The 2026 automobile tire testing data released by the ADAC and ÖAMTC reveals that out of 16 tested all-season tires for small cars, only the Continental (ETR: CON) AllSeasonContact 2 achieved a “good” rating, highlighting persistent performance compromises across the broader market segment.
Here is the math. According to the ADAC and the Austrian automobile club ÖAMTC, summer conditions routinely subject tires to asphalt temperatures reaching 50 degrees Celsius, while winter environments plunge to minus 15 degrees Celsius.
The Bottom Line
Decoding the 2026 ADAC and ÖAMTC Tire Evaluations
The latest evaluation from the Allgemeiner Deutscher Automobil-Club (ADAC) and ÖAMTC analyzed 16 all-season tire models intended for small passenger vehicles.
Ganzjahresreifen müssen extreme Gegensätze bewältigen: Sommer mit 50 Grad heißem Asphalt, Winter mit minus 15 Grad sowie nasskalte Übergangszeiten, as the testing bodies noted in late June 2026.
Out of the entire field, the Continental (ETR: CON) AllSeasonContact 2 stood alone at the top. According to testing data published by ÖAMTC, this model überzeugt in allen Fahrsicherheitskriterien und erreicht als einziger mit einer Gesamtnote “gut” eine klare Kaufempfehlung — despite minor compromises regarding overall mileage tread life.
Performance Polarization Among Market Leaders
Right behind the market leader, the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF 3 and the Michelin CrossClimate 2 secured “satisfactory” ratings, weighed down by specific environmental shortcomings.
The Pirelli model exhibited weaknesses on winter road surfaces, whereas the Michelin variant posted vulnerabilities on wet asphalt. However, Michelin compensated in environmental impact assessments, capturing the top score in that specific category across the entire test group.
Five additional entries also landed in the satisfactory tier: Vredestein Quatrac, Hankook Kinergy 4S 2, Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3, Nokian Tyres Seasonproof 2, and GT Radial ClimateActive. Each of these products displayed verifiable drawbacks on at least one underlying surface type.
Steffan Kerbl of ÖAMTC noted that Diese Reifen können je nach Fahrprofil eine ordentliche Alternative darstellen — sofern die eigenen Fahrbedingungen mit den jeweiligen Stärken übereinstimmen. Vredestein, Hankook, and Goodyear managed favorable marks for their environmental footprint, while Nokian and GT Radial remained anchored at satisfactory for sustainability metrics.
Comparative Performance Breakdown
| Manufacturer & Model | Overall Rating | Key Strength | Primary Weakness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Continental AllSeasonContact 2 | Good | Driving safety across all criteria | Minor tread-life compromises |
| Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF 3 | Satisfactory | Balanced general handling | Weaknesses on winter surfaces |
| Michelin CrossClimate 2 | Satisfactory | Best-in-class environmental balance | Weaknesses on wet surfaces |
| Bridgestone Weather Control A005-Evo | Inadequate | None noted in current metrics | Very weak winter performance |
The Bottom Tier and Manufacturing Implications
Eight models failed to secure any recommendation from the testing authorities. Nexen N’Blue 4Season 2, Dunlop All Season 2, and Milever All Season Versat MC545 demonstrated clear shortcomings on dry pavement, with Nexen and Milever adding further deficits in winter operating conditions.
Meanwhile, Norauto 4 Seasons 2, Bridgestone Weather Control A005-Evo, Mastersteel All Weather 2, Roadhog RGAS02, and Tomason Allseason finished at the bottom of the field due to severe deficiencies in winter performance coupled with flaws in at least one other testing category.
The presence of a major brand like Bridgestone (TYO: 5108) in the non-recommended bracket warrants commercial scrutiny.
