235/65 R17 - Best summer tyres 2026 - market overview, tests, reviews

1

Premium

Cinturato (C3)

'26#1

'26#1

'26#2

9.7

Price from

£153

Price from£153

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.

Recommended

#8

2026

theTyre Lab.comRecommended#8 Summer tires 2026

Performance

Wet circle cornering

100%

Dry braking

99%

Wet braking

92%

+7

Comfort

70%

Rolling resistance

55%

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)

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Price variants (1)

235/65 R17 108 W

A B 71dB

£153

mytyres.co.uk

£153

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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£157

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2

Premium

Pilot Sport 4 SUV

'26#5

'25#1

'25#5

9.3

Price from

£138

Price from£138

Expert summary

While the Michelin PS4 SUV was introduced back in 2019, it still offers a top-notch performance for the SUVs which is difficult for it's competitors to match.

Recommended

#13

2026

theTyre Lab.comRecommended#13 Summer tires 2026

Performance

Dry lane changing

100%

Aquaplaning - cross

97%

Gravel traction

94%

+15

Dry handling - objective

56%

Exterior noise

55%

Fuel efficiency

33%

Test results

2026255/45 R19#5(Good)

2025235/55 R19#1(Test winner)

2025255/55 R18#5(Good)

2024235/55 R19#2(Exemplary)

2023225/65 R17#1(Exemplary)

2023255/45 R20#6(Very good)

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Price variants (2)

235/65 R17 108 W mfs XL

A C 72dB

£138

tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£138

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£140

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3

Premium

Primacy 5

'26#3

'26#4

'26#4

8.6

Price from

£143

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

Rolling resistance

92%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

87%

Mileage

86%

+10

Dry lane changing

43%

Dry braking

41%

Wet side guide

29%

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 (1)

235/65 R17 108 V

A B 70dB

£143

tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£143

In stock · Free shipping

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mytyres.co.uk

£151

In stock · Free shipping

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4

Premium

EfficientGrip 2 SUV

'26#3

'25#3

'23#4

9.2

Price from

£109

Price from£109

Expert summary

Comfortable and quiet SUV tyre that is very well balanced with a lean towards durability

Performance

Mileage

100%

Interior noise

100%

Exterior noise

91%

+12

Dry handling

64%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

62%

Dry braking

49%

Test results

2026235/55 R18#3(Recommended)

2025215/55 R18#3(Exemplary)

2023225/65 R17#4(Exemplary)

2022235/55 R18#1(Exemplary)

2021215/60 R17#1(Exemplary)

2021235/55 R18#2(-)

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Price variants (3)

235/65 R17 104 V

A C 70dB

£109

mytyres.co.uk

£109

In stock · Free shipping

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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£124

In stock · Free shipping

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5

Upper-middle

Roadhawk 2

'26#3

'26#4

8.1

Price from

£119

Price from£119

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

Wet side guide

86%

Dry lane changing

75%

Aquaplaning - cross

74%

+13

Dry steering response

23%

Exterior noise

10%

Mileage

0%

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 (1)

235/65 R17 108 V XL

A A 71dB

£119

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£119

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6

Premium

Turanza 6

'26#4

'26#5

8.1

Price from

£118

Price from£118

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%

Gravel traction

93%

Rolling resistance

89%

+19

Price/value

26%

Grass traction

26%

Safety

13%

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)

235/65 R17 108 V

A B 69dB

£118

mytyres.co.uk

£118

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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£122

In stock · Free shipping

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7

Premium

Turanza T005

'25#4

'24#3

'23#3

8.8

Price from

£126

Price from£126

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

Rolling resistance

95%

Dry driving behavior

84%

Wet handling - objective

83%

+21

Price/value

29%

Exterior noise

25%

Grass traction

11%

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 (4)

235/65 R17 108 H

C C 72dB

£126

tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£126

In stock · Free shipping

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mytyres.co.uk

£128

In stock · Free shipping

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8

Upper-middle

Azenis FK520

'26#3

'26#4

'26#8

8.0

Price from

£95

Price from£95

Expert summary

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.

