215/50 R19 - Best summer tyres 2026 - market overview, tests, reviews

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iON evo

215/50 R19 97 H XL

£102

Primacy 5

215/50 R19 97 V .

£128

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Ventus Prime 4

215/50 R19 41 IKAIO mfsXL

£141

Ecocontact 6

215/50 R19 93 T

£155

Best tyres in tests (2026)

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1

Premium

Blue Response TG

'26#1

9.8

Price from

£162

Price from£162

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.

#4

theTyre Lab.comRecommended#4 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)

Price variants (1)

215/50 R19 97 V £162

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£162

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2

Premium

ION Evo

'25#1

9.6

Price from

£88

Price from£88

Expert summary

Hankook designed the ION Evo specifically for electric vehicles and it shows. It combines low rolling resistance with good aquaplaning safety, short braking distances and excellent handling dynamics. Comfort and mileage are also strong points, making it a well-rounded EV tyre with very few compromises.

#7

theTyre Lab.comRecommended#7 Summer tires 2026

Performance

Wet handling

100%

Wet circle cornering

100%

Wet braking

100%

+6

Price/value

71%

Rolling resistance

71%

Exterior noise

57%

Test results

2025215/55 R18#1(Exemplary)

Price variants (2)

215/50 R19 97 H XL

A A 70dB

£88

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£88

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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£168

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215/50 R19 97 Y

A A 69dB

£178

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£178

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3

Premium

Cinturato (C3)

'26#1

'26#1

'26#2

9.5

Price from

£214

Price from£214

Expert summary

When safety meets sportiness, you get the Pirelli Cinturato C3. It posted the best dry braking distance in test and backs it up with excellent wet grip and handling. Low rolling resistance adds efficiency to the mix, though noise levels and aquaplaning in standing water are only average.

#8

theTyre Lab.comRecommended#8 Summer tires 2026

Performance

Dry braking

93%

Dry handling - objective

91%

Wet braking

91%

+9

Interior noise

43%

Cost per warranted mile

37%

Exterior noise

12%

Test results

2026215/55 R17#1(Highly recommended)

2026225/45 R17#1(Test winner)

2026225/50 R17#2(Good)

2026235/45 R18#3(Highly recommended)

2026245/45 R19#4(Exemplary)

2026205/55 R16#5(Recommended)

2026245/45 R19#7(-)

2025225/50 R17#1(Test winner)

Price variants (1)

215/50 R19 97 V

A A 70dB

£214

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£214

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Upper-middle

e.Ziex

'26#4

'25#2

'25#5

8.9

Price from

£119

Price from£119

Expert summary

If you care about the range of your electric vehicle, there are now non-premium options that are more than good enough for daily driving. The Falken e.Ziex delivers top-tier rolling resistance and some of the shortest braking distances in test, both wet and dry. It rides comfortably and stays quiet, though aquaplaning safety in corners and overall wet grip leave room for improvement.

#14

theTyre Lab.comRecommended#14 Summer tires 2026

Performance

Rolling resistance

91%

Dry braking

80%

Comfort

73%

+11

Aquaplaning - cross

34%

Dry steering response

31%

Wet handling

27%

Test results

2026195/55 R16#4(Good)

2025215/55 R17#2(Very good)

2025215/55 R18#5(Good)

2023255/45 R20#4(Very good)

Price variants (1)

215/50 R19 97 V £119

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£119

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2025245/35 R19#3(Exemplary)

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Premium

P ZERO PZ4

'25#3

'25#5

'25#20

8.9

Price from

£329

Price from£329

Expert summary

The P Zero range is with us for a long time, also being a favorite choice for car manufacturers as first equipment. It’s a good, well balanced and enjoyable tyre. It tends to get quite a few mid-life updates so make sure you get the latest one.

