Premium

PremiumContact 7

'26#1

'26#1

'26#1

9.7

Price from

£145

Price from£145

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.

Recommended

2026

theTyre Lab.comRecommended#6 Summer tires 2026

Performance

Wet braking

93%

Wet circle cornering

91%

Wet handling

87%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

65%

Interior noise

53%

Exterior noise

40%

Test results

2026205/55 R16#1(Highly recommended)

2026235/55 R18#1(Good)

2026235/45 R18#1(Highly recommended)

2026225/50 R17#1(Good)

2026225/45 R17#1(Test winner)

2026205/45 R17#4(Very good)

2026245/45 R19#6(Good)

2026245/45 R19#6(-)

2025225/50 R17#1(Test winner)

2025225/45 R17#2(Outstanding)

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Price variants (2)

215/60 R16 99 V

A C 71dB

£145

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£155

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Upper-middle

Cargoproof C

'26#2

7.3

Price from

£122

Price from£122

Performance

Wet braking

100%

Wet handling

100%

Dry braking

100%

Dry handling

50%

Interior noise

50%

Exterior noise

33%

Test results

2026225/75 R16#2(Recommended)

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Price variants (1)

215/60 R16 103 T

A C 72dB

£122

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£122

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Premium

Primacy 5

'26#3

'26#4

8.4

Price from

£127

Price from£127

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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Price variants (4)

215/60 R16 95 H

A B 70dB

£140

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£140

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Tyres Pneus Online UK

£153

In stock · Free shipping

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215/60 R16 95 V

A B 70dB

£143

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£143

In stock · Free shipping

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Tyres Pneus Online UK

£148

In stock · Free shipping

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215/60 R16 99 H XL

A B 70dB

£146

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£146

In stock · Free shipping

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£147

In stock · Free shipping

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215/60 R16 99 V XL

A B 70dB

£127

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£127

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Tyres Pneus Online UK

£148

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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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Price variants (2)

215/60 R16 99 V

A B 70dB

£130

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£130

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£138

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Premium

Efficientgrip Performance 2

'26#3

'25#2

8.8

Price from

£122

Price from£122

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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Price variants (4)

215/60 R16 95 V

A A 68dB

£130

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£130

In stock · Free shipping

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Tyres Pneus Online UK

£147

In stock · Free shipping

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215/60 R16 99 H

A B 69dB

£122

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£122

In stock · Free shipping

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Tyres Pneus Online UK

£144

In stock · Free shipping

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215/60 R16 99 V

A B 69dB

£147

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£147

In stock · Free shipping

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Tyres Pneus Online UK

£150

In stock · Free shipping

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215/60 R16 99 W XL

A B 69dB

£149

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£149

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Tyres Pneus Online UK

£161

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Upper-middle

ZIEX ZE320

'26#2

'26#5

7.4

Price from

£103

Price from£103

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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Price variants (2)

215/60 R16 95 V BLK£103

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£103

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215/60 R16 99 H £110

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£110

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Upper-middle

Roadhawk 2

'26#3

'26#4

7.5

Price from

£94

Price from£94

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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Price variants (2)

215/60 R16 99 H XL

A B 71dB

£94

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£94

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215/60 R16 99 V XL

A B 71dB

£112

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£112

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Premium

Turanza 6

'26#4

'26#5

7.8

Price from

£147

Price from£147

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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Price variants (1)

215/60 R16 99 V

A B 70dB

£147

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£147

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mytyres.co.uk

£153

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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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Price variants (8)

215/60 R16 95 V

A A 71dB

£116

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£116

In stock · Free shipping

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Tyres Pneus Online UK

£135

In stock · Free shipping

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215/60 R16 95 V £173

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£173

In stock · Free shipping

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215/60 R16 95 V

A A 71dB

£118

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£118

In stock · Free shipping

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Tyres Pneus Online UK

£134

In stock · Free shipping

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215/60 R16 95 V £142

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£142

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Premium

Agilis 3

'26#4

5.6

Price from

£179

Price from£179

Performance

Aquaplaning - longitudal

100%

Interior noise

100%

Exterior noise

100%

Wet handling

33%

Dry braking

33%

Dry handling

33%

Test results

2026225/75 R16#4(Still recommended)

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Price variants (1)

215/60 R16 103 T

A B 72dB

£179

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£179

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Premium

Primacy 4+

'25#4

'25#5

'24#1

7.1

Price from

£128

Price from£128

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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Price variants (4)

