All season tires are pretty straight forward. They are the best of both worlds. Meaning, they can be used in summers, instead of “summer” tires, and they can be used in colder envorinments instead of … yup you guessed it, winter tires.
Now choosing an all-season tire on the other hand, is a lot different story, and for that you should visit my main all-season tires page.
As this page is actually the archives for all the reviews/comparisons I’ve published in all-season tires’ category.
In general, each tire has its own set of strong points and opportunities for betterment across the spectrum of driving experiences. The Firestone Destination LE3 excels in the following: Dry performance, with superior straight-line grip and more responsive handling during cornering. Reduced…
The Continental ProContact TX stands out in its class with impressive dry and wet performance, marked by excellent grip, braking, and handling. Moreover, the tire excels in winter conditions, providing reliable traction on ice and snow, despite lacking the 3-Peak Mountain Snowflake…
So overall it comes down to what you want. I mean, the Michelin Defender 2 excels in dry performance due to its superior grip and streamlined central ribs, and steering response. In wet conditions, Goodyear's flexible tread outperforms Michelin's stiffer design. And…
In this review of grand touring all-season tires, each model excels in areas like handling, winter performance, quietness, and fuel efficiency. This guide is designed to help drivers choose the right tire for their needs, whether for daily drives or varied weather…
Well the Nexen N Blue is pretty great in some parts, but severely lacks in others. In dry environment/set-up, the tire offers decent overall handling, but lacks in directional grip. While the opposite happens on wet roads, where it offers decent braking,…
So we have pretty mixed up results here. In winter conditions, Advantage Control excels on ice, while it's counterpart performs better on snow. For wet traction, BFG has superior siping and softer tread, leading in water expulsion, while Goodyear’s stiffer rubber limits…
In summary, when comparing both boys here, you get very unique results. The Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS+ offers superior dry longitudinal grip due to optimal rubber-to-road contact and less weight, although it lags slightly in handling because of delayed steering response. And although…
In conclusion, the Dunlop Sport All Season tire presents a mixed performance across various parameters. It although lacks in dry and wet braking, it's overall handling and steering response (in both environments) are doing okay. Though the tire does the opposite in…
So overall, the Pirelli SF2 comes with a lot of surprises and drawbacks. On dry roads, it offers superior traction and steering responsiveness, thanks to it's well-designed tread and internal architecture. However, in wet conditions, it falls short, particularly in wet lap…
Both ultra high-performance all-season tires have unique performance metrics. In terms of dry performance, the Pirelli P Zero All Season Plus edges out with its impressive lateral grip and steering responsiveness. However, when it comes to straight-line grip, the tire lacks to…
In summary, the Falken EuroAll Season AS210 offers a mixed bag of traits across various performance metrics. Its dry performance is compromised by less than optimal longitudinal grip and braking smoothness, partly due to its heavier construction and tread design. Though, it…
In comparing both tires, you get to know that they are very different performance wise. So it all comes down to your specific needs. The Pirelli Scorpion AS Plus 3 outperforms in dry conditions and tread longevity, offering enhanced grip and handling.…
In conclusion, the Kleber Quadraxer 3 stands out for its robust performance on dry roads, providing remarkable longitudinal traction due to its directional tread pattern, central lugs, and rounded contact patch. However, it exhibits an average lateral grip and could benefit from…
So overall, it boils down to your specific preference. I mean, for overall dry performance, the Goodyear outperforms, with its better road connectivity, allowing for quicker braking and faster handling (as seen by its lap times on tests). On the flip side,…
In conclusion, the Vredestein Quatrac Pro is a well-rounded tire that excels in various aspects, offering impressive performance across different road conditions. First off, it comes as the absolute best (at least right now), in terms of overall wet performance. While on…
In essence, each tire excels in specific areas, making the choice dependent on individual driving conditions and priorities. The Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady offers superior wet and winter performance, with thermally adaptive rubber and efficient groove configurations, and provides a smoother ride over…
Both tires have notable attributes and areas of specializations. The G-MAX AS-05 stands out for its directional grip, benefiting from its 3 longitudinally aligned ribs and enhanced braking efficacy. While it offers decent ride comfort, it's in wet and winter conditions that…
Both tires rocks in separate sections. In dry conditions, the Bridgestone outperforms with superior traction and handling, while in wet settings, the Continental has the edge due to better siping and hydroplaning resistance. For snowy terrains, QuietTrack excels on ice, while it's…