Performance

Wet handling - objective

97%

Wet circle cornering

95%

Wet handling

89%

+12

Rolling resistance

37%

Mileage

37%

Price/value

0%

Test results

2025225/45 R18#5(Highly recommended)

2025225/40 R18#20(-)

2023235/35 R19#2(Very good -)

2023225/40 R18#3(Outstanding)

2023225/45 R18#3(-)

2023235/35 R19#4(Highly recommended)

2023225/40 R18#5(Very good)

2023225/45 R18#5(Highly recommended)

2023225/45 R18#11(Satisfactory)

Price variants (1)

215/50 R19 93 T £329

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£329

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2026215/55 R17#3(Highly recommended)

6

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Efficient Grip Performance 2

'26#3

'26#3

'25#2

8.7

Price from

£183

Price from£183

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%

Cost per warranted mile

100%

Price/value

100%

+17

Aquaplaning - longitudal

47%

Interior noise

43%

Dry driving behavior

41%

Test results

2026225/50 R17#3(Good)

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(-)

Price variants (1)

215/50 R19 97 H

A A 69dB

£183

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£183

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2025225/40 R18#6(Exemplary)

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Upper-middle

Ecsta PS71

'25#4

'25#6

'25#13

8.6

Price from

£122

Price from£122

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#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)

Price variants (2)

215/50 R19 97 V

A B 72dB

£122

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£122

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215/50 R19 97 V

A B 72dB

£138

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£138

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2026215/55 R17#4(Highly recommended)

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Premium

Primacy 5

'26#3

'26#4

8.1

Price from

£138

Price from£138

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

95%

Mileage

86%

Dry steering response

86%

+11

Dry lane changing

43%

Dry braking

35%

Wet side guide

29%

Test results

2026195/55 R16#3(Good)

2026225/40 R18#3(-)

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)

Price variants (1)

215/50 R19 97 V

A A 70dB

£138

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£138

In stock · Free shipping

tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£166

In stock · Free shipping

2026255/45 R19#3(Exemplary)

9

Premium

Ultrac Pro

'26#3

'26#3

'26#9

7.9

Price from

£167

Price from£167

Expert summary

The Ultrac Pro is very well balanced tyre for every day driving made mainly for larger wheel sizes.

Performance

Sand traction

88%

Handling on gravel

88%

Exterior noise

87%

+10

Cost per warranted mile

37%

Mileage

16%

Gravel traction

13%

Test results

2026255/35 R19#3(Good)

2026245/45 R19#9(Good)

2026245/45 R19#13(-)

2025245/35 R19#5(Good)

2025225/40 R18#5(Good)

2025225/45 R18#6(-)

2025295/30 R20#6(Satisfactory)

2025225/40 R18#8(Satisfactory)

2025225/40 R18#18(-)

Price variants (1)

215/50 R19 105 W £167

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£167

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2022185/65 R15#8(Satisfactory)

10

Premium

EcoContact 6

'26#6

'22#7

'22#8

7.7

Price from

£155

Price from£155

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)

2022215/55 R17#19(Satisfactory)

2022215/55 R17#23(-)

Price variants (2)

215/50 R19 93 T

A A 71dB

£155

tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£155

In stock · Free shipping

mytyres.co.uk

£175

In stock · Free shipping

2026235/45 R18#5(Recommended)

11

Upper-middle

Goodrich Advantage 2

'26#5

'26#11

'26#27

6.7

Price from

£120

Price from£120

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

2026215/55 R17#11(Recommended)

2026245/45 R19#27(-)

Price variants (1)

215/50 R19 93 T 0£120

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£120

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2025205/55 R16#3(Recommended)

12

Premium

e.Primacy

'26#2

'25#3

'25#4

6.7

Price from

£188

Price from£188

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

Rough-road noise

100%

Fuel efficiency

100%

Exterior noise

87%

+11

Aquaplaning - longitudal

38%

Wet circle cornering

28%

Aquaplaning - cross

18%

Test results

2026235/45 R18#2(-)

2025215/55 R17#4(Very good)

2023255/45 R20#3(Very good)

2023205/55 R16#38(Sufficient)

Price variants (2)

215/50 R19 93 T mfs £188

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£188

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2026235/55 R18#2(Recommended)

13

Upper-middle

Dynaxer HP5

'26#2

'26#7

'26#19

6.4

Price from

£122

Price from£122

Performance

Cost per warranted mile

90%

Comfort

85%

Rolling resistance

78%

+8

Wet handling - objective

27%

Dry handling - objective

27%

Dry handling

20%

Test results

2026225/45 R17#7(-)

2026245/45 R19#19(Satisfactory)

2026245/45 R19#19(-)

Price variants (1)

215/50 R19 93 T £122

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£122

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2025225/40 R18#12(Satisfactory)

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B

SportDrive

'26#25

'25#12

'25#29

5.7

Test results

2026245/45 R19#25(-)

2025225/40 R18#29(-)

2023225/45 R18#21(-)