205/50 R17 - Best allseason tyres 2026 - market overview, tests, reviews

1

Premium

Potenza Sport Evo

'26#1

'26#2

'26#2

9.3

Price from

£124

Price from£124

Expert summary

The Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo is the successor to the multi-award-winning Potenza Sport, featuring ENLITEN Technology for enhanced performance. It delivers 5% shorter wet braking, 2% shorter dry braking, and 15% greater mileage compared to its predecessor, while achieving EU label A-grade wet grip.

Recommended

#14

2026

theTyre Lab.comRecommended#14 Summer tires 2026

Performance

Handling on gravel

100%

Wet circle cornering

96%

Dry lane changing

95%

+13

Gravel traction

38%

Sand traction

38%

Exterior noise

35%

Test results

2026205/45 R17#1(Outstanding)

2026235/35 R19#2(Highly recommended)

2026255/35 R19#2(Exemplary)

2026255/45 R19#2(Exemplary)

2026225/40 R18#3(Highly recommended)

2026245/45 R19#11(Good)

2026245/45 R19#11(-)

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Price variants (1)

205/50 R17 93 Y

A C 72dB

£124

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£124

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£146

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2

Premium

Blue Response TG

'26#1

9.8

Price from

£113

Price from£113

Expert summary

The Dunlop Blue Response TG is a new summer touring tyre from Dunlop, designed as the successor to the long-running Dunlop Sport BluResponse. Positioned in the mid-range segment, it targets drivers looking for a balanced combination of wet and dry performance with good fuel efficiency. The tyre made an impressive debut by winning the AMS 2026 summer tyre test in the 195/55 R16 size. In the AMS test, the Blue Response TG achieved outstanding scores across the board: 9.7/10 for dry performance and an exceptional 9.9/10 for wet performance, demonstrating Dunlop's focus on safety in all conditions. The tyre also scored well for environmental characteristics with a 7.2/10 rating, reflecting improvements in rolling resistance and noise levels compared to its predecessor. Currently available in 195/55 R16 and 205/55 R16 sizes with a V speed rating (up to 240 km/h), the Blue Response TG is expected to expand its size range as production ramps up. The TG designation signals a new generation in Dunlop's touring-focused Blue Response lineup.

Recommended

#6

2026

theTyre Lab.comRecommended#6 Summer tires 2026

Performance

Wet braking

100%

Wet side guide

100%

Wet handling - objective

100%

+8

Dry steering response

86%

Comfort

86%

Rolling resistance

14%

Test results

2026195/55 R16#1(Outstanding)

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Price variants (1)

205/50 R17 89 V £113

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£113

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3

Premium

Efficient Grip Performance 2

'26#3

'26#3

'25#2

8.7

Price from

£103

Price from£103

Expert summary

Despite its name, this tyre is focused mainly on efficiency and comfort, which is where it excels. It has got a great mileage, while maintaining very safe characteristics and therefore is recommended for drivers that value comfort over sportiness.

Performance

Mileage

100%

Price/value

100%

Wet handling - objective

93%

+16

Aquaplaning - longitudal

47%

Interior noise

43%

Dry driving behavior

41%

Test results

2026225/50 R17#3(Good)

2026215/55 R17#3(Highly recommended)

2025205/55 R16#2(Recommended)

2025215/55 R17#5(Very good)

2024215/55 R17#4(-)

2024205/55 R16#4(Exemplary)

2024225/55 R17#5(Good)

2024225/45 R17#5(Recommended)

2024215/55 R17#9(Satisfactory)

2024205/55 R16#13(-)

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Price variants (4)

205/50 R17 89 V

A C 69dB

£113

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£113

In stock · Free shipping

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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£117

In stock · Free shipping

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205/50 R17 93 V XL

A A 70dB

£103

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£103

In stock · Free shipping

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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£121

In stock · Free shipping

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205/50 R17 93 V £135

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£135

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205/50 R17 93 W

A B 69dB

£103

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£103

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£115

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4

Premium

Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

'26#2

9.4

Price from

£103

Price from£103

Expert summary

The Asymmetric 6 is the latest addition in the Eagle F1 range, offering great compromise between every day comfort and sporty driving. While it has dynamic steering response, it’s also very good on wet and has a low rolling resistance. Definitely recommended!

