205/55 R19 - Best summer tyres 2025 - market overview, tests, reviews
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Best summer tyres in tests (2025)
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Michelin Primacy 5
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.
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
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1 | 2025 | Aftonbladet | 225/45 R17 | Test winner |
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
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5 | 2025 | TYRE REVIEWS | 225/50 R17 | Recommended |
4 | 2025 | Autobild | 215/55 R18 | Good |
8 | 2024 | Automotorsport | 235/55 R18 | Good |
4 | 2024 | Autobild | 225/55 R17 | Exemplary |
7 | 2024 | Autozeitung | 225/45 R17 | - |
3 | 2024 | ACE | 225/45 R17 | Highly recommended |
7 | 2024 | Vibilagare | 215/55 R17 | - |
2 | 2024 | ADAC | 215/55 R17 | Good |
5 | 2024 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | - |
1 | 2024 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | Exemplary |
5 | 2023 | Tyre Reviews | 205/55 R16 | Highly recommended |
3 | 2023 | ADAC | 205/55 R16 | Good |
2 | 2023 | Autoklub ČR | 205/55 R16 | - |
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Michelin Primacy 4+ ( 205/55 R19 97V XL )
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£175
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Primacy 4 plus XL
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£175
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| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
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3 | 2025 | motor | 205/55 R16 | Recommended |
4 | 2025 | Automotorsport | 215/55 R17 | Very good |
38 | 2023 | ADAC | 205/55 R16 | Sufficient |
3 | 2023 | Automotorsport | 255/45 R20 | Very good |
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e-Primacy XL S1
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£130
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Michelin E Primacy ( 205/55 R19 97V XL EV )
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£158
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e-Primacy XL S2
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£131
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Michelin E Primacy ( 205/55 R19 97V XL EV )
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£149
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Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
Hankook Ventus tyres are designed to offer a very sporty experience for affordable price, which is also the case for evo3. It’s also safe on wet and got short braking distances, the only drawback being lower mileage.
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
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4 | 2025 | Die Reifentester | 225/40 R18 | Good |
3 | 2024 | Autozeitung | 225/45 R17 | - |
12 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | Satisfactory |
1 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | - |
6 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/40 R18 | Good |
4 | 2023 | Tyre Reviews | 225/40 R18 | Recommended |
7 | 2023 | ACE | 225/45 R18 | Highly recommended |
6 | 2022 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | Good |
3 | 2022 | Autobild | 245/40 R19 | Exemplary |
3 | 2022 | AutoMotorSport | 245/45 R19 | Very good |
3 | 2022 | Tyre Reviews | 225/45 R17 | Recommended |
6 | 2021 | Autobild | 265/35 R20 | Good |
9 | 2021 | Autozeitung | 225/40 R18 | - |
6 | 2021 | Tyre Reviews | 225/40 R18 | Recommended |
12 | 2020 | Autobild | 245/45 R18 | Satisfactory |
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Hankook Ventus S1 Evo 3 K127 ( 205/55 R19 97V XL 4PR SBL )
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£123
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Ventus S1 Evo3 K127 XL
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£131
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| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
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2 | 2025 | Automotorsport | 215/55 R17 | Very good |
5 | 2025 | Autobild | 215/55 R18 | Good |
4 | 2023 | Automotorsport | 255/45 R20 | Very good |
Firestone Roadhawk 2
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.
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
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6 | 2025 | Autobild | 215/55 R18 | Satisfactory |
6 | 2025 | TYRE REVIEWS | 225/50 R17 | Satisfactory |
5 | 2024 | Autozeitung | 225/45 R17 | Highly recommended |
Bridgestone Turanza 6
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.
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
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7 | 2025 | Autobild | 255/55 R18 | - |
4 | 2025 | Aftonbladet | 225/45 R17 | - |
3 | 2025 | Automotorsport | 215/55 R17 | Very good |
4 | 2024 | Automotorsport | 235/55 R18 | Good |
9 | 2024 | Autozeitung | 225/45 R17 | Recommended for economical driving |
6 | 2024 | ACE | 225/45 R17 | Recommended |
6 | 2024 | ADAC | 215/55 R17 | Satisfactory |
10 | 2024 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | - |
3 | 2024 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | Exemplary |
2 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/65 R17 | Exemplary |
16 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | - |
5 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | Good |
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Bridgestone Turanza 6 ( 205/55 R19 97V XL Enliten / EV )
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£118
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Turanza 6 Enliten XL
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£123
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| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
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3 | 2025 | motor | 205/55 R16 | Recommended |
4 | 2025 | Automotorsport | 215/55 R17 | Very good |
38 | 2023 | ADAC | 205/55 R16 | Sufficient |
3 | 2023 | Automotorsport | 255/45 R20 | Very good |
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e-Primacy XL S1
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£130
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e-Primacy XL S1 | In stock | Free shipping | £130 |
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Michelin E Primacy ( 205/55 R19 97V XL EV )
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£158
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e-Primacy XL S2
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£131
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Michelin E Primacy ( 205/55 R19 97V XL EV )
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£149
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GoodYear Efficient Grip Performance 2
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.
