Summer tire test 215/55 R17 from the publisher AvD 2026 p.

Place Model Description / Recommendations Cost
1
Pirelli Cinturato C3
Good performance in any conditions
Excellent handling on wet pavement
Increased noise level
Increased rolling resistance
Verdict: Very good
from 29 090 
2
Continental Ultracontact NXT
Good performance on dry and wet surfaces
Combines environmental friendliness with sports qualities
Quiet and durable
Poor aquaplaning resistance (to reduce rolling resistance, the tread depth had to be reduced)
High price
Verdict: Very good
from 24 410 
3
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
Very high mileage
Good performance in any conditions
No obvious drawbacks
Good ride smoothness, including on uneven surfaces
Verdict: Very good
from 8 490 
4
Michelin Primacy 5
High resistance to aquaplaning
Good performance on dry and wet surfaces
High mileage
Low rolling resistance
Verdict: Very good
from 12 480 
5
Falken Ziex ZE320
Good performance on wet surfaces
Minor complaints about sensitivity to handling on dry pavement
Increased wear
Increased rolling resistance
Verdict: Very good
6
Bridgestone Turanza 6
Good performance on wet surfaces
High mileage
Low rolling resistance
Not the highest lateral stability during sharp turns on dry pavement
Verdict: Very good
from 10 660 
7
Toyo Proxes Comfort
Reliably behave in any conditions
Low noise level
High mileage
A slight tendency to skid under load on a wet surface
Not the most straightforward reactions to steering wheel turns on a dry surface
Not the best shock absorption when hitting large obstacles
Verdict: Very good
from 7 240 
8
Hankook K135 Ventus Prime 4
Very good price and quality ratio
Good performance on dry and wet pavement
High mileage
Low rolling resistance
Require relatively large steering wheel angles when maneuvering on dry pavement (which is unlikely to be noticeable in everyday life)
Verdict: Very good
from 4 990 
9
Maxxis Premitra HP6
Outstanding value for money
High level of safety in any conditions
Good level of comfort (although noise is slightly increased)
High durability
Less-than-ideal handling sensitivity on dry and wet surfaces
Verdict: Good
from 4 410 
10
Vredestein Ultrac+
High resistance to aquaplaning
Good handling on dry and wet surfaces
Low noise level
Low rolling resistance
Low mileage
Verdict: Good
11
BFGoodrich Advantage 2
High mileage
High level of comfort
Low rolling resistance
Tendency to understeer on wet surfaces
Less-than-ideal steering sensitivity on dry surfaces
Verdict: Good
12
LingLong Sport Master
Excellent braking efficiency on dry and wet surfaces (at the level of premium class tires)
Very high resistance to aquaplaning
Inaccurate response to steering wheel turns and overall poor handling on dry and wet surfaces
High wear
Very high rolling resistance
Verdict: Satisfactory
from 4 250 
13
Nexen N'Fera Primus
Very high resistance to aquaplaning
Good performance on wet surfaces
Low noise level
On dry pavement, the tires lack lateral stability and sharpness of response (will not suit fans of sporty driving)
Verdict: Satisfactory
from 5 330 
14
Sunfull SF-888
Good resistance to aquaplaning
Low noise level
Very long braking distance and overall weak grip on wet roads
Poorly absorb vibrations on uneven surfaces
Make an annoying noise
Very high rolling resistance
Verdict: Not recommended
from 3 470 
15
Autogreen SmartChaser SC1
Low noise level
Very high mileage
Low rolling resistance
Very long braking distances and overall weak grip on dry and wet surfaces
Verdict: Not recommended
from 3 070