255/55 R19 - Best summer tyres 2026 - market overview, tests, reviews

#12
Summer tires

Tests from 2025

215/55 R18 Rank: 1 (Exemplary)

Hankook iON Evo

4.5/5

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Hankook iON evo (IK01A) ( 255/55 ZR19 111Y XL 4PR EV, SUV, SoundAbsorber, with rim protection (MFS) SBL ) - In stock £161	Hankook iON evo (IK01A) ( 255/55 ZR19 111Y XL 4PR EV, SUV, SoundAbsorber, with rim protection (MFS) SBL )		In stock	Free shipping	£161	Buy mytyres.co.uk
iON evo SUV EV SOUND ABSORBER XL - In stock £181	iON evo SUV EV SOUND ABSORBER XL		In stock	Free shipping	£181	Buy tyres.pneus.online.uk

4.85/5

#3
Summer tires

Tests from 2025

225/50 R17 Rank: 1 (Test winner)

215/55 R18 Rank: 2 (Exemplary)

225/45 R18 Rank: 2 (Highly recommended)

225/45 R17 Rank: 2 (Outstanding)

225/40 R18 Rank: 4 (Exemplary)

235/55 R19 Rank: 5 (Good)

225/40 R18 Rank: 8 (-)

Tests from 2024

215/55 R17 Rank: 1 (Good)

205/55 R16 Rank: 1 (-)

225/45 R17 Rank: 1 (Highly recommended)

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.

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PremiumContact 7 EV XL FR - In stock £167	PremiumContact 7 EV XL FR		In stock	Free shipping	£167	Buy tyres.pneus.online.uk
Continental PremiumContact 7 ( 255/55 R19 111V XL EVc, with kerbing rib ) - In stock £199	Continental PremiumContact 7 ( 255/55 R19 111V XL EVc, with kerbing rib )		In stock	Free shipping	£199	Buy mytyres.co.uk

4.55/5

#10
Summer tires

Tests from 2025

225/40 R18 Rank: 1 (Exemplary)

255/55 R18 Rank: 1 (Exemplary)

225/45 R18 Rank: 1 (Highly recommended)

245/35 R19 Rank: 2 (Exemplary)

235/55 R19 Rank: 4 (Good)

225/40 R18 Rank: 4 (Highly recommended)

225/40 R18 Rank: 4 (Good)

225/40 R18 Rank: 6 (-)

225/45 R17 Rank: 8 (-)

Tests from 2024

235/55 R19 Rank: 1 (Exemplary)

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

4.55/5

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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Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 ( 255/55 R19 111W XL EVR ) - In stock £135	Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 ( 255/55 R19 111W XL EVR )		In stock	Free shipping	£135	Buy mytyres.co.uk
Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 EDT XL - In stock £151	Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 EDT XL		In stock	Free shipping	£151	Buy tyres.pneus.online.uk

3.85/5

Tests from 2025

215/55 R17 Rank: 3 (Very good)

225/45 R17 Rank: 4 (-)

255/55 R18 Rank: 7 (-)

Tests from 2024

205/55 R16 Rank: 3 (Exemplary)

235/55 R18 Rank: 4 (Good)

225/45 R17 Rank: 6 (Recommended)

215/55 R17 Rank: 6 (Satisfactory)

225/45 R17 Rank: 9 (Recommended for economical driving)

205/55 R16 Rank: 10 (-)

Tests from 2023

225/65 R17 Rank: 2 (Exemplary)

Bridgestone Turanza 6

3.85/5

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 - In stock £149	Turanza 6 Enliten		In stock	Free shipping	£149	Buy tyres.pneus.online.uk
Bridgestone Turanza 6 ( 255/55 R19 111V XL Enliten / EV ) - In stock £172	Bridgestone Turanza 6 ( 255/55 R19 111V XL Enliten / EV )		In stock	Free shipping	£172	Buy mytyres.co.uk

4.6/5

#7
Summer tires

Tests from 2025

215/55 R18 Rank: 3 (Exemplary)

Tests from 2023

225/65 R17 Rank: 4 (Exemplary)