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
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5 | 2024 | ACE | 225/45 R17 | Recommended |
4 | 2024 | Vibilagare | 215/55 R17 | - |
13 | 2024 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | - |
4 | 2024 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | Exemplary |
9 | 2024 | ADAC | 215/55 R17 | Satisfactory |
5 | 2024 | Autobild | 225/55 R17 | Good |
1 | 2023 | ADAC | 205/55 R16 | Good |
4 | 2023 | Tyre Reviews | 205/55 R16 | Highly recommended |
3 | 2022 | Autozeitung | 215/55 R17 | Highly recommended |
18 | 2022 | Autobild | 215/55 R17 | - |
1 | 2022 | Autobild | 215/55 R17 | Exemplary |
1 | 2022 | ADAC | 185/65 R15 | Good |
13 | 2021 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | - |
10 | 2021 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | Good |
4 | 2021 | ADAC | 205/55 R16 | Satisfactory |
Falken Ziex ZE310 Ecorun
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.
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
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5 | 2025 | motor | 205/55 R16 | - |
7 | 2024 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | Good |
8 | 2024 | Autobild | 225/55 R17 | Satisfactory |
10 | 2024 | ADAC | 215/55 R17 | Satisfactory |
4 | 2024 | Vibilagare | 215/55 R17 | - |
6 | 2024 | Autozeitung | 225/45 R17 | - |
7 | 2024 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | - |
6 | 2023 | Tyre Reviews | 205/55 R16 | Recommended |
6 | 2023 | ADAC | 205/55 R16 | Good |
3 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/65 R17 | Exemplary |
2 | 2022 | GTÜ | 195/55 R16 | Recommended |
5 | 2022 | Autobild | 215/55 R17 | - |
8 | 2022 | Autozeitung | 215/55 R17 | Satisfactory |
5 | 2022 | Autobild | 215/55 R17 | Good |
8 | 2021 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | - |
Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun
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.
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
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5 | 2025 | motor | 205/55 R16 | - |
7 | 2024 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | Good |
8 | 2024 | Autobild | 225/55 R17 | Satisfactory |
10 | 2024 | ADAC | 215/55 R17 | Satisfactory |
4 | 2024 | Vibilagare | 215/55 R17 | - |
6 | 2024 | Autozeitung | 225/45 R17 | - |
7 | 2024 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | - |
6 | 2023 | Tyre Reviews | 205/55 R16 | Recommended |
6 | 2023 | ADAC | 205/55 R16 | Good |
3 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/65 R17 | Exemplary |
2 | 2022 | GTÜ | 195/55 R16 | Recommended |
5 | 2022 | Autobild | 215/55 R17 | - |
8 | 2022 | Autozeitung | 215/55 R17 | Satisfactory |
5 | 2022 | Autobild | 215/55 R17 | Good |
8 | 2021 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | - |
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
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.
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
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5 | 2024 | ACE | 225/45 R17 | Recommended |
4 | 2024 | Vibilagare | 215/55 R17 | - |
13 | 2024 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | - |
4 | 2024 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | Exemplary |
9 | 2024 | ADAC | 215/55 R17 | Satisfactory |
5 | 2024 | Autobild | 225/55 R17 | Good |
1 | 2023 | ADAC | 205/55 R16 | Good |
4 | 2023 | Tyre Reviews | 205/55 R16 | Highly recommended |
3 | 2022 | Autozeitung | 215/55 R17 | Highly recommended |
18 | 2022 | Autobild | 215/55 R17 | - |
1 | 2022 | Autobild | 215/55 R17 | Exemplary |
1 | 2022 | ADAC | 185/65 R15 | Good |
13 | 2021 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | - |
10 | 2021 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | Good |
4 | 2021 | ADAC | 205/55 R16 | Satisfactory |
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
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4 | 2024 | ACE | 225/45 R17 | Highly recommended |
16 | 2024 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | Satisfactory |
9 | 2024 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | - |
12 | 2021 | ADAC | 205/55 R16 | Satisfactory |
4 | 2020 | ADAC | 235/55 R17 | Recommended |
5 | 2020 | Teknikens | 225/50 R17 | - |
5 | 2020 | Gute-Fahrt | 215/50 R18 | Good - |
4 | 2019 | Autozeitung | 235/45 R18 | - |
5 | 2019 | AutoMotorSport | 215/55 R17 | Recommended |
9 | 2019 | ACE | 205/55 R16 | Conditionally recommended |
5 | 2017 | Gute-Fahrt | 215/55 R17 | Highly recommended - |
BFGoodrich Advantage
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.
