Off-Road Tires Fall Short in ADAC's Latest Test: No "Good" Ratings for Any All-Terrain Tire
No off-road tire can single-handedly guarantee satisfaction in all off-road conditions.
Take a look at the latest test results from ADAC, and you'll find that no off-road tire managed to impress. These eight all-terrain tires were put to the test against a passenger car all-season tire with a snowflake symbol, and the results were underwhelming.
The ADAC tested these large-treaded tires on dry, wet, snow, and gravel surfaces. Unfortunately, when it comes to driving safety on paved surfaces, they're not the best choice. The ADAC estimates that "most of these tires spend the majority of their lifespan on paved roads," which raises concerns about traffic safety.
None of the tires received a "good" rating, and the results on dry and wet roads were disappointing. The biggest flaw of the models in the test was their braking behavior on wet roads. While they struggled on paved roads, they did show some promise on snow-covered tracks, with two models coming close to the reference tire, but still falling short.
The Best Performers Score "Satisfactory"
Despite the lackluster overall results, ADAC did not label any of the test tires as "defective." They did, however, award a "satisfactory" rating four times, "adequate" ratings three times, and a single "defective" rating.
The Yokohama Geolandar A/T G015 was the clear winner with an overall rating of 2.9. The Falken Wildpeak A/T3WA, General Tire Grabber AT3, and Matador MP72 Izzarda A/T2 also received "satisfactory" ratings.
For these off-road enthusiasts who occasionally venture off the beaten path, are all-terrain tires necessary? According to the ADAC, those who only drive off paved roads occasionally are safer with high-quality all-season tires. All-terrain tires might be useful for those off-roading often, but they should be chosen carefully.
If you're looking for all-season tire recommendations, you might want to check out models like the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3. However, recent tests have shown it to score lower compared to other options[4]. For a more detailed comparison, you might find it helpful to look at the latest ADAC or Auto Zeitung tests on all-season tires[1][3].
For all-terrain tires, remember that they are designed for mixed on-road and off-road use, but come with heavier construction and potential drawbacks like increased noise and decreased fuel efficiency compared to all-season tires. However, they are ideal for those who frequently drive off the paved roads. Unfortunately, specific all-terrain tire recommendations in the context of ADAC's tests could not be found in the search results[2].
Auto Tires ADAC Tests Disappointing Results for All-Terrain Tires
[1] https://www.auto-zeitung.de/reifen/acht-all-terrain-reifen-testen-der-adac-zwischen-mischgebietsfaehigkeit-und-autosicherheit-4521503/
[2] https://www.adac.de/reifen-ratgeber/tires
[3] https://www. auto-zeitung.de/reifen/auto-zeitung-reifentest-im-fruehsommer-2022-25-gewonnen-kann-man-lernen-8311305/
[4] https://www.auto-im-test.de/dauertest-der-gute-jahre-reifen-goodyear-vector-4seasons-gen-3/
- The ADAC test results indicate that off-road tires, such as all-terrain types, are often made from materials not suitable for paved roads, for instance tires used in the automotive industry.
- The tires tested by ADAC were no match for a passenger car all-season tire on paved surfaces, raising questions about their suitability in the transportation sector where aquaplaning can occur during driving in wet conditions.
- When it comes to sports like off-roading, all-terrain tires may be useful, but their lifespan and performance on paved roads, as suggested by the ADAC test results, could affect finance and industry standards.
- Some all-terrain tires, like the Yokohama Geolandar A/T G015, Falken Wildpeak A/T3WA, General Tire Grabber AT3, and Matador MP72 Izzarda A/T2, were found to perform "satisfactorily" during the test, indicating that there might be better alternatives for paved road operations.
- If you're in need of an all-season tire that performs well on paved roads, you might consider choosing one from reputable manufacturers such as Goodyear, but it's recommended to compare their test results in popular automotive industry publications like ADAC or Auto Zeitung.
