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For optimal performance in warm and largely dry conditions, nothing beats a summer tyre. Motoring publication Autozeitung has looked at ten UHP tyre models in size 225/45 R18 95Y for its 2025 summer tyre test. Fitting the ten brands of tyre to a Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI, the Autozeitung test team evaluated each in wet and dry conditions, awarding a maximum of 150 points per category.
A fresh set of rims and wide tyres can significantly enhance a vehicle’s appearance. For compact cars, selecting the 225/40 R 18 tyre size provides both good looks and the promise of high performance. European motoring organisation ADAC has chosen this dimension for its 2025 summer tyre test, evaluating 18 products.
Christmas might be the most wonderful time of the year for Andy Williams, but at Tyrepress.com we prefer tyre testing season. That’s why we are thrilled to see the results for round one of Auto Bild’s summer tyre test. The well-known German motoring publication has continued the successful format of previous years and selected an enormous field of test candidates. In 2025, it is looking at 52 tyres in total, all in size 225/40 R18.
Optional sport tyres always deliver better performance, right? Not necessarily, says auto motor und sport (ams). When the German motoring publication tested the latest Porsche Macan Turbo Electric, the model they received didn’t arrive on standard 20-inch rims, rather with 22-inch wheels fitted with “performance tyres” – an option that costs £464 in the UK.
After conducting no less than six all-season and winter tyre tests in recent months, Auto Bild is well positioned to identify and acknowledge the tyre makers who have consistently produced safe, well-performing tyres. It has now done so, naming Pirelli its star amongst the all-season tyre makers for 2024/25 and Michelin the leading manufacturer of winter tyres. Continental and Goodyear also secure a podium place for both categories.
When Sportauto tested examined five brands of size 215/40 R18 summer tyres earlier this year, it tested them alongside an all-season model. This premium all-season product struggled against the summer tyres in temperatures well above the 20-degree mark, leading the motoring publication to conclude that “the all-season tyre is just a compromise” in summer conditions, especially when paired with sport cars such as the Hyundai i20 N it used for testing. Sportauto still holds this opinion, but it has now decided to test six of these “compromise” tyres – again in size 215/40 R18 – to answer a couple of important questions.
With rugged tread pattern and bold sidewall lettering, an all-terrain (A/T) tyre is a hench addition to any 4×4 or pick-up. They’re also an increasingly popular option for campervans. But does true off-road muscle lurk behind this aggressive appearance? To answer this question, specialist motorhome publication Promobil put seven size 255/55 R18 tyres A/T tyres to the test.
Although many owners rely upon it, the added traction of four-wheel drive doesn’t suffice alone to ensure safe driving on snow or ice. Fitting the right tyre is just as important, arguably more so. Winter tyres are a niche product in the UK, but unbeatable for anyone who needs grip in these harshest of conditions. To help you select the right product, Auto Bild Allrad tested 12 brands of size 245/45 R18 winter tyres for SUVs and 4x4s in a range of conditions. The test team also entered a summer tyre into the fray to highlight the massive difference in capabilities between regular and winter tyres in certain conditions.
All-season tyres are becoming increasingly popular, especially among drivers of four-wheel drive vehicles who seek a reliable, weather-independent solution for their everyday journeys. But not every all-season tyre lives up to its promises. Auto Bild Allrad has tested ten tyre models in size 245/45 R18 to determine how they perform under various conditions, including snow, wet roads, and dry surfaces.
In its latest test, Auto Bild Sportscars fits ten brands of winter tyre in the size 235/35 R19 on a BMW M135i to assess their performance across a range of conditions. Testers Henning Klipp and Dierk Möller encountered significant progress in winter tyre technology, particularly in snow and ice performance, but their testing but also highlighted ongoing challenges for some brands of winter tyre in wet and dry conditions.
Winter tyres may account for less than one per cent of the UK tyre retail market, but that hasn’t stopped Auto Express from putting seven models to the test in the run-up to the colder part of the year. For its 2024 winter tyre test, the publication focused on the popular 205/55 R16 size, evaluating the Continental WinterContact TS 870, Falken Eurowinter HS02, Goodride Snowmaster S608, Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3, Hankook i’cept RS3, Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 and Vredestein Wintrac.
As winter approaches, finding the right tyre for cold, wet, and potentially icy roads becomes a priority for many drivers. Tyre Reviews conducted an in-depth test of six ultra-high-performance winter tyres in size 235/35 R19 to find which will deliver the goods in the 2024/25 season.
Whether VW Golf, Vauxhall Astra, Ford Focus, Skoda Octavia, or Audi A3, nearly all compact car base models come with 205/55 R16 tyres. This tyre size dominates Europe’s aftermarket sales, and its popularity has led to a wide range of available products. However, this extensive selection can make it difficult to choose the best replacement tyre.
At the start of the week, AutoBild released the results of the qualification round for this year’s all-season tyre test. The finalists were chosen based on the shortest combined braking distances on wet and dry roads. Auto Bild assessed 15 popular all-season tyres in 225/50 R17, fitting each to a BMW 3 Series and subjecting them to 16 rigorous test processes designed to replicate a diverse range of real-world scenarios. After an initial 37-tyre qualifying round at the Automotive Testing Papenburg facility in Germany, the best-performing tyres underwent additional wet and dry testing at the Wachauring racetrack in Austria, followed by snow testing in the New Zealand Alps.
The tyre size 205/55 R16 is still the best-selling across Europe, and the team at Auto Build has once again selected this dimension for their latest winter tyre test. The German motoring publication has now published the results of the test’s qualifying round, which begins with 55 brands of winter tyre and ends with just 20. These last tyres standing will participate in further, in-depth testing to determine Auto Bild’s recommended winter tyres for the coming season.
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