Tests from 2022

235/55 R18 Rank: 1 (Exemplary)

Tests from 2021

215/60 R17 Rank: 1 (Exemplary)

235/55 R18 Rank: 2 (-)

Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV

4.6/5

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

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Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV ( 255/55 R19 111V XL EVR ) - In stock £131	Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV ( 255/55 R19 111V XL EVR )		In stock	Free shipping	£131	Buy mytyres.co.uk
Efficient Grip 2 SUV XL - In stock £142	Efficient Grip 2 SUV XL		In stock	Free shipping	£142	Buy tyres.pneus.online.uk

3.55/5

Tests from 2025

205/55 R16 Rank: 3 (Recommended)

215/55 R17 Rank: 4 (Very good)

Tests from 2023

255/45 R20 Rank: 3 (Very good)

205/55 R16 Rank: 38 (Sufficient)

Michelin e.Primacy

3.55/5

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Michelin E Primacy ( 255/55 R19 111H XL EV ) - In stock £141	Michelin E Primacy ( 255/55 R19 111H XL EV )		In stock	Free shipping	£141	Buy mytyres.co.uk
e-Primacy XL S1 - In stock £144	e-Primacy XL S1		In stock	Free shipping	£144	Buy tyres.pneus.online.uk

4.65/5

#6
Summer tires

Tests from 2025

235/55 R19 Rank: 1 (Test winner)

255/55 R18 Rank: 5 (Good)

Tests from 2024

235/55 R19 Rank: 2 (Exemplary)

Tests from 2023

225/65 R17 Rank: 1 (Exemplary)

255/45 R20 Rank: 6 (Very good)

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV

4.65/5

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.

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Pilot Sport 4 SUV XL - In stock £185	Pilot Sport 4 SUV XL		In stock	Free shipping	£185	Buy tyres.pneus.online.uk
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV ( 255/55 R19 111V XL with rim protection ridge (FSL) ) - In stock £202	Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV ( 255/55 R19 111V XL with rim protection ridge (FSL) )		In stock	Free shipping	£202	Buy mytyres.co.uk

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Pilot Sport 4 SUV XL - In stock £174	Pilot Sport 4 SUV XL		In stock	Free shipping	£174	Buy tyres.pneus.online.uk
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV ( 255/55 R19 111Y XL with rim protection ridge (FSL) ) - In stock £187	Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV ( 255/55 R19 111Y XL with rim protection ridge (FSL) )		In stock	Free shipping	£187	Buy mytyres.co.uk

3.7/5

Tests from 2026

225/40 R18 Rank: 4 (Highly recommended)

Tests from 2025

255/55 R18 Rank: 2 (Exemplary)

225/40 R18 Rank: 5 (Recommended)

225/40 R18 Rank: 8 (Good)

225/45 R18 Rank: 8 (-)

Tests from 2024

235/55 R18 Rank: 7 (Good)

Tests from 2023

235/35 R19 Rank: 6 (Highly recommended)

235/35 R19 Rank: 7 (Good -)

255/45 R20 Rank: 7 (Very good)

225/40 R18 Rank: 7 (Good)

Falken Azenis FK520

3.7/5

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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Falken AZENIS FK520 ( 255/55 R19 111W XL NBLK ) - In stock £141	Falken AZENIS FK520 ( 255/55 R19 111W XL NBLK )		In stock	Free shipping	£141	Buy mytyres.co.uk

4.5/5

#11
Summer tires

Tests from 2025

215/55 R17 Rank: 2 (Very good)

215/55 R18 Rank: 5 (Good)

Tests from 2023

255/45 R20 Rank: 4 (Very good)

Falken E.Ziex

4.5/5

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Falken e.ZIEX ( 255/55 R19 111V XL EV, Silent Core NBLK ) - In stock £149	Falken e.ZIEX ( 255/55 R19 111V XL EV, Silent Core NBLK )		In stock	Free shipping	£149	Buy mytyres.co.uk

3.55/5

Tests from 2025

205/55 R16 Rank: 3 (Recommended)

215/55 R17 Rank: 4 (Very good)

Tests from 2023

255/45 R20 Rank: 3 (Very good)

