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We selected just a few of the many CEAT summer tyres on the market for this page, focusing on those that appear in recent independent tyre tests so you can see where they stand in real-world comparisons.

Ceat SportDrive (225/40 R18 and 225/45 R18)
- Test highlights: ADAC (2025) placed the SportDrive in 12th position with an overall "satisfactory" rating. Testers praised a short dry braking distance, a projected long service life with low wear, light construction and consequently low rolling resistance and good fuel economy. The same model was also included in Autobild tests (2023 and 2025) where the tyre was noted again for braking-distance characteristics, though Autobild’s public summaries for those entries provide fewer detailed scores.
- Strengths: economical to run (low rolling resistance), promising longevity and good dry braking performance.
- Weaknesses: some handling and grip shortcomings were observed — slight weaknesses on dry surfaces and more noticeable deficiencies on wet roads, including limited wet performance and aquaplaning resistance in the test notes.
- Who it suits: drivers on a budget or those prioritising low running costs and tread life, who do most of their driving in dry conditions and accept reduced wet-road performance.

Ceat SportDrive SUV (235/55 R19)
- Test highlights: Autobild (2024) rated the SportDrive SUV as "satisfactory" and ranked it mid-field. Positive points were good off‑road qualities for an all-season SUV summer tyre, low rolling resistance and an attractive price. Downsides listed by the testers included only adequate aquaplaning performance, modest wet grip and a tendency to understeer on both wet and dry surfaces.
- Strengths: competent off‑road behaviour for its class, efficient rolling resistance and value for money.
- Weaknesses: moderate wet handling and aquaplaning resistance; understeer tendencies mean less confidence in spirited cornering.
- Who it suits: SUV owners looking for an affordable, economical tyre with acceptable off‑road capability, but who should be cautious in wet or dynamic-driving situations.

Replacement / generations
- According to the test records we reviewed, neither the SportDrive nor the SportDrive SUV shows a recorded previous generation or an official replacement in the available test metadata. In other words, there is no evidence in these test sources of a recent model change or replacement series for these names.

Summary recommendation
- CEAT’s SportDrive family offers clear strengths in economy and projected tread life, with decent dry braking for the class. They are a reasonable value choice for drivers prioritising fuel efficiency and longevity. However, both the standard and SUV versions show limitations in wet handling and aquaplaning resistance; if you do significant driving in heavy rain, at high speeds, or expect strong wet‑grip performance, it’s worth comparing these CEAT options with higher‑ranked test tyres that score better in wet braking and handling. Always match tyre choice to your predominant driving conditions and confirm the specific size test results for the exact fitment you need.