  • Comfort74 ±13

EU label (best size): wet grip B · rolling resistance B · 69 dB

Road-test placings (18)

All 18 test results

What owners say

  • Exceptional ride comfort and low noise levels
  • Strong wet weather performance and aquaplaning resistance
  • Reliable traction and safety in light snow and winter conditions
  • Tread compound can harden or degrade in performance over multiple years
  • Increased road noise and roar reported at higher highway speeds (above 135 km/h)
  • Occasional reports of reduced grip or cracking as the tire reaches the end of its lifespan

Leaders by condition

The top five in each category, ranked by the category score less its margin.

Best all-season & all-weather tires for rain

  1. 1Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF 393 ±4
  2. 2Vredestein Quatrac92 ±4
  3. 3Continental AllSeasonContact 291 ±4
  4. 4Hankook iON FlexClimate92 ±5
  5. 5Nokian Seasonproof 290 ±4

Best all-season & all-weather tires for snow

  1. 1Michelin CrossClimate 290 ±4
  2. 2Michelin CrossClimate 391 ±6
  3. 3Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV90 ±6
  4. 4Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW90 ±6
  5. 5Goodyear Vector All Season 485 ±7

Quietest all-season & all-weather tires

  1. 1Vredestein Quatrac Pro 287 ±10
  2. 2Michelin CrossClimate 280 ±6
  3. 3Michelin Defender279 ±10
  4. 4Continental AllSeasonContact 275 ±6
  5. 5Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV76 ±9

Longest-lasting all-season & all-weather tires

  1. 1Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-385 ±5
  2. 2Michelin CrossClimate 284 ±4
  3. 3Hankook iON FlexClimate84 ±7
  4. 4Michelin CrossClimate 383 ±6
  5. 5Michelin CrossClimate+82 ±6

Most comfortable all-season & all-weather tires

  1. 1Continental AllSeasonContact 289 ±8
  2. 2Michelin CrossClimate 389 ±9
  3. 3Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV86 ±10
  4. 4Michelin Defender282 ±7
  5. 5Michelin Defender LTX M/S282 ±7

Best all-season & all-weather tires for daily driving: quiet, comfortable, long-lasting

Ranked by noise, comfort, treadwear together, each score less its margin. Quotes are owners’ own words on the point.

  1. Michelin CrossClimate 3

    Noise 75 ±8 Comfort 89 ±9 Treadwear 83 ±6

    “Enhanced ride comfort and smoothing of road imperfections”

    85
  2. Continental AllSeasonContact 2

    Noise 75 ±6 Comfort 89 ±8 Treadwear 75 ±5

    “High level of ride comfort and superior bump absorption”

    82
  3. Michelin CrossClimate 2

    Noise 80 ±6 Comfort 77 ±14 Treadwear 84 ±4

    “Long-lasting tread wear and durability”

    87
  4. Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3

    Noise 71 ±6 Comfort 79 ±8 Treadwear 85 ±5

    “Low noise levels and superior ride comfort compared to many competitors”

    80
  5. Michelin Defender2

    Noise 79 ±10 Comfort 82 ±7 Treadwear 80 ±9

    “Long-lasting tread life and high mileage capability”

    77

Best all-season & all-weather tires for SUVs and pickup trucks

SUV versions are built for the extra weight: stiffer sidewalls and higher load ratings. The best-ranked ones, wherever they sit in the full list.

  1. Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV

    4 tests · 2,571 owner reviews

    82 Check price on Amazon
  2. Goodyear Vector All Season 4

    6 tests · 17 owner reviews

    81 Check price on Amazon
  3. Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac RT

    191 owner reviews

    79 Check price on Amazon
  4. Yokohama Geolandar CV G058

    204 owner reviews

    80 Check price on Amazon
  5. Michelin Defender LTX M/S2

    1 test · 3,650 owner reviews

    77 Check price on Amazon

Test winners 2025–2027

Every independent road test of these tires from the last two years and who won it. Our ranking combines all of them.

