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'26#1
'26#1
'26#29.7
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£205
Price from£205
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
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)2026245/45 R19#7(-)2025225/50 R17#1(Test winner) Price variants (1)
225/50 R19 100 V
A B 71dB
£2052
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'26#3'26#4
'26#48.4
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£194
Price from£194
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
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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'25#3'25#4'23#36.6
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£203
Price from£203
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
Exterior noise
87%
Dry braking
79%
Comfort
67%
+3
Wet handling
44%
Aquaplaning - cross
34%
Wet circle cornering
28%
Test results
2025205/55 R16#3(Recommended)2025215/55 R17#4(Very good)2023255/45 R20#3(Very good)2023205/55 R16#38(Sufficient)4
Premium'26#4'26#5'26#57.8
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£169
Price from£169
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%
+3
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)5
Premium'25#4'25#5'24#17.1
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£175
Price from£175
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%
+3
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)
