Table of contents:

Best summer tyres in tests
215/40 R17 tyre test
215/40 R17 tire tests

Best summer tyres in tests (2026)

Speed index

Weight index

Max. price

Options

Runflat MFS

4.35/5

Tests from 2025

225/40 R18 Rank: 1 (Very good)

225/40 R18 Rank: 1 (-)

225/40 R18 Rank: 2 (Good)

225/45 R18 Rank: 3 (Highly recommended)

225/40 R18 Rank: 3 (Exemplary)

225/40 R18 Rank: 6 (-)

Tests from 2024

225/55 R17 Rank: 1 (Exemplary)

235/55 R19 Rank: 3 (Good)

265/35 R19 Rank: 4 (Good)

Tests from 2023

225/40 R18 Rank: 2 (Outstanding)

Bridgestone Potenza Sport

4.35/5

We really like the new Potenza Sport, as it’s more sporty and dynamic than the usual tyre in this category, but still perfectly usable and safe for everyday driving, which makes it unique. It’s rolling resistance, mileage and overall comfort are also on a good level, except for a slighty higher noise.

50%

Wet handling

Wet circle cornering

Dry handling

Dry braking

Wet braking

Interior noise

Comfort

Aquaplaning - cross

Aquaplaning - longitudal

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Shop	Product	Stock	Availability	Shipping	Price	Action
Bridgestone Potenza Sport ( 215/40 R17 83Y EVc, with rim protection (MFS) ) - In stock £127	Bridgestone Potenza Sport ( 215/40 R17 83Y EVc, with rim protection (MFS) )		In stock	Free shipping	£127	Buy mytyres.co.uk

4.75/5

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Lab.com

Recommended

#4
Summer tires

2026

Tests from 2025

225/40 R18 Rank: 2 (-)

225/40 R18 Rank: 2 (Exemplary)

225/40 R18 Rank: 3 (Good)

225/45 R18 Rank: 4 (Highly recommended)

225/40 R18 Rank: 4 (Good)

Tests from 2024

215/40 R18 Rank: 2 (Very good)

Tests from 2023

225/45 R18 Rank: 2 (Outstanding)

225/40 R18 Rank: 2 (Highly recommended)

225/45 R18 Rank: 3 (Highly recommended)

225/40 R18 Rank: 3 (Outstanding)

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

4.75/5

The Pilot Sport range from Michelin is now almost legendary, with the Cup variants being the fastest road legal tyres available. But the ‚ordinary‘ Pilot Sport 5 not as spory as it’s name suggest - it’s incredibly well balanced, with the priority being low rolling resistance and high mileage over sporty handling. It’s still a Michelin tire, so higher price is to be expected.

50%

Wet circle cornering

Dry handling

Aquaplaning - longitudal

Aquaplaning - cross

Wet braking

Wet handling

Dry braking

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Shop	Product	Stock	Availability	Shipping	Price	Action
Michelin Pilot Sport 5 ( 215/40 ZR17 (87Y) XL with rim protection ridge (FSL) ) - In stock £134	Michelin Pilot Sport 5 ( 215/40 ZR17 (87Y) XL with rim protection ridge (FSL) )		In stock	Free shipping	£134	Buy mytyres.co.uk
Pilot Sport 5 EV XL - In stock £147	Pilot Sport 5 EV XL		In stock	Free shipping	£147	Buy tyres.pneus.online.uk

4.55/5

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Lab.com

Recommended

#10
Summer tires

2026

Tests from 2025

225/40 R18 Rank: 1 (Exemplary)

255/55 R18 Rank: 1 (Exemplary)

225/45 R18 Rank: 1 (Highly recommended)

245/35 R19 Rank: 2 (Exemplary)

235/55 R19 Rank: 4 (Good)

225/40 R18 Rank: 4 (Highly recommended)

225/40 R18 Rank: 4 (Good)

225/40 R18 Rank: 6 (-)

225/45 R17 Rank: 8 (-)

Tests from 2024

235/55 R19 Rank: 1 (Exemplary)

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

4.55/5

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!

