Auto Bild All-season tire test for caravans and VANs 245/45 R18 2025

Auto Bild tested 9 all-season tires in the size 245/45 R18 along with reference summer and winter tires. The test revealed significant differences in performance between all-season tires, with differences of up to 9.7 m in wet braking and 12.4 km/h in aquaplaning resistance .
The best all-season tires came close to or even outperformed reference models in some disciplines, confirming that choosing a quality tire in the all-season category is key.

In dry braking, the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 dominated with a braking distance of 39.2 m from 100 km/h. The worst was the Rotalla Setula 4 Season RA03 – up to 45.3 m, a difference of 6.1 m. The reference summer tire stopped after 36.6 m, significantly ahead of all all-season models, while the winter tire needed 45.8 m .

In dry handling, the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 led with an average speed of 82.7 km/h, closely followed by the Continental – 82.5 km/h. The slowest was the Triangle SeasonX TA01 – 78.9 km/h. The reference summer tire again showed the best performance – 83.2 km/h, the winter tire reached 79.4 km/h .

The wet test results showed significant differences in the performance of the all-season tires. In wet braking, the Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 achieved the best result, stopping the vehicle in 47.6 meters. At the opposite end of the scale, the Rotalla tire finished in 55.0 meters, a difference of 7.4 meters - a crucial safety factor in real-world traffic.

For comparison, the reference summer tire braked in 43.7 meters, clearly outperforming all all-season tires. The reference winter tire, on the other hand, achieved a braking distance of 53.4 meters .

In wet handling, the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 achieved the highest average speed among all-season tires with a value of 68.4 km/h. The weakest result was again recorded by the Rotalla tire with a speed of 66.3 km/h. The summer reference tire achieved 69.1 km/h, confirming its dominance on wet roads, while the winter reference tire achieved 67.2 km/h.

In the straight-line aquaplaning test, the Bridgestone and Pirelli tires performed best, reaching a contact loss speed of 100.4 km/h. The Rotalla tire managed only 86.6 km/h, which is a difference of up to 13.8 km/h – a significant difference in terms of safety in heavy rain. The summer reference tire reached 100.0 km/h, the winter tire 93.1 km/h .

Even more significant differences were shown in the aquaplaning curve. The Pirelli tire achieved a lateral acceleration of 2.85 m/s², while the Vredestein only 2.34 m/s². The difference of 0.51 m/s² clearly shows the different level of stability in critical situations. The summer reference tire achieved 2.97 m/s², again surpassing all all-season tires, while the winter reference tire achieved 2.35 m/s² .

Snow tests clearly showed that modern all-season tires can offer surprisingly good winter performance. The Michelin CrossClimate 2 achieved the best braking result on snow, stopping from 50 km/h in just 29.8 meters. The longest braking distance among all-season tires was recorded by the Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus with a value of 31.9 meters .

The comparison with the reference tires is very interesting. The winter reference tire achieved a braking distance of 29.9 meters, which is practically the same as the best all-season tire. However, the summer tire completely failed in the snow – it needed up to 66.9 meters to stop, which is more than twice as long as the all-season tires. This difference clearly shows why summer tires are dangerous in winter.

The Auto Bild 2025 All-Season Campervan Tire Test confirmed that the quality of all-season tires varies significantly and that the right choice has a major impact on safety. The overall winner was the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3, which offered the most balanced performance on both dry and wet roads and very good results in terms of aquaplaning.

The Michelin CrossClimate 2 excelled in snow, where it performed close to the benchmark winter tire, making it an excellent choice for drivers who also drive in more challenging winter conditions. The test also showed that cheaper models have noticeably longer braking distances and weaker stability, which can be decisive in real traffic.

In conclusion : modern all-season tires can be a practical solution for motorhomes, but it's worth choosing proven premium brands.