245/40 R19 - Best allseason tyres 2026 - market overview, tests, reviews

Premium

SportContact 7

'26#1

'26#2

'26#3

10.0

Price from

£153

Price from£153

Expert summary

Our favorite every-day performance tyre that delivers fast laps on dry circuits while being safe for the daily commute, having won multiple tests in wet conditions. However, if you lean more towards comfort and low rolling resistance, the PremiumContact 7 might be a better choice.

Recommended

2026

theTyre Lab.comRecommended#1 Summer tires 2026

Performance

Wet circle cornering

97%

Dry braking

96%

Wet braking

93%

Exterior noise

55%

Aquaplaning - cross

50%

Comfort

39%

Test results

2026255/35 R19#1(Exemplary)

2026225/40 R18#2(Highly recommended)

2026235/35 R19#3(Recommended)

2025245/35 R19#1(Exemplary)

2025225/40 R18#1(Good)

2025225/40 R18#1(Very good)

2025295/30 R20#1(Exemplary)

2025225/40 R18#2(Highly recommended)

2024265/35 R19#1(Exemplary)

2023235/35 R19#1(Outstanding)

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Price variants (3)

245/40 R19 98 Y

A C 72dB

£153

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£153

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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£161

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245/40 R19 98 Y mfs XL £229

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£229

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Premium

Potenza Sport Evo

'26#1

'26#2

9.3

Price from

£150

Price from£150

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%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

55%

Exterior noise

35%

Comfort

17%

Test results

2026205/45 R17#1(Outstanding)

2026235/35 R19#2(Highly recommended)

2026255/35 R19#2(Exemplary)

2026255/45 R19#2(Exemplary)

2026225/40 R18#3(Highly recommended)

2026245/45 R19#11(Good)

2026245/45 R19#11(-)

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Price variants (1)

245/40 R19 98 Y

A D 72dB

£150

mytyres.co.uk

£150

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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£181

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Premium

Potenza Sport

'25#1

'25#2

8.7

Price from

£166

Price from£166

Expert summary

We really like the new Potenza Sport, as it’s more sporty and dynamic than the usual tyre in this category, but still perfectly usable and safe for everyday driving, which makes it unique. It’s rolling resistance, mileage and overall comfort are also on a good level, except for a slighty higher noise.

Performance

Wet handling

93%

Wet circle cornering

92%

Dry handling

81%

Aquaplaning - cross

61%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

56%

Exterior noise

28%

Test results

2025225/40 R18#1(Very good)

2025225/40 R18#1(-)

2025225/40 R18#2(Good)

2025225/45 R18#3(Highly recommended)

2025225/40 R18#3(Exemplary)

2025225/40 R18#6(-)

2024225/55 R17#1(Exemplary)

2024235/55 R19#3(Good)

2024265/35 R19#4(Good)

2023225/40 R18#2(Outstanding)

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Price variants (2)

245/40 R19

A D 72dB

£166

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£166

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mytyres.co.uk

£191

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245/40 R19 98 Y

A D 72dB

£192

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£192

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Premium

P Zero (PZ5)

'26#3

'26#5

'25#1

8.8

Price from

£162

Price from£162

Expert summary

A driver's tyre through and through. The P Zero PZ5 took first place in dry handling and posted the best aquaplaning speed in test — sporty, but with real safety margins. Wet handling is the weak spot, so this one's for those who value dry grip and aquaplaning resistance above all.

Performance

Wet circle cornering

100%

Aquaplaning - cross

92%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

83%

Exterior noise

66%

Wet handling

56%

Wet braking

51%

Test results

2026255/35 R19#3(Good)

2026225/40 R18#5(Recommended)

2025225/40 R18#1(Test winner)

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Price variants (1)

245/40 R19 98 Y

A C 70dB

£162

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£162

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£170

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Premium

Ventus Evo

'26#1

'26#2

9.9

Price from

£140

Price from£140

Expert summary

Hankook tyres are getting better with every new generation and the Ventus Evo is the latest evolution. It aims for the stars with excellent dry and wet handling, best-in-test wet braking and top aquaplaning speed, while producing very low exterior noise. The only notable weakness is higher rolling resistance. Still, it is a premium tyre for slightly less than a premium price.

Recommended

2026

theTyre Lab.comRecommended#4 Summer tires 2026

Performance

Wet circle cornering

100%

Dry handling

100%

Wet braking

99%

Exterior noise

85%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

82%

Aquaplaning - cross

70%

Test results

2026245/45 R19#1(Exemplary)

2026255/45 R19#1(Exemplary (test winner))

2026245/45 R19#2(-)

2026225/45 R17#3(Highly recommended)

2025225/40 R18#3(-)

2025225/40 R18#5(Exemplary)

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Price variants (5)

245/40 R19 98 Y

A B 69dB

£140

mytyres.co.uk

£140

In stock · Free shipping

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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£168

In stock · Free shipping

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245/40 R19 98 Y

A C 70dB

£147

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£147

In stock · Free shipping

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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£168

In stock · Free shipping

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245/40 R19 98 Y

A C 70dB

£175

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£175

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Premium

Pilot Sport 4 S

'26#1

'26#5

'25#2

9.6

Price from

£205

Price from£205

Expert summary

Pilot Sport 4S is the sportier version of the Pilot Sports and the most sporty one that still cares about the wet performance, which is it's strong suite. It's usually expensive, but also a guarantee of a great performance tyre.