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Comfort

Wet circle cornering

Dry handling

Exterior noise

Wet handling

Dry braking

Aquaplaning - cross

Wet braking

Aquaplaning - longitudal

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Shop	Product	Stock	Availability	Shipping	Price	Action
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 ( 215/40 R17 87Y XL EVR, with rim protection (MFS) ) - In stock £125	Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 ( 215/40 R17 87Y XL EVR, with rim protection (MFS) )		In stock	Free shipping	£125	Buy mytyres.co.uk
Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 FP XL - In stock £172	Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 FP XL		In stock	Free shipping	£172	Buy tyres.pneus.online.uk

3.85/5

Tests from 2025

215/55 R17 Rank: 3 (Very good)

225/45 R17 Rank: 4 (-)

255/55 R18 Rank: 7 (-)

Tests from 2024

205/55 R16 Rank: 3 (Exemplary)

235/55 R18 Rank: 4 (Good)

225/45 R17 Rank: 6 (Recommended)

215/55 R17 Rank: 6 (Satisfactory)

225/45 R17 Rank: 9 (Recommended for economical driving)

205/55 R16 Rank: 10 (-)

Tests from 2023

225/65 R17 Rank: 2 (Exemplary)

Bridgestone Turanza 6

3.85/5

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.

50%

Interior noise

Wet handling

Dry handling

Aquaplaning - cross

Aquaplaning - longitudal

Wet braking

Wet circle cornering

Exterior noise

Dry braking

Shop	Product	Stock	Availability	Shipping	Price	Action
Bridgestone Turanza 6 ( 215/40 R17 87W XL Enliten / EV, with rim protection (MFS) ) - In stock £129	Bridgestone Turanza 6 ( 215/40 R17 87W XL Enliten / EV, with rim protection (MFS) )		In stock	Free shipping	£129	Buy mytyres.co.uk
Turanza 6 Enliten XL FR - In stock £144	Turanza 6 Enliten XL FR		In stock	Free shipping	£144	Buy tyres.pneus.online.uk

4.35/5

Tests from 2026

225/40 R18 Rank: 3 (Highly recommended)

Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo

4.35/5

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.

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Wet braking

Dry braking

Wet handling

Dry handling

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Potenza Sport Evo XL - In stock £138	Potenza Sport Evo XL		In stock	Free shipping	£138	Buy tyres.pneus.online.uk
Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo ( 215/40 R17 87Y XL Enliten / EV, with rim protection (MFS) ) - In stock £150	Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo ( 215/40 R17 87Y XL Enliten / EV, with rim protection (MFS) )		In stock	Free shipping	£150	Buy mytyres.co.uk

3.7/5

Tests from 2026

225/40 R18 Rank: 4 (Highly recommended)

Tests from 2025

255/55 R18 Rank: 2 (Exemplary)

225/40 R18 Rank: 5 (Recommended)

225/40 R18 Rank: 8 (Good)

225/45 R18 Rank: 8 (-)

Tests from 2024

235/55 R18 Rank: 7 (Good)

Tests from 2023

235/35 R19 Rank: 6 (Highly recommended)

235/35 R19 Rank: 7 (Good -)

255/45 R20 Rank: 7 (Very good)

225/40 R18 Rank: 7 (Good)

Falken Azenis FK520

3.7/5

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.

50%

Exterior noise

Aquaplaning - longitudal

Dry braking

Dry handling

Wet braking

Aquaplaning - cross

Wet circle cornering

Wet handling

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Shop	Product	Stock	Availability	Shipping	Price	Action
Falken AZENIS FK520 ( 215/40 R17 87Y XL with rim protection (MFS) NBLK ) - In stock £97	Falken AZENIS FK520 ( 215/40 R17 87Y XL with rim protection (MFS) NBLK )		In stock	Free shipping	£97	Buy mytyres.co.uk

4.4/5

Tests from 2025

205/55 R16 Rank: 4 (Recommended)

Tests from 2024

215/40 R18 Rank: 3 (Very good)

Tests from 2023

205/55 R16 Rank: 3 (-)

205/55 R16 Rank: 3 (Highly recommended)

205/55 R16 Rank: 4 (Good)

Tests from 2022

215/55 R17 Rank: 1 (-)

215/55 R17 Rank: 1 (Highly recommended)

245/45 R19 Rank: 2 (Very good)

185/65 R15 Rank: 2 (Good)

215/60 R16 Rank: 3 (Good)

Bridgestone Turanza T005

4.4/5

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.