Recommended

#12

2026

theTyre Lab.comRecommended#12 Summer tires 2026

Performance

Dry steering response

100%

Mileage

100%

Wet side guide

100%

+20

Sand traction

51%

Mud traction

50%

Interior noise

23%

Test results

2026235/45 R18#2(Highly recommended)

2026245/45 R19#2(Exemplary)

2026205/45 R17#2(Very good)

2026255/45 R19#4(Exemplary)

2026245/45 R19#8(-)

2025255/55 R18#1(Exemplary)

2025225/45 R18#1(Highly recommended)

2025225/40 R18#1(Exemplary)

2025245/35 R19#2(Exemplary)

2025225/40 R18#4(Highly recommended)

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Price variants (1)

205/50 R17 93 Y

A C 69dB

£103

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£103

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£122

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5

Premium

Ultrac

'25#2

'25#3

'25#7

4.3

Price from

£143

Price from£143

Expert summary

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Performance

Sand traction

100%

Aquaplaning - cross

89%

Safety

86%

+19

Price/value

30%

Dry handling - objective

18%

Mileage

7%

Test results

2025255/55 R18#2(Exemplary)

2025225/50 R17#3(Highly recommended)

2025225/45 R17#7(-)

2024225/45 R17#2(Highly recommended)

2024205/55 R16#3(-)

2024235/55 R18#3(Very good)

2024225/45 R17#4(-)

2024225/55 R17#7(Satisfactory)

2024215/55 R17#16(Sufficient)

2024205/55 R16#20(Conditionally recommended)

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Price variants (2)

205/50 R17 XL £143

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£143

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6

Upper-middle

ZIEX ZE320

'26#1

'26#2

'26#5

8.0

Price from

£85

Price from£85

Expert summary

The ZE320 is Falken's follow-up to the ZE310, and in some areas it's a clear step forward — dry handling is strong, and it's one of the quietest tyres in its class. Tyre Reviews even rated it highly recommended with top marks in wet handling. That said, wet braking is a real weak spot, especially in cooler conditions, and cross aquaplaning protection is poor. Higher rolling resistance and limited mileage are familiar problems carried over from the predecessor. Available in only 52 sizes, it's still a decent pick if you prioritize a quiet, composed ride and don't push hard in the wet.

Performance

Exterior noise

92%

Dry braking

90%

Wet handling

89%

+9

Aquaplaning - cross

36%

Price/value

25%

Mileage

15%

Test results

2026205/55 R16#1(Test winner)

2026235/55 R18#2(Good)

2026215/55 R17#5(Highly recommended)

2026225/50 R17#5(Satisfactory)

2025225/50 R17#3(Highly recommended)

2025225/40 R18#7(Good)

2025225/40 R18#7(-)

2025225/45 R17#10(-)

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Price variants (2)

205/50 R17 93 V £85

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£85

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205/50 R17 93 W £95

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£95

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7

Premium

Primacy 5

'26#3

'26#4

8.6

Price from

£113

Price from£113

Expert summary

The previous model was already a good, economy-focused model and the Primacy 5 is expected to take it even further with 18% better mileage. But Michelin said also the wet performance is improved, which is something we are looking forward to see in the tests.

Performance

Rolling resistance

94%

Mileage

86%

Dry steering response

86%

+11

Dry lane changing

43%

Dry braking

41%

Wet side guide

29%

Test results

2026195/55 R16#3(Good)

2026215/55 R17#4(Highly recommended)

2026235/55 R18#4(Good)

2026205/55 R16#6(Recommended)

2026225/45 R17#6(Recommended)

2026235/45 R18#6(Recommended)

2026225/50 R17#7(Satisfactory)

2025225/45 R17#1(Test winner)

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Price variants (3)

205/50 R17 89 V

A C 70dB

£116

mytyres.co.uk

£116

In stock · Free shipping

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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£135

In stock · Free shipping

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205/50 R17 93 V XL

A B 70dB

£126

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£126

In stock · Free shipping

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£129

In stock · Free shipping

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205/50 R17 93 W XL

A B 70dB

£113

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£113

In stock · Free shipping

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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£135

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8

Upper-middle

Ecsta Sport (PS72)

'26#4

'26#6

8.7

Price from

£77

Price from£77

Expert summary

A solid all-rounder at a fair price. The Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72 blends dry and wet grip with sporty, predictable steering and offers no dramatic weaknesses. Aquaplaning resistance and comfort are its weaker spots, but you're getting upper-middle performance for less than you'd expect.

