AutoBild Sportscars tested eight sporty summer tyres in staggered fitment — 255/35 R19 96Y (front) and 275/35 R19 100Y (rear) — on a BMW Z4 roadster at the Wachauring proving ground in Austria. This dimension is also used on the BMW M3/M4 (F80/F82), Toyota GR Supra, and Lexus RC F. The field ranged from premium […]

AUTO BILD’s annual summer tyre mega-test for 2026 put 50 tyres through a gruelling braking qualification before selecting the top 20 for the full test program. Tested on a BMW 5 Series (G60) in size 245/45 R19 102Y, the finalists were evaluated across three weighted categories: Wet (40%), Dry (40%), and Cost (20%). Testing took […]

Tyre Reviews has released its big summer tyre test for 2026, putting 12 tyres through a comprehensive evaluation in the popular 225/45 R17 size on a Volkswagen Golf GTI. All tyres were purchased anonymously from the open market. Nine individual disciplines were tested across four main categories: wet, dry, comfort/noise, and economy. The result: two […]

Vredestein has announced the Quatrac Pro 2, a new ultra-high-performance (UHP) all-season tyre set for a summer 2026 launch. The model replaces the Quatrac Pro and targets the growing segment of drivers who want year-round capability without compromising on performance — particularly relevant for EV and high-powered vehicle owners. Tread Design and Compound The Quatrac […]

Each year, AutoBild takes a fresh look at one of the most versatile tyre segments: all-season tyres. These “365-day solutions” promise to handle anything from summer heat to icy mornings — a tempting offer for drivers in moderate climates who’d rather skip the seasonal swap. In its latest test (October 2025 issue), AutoBild compared ten […]