50%

Dry braking

Wet handling

Wet circle cornering

Dry handling

Wet braking

Interior noise

Aquaplaning - cross

Aquaplaning - longitudal

Comfort

•••

4.5/5

theTyre
Lab.com

Recommended

#13
Summer tires

2026

Tests from 2025

225/40 R18 Rank: 3 (-)

225/40 R18 Rank: 5 (Exemplary)

Hankook Ventus Evo

4.5/5

50%

Wet circle cornering

Wet braking

Dry handling

Wet handling

Aquaplaning - longitudal

Aquaplaning - cross

Dry braking

Exterior noise

3.8/5

Tests from 2025

215/55 R18 Rank: 4 (Good)

225/50 R17 Rank: 5 (Recommended)

Tests from 2024

205/55 R16 Rank: 1 (Exemplary)

215/55 R17 Rank: 2 (Good)

225/45 R17 Rank: 3 (Highly recommended)

225/55 R17 Rank: 4 (Exemplary)

205/55 R16 Rank: 5 (-)

215/55 R17 Rank: 7 (-)

225/45 R17 Rank: 7 (-)

235/55 R18 Rank: 8 (Good)

Michelin Primacy 4+

3.8/5

50%

Dry braking

Exterior noise

Dry handling

Wet braking

Aquaplaning - longitudal

Aquaplaning - cross

Wet handling

Wet circle cornering

Interior noise

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Michelin Primacy 4+ ( 215/40 R17 87W XL with rim protection ridge (FSL) ) - In stock £150	Michelin Primacy 4+ ( 215/40 R17 87W XL with rim protection ridge (FSL) )		In stock	Free shipping	£150	Buy mytyres.co.uk
Primacy 4 plus XL - In stock £166	Primacy 4 plus XL		In stock	Free shipping	£166	Buy tyres.pneus.online.uk

3.35/5

Tests from 2025

205/55 R16 Rank: 5 (-)

Tests from 2024

215/55 R17 Rank: 4 (-)

225/45 R17 Rank: 6 (-)

205/55 R16 Rank: 7 (-)

205/55 R16 Rank: 7 (Good)

225/55 R17 Rank: 8 (Satisfactory)

215/55 R17 Rank: 10 (Satisfactory)

Tests from 2023

225/65 R17 Rank: 3 (Exemplary)

205/55 R16 Rank: 6 (Good)

205/55 R16 Rank: 6 (Recommended)

Falken Ziex ZE310 Ecorun

3.35/5

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.

50%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

Comfort

Aquaplaning - cross

Exterior noise

Dry handling

Wet braking

Dry braking

Wet circle cornering

Wet handling

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Shop	Product	Stock	Availability	Shipping	Price	Action
Falken ZIEX ZE310 ECORUN ( 215/40 R17 87W XL Ecorun, with rim protection (MFS) ) - In stock £170	Falken ZIEX ZE310 ECORUN ( 215/40 R17 87W XL Ecorun, with rim protection (MFS) )		In stock	Free shipping	£170	Buy mytyres.co.uk

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Falken ZIEX ZE310 ECORUN ( 215/40 R17 87W XL Ecorun, with rim protection (MFS) BLK ) - In stock £119	Falken ZIEX ZE310 ECORUN ( 215/40 R17 87W XL Ecorun, with rim protection (MFS) BLK )		In stock	Free shipping	£119	Buy mytyres.co.uk
Ziex ZE310 Ecorun XL - In stock £125	Ziex ZE310 Ecorun XL		In stock	Free shipping	£125	Buy tyres.pneus.online.uk