Recommended

#11

2026

theTyre Lab.comRecommended#11 Summer tires 2026

Performance

Wet circle cornering

91%

Dry handling

88%

Dry braking

85%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

65%

Wet handling

58%

Exterior noise

37%

Test results

2026225/40 R18#1(Highly recommended)

2026255/35 R19#5(Good)

2025295/30 R20#2(Exemplary)

2025225/40 R18#3(Highly recommended)

2025245/35 R19#4(Exemplary)

2024265/35 R19#2(Exemplary)

2023225/40 R18#3(Very good)

2022255/35 R19#2(-)

2021255/35 R19#1(Very good)

2021265/35 R20#3(Exemplary)

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Price variants (2)

245/40 R19 98 Y mfs XL

A C 72dB

£205

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£205

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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£220

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Premium

Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

'26#2

9.4

Price from

£144

Price from£144

Expert summary

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!

Recommended

#12

2026

theTyre Lab.comRecommended#12 Summer tires 2026

Performance

Comfort

96%

Exterior noise

89%

Wet circle cornering

88%

Wet braking

70%

Aquaplaning - cross

70%

Interior noise

23%

Test results

2026235/45 R18#2(Highly recommended)

2026245/45 R19#2(Exemplary)

2026205/45 R17#2(Very good)

2026255/45 R19#4(Exemplary)

2026245/45 R19#8(-)

2025255/55 R18#1(Exemplary)

2025225/45 R18#1(Highly recommended)

2025225/40 R18#1(Exemplary)

2025245/35 R19#2(Exemplary)

2025225/40 R18#4(Highly recommended)

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Price variants (3)

245/40 R19 98 Y XL £171

tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£171

In stock · Free shipping

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mytyres.co.uk

£180

In stock · Free shipping

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245/40 R19 98 Y

A C 70dB

£144

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£144

In stock · Free shipping

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245/40 R19 101 Y

A C 71dB

£179

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£179

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Premium

Pilot Sport 5

'26#3

'26#5

'26#9

9.4

Price from

£169

Price from£169

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.

Recommended

#13

2026

theTyre Lab.comRecommended#13 Summer tires 2026

Performance

Dry handling

86%

Wet circle cornering

82%

Wet braking

73%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

67%

Comfort

33%

Exterior noise

26%

Test results

2026245/45 R19#3(Exemplary)

2026205/45 R17#5(Good)

2026245/45 R19#9(-)

2025225/40 R18#2(-)

2025225/40 R18#2(Exemplary)

2025225/40 R18#3(Good)

2025225/45 R18#4(Highly recommended)

2025225/40 R18#4(Good)

2024215/40 R18#2(Very good)

2023225/45 R18#2(Outstanding)

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Price variants (1)

245/40 R19 98 Y mfs XL

A C 72dB

£169

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£169

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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£181

In stock · Free shipping

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Premium

Primacy 5

'26#3

'26#4

8.6

Price from

£173

Price from£173

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 (1)

245/40 R19 98 W

A B 70dB

£173

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£173

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£178

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Upper-middle

Ecsta Sport (PS72)

'26#4

'26#6

8.7

Price from

£114

Price from£114

Expert summary

A solid all-rounder at a fair price. The Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72 blends dry and wet grip with sporty, predictable steering and offers no dramatic weaknesses. Aquaplaning resistance and comfort are its weaker spots, but you're getting upper-middle performance for less than you'd expect.

Performance

Wet circle cornering

69%

Wet braking

63%

Dry braking

58%

Exterior noise

39%

Dry handling

39%

Aquaplaning - cross

33%

Test results

2026225/45 R17#4(Recommended)

2026245/45 R19#4(-)

2026245/45 R19#6(Good)

2026255/45 R19#6(Good)

2026225/40 R18#7(Recommended)

2025225/40 R18#1(Very good)

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Price variants (1)

245/40 R19 98 Y

A C 71dB

£114

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£114

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Upper-middle

Roadhawk 2

'26#3

'26#4

8.1

Price from

£130

Price from£130

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 (1)

245/40 R19 98 Y XL Enliten / EV

A B 71dB

£130

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£130

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Premium

Turanza 6

'26#4

'26#5

'26#5

8.1

Price from

£145

Price from£145

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 (6)

245/40 R19 94 W (+)

A B 69dB

£178

tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£178

In stock · Free shipping

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mytyres.co.uk

£182

In stock · Free shipping

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245/40 R19 98 Y

A B 70dB

£145

mytyres.co.uk

£145

In stock · Free shipping

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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£153

