TOP-5: all-season tyres for SUV (autumn 2014)

Matador MP 81 Conquerra 255/60 R17 106V

The overview opens with one of the most affordable offers on the market — Matador MP 81 Conquerra all-season tyres from a Slovak manufacturer. The model is designed for year-round operation and is available in sizes from R15 to R18. Its purpose for modern crossovers, SUVs and SUVs is indicated by a high load index. Basically, these tyres are recommended for driving on public roads, but off-road use is also allowed.

Matador MP 81 Conquerra have a symmetrical tread pattern. Its straight grooves should provide good directional stability in aquaplaning mode, and external rigid shoulder blocks - controllability during manoeuvres. A large number of sipes significantly improves traction on snowy and icy surfaces. The manufacturer claims that the tyres guarantee safety on wet, dry, snowy and even icy surfaces. They are distinguished by high comfort, low noise and good mileage.

Reviews of those who have already managed to ride tyres are mostly positive. Users note good behavior on dry and wet surfaces, as well as good performance on snowy roads. At the same time, the Matador MP 81 Conquerra, like any all-season tyre, cannot boast of outstanding performance on icy areas. But it can be recommended for year-round use in urban areas.

Hankook Dynapro ATM RF10 245/65 R17 111T

Korean all-season tyres Hankook Dynapro ATM RF10 belong to the middle price segment. To determine the purpose of these tyres, you don’t even need to read the marking, their specialization is noticeable by the aggressive tread pattern. It is for this that many owners of all-wheel drive vehicles, who often travel outside the knurled roads, fell in love with the model.

Designing the tyre for use on snow and mud, the manufacturer endowed it with a reinforced sidewall and a geared tread block arrangement. This pattern improves water and mud evacuation, cleaning the tyre and improving its behavior. In addition, when driving on dry asphalt or gravel, such zigzag grooves reduce tyre overheating, which should provide good safety performance and increase mileage.

According to users, Hankook Dynapro ATM RF10 tyres have only one minor drawback - increased noise. But with such a tread pattern, this is quite natural. At the same time, they provide good grip and handling on almost any surface. At low temperatures, rubber retains its elasticity and is quite suitable for winter use. But at very low temperatures, the performance deteriorates, and in icy areas it is recommended to keep low speeds.

But considering our climatic conditions, the Hankook Dynapro ATM RF10 tyre is quite worthy of a purchase recommendation.

Kumho Road Venture AT KL78 265/75 R16 114S

The Korean Kumho Road Venture AT KL78 is a typical mid-range tyre. These all-season tyres are offered for off-road vehicles and are available on the market in sizes from R15 to R17.

According to the manufacturer, the model should provide high performance in all weather conditions, both on rolled surfaces and off-road. The symmetrical and aggressive tread design with numerous sipes is designed to provide good grip on wet and dry roads. Three zigzag channels, as well as numerous longitudinal grooves, effectively remove moisture, dirt and wet snow from the contact patch.

The characteristics declared by the manufacturer are largely confirmed by tests by leading automotive experts, as well as feedback from users who have already been able to test the Kumho Road Venture AT KL78 in real conditions. Of the advantages, there is good grip on dry asphalt and off-road, low noise, minimal wear, as well as good performance in loose snow. On rolled snowy and icy areas, drifts of the car appear at speeds above average, which is quite typical for all-season tyres.

It can be stated that the Kumho Road Venture AT KL78 is quite suitable for winter operation in a city where roads are more frequent all cleaned or covered with snow and mud.

Goodyear Wrangler HP All Weather 245/60 R18 105H

One of the most popular top tyres is the Goodyear Wrangler HP All Wheather. All-season tyre produced in Poland and offered in sizes from R15 to R19, and therefore can serve as an excellent solution for various cars.

Unlike manufacturers who mark their tyres with the abbreviation AT, which implies the possibility of operation on any roads, Goodyear in the title indicates the possibility of operation in any weather (All Wheather). This is also confirmed by the tread design, which is close in pattern to road options.

The model is positioned as a high-speed tyre that provides good grip on dry, wet and snowy roads. Declared low noise and high performance in hydroplaning mode.

Based on user feedback, it performs well on dry surfaces. If you do not take into account the slight noise, provides good comfort and handling in all speeds. But on wet roads or on packed snowy areas at above-average speeds, grip, according to some users, leaves much to be desired, as for a model in this price segment. There is also increased wear, which, at a high price, can be attributed to disadvantages.

In general, the Goodyear Wrangler HP All Wheather can be recommended for driving in the summer and in the off-season.

Continental ContiCrossContact LX2 235/65 R17 108H Price from 23 581 up to 28 845 ₴ →

A typical representative of the premium tyre segment from the German manufacturer Continental is the all-season ContiCrossContact LX2. Available on the market in sizes from R15 to R18, and designed for heavy vehicles such as SUVs, SUVs or even minibuses.

According to the manufacturer, and this can be seen from the tread pattern, the tyres are not designed for off-road at all , but provide good performance in various weather conditions on dry pavement, wet and snowy areas. During the development, the main emphasis was placed on comfort and safety, which should be ensured by the most flat profile and closed shoulder area.

Being introduced to the market since 2013, the tyre has already earned a certain reputation among drivers. The latter note that the Continental ContiCrossContact LX2 provide good performance on dry paved roads, wet surfaces and snowy areas. The car responds excellently to commands, and also demonstrates good braking performance. There were no special complaints about mileage or noise. The noise level with this tread pattern is quite moderate, and the wear resistance of the model is at the proper level. Only off-road washed out by rains is not the best road for such tyres.

Continental ContiCrossContact LX2 can be safely recommended for use on rolled surfaces, whether there is water or snow and mud.