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Falken ZIEX ZE310 ECORUN ( 215/40 R17 87W XL Ecorun, with rim protection (MFS) BLK ) - In stock £91	Falken ZIEX ZE310 ECORUN ( 215/40 R17 87W XL Ecorun, with rim protection (MFS) BLK )		In stock	Free shipping	£91	Buy mytyres.co.uk

4.15/5

Tests from 2025

225/40 R18 Rank: 4 (-)

225/40 R18 Rank: 6 (Exemplary)

225/40 R18 Rank: 13 (Satisfactory)

Tests from 2023

225/45 R18 Rank: 5 (Good)

225/45 R18 Rank: 7 (Highly recommended)

225/45 R18 Rank: 12 (-)

Tests from 2022

255/35 R19 Rank: 6 (-)

Tests from 2021

225/50 R17 Rank: 3 (Good)

Kumho Ecsta PS71

4.15/5

50%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

Aquaplaning - cross

Wet braking

Wet handling

Wet circle cornering

Dry handling

Dry braking

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Kumho Ecsta PS71 ( 215/40 ZR17 87Y XL with rim protection ridge (FSL) ) - In stock £93	Kumho Ecsta PS71 ( 215/40 ZR17 87Y XL with rim protection ridge (FSL) )		In stock	Free shipping	£93	Buy mytyres.co.uk
Ecsta PS71 XL FR - In stock £93	Ecsta PS71 XL FR		In stock	Free shipping	£93	Buy tyres.pneus.online.uk

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Kumho Ecsta PS71 ( 215/40 ZR17 87Y XL with rim protection ridge (FSL) ) - In stock £88	Kumho Ecsta PS71 ( 215/40 ZR17 87Y XL with rim protection ridge (FSL) )		In stock	Free shipping	£88	Buy mytyres.co.uk

3.6/5

Tests from 2025

225/45 R17 Rank: 6 (-)

Tests from 2024

225/55 R17 Rank: 3 (Exemplary)

205/55 R16 Rank: 4 (-)

215/55 R17 Rank: 6 (-)

205/55 R16 Rank: 8 (Good)

215/55 R17 Rank: 8 (Satisfactory)

Tests from 2023

225/65 R17 Rank: 5 (Exemplary)

205/55 R16 Rank: 7 (Recommended)

205/55 R16 Rank: 9 (Good)

205/55 R16 Rank: 9 (-)

Hankook Ventus Prime 4

3.6/5

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.

50%

Dry braking

Dry handling

Wet braking

Wet handling

Exterior noise

Wet circle cornering

Aquaplaning - longitudal

Interior noise

Aquaplaning - cross

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Shop	Product	Stock	Availability	Shipping	Price	Action
Hankook Ventus Prime 4 K135 ( 215/40 ZR17 87Y XL 4PR with rim protection (MFS) SBL ) - In stock £95	Hankook Ventus Prime 4 K135 ( 215/40 ZR17 87Y XL 4PR with rim protection (MFS) SBL )		In stock	Free shipping	£95	Buy mytyres.co.uk
Ventus Prime4 MFS XL - In stock £130	Ventus Prime4 MFS XL		In stock	Free shipping	£130	Buy tyres.pneus.online.uk

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Hankook Kinergy 4S² H750 ( 215/40 R17 87V XL ) - In stock £131	Hankook Kinergy 4S² H750 ( 215/40 R17 87V XL )		In stock	Free shipping	£131	Buy mytyres.co.uk

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Hankook Ventus Prime 4 K135 ( 215/40 ZR17 87Y XL ) - In stock £112	Hankook Ventus Prime 4 K135 ( 215/40 ZR17 87Y XL )		In stock	Free shipping	£112	Buy mytyres.co.uk

3.7/5

Tests from 2025

215/55 R18 Rank: 6 (Satisfactory)

225/50 R17 Rank: 6 (Satisfactory)

Tests from 2024

225/45 R17 Rank: 5 (Highly recommended)

Firestone Roadhawk 2

3.7/5

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.

