205/45 R17 - Best summer tyres 2025 - market overview, tests, reviews
Premiumcontact 7
Proxes Comfort
Best summer tyres in tests (2025) Speed index
Q (160 km/h) T (190 km/h) H (210 km/h) V (240 km/h) W (270 km/h) Y (300 km/h)
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) Tests from 2024
215/55 R17 Rank: 1 (Good) 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 XL FR EV
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Continental PremiumContact 7 ( 205/45 R17 88Y XL EVc )
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£117
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Tests from 2025
225/40 R18 Rank: 1 (Very good) 225/40 R18 Rank: 2 (Good) 225/45 R18 Rank: 3 (Highly recommended) 225/40 R18 Rank: 3 (Exemplary) Tests from 2024
225/55 R17 Rank: 1 (Exemplary) 235/55 R19 Rank: 3 (Good) 265/35 R19 Rank: 4 (Good) Tests from 2023
225/40 R18 Rank: 2 (Outstanding) 235/35 R19 Rank: 2 (Test winner) 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.
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Bridgestone Potenza Sport ( 205/45 R17 88Y XL EVc )
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Potenza Sport XL MFS
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£145
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Tests from 2025
225/40 R18 Rank: 2 (Exemplary) 225/40 R18 Rank: 3 (Good) 225/45 R18 Rank: 4 (Highly recommended) 225/40 R18 Rank: 4 (Good) Tests from 2024
215/40 R18 Rank: 2 (Very good) Tests from 2023
225/45 R18 Rank: 2 (Outstanding) 225/40 R18 Rank: 2 (Highly recommended) 225/45 R18 Rank: 3 (Highly recommended) 225/40 R18 Rank: 3 (Outstanding) 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.
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Pilot Sport 5 XL
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£144
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Michelin Pilot Sport 5 ( 205/45 ZR17 (88Y) XL )
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£153
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225/45 R17 Rank: 1 (Test winner) 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.
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Primacy 5 XL
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Michelin Primacy 5 ( 205/45 R17 88V XL )
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£145
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Primacy 5 XL FSL
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Michelin Primacy 5 ( 205/45 R17 88H XL )
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£141
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Michelin Primacy 5 ( 205/45 R17 88W XL )
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£146
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Primacy 5 XL
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Tests from 2025
225/40 R18 Rank: 1 (Very good)
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Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72 ( 205/45 ZR17 88Y XL )
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Tests from 2025
225/40 R18 Rank: 1 (Exemplary) 225/45 R18 Rank: 1 (Highly recommended) 255/55 R18 Rank: 1 (Exemplary) 245/35 R19 Rank: 2 (Exemplary) 235/55 R19 Rank: 4 (Good) 225/40 R18 Rank: 4 (Good) Tests from 2024
235/55 R19 Rank: 1 (Exemplary) Tests from 2023
225/45 R18 Rank: 1 (Test winner) 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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Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 XL
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Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 ( 205/45 R17 88V XL EVR )
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Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 FP XL
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Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 ( 205/45 R17 88W XL EVR )
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Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 FP XL
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Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 ( 205/45 R17 88Y XL EVR )
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Tests from 2025
225/45 R17 Rank: 3 (Outstanding) Tests from 2024
225/45 R17 Rank: 2 (Highly recommended) 225/55 R17 Rank: 6 (Good) Tests from 2023
205/55 R16 Rank: 2 (Highly recommended) 205/55 R16 Rank: 17 (Good) Tests from 2021
205/55 R16 Rank: 7 (Good) 225/50 R17 Rank: 9 (Satisfactory) The upgraded version of the legendary P7 has a good steering response and low rolling resistance, which makes sense as it's often a first equipment of many car manufacturers.
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Pirelli Cinturato P7 (P7C2) ( 205/45 R17 88W XL * )
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£139
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Cinturato P7 C2 XL (*) FSL
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£150
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Pirelli Cinturato P7 (P7C2) Run Flat ( 205/45 R17 88W XL *, runflat )
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Cinturato P7 C2 RunFlat XL (*)
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£164
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Tests from 2025
215/55 R18 Rank: 4 (Good) 225/50 R17 Rank: 5 (Recommended) Tests from 2024
205/55 R16 Rank: 1 (Exemplary) 215/55 R17 Rank: 2 (Good) 225/45 R17 Rank: 3 (Highly recommended) 225/55 R17 Rank: 4 (Exemplary) 235/55 R18 Rank: 8 (Good)
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Michelin Primacy 4+ ( 205/45 R17 88V XL )
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£137
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Primacy 4 plus XL EV
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£147
Primacy 4 plus XL EV
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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)
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Michelin E Primacy ( 205/45 R17 88W XL EV )
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Michelin E Primacy ( 205/45 R17 88H XL EV )
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£161
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Tests from 2025
225/40 R18 Rank: 4 (Good) Tests from 2024
Tests from 2023
225/40 R18 Rank: 4 (Recommended) 225/40 R18 Rank: 6 (Good) 225/45 R18 Rank: 7 (Highly recommended) 225/45 R18 Rank: 12 (Satisfactory) Tests from 2022
225/45 R17 Rank: 3 (Recommended) 245/40 R19 Rank: 3 (Exemplary) 245/45 R19 Rank: 3 (Very good) 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.
