In preparation for the upcoming winter season, AUTO BILD conducted its extensive winter tire supertest, evaluating 53 winter tires in the popular size 205/55 R16, commonly fitted on vehicles like the VW Golf, Opel Astra, Skoda Octavia, Ford Focus, and Audi A3. Qualification Process The initial phase involved a rigorous safety check focusing on braking […]

All-season tires are getting more and more attention from both consumers and testing organizations. There are several reasons for this, but the main one is clear: over the past 10 years, they have made significant advancements and are now a viable alternative to winter tires for mild climates. There are additional reasons why these tires […]

As in every year, ADAC is carefully testing a large number of winter tires in two sizes this year—205/55 R16 and 215/55 R17. ADAC’s methodology slightly differs from other organizations, leading to a somewhat different final ranking. What makes ADAC’s methodology unique? It uses the so-called knockout effect, which prevents tires with significant shortcomings from […]

Last week, we witnessed a comprehensive comparison of winter tire braking distances conducted by Autobild, serving as a qualifier for the major test. Autobild’s serious commitment to tire testing is further demonstrated by the fact that a few days later, a similar braking distance test was conducted, this time focusing on the increasingly popular all-season […]

Autobild, as every year, sifted through all major and lesser-known winter tire models with its braking distance test. From these, it selected the best ones for a thorough testing. The initial qualification focused on braking tests—braking from a speed of 50 km/h on snow and from 80 km/h on a wet road. Only 20 tires […]