50%

Wet circle cornering

Aquaplaning - longitudal

Wet handling

Aquaplaning - cross

Wet braking

Dry handling

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Shop	Product	Stock	Availability	Shipping	Price	Action
Firestone Roadhawk 2 ( 215/40 R17 87Y XL Enliten / EV, with rim protection (MFS) ) - In stock £88	Firestone Roadhawk 2 ( 215/40 R17 87Y XL Enliten / EV, with rim protection (MFS) )		In stock	Free shipping	£88	Buy mytyres.co.uk
Roadhawk 2 Enliten XL FSL - In stock £128	Roadhawk 2 Enliten XL FSL		In stock	Free shipping	£128	Buy tyres.pneus.online.uk

3.6/5

Tests from 2026

225/40 R18 Rank: 8 (Recommended)

Tests from 2025

225/40 R18 Rank: 5 (-)

225/40 R18 Rank: 11 (Satisfactory)

Tests from 2023

225/45 R18 Rank: 7 (-)

225/40 R18 Rank: 12 (Satisfactory)

225/45 R18 Rank: 16 (Satisfactory)

Linglong Sport Master

3.6/5

50%

Exterior noise

Wet braking

Wet handling

Dry braking

Aquaplaning - longitudal

Wet circle cornering

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3.55/5

Tests from 2025

225/40 R18 Rank: 8 (Good)

225/40 R18 Rank: 11 (-)

Tests from 2024

205/55 R16 Rank: 6 (-)

225/55 R17 Rank: 9 (Satisfactory)

205/55 R16 Rank: 9 (Good)

Tests from 2023

225/65 R17 Rank: 8 (Good)

205/55 R16 Rank: 9 (-)

205/55 R16 Rank: 14 (Good)

Tests from 2022

215/60 R16 Rank: 5 (Good)

235/55 R18 Rank: 6 (Good)

Toyo Proxes Comfort

3.55/5

50%

Dry braking

Exterior noise

Comfort

Dry handling

Wet circle cornering

Aquaplaning - cross

Wet handling

Aquaplaning - longitudal

Wet braking

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Toyo Proxes Comfort ( 215/40 R17 87V XL with rim protection ridge (FSL) ) - In stock £89	Toyo Proxes Comfort ( 215/40 R17 87V XL with rim protection ridge (FSL) )		In stock	Free shipping	£89	Buy mytyres.co.uk
Proxes Comfort - In stock £125	Proxes Comfort		In stock	Free shipping	£125	Buy tyres.pneus.online.uk

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Toyo Proxes Comfort ( 215/40 R17 87V XL with rim protection ridge (FSL) ) - In stock £132	Toyo Proxes Comfort ( 215/40 R17 87V XL with rim protection ridge (FSL) )		In stock	Free shipping	£132	Buy mytyres.co.uk

2.6/5

Tests from 2025

225/40 R18 Rank: 10 (Satisfactory)

Sailun Atrezzo ZSR2

2.6/5

50%

Exterior noise

Aquaplaning - longitudal

Aquaplaning - cross

Dry braking

Wet circle cornering

Wet handling

Wet braking

Dry handling

3.7/5

Tests from 2025

225/40 R18 Rank: 9 (Good)

225/40 R18 Rank: 19 (-)

Tests from 2024

215/40 R18 Rank: 5 (Good)

215/55 R17 Rank: 5 (Satisfactory)

Tests from 2023

225/45 R18 Rank: 5 (Good)

235/35 R19 Rank: 5 (Good)

225/45 R18 Rank: 13 (-)

Tests from 2022

215/55 R17 Rank: 7 (-)

215/55 R17 Rank: 8 (Good)

Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2

3.7/5

50%

Comfort

Aquaplaning - longitudal

Aquaplaning - cross

Interior noise

Wet circle cornering

Exterior noise

Dry handling

Wet handling

Dry braking

Wet braking

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Dunlop Sport Maxx RT2 ( 215/40 ZR17 (87Y) XL with rim protection (MFS) BLK ) - In stock £120	Dunlop Sport Maxx RT2 ( 215/40 ZR17 (87Y) XL with rim protection (MFS) BLK )		In stock	Free shipping	£120	Buy mytyres.co.uk
Sport Maxx RT 2 XL MFS - In stock £156	Sport Maxx RT 2 XL MFS		In stock	Free shipping	£156	Buy tyres.pneus.online.uk

3.1/5

Tests from 2025

225/40 R18 Rank: 13 (-)

225/40 R18 Rank: 14 (Satisfactory)

Nokian Powerproof 1

3.1/5

Shop	Product	Stock	Availability	Shipping	Price	Action
Nokian Powerproof 1 ( 215/40 ZR17 87Y XL with rim protection (MFS) ) - In stock £111	Nokian Powerproof 1 ( 215/40 ZR17 87Y XL with rim protection (MFS) )		In stock	Free shipping	£111	Buy mytyres.co.uk

3.25/5

Tests from 2025

225/40 R18 Rank: 23 (-)

Tests from 2024

205/55 R16 Rank: 14 (-)

205/55 R16 Rank: 18 (Satisfactory)

Tests from 2023

205/55 R16 Rank: 5 (-)

225/45 R18 Rank: 17 (-)

225/45 R18 Rank: 17 (Satisfactory)

205/55 R16 Rank: 31 (Good)

Tests from 2022

195/55 R16 Rank: 3 (Recommended)

215/55 R17 Rank: 36 (-)

Tests from 2021

235/55 R18 Rank: 3 (Recommended)

Uniroyal RainSport 5

3.25/5

50%

Aquaplaning - cross

Aquaplaning - longitudal

Interior noise

Wet braking

Comfort

Exterior noise

Wet handling

Wet circle cornering

Dry braking

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Uniroyal RainSport 5 ( 215/40 R17 87Y XL EVc, with kerbing rib ) - In stock £97	Uniroyal RainSport 5 ( 215/40 R17 87Y XL EVc, with kerbing rib )		In stock	Free shipping	£97	Buy mytyres.co.uk
Rainsport 5 FR XL - In stock £109	Rainsport 5 FR XL		In stock	Free shipping	£109	Buy tyres.pneus.online.uk

3.35/5

Tests from 2025

225/40 R18 Rank: 24 (-)

Tests from 2024

205/55 R16 Rank: 12 (Good)

205/55 R16 Rank: 18 (-)

Tests from 2023

205/55 R16 Rank: 21 (Good)

Tests from 2022

215/55 R17 Rank: 9 (Sufficient)

215/55 R17 Rank: 9 (Good)

185/65 R15 Rank: 10 (Satisfactory)

215/55 R17 Rank: 20 (-)

Tests from 2021

225/45 R17 Rank: 8 (Recommended)

195/55 R16 Rank: 8 (Satisfactory)

BFGoodrich Advantage

3.35/5

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.

50%

Interior noise

Comfort

Dry handling

Dry braking

Exterior noise

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BF Goodrich Advantage ( 215/40 R17 87W XL with rim protection ridge (FSL) ) - In stock £132	BF Goodrich Advantage ( 215/40 R17 87W XL with rim protection ridge (FSL) )		In stock	Free shipping	£132	Buy mytyres.co.uk

2.5/5

Tests from 2025

225/40 R18 Rank: 26 (-)

Tests from 2024

215/55 R17 Rank: 14 (Satisfactory)

205/55 R16 Rank: 23 (-)

Tests from 2023

205/55 R16 Rank: 10 (-)

205/55 R16 Rank: 19 (Good)

225/45 R18 Rank: 41 (-)

Tests from 2022

185/65 R15 Rank: 12 (Satisfactory)

215/60 R16 Rank: 16 (Satisfactory)