Performance

Price/value

95%

Exterior noise

84%

Mileage

82%

+18

Gravel traction

35%

Wet handling

32%

Interior noise

17%

Test results

2026205/45 R17#3(Very good)

2026225/40 R18#4(Highly recommended)

2026255/45 R19#8(Satisfactory)

2026245/45 R19#13(Good)

2026245/45 R19#14(-)

2025255/55 R18#2(Exemplary)

2025225/40 R18#5(Recommended)

2025225/40 R18#8(Good)

2025225/45 R18#8(-)

2024235/55 R18#7(Good)

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Price variants (1)

235/65 R17 108 W £95

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£95

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9

Upper-middle

Ecsta PS71

'25#4

'25#6

'25#13

8.6

Price from

£113

Price from£113

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#6(Exemplary)

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)

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Price variants (1)

235/65 R17 108 V

A C 72dB

£113

tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£113

In stock · Free shipping

Buy

mytyres.co.uk

£123

In stock · Free shipping

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10

Upper-middle

Ecsta PS71 SUV

'25#6

7.5

Price from

£97

Price from£97

Expert summary

You're out of extra usage · resets 6am (Europe/Berlin)

Performance

Sand traction

100%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

86%

Aquaplaning - cross

86%

+8

Rolling resistance

29%

Comfort

14%

Grass traction

0%

Test results

2025255/55 R18#6(Good)

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Price variants (1)

235/65 R17 108 V

A C 72dB

£97

mytyres.co.uk

£97

In stock · Free shipping

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11

Premium

EcoContact 6

'26#6

'22#7

'22#8

7.7

Price from

£123

Price from£123

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)

2022185/65 R15#8(Satisfactory)

2022215/55 R17#19(Satisfactory)

2022215/55 R17#23(-)

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Price variants (2)

235/65 R17 108 V

A A 72dB

£170

mytyres.co.uk

£170

In stock · Free shipping

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235/65 R17 108 V XL

B A 72dB

£123

mytyres.co.uk

£123

In stock · Free shipping

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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£135

In stock · Free shipping

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12

Budget

Victra Sport 5

'25#4

'25#10

'25#12

8.1

Price from

£124

Price from£124

Expert summary

A budget tyre with real wet grip — that's rare. The Maxxis Victra Sport 5 handles wet roads confidently, brakes well, and stays quiet. The delayed steering response takes getting used to, but at this price point, the overall safety package is hard to argue with.

Performance

Mud traction

100%

Handling on gravel

95%

Wet side guide

92%

+20

Rolling resistance

44%

Sand traction

33%

Fuel efficiency

20%

Test results

2025225/40 R18#4(Good)

2025225/40 R18#10(-)

2025225/40 R18#12(Satisfactory)

2024215/40 R18#4(Very good)

2024225/45 R17#7(Recommended)

2023235/35 R19#4(Good)

2023225/45 R18#6(Highly recommended)

2023225/45 R18#9(-)

2023225/40 R18#9(Good)

2023225/40 R18#10(Satisfactory)

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Price variants (2)

235/65 R17 108 W XL £124

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£124

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13

Premium

P Zero PZ4

'25#3

'25#5

'25#20

8.9

Price from

£222

Price from£222

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

2025245/35 R19#3(Exemplary)

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)

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Price variants (2)

235/65 R17 108 H XL£222

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£222

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14

Upper-middle

Proxes Sport 2

'26#7

'26#16

'26#17

7.1

Price from

£116

Price from£116

Expert summary

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Performance

Comfort

80%

Dry braking

78%

Exterior noise

71%

+11

Mileage

24%

Handling on gravel

15%

Price/value

11%

Test results

2026255/45 R19#7(Good)

2026245/45 R19#16(-)

2026245/45 R19#17(Satisfactory)

2025225/45 R18#7(-)

2025225/40 R18#11(Good)

2024235/55 R19#7(Good)

2023225/40 R18#7(Good)

2023225/45 R18#10(-)

2023225/45 R18#14(Satisfactory)

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Price variants (2)