Performance

Dry lane changing

89%

Gravel traction

88%

Sand traction

88%

+12

Exterior noise

39%

Dry handling

39%

Aquaplaning - cross

33%

Test results

2026225/45 R17#4(Recommended)

2026245/45 R19#4(-)

2026245/45 R19#6(Good)

2026255/45 R19#6(Good)

2026225/40 R18#7(Recommended)

2025225/40 R18#1(Very good)

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Price variants (2)

205/50 R17 93 Y

A C 72dB

£77

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£77

In stock · Free shipping

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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£91

In stock · Free shipping

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205/50 R17 93 Y £85

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£85

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9

Upper-middle

Roadhawk 2

'26#3

'26#3

'26#4

8.3

Price from

£83

Price from£83

Expert summary

Firestone, the affordable brand belonging to the Bridgestone group, has a fresh addition to their lineup - the Roadhawk 2. And it seems like it’s set off for success - it offers the Bridgestone’s ENLITEN technology, which makes the rolling resistance and mileage exceptional for a budget tyre and it combines it with safe behavior on wet and dry.

Performance

Interior noise

100%

Wet side guide

86%

Aquaplaning - cross

79%

+14

Dry steering response

23%

Exterior noise

10%

Mileage

0%

Test results

2026205/55 R16#3(Highly recommended)

2026205/55 R16#3(Recommended)

2026225/50 R17#4(Satisfactory)

2026235/45 R18#4(Recommended)

2026195/55 R16#5(Good)

2026205/45 R17#7(Sufficient)

2025215/55 R18#6(Satisfactory)

2025225/50 R17#6(Satisfactory)

2024225/45 R17#5(Highly recommended)

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Price variants (2)

205/50 R17 93 W

A B 71dB

£106

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£106

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205/50 R17 93 Y

A B 71dB

£83

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£83

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10

Premium

Cinturato P7 C2

'25#3

'24#2

'24#6

8.8

Price from

£103

Price from£103

Expert summary

The upgraded version of the legendary P7 has a good steering response and low rolling resistance, which makes sense as it's often a first equipment of many car manufacturers.

Performance

Wet handling - objective

88%

Wet safety

88%

Safety

88%

+13

Aquaplaning - cross

47%

Mileage

37%

Price/value

32%

Test results

2025225/45 R17#3(Outstanding)

2024225/45 R17#2(Highly recommended)

2024225/55 R17#6(Good)

2023205/55 R16#2(Highly recommended)

2023205/55 R16#4(-)

2023205/55 R16#17(Good)

2021205/55 R16#2(-)

2021205/55 R16#7(Good)

2021225/50 R17#9(Satisfactory)

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Price variants (2)

205/50 R17 89 H £103

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£103

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£111

In stock · Free shipping

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11

Premium

e.Primacy

'25#3

'25#4

'23#3

7.4

Price from

£223

Price from£223

Expert summary

100 out of 100 in rolling resistance, mileage, and EV suitability — the e.Primacy is in a class of its own when it comes to efficiency. It's also one of the quietest tyres you can buy. Just know that braking and wet cornering are average at best. A tyre for maximising range, not fun.

Performance

Rolling resistance

100%

Fuel efficiency

100%

Wet side guide

85%

+10

Dry handling - objective

37%

Wet circle cornering

28%

Aquaplaning - cross

18%

Test results

2025205/55 R16#3(Recommended)

2025215/55 R17#4(Very good)

2023255/45 R20#3(Very good)

2023205/55 R16#38(Sufficient)

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Price variants (3)

205/50 R17 93 H XL £223

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£223

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12

Premium

Turanza 6

'26#4

'26#5

8.1

Price from

£103

Price from£103

Expert summary

The Turanza 6 is quite a new addition to Bridgestone’s lineup, being introduced in 2023. Featuring the new ENLITEN technology, it should be lighter and have positive effect on fuel efficiency. In the tests, the efficiency is confirmed alongside with higher mileage. That being said, it somehow lacks the performance of other premium tyres, so we would recommend it only when the price is lower.

Performance

Interior noise

93%

Gravel traction

93%

Rolling resistance

89%

+19

Price/value

26%

Grass traction

26%

Safety

13%

Test results

2026225/45 R17#4(Recommended)

2026235/55 R18#5(Good)

2026235/55 R18#5(Recommended)

2026215/55 R17#6(Highly recommended)

2026225/50 R17#6(Satisfactory)

2025215/55 R17#3(Very good)

2025225/45 R17#4(-)

2025255/55 R18#7(-)

2024205/55 R16#3(Exemplary)

2024235/55 R18#4(Good)

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Price variants (3)

205/50 R17 89 V

A B 69dB

£114

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£114

In stock · Free shipping

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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£120

In stock · Free shipping

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205/50 R17 93 W

A B 70dB

£103

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£103

In stock · Free shipping

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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£121

In stock · Free shipping

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13

Premium

Turanza T005

'25#4

'24#3

'23#3

8.8

Price from

£112

Price from£112

Expert summary

The Turanza T005 was introduced in 2018, but still stands as a great tyre, offered in incredible 350 different sizes. It’s universal also in it’s properties - it’s a balanced mix of wet and dry performance with above-average rolling resistance.

