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215/55 R17 - Best summer tyres 2026 - market overview, tests, reviews

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Continental UltraContact NXT
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UltraContact NXT
AVD'26#2MOTOR'25#1AUTOMOTORSPORT'25#1
9.9
Price from£131
Expert summary
The UltraContact NXT is Continental's newest summer model, launched in 2024 with no predecessor — and it's already won both tests it entered. Wet performance is the standout, with short braking distances and confident handling on wet asphalt. Dry is precise too, though the dry braking slightly trails its wet capabilities. Comfort and noise levels are high, which makes it very pleasant for everyday use. Only 23 sizes are available so far, so check if yours is covered before getting too excited.
Performance
Wet circle cornering
100%
Dry handling
98%
Wet braking
95%
+2
Dry braking
80%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
56%
Aquaplaning - cross
45%
Test results
AVD2026215/55 R17#2(Highly recommended)
MOTOR2025205/55 R16#1(Test winner)
AUTOMOTORSPORT2025215/55 R17#1(Outstanding)
Price variants (1)
215/55 R17 98 W
A A 69dB
£131
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Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
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Potenza Sport Evo
SPORTAUTO'26#1TYREREVIEWS'26#2SPORTSCARS'26#2
9.3
Price from£143
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.
Performance
Wet circle cornering
96%
Dry braking
90%
Wet handling
79%
+3
Aquaplaning - cross
56%
Exterior noise
35%
Comfort
17%
Test results
SPORTAUTO2026205/45 R17#1(Outstanding)
TYREREVIEWS2026235/35 R19#2(Highly recommended)
SPORTSCARS2026255/35 R19#2(Exemplary)
AUTOBILD2026255/45 R19#2(Exemplary)
ACE2026225/40 R18#3(Highly recommended)
BILD2026255/45 R19#3(Exemplary)
AUTOBILD2026245/45 R19#11(Good)
AUTOBILD2026245/45 R19#11(-)
Price variants (1)
215/55 R17 98 Y
A C 72dB
£143
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Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
PirelliPremium
Cinturato (C3)
AVD'26#1TYREREVIEWS'26#1ADAC'26#2
9.7
Price from£133
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.
Performance
Wet circle cornering
100%
Dry braking
99%
Wet braking
92%
+2
Aquaplaning - longitudal
80%
Aquaplaning - cross
76%
Exterior noise
12%
Test results
AVD2026215/55 R17#1(Highly recommended)
TYREREVIEWS2026225/45 R17#1(Test winner)
ADAC2026225/50 R17#2(Good)
AUTOZEITUNG2026235/45 R18#3(Highly recommended)
AUTOBILD2026245/45 R19#4(Exemplary)
AUTOBILD2026245/45 R19#7(-)
TYREREVIEWS2025225/50 R17#1(Test winner)
Price variants (1)
215/55 R17 98 W
A B 70dB
£133
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Hankook iON Evo
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iON Evo
AUTOBILD'25#1
8.5
Price from£143
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.
Performance
Wet handling
100%
Wet circle cornering
100%
Wet braking
100%
+2
Aquaplaning - longitudal
86%
Aquaplaning - cross
86%
Exterior noise
57%
Test results
AUTOBILD2025215/55 R18#1(Exemplary)
Price variants (1)
215/55 R17 98 Y XL
A B 69dB
£143
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Continental PremiumContact 7
ContinentalPremium
PremiumContact 7
NETZWELT'26#1REIFENTESTER'26#1AUTOZEITUNG'26#1
9.7
Price from£124
Expert summary
Continental did it again with the PremiumContact 7. It’s an incredibly well balanced tire with just the right wet and dry grip and above average mileage. Since it’s launch in 2023 it got nothing but the best results in the tests, the only downside being it’s premium price.
Performance
Wet braking
93%
Wet circle cornering
91%
Wet handling
87%
+4
Aquaplaning - longitudal
65%
Interior noise
53%
Exterior noise
40%
Test results
NETZWELT2026205/55 R16#1(Highly recommended)
REIFENTESTER2026235/55 R18#1(Good)
AUTOZEITUNG2026235/45 R18#1(Highly recommended)
ADAC2026225/50 R17#1(Good)
TYREREVIEWS2026225/45 R17#1(Test winner)
SPORTAUTO2026205/45 R17#4(Very good)
AUTOBILD2026245/45 R19#6(Good)
AUTOBILD2026245/45 R19#6(-)
TYREREVIEWS2025225/50 R17#1(Test winner)
AFTONBLADET2025225/45 R17#2(Outstanding)
Price variants (2)
215/55 R17 94 V
A C 71dB
£124
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£136
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215/55 R17 98 W
A C 71dB
£128
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Michelin Pilot Sport 5
MichelinPremium
Pilot Sport 5
AUTOBILD'26#3SPORTAUTO'26#5AUTOBILD'26#9
9.3
Price from£148
Expert summary
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.
Performance
Dry handling
86%
Wet circle cornering
82%
Wet braking
73%
+3
Aquaplaning - longitudal
67%
Comfort
33%
Exterior noise
26%
Test results
AUTOBILD2026245/45 R19#3(Exemplary)
SPORTAUTO2026205/45 R17#5(Good)
AUTOBILD2026245/45 R19#9(-)
AUTOBILD2025225/40 R18#2(-)
AUTOBILD2025225/40 R18#2(Exemplary)
ADAC2025225/40 R18#3(Good)
AUTOZEITUNG2025225/45 R18#4(Highly recommended)
REIFENTESTER2025225/40 R18#4(Good)
SPORTAUTO2024215/40 R18#2(Very good)
AUTOBILD2023225/45 R18#2(Outstanding)
Price variants (1)
215/55 R17 98 Y mfs XL
A C 72dB
£148
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Michelin Primacy 5
MichelinPremium
Primacy 5
AUTOMOTORSPORT'26#3AVD'26#4REIFENTESTER'26#4
8.4
Price from£143
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%
+2
Wet braking
69%
Wet handling
54%
Dry braking
41%
Test results
AUTOMOTORSPORT2026195/55 R16#3(Good)
AVD2026215/55 R17#4(Highly recommended)
REIFENTESTER2026235/55 R18#4(Good)
