Grand Touring All-Season tires often showcase the latest developments from manufacturers in comfort and daily driving performance. One performance area that has seen significant growth over the last decade is the three-peak mountain snowflake (3PMSF)-branded segment of Grand Touring All-Season tires.
In this test, we take two 3PMSF Grand Touring All-Season tires that we've never tested before; the Nokian Encompass AW01 and Vredestein's Quatrac and challenge them against Falken’s latest entry, the Aklimate and a newcomer from Toyo, the Celsius II. Can the newbies deliver the crucial performance balance required of a Grand Touring All-Season tire?