265/40 R22 - Best summer tyres 2025 - market overview, tests, reviews
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Best summer tyres in tests (2025)
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Bridgestone Potenza Sport
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.
- Exceptional handling on the wet
- Short braking distance on wet roads
- Great handling on dry roads
- Short braking distance on dry roads
- Excellent steering response on dry roads
- High rolling resistance/high fuel consumption
- High drive-by noise levels
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 2025 | Autobild | 225/40 R18 | - |
4 | 2024 | Autobild | 265/35 R19 | Good |
1 | 2024 | Autobild | 225/55 R17 | Exemplary |
3 | 2024 | Autobild | 235/55 R19 | Good |
5 | 2023 | Tyre Reviews | 225/40 R18 | Recommended |
5 | 2023 | Automotorsport | 255/45 R20 | Very good |
3 | 2023 | Gute-Fahrt | 235/35 R19 | Good + |
2 | 2023 | Autozeitung | 235/35 R19 | Test winner |
4 | 2023 | ACE | 225/45 R18 | Highly recommended |
6 | 2023 | SportAuto | 225/40 R18 | Very good |
2 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/40 R18 | Outstanding |
5 | 2022 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | Good |
3 | 2022 | Tyre Reviews | 255/35 R19 | Recommended |
6 | 2022 | Autobild | 245/40 R19 | Good |
3 | 2022 | Sportauto | 235/35 R19 | Very good |
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 |
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 |
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 SUV K127A
The SUV variant of the S1 evo3 tyre, which is a great performance tyre with no compromise for an affordable price.
- Short braking distance on wet roads
- Great handling on dry roads
- Short braking distance on dry roads
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| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2 | 2024 | Automotorsport | 235/55 R18 | Very good |
6 | 2024 | Autobild | 235/55 R19 | Good |
2 | 2022 | Autobild | 235/55 R18 | Exemplary |
4 | 2021 | Tyre Reviews | 235/55 R18 | Recommended |
Pirelli P Zero PZ4
The P Zero range is with us for a long time, also being a favorite choice for car manufacturers as first equipment. It’s a good, well balanced and enjoyable tyre. It tends to get quite a few mid-life updates so make sure you get the latest one.
- Short braking distance on dry roads
- Exceptional handling on the wet
- Short braking distance on wet roads
- High rolling resistance/high fuel consumption
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
20 | 2025 | Autobild | 225/40 R18 | - |
4 | 2023 | Autozeitung | 235/35 R19 | Highly recommended |
2 | 2023 | Gute-Fahrt | 235/35 R19 | Very good - |
11 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | Satisfactory |
5 | 2023 | ACE | 225/45 R18 | Highly recommended |
3 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | - |
5 | 2023 | SportAuto | 225/40 R18 | Very good |
3 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/40 R18 | Outstanding |
4 | 2022 | Sportauto | 235/35 R19 | Good |
7 | 2021 | Tyre Reviews | 225/40 R18 | Recommended |
3 | 2021 | Autozeitung | 225/40 R18 | Highly recommended |
2 | 2017 | EVO | 225/40 R18 | - |
265/40 R22 tyre test Personalize
Best tyres in your size
Dry
1.
Continental SportContact 7
96%
2.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
92%
3.
Continental PremiumContact 6
85%
4.
Yokohama Advan Sport V107
81%
5.
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
81%
6.
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
72%
7.
Kumho Ecsta PS71
59%
Wet
1.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
80%
2.
Continental SportContact 7
78%
3.
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
77%
4.
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
72%
5.
Kumho Ecsta PS71
71%
6.
Continental PremiumContact 6
71%
7.
Yokohama Advan Sport V107
60%
Comfort
1.
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
67%
2.
Continental SportContact 7
59%
3.
Continental PremiumContact 6
40%
4.
Yokohama Advan Sport V107
39%
5.
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
38%
6.
Kumho Ecsta PS71
38%
Economy
1.
Continental SportContact 7
76%
2.
Continental PremiumContact 6
69%
3.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
68%
4.
Kumho Ecsta PS71
55%
5.
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 SUV K127A
55%
6.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
49%
7.
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
40%
8.
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
32%
9.
Yokohama Advan Sport V107
24%
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Did you know ...?
265/40 R22 doesn't belong to the most popular dimensions for summer tyres - there are 3 tyre models available, which can be compared to 155/60 R15, 170/60 R17, 160/60 R14. Let's break down the sizing - 40 is height of the tyre, which is calculated as 40% of the tyre width (265mm), which means the sidewall height has 106 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 2421.54 mm, which is very similar to 265/45 R21(2425 mm), 215/85 R16(2425 mm), 295/40 R21(2417.14 mm), 265/50 R20(2428.45 mm), 295/45 R20(2430.02 mm), 245/75 R16(2431.28 mm), 265/55 R19(2431.91 mm). There are multiple speed indexes available for summer tyres in 265/40 R22: H(210km/h), V(240km/h), W(270km/h), Y(300km/h). The same goes for weight indexes: 106.