TYREREVIEWS2026225/45 R17#6(Recommended)
AUTOZEITUNG2026235/45 R18#6(Recommended)
ADAC2026225/50 R17#7(Satisfactory)
AFTONBLADET2025225/45 R17#1(Test winner)
Price variants (4)
215/55 R17 94 W
A B 70dB
£146
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£146
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£165
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215/55 R17 94 V
A B 70dB
£143
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£143
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£148
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215/55 R17 98 W XL
A B 70dB
£146
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£146
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£152
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215/55 R17 98 W
A A 69dB
£143
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£143
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£146
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Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
PirelliPremium
Cinturato P7 C2
AFTONBLADET'25#3AUTOZEITUNG'24#2AUTOBILD'24#6
8.4
Price from£167
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%
+4
Wet circle cornering
66%
Aquaplaning - cross
56%
Comfort
42%
Test results
AFTONBLADET2025225/45 R17#3(Outstanding)
AUTOZEITUNG2024225/45 R17#2(Highly recommended)
AUTOBILD2024225/55 R17#6(Good)
TYREREVIEWS2023205/55 R16#2(Highly recommended)
AUTOKLUBCR2023205/55 R16#4(-)
ADAC2023205/55 R16#17(Good)
AUTOBILD2021205/55 R16#2(-)
AUTOBILD2021205/55 R16#7(Good)
ADAC2021225/50 R17#9(Satisfactory)
Price variants (1)
215/55 R17 94 V
B A 70dB
£167
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£187
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GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
GoodYearPremium
Efficientgrip Performance 2
AVD'26#3ADAC'26#3MOTOR'25#2
8.8
Price from£119
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%
+4
Dry handling
64%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
53%
Interior noise
32%
Test results
AVD2026215/55 R17#3(Highly recommended)
ADAC2026225/50 R17#3(Good)
MOTOR2025205/55 R16#2(Recommended)
AUTOMOTORSPORT2025215/55 R17#5(Very good)
Price variants (5)
215/55 R17 94 W
A B 70dB
£119
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£127
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215/55 R17 94 W
A A 67dB
£129
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£150
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215/55 R17 94 W
A A 67dB
£124
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£124
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£137
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215/55 R17 98 W Ford
B A 69dB
£121
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£121
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£131
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Falken E.Ziex
FalkenUpper-middle
E.Ziex
AUTOMOTORSPORT'26#4AUTOMOTORSPORT'25#2AUTOBILD'25#5
8.8
Price from£111
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.
Performance
Dry braking
80%
Exterior noise
72%
Wet circle cornering
71%
+2
Aquaplaning - longitudal
44%
Aquaplaning - cross
34%
Wet handling
27%
Test results
AUTOMOTORSPORT2026195/55 R16#4(Good)
AUTOMOTORSPORT2025215/55 R17#2(Very good)
AUTOBILD2025215/55 R18#5(Good)
AUTOMOTORSPORT2023255/45 R20#4(Very good)
Price variants (1)
215/55 R17 98 V £111
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Bridgestone Turanza T005
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Turanza T005
MOTOR'25#4SPORTAUTO'24#3AUTOKLUBCR'23#3
8.3
Price from£117
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%
+4
Aquaplaning - longitudal
59%
Comfort
42%
Exterior noise
26%
Test results
MOTOR2025205/55 R16#4(Recommended)
SPORTAUTO2024215/40 R18#3(Very good)
AUTOKLUBCR2023205/55 R16#3(-)
TYREREVIEWS2023205/55 R16#3(Highly recommended)
ADAC2023205/55 R16#4(Good)
AUTOBILD2022215/55 R17#1(-)
AUTOZEITUNG2022215/55 R17#1(Highly recommended)
AUTOMOTORSPORT2022245/45 R19#2(Very good)
ADAC2022185/65 R15#2(Good)
ADAC2022215/60 R16#3(Good)
Price variants (8)
215/55 R17 94 V
A A 71dB
£118
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£121
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215/55 R17 94 V
B A 70dB
£123
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£125
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215/55 R17 94 V
A A 71dB
£117
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£128
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215/55 R17 98 H
A A 72dB
£128
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Pirelli P Zero PZ4
PirelliPremium
P Zero PZ4
AUTOBILD'25#3AUTOZEITUNG'25#5AUTOBILD'25#20
8.6
Price from£133
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 circle cornering
95%
Wet handling
89%
Dry handling
72%
+3
Wet braking
63%
Aquaplaning - cross
53%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
46%
Test results
AUTOBILD2025245/35 R19#3(Exemplary)
AUTOZEITUNG2025225/45 R18#5(Highly recommended)
AUTOBILD2025225/40 R18#20(-)
GUTE-FAHRT2023235/35 R19#2(Very good -)
AUTOBILD2023225/40 R18#3(Outstanding)
AUTOBILD2023225/45 R18#3(-)
AUTOZEITUNG2023235/35 R19#4(Highly recommended)
SPORTAUTO2023225/40 R18#5(Very good)
ACE2023225/45 R18#5(Highly recommended)
AUTOBILD2023225/45 R18#11(Satisfactory)
Price variants (3)
215/55 R17 98 T XL£169
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215/55 R17 98 W XL
B C 69dB
£133
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215/55 R17 tyre test