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
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24 | 2025 | Autobild | 225/40 R18 | - |
18 | 2024 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | - |
12 | 2024 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | Good |
21 | 2023 | ADAC | 205/55 R16 | Good |
20 | 2022 | Autobild | 215/55 R17 | - |
9 | 2022 | Autozeitung | 215/55 R17 | Sufficient |
9 | 2022 | Autobild | 215/55 R17 | Good |
10 | 2022 | ADAC | 185/65 R15 | Satisfactory |
8 | 2021 | GTÜ | 225/45 R17 | Recommended |
18 | 2021 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | - |
11 | 2021 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | Satisfactory |
9 | 2021 | ADAC | 205/55 R16 | Satisfactory |
8 | 2021 | Firmenauto | 195/55 R16 | Satisfactory |
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
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26 | 2025 | Autobild | 225/40 R18 | - |
14 | 2024 | ADAC | 215/55 R17 | Satisfactory |
23 | 2024 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | - |
41 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | - |
19 | 2023 | ADAC | 205/55 R16 | Good |
10 | 2023 | Autoklub ČR | 205/55 R16 | - |
16 | 2022 | ADAC | 215/60 R16 | Satisfactory |
43 | 2022 | Autobild | 215/55 R17 | - |
12 | 2022 | ADAC | 185/65 R15 | Satisfactory |
10 | 2021 | ADAC | 225/50 R17 | Satisfactory |
12 | 2021 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | - |
3 | 2021 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | Exemplary |
2 | 2021 | ADAC | 205/55 R16 | Good |
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Semperit Speed-Life 3 ( 205/55 R19 97V XL EVc )
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£103
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Speed-Life 3
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205/55 R19 tyre test Personalize
Best tyres in your size
Dry
1.
Continental PremiumContact 6
85%
2.
Michelin Primacy 4+
76%
3.
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
76%
4.
Toyo Proxes Comfort
73%
5.
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
70%
6.
Pirelli Cinturato P7
70%
7.
Michelin e.Primacy
68%
8.
Falken e.Ziex
67%
9.
Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun
66%
10.
BFGoodrich Advantage
62%
Wet
1.
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
74%
2.
Firestone Roadhawk 2
72%
3.
Continental PremiumContact 6
71%
4.
Semperit Speed-Life 3
68%
5.
Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun
67%
6.
Michelin Primacy 4+
67%
7.
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
64%
8.
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
62%
9.
Pirelli Cinturato P7
60%
10.
Bridgestone Turanza 6
59%
Comfort
1.
Michelin e.Primacy
78%
2.
Semperit Speed-Life 3
75%
3.
Michelin Primacy 4+
73%
4.
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
73%
5.
Falken e.Ziex
71%
6.
Toyo Proxes Comfort
70%
7.
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
65%
8.
BFGoodrich Advantage
57%
9.
Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun
56%
10.
Pirelli Cinturato P7
56%
Economy
1.
Bridgestone Turanza 6
91%
2.
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
87%
3.
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
86%
4.
Michelin Primacy 4+
75%
5.
Continental PremiumContact 6
69%
6.
BFGoodrich Advantage
68%
7.
Semperit Speed-Life 3
60%
8.
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
60%
9.
Pirelli Cinturato P7
56%
10.
Toyo Proxes Comfort
50%
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Did you know ...?
205/55 R19 doesn't belong to the most popular dimensions for summer tyres - there are 2 tyre models available, which can be compared to 155/60 R15, 170/60 R17, 160/60 R14. Let's break down the sizing - 55 is height of the tyre, which is calculated as 55% of the tyre width (205mm), which means the sidewall height has 112.75 mm. The wheel diameter is R19, which means it fits to a 19 inch/482.6mm diameter wheel. The total circumference of the tyre is 2224.56 mm, which is very similar to 285/35 R20(2222.68 mm), 215/70 R16(2222.36 mm), 285/40 R19(2232.42 mm), 245/35 R21(2214.51 mm), 215/65 R17(2234.61 mm), 225/55 R18(2213.88 mm), 275/45 R18(2213.88 mm). There are multiple speed indexes available for summer tyres in 205/55 R19: H(210km/h), V(240km/h). The same goes for weight indexes: 97.
