Latvian drivers often face the same question in a shop or an online catalogue: are premium all-season tyres at 100-140 € apiece really that much better than budget options at 42-60 €? The answer is not intuitive - data from independent tests (ADAC, Auto Bild, Tyre Reviews, 2023-2025) prove that cheap tyres often turn out more expensive in the long run, and the safety difference in wet driving can be life-saving. This article compares all the main categories with real figures.
In Latvia, the popularity of all-season tyres has grown rapidly in recent years. Our climate - a damp autumn, mild winters with frequently above-zero temperatures, and a rainy spring - makes them a practical alternative to two separate sets. But this practicality also means that a tyre is used all year round, in a variety of conditions. That is exactly why tyre quality matters more to a Latvian driver than in places where winter is clear and predictable.
How the comparison was made - methodology
For this article to be useful and credible, it is important to understand where the data comes from. Tyre testing is a specialised field - you cannot rely on your own impressions from driving, because the differences between tyres are often too subtle to feel in everyday driving, yet entirely tangible in an emergency braking situation.
This article draws on data from several independent sources: ADAC's 2024 and 2025 all-season tyre tests (16-17 tyres each), Auto Bild's 2023, 2024 and 2025 mega-tests (up to 35 tyres at once), Tyre Reviews' 2024 test data (205/55 R16) and Stiftung Warentest data. The tests were carried out under standardised conditions - on wet and dry asphalt, in sizes from 185/65 R15 to 245/45 R18, with measurements in metres.
ADAC and Auto Bild tests are the industry standards in Europe. Every year the same laboratories, using identical test cars, compare dozens of tyres at once, ensuring comparable results. The price data comes from the Latvian market and European market references. The tyres are grouped into three categories:
- Budget tyres - mainly Chinese and Eastern European manufacturers, 38-75 € apiece in the 205/55 R16 size
- Mid-range tyres - Hankook, Nexen, Kleber, Debica, etc., 65-110 €
- Premium tyres - Michelin, Continental, Bridgestone, Pirelli, Goodyear, 90-140 €
Safety on wet roads - this is where the difference is greatest
If you don't have time to read the whole article, read this section. Wet braking distance is the most serious indicator that separates budget and premium tyres. Here the differences are not in percentages - they are in metres, and in metres that often determine whether a collision happens or not.
Why is wet braking so critical? In Latvia, rain, wet asphalt or wet snow are everyday occurrences. Statistically, 75% of all weather-related road accidents happen on a wet driving surface. A tyre's ability to pump water out of the contact patch and maintain grip with the road surface is the difference between controlled braking and dangerous skidding.
A good all-season tyre achieves this with a sophisticated rubber compound that stays flexible across a wide temperature range, and with a tread design that channels water away effectively. This technology requires investment in research and development - that is precisely the main reason why premium tyre manufacturers can charge higher prices.
ADAC/TCS 2025 test (225/45 R17, braking from 80 km/h)
The 2025 joint European automobile clubs' test is one of the most reliable sources. The testing was carried out in Spain under standardised conditions with one and the same car, changing only the tyres. The results speak for themselves:
| Tyre | Category | Wet braking (m) |
|---|---|---|
| Continental AllSeasonContact 2 | Premium | 31.3 m |
| Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 | Premium | 32.8 m |
| Pirelli Cinturato AS SF3 | Premium | 33.1 m |
| Barum Quartaris 5 | Budget | 38.4 m |
| APlus AS909 | Budget | 42.6 m |
| Arivo Carlorful A/S | Budget | 42.8 m |
ADAC calculated a dramatic fact: at the moment when the Continental has already come to a complete stop, the Arivo tyre is still moving at 41 km/h. The difference between the best and the worst - 11.5 metres. That is almost a full car length. Imagine a child or a cyclist 10 metres away - this difference can decide everything.
Important: the Barum Quartaris 5 is a product of a Continental subsidiary - it is not a completely unknown Chinese import. Even when linked to a major premium manufacturer, a budget tyre shows substantially lower safety figures.