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Hankook Ventus S1 Evo 3 K127 ( 205/45 R17 88W XL 4PR *, SBL )
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Ventus S1 Evo3 K127 XL (*)
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£122
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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)
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Falken e.ZIEX ( 205/45 R17 88V XL EV, NBLK )
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£97
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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 (Highly recommended) 205/55 R16 Rank: 4 (Good) Tests from 2022
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) 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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Turanza T005
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£106
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Bridgestone Turanza T005 ( 205/45 R17 84V )
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£120
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Turanza T005 XL
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Bridgestone Turanza T005 ( 205/45 R17 88H XL )
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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, 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 ( 205/45 R17 88W XL Enliten / EV )
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Tests from 2025
215/55 R17 Rank: 3 (Very good) 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) Tests from 2023
225/65 R17 Rank: 2 (Exemplary) 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 XL FSL
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Bridgestone Turanza 6 ( 205/45 R17 88W XL Enliten / EV )
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£122
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225/55 R17 Rank: 3 (Exemplary) 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) 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 Ventus Prime 4 K135 ( 205/45 R17 88V XL 4PR SBL )
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Ventus Prime4 K135 MFS XL
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Hankook Ventus Prime 4 K135 ( 205/45 R17 88V XL )
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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)
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Michelin E Primacy ( 205/45 R17 88W XL EV )
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Michelin E Primacy ( 205/45 R17 88H XL EV )
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255/55 R18 Rank: 2 (Exemplary) 225/40 R18 Rank: 8 (Good) 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) 225/40 R18 Rank: 7 (Good) 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 ( 205/45 R17 88Y XL NBLK )
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205/55 R16 Rank: 7 (Good) 225/55 R17 Rank: 8 (Satisfactory) 215/55 R17 Rank: 10 (Satisfactory) Tests from 2023
225/65 R17 Rank: 3 (Exemplary) 205/55 R16 Rank: 6 (Good) 205/55 R16 Rank: 6 (Recommended) Being usually one of the cheaper tyres in the test, the japanese Falken still delivers very safe characteristics for everyday driving. It suffers a bit in the efficiency department, with higher rolling resistance and limited mileage.
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Falken ZIEX ZE310 ECORUN FEXM ( 205/45 R17 88W XL Ecorun, runflat BLK )
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Falken ZIEX ZE310 ECORUN ( 205/45 R17 88W XL Ecorun, BLK )
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205/55 R16 Rank: 7 (Good) 225/55 R17 Rank: 8 (Satisfactory) 215/55 R17 Rank: 10 (Satisfactory) Tests from 2023
225/65 R17 Rank: 3 (Exemplary) 205/55 R16 Rank: 6 (Good) 205/55 R16 Rank: 6 (Recommended) Being usually one of the cheaper tyres in the test, the japanese Falken still delivers very safe characteristics for everyday driving. It suffers a bit in the efficiency department, with higher rolling resistance and limited mileage.