205/55 R16 Rank: 38 (Sufficient)

Michelin E.Primacy

3.55/5

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Michelin E Primacy ( 255/55 R19 111H XL EV ) - In stock £141	Michelin E Primacy ( 255/55 R19 111H XL EV )		In stock	Free shipping	£141	Buy mytyres.co.uk
e-Primacy XL S1 - In stock £144	e-Primacy XL S1		In stock	Free shipping	£144	Buy tyres.pneus.online.uk

4.4/5

Tests from 2025

205/55 R16 Rank: 4 (Recommended)

Tests from 2024

215/40 R18 Rank: 3 (Very good)

Tests from 2023

205/55 R16 Rank: 3 (-)

205/55 R16 Rank: 3 (Highly recommended)

205/55 R16 Rank: 4 (Good)

Tests from 2022

215/55 R17 Rank: 1 (-)

215/55 R17 Rank: 1 (Highly recommended)

245/45 R19 Rank: 2 (Very good)

185/65 R15 Rank: 2 (Good)

215/60 R16 Rank: 3 (Good)

Bridgestone Turanza T005

4.4/5

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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Dueler A/T 002 XL 3PMSF - In stock £189	Dueler A/T 002 XL 3PMSF		In stock	Free shipping	£189	Buy tyres.pneus.online.uk
Bridgestone Dueler All Terrain A/T002 ( 255/55 R19 111H XL EVc ) - In stock £197	Bridgestone Dueler All Terrain A/T002 ( 255/55 R19 111H XL EVc )		In stock	Free shipping	£197	Buy mytyres.co.uk

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Bridgestone Turanza T005AD RFT ( 255/55 R19 111H XL Enliten / EV, RE0, runflat ) - In stock £174	Bridgestone Turanza T005AD RFT ( 255/55 R19 111H XL Enliten / EV, RE0, runflat )		In stock	Free shipping	£174	Buy mytyres.co.uk
Turanza T005 AOE RunFlat XL EV - In stock £192	Turanza T005 AOE RunFlat XL EV		In stock	Free shipping	£192	Buy tyres.pneus.online.uk

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Bridgestone Alenza Sport A/S RFT ( 255/55 R19 111H XL Enliten / EV, RE0, runflat ) - In stock £202	Bridgestone Alenza Sport A/S RFT ( 255/55 R19 111H XL Enliten / EV, RE0, runflat )		In stock	Free shipping	£202	Buy mytyres.co.uk

4.5/5

#13
Summer tires

Tests from 2025

225/40 R18 Rank: 3 (-)

225/40 R18 Rank: 5 (Exemplary)

Hankook Ventus Evo

4.5/5

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Hankook Ventus evo K137A ( 255/55 ZR19 111W XL 4PR SUV, with rim protection (MFS) SBL ) - In stock £148	Hankook Ventus evo K137A ( 255/55 ZR19 111W XL 4PR SUV, with rim protection (MFS) SBL )		In stock	Free shipping	£148	Buy mytyres.co.uk

4.15/5

Tests from 2025

225/40 R18 Rank: 4 (-)

225/40 R18 Rank: 6 (Exemplary)

225/40 R18 Rank: 13 (Satisfactory)

Tests from 2023

225/45 R18 Rank: 5 (Good)

225/45 R18 Rank: 7 (Highly recommended)

225/45 R18 Rank: 12 (-)

Tests from 2022

255/35 R19 Rank: 6 (-)

Tests from 2021

225/50 R17 Rank: 3 (Good)

Kumho Ecsta PS71

4.15/5

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Kumho Ecsta PS71 EV ( 255/55 R19 111V XL EV ) - In stock £127	Kumho Ecsta PS71 EV ( 255/55 R19 111V XL EV )		In stock	Free shipping	£127	Buy mytyres.co.uk

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Kumho Ecsta PS71 EV ( 255/55 R19 111V XL EV, K-Silent ) - In stock £142	Kumho Ecsta PS71 EV ( 255/55 R19 111V XL EV, K-Silent )		In stock	Free shipping	£142	Buy mytyres.co.uk