Auto Bild 2023 mega-test (225/45 R17, braking from 100 km/h, 35 tyres)
Every year Auto Bild conducts one of the largest tyre tests in Europe. In 2023 it tested 35 all-season tyres at once - all manufacturers, all price levels. For a tyre to reach the final test, it first had to pass a qualifying round. Tyres that did not make it out of the qualifying round already showed dangerous characteristics there.
| Tyre | Category | Wet braking (m) | Difference vs. best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 | Premium | 45.0 m | - |
| Nexen N'Blue 4Season 2 | Mid-range | 48.8 m | +3.8 m |
| Barum Quartaris 5 | Budget | 49.2 m | +4.2 m |
| Linglong Grip Master 4S | Budget | 53.0 m | +8.0 m |
| Kormoran All Season | Budget | 54.4 m | +9.4 m |
| Goodride All Season Z-401 | Budget | 60.6 m | +15.6 m |
| Black Arrow All Season Dart 4S | Budget | 63.8 m | +18.8 m |
A difference of 18.8 metres is almost two car lengths. When braking from 100 km/h, at the moment the Bridgestone car has already stopped, the budget car is still travelling at roughly 47 km/h. This is no coincidence - at exactly this speed the risk of a fatal outcome in a collision with a pedestrian exceeds 80%.
The Nexen N'Blue 4Season 2 result is also notable: 48.8 m - only 3.8 m worse than the best premium tyre, yet cheaper than a good many of the premium options tested. This makes the Nexen one of the best budget/mid-range buys in this category.
The Tyre Reviews 2024 test (205/55 R16, from 80 km/h) painted an even more dramatic picture: the Bridgestone stopped in 33.2 m, while the budget Fronway took 48.7 m. That is a 46.7% longer braking distance - the largest percentage difference recorded in the history of modern all-season testing. In other words: for every metre a premium tyre covers while braking, a budget tyre covers one and a half.
On dry roads - the difference exists, but is smaller
Dry braking results are closer between the categories, but still significant. The typical difference between the best premium and the weakest budget tyre from 100 km/h is 5.7-7.6 metres. That is a less dramatic figure than in the case of wet braking, but still enough to avoid a collision in certain conditions.
Why is dry braking closer? On dry asphalt all tyres - both premium and budget - achieve effective grip with the road. The main physical difference arises in wet conditions, when water covers the driving surface and the tyre's tread becomes the main water-channelling mechanism. That is exactly where a premium tyre's higher-quality rubber compound and technologically more sophisticated tread design gain the upper hand.
| Test | Best premium (m) | Worst budget (m) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auto Bild 2023 (225/45 R17) | Michelin CC2: 37.7 m | Hifly All-Turi: 45.3 m | +7.6 m |
| ADAC 2025 (225/45 R17) | Pirelli SF3: 38.0 m | Barum Quartaris 5: 45.5 m | +7.5 m |
| Tyre Reviews 2024 (205/55 R16) | Pirelli SF3: 37.7 m | Fronway: 43.6 m | +5.9 m |
| Auto Bild SUV 2024 (245/45 R18) | Pirelli SF3: 37.7 m | Minerva: 43.4 m | +5.7 m |
The good news: in dry braking, mid-range tyres (Nexen, Hankook, Kleber) usually trail premium by only 2-4 metres. This means that switching from premium to mid-range on dry roads carries relatively little risk. Switching to budget tyres, however, already means a 5-8 metre loss.
Aquaplaning - budget tyres lose control sooner
Aquaplaning is a situation in which a tyre can no longer channel water away from the contact patch and literally "floats" on top of a layer of water, losing grip with the road. Steering and brakes practically stop working at this moment - the car goes wherever inertia takes it.
This situation is especially dangerous precisely because it can happen without warning - the speed is calm, there is no loud noise or dramatic sensation, but suddenly the car no longer responds to the steering. In wet motorway conditions with pools of water on the roadside or on the carriageway - exactly the kind that often form after Latvian rains - this risk is real.
The tests measure the speed at which a tyre begins to aquaplane. The higher the speed, the safer the tyre. Here is what the data reveals:
| Test | Best tyre | Worst budget | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews 2024 (205/55 R16) | Pirelli SF3: 84.2 km/h | Fronway: 70.2 km/h | 14.0 km/h |
| ADAC 2024 (205/55 R16) | Uniroyal: 82.3 km/h | Infinity Ecofour: 69.4 km/h | 12.9 km/h |
| Auto Bild SUV 2024 (245/45 R18) | Bridgestone: 75.5 km/h | Minerva: 64.3 km/h | 11.2 km/h |
Budget tyres start to aquaplane 11-14 km/h sooner than premium options. The practical meaning: on a rainy motorway at 80 km/h a premium tyre still keeps control, whereas the weaker budget tyre is already in the aquaplaning risk zone in this situation. Laterally (in a corner on a wet surface) a budget tyre retains only 62% of the premium tyres' grip on a water-covered road surface - a critical safety shortfall when changing lanes or in overtaking manoeuvres.
