235/55 R17 - Best summer tyres 2026 - market overview, tests, reviews
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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.
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Michelin Primacy 5 ( 235/55 R17 103W XL )
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£138
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Primacy 5 XL EV
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£147
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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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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.
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Turanza 6 Enliten
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£127
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Bridgestone Turanza 6 ( 235/55 R17 99W Enliten / EV )
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£128
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Turanza 6 Enliten XL
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£129
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Bridgestone Turanza 6 ( 235/55 R17 103Y XL Enliten / EV )
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£130
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Bridgestone Turanza 6 ( 235/55 R17 103Y XL Enliten / EV ) | In stock | Free shipping | £130 |
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Comfortable and quiet SUV tyre that is very well balanced with a lean towards durability
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Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV ( 235/55 R17 99H EVR )
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£123
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Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV ( 235/55 R17 99H EVR ) | In stock | Free shipping | £123 |
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Efficient Grip 2 SUV
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£169
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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.
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Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 ( 235/55 R17 103H XL EDR )
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£122
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Efficient Grip Performance 2
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£134
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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.
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Bridgestone Turanza T005 ( 235/55 R17 103H XL )
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£123
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Turanza T005 XL
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£132
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Turanza T005 XL | In stock | Free shipping | £132 |
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Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72 ( 235/55 ZR17 103Y XL with rim protection ridge (FSL) )
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£94
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Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72 ( 235/55 ZR17 103Y XL with rim protection ridge (FSL) ) | In stock | Free shipping | £94 |
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Ecsta Sport PS72 XL EV FSL
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£121
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Michelin Primacy 4+ ( 235/55 R17 103Y XL with rim protection ridge (FSL) )
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£136
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Michelin Primacy 4+ ( 235/55 R17 103Y XL with rim protection ridge (FSL) ) | In stock | Free shipping | £136 |
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Primacy 4 plus XL RG
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£144
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Primacy 4 plus XL RG | In stock | Free shipping | £144 |
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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.
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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.
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Hankook Ventus Prime 4 K135A ( 235/55 R17 99V 4PR with rim protection (MFS) SBL )
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£126
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Ventus Prime4
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£136
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Ventus Prime4 | In stock | Free shipping | £136 |
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Hankook Ventus Prime 4 K135A ( 235/55 R17 103H XL 4PR (+) SBL )
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£128
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Ventus Prime4 EV XL VW
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£134
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Hankook Ventus S1 Evo 2 K117 ( 235/55 R17 103V XL 4PR MO-V SBL )
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£125
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Hankook Ventus S1 Evo 2 K117 ( 235/55 R17 103V XL 4PR MO-V SBL ) | In stock | Free shipping | £125 |
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Ventus S1 evo2 MO-VAN XL SBL
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£148
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Hankook Ventus Prime 4 K135 ( 235/55 R17 103W XL 4PR with rim protection (MFS) SBL )
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£116
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Hankook Ventus Prime 4 K135 ( 235/55 R17 103W XL 4PR with rim protection (MFS) SBL ) | In stock | Free shipping | £116 |
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Ventus Prime4 MFS XL
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£116
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Ventus Prime4 MFS XL | In stock | Free shipping | £116 |
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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.
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Dunlop Sport Maxx RT2 ( 235/55 ZR17 (103Y) XL with rim protection (MFS) BLK )
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£147
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Dunlop Sport Maxx RT2 ( 235/55 ZR17 (103Y) XL with rim protection (MFS) BLK ) | In stock | Free shipping | £147 |
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Sport Maxx RT 2 XL
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£163
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Sport Maxx RT 2 XL | In stock | Free shipping | £163 |
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Uniroyal RainSport 5 ( 235/55 R17 99V EVc, with kerbing rib )
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£93
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Uniroyal RainSport 5 ( 235/55 R17 99V EVc, with kerbing rib ) | In stock | Free shipping | £93 |
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Rainsport 5 FR
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£118
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Rainsport 5 FR | In stock | Free shipping | £118 |
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Uniroyal RainSport 5 ( 235/55 R17 103V XL EVc, with kerbing rib )
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£107
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Uniroyal RainSport 5 ( 235/55 R17 103V XL EVc, with kerbing rib ) | In stock | Free shipping | £107 |
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Rainsport 5 XL
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£117
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Rainsport 5 XL | In stock | Free shipping | £117 |
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Uniroyal RainSport 5 ( 235/55 R17 103Y XL EVc, with kerbing rib )
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£106
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Rainsport 5 XL FR
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£121
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Rainsport 5 XL FR | In stock | Free shipping | £121 |
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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.
