The Autobild Winter Tyre Test 2024 for SUVs has once again highlighted a critical safety message: owning an SUV with all-wheel drive (AWD) does not guarantee safety in winter conditions. Many SUV owners assume that their vehicles are fully equipped to handle snow and ice due to AWD capabilities. However, this confidence can be misplaced. […]

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 […]