215/55 R17 - Best summer tyres 2025 - market overview, tests, reviews
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Continental PremiumContact 7
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.
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
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1 | 2024 | Vibilagare | 215/55 R17 | - |
1 | 2024 | ADAC | 215/55 R17 | Good |
4 | 2025 | Autobild | 225/40 R18 | Exemplary |
2 | 2025 | Autobild | 215/55 R18 | Exemplary |
5 | 2025 | Vibilagare | 235/55 R19 | Good |
2 | 2025 | Autozeitung | 225/45 R18 | Highly recommended |
8 | 2025 | Autobild | 225/40 R18 | - |
1 | 2025 | TYRE REVIEWS | 225/50 R17 | Test winner |
2 | 2025 | Aftonbladet | 225/45 R17 | Outstanding |
2 | 2024 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | Exemplary |
1 | 2024 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | - |
1 | 2024 | ACE | 225/45 R17 | Highly recommended |
1 | 2024 | Autozeitung | 225/45 R17 | Test winner |
2 | 2024 | Autobild | 225/55 R17 | Exemplary |
1 | 2024 | Automotorsport | 235/55 R18 | Test winner |
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Continental PremiumContact 7 ( 215/55 R17 94V EVc )
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£116
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PremiumContact 7 EV
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£122
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PremiumContact 7 EV XL
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£128
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Continental PremiumContact 7 ( 215/55 R17 98W XL EVc )
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£145
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Michelin Pilot Sport 5
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.
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
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4 | 2025 | Autozeitung | 225/45 R18 | Highly recommended |
4 | 2025 | Die Reifentester | 225/40 R18 | Good |
3 | 2025 | ADAC | 225/40 R18 | Good |
2 | 2025 | Autobild | 225/40 R18 | - |
2 | 2025 | Autobild | 225/40 R18 | Exemplary |
2 | 2024 | Sportauto | 215/40 R18 | Very good |
5 | 2023 | Autozeitung | 235/35 R19 | Highly recommended |
6 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | - |
3 | 2023 | ACE | 225/45 R18 | Highly recommended |
2 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | Outstanding |
3 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/40 R18 | Outstanding |
2 | 2023 | Tyre Reviews | 225/40 R18 | Highly recommended |
1 | 2022 | Tyre Reviews | 225/45 R17 | Test winner |
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Pilot Sport 5 XL FSL
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£144
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Michelin Pilot Sport 5 ( 215/55 ZR17 (98Y) XL )
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£159
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Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
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.
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
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3 | 2025 | Aftonbladet | 225/45 R17 | Outstanding |
2 | 2024 | Autozeitung | 225/45 R17 | Highly recommended |
6 | 2024 | Autobild | 225/55 R17 | Good |
2 | 2023 | Tyre Reviews | 205/55 R16 | Highly recommended |
4 | 2023 | Autoklub ČR | 205/55 R16 | - |
17 | 2023 | ADAC | 205/55 R16 | Good |
2 | 2021 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | - |
7 | 2021 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | Good |
9 | 2021 | ADAC | 225/50 R17 | Satisfactory |
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
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2 | 2025 | Automotorsport | 215/55 R17 | Very good |
5 | 2025 | Autobild | 215/55 R18 | Good |
4 | 2023 | Automotorsport | 255/45 R20 | Very good |
Bridgestone Turanza T005
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.
