Auto Express – VW Golf

C B 72 dB
All-season tyre

Test Details

Date 20211101
Issue 11/2021
Model VW Golf
Sidewall 205/55 R16 V

Test Results

Eighth in test.

Strengths

Dry braking, purchase price.

Weaknesses

Snow braking & traction, wet braking, rolling resistance, cabin noise.

Remarks

Auto Express says the AS7 "needs work in just about every area" to compete against the best of the latest generation all-season tyres. It did well in Dry Braking, but didn't match that second-place finish with its Dry Handling. It struggled to compete most in the wet.