THE BEST 4 SEASONS 2020 TYRES FOR SUVS

So is it enough to buy a set of All Seasons tyres to venture everywhere and in any weather condition, not even worrying about the legal obligations for using ad hoc tyres in certain areas and periods of the year? These tyres are in fact characterized by different performances and the models that can be used without worries even in difficult situations, bear the abbreviation "M + S" which indicates "Mud + Snow".

Tread characteristics

When evaluating the best 4-season tyre it is good to keep in mind that these are models that guarantee superior grip on snow and wet compared to summer tyres but not comparable to that of winter tyres. The dry yield is instead excellent and successful in comparison with summer tyres, with very satisfactory grip and braking times. The flip side of the coin is represented by a higher noise, effect of the rolling of the tread on the asphalt.

Speaking of tread, that of All Seasons tyres is deeper and boasts grooves with a specific shape, designed to adhere best to any road surface and, indeed, on snow and wet. In particular, the presence of lamellas should be noted, whose purpose is to ensure better drainage, expelling water more quickly.

Our ranking

Thanks to a research carried out on the sales and feedback provided by our customers, we have created a ranking of the 5 All Season SUV tyres in the most common sizes for SUVs.

In first place is one of the most used and most appreciated tyres: Michelin Cross Climate SUV

Michelin Crossclimate SUV

Without a shadow of a doubt we talk about the quality and innovation that Michelin offers us every time it puts its product on the market. In particular, the Cross Climate SUV has been designed to offer driving comfort and excellent grip in all weather conditions.

Its main feature is a "V" design, similar to winter models, with a claw effect and high-performance slats, ensuring good grip even on snow.

European label Michelin cross climate SUV

Second place for the leading Pirelli model: Scorpion Verde All Season “Green Performance” for Crossover and SUV, which takes full advantage of the latest innovations in terms of structures and tread patterns to ensure savings, respect for the environment, comfort and safety on all road surfaces.

Pirelli Scorpion Green AS

Lateral stability and traction on snow and on wet surfaces ensure All Season performance. In fact the asymmetrical tread is one of the most important advantages of this model, guaranteeing optimal balanced performance thanks to the division of the tread into two parts. It is a tyre that belongs to the premium class, our customers have appreciated comfort and safety during long journeys.

The Scorpion Verde All Season was built with Pirelli's new technologies, in fact the compound was produced to adapt with maximum elasticity to different temperatures. It is available in sizes from 15 to 21 inches.

Bronze medal for the top model of the Vredestein house: Quatrac 5

Vedrestein Quatrac 5

The tread of the Vredestein Quatrac 5 has an asymmetrical design: on the summer side it guarantees excellent road holding, guaranteeing high steering precision and greater lateral grip on dry and wet surfaces; the winter side, thanks to the high blade technology, provides excellent traction on cold and snow-covered surfaces. Low rolling resistance reduces fuel consumption and CO ₂ emissions.

For the 4th and 5th we find Goodyear with its flagship model Vector 4Seasons SUV G2 and Hankook Kinergy 4S H740

Goodyear's Weather Reactive technology allows the Vector 4 Seasons SUV tyre to adapt to changing temperatures throughout the year. It has a special design, called "SmartTRED", in some areas of the tread to better adapt to the road conditions. It is also equipped with 3D honeycomb-shaped slats to offer excellent traction on both snow and ice. The value for money is excellent.