9 of the BEST All Season Tyres Tested and Explained

With the promise of one tyre to work in all conditions, all season tyres are a rapidly growing market segment.

To find out which of these all season tyres is best, and whether they can match a summer and winter tyre, the 2020 Tyre Reviews all season tyre test has tested nine of the best 225/45 R17 all season tyres on the market, and included a summer and winter tyre as reference.

Each set of tyres will be tested for their levels of grip in the dry, wet and snow, have their noise and comfort levels assessed, and their rolling resistance measured, meaning this test should be a complete overview of a tyres performance.

Unfortunately we were unable to conduct wear testing for this test, but it's something we will be working on for next years testing.

The overall score weighting was based on 30% wet, 25% dry, 25% snow, 10% noise and comfort, and 10% rolling resistance. Further details of the breakdown can be found in the video.

The tyres on test are:

Bridgestone Weather Control A005
Cooper Discoverer All Season
Continental AllSeasonContact
Giti GitiAllSeason
Goodyear Vector 4 Season Gen 3
Hankook Kinergy 4S2
Michelin CrossClimate+
Nexen N Blue 4Season WH17
Vredestein Quatrac Pro
Winter - Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+
Summer - Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

0:00 Introduction
1:07 Tyres on Test
1:39 Snow Testing
6:19 Wet Testing
10:53 Dry Testing
15:34 Noise and Comfort Testing
17:30 FINAL RESULTS

[justjosh]

I never knew I was so interested in tyres until I watched a 25 min video on tyres

[jm]

I like how you stated that each test was 'blind'; such that you did not know what tire you were on during a given test... brilliant. Best tire reviews ever.

[V_JFN]

The effort and quality put into the production of these videos is incredible as always. Thank you again! Tyres are SO Important!

[skcjocj]

Got 60, 000km from Vector 4Seasons Gen 1, used in Sahara sand, Alpine snow, and Vmax autobahn runs (limited to 240 kph) between -15C to +40C. Never once left me stranded or out of control :) Set of replacement Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 just ordered after this excellent review :D

[andrewrobertson]

This Scotsman is grateful for your snow when taking the dogs somewhere nice for a walk or going in search of adventure. Great stuff, as always.

[blacksaxcam]

This is great content, Jonathan! Great to know you've been testing blind, and I love to the two sets of ratings--living in Canada I've been struggling through the different categories and naming schemes from different markets, and this helps. Cheers

[sirgalahad]

This is a real world test for all season tires. Thank you for this. I use Michelin CC+ on my both cars and I'm pleased with both summer and winter performance.

[ryanthomastew]

24:49 was exactly what I needed to hear...glad I listened all the way the near end. You do such a wonderful job on these videos!

[albertovicinanza]

Fantastic test, I really love that you explain how every tyre feels and drives, numbers are only part of the story.
Can't wait for you to start testing wear as well, personally wear is not a huge concern but to most people I talk to it is.

[ajcolon]

Some of the most meticulous, comprehensive and objective product testings out there, of tires or otherwise, anywhere. Very helpful. Keep it up, Jonathan!

[giannakisd]

I would like to thank you for making such a detailed video. I ended up purchasing a set of Goodyear Vector 4S Gen-3 for my 2006 Subaru Forester. I live in northern Greece and while snowy days are few and far apart, I do some mountain escapes which might be snowy. I have just completed the first 1000 km and I truly believe that it is the best tyre I have ever owned. Amazing and progressive performance in the wet and unbelievable performance in the snow!
Thanks again for making the video and for helping us make the best choice!

[alexsmikle]

Great reviews. Got the A005 front and back recently, just in time as weather has just turned in the UK, great tire, got this as I do a lot millage on motorway, waterlogged motorways, people braking hard and coming to a sudden stop on the motorway.
Very pleased so far with the A005

[keithbrown]

It’s the Goodyear vector 4 seasons for me I have the gen 2 no faults at all with them I have used them for the last 6 years never let me down and I do a lot of miles in them, will be upgrading to the gen 3 . A lot of information in this review, keep up the good work 👍

[AKLAU]

Always a pleasure watching your videos! Since I live in the south of the UK I guess the deciding factor on which of the top 3 to go with, since they are so closely matched, is the price! Always very informative videos and I just wish this level of tyre knowledge was more widely known by members of the public!

[dct]

This video was exceptional. Your level of clarity was extremely high, presentation high and use case high as well. Thank you.

[Zyzzyx]

Bought my CrossClimate tires last year mostly on your recommendations, love them. Will be watching for more videos like this in a couple years (ok, and will watch all your videos until then) when the other car will be ready for new tires.

[csp]

Fantastic test, I've got the Bridgestone A005's on my wife's car, loved how good it is in bad weather as well as still having great summer braking. I'll probably get them for mine when I need to change them!

[JacesOwnWorld]

This is the best Tire comparison video I have yet to see. I really loved how you took out the outlier of you knowing what tire you’re testing, out of the equation. Very well done!

[evansisgreat]

I just revisited the previous all season tyres and was having trouble because of updated versions, this is amazing timing. Watched every second of those ads for you too :)

[alexanderh.]

Best tire channel. These tests must be hell to make, but trust me your viewers appreciate this so much.