Performance

Rolling resistance

95%

Dry driving behavior

84%

Wet handling - objective

83%

+21

Price/value

29%

Exterior noise

25%

Grass traction

11%

Test results

2025205/55 R16#4(Recommended)

2024215/40 R18#3(Very good)

2023205/55 R16#3(-)

2023205/55 R16#3(Highly recommended)

2023205/55 R16#4(Good)

2022215/55 R17#1(-)

2022215/55 R17#1(Highly recommended)

2022245/45 R19#2(Very good)

2022185/65 R15#2(Good)

2022215/60 R16#3(Good)

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Price variants (4)

205/50 R17 89 V £121

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£121

In stock · Free shipping

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mytyres.co.uk

£154

In stock · Free shipping

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205/50 R17 89 V

B B 71dB

£112

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£112

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14

Premium

Primacy 4+

'25#4

'25#5

'24#1

7.8

Price from

£131

Price from£131

Expert summary

Built for comfort and longevity. The Primacy 4+ delivers outstanding mileage, low noise, and a smooth ride — all backed by short braking distances. Aquaplaning reserves and wet grip are modest, but if you value a quiet, comfortable ride with low running costs, this is the Michelin to get.

Performance

Mileage

89%

Comfort

81%

Rolling resistance

78%

+14

Wet side guide

14%

Price/value

0%

Safety

0%

Test results

2025215/55 R18#4(Good)

2025225/50 R17#5(Recommended)

2024205/55 R16#1(Exemplary)

2024215/55 R17#2(Good)

2024225/45 R17#3(Highly recommended)

2024225/55 R17#4(Exemplary)

2024205/55 R16#5(-)

2024215/55 R17#7(-)

2024225/45 R17#7(-)

2024235/55 R18#8(Good)

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Price variants (4)

205/50 R17 89 V mfs £131

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£131

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205/50 R17 93 V mfs XL £224

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£224

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205/50 R17 93 W mfs XL £171

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£171

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15

Budget

Premitra HP6

'26#4

'26#5

'26#7

6.4

Price from

£94

Price from£94

Expert summary

The Premitra HP6 is Maxxis's latest summer touring tire, replacing the HP5 with meaningful improvements in longevity and wet safety. It delivers 10-15% better mileage and over 7% shorter wet braking distances thanks to connecting bridge sipes and four optimized longitudinal grooves. A 2025 Red Dot Design Award winner, it punches well above its budget positioning with A-rated wet grip across the 70-size lineup.

Performance

Wet circle cornering

100%

Dry handling - objective

82%

Dry handling

79%

+8

Interior noise

29%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

27%

Exterior noise

8%

Test results

2026205/55 R16#4(Recommended)

2026205/55 R16#5(Recommended)

2026235/45 R18#7(-)

2026225/45 R17#8(-)

2026225/50 R17#8(Satisfactory)

2026215/55 R17#9(Recommended)

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Price variants (1)

205/50 R17 93 W £94

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£94

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£98

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16

Upper-middle

Ziex ZE310 Ecorun

'25#5

'24#4

'24#6

6.9

Price from

£111

Price from£111

Expert summary

Being usually one of the cheaper tyres in the test, the japanese Falken still delivers very safe characteristics for everyday driving. It suffers a bit in the efficiency department, with higher rolling resistance and limited mileage.

Performance

Dry driving behavior

93%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

85%

Aquaplaning - cross

80%

+21

Wet safety

29%

Rolling resistance

28%

Interior noise

25%

Test results

2025205/55 R16#5(-)

2024215/55 R17#4(-)

2024225/45 R17#6(-)

2024205/55 R16#7(-)

2024205/55 R16#7(Good)

2024225/55 R17#8(Satisfactory)

2024215/55 R17#10(Satisfactory)

2023225/65 R17#3(Exemplary)

2023205/55 R16#6(Good)

2023205/55 R16#6(Recommended)

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Price variants (3)

205/50 R17 89 V £124

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£124

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205/50 R17 93 V £111

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£111

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17

Upper-middle

Azenis FK520

'26#3

'26#4

'26#8

8.0

Price from

£87

Price from£87

Expert summary

One of the cheaper tyres that can be recommended as it hasn't failed a single test and is often rated as a economical choice. It's surprisingly quiet, so if you are looking for a good and comfortable tyre, Azenis FK520 could be a tyre for you.

