Premium

Potenza Sport Evo

'26#1

'26#2

'26#2

9.3

Price from

£137

Price from£137

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

2026

theTyre Lab.comRecommended#8 Summer tires 2026

Performance

Wet circle cornering

96%

Dry braking

90%

Wet handling

79%

Aquaplaning - cross

56%

Exterior noise

35%

Comfort

17%

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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205/50 R17 93 Y

A C 72dB

£137

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Premium

Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

'26#2

9.3

Price from

£121

Price from£121

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

2026

theTyre Lab.comRecommended#9 Summer tires 2026

Performance

Comfort

96%

Exterior noise

89%

Wet circle cornering

88%

Wet braking

70%

Aquaplaning - cross

70%

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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205/50 R17 93 Y

A C 69dB

£121

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Premium

Primacy 5

'26#3

'26#4

'26#4

8.4

Price from

£128

Price from£128

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

Aquaplaning - longitudal

87%

Dry handling

85%

Exterior noise

81%

Wet braking

69%

Wet handling

54%

Dry braking

41%

Test results

2026195/55 R16#3(Good)

2026215/55 R17#4(Highly recommended)

2026235/55 R18#4(Good)

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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205/50 R17 89 V

A C 70dB

£128

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£128

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£141

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205/50 R17 93 V XL

A B 70dB

£132

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£132

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£138

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205/50 R17 93 W XL

A B 70dB

£132

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Upper-middle

Ecsta Sport (PS72)

'26#4

'26#6

8.4

Price from

£82

Price from£82

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

Wet circle cornering

69%

Wet braking

63%

Dry braking

58%

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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205/50 R17 93 Y

A C 72dB

£82

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£86

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Premium

Cinturato P7 C2

'25#3

'24#2

'24#6

8.4

Price from

£130

Price from£130

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

Dry braking

84%

Exterior noise

79%

Wet braking

78%

Wet circle cornering

66%

Aquaplaning - cross

56%

Comfort

42%

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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205/50 R17 89 H £130

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Premium

e.Primacy

'25#3

'25#4

'23#3

6.6

Price from

£163

Price from£163

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

Exterior noise

87%

Dry braking

79%

Comfort

67%

Wet handling

44%

Aquaplaning - cross

34%

Wet circle cornering

28%

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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205/50 R17 93 H XL £163

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205/50 R17 93 V XL £165

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Efficientgrip Performance 2

'26#3

'25#2

8.8

Price from

£120

Price from£120

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 and low exterior noise, while maintaining very safe wet characteristics. Dry braking is its weak spot, so it's better suited for drivers that value comfort and efficiency over sporty driving.

Performance

Comfort

89%

Exterior noise

85%

Wet handling

75%

Dry handling

64%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

53%

Interior noise

32%

Test results

2026215/55 R17#3(Highly recommended)

2026225/50 R17#3(Good)

2025205/55 R16#2(Recommended)

2025215/55 R17#5(Very good)

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205/50 R17 93 V XL

A A 70dB

£120

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Upper-middle

ZIEX ZE320

'26#2

'26#5

7.4

Price from

£92

Price from£92

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

88%

Wet handling

86%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

64%

Wet braking

47%

Aquaplaning - cross

27%

Test results

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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205/50 R17 93 V £92

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205/50 R17 93 W £97

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Upper-middle

Roadhawk 2

'26#3

'26#4

7.5

Price from

£90

Price from£90

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

Aquaplaning - cross

74%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

69%

Wet circle cornering

64%

Dry braking

25%

Comfort

17%

Exterior noise

10%

Test results

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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205/50 R17 93 W

A B 71dB

£122

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205/50 R17 93 Y

A B 71dB

£90

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Premium

Turanza 6

'26#4

'26#5

7.8

Price from

£115

Price from£115

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%

Aquaplaning - cross

63%

Wet handling

59%

Wet circle cornering

44%

Dry braking

43%

Exterior noise

42%

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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205/50 R17 89 V