TestSizeWinnerTires tested
AvD 2027 225/50 R17 Continental AllSeasonContact 2 #4 here 12
Auto Bild 2026 225/45 R17 Goodyear Vector All Season 4 #9 here 15
Auto Bild 2026 225/45 R17 Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 #8 here 30
Auto Bild Allrad 2026 225/55 R18 Goodyear Vector All Season 4 #9 here 12
Auto Motor und Sport 2026 195/55 R16 Continental AllSeasonContact 2 #4 here 9
Promobil 2026 225/75 R16 Continental VanContact 4Season 6
Auto Zeitung 2026 225/45 R17 Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF 3 #5 here 10
Auto Express 2026 205/55 R16 Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF 3 #5 here 8
AvD 2026 205/55 R16 Continental AllSeasonContact 2 #4 here 9
Auto Bild 2026 215/55 R18 Hankook iON FlexClimate #3 here 8
ADAC 2026 185/65 R15 Continental AllSeasonContact 2 #4 here 16
AutoView 2026 245/45 R19 Kumho Majesty X Solus 9
Die Reifentester 2026 225/40 R18 Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF 3 #5 here 9
TÜV 2026 205/55 R16 Goodyear Vector All Season 4 #9 here 5
Auto Bild 2026 225/40 R18 Goodyear Vector All Season 4 #9 here 5
AutoView 2026 255/45 R19 Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport #2 here 4
Auto Express 2025 225/45 R17 Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF 3 #5 here 6
Auto Bild Reisemobil 2025 245/45 R18 Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF 3 #5 here 9
Auto Bild 2025 255/55 R19 Pirelli Scorpion Zero All Season 7
Wybór Kierowców 2025 235/60 R18 Continental AllSeasonContact 2 #4 here 6
Quattroruote 2025 235/50 R19 Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV #7 here 7
Wybór Kierowców 2025 255/55 R18 Continental CrossContact H/T 6
Die Reifentester 2025 195/55 R16 Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF 3 #5 here 8
Motorlab 2025 205/55 R16 Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 #8 here 9

All-season & all-weather tire tests by size

Testers pick one size per test. These are the sizes tested most often since 2023, with every tire ranked by its places there.

225/45 R17 all-season & all-weather tire tests

8 tests: Auto Zeitung 2026, Auto Bild 2026, Auto Bild 2026, ADAC 2025, UTAC 2025, Auto Express 2025, Auto Bild 2023, Auto Bild 2023

  1. 1 Goodyear Vector All Season 4 Auto Bild 2026: 4th of 30 · Auto Bild 2026: 1st of 15 1×
  2. 2 Michelin CrossClimate 2 ADAC 2025: 5th of 16 · Auto Bild 2023: 1st of 16 · Auto Bild 2023: 2nd of 35 1×
  3. 3 Vredestein Quatrac Pro 2 Auto Bild 2026: 6th of 30 · Auto Bild 2026: 2nd of 15
  4. 4 Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF 3 Auto Zeitung 2026: 1st of 10 · Auto Bild 2026: 2nd of 30 · Auto Bild 2026: 2nd of 15 2×
  5. 5 Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 Auto Bild 2023: 5th of 16 · Auto Bild 2023: 3rd of 35

All 225/45R17 tires

205/55 R16 all-season & all-weather tire tests

7 tests: TÜV 2026, AvD 2026, Auto Express 2026, Motorlab 2025, Auto Express 2024, ADAC 2024, TÜV 2023

  1. 1 Continental AllSeasonContact 2 TÜV 2026: 2nd of 5 · AvD 2026: 1st of 9 · Auto Express 2026: 3rd of 8 1×
  2. 2 Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF 3 TÜV 2026: 4th of 5 · AvD 2026: 3rd of 9 · Auto Express 2026: 1st of 8 2×
  3. 3 Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 TÜV 2026: 5th of 5 · AvD 2026: 2nd of 9 · Auto Express 2026: 4th of 8 2×
  4. 4 Hankook Kinergy 4S2 Auto Express 2024: 4th of 7 · ADAC 2024: 3rd of 16
  5. 5 Michelin CrossClimate 2 TÜV 2026: 3rd of 5 · Motorlab 2025: 3rd of 9 · ADAC 2024: 4th of 16

All 205/55R16 tires

215/55 R17 all-season & all-weather tire tests

6 tests: Tire Rack 2025, Motor 2025, Wybór Kierowców 2025, Auto Bild Allrad 2025, Tire Rack 2024, Auto Zeitung 2023

  1. 1 Nokian Seasonproof 2 Motor 2025: 1st of 7 · Wybór Kierowców 2025: 1st of 6 2×
  2. 2 Michelin CrossClimate 2 Motor 2025: 2nd of 7 · Wybór Kierowców 2025: 2nd of 6 · Auto Zeitung 2023: 2nd of 9
  3. 3 Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 Auto Bild Allrad 2025: 5th of 11 · Auto Zeitung 2023: 1st of 9 1×
  4. 4 Hankook Kinergy 4S2 Auto Bild Allrad 2025: 3rd of 11 · Auto Zeitung 2023: 3rd of 9
  5. 5 Continental TrueContact Tour 54 Tire Rack 2025: 2nd of 7 · Tire Rack 2024: 7th of 11