Performance

Price/value

95%

Exterior noise

84%

Mileage

82%

+18

Gravel traction

35%

Wet handling

32%

Interior noise

17%

Test results

2026205/45 R17#3(Very good)

2026225/40 R18#4(Highly recommended)

2026255/45 R19#8(Satisfactory)

2026245/45 R19#13(Good)

2026245/45 R19#14(-)

2025255/55 R18#2(Exemplary)

2025225/40 R18#5(Recommended)

2025225/40 R18#8(Good)

2025225/45 R18#8(-)

2024235/55 R18#7(Good)

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Price variants (1)

205/50 R17 93 Y £87

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£87

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18

Premium

Ventus Prime 4

'26#4

'26#8

'26#11

7.6

Price from

£117

Price from£117

Expert summary

Ventus Prime 4 Is our favorite every day tyre, as it offers premium safety at an affordable price. Short braking distances, good handling, but slightly worse at aquaplaning and comfort.

Performance

Sand traction

91%

Handling on gravel

91%

Price/value

90%

+14

Aquaplaning - cross

39%

Interior noise

37%

Mud traction

36%

Test results

2026235/55 R18#4(Recommended)

2026215/55 R17#8(Highly recommended)

2026225/50 R17#11(Satisfactory)

2025225/45 R17#6(-)

2024225/55 R17#3(Exemplary)

2024205/55 R16#4(-)

2024215/55 R17#6(-)

2024205/55 R16#8(Good)

2024215/55 R17#8(Satisfactory)

2023225/65 R17#5(Exemplary)

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Price variants (2)

205/50 R17 93 V XL

D B 70dB

£117

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£117

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205/50 R17 93 W mfs XL

B C 72dB

£136

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£136

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19

Upper-middle

Ecsta PS71

'25#4

'25#6

'25#13

8.6

Price from

£64

Price from£64

Expert summary

The Kumho Ecsta PS71 has been around for a while and keeps showing up well in tests. Strong aquaplaning resistance, short braking distances, and balanced handling across conditions make it a dependable choice. Comfort and noise are where it compromises.

Performance

Aquaplaning - longitudal

91%

Sand traction

90%

Aquaplaning - cross

87%

+17

Dry driving behavior

28%

Exterior noise

27%

Interior noise

23%

Test results

2025225/40 R18#4(-)

2025225/40 R18#6(Exemplary)

2025225/40 R18#13(Satisfactory)

2023225/45 R18#5(Good)

2023225/45 R18#7(Highly recommended)

2023225/45 R18#12(-)

2022255/35 R19#6(-)

2021225/50 R17#3(Good)

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Price variants (3)

205/50 R17 93 Y

A C 72dB

£64

mytyres.co.uk

£64

In stock · Free shipping

Buy

tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£116

In stock · Free shipping

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205/50 R17 93 Y

A C 72dB

£122

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£122

In stock · Free shipping

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20

Budget

N Fera Primus

'26#6

'24#11

7.4

Price from

£77

Price from£77

Expert summary

A very cheap tyre made in Europe with sufficient grip, but very short life. Not sporty. Good for people that don't drive just occasionally.

Performance

Interior noise

67%

Wet braking

67%

Wet circle cornering

66%

+7

Rolling resistance

32%

Exterior noise

31%

Mileage

20%

Test results

2026235/55 R18#6(Conditionally recommended)

2024205/55 R16#11(-)

2024215/55 R17#11(Satisfactory)

2024205/55 R16#17(Satisfactory)

2023205/55 R16#10(Good)

2022215/55 R17#10(-)

2022215/55 R17#17(Satisfactory)

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Price variants (2)

205/50 R17 93 V XL 4PR£82

mytyres.co.uk

£82

In stock · Free shipping

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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£107

In stock · Free shipping

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205/50 R17 93 Y XL£77

mytyres.co.uk

£77

In stock · Free shipping

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21

Premium

EcoContact 6

'26#6

'22#7

'22#8

7.7

Price from

£111

Price from£111

Performance

Dry steering response

100%

Rolling resistance

100%

Fuel efficiency

100%

+16

Aquaplaning - longitudal

11%

Aquaplaning - cross

8%

Wet handling - objective

0%

Test results

2026195/55 R16#6(Good)

2022215/55 R17#7(Good)

2022185/65 R15#8(Satisfactory)

