Summer Tire Test 225/45 R17 from the publisher Tyre Reviews 2026 p.

Place Model Description / Recommendations Cost
1
Pirelli Cinturato C3
Excellent grip on dry and wet surfaces
High noise level
Average resistance to aquaplaning
Verdict: Highly Recommended
from 29 090 
1
Continental ContiPremiumContact 7
Excellent performance on wet surfaces
High resistance to aquaplaning
Increased rolling resistance
Increased noise
Verdict: Highly Recommended
from 15 350 
3
Hankook K137 Ventus evo
Very short braking distance on wet surface
Very high resistance to aquaplaning
High rolling resistance
Relatively long braking distance on dry pavement
Hankook have proven they can compete with tyres from leading global brands, including on key parameters such as wet handling

Verdict: Highly recommended
from 10 560 
4
Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72
Good balance between dry and wet grip
Predictable and confident handling in all conditions
Low resistance to aquaplaning
Low level of comfort
Verdict: Recommended
from 9 300 
4
Bridgestone Turanza 6
Very low rolling resistance
Relatively weak performance on wet surfaces
Verdict: Recommended
from 10 660 
6
Michelin Primacy 5
Low noise level
Good ride smoothness
Low rolling resistance
Acceptable safety level
Relatively low traction on dry and wet surfaces
Although in terms of traction Michelin lags behind some competitors, they are able to provide the necessary safety
from 12 480 
7
Good balance of characteristics and lack of serious drawbacks
Predictable behavior
Relatively weak grip on dry and wet surfaces compared to higher-class tires
8
Maxxis Premitra HP6
Excellent handling on dry pavement (makes the tires a good and affordable option for the track)
Unstable behavior at the traction limit on a wet surface
from 4 410 
9
High level of comfort
Excellent resistance to lateral aquaplaning
Sporty handling on dry pavement (somewhat unexpected for tires in this price category)
Comparatively long braking distance and not the best handling on wet surfaces
Substantially change their properties when heated and cooled
10
Vredestein Ultrac+
Good aquaplaning resistance
Relatively low rolling resistance
Relatively weak results on dry pavement
Heat up quickly when driving aggressively
11
Goodride Solmax 1
Low noise level
Poor handling on dry pavement (can lose traction sharply)
High rolling resistance
from 4 830 
12
Davanti Protoura Sport
Low noise level
Long braking distance and poor handling on wet surfaces
from 11 120