All 215/55R17 tires

225/40 R18 all-season & all-weather tire tests

5 tests: Die Reifentester 2026, Auto Bild 2026, Auto Bild 2025, Auto Bild 2025, Auto Bild Sportscars 2024

  1. 1 Goodyear Vector All Season 4 Die Reifentester 2026: 2nd of 9 · Auto Bild 2026: 1st of 5 1×
  2. 2 Vredestein Quatrac Auto Bild 2025: 4th of 15 · Auto Bild 2025: 2nd of 30
  3. 3 Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF 3 Die Reifentester 2026: 1st of 9 · Auto Bild 2026: 4th of 5 · Auto Bild 2025: 1st of 15 3×
  4. 4 Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport Die Reifentester 2026: 3rd of 9 · Auto Bild 2026: 3rd of 5 · Auto Bild 2025: 3rd of 15
  5. 5 Continental AllSeasonContact 2 Die Reifentester 2026: 8th of 9 · Auto Bild 2026: 2nd of 5 · Auto Bild 2025: 2nd of 15

All 225/40R18 tires

How to choose all-season and all-weather tires

All-season or all-weather?

Both stay on the car all year. The difference is the three-peak mountain snowflake (3PMSF): a tire with it passed a standard snow-traction test, and is usually sold as “all-weather”; one with only an M+S marking did not have to. By the EU tyre label and the makers’ all-weather lines, 21 of the 30 tires here carry the mark — the snowflake filter above shows only them. In Quebec and on British Columbia’s designated winter routes, tires with the mark count as winter tires.

All-season or winter tires: what the tests show

In 6 winter tests that included an all-season tire, the best all-season tire needed a median 0.5 m more than the best winter tire to stop on snow.

On ice the spread is wider: in 6 tests, the best and worst tire of the same test stopped a median 3.8 m apart.

Where tires differ most

  • Wet braking: 7.4 m. That is the median gap between the best and the worst tire of the same test, across 43 tests since 2023.
  • Dry braking: 5.3 m between best and worst, in 44 tests.
  • Snow braking: 3.0 m between best and worst, in 32 tests.
  • Noise: 2.4 dB between the quietest and the loudest, in 31 tests. The noise score adds what owners hear over thousands of miles.
  • Tread life: 73% longer for the longest-lasting tire than the shortest-lasting, in 9 wear tests.

Our short answer

Michelin CrossClimate 3 leads this ranking, and Michelin CrossClimate 2 scores highest in snow.

Questions

What are the best all-season and all-weather tires in 2026?

Michelin CrossClimate 3 ranks first with 85 ± 4, from 9 tests · 3,204 owner reviews. Next come Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport and Hankook iON FlexClimate.

Which all-season or all-weather tire is best in snow?

Michelin CrossClimate 2: snow score 90, the highest here once the margin is counted. Runner-up: Michelin CrossClimate 3.

Which all-season or all-weather tire is best in the rain?

Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF 3: wet score 93, the highest here once the margin is counted. Runner-up: Vredestein Quatrac.

What is the quietest all-season or all-weather tire?

Vredestein Quatrac Pro 2: noise score 87, the highest here once the margin is counted. Runner-up: Michelin CrossClimate 2.

Which all-season or all-weather tire lasts the longest?

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3: treadwear score 85, the highest here once the margin is counted. Runner-up: Michelin CrossClimate 2.

What is the best all-season or all-weather tire for an SUV or truck?

Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV, ranked first among the SUV versions with 82.

Which all-season or all-weather tire won the latest test?

Continental AllSeasonContact 2 won AvD 2027 (225/50 R17, 12 tires).

How we rank

Each tire’s score blends independent road tests (60%: braking distances, lap times, noise measured by the testers) with owner reviews found online (40%; comfort 40/60), all on one scale where the average tested tire gets 70. Newer tests count more, and each result is weighed against the other tires in the same test.

The ± after a score is its margin of error: with more tests and reviews the score would most likely stay within it. The list ranks by the score less a margin for thin evidence, so a lucky result never wins, and a tire replaced by a newer generation drops back. A tire needs two road tests or enough owner reviews to be listed.

Testers behind this list include Auto Bild, Auto Express, Tire Rack, Auto Bild Allrad, Auto Zeitung, ADAC, Auto Motor und Sport, TÜV.

Full methodology

Best summer tires 2026Best winter tires 2026Best all-terrain tires 2026