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
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1 | 2022 | Autobild | 215/55 R17 | - |
1 | 2022 | Autozeitung | 215/55 R17 | Highly recommended |
4 | 2022 | Autobild | 215/55 R17 | Good |
2 | 2019 | AutoMotorSport | 215/55 R17 | Recommended |
4 | 2025 | motor | 205/55 R16 | Recommended |
3 | 2024 | Sportauto | 215/40 R18 | Very good |
3 | 2023 | Tyre Reviews | 205/55 R16 | Highly recommended |
4 | 2023 | ADAC | 205/55 R16 | Good |
3 | 2023 | Autoklub ČR | 205/55 R16 | - |
3 | 2022 | ADAC | 215/60 R16 | Good |
2 | 2022 | AutoMotorSport | 245/45 R19 | Very good |
4 | 2022 | Promobil | 235/55 R17 | Recommended |
2 | 2022 | ADAC | 185/65 R15 | Good |
5 | 2021 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | Exemplary |
3 | 2021 | Autobild | 215/60 R17 | Exemplary |
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Turanza T005 VW
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£106
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Bridgestone Turanza T005 ( 215/55 R17 94V )
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£118
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Turanza T005 AO
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£108
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Bridgestone Turanza T005 ( 215/55 R17 94V AO )
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£121
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Turanza T005 XL
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£118
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Bridgestone Turanza T005 ( 215/55 R17 98H XL )
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£128
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Firestone Roadhawk 2
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.
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
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6 | 2025 | Autobild | 215/55 R18 | Satisfactory |
6 | 2025 | TYRE REVIEWS | 225/50 R17 | Satisfactory |
5 | 2024 | Autozeitung | 225/45 R17 | Highly recommended |
Bridgestone Turanza 6
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.
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
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3 | 2025 | Automotorsport | 215/55 R17 | Very good |
6 | 2024 | ADAC | 215/55 R17 | Satisfactory |
7 | 2025 | Autobild | 255/55 R18 | - |
4 | 2025 | Aftonbladet | 225/45 R17 | - |
4 | 2024 | Automotorsport | 235/55 R18 | Good |
9 | 2024 | Autozeitung | 225/45 R17 | Recommended for economical driving |
6 | 2024 | ACE | 225/45 R17 | Recommended |
10 | 2024 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | - |
3 | 2024 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | Exemplary |
2 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/65 R17 | Exemplary |
16 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | - |
5 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | Good |
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Bridgestone Turanza 6 ( 215/55 R17 98W XL Enliten / EV )
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£109
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Turanza 6 Enliten XL
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£120
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Hankook Ventus Prime 4
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.
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
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8 | 2024 | ADAC | 215/55 R17 | Satisfactory |
6 | 2024 | Vibilagare | 215/55 R17 | - |
2 | 2022 | Autobild | 215/55 R17 | Exemplary |
2 | 2022 | Autobild | 215/55 R17 | - |
6 | 2025 | Aftonbladet | 225/45 R17 | - |
8 | 2024 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | Good |
3 | 2024 | Autobild | 225/55 R17 | Exemplary |
4 | 2024 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | - |
5 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/65 R17 | Exemplary |
9 | 2023 | Autoklub ČR | 205/55 R16 | - |
9 | 2023 | ADAC | 205/55 R16 | Good |
7 | 2023 | Tyre Reviews | 205/55 R16 | Recommended |
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Ventus Prime4 K135 MFS
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£109
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Hankook Ventus Prime 4 K135 ( 215/55 R17 94W 4PR SBL )
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£115
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GoodYear Efficient Grip Performance 2
Despite its name, this tyre is focused mainly on efficiency and comfort, which is where it excels. It has got a great mileage, while maintaining very safe characteristics and therefore is recommended for drivers that value comfort over sportiness.
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
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9 | 2024 | ADAC | 215/55 R17 | Satisfactory |
4 | 2024 | Vibilagare | 215/55 R17 | - |
18 | 2022 | Autobild | 215/55 R17 | - |
3 | 2022 | Autozeitung | 215/55 R17 | Highly recommended |
1 | 2022 | Autobild | 215/55 R17 | Exemplary |
5 | 2024 | ACE | 225/45 R17 | Recommended |
5 | 2024 | Autobild | 225/55 R17 | Good |
13 | 2024 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | - |
4 | 2024 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | Exemplary |
4 | 2023 | Tyre Reviews | 205/55 R16 | Highly recommended |
1 | 2023 | ADAC | 205/55 R16 | Good |
1 | 2022 | ADAC | 185/65 R15 | Good |
4 | 2021 | ADAC | 205/55 R16 | Satisfactory |
10 | 2021 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | Good |
13 | 2021 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | - |
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Efficient Grip Performance 2 XL
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£125
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Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 ( 215/55 R17 98W XL EVR )
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£128
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Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
Despite its name, this tyre is focused mainly on efficiency and comfort, which is where it excels. It has got a great mileage, while maintaining very safe characteristics and therefore is recommended for drivers that value comfort over sportiness.
