All-Season Tires in the Ultimate Test: 10 Models Between Lapland and Spain

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You drive all-season tires or you're still wondering whether a single set can handle the whole year? Then this comparison test is exactly right: Ten current models in size 245/45 R17 had to show what they really have under extreme conditions – and simultaneously in winter and summer.

The idea behind the test is as simple as it is consistent: Anyone who wants to get through the year with a single set of tires needs rubber that works just as well in the cold as in the heat. So the candidates weren't put through their paces on a single course, but under completely opposite climatic conditions. Winter test in Lapland, summer test in Spain – from the ice of the far north to the heat of the Iberian Peninsula.

For you as a driver, this means: If a tire masters both extremes, you have exactly what all-season tires promise – being ready for use all year round, without seasonal changes, without workshop stress, and without a second set of rims.

What was tested?

Ten current all-season tires in size 245/45 R17 were tested. This is a joint test published in Handelsblatt. It's precisely this range of conditions that makes the test interesting for you: Anyone who functions in both worlds has passed the basic discipline of a true all-season tire.

Why Lapland and Spain of all places?

Because an all-season tire always has to perform a balancing act. In the cold, the rubber compound needs enough bite so the tire grips on snow and ice. In the heat, the tire mustn't become too soft so it steers precisely on dry and wet roads and stays stable when braking. Anyone who works in Lapland at double-digit sub-zero temperatures but starts sweating in Spain at 35 degrees – or vice versa – hasn't done the job properly.

How do you read the results correctly?

Which tires top the overall ranking and which had to take a hit in the ultimate test is revealed in the full test report in Handelsblatt. If you want to know whether your current tire or your desired model fits your driving profile, it's worth taking a look at the individual ratings – especially on the topics that personally affect you: wet braking for high-mileage drivers in the rain, snow for your next winter vacation, wear for everyone who puts in many miles.

Added value for you: You'll find the complete test report with all individual ratings, prices, and recommendations in Handelsblatt. If you're currently thinking about your next tire change, it's also worth taking a look at our mobility section with more tips on cars, maintenance, and purchasing.

Good luck with your tire choice!