2022215/55 R17#19(Satisfactory)

2022215/55 R17#23(-)

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Price variants (3)

205/50 R17 93 V £208

mytyres.co.uk

£208

In stock · Free shipping

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205/50 R17 93 V

B A 72dB

£111

mytyres.co.uk

£111

In stock · Free shipping

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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£120

In stock · Free shipping

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22

Upper-middle

Proxes Comfort

'26#7

'25#8

'25#11

7.8

Price from

£87

Price from£87

Expert summary

A quiet, comfortable all-rounder at a competitive price. The Proxes Comfort delivers solid dry braking and balanced handling across conditions. It won't excel in aquaplaning or mileage, but it covers the basics well and keeps the cabin quiet.

Performance

Exterior noise

79%

Dry braking

78%

Wet side guide

71%

+17

Handling on gravel

22%

Dry steering response

10%

Dry lane changing

0%

Test results

2026215/55 R17#7(Highly recommended)

2025225/40 R18#8(Good)

2025225/40 R18#11(-)

2024205/55 R16#6(-)

2024225/55 R17#9(Satisfactory)

2024205/55 R16#9(Good)

2023225/65 R17#8(Good)

2023205/55 R16#9(-)

2023205/55 R16#14(Good)

2022215/60 R16#5(Good)

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Price variants (2)

205/50 R17 93 £90

mytyres.co.uk

£90

In stock · Free shipping

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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£115

In stock · Free shipping

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205/50 R17 93 W mfs XL£87

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£87

In stock · Free shipping

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Upper-middle

Summer

'26#7

7.6

Price from

£87

Price from£87

Performance

Aquaplaning - longitudal

100%

Wet side guide

86%

Wet handling

86%

+8

Rolling resistance

43%

Exterior noise

14%

Dry braking

0%

Test results

2026195/55 R16#7(Good)

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Price variants (3)

205/50 R17 89 V

B C 71dB

£95

mytyres.co.uk

£95

In stock · Free shipping

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205/50 R17 93 W

B B 72dB

£87

mytyres.co.uk

£87

In stock · Free shipping

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205/50 R17 93 Y

A C 72dB

£88

mytyres.co.uk

£88

In stock · Free shipping

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24

Upper-middle

Ecsta HS52

'26#9

'24#2

'24#3

7.6

Price from

£88

Price from£88

Expert summary

The HS52 is one of our favorite tires, as the South Korean manufacturer packed a very good performance characteristics with super affordable price. And the best part is that the mileage isn’t compromised, which is usually the case with similar tyres.

Performance

Price/value

100%

Dry handling - objective

89%

Dry handling

80%

+9

Comfort

39%

Aquaplaning - cross

27%

Wet handling - objective

25%

Test results

2026225/50 R17#9(Satisfactory)

2024205/55 R16#2(-)

2024215/55 R17#3(Good)

2024215/55 R17#3(-)

2024205/55 R16#5(Good)

2023205/55 R16#8(Good)

2023205/55 R16#8(Recommended)

2023205/55 R16#13(-)

2022215/55 R17#3(-)

2022215/55 R17#6(Good)

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Price variants (2)

205/50 R17 89 V £88

mytyres.co.uk

£88

In stock · Free shipping

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205/50 R17 93 W XL

A C 72dB

£88

mytyres.co.uk

£88

In stock · Free shipping

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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£109

In stock · Free shipping

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25

Upper-middle

Proxes Sport 2

'26#7

'26#16

'26#17

7.1

Price from

£98

Price from£98

Expert summary

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Performance

Comfort

80%

Dry braking

78%

Exterior noise

71%

+11

Mileage

24%

Handling on gravel

15%

Price/value

11%

Test results

2026255/45 R19#7(Good)

2026245/45 R19#16(-)

2026245/45 R19#17(Satisfactory)

2025225/45 R18#7(-)

2025225/40 R18#11(Good)

2024235/55 R19#7(Good)

2023225/40 R18#7(Good)

2023225/45 R18#10(-)

2023225/45 R18#14(Satisfactory)

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Price variants (2)

205/50 R17 £122

mytyres.co.uk

£122

In stock · Free shipping

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205/50 R17 93 Y £98

mytyres.co.uk

£98

In stock · Free shipping

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26

Upper-middle

Dynaxer HP5

'26#2

'26#7

'26#19

6.4

Price from

£92

Price from£92

Performance

Comfort

85%

Rolling resistance

78%

Exterior noise

71%

+7

Wet handling - objective

27%

Dry handling - objective

27%

Dry handling

20%

Test results

2026235/55 R18#2(Recommended)

