Motor Test SUV All-season Tires 235/60 R18 2024

The winner of the all-season SUV tire test was the Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV, which impressed with its excellent balance of performance on snow, wet and dry roads, while maintaining low rolling resistance and quiet operation. The Continental AllSeasonContact 2 took second place thanks to its top wet results and the lowest rolling resistance in the test. The Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 rounded out the top three with stable and consistent performance in all disciplines.

In the middle class, the Falken EuroAll Season AS220 Pro was impressive, scoring especially in the dry, but slightly lagging behind in the snow. The Dębica Navigator 3 surprised with very good performance in the snow and a favorable price, but its weakness remains driving on wet roads. At the opposite end of the ranking , the Imperial All Season Driver ended up, which, although it attracts with the lowest price, lags significantly, especially in wet and winter conditions.

The test confirms a clear correlation between price and overall performance of all-season SUV tires. Premium models offer the best balance all year round, while some mid-range and cheaper tires can be an interesting choice for drivers with specific priorities.

On dry roads, the differences were particularly noticeable in braking and handling. The Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV proved its strength with an exceptionally short braking distance – stopping from 100 km/h in just 39.6 meters. At the opposite end of the spectrum, the Kleber Citilander finished in 45.7 meters, a difference of more than 6 meters .

In the circuit test, the Falken EuroAll Season AS220 Pro surprised with a fastest time of 54.16 seconds, while the Vredestein Quatrac Pro+ was the slowest with a time of 55.45 seconds. In terms of overall handling , the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 received the highest rating with 7.25 points, which confirms its balanced behavior in dry conditions. On the other hand, the Vredestein fell behind again, achieving only 5.50 points, which indicates weaker stability and less precise responses during dynamic driving.

On wet roads, the differences between the tires were clearly visible. The Continental AllSeasonContact 2 excelled in braking, stopping from 100 km/h in just 44.8 meters. On the other hand, the Dębica Navigator 3, which excelled on snow, fell behind with a braking distance of 54.2 meters – almost 10 meters longer .

In the aquaplaning resistance test , the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons SUV Gen-3 performed best, maintaining contact with the road at 79.8 km/h, while the Imperial All Season Driver lost traction at 72.3 km/h. In the wet handling test, the Goodyear again excelled with the highest lateral grip of 0.790 g, while the Dębica lagged behind with 0.719 g .

These results show that even in the SUV all-season tire category, wet performance can be a decisive factor in choosing the right model.

The Dębica Navigator 3 excelled in the snow, stopping from 40 km/h in just 18.2 meters, while the Imperial All Season Driver needed 20.5 meters – a difference of 2.3 meters, which can be decisive in an emergency situation.

The Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV demonstrated excellent traction and stability, while the Imperial again lagged behind. The significant difference was also visible in the lap times: Dębica covered the track in 78.4 seconds, while the Kleber Citilander achieved 89.5 seconds .

These results confirm that choosing the right all-season SUV tire can significantly impact safety and driving performance in winter conditions.

In the comprehensive 2024 Motor SUV All Season Tyre Test for size 235/60 R18, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV clearly stood out, taking first place thanks to its balanced performance on dry, wet and snowy roads, low noise and low rolling resistance.

Second place went to the Continental AllSeasonContact 2, which excelled especially on wet surfaces and achieved the lowest rolling resistance in the test. Third place went to the Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6, which confirmed its consistently high performance in all tested conditions .

In the mid-price category , the Falken EuroAll Season AS220 Pro scored points with excellent dry handling but weaker winter traction, while the Dębica Navigator 3 surprised with strong performance on snow but weaker wet performance. At the opposite end of the spectrum , the Imperial All Season Driver finished, which offers the lowest price but lags significantly, especially on wet and snowy roads.

The test confirms a general trend : premium all-season tires offer better overall performance and safety all year round, while cheaper models may be good in specific situations but generally compromise on performance.