215/60 R16 95 H mfs £128

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£128

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215/60 R16 95 V mfs £165

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£165

In stock · Free shipping

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£175

In stock · Free shipping

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215/60 R16 99 H mfs XL £150

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£150

In stock · Free shipping

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£169

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215/60 R16 99 V mfs XL £162

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£162

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Upper-middle

Ziex ZE310 Ecorun

'25#5

'24#4

'24#6

6.2

Price from

£144

Price from£144

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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Price variants (2)

215/60 R16 99 H £144

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Premium

Ventus Prime 4

'26#4

'26#8

'26#11

7.4

Price from

£114

Price from£114

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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Price variants (4)

215/60 R16 95 V

A A 69dB

£114

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£114

In stock · Free shipping

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215/60 R16 99

A B 69dB

£127

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£127

In stock · Free shipping

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Tyres Pneus Online UK

£131

In stock · Free shipping

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215/60 R16 99 V

A B 69dB

£120

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£120

In stock · Free shipping

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215/60 R16 99 V

A B 69dB

£133

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£133

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Premium

EcoContact 6

'26#6

'22#7

'22#8

5.6

Price from

£132

Price from£132

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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Price variants (15)

215/60 R16 95 H

A A 71dB

£145

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£145

In stock · Free shipping

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Tyres Pneus Online UK

£148

In stock · Free shipping

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215/60 R16 95 H mfs£169

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£169

In stock · Free shipping

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215/60 R16 95 V £189

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£189

In stock · Free shipping

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215/60 R16 95 V

B A 71dB

£132

Tyres Pneus Online UK

£132

In stock · Free shipping

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£147

In stock · Free shipping

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215/60 R16 95 V £193

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£193

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Budget

Vanis 3

'26#6

4.6

Price from

£115

Price from£115

Performance

Dry handling

100%

Interior noise

100%

Wet circle cornering

67%

Wet braking

17%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

17%

Dry braking

Test results

2026225/75 R16#6(Still recommended)

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Price variants (1)

215/60 R16 103 T

C C 72dB

£115

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£115

In stock · Free shipping

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Tyres Pneus Online UK

£133

In stock · Free shipping

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Upper-middle

Proxes Comfort

'26#7

'25#8

'25#11

7.4

Price from

£100

Price from£100

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 (3)

215/60 R16 99 £101

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£101

In stock · Free shipping

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Tyres Pneus Online UK

£126

In stock · Free shipping

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215/60 R16 99 H £112

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£112

In stock · Free shipping

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215/60 R16 99 V XL£100

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£100

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£123

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Summer

'26#7

5.5

Price from

£92

Price from£92

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)

215/60 R16 95 V

B C 71dB

£92

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£92

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215/60 R16 99 H

B B 72dB

£97

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£97

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215/60 R16 99 V

B B 72dB

£98

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£98

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Upper-middle

Vanhawk 3

'26#7

4.5

Price from

£123

Price from£123

Performance

Exterior noise

100%

Dry braking

67%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

33%

Interior noise

17%

Wet circle cornering

Wet handling

Test results

2026225/75 R16#7(Still recommended)

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Price variants (1)

215/60 R16 103 T

. . 70dB

£123

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£123

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Upper-middle

Ecsta HS52

'26#9

'24#2

'24#3

7.4

Price from

£89

Price from£89

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 (2)

215/60 R16 95 V 4PR

A A 70dB

£89

Tyres Pneus Online UK

£89

In stock · Free shipping

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mytyres.co.uk

£90

In stock · Free shipping

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215/60 R16 99 W 35/60 R17 10

B C 72dB

£97

Tyres Pneus Online UK

£97

In stock · Free shipping

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mytyres.co.uk

£106

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Upper-middle

Dynaxer HP5

'26#2

'26#7

'26#19

6.0

Price from

£116

Price from£116

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 (4)

215/60 R16 XL£119

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£119

In stock · Free shipping

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215/60 R16 95 H £116

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£116

In stock · Free shipping

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215/60 R16 95 V £116

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£116

In stock · Free shipping

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215/60 R16 99 V £121

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£121

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Upper-middle

Goodrich Advantage 2

'26#5

'26#11

'26#27

6.1

Price from

£111

Price from£111

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)

215/60 R16 95 H 0£122

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£122

In stock · Free shipping

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215/60 R16 95 V 0£111

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£111

In stock · Free shipping

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215/60 R16 99 H 0£115

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£115

In stock · Free shipping

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215/60 R16 99 V 0£116

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£116

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Advantage

'26#10

'25#24

'24#12

6.8

Price from

£119

Price from£119

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%