2026225/45 R17#7(-)

2026245/45 R19#19(Satisfactory)

2026245/45 R19#19(-)

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Price variants (5)

205/50 R17 £92

mytyres.co.uk

£92

In stock · Free shipping

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205/50 R17 89 Y £103

mytyres.co.uk

£103

In stock · Free shipping

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205/50 R17 93 V £103

mytyres.co.uk

£103

In stock · Free shipping

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205/50 R17 93 W £102

mytyres.co.uk

£102

In stock · Free shipping

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205/50 R17 93 Y £101

mytyres.co.uk

£101

In stock · Free shipping

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27

Premium

SP Sport MAXX RT2

'25#9

'25#19

7.7

Price from

£101

Price from£101

Expert summary

The SP Sport MAXX RT2 has been in Dunlop's lineup for a long time, and it shows. Decent aquaplaning resistance and comfortable ride are probably its best qualities, and rolling resistance is reasonable too. But wet braking and wet handling have never been its strong suits, and the dry handling can be unpredictable. As the rest of the segment moved on, it's been struggling to keep up in the tests, which makes it hard to recommend at a premium price.

Performance

Aquaplaning - longitudal

94%

Comfort

86%

Aquaplaning - cross

85%

+14

Dry braking

40%

Wet handling - objective

39%

Wet braking

38%

Test results

2025225/40 R18#9(Good)

2025225/40 R18#19(-)

2024215/40 R18#5(Good)

2024215/55 R17#5(Satisfactory)

2023225/45 R18#5(Good)

2023235/35 R19#5(Good)

2023225/45 R18#13(-)

2022215/55 R17#7(-)

2022215/55 R17#8(Good)

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Price variants (1)

205/50 R17 93 Y

A C 72dB

£101

mytyres.co.uk

£101

In stock · Free shipping

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28

Upper-middle

Goodrich Advantage 2

'26#5

'26#11

'26#27

6.7

Price from

£95

Price from£95

Expert summary

The BFGoodrich Advantage 2 is a well-rounded summer touring tire that benefits from Michelin group technology and a completely redesigned tread pattern. It improves on its predecessor with 5% better longevity and 1.6 meters shorter wet braking distances while maintaining consistent performance across all disciplines. Available in an exceptionally wide 288-size range spanning 16 to 21 inches, it covers nearly every modern passenger car and SUV fitment.

Performance

Comfort

100%

Dry braking

93%

Aquaplaning - cross

86%

+6

Dry handling

29%

Wet handling - objective

14%

Wet handling

14%

Test results

2026235/45 R18#5(Recommended)

2026215/55 R17#11(Recommended)

2026245/45 R19#27(-)

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Price variants (4)

205/50 R17 89 V 0£95

mytyres.co.uk

£95

In stock · Free shipping

Buy

205/50 R17 89 Y 0£102

mytyres.co.uk

£102

In stock · Free shipping

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205/50 R17 93 W 0£101

mytyres.co.uk

£101

In stock · Free shipping

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205/50 R17 93 Y 0£98

mytyres.co.uk

£98

In stock · Free shipping

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29

Upper-middle

Powerproof 1

'25#13

'25#14

6.9

Price from

£96

Price from£96

Test results

2025225/40 R18#13(-)

2025225/40 R18#14(Satisfactory)

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Price variants (1)

205/50 R17 93 Y XL£96

mytyres.co.uk

£96

In stock · Free shipping

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30

Upper-middle

RainSport 5

'26#4

'26#24

'25#23

6.9

Price from

£89

Price from£89

Expert summary

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Performance

Wet handling - objective

100%

Aquaplaning - cross

95%

Interior noise

93%

+15

Dry handling

23%

Dry driving behavior

14%

Safety

14%

Test results

2026205/55 R16#4(Recommended)

2026245/45 R19#24(-)

2025225/40 R18#23(-)

2024205/55 R16#14(-)

2024205/55 R16#18(Satisfactory)

2023205/55 R16#5(-)

2023225/45 R18#17(Satisfactory)

2023225/45 R18#17(-)

2023205/55 R16#31(Good)

2022195/55 R16#3(Recommended)

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Price variants (2)

205/50 R17 93 V £89

mytyres.co.uk

£89

In stock · Free shipping

Buy

tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£110

In stock · Free shipping

Buy

205/50 R17 93 Y £89

mytyres.co.uk

£89

In stock · Free shipping

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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£108

In stock · Free shipping

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31

Upper-middle

Advantage

'26#10

'25#24

'24#12

7.0

Price from

£118

Price from£118

Expert summary

The BFGoodrich Advantage is here to offer you a bargain—but it doesn't impress much beyond that. It has decent dry handling and provides a quiet ride with low rolling resistance, but performance on wet surfaces leaves much to be desired. If you're looking for an affordable option and are willing to compromise on wet grip and overall performance, it might still be worth considering. Expect satisfactory comfort but manage your expectations elsewhere.