A B 69dB

£115

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£115

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£119

In stock · Free shipping

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205/50 R17 93 W

A B 70dB

£116

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£116

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£120

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Premium

Turanza T005

'25#4

'24#3

'23#3

8.3

Price from

£116

Price from£116

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

Dry braking

81%

Wet handling

77%

Wet circle cornering

72%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

59%

Comfort

42%

Exterior noise

26%

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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205/50 R17 89 V

B B 71dB

£116

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Primacy 4+

'25#4

'25#5

'24#1

7.1

Price from

£151

Price from£151

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

Dry braking

73%

Exterior noise

72%

Dry handling

67%

Wet handling

55%

Wet circle cornering

49%

Interior noise

42%

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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205/50 R17 89 V mfs £151

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£151

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£171

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205/50 R17 93 W mfs XL £172

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Upper-middle

Ziex ZE310 Ecorun

'25#5

'24#4

'24#6

6.2

Price from

£116

Price from£116

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

Aquaplaning - longitudal

85%

Comfort

83%

Aquaplaning - cross

81%

Wet circle cornering

57%

Wet handling

47%

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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205/50 R17 89 V £116

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205/50 R17 93 V £117

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205/50 R17 93 W £125

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Upper-middle

Azenis FK520

'26#3

'26#4

'26#8

7.4

Price from

£91

Price from£91

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

Exterior noise

84%

Comfort

83%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

70%

Aquaplaning - cross

47%

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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205/50 R17 93 Y £91

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Premium

Ventus Prime 4

'26#4

'26#8

'26#11

7.4

Price from

£101

Price from£101

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

Dry handling

71%

Dry braking

70%

Wet handling

68%

Aquaplaning - cross

45%

Interior noise

37%

Comfort

20%

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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205/50 R17 89 V

A C 69dB

£106

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£106

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£123

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205/50 R17 93 H XL *

B A 69dB

£122

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£122

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£129

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205/50 R17 93 H XL

B A 69dB

£126

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£126

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205/50 R17 93 V XL

D B 70dB

£121

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£121

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205/50 R17 93 V mfs XL

B C 72dB

£133

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£133

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205/50 R17 93 W

A B 69dB

£101

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£101

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£105

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205/50 R17 93 W

A B 69dB

£110

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£110

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205/50 R17 93 W mfs XL

B C 72dB

£145

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Upper-middle

Ecsta PS71

'25#4

'25#6

'25#13

7.8

Price from

£85

Price from£85

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%

Aquaplaning - cross

87%

Wet braking

64%

Dry braking

49%

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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205/50 R17 93 Y

A C 72dB

£85

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£85

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£97

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205/50 R17 93 Y

A C 72dB

£100

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Budget

N Fera Primus

'26#6

'24#11

6.6

Price from

£74

Price from£74

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

Wet braking

73%

Interior noise

67%

Wet circle cornering

66%

Dry handling

48%

Dry braking

47%

Exterior noise

45%

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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205/50 R17 93 V XL 4PR£85

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£85

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205/50 R17 93 Y XL£74

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Premium

EcoContact 6

'26#6

'22#7

'22#8

5.6

Price from

£119

Price from£119

Performance

Comfort

83%

Interior noise

82%

Exterior noise

78%

Wet handling

33%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

11%

Aquaplaning - cross

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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205/50 R17 93 V £172

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£172

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205/50 R17 93 V

B A 72dB

£119

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£119

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£128

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Proxes Comfort

'26#7

'25#8

'25#11

7.4

Price from

£95

Price from£95

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

81%

Dry braking

80%

Comfort

70%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

60%

Wet handling

58%

Wet braking

38%

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 £103

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£103

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£118

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205/50 R17 93 W mfs XL£95

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Summer

'26#7

5.5

Price from

£87

Price from£87

Performance

Aquaplaning - longitudal

100%

Wet handling

86%

Aquaplaning - cross

86%

Wet braking

43%

Exterior noise

14%

Dry braking

Test results

2026195/55 R16#7(Good)