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Kumho Ecsta PS71 EV ( 255/55 R19 111V XL EV ) - In stock £153	Kumho Ecsta PS71 EV ( 255/55 R19 111V XL EV )		In stock	Free shipping	£153	Buy mytyres.co.uk

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Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV ( 255/55 ZR19 111Y XL with rim protection ridge (FSL) ) - In stock £116	Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV ( 255/55 ZR19 111Y XL with rim protection ridge (FSL) )		In stock	Free shipping	£116	Buy mytyres.co.uk

3.6/5

Tests from 2025

225/45 R17 Rank: 6 (-)

Tests from 2024

225/55 R17 Rank: 3 (Exemplary)

205/55 R16 Rank: 4 (-)

215/55 R17 Rank: 6 (-)

205/55 R16 Rank: 8 (Good)

215/55 R17 Rank: 8 (Satisfactory)

Tests from 2023

225/65 R17 Rank: 5 (Exemplary)

205/55 R16 Rank: 7 (Recommended)

205/55 R16 Rank: 9 (Good)

205/55 R16 Rank: 9 (-)

Hankook Ventus Prime 4

3.6/5

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 iON i*cept (IW01A) ( 255/55 R19 111V XL 4PR EV, SUV, SoundAbsorber, with rim protection (MFS) SBL ) - In stock £259	Hankook iON i*cept (IW01A) ( 255/55 R19 111V XL 4PR EV, SUV, SoundAbsorber, with rim protection (MFS) SBL )		In stock	Free shipping	£259	Buy mytyres.co.uk

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Hankook iON i*cept (IW01A) ( 255/55 R19 111V XL EV, SUV, SoundAbsorber ) - In stock £276	Hankook iON i*cept (IW01A) ( 255/55 R19 111V XL EV, SUV, SoundAbsorber )		In stock	Free shipping	£276	Buy mytyres.co.uk

3.2/5

Tests from 2025

255/55 R18 Rank: 6 (Good)

Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV

3.2/5

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Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV ( 255/55 ZR19 111Y XL with rim protection ridge (FSL) ) - In stock £114	Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV ( 255/55 ZR19 111Y XL with rim protection ridge (FSL) )		In stock	Free shipping	£114	Buy mytyres.co.uk
Ecsta PS71 XL - In stock £139	Ecsta PS71 XL		In stock	Free shipping	£139	Buy tyres.pneus.online.uk

3.7/5

Tests from 2025

215/55 R18 Rank: 6 (Satisfactory)

225/50 R17 Rank: 6 (Satisfactory)

Tests from 2024

225/45 R17 Rank: 5 (Highly recommended)

Firestone Roadhawk 2

3.7/5

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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Firestone Roadhawk 2 ( 255/55 R19 111V XL Enliten / EV ) - In stock £121	Firestone Roadhawk 2 ( 255/55 R19 111V XL Enliten / EV )		In stock	Free shipping	£121	Buy mytyres.co.uk

3.75/5

Tests from 2025

225/40 R18 Rank: 4 (Good)

225/40 R18 Rank: 10 (-)

225/40 R18 Rank: 12 (Satisfactory)

Tests from 2024

215/40 R18 Rank: 4 (Very good)

225/45 R17 Rank: 7 (Recommended)

Tests from 2023

235/35 R19 Rank: 4 (Good)

225/45 R18 Rank: 6 (Highly recommended)

225/45 R18 Rank: 9 (-)

225/40 R18 Rank: 9 (Good)

225/40 R18 Rank: 10 (Satisfactory)

Maxxis Victra Sport 5

3.75/5

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Victra Sport 5 SUV XL - In stock £137	Victra Sport 5 SUV XL		In stock	Free shipping	£137	Buy tyres.pneus.online.uk
Maxxis Victra Sport 5 ( 255/55 ZR19 111Y XL SUV, with rim protection ridge (FSL) ) - In stock £142	Maxxis Victra Sport 5 ( 255/55 ZR19 111Y XL SUV, with rim protection ridge (FSL) )		In stock	Free shipping	£142	Buy mytyres.co.uk

4.55/5

#8
Summer tires