Tread wear - premium tyres last almost twice as long
The rate of tyre wear is one of those indicators that most drivers find hard to judge day to day. A tyre wears gradually, and even when the tread is already close to the minimum, the car still "drives normally" - until the moment it can no longer hold the road in the wet.
Tread depth directly affects safety: MIRA (UK) tests show that a tyre with a 3 mm tread stops 25% better than at the legal minimum (1.6 mm). That is 8 metres more braking distance from 80 km/h. A budget tyre, which starts with lower wet braking capacity and wears faster, quickly reaches the danger zone - sometimes before the driver even notices.
Independent test data on expected service life:
| Tyre category | Average service life |
|---|---|
| Budget tyres | 30,000-45,000 km |
| Mid-range tyres | 40,000-55,000 km |
| Premium tyres | 50,000-70,000 km |
The ADAC 2024 test recorded: the projected service life of the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 - approximately 68,000 km. In the Auto Bild 2024 test the Dunlop All Season 2 showed 67,410 km, while the weakest budget tyres - only 40,800 km. The difference between the best and the worst in the test was 26,600 km, or almost 40%.
What does this mean in practice? A driver who covers 15,000 km a year will get 4-4.5 years out of a premium tyre, but only 2-3 years out of a budget tyre. A new set has to be bought twice as often. It is precisely this difference that forms the basis for the TCO (total cost of ownership) analysis in a later section.
Fuel consumption and rolling resistance
A tyre is not a passive component - it actively consumes energy in the form of rolling resistance. Every time a tyre is compressed at the contact patch and then springs back into shape, heat is released. The higher the rolling resistance, the more fuel the engine spends producing this heat. That is energy not used for motion.
The EU tyre label rates fuel efficiency from A to E. Each step of the scale means roughly a 0.1 L/100 km difference in consumption. A typical premium all-season tyre gets a B or C rating; budget tyres - C or D.
The ADAC 2024 test showed a real fuel consumption difference between the most efficient and the least efficient tyre: 0.3 L/100 km. In the Auto Bild 2024 data: the Toyo Celsius AS2 rolling resistance - 7.38 kg/t (the best), the Linglong Grip Master 4S - 9.45 kg/t (the worst). The difference is 28%. Tyre Reviews 2024: Michelin CrossClimate 2 - 6.98 kg/t, budget Fronway - 7.62 kg/t.
Fuel cost calculation over 60,000 km at 1.50 €/L:
- a 0.1 L/100 km difference → 60 litres → 90 € saved
- a 0.2 L/100 km difference → 120 litres → 180 € saved
- a 0.3 L/100 km difference → 180 litres → 270 € saved
It is important to understand: these savings accumulate gradually - at roughly 1.50 € per 1,000 km at a 0.1 L difference. Every month the money stays in your pocket rather than going to the fuel station.
Noise level - here budget tyres can compete
Noise is the only category in which budget tyres sometimes not only match but even overtake premium options. It is an important factor for drivers whose priority is in-cabin comfort.
Why are budget tyres competitive in the noise category? One reason is the rubber compound - softer rubber sometimes absorbs vibrations better, producing less noise. But this same soft rubber wears out faster. It is a trade-off: quieter driving paid for with a shorter service life and weaker wet braking properties.
- Tyre Reviews 2024 (205/55 R16): Michelin CC2 - 70.9 dB, Fronway (budget) - 71.1 dB. The difference is only 0.2 dB - completely imperceptible to the human ear.
- Auto Express 2025 (225/45 R17): the Sailun Atrezzo 4Seasons (budget) received a 100% score in the noise category - the quietest tyre in the entire test, beating all the premium options.
- The typical real-world difference between premium and budget tyres overall: 2-3 dB - found in studies to be almost imperceptible to human perception.