In stock · Free shipping

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245/40 R19 98 Y

B A 69dB

£214

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£214

In stock · Free shipping

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245/40 R19 98 Y £223

mytyres.co.uk

£223

In stock · Free shipping

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245/40 R19 98 Y

B A 69dB

£163

tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£163

In stock · Free shipping

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mytyres.co.uk

£173

In stock · Free shipping

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245/40 R19 98 Y

B A 68dB

£167

tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£167

In stock · Free shipping

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mytyres.co.uk

£170

In stock · Free shipping

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Premium

Eagle F1 Supersport

'26#4

'26#8

'26#8

8.1

Price from

£150

Price from£150

Expert summary

A dry-road specialist with track-day ambitions. The Supersport delivers incredible dry grip and handling precision, but it pays for that with weak wet performance, high noise, and the worst rolling resistance in test. A tyre for sunny weekends, not rainy commutes.

Performance

Comfort

100%

Aquaplaning - cross

74%

Wet circle cornering

65%

Dry braking

49%

Wet braking

41%

Exterior noise

25%

Test results

2026235/35 R19#4(Recommended)

2026255/35 R19#8(Satisfactory)

2026225/40 R18#8(Recommended)

2025295/30 R20#3(Good)

2025225/40 R18#4(Good)

2024265/35 R19#6(Satisfactory)

2023235/35 R19#6(Good)

2022255/35 R19#4(-)

2022235/35 R19#7(Good)

2021265/35 R20#4(Good)

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Price variants (5)

245/40 R19 98 Y £218

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£218

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245/40 R19 98 Y XL

A C 71dB

£160

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£160

In stock · Free shipping

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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£192

In stock · Free shipping

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245/40 R19 98 Y XL

A A 70dB

£160

mytyres.co.uk

£160

In stock · Free shipping

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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£184

In stock · Free shipping

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245/40 R19 98 Y £179

tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£179

In stock · Free shipping

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mytyres.co.uk

£200

In stock · Free shipping

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245/40 R19 98 Y

A D 72dB

£150

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£150

In stock · Free shipping

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Premium

Turanza T005

'25#4

'24#3

'23#3

8.8

Price from

£152

Price from£152

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

80%

Wet handling

77%

Wet circle cornering

72%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

57%

Comfort

42%

Exterior noise

24%

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 (11)

245/40 R19 94 W

A C 71dB

£176

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£176

In stock · Free shipping

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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£203

In stock · Free shipping

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245/40 R19 94 W £171

mytyres.co.uk

£171

In stock · Free shipping

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245/40 R19 94 W £199

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£199

In stock · Free shipping

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245/40 R19 94 W

A C 71dB

£152

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£152

In stock · Free shipping

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mytyres.co.uk

£156

In stock · Free shipping

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245/40 R19 94 W

A B 71dB

£188

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£188

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Premium

Ventus S1 evo3 K127

'25#4

'24#3

'23#1

8.1

Price from

£142

Price from£142

Expert summary

Hankook Ventus tyres are designed to offer a very sporty experience for affordable price, which is also the case for evo3. It’s also safe on wet and got short braking distances, the only drawback being lower mileage.

Performance

Wet braking

75%

Wet circle cornering

69%

Wet handling

67%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

38%

Comfort

34%

Aquaplaning - cross

24%

Test results

2025225/40 R18#4(Good)

2024225/45 R17#3(-)

2023225/45 R18#1(-)

2023225/40 R18#4(Recommended)

2023225/40 R18#6(Good)

2023225/45 R18#7(Highly recommended)

2023225/45 R18#12(Satisfactory)

2022245/45 R19#3(Very good)

2022225/45 R17#3(Recommended)

2022245/40 R19#3(Exemplary)

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Price variants (3)

245/40 R19 94 W

A C 71dB

£142

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£142

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245/40 R19 98 Y

A C 72dB

£154

mytyres.co.uk

£154

In stock · Free shipping

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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£172

In stock · Free shipping

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245/40 R19 98 Y

A A 69dB

£153

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£153

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mytyres.co.uk

£157

In stock · Free shipping

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Upper-middle

Azenis FK520

'26#3

'26#4

'26#8

8.0

Price from

£128

Price from£128

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

Exterior noise

84%

Comfort

83%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

70%

Aquaplaning - cross

47%

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 (2)

245/40 R19 98 Y £128

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£128

In stock · Free shipping

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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£172

In stock · Free shipping

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245/40 R19 98 Y XL runflat NBLK£161

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£161

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Upper-middle

Ecsta PS71

'25#4

'25#6

'25#13

8.6

Price from

£172

Price from£172

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%

Aquaplaning - cross

87%

Wet braking

64%

Dry braking

49%

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 (2)

245/40 R19 98 Y £172

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£172

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Premium

P Zero PZ4

'25#3

'25#5

'25#20

8.9

Price from

£156

Price from£156

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%