235/65 R17 £121

mytyres.co.uk

£121

In stock · Free shipping

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235/65 R17 108 W £116

mytyres.co.uk

£116

In stock · Free shipping

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15

Premium

Wrangler AT Adventure

'25#10

'22#3

5.6

Price from

£176

Price from£176

Test results

2025255/55 R18#10(Conditionally recommended)

2022275/65 R18#3(-)

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Price variants (1)

235/65 R17 108 T

D D 72dB

£176

tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£176

In stock · Free shipping

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16

Upper-middle

Goodrich Advantage 2

'26#5

'26#11

'26#27

6.7

Price from

£135

Price from£135

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

2026235/45 R18#5(Recommended)

2026215/55 R17#11(Recommended)

2026245/45 R19#27(-)

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Price variants (2)

235/65 R17 104 H 0£135

mytyres.co.uk

£135

In stock · Free shipping

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235/65 R17 108 H 0£148

mytyres.co.uk

£148

In stock · Free shipping

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17

Premium

Sport Maxx RT2

'26#13

'26#17

6.7

Price from

£123

Price from£123

Performance

Comfort

100%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

84%

Aquaplaning - cross

84%

+5

Dry braking

26%

Mileage

26%

Wet braking

21%

Test results

2026245/45 R19#13(Good)

2026245/45 R19#17(-)

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Price variants (1)

235/65 R17 108 V

A C 71dB

£123

mytyres.co.uk

£123

In stock · Free shipping

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18

Budget

Speed-Life 3

'26#22

'25#26

'24#14

5.5

Price from

£107

Price from£107

Expert summary

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Performance

Wet side guide

90%

Price/value

84%

Exterior noise

79%

+12

Dry handling

31%

Wet circle cornering

28%

Dry braking

21%

Test results

2026245/45 R19#22(-)

2025225/40 R18#26(-)

2024215/55 R17#14(Satisfactory)

2024205/55 R16#23(-)

2023205/55 R16#10(-)

2023205/55 R16#19(Good)

2023225/45 R18#41(-)

2022185/65 R15#12(Satisfactory)

2022215/60 R16#16(Satisfactory)

2022215/55 R17#43(-)

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Price variants (1)

235/65 R17 108 V

B C 72dB

£107

mytyres.co.uk

£107

In stock · Free shipping

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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£137

In stock · Free shipping

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19

Upper-middle

Zeon 4XS Sport

'26#29

'23#11

4.9

Price from

£137

Price from£137

Performance

Gravel traction

100%

Wet handling - objective

90%

Dry handling

80%

+15

Comfort

20%

Fuel efficiency

14%

Aquaplaning - cross

11%

Test results

2026245/45 R19#29(-)

2023225/65 R17#11(Conditionally recommended)

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Price variants (7)

235/65 R17 V £137

mytyres.co.uk

£137

In stock · Free shipping

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20

Budget

ZX7

'26#30

'21#8

3.8

Price from

£135

Price from£135

Performance

Dry handling

100%

Wet handling

63%

Dry braking

25%

+4

Gravel traction

13%

Exterior noise

13%

Rolling resistance

0%

Test results

2026245/45 R19#30(-)

2021235/55 R18#8(-)

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Price variants (2)

235/65 R17 108 V £135

mytyres.co.uk

£135

In stock · Free shipping

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21

Budget

ProTech NewGen

'26#36

'25#34

'23#25

4.0

Price from

£129

Price from£129

Performance

Fuel efficiency

100%

Mileage

81%

Interior noise

69%

+6

Dry driving behavior

6%

Safety

6%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

0%

Test results

2026245/45 R19#36(-)

2025225/40 R18#34(-)

2023205/55 R16#25(Good)

2023225/45 R18#37(-)

2022215/55 R17#45(-)

2021225/50 R17#16(Satisfactory)

2021205/55 R16#36(-)

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Price variants (1)

235/65 R17 108 V mfs XL£129

mytyres.co.uk

£129

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235/65 R17 - Best summer tyres 2026 - market overview, tests, reviews

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