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Best tyres in your size

Dry

1. Continental UltraContact NXT
90%
2. Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
86%
3. Falken ZIEX ZE320
85%
4. Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
84%
5. Continental PremiumContact 7
79%
6. Hankook Ventus Prime 4
79%
7. Kumho Ecsta HS52
78%
8. Bridgestone Turanza T005
78%
9. Michelin Pilot Sport 5
78%
10. Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
73%
11. Michelin e.Primacy
73%
12. Toyo Proxes Comfort
72%
13. Toyo Proxes Sport 2
72%
14. Firestone Roadhawk
72%
15. Michelin Primacy 4+
70%

Wet

1. Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
88%
2. Uniroyal RainSport 5
81%
3. Vredestein Ultrac
78%
4. Continental PremiumContact 7
78%
5. Continental UltraContact NXT
75%
6. Michelin Pilot Sport 5
74%
7. Kumho Ecsta PS71
73%
8. Nexen N Fera Primus
73%
9. Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
73%
10. Semperit Speed-Life 3
73%
11. Bridgestone Turanza T005
72%
12. Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
72%
13. Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun
68%
14. Maxxis Premitra HP5
67%
15. Michelin Primacy 4+
67%

Comfort

1. Continental UltraContact NXT
93%
2. Michelin e.Primacy
90%
3. Goodride Solmax 1
87%
4. Falken Ziex ZE320
87%
5. Kleber Dynaxer HP4
85%
6. Nokian Powerproof 2
85%
7. Linglong Sport Master
85%
8. Michelin Primacy 5
83%
9. Semperit Speed-Life 3
82%
10. Kleber Dynaxer HP5
80%
11. Continental EcoContact 6
79%
12. Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
77%
13. Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
73%
14. Toyo Proxes Comfort
72%
15. Uniroyal RainSport 5
71%

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2019
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ES
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215/55 R17 doesn't belong to the most popular dimensions for summer tyres - there are 79 tyre models available, which can be compared to 235/45 R17, 225/55 R16, 215/50 R17. Let's break down the sizing - 55 is height of the tyre, which is calculated as 55% of the tyre width (215mm), which means the sidewall height has 118.25 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 2099.53 mm, which is very similar to 265/35 R19(2098.9 mm), 205/70 R15(2098.58 mm), 235/45 R18(2100.78 mm), 175/75 R16(2101.41 mm), 265/40 R18(2102.35 mm), 265/30 R20(2095.44 mm), 235/50 R17(2094.81 mm). There are multiple speed indexes available for summer tyres in 215/55 R17: 0(km/h), H(210km/h), T(190km/h), V(240km/h), W(270km/h), Y(300km/h). The same goes for weight indexes: 94, 98, 99. You can find 215/55 R17 on 36 car models - mainly .

215/55 R17 tire tests

YearOrganizationSizeTested
2026
AVDAVD
215/55 R171 Tyres
2025
AUTOMOTORSPORTAUTOMOTORSPORT
215/55 R171 Tyres
2024
VIBILAGAREVIBILAGARE
215/55 R171 Tyres
2024
ADACADAC
215/55 R171 Tyres
2022
AUTOBILDAUTOBILD
215/55 R172 Tyres
2022
AUTOZEITUNGAUTOZEITUNG
215/55 R171 Tyres

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