Conclusion: if your primary concern is cabin quietness and your budget is very limited, certain budget tyres can offer pleasant driving comfort. But you must be aware that this comfort is achieved at the expense of safety and durability.
Price comparison on the Latvian market
The Latvian all-season tyre market has grown considerably in recent years. At present, in a single popular size (205/55 R16) there are more than 200 different offer options available, from 42 to 318 € apiece. Such a range can confuse even an experienced driver. Below - indicative price categories by size:
| Size | Budget (€/pc.) | Mid-range (€/pc.) | Premium (€/pc.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 185/65 R15 | 38-52 | 55-75 | 75-105 |
| 195/65 R15 | 42-58 | 60-80 | 80-110 |
| 205/55 R16 | 42-60 | 65-90 | 90-140 |
| 215/55 R17 | 50-70 | 75-105 | 105-155 |
| 225/45 R17 | 55-75 | 80-110 | 110-160 |
| 225/50 R17 | 55-80 | 85-120 | 120-170 |
| 235/55 R18 | 65-90 | 95-135 | 135-190 |
At the point of purchase, the difference between a budget and a premium set (4 pieces, 205/55 R16) is approximately 280 €. That is a real and noticeable figure. But it is only part of the picture - the full picture is shown by the total cost analysis.
Total cost analysis (TCO) - over a 60,000 km horizon
TCO, or "Total Cost of Ownership", is a method that calculates not just the purchase price but all the costs associated with using tyres over a given period. This approach reveals the true economic landscape, which is often the opposite of what intuition demands.
Comparison in the 205/55 R16 size, fuel price 1.50 €/L, base consumption 7 L/100 km, 60,000 km in total (~4 years at 15,000 km/year).
| Cost | Budget | Mid-range | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price per piece | ~50 € | ~80 € | ~120 € |
| Set (4 pcs.) | 200 € | 320 € | 480 € |
| Expected service life | ~35,000 km | ~50,000 km | ~60,000 km |
| Number of sets over 60,000 km | 2 sets | ~1.2 sets | 1 set |
| Total tyre cost | 400 € | 384 € | 480 € |
| EU label fuel class | D (typical) | C (typical) | B (typical) |
| Additional fuel cost vs. class B (60,000 km) | +270 € | +180 € | +90 € |
| Total TCO cost | 670 € | 564 € | 570 € |
| Cost per 1,000 km | 11.17 € | 9.40 € | 9.50 € |
Here is a paradox that many buyers do not see before purchase: budget tyres are the cheapest at the point of buying, yet the most expensive to run. Over 60,000 km a budget set costs approximately 100 € more than premium and 106 € more than mid-range tyres - including fuel costs and the purchase of a second set.
Why? The maths is simple. A budget set at 200 € wears out over ~35,000 km - over 60,000 km you need two sets, or 400 €. A premium set at 480 € lasts the whole 60,000 km. On top of that, a premium tyre consumes 0.2 L/100 km less fuel, saving 180 € on fuel. The result: premium "gives back" 100 € over the seasons.
The mid-range shows the best economics - 564 € in total, or 9.40 € per 1,000 km. It is the best compromise between purchase price and long-term costs.
Comparison of specific brands - who should buy what
A brand alone does not guarantee quality - products from one and the same manufacturer can include both the world's best premium tyres and budget-segment products with mediocre performance. In this section - specific models and their test results.
Premium brands: tested records
Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 is currently recognised as the winner of the 2024-2025 tests in several categories. The tyre won Tyre Reviews 2024, Auto Express 2024 and 2025, and received an excellent rating in Auto Bild SUV 2024. Its strongest point is dry and wet braking (37.7 m dry from 100 km/h) and excellent aquaplaning protection (84.2 km/h). The only drawback compared with other premium options - a shorter tread life (~33,700 km), which means earlier replacement.
Continental AllSeasonContact 2 is the winner of ADAC 2025 (overall score 2.1 out of 5) and Auto Bild SUV 2024. It posted the best wet braking result in the ADAC 2025 test - just 31.3 m from 80 km/h. The tread lasts approximately 48,000-49,000 km, which is a good figure for the balance between safety and durability. If you have to choose just one all-season tyre with no compromises, the AllSeasonContact 2 is a very solid choice.
Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 dominates the wet braking category in several independent tests: 33.2 m (Tyre Reviews), 45.0 m from 100 km/h (Auto Bild 2023). This is a tyre for drivers for whom wet safety is the absolute priority. Note: its rolling resistance (8.71 kg/t) is higher than its competitors', which means slightly higher fuel consumption.
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 is the best choice in terms of durability. Its projected service life - approximately 68,000 km - is a test record. The tyre was the first all-season tyre ever to receive an ADAC "Gut" (good) rating (2024), and it repeated this achievement in 2025. Its snow braking result - 22.1 m from 30 km/h - is almost on a par with a genuine winter tyre. If you use one set all year round and do not want to replace it too often, the Goodyear is the financially smartest premium choice.
Michelin CrossClimate 2 remains competitive, especially in snow braking and rolling resistance (6.98 kg/t - the lowest in the test). Michelin promises a 60,000 mile (more than 96,000 km) mileage warranty in the US market. In European conditions the real service life is approximately 55,000-65,000 km. In the latest tests it trails the Pirelli SF3 and Continental ASC2 slightly in wet and dry braking, but it is still one of the best options.
Mid-range: a safe compromise
Nexen N'Blue 4Season 2 is the best budget/mid-range option, confirmed by the fact that it was one of the few tyres to reach the final 16 in Auto Bild 2023 out of 35 initial entrants. Wet braking - 48.8 m, dry - 39.2 m. A sensible choice for drivers whose budget is not flexible but for whom proven safety matters.
Hankook Kinergy 4S2 and Vredestein Quatrac Pro regularly appear in the top half of tests at 80-110 € apiece. Both tyres show good wet braking results - close to premium options - and a sensible wear rate. If you have a mid-range car and average annual mileage, this segment offers the most favourable balance of cost and safety.
Kleber Quadraxer 3 (a Michelin subsidiary) is especially attractive on the Latvian market - a price of approximately 75-100 € apiece, good snow braking and acceptable wet and dry braking properties. Thanks to Michelin's technological base, this tyre shows better results than independent budget brands.
Budget brands: a wide range between acceptable and dangerous
In the budget segment the differences are very large - here there are both reasonably acceptable tyres and ones that receive a "not recommended" rating in test results. It is important to understand: not all budget brands are the same.
Sailun Atrezzo 4Seasons - in Auto Express 2025 it scored 95.2% overall, which was last place in the test, yet it was the quietest tyre of all those tested. In wet braking it trailed the best by 14.5%. Suitable for city drivers with low mileage and a very limited budget. Not recommended for long motorway journeys in wet conditions.
Nexen N'Blue 4Season 2 - although it is sometimes classified as budget/mid-range, this tyre is clearly distinct from the lower budget tier. As mentioned earlier, it reached the final 16 in the Auto Bild mega-test - a significant mark of quality.
Kormoran All Season (a Michelin brand for Eastern Europe) - did not reach the Auto Bild 2023 final, with wet braking of 54.4 m (+9.4 m vs. the best). Although Michelin is the manufacturer, this tyre is positioned in a lower price segment, and that is clearly reflected in the safety figures.
Goodride Z-401, Linglong Grip Master 4S - in wet braking they post 60.6 m and 53.0 m respectively from 100 km/h - that is 15.6 m and 8.0 m more than the best tyre. Linglong also posted the highest rolling resistance in the test (9.45 kg/t). Not recommended for Latvian conditions, where wet roads are the norm.
Black Arrow, Arivo, APlus and other Chinese budget brands - received "not recommended" or "fail" ratings in ADAC 2025 and Auto Bild 2023. In wet braking they post a 10-19 m longer distance than the best tyres. ADAC directly warned that these tyres pose an increased accident risk in wet European conditions.
What an extra 18 metres means - a safety perspective
The numbers in the tables are precise, but often abstract. Let us try to translate them into a real safety risk that is relevant to every Latvian driver.
In Latvia, as in other Baltic countries, wet and slippery roads prevail for more than six months a year. October, November, February, March - in these months rain, wet snow and periods of black ice are the everyday norm, not the exception. It is precisely in these conditions that most serious road accidents in Latvia happen.