Performance

Fuel efficiency

100%

Interior noise

93%

Comfort

83%

+16

Wet handling

23%

Wet safety

22%

Wet circle cornering

20%

Test results

2026225/50 R17#10(Satisfactory)

2025225/40 R18#24(-)

2024205/55 R16#12(Good)

2024205/55 R16#18(-)

2023205/55 R16#21(Good)

2022215/55 R17#9(Sufficient)

2022215/55 R17#9(Good)

2022185/65 R15#10(Satisfactory)

2022215/55 R17#20(-)

2021225/45 R17#8(Recommended)

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Price variants (3)

205/50 R17 89 V £118

mytyres.co.uk

£118

In stock · Free shipping

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205/50 R17 93 W XL£129

mytyres.co.uk

£129

In stock · Free shipping

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205/50 R17 93 Y £122

mytyres.co.uk

£122

In stock · Free shipping

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32

Budget

Intensa UHP 2

'26#19

'26#20

'25#33

6.5

Price from

£135

Price from£135

Performance

Wet handling - objective

100%

Dry handling - objective

100%

Price/value

92%

+12

Dry braking

51%

Wet handling

42%

Wet braking

27%

Test results

2026245/45 R19#19(Satisfactory)

2026245/45 R19#20(-)

2025225/40 R18#33(-)

2023225/45 R18#9(Satisfactory)

2023225/45 R18#11(-)

2022215/55 R17#7(Good)

2022235/55 R17#8(Still recommended)

2022215/55 R17#15(-)

2021225/50 R17#12(Satisfactory)

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Price variants (2)

205/50 R17 93 Y £135

mytyres.co.uk

£135

In stock · Free shipping

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33

Budget

Speed-Life 3

'26#22

'25#26

'24#14

5.5

Price from

£93

Price from£93

Expert summary

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Performance

Wet side guide

90%

Price/value

84%

Exterior noise

79%

+12

Dry handling

31%

Wet circle cornering

28%

Dry braking

21%

Test results

2026245/45 R19#22(-)

2025225/40 R18#26(-)

2024215/55 R17#14(Satisfactory)

2024205/55 R16#23(-)

2023205/55 R16#10(-)

2023205/55 R16#19(Good)

2023225/45 R18#41(-)

2022185/65 R15#12(Satisfactory)

2022215/60 R16#16(Satisfactory)

2022215/55 R17#43(-)

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Price variants (1)

205/50 R17 93 Y

B C 72dB

£93

mytyres.co.uk

£93

In stock · Free shipping

Buy

tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£116

In stock · Free shipping

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34

Budget

SportControl 2

'26#21

'25#31

'24#7

6.4

Price from

£85

Price from£85

Expert summary

The SportControl 2 is a safe tire, but the lower price comes with below average mileage.

Performance

Wet handling - objective

100%

Aquaplaning - cross

79%

Rolling resistance

77%

+10

Aquaplaning - longitudal

47%

Wet braking

38%

Wet side guide

33%

Test results

2026245/45 R19#21(-)

2025225/40 R18#31(-)

2024215/55 R17#7(Satisfactory)

2023225/45 R18#10(Satisfactory)

2023225/45 R18#18(-)

2022225/45 R18#8(Satisfactory)

2022215/55 R17#10(Good)

2022215/55 R17#13(-)

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Price variants (2)

205/50 R17 93 Y

A C 71dB

£85

mytyres.co.uk

£85

In stock · Free shipping

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35

Budget

ProTech NewGen

'26#36

'25#34

'23#25

4.0

Price from

£68

Price from£68

Performance

Fuel efficiency

100%

Mileage

81%

Interior noise

69%

+6

Dry driving behavior

6%

Safety

6%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

0%

Test results

2026245/45 R19#36(-)

2025225/40 R18#34(-)

2023205/55 R16#25(Good)

2023225/45 R18#37(-)

2022215/55 R17#45(-)

2021225/50 R17#16(Satisfactory)

2021205/55 R16#36(-)

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Price variants (1)

205/50 R17 93 Y mfs XL£68

mytyres.co.uk

£68

In stock · Free shipping

Buy

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