Summer tyre test 225/50 R17 from the publisher Tyre Reviews 2025 p.

Place Model Description / Recommendations Cost
2
Continental ContiPremiumContact 7
Short braking distance on wet surface
Good aquaplaning resistance in the longitudinal direction
Good dry handling
Loud noise
Insufficiently balanced handling on wet pavement (grip on the rear axle is not as high as on the front)
Rating: Highly Recommended
from 13 050 
5
Michelin Primacy 4+
Very high level of comfort
Low noise level
Good fuel economy
In terms of traction on a wet surface, they are inferior to newer models
Rating: Recommended
from 16 570 
6
Firestone Roadhawk 2
Very low rolling resistance
Predictable behavior without any unpleasant surprises in any conditions
Poor resistance to longitudinal aquaplaning
Long braking distance on wet surface
Average comfort
Rating: Satisfactory
7
Low price
Long braking distance on wet pavement
Poor handling in any conditions
Low level of comfort
High rolling resistance