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
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9 | 2024 | ADAC | 215/55 R17 | Satisfactory |
4 | 2024 | Vibilagare | 215/55 R17 | - |
18 | 2022 | Autobild | 215/55 R17 | - |
3 | 2022 | Autozeitung | 215/55 R17 | Highly recommended |
1 | 2022 | Autobild | 215/55 R17 | Exemplary |
5 | 2024 | ACE | 225/45 R17 | Recommended |
5 | 2024 | Autobild | 225/55 R17 | Good |
13 | 2024 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | - |
4 | 2024 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | Exemplary |
4 | 2023 | Tyre Reviews | 205/55 R16 | Highly recommended |
1 | 2023 | ADAC | 205/55 R16 | Good |
1 | 2022 | ADAC | 185/65 R15 | Good |
4 | 2021 | ADAC | 205/55 R16 | Satisfactory |
10 | 2021 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | Good |
13 | 2021 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | - |
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Efficient Grip Performance 2 XL
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£125
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Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 ( 215/55 R17 98W XL EVR )
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£128
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Cars with 215/55 R17 tyres
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Best tyres in your size
Dry
1.
Continental PremiumContact 7
89%
2.
Continental UltraContact NXT
87%
3.
Falken ZIEX ZE320
86%
4.
Continental PremiumContact 6
85%
5.
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
83%
6.
Kumho Ecsta HS52
82%
7.
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
79%
8.
Bridgestone Turanza T005
78%
9.
Michelin Primacy 4+
76%
10.
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
76%
Wet
1.
Continental PremiumContact 7
82%
2.
Uniroyal RainSport 5
81%
3.
Vredestein Ultrac
80%
4.
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
78%
5.
Nokian Wetproof
75%
6.
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
74%
7.
Kumho Ecsta PS71
73%
8.
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
73%
9.
Bridgestone Turanza T005
72%
10.
Firestone Roadhawk 2
72%
Comfort
1.
Linglong Sport Master
92%
2.
Michelin e.Primacy
88%
3.
Kleber Dynaxer HP4
85%
4.
Nokian Wetproof
85%
5.
Continental UltraContact NXT
81%
6.
Cooper Zeon CS8
77%
7.
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
76%
8.
Semperit Speed-Life 3
75%
9.
Michelin Primacy 4+
73%
10.
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
73%
Economy
1.
Bridgestone Turanza T005
94%
2.
Bridgestone Turanza 6
91%
3.
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
87%
4.
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
86%
5.
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
79%
6.
Michelin Primacy 4+
75%
7.
Linglong Sport Master
75%
8.
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
75%
9.
Fulda SportControl 2
73%
10.
Kleber Dynaxer HP4
72%
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Did you know ...?
215/55 R17 doesn't belong to the most popular dimensions for summer tyres - there are 79 tyre models available, which can be compared to 235/45 R17, 225/55 R16, 215/50 R17. Let's break down the sizing - 55 is height of the tyre, which is calculated as 55% of the tyre width (215mm), which means the sidewall height has 118.25 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 2099.53 mm, which is very similar to 265/35 R19(2098.9 mm), 205/70 R15(2098.58 mm), 235/45 R18(2100.78 mm), 175/75 R16(2101.41 mm), 265/40 R18(2102.35 mm), 265/30 R20(2095.44 mm), 235/50 R17(2094.81 mm). There are multiple speed indexes available for summer tyres in 215/55 R17: H(210km/h), V(240km/h), W(270km/h), Y(300km/h). The same goes for weight indexes: 94, 98, 99. You can find 215/55 R17 on 36 car models - mainly Volkswagen, Ford, Kia, Toyota, Lexus.
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