265/65 R17 - Best allround tyres 2025 - market overview, tests, reviews
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Best allround tyres in tests (2025)
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Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV
The SUV version of the legendary CrossClimate, now in its second generation, continues to impress with its performance on snow and dry roads while offering excellent aquaplaning resistance. As always, the main drawback is its higher price.
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| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2 | 2024 | ACE | 215/50 R18 | Highly recommended |
1 | 2023 | Autobild | 235/65 R17 | Test winner |
Vredestein Quatrac Pro+
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- Below average aquaplaning resistance
- Poor handling on snow
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
6 | 2024 | SPORTAUTO | 215/40 R18 | Good |
6 | 2024 | ACE | 215/50 R18 | Recommended |
6 | 2024 | ALVOLANTE | 225/50 R17 | - |
5 | 2024 | TYRE REVIEWS | 235/35 R19 | Recommended |
5 | 2023 | Autobild | 235/65 R17 | Good |
Maxxis Premitra AS AP3
- Very good aquaplaning resistance
- Longer braking distance on wet roads
- Poor handling on snow
- Poor handling on the wet
- Worse traction on snow
- Low mileage
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
7 | 2024 | ACE | 215/50 R18 | Recommended |
10 | 2022 | Autobild | 225/50 R18 | Not recommended |
14 | 2022 | Autobild | 195/55 R16 | Conditionally recommended |
10 | 2022 | Autobild | 195/55 R16 | - |
8 | 2021 | Autobild | 225/50 R17 | Satisfactory |
7 | 2021 | Autobild | 225/50 R17 | - |
8 | 2021 | Autobild | 215/65 R17 | Satisfactory |
14 | 2020 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | Satisfactory |
13 | 2020 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | - |
7 | 2019 | Autobild | 225/45 R17 | Good |
4 | 2019 | Autobild | 225/45 R17 | - |
Vredestein Quatrac Pro
- Short braking distance on wet roads
- Low drive-by noise levels
- Below average aquaplaning resistance
- Longer braking distance on dry roads
- High rolling resistance/high fuel consumption
- Inferior handling on snow
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
9 | 2024 | Autobild | 225/40 R18 | Conditionally recommended |
5 | 2022 | Gute-Fahrt | 235/55 R18 | - |
6 | 2022 | Autobild | 225/50 R18 | Good |
7 | 2022 | Tyre Reviews | 225/45 R17 | - |
5 | 2022 | ARBÖ | 205/55 R17 | Recommended |
4 | 2021 | Autobild | 225/50 R17 | Good |
2 | 2021 | Autobild | 225/50 R17 | - |
6 | 2021 | Autobild | 215/65 R17 | Satisfactory |
6 | 2020 | ADAC | 235/55 R17 | Poor |
3 | 2019 | Autobild | 225/45 R17 | - |
2 | 2019 | Autobild | 225/45 R17 | Exemplary |
Cars with 265/65 R17 tyres
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Best tyres in your size
Dry
1.
Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV
75%
2.
Vredestein Quatrac Pro
67%
3.
Maxxis Premitra AS AP3
64%
4.
Vredestein Quatrac Pro+
42%
Wet
1.
Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV
68%
2.
Vredestein Quatrac Pro
66%
3.
Vredestein Quatrac Pro+
60%
4.
Maxxis Premitra AS AP3
54%
Snow
1.
Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV
89%
2.
Vredestein Quatrac Pro+
55%
3.
Vredestein Quatrac Pro
47%
4.
Maxxis Premitra AS AP3
41%
Comfort
Economy
1.
Maxxis Premitra AS AP3
38%
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Did you know ...?
265/65 R17 doesn't belong to the most popular dimensions for allround 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 - 65 is height of the tyre, which is calculated as 65% of the tyre width (265mm), which means the sidewall height has 172.25 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 2438.82 mm, which is very similar to 265/70 R16(2442.27 mm), 265/60 R18(2435.36 mm), 245/70 R17(2434.11 mm), 265/55 R19(2431.91 mm), 245/75 R16(2431.28 mm), 275/40 R22(2446.67 mm), 295/45 R20(2430.02 mm). There are multiple speed indexes available for allround tyres in 265/65 R17: H(210km/h), S(180km/h), T(190km/h). The same goes for weight indexes: 110, 112. You can find 265/65 R17 on 5 car models - mainly Mitsubishi, Toyota, Ford.