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Falken ZIEX ZE310 ECORUN FEXM ( 205/45 R17 88W XL Ecorun, runflat BLK )
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Falken ZIEX ZE310 ECORUN ( 205/45 R17 88W XL Ecorun, BLK )
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Tests from 2025
225/40 R18 Rank: 4 (Good) 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) 225/40 R18 Rank: 9 (Good) 225/40 R18 Rank: 10 (Satisfactory)
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Maxxis Victra Sport 5 ( 205/45 ZR17 88Y XL )
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Tests from 2025
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) Tests from 2022
Tests from 2021
225/50 R17 Rank: 3 (Good) Tests from 2020
225/40 R18 Rank: 10 (Satisfactory)
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Kumho Ecsta PS71 ( 205/45 ZR17 88Y XL )
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Ecsta PS71 XL
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£114
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Kumho Ecsta PS71 XRP ( 205/45 R17 84V 4PR runflat )
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Ecsta PS71 RunFlat
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Kumho Ecsta PS71 ( 205/45 ZR17 88Y XL )
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Tests from 2025
225/40 R18 Rank: 9 (Good) 225/40 R18 Rank: 9 (Good) Tests from 2024
215/40 R18 Rank: 5 (Good) 215/55 R17 Rank: 5 (Satisfactory) Tests from 2023
225/45 R18 Rank: 5 (Good) 235/35 R19 Rank: 5 (Good) Tests from 2022
215/55 R17 Rank: 8 (Good)
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Sport Maxx RT 2 XL MFS
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Dunlop Sport Maxx RT2 ( 205/45 R17 88W XL )
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Sport Maxx RT 2 XL
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Dunlop Sport Maxx RT2 ( 205/45 R17 88Y XL )
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Tests from 2024
225/45 R17 Rank: 4 (Highly recommended) 205/55 R16 Rank: 16 (Satisfactory) Tests from 2021
205/55 R16 Rank: 12 (Satisfactory) Tests from 2020
235/55 R17 Rank: 4 (Recommended) 215/50 R18 Rank: 5 (Good -) Tests from 2025
225/40 R18 Rank: 11 (Satisfactory) Tests from 2023
225/40 R18 Rank: 12 (Satisfactory) 225/45 R18 Rank: 16 (Satisfactory) Tests from 2024
205/55 R16 Rank: 6 (Good) Tests from 2023
205/55 R16 Rank: 20 (Good) Tests from 2022
185/65 R15 Rank: 9 (Satisfactory) 215/60 R16 Rank: 11 (Satisfactory) Tests from 2021
205/55 R16 Rank: 9 (Good) Tests from 2024
205/55 R16 Rank: 19 (Satisfactory) Tests from 2022
215/55 R17 Rank: 5 (Highly recommended) 235/55 R17 Rank: 7 (Still recommended) 215/55 R17 Rank: 16 (Satisfactory) Tests from 2021
225/45 R17 Rank: 4 (Highly recommended) 195/55 R16 Rank: 6 (Satisfactory) 215/60 R17 Rank: 7 (Satisfactory)
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Maxxis Premitra 5 ( 205/45 ZR17 88W XL )
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Tests from 2024
215/55 R17 Rank: 11 (Satisfactory) 205/55 R16 Rank: 17 (Satisfactory) Tests from 2023
205/55 R16 Rank: 10 (Good) Tests from 2022
215/55 R17 Rank: 17 (Satisfactory) A very cheap tyre made in Europe with sufficient grip, but very short life. Not sporty. Good for people that don't drive just occasionally.
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Nexen N Fera Primus ( 205/45 R17 88V XL 4PR RPB )
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225/40 R18 Rank: 14 (Satisfactory)
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Nokian Powerproof 1 ( 205/45 ZR17 88Y XL )
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205/55 R16 Rank: 11 (Good) Tests from 2023
205/55 R16 Rank: 13 (Good) Tests from 2022
195/55 R16 Rank: 4 (Recommended) 185/65 R15 Rank: 14 (Satisfactory) Tests from 2021
205/55 R16 Rank: 8 (Satisfactory) 205/55 R16 Rank: 16 (Satisfactory)
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Fulda EcoControl HP 2 ( 205/45 R17 88V XL )
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215/55 R17 Rank: 11 (Satisfactory) 205/55 R16 Rank: 17 (Satisfactory) Tests from 2023
205/55 R16 Rank: 10 (Good) Tests from 2022
215/55 R17 Rank: 17 (Satisfactory) A very cheap tyre made in Europe with sufficient grip, but very short life. Not sporty. Good for people that don't drive just occasionally.
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Nexen N Fera Primus ( 205/45 R17 88V XL 4PR RPB )
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215/55 R17 Rank: 4 (Satisfactory)
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Debica Presto UHP 2 ( 205/45 R17 88W XL )
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205/55 R16 Rank: 12 (Good) Tests from 2023
205/55 R16 Rank: 21 (Good) Tests from 2022
215/55 R17 Rank: 9 (Sufficient) 215/55 R17 Rank: 9 (Good) 185/65 R15 Rank: 10 (Satisfactory) Tests from 2021
225/45 R17 Rank: 8 (Recommended) 195/55 R16 Rank: 8 (Satisfactory) The BFGoodrich Advantage is here to offer you a bargain—but it doesn't impress much beyond that. It has decent dry handling and provides a quiet ride with low rolling resistance, but performance on wet surfaces leaves much to be desired. If you're looking for an affordable option and are willing to compromise on wet grip and overall performance, it might still be worth considering. Expect satisfactory comfort but manage your expectations elsewhere.