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Semperit Speed-Life 3 ( 235/55 R17 99V EVc, with kerbing rib )
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£108
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Semperit Speed-Life 3 ( 235/55 R17 99V EVc, with kerbing rib ) | In stock | Free shipping | £108 |
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Speed-Life 3 FR
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£143
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Speed-Life 3 FR | In stock | Free shipping | £143 |
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Semperit Speed-Life 3 ( 235/55 R17 103Y XL EVc, with kerbing rib )
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£113
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Semperit Speed-Life 3 ( 235/55 R17 103Y XL EVc, with kerbing rib ) | In stock | Free shipping | £113 |
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Speed-Life 3 XL FR
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£130
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Speed-Life 3 XL FR | In stock | Free shipping | £130 |
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The SportControl 2 is a safe tire, but the lower price comes with below average mileage.
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Best tyres in your size
Dry
1.
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
83%
2.
Kumho Ecsta HS52
82%
3.
Toyo Proxes Sport 2
77%
4.
Bridgestone Turanza T005
77%
5.
Michelin Primacy 4+
76%
6.
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
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.
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
76%
4.
Firestone Roadhawk 2
72%
5.
Bridgestone Turanza T005
71%
6.
Semperit Speed-Life 3
68%
7.
Nexen N Fera Primus
68%
8.
Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun
67%
9.
Maxxis Premitra HP5
67%
10.
Michelin Primacy 4+
67%
Comfort
1.
Kleber Dynaxer HP4
85%
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.
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
70%
9.
Toyo Proxes Sport 2
66%
10.
Fulda SportControl 2
62%
Economy
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Bridgestone Turanza T005
94%
2.
Bridgestone Turanza 6
91%
3.
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
82%
4.
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
79%
5.
Michelin Primacy 4+
75%
6.
Kleber Dynaxer HP4
72%
7.
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
71%
8.
Firestone Roadhawk
68%
9.
BFGoodrich Advantage
68%
10.
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
59%
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235/55 R17 doesn't belong to the most popular dimensions for summer tyres - there are 82 tyre models available, which can be compared to 255/35 R19, 225/55 R16, 205/65 R15. Let's break down the sizing - 55 is height of the tyre, which is calculated as 55% of the tyre width (235mm), which means the sidewall height has 129.25 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 2168.64 mm, which is very similar to 215/60 R17(2167.07 mm), 305/30 R20(2170.84 mm), 295/35 R19(2164.87 mm), 235/50 R18(2174.61 mm), 235/60 R16(2162.67 mm), 265/30 R21(2175.24 mm), 195/80 R15(2177.12 mm). There are multiple speed indexes available for summer tyres in 235/55 R17: H(210km/h), V(240km/h), W(270km/h), Y(300km/h). The same goes for weight indexes: 99, 103. You can find 235/55 R17 on 23 car models - mainly Ford, Audi, Jaguar, Kia, Mercedes-Benz.
235/55 R17 tire tests
| Tyre size | Organization | Year | Type | Designation | Winner | Best value | Tested tyres | Vehicle |
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| 235/55 R17 | Promobil | 2022 | Van | Michelin Primacy 4 | Falken EuroALL Season VAN11 | 8 | ||
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