265/30 R22 - Best summer tyres 2025 - market overview, tests, reviews
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Continental SportContact 7
Our 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 comfort and low rolling resistance, the PremiumContact 7 might be a better choice.
- Short braking distance on dry roads
- Short braking distance on wet roads
- Great handling on dry roads
- Exceptional handling on the wet
- Low rolling resistance/low fuel consumption
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| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 2024 | Autobild | 265/35 R19 | Exemplary |
1 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/40 R18 | Outstanding |
1 | 2023 | SportAuto | 225/40 R18 | Outstanding |
1 | 2023 | Autozeitung | 235/35 R19 | Test winner |
1 | 2023 | Gute-Fahrt | 235/35 R19 | Outstanding |
1 | 2023 | Automotorsport | 255/45 R20 | Very good |
1 | 2022 | Sportauto | 235/35 R19 | Outstanding |
2 | 2022 | Autobild | 245/40 R19 | Exemplary |
1 | 2022 | Tyre Reviews | 255/35 R19 | Test winner |
| Shop | Product | Stock | Availability | Shipping | Price | Action |
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Continental SportContact 7 ( 265/30 ZR22 (97Y) XL EVc )
- In stock
£276
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Continental SportContact 7 ( 265/30 ZR22 (97Y) XL EVc ) | In stock | Free shipping | £276 |
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mytyres.co.uk
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SportContact 7 XL FR
- In stock
£294
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SportContact 7 XL FR | In stock | Free shipping | £294 |
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tyres.pneus.online.uk
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265/30 R22 tyre test Personalize
Best tyres in your size
Dry
1.
Continental SportContact 7
96%
2.
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
72%
3.
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
70%
4.
Linglong Sport Master
41%
Wet
1.
Continental SportContact 7
78%
2.
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
72%
3.
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
62%
4.
Linglong Sport Master
42%
Comfort
1.
Linglong Sport Master
95%
2.
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
67%
3.
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
65%
4.
Continental SportContact 7
59%
Economy
1.
Continental SportContact 7
76%
2.
Linglong Sport Master
75%
3.
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
60%
4.
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
40%
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265/30 R22 doesn't belong to the most popular dimensions for summer tyres - there are 8 tyre models available, which can be compared to 160/70 R17, 205/40 R17, 195/40 R17. Let's break down the sizing - 30 is height of the tyre, which is calculated as 30% of the tyre width (265mm), which means the sidewall height has 79.5 mm. The wheel diameter is R22, which means it fits to a 22 inch/558.8mm diameter wheel. The total circumference of the tyre is 2255.04 mm, which is very similar to 235/50 R19(2254.41 mm), 265/35 R21(2258.49 mm), 235/45 R20(2260.38 mm), 235/55 R18(2248.44 mm), 265/40 R20(2261.95 mm), 295/35 R20(2244.67 mm), 225/70 R16(2266.34 mm). There are multiple speed indexes available for summer tyres in 265/30 R22: Y(300km/h). The same goes for weight indexes: 97.
