235/65 R17 - Best summer tyres 2025 - market overview, tests, reviews
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Best summer tyres in tests (2025)
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Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
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.
- Very good aquaplaning resistance
- Short braking distance on wet roads
- Great handling on dry roads
- Short braking distance on dry roads
- Exceptional handling on the wet
- High drive-by noise levels
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2 | 2024 | Autobild | 235/55 R19 | Exemplary |
1 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/65 R17 | Exemplary |
6 | 2023 | Automotorsport | 255/45 R20 | Very good |
1 | 2020 | Vibilagare | 225/60 R18 | - |
1 | 2020 | Autobild | 255/55 R18 | Exemplary |
| Shop | Product | Stock | Availability | Shipping | Price | Action |
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Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV ( 235/65 R17 108W XL )
- In stock
£128
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Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV ( 235/65 R17 108W XL ) | In stock | Free shipping | £128 |
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mytyres.co.uk
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Pilot Sport 4 SUV XL
- In stock
£152
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Pilot Sport 4 SUV XL | In stock | Free shipping | £152 |
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tyres.pneus.online.uk
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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.
- Short braking distance on dry roads
- Exceptional handling on the wet
- Great handling on dry roads
- Low rolling resistance/low fuel consumption
- Very good aquaplaning resistance
- High drive-by noise levels
- Low mileage
- Bad value for the money
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3 | 2024 | Sportauto | 215/40 R18 | Very good |
4 | 2023 | ADAC | 205/55 R16 | Good |
3 | 2023 | Autoklub ČR | 205/55 R16 | - |
3 | 2023 | Tyre Reviews | 205/55 R16 | Highly recommended |
2 | 2022 | AutoMotorSport | 245/45 R19 | Very good |
1 | 2022 | Autozeitung | 215/55 R17 | Highly recommended |
1 | 2022 | Autobild | 215/55 R17 | - |
4 | 2022 | Promobil | 235/55 R17 | Recommended |
3 | 2022 | ADAC | 215/60 R16 | Good |
2 | 2022 | ADAC | 185/65 R15 | Good |
4 | 2022 | Autobild | 215/55 R17 | Good |
3 | 2021 | ADAC | 205/55 R16 | Good |
4 | 2021 | ADAC | 225/50 R17 | Good |
3 | 2021 | Autobild | 215/60 R17 | Exemplary |
5 | 2021 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | Exemplary |
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.
- Low rolling resistance/low fuel consumption
- Longer braking distance on dry roads
- High drive-by noise levels
- Poor handling on the wet
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3 | 2024 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | Exemplary |
10 | 2024 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | - |
6 | 2024 | ADAC | 215/55 R17 | Satisfactory |
6 | 2024 | ACE | 225/45 R17 | Recommended |
9 | 2024 | Autozeitung | 225/45 R17 | Recommended for economical driving |
4 | 2024 | Automotorsport | 235/55 R18 | Good |
5 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | Good |
16 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | - |
2 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/65 R17 | Exemplary |
Cars with 235/65 R17 tyres
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Best tyres in your size
Dry
1.
Bridgestone Turanza T005
78%
2.
Firestone Roadhawk
72%
3.
Falken Azenis FK520
68%
4.
Cooper Zeon 4XS Sport
66%
5.
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
60%
6.
Kumho Ecsta PS71
59%
7.
Nexen N fera Sport SUV
57%
8.
Bridgestone Turanza 6
55%
9.
Semperit Speed-Life 3
41%
10.
General Tire Grabber GT Plus
35%
Wet
1.
Bridgestone Turanza T005
72%
2.
Kumho Ecsta PS71
71%
3.
Semperit Speed-Life 3
68%
4.
Nexen N fera Sport SUV
66%
5.
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
64%
6.
Firestone Roadhawk
60%
7.
Bridgestone Turanza 6
57%
8.
Falken Azenis FK520
51%
9.
Cooper Zeon 4XS Sport
47%
10.
General Tire Grabber GT Plus
46%
Comfort
1.
Nexen N fera Sport SUV
78%
2.
Semperit Speed-Life 3
75%
3.
Falken Azenis FK520
73%
4.
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
60%
5.
General Tire Grabber GT Plus
53%
6.
Cooper Zeon 4XS Sport
47%
7.
Bridgestone Turanza 6
47%
8.
Kumho Ecsta PS71
38%
9.
Bridgestone Turanza T005
32%
10.
Firestone Roadhawk
31%
Economy
1.
Bridgestone Turanza T005
94%
2.
Bridgestone Turanza 6
91%
3.
Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV
73%
4.
Firestone Roadhawk
68%
5.
Semperit Speed-Life 3
60%
6.
Kumho Ecsta PS71
55%
7.
Falken Azenis FK520
51%
8.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
49%
9.
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
40%
10.
Cooper Zeon 4XS Sport
34%
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Did you know ...?
235/65 R17 doesn't belong to the most popular dimensions for summer tyres - there are 75 tyre models available, which can be compared to 195/55 R15, 165/70 R14, 215/55 R16. Let's break down the sizing - 65 is height of the tyre, which is calculated as 65% of the tyre width (235mm), which means the sidewall height has 152.75 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 2316.3 mm, which is very similar to 255/40 R21(2316.61 mm), 255/45 R20(2316.92 mm), 255/50 R19(2317.24 mm), 255/55 R18(2317.55 mm), 255/60 R17(2317.87 mm), 255/65 R16(2318.18 mm), 255/70 R15(2318.5 mm). There are multiple speed indexes available for summer tyres in 235/65 R17: H(210km/h), R(170km/h), T(190km/h), V(240km/h), W(270km/h). The same goes for weight indexes: 103, 104, 108, 109. You can find 235/65 R17 on 25 car models - mainly Land Rover, Mercedes-Benz, Jeep, Volvo, Alfa Romeo.