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Price variants (3)

205/50 R17 89 V

B C 71dB

£95

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£95

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205/50 R17 93 W

B B 72dB

£87

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£87

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205/50 R17 93 Y

A C 72dB

£88

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£88

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Upper-middle

Ecsta HS52

'26#9

'24#2

'24#3

7.4

Price from

£86

Price from£86

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

Dry handling

80%

Wet circle cornering

80%

Dry braking

79%

Exterior noise

55%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

52%

Aquaplaning - cross

37%

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 (1)

205/50 R17 93 W XL

A C 72dB

£86

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£86

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£96

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Dynaxer HP5

'26#2

'26#7

'26#19

6.0

Price from

£102

Price from£102

Performance

Exterior noise

71%

Dry braking

60%

Wet braking

58%

Wet circle cornering

29%

Wet handling

29%

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 £102

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£102

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205/50 R17 89 Y £108

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£108

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205/50 R17 93 V £107

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£107

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205/50 R17 93 W £108

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£108

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205/50 R17 93 Y £107

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£107

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Premium

SP Sport MAXX RT2

'25#9

'25#19

6.9

Price from

£109

Price from£109

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

Comfort

100%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

94%

Aquaplaning - cross

85%

Wet handling

42%

Dry braking

40%

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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205/50 R17 93 Y

A C 72dB

£109

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£109

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Upper-middle

Goodrich Advantage 2

'26#5

'26#11

'26#27

6.1

Price from

£101

Price from£101

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

Dry braking

93%

Aquaplaning - cross

86%

Wet braking

57%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

29%

Dry handling

29%

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£102

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£102

In stock · Free shipping

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205/50 R17 89 Y 0£101

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£101

In stock · Free shipping

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205/50 R17 93 W 0£101

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£101

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205/50 R17 93 Y 0£103

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£103

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Upper-middle

Powerproof 1

'25#13

'25#14

5.7

Price from

£130

Price from£130

Test results

2025225/40 R18#13(-)

2025225/40 R18#14(Satisfactory)

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Price variants (1)

205/50 R17 93 Y XL£130

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£130

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Upper-middle

RainSport 5

'26#4

'26#24

'25#23

6.5

Price from

£84

Price from£84

Expert summary

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Performance

Aquaplaning - cross

95%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

93%

Interior noise

93%

Wet circle cornering

61%

Dry braking

38%

Dry handling

23%

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 £84

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£84

In stock · Free shipping

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Tyres Pneus Online UK

£107

In stock · Free shipping

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205/50 R17 93 Y £87

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£87

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Tyres Pneus Online UK

£105

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Upper-middle

Advantage

'26#10

'25#24

'24#12

6.8

Price from

£120

Price from£120

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

Interior noise

93%

Comfort

78%

Dry handling

63%

Aquaplaning - cross

31%

Wet handling

23%

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 £124

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£124

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205/50 R17 93 W XL£124

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£124

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205/50 R17 93 Y £120

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£120

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Budget

Speed-Life 3

'26#22

'25#26

'24#14

5.1

Price from

£97

Price from£97

Expert summary

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Performance

Exterior noise

82%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

77%

Aquaplaning - cross

77%

Dry handling

31%

Wet circle cornering

28%

Comfort

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

£97

mytyres.co.uk

£97

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Tyres Pneus Online UK

£125

In stock · Free shipping

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Budget

SportControl 2

'26#21

'25#31

'24#7

6.3

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

Aquaplaning - cross

79%

Comfort

73%

Wet circle cornering

72%

Wet handling

47%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

47%

Wet braking

38%

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

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£85

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Budget

ProTech NewGen

'26#36

'25#34

'23#25

3.2

Price from

£69

Price from£69

Performance

Aquaplaning - cross

75%

Exterior noise

72%

Dry braking

69%

Wet braking

53%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

50%

Wet handling

25%

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£69

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£69

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