In wet conditions 75% of all weather-related road accidents occur. Rain increases the accident risk by an average of 34-38%. It is precisely in these conditions that budget tyres are most dangerous - and precisely in these conditions that tyre quality most affects the outcome.
When the Continental tyre has come to a complete stop while braking from 80 km/h, a car on the worst budget tyre is still moving at 41 km/h at that moment. What happens if there is a pedestrian, a cyclist or a child on this stretch of road?
- An impact at 30 km/h: approximately a 10% risk that the pedestrian is killed
- An impact at 40 km/h: approximately a 30-40% risk
- An impact at 50 km/h: more than an 80% risk
These are not theoretical figures - they are drawn from real road-accident medical data. And they mean that a difference in braking distance shifts the likely consequences of an accident from "possibly survivable" to "most likely fatal".
There is also a broader context: in the UK in 2023, tyre-related accidents left 190 people killed or seriously injured - 29% more than the previous year. These are not just statistics - they are real families who have suffered because someone skimped on tyre safety.
The EU tyre label - how to read it before buying
Since 2021, all tyres sold in Europe must carry a mandatory label - this is a requirement of EU regulation 2020/740. The label provides standardised information on three key indicators, and it is affixed to every tyre box:
- Fuel efficiency (A-E) - A is the best class; each step down means roughly 0.1 L/100 km of additional consumption. The difference between class A and class E = approximately 0.5 L/100 km, or more than 450 € in fuel over 60,000 km.
- Wet grip (A-E) - A is the best class; the difference between class A and class E can mean up to 18 metres more braking from 80 km/h. This is the most significant safety indicator on the label.
- External noise (A-C with a dB figure) - A is the quietest class; important for the environment, but less crucial for cabin comfort.
How to use this in practice: before buying, always check the wet grip class. A tyre with a class B wet grip can stop 6-9 metres shorter than a tyre with a class D. If you see two tyres at a similar price but with different wet grip classes - prioritise the higher class. Safety is not something to compromise on.
What to choose - summary recommendations
Three years of independent test data, more than 100 tyres tested, six independent test centres - such a research base allows unambiguous conclusions to be drawn. Here are recommendations for different types of situation:
- If your budget is flexible (or you cover high mileage) - invest in the premium segment. The Pirelli Cinturato AS SF3, Continental AllSeasonContact 2, Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3, Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 or Michelin CrossClimate 2 all show excellent safety figures and, in the long run, as the TCO analysis shows, are no more expensive than budget options.
- If your budget is limited (150-250 € for a set) - the mid-range is the best compromise. The Hankook Kinergy 4S2, Vredestein Quatrac Pro, Nexen N'Blue 4Season 2 or Kleber Quadraxer 3 show considerably better safety figures than budget tyres for 20-40 € extra per piece.
- If budget is the only option - choose the Nexen N'Blue 4Season 2 or the Sailun Atrezzo 4Seasons. Avoid unknown Chinese brands (Black Arrow, Arivo, APlus, Goodride) that have received "fail" ratings in ADAC and Auto Bild test results.
- The key takeaway - never choose a tyre by price alone. As the TCO analysis shows, a budget set is the most expensive choice in the long run, and it is also the least safe choice on a wet road surface. At the very least, always check the EU label's wet grip class and choose no lower than class C.
About the data and sources
Unlike many tyre comparisons, the data used in this article does not come from manufacturers' advertising materials, but from independent third-party tests. Tyre manufacturers could not influence the test results - the tyres are tested anonymously, bought from ordinary retail networks.
Sources used:
- ADAC (the German Automobile Club) all-season tyre test in 2024 and 2025
- Auto Bild all-season tyre mega-tests in 2023, 2024 and 2025 (in sizes R16, R17, R18)
- Tyre Reviews independent test in 2024 (205/55 R16)
- Auto Express all-season tyre test in 2024 and 2025
- TCS (the Swiss Touring Club) 2024 test
- Stiftung Warentest (Germany) all-season tyre test
- EU Tyre Labelling Regulation 2020/740
- Latvian market price data
Braking distances can vary depending on the type of car, the road surface temperature, the driver's reaction time and the testing conditions. All the figures given were obtained under standardised laboratory test conditions. Test sizes: 205/55 R16, 225/45 R17, 225/50 R17, 245/45 R18. Prices are indicative and may vary depending on the point of sale and special offers.
