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AUTO BILD tyre test 2026: 225/40 R18
AUTO BILD compared 5 tyres in size 225/40 R18.
VW Golf R
Positions follow the original publisher classification.
Discipline positions compare tyres within this test and are separate from the overall finishing order.
Overall results are reproduced from the linked secondary report; the full original score sheet has not been independently checked.
Unavailable source values are shown as — and are not estimated.
| Published overall result | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Goodyear Vector All Season 4 | — · Exemplary |
| 2. | Continental AllSeasonContact 2 | — · Exemplary |
| 3. | Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport | — · Exemplary |
| 4. | Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 | — · Exemplary |
| 5. | Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 | — · Good |
Goodyear Vector All Season 4
Goodyear Vector All Season 4: 1/5. AUTO BILD · Published overall result: — (Exemplary).
- Published overall result: — · 1/5
- Best discipline position: Snow cornering (1/5)
- Lowest discipline position: Exterior noise (4/5)
| Dry braking (m) | 37.9 |
|---|---|
| Dry handling – objective (km/h) | 99.8 |
| Wet braking (m) | 51.1 |
| Wet handling – objective (km/h) | 74.7 |
| Wet circle cornering (s) | 19.85 |
| Longitudinal aquaplaning (km/h) | 87.8 |
| Cornering aquaplaning (m/sec2) | 2.11 |
| Snow braking (m) | 29.3 |
| Snow traction (N) | 2310 |
| Snow handling – objective (km/h) | 54.3 |
| Snow cornering (m/sec2) | 4.16 |
| Exterior noise (dB) | 64.6 |
| Rolling resistance (kg/t) | 7.61 |
Continental AllSeasonContact 2
Continental AllSeasonContact (★72) 2: 2/5. AUTO BILD · Published overall result: — (Exemplary).
- Published overall result: — · 2/5
- Best discipline position: Dry handling – objective (1/5)
- Lowest discipline position: Snow traction (5/5)
| Dry braking (m) | 38.1 |
|---|---|
| Dry handling – objective (km/h) | 101.1 |
| Wet braking (m) | 51.3 |
| Wet handling – objective (km/h) | 74.3 |
| Wet circle cornering (s) | 20.24 |
| Longitudinal aquaplaning (km/h) | 83.8 |
| Cornering aquaplaning (m/sec2) | 1.97 |
| Snow braking (m) | 29.6 |
| Snow traction (N) | 2142 |
| Snow handling – objective (km/h) | 54 |
| Snow cornering (m/sec2) | 4.01 |
| Exterior noise (dB) | 64 |
| Rolling resistance (kg/t) | 8.49 |
Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport
Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport: 3/5. AUTO BILD · Published overall result: — (Exemplary).
- Published overall result: — · 3/5
- Best discipline position: Exterior noise (1/5)
- Lowest discipline position: Wet circle cornering (5/5)
| Dry braking (m) | 37 |
|---|---|
| Dry handling – objective (km/h) | 99.4 |
| Wet braking (m) | 50.1 |
| Wet handling – objective (km/h) | 73.5 |
| Wet circle cornering (s) | 20.64 |
| Longitudinal aquaplaning (km/h) | 86.9 |
| Cornering aquaplaning (m/sec2) | 2.04 |
| Snow braking (m) | 29.1 |
| Snow traction (N) | 2272 |
| Snow handling – objective (km/h) | 54 |
| Snow cornering (m/sec2) | 4.02 |
| Exterior noise (dB) | 63.7 |
| Rolling resistance (kg/t) | 7.53 |
Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3: 4/5. AUTO BILD · Published overall result: — (Exemplary).
- Published overall result: — · 4/5
- Best discipline position: Cornering aquaplaning (1/5)
- Lowest discipline position: Wet braking (4/5)
| Dry braking (m) | 36.8 |
|---|---|
| Dry handling – objective (km/h) | 99.7 |
| Wet braking (m) | 51.8 |
| Wet handling – objective (km/h) | 74.3 |
| Wet circle cornering (s) | 20.07 |
| Longitudinal aquaplaning (km/h) | 91.7 |
| Cornering aquaplaning (m/sec2) | 2.38 |
| Snow braking (m) | 29.9 |
| Snow traction (N) | 2242 |
| Snow handling – objective (km/h) | 53.7 |
| Snow cornering (m/sec2) | 4.02 |
| Exterior noise (dB) | 64.2 |
| Rolling resistance (kg/t) | 7.98 |
Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6
Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6: 5/5. AUTO BILD · Published overall result: — (Good).
- Published overall result: — · 5/5
- Best discipline position: Longitudinal aquaplaning (2/5)
- Lowest discipline position: Wet braking (5/5)
| Dry braking (m) | 37.6 |
|---|---|
| Dry handling – objective (km/h) | 99.1 |
| Wet braking (m) | 53 |
| Wet handling – objective (km/h) | 73.5 |
| Wet circle cornering (s) | 20.12 |
| Longitudinal aquaplaning (km/h) | 87.9 |
| Cornering aquaplaning (m/sec2) | 2.08 |
| Snow braking (m) | 30.4 |
| Snow traction (N) | 2147 |
| Snow handling – objective (km/h) | 53 |
| Snow cornering (m/sec2) | 3.99 |
| Exterior noise (dB) | 65.6 |
| Rolling resistance (kg/t) | 8.88 |
AUTO BILD · Secondary measurement source: www.tyrereviews.com