The most comprehensive tire tests database: passenger, VAN and SUV tire tests for summer use, features, images and detailed properties updated for 2026. #1 source for tire-related information.
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If you're looking for a guide to help you choose the best summer tyres for the upcoming season, you've come to the right place. In our comprehensive guide you'll find information based mainly on test results, but also on EU labels and user reviews. We'll look at the current tyre market from different angles - we'll cover the most recommended tyres in tests, break down the tyres tested into different segments and also dig into recently introduced tyres. Even so, this is still just a general overview of the market - if you know your tyre dimensions, you can create a more tailored overview for you, containing only the tyres available, by entering your tyre dimensions in the following section.
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#1Summer
ContinentalOur 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 c
#2SummerContinentalThe UltraContact NXT is Continental's newest summer model, launched in 2024 with no predecessor — and it's already won both tests it entered. Wet performance is the standout, with short braking distan
#3Summer
HankookHankook 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 aquap
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Pirelli
Summer
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Michelin
Summer
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Continental
Summer
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Michelin
Summer
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Michelin
Summer
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Goodyear
Summer
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Goodyear
Summer
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Pirelli
Summer
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Falken
Summer
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Hankook
Summer
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Pirelli
Summer
Budget
Giti
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Pirelli
Summer
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Bridgestone
Summer
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GoodYear
Summer
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Bridgestone
Summer
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Bridgestone
Summer
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Michelin
Summer
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Vredestein
Summer
Upper-middle
Kumho
Summer
Upper-middle
Firestone
Summer
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Bridgestone
Summer
Upper-middle
Kumho
Summer
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GoodYear
Summer
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Michelin
Summer
Upper-middle
Nokian
Summer
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Hankook
Summer
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Pirelli
Summer
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Hankook
Summer
Upper-middle
Kumho
Summer
Upper-middle
Toyo
Summer
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Vredestein
Summer
Upper-middle
Falken
Summer
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Hankook
Summer
Upper-middle
Firestone
Summer
Upper-middle
Falken
Summer
Budget
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In this section we have collected the new tyres for this year - this can be useful as these tyres are yet to be tested, but are usually based on a previous model that has most likely been tested at least a few times. As these new tyres are being developed on the basis of the previous model, they will most likely be even better than their predecessor in some aspects and thus deserve your attention.
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Davanti
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Vredestein
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Maxxis
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BF
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Giti
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GT
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Dunlop
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Maxxis
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In this section, we look at all the tests that have taken place this year and last year. We'll look at which tires won and which tires provide the best value, as well as what vehicle the tires were tested on.
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Wet braking, Wet handling
Straight aquaplaning, Lateral aquaplaning
Dry braking, Dry handling
Dry handling, Wet handling
Interior noise, Exterior noise
Rolling resistance, Fuel consumption
Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
Michelin
CrossClimate 2
Comparing two leading all-season contenders — Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen‑3 and Michelin CrossClimate 2 — across independent tyre tests shows a clear performance split.
Efficient Grip Performance 2
Michelin
Primacy 4
In this comparison, we will look at the Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2 and Michelin Primacy 4 tyres.
Kinergy 4S2 H750
Michelin
CrossClimate 2
Comparing the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 H750 and the Michelin CrossClimate 2, one can see noteworthy differences based on several conducted tests.
WinterContact TS 870
Michelin
ALPIN 6
The numbers in this comparison look closer than they are.
Ventus S1 evo3 K127
Kumho
Ecsta PS71
When it comes to choosing high-performance summer tyres, the Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 and the Kumho Ecsta PS71 are often top contenders.
CrossClimate 2
Vredestein
Quatrac Pro
This head-to-head review condenses independent test data to compare the Michelin CrossClimate 2 and the Vredestein Quatrac Pro across wet, dry and snow performance, rolling resistance and comfort.
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