215/55 R17 Rank: 43 (-)

Tests from 2021

205/55 R16 Rank: 2 (Good)

Semperit Speed-Life 3

2.5/5

50%

Exterior noise

Aquaplaning - longitudal

Aquaplaning - cross

Wet braking

Wet handling

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Dry handling

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Semperit Speed-Life 3 ( 215/40 R17 87Y XL EVc, with kerbing rib ) - In stock £100	Semperit Speed-Life 3 ( 215/40 R17 87Y XL EVc, with kerbing rib )		In stock	Free shipping	£100	Buy mytyres.co.uk
Speed-Life 3 XL FR - In stock £133	Speed-Life 3 XL FR		In stock	Free shipping	£133	Buy tyres.pneus.online.uk

3.2/5

Tests from 2025

225/40 R18 Rank: 31 (-)

Tests from 2024

215/55 R17 Rank: 7 (Satisfactory)

Tests from 2023

225/45 R18 Rank: 10 (Satisfactory)

225/45 R18 Rank: 18 (-)

Tests from 2022

225/45 R18 Rank: 8 (Satisfactory)

215/55 R17 Rank: 10 (Good)

215/55 R17 Rank: 13 (-)

Fulda SportControl 2

3.2/5

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

50%

Aquaplaning - cross

Comfort

Wet circle cornering

Exterior noise

Interior noise

Dry braking

Dry handling

Wet handling

Aquaplaning - longitudal

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Fulda SportControl 2 ( 215/40 R17 87Y XL with rim protection (MFS) ) - In stock £95	Fulda SportControl 2 ( 215/40 R17 87Y XL with rim protection (MFS) )		In stock	Free shipping	£95	Buy mytyres.co.uk
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3.2/5

Tests from 2025

225/40 R18 Rank: 33 (-)

Tests from 2023

225/45 R18 Rank: 9 (Satisfactory)

225/45 R18 Rank: 11 (-)

Tests from 2022

215/55 R17 Rank: 7 (Good)

235/55 R17 Rank: 8 (Still recommended)

215/55 R17 Rank: 15 (-)

Tests from 2021

225/50 R17 Rank: 12 (Satisfactory)

Sava Intensa UHP 2

3.2/5

50%

Aquaplaning - cross

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Dry handling

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Sava Intensa UHP 2 ( 215/40 R17 87Y XL with rim protection (MFS) ) - In stock £88	Sava Intensa UHP 2 ( 215/40 R17 87Y XL with rim protection (MFS) )		In stock	Free shipping	£88	Buy mytyres.co.uk

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Sava Intensa UHP 2 ( 215/40 R17 87Y XL with rim protection (MFS) ) - In stock £143	Sava Intensa UHP 2 ( 215/40 R17 87Y XL with rim protection (MFS) )		In stock	Free shipping	£143	Buy mytyres.co.uk