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BF Goodrich Advantage ( 205/45 R17 88V XL )
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205/55 R16 Rank: 18 (Satisfactory) Tests from 2023
225/45 R18 Rank: 17 (Satisfactory) 205/55 R16 Rank: 31 (Good) Tests from 2022
195/55 R16 Rank: 3 (Recommended) Tests from 2021
235/55 R18 Rank: 3 (Recommended)
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Uniroyal RainSport 5 ( 205/45 R17 88Y XL EVc )
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Rainsport 5 XL FR EV
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Uniroyal RainSport 5 ( 205/45 R17 88V XL EVc )
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215/55 R17 Rank: 7 (Satisfactory) Tests from 2023
225/45 R18 Rank: 10 (Satisfactory) Tests from 2022
225/45 R18 Rank: 8 (Satisfactory) 215/55 R17 Rank: 10 (Good) Tests from 2020
215/55 R17 Rank: 3 (Recommended) 245/45 R18 Rank: 10 (Good) The SportControl 2 is a safe tire, but the lower price comes with below average mileage.
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Fulda SportControl 2 ( 205/45 R17 88Y XL )
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Fulda SportControl 2 ( 205/45 R17 88Y XL )
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215/55 R17 Rank: 14 (Satisfactory) Tests from 2023
205/55 R16 Rank: 19 (Good) Tests from 2022
185/65 R15 Rank: 12 (Satisfactory) 215/60 R16 Rank: 16 (Satisfactory) Tests from 2021
205/55 R16 Rank: 2 (Good)
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Semperit Speed-Life 3 ( 205/45 R17 88Y XL EVc )
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Speed-Life 3 XL FR
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Semperit Speed-Life 3 ( 205/45 R17 88V XL EVc )
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205/55 R16 Rank: 18 (Good) Tests from 2022
215/60 R16 Rank: 12 (Satisfactory) Tests from 2021
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Sava Intensa HP2 ( 205/45 R17 88V XL )
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205/55 R16 Rank: 33 (Sufficient) Tests from 2022
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Cooper Zeon CS8 ( 205/45 R17 88W XL )
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225/45 R18 Rank: 9 (Satisfactory) Tests from 2022
215/55 R17 Rank: 7 (Good) 235/55 R17 Rank: 8 (Still recommended) Tests from 2021
225/50 R17 Rank: 12 (Satisfactory) Tests from 2020
215/55 R17 Rank: 2 (Recommended) 225/40 R18 Rank: 6 (Satisfactory)
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Sava Intensa UHP 2 ( 205/45 R17 88Y XL )
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1.
Continental PremiumContact 6
85%
2.
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
84%
3.
Continental PremiumContact 7
83%
4.
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
81%
5.
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
77%
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Bridgestone Turanza T005
77%
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Michelin Primacy 4+
76%
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Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
76%
9.
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
75%
10.
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
75%
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Uniroyal RainSport 5
81%
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Continental PremiumContact 7
79%
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Michelin Pilot Sport 5
78%
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Bridgestone Potenza Sport
76%
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Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
75%
8.
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
74%
10.
Firestone Roadhawk 2
72%
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Linglong Sport Master
92%
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Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
84%
4.
Kleber Dynaxer UHP
82%
6.
GT radial Sport Active 2
80%
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Michelin e.Primacy
78%
9.
Falken Azenis FK520
76%
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Semperit Speed-Life 3
75%
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Bridgestone Turanza T005
94%
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Bridgestone Turanza 6
91%
3.
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
86%
4.
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
82%
5.
Kleber Dynaxer UHP
78%
6.
Michelin Primacy 4+
75%
7.
Linglong Sport Master
75%
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Michelin Pilot Sport 5
75%
9.
Fulda SportControl 2
73%
10.
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
71%
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Did you know ...?
205/45 R17 doesn't belong to the most popular dimensions for summer tyres - there are 87 tyre models available, which can be compared to
235/60 R18 ,
205/65 R15 ,
235/55 R17 . Let's break down the sizing - 45 is height of the tyre, which is calculated as 45% of the tyre width (205mm), which means the sidewall height has 92.25 mm. The wheel diameter is R17, which means it fits to a 17 inch/431.8mm diameter wheel. The total circumference of the tyre is 1936.16 mm, which is very similar to 195/60 R15
(1932.08 mm) , 225/35 R18
(1931.14 mm) , 185/70 R14
(1930.82 mm) , 235/40 R17
(1947.16 mm) , 195/55 R16
(1950.61 mm) , 205/50 R16
(1920.77 mm) , 205/40 R18
(1951.56 mm) . There are multiple speed indexes available for summer tyres in 205/45 R17: H
(210km/h) , V
(240km/h) , W
(270km/h) , Y
(300km/h) . The same goes for weight indexes: 84, 88. You can find 205/45 R17 on 28 car models - mainly
Fiat ,
CITROËN ,
Honda ,
Mini ,
Opel .
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There are 25 runflat variants available.
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