Cars with 215/40 R17 tyres

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Best tyres in your size

Dry

1. Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

83%

2. Bridgestone Potenza Sport

81%

3. Bridgestone Turanza T005

77%

4. Michelin Primacy 4+

76%

5. Hankook Ventus Prime 4

75%

6. Michelin Pilot Sport 5

75%

7. Vredestein Ultrac

74%

8. Toyo Proxes Comfort

73%

9. Firestone Roadhawk

72%

10. Maxxis Premitra HP5

70%

Wet

1. Uniroyal RainSport 5

81%

2. Vredestein Ultrac

79%

3. Michelin Pilot Sport 5

78%

4. Bridgestone Potenza Sport

77%

5. Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

76%

6. Kumho Ecsta PS71

73%

7. Firestone Roadhawk 2

72%

8. Bridgestone Turanza T005

71%

9. Semperit Speed-Life 3

68%

10. Nexen N Fera Primus

68%

Comfort

1. Linglong Sport Master

89%

2. Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

85%

3. Falken Azenis FK520

77%

4. Semperit Speed-Life 3

75%

5. Michelin Primacy 4+

73%

6. Uniroyal RainSport 5

71%

7. Toyo Proxes Comfort

70%

8. Fulda SportControl 2

62%

9. BFGoodrich Advantage

57%

10. Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun

56%

Economy

1. Bridgestone Turanza T005

94%

2. Bridgestone Turanza 6

91%

3. Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

82%

4. Michelin Primacy 4+

75%

5. Michelin Pilot Sport 5

75%

6. Hankook Ventus Prime 4

71%

7. Firestone Roadhawk

68%

8. BFGoodrich Advantage

68%

9. Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2

59%

10. Kumho Ecsta PS71

55%

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215/40 R17 doesn't belong to the most popular dimensions for summer tyres - there are 32 tyre models available, which can be compared to 175/70 R13, 225/60 R16, 225/65 R16. Let's break down the sizing - 40 is height of the tyre, which is calculated as 40% of the tyre width (215mm), which means the sidewall height has 86 mm. The wheel diameter is R17, which means it fits to a 17 inch/431.8mm diameter wheel. The total circumference of the tyre is 1896.89 mm, which is very similar to 185/60 R15(1894.38 mm), 195/50 R16(1889.35 mm), 205/55 R15(1905.38 mm), 175/70 R14(1886.84 mm), 215/45 R16(1884.64 mm), 215/35 R18(1909.15 mm), 175/65 R15(1911.66 mm). There are multiple speed indexes available for summer tyres in 215/40 R17: V(240km/h), W(270km/h), Y(300km/h). The same goes for weight indexes: 83, 87. You can find 215/40 R17 on 13 car models - mainly Seat, Skoda, Alfa Romeo, Audi, Ford.

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Pilot Sport 5

Roadhawk 2

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Bridgestone Potenza Sport

215/40 R17 83 Y AD71dBPrice from: 127GBP

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

215/40 R17 87 Y AC72dBPrice from: 134GBP

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

215/40 R17 87 Y XL AC70dBPrice from: 125GBP

Bridgestone Turanza 6

215/40 R17 87 W AB70dBPrice from: 129GBP

Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo

215/40 R17 87 Y AC72dBPrice from: 138GBP

Falken Azenis FK520

215/40 R17 87 Y Price from: 97GBP

Bridgestone Turanza T005

Hankook Ventus Evo

Michelin Primacy 4+

215/40 R17 87 W Price from: 150GBP

Falken Ziex ZE310 Ecorun

215/40 R17 87 W XL Price from: 170GBP

215/40 R17 87 W Price from: 119GBP

215/40 R17 87 W mfs XLPrice from: 91GBP

Kumho Ecsta PS71

215/40 R17 87 Y AD72dBPrice from: 93GBP

215/40 R17 87 Y Price from: 88GBP

Hankook Ventus Prime 4

215/40 R17 87 AC69dBPrice from: 95GBP

215/40 R17 87 V XLBC72dBPrice from: 131GBP

215/40 R17 87 Y mfs XLAC69dBPrice from: 112GBP

Firestone Roadhawk 2

215/40 R17 87 Y AC71dBPrice from: 88GBP

Linglong Sport Master

Toyo Proxes Comfort

215/40 R17 87 V Price from: 89GBP

215/40 R17 87 V Price from: 132GBP

Sailun Atrezzo ZSR2

Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2

215/40 R17 87 Y AD71dBPrice from: 120GBP

Nokian Powerproof 1

215/40 R17 87 Y XLAC69dBPrice from: 111GBP

Uniroyal RainSport 5

215/40 R17 87 Y Price from: 97GBP

BFGoodrich Advantage

215/40 R17 87 W Price from: 132GBP

Semperit Speed-Life 3

215/40 R17 87 Y BC72dBPrice from: 100GBP

Fulda SportControl 2

215/40 R17 87 Y BC70dBPrice from: 95GBP

Sava Intensa UHP 2

215/40 R17 87 Y BC72dBPrice from: 88GBP

215/40 R17 87 Y Price from: 143GBP

Cars with 215/40 R17 tyres

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