Very satisfied.
Very nice grip (dry and wet)
Has significantly lowered consumption compared to previous tyres(latitude cross), and dramatically more quiet
215/60 R17 Tyres
Everything we know about the 215/60 R17 tyre size: 5 independent tyre tests conducted in this exact size, 146 owner reviews covering 2,167,412 miles of driving, and EU label data for the tyres you can actually buy in it.
- 146owner reviews
- 2,167,412 milescovered on them
- 5tests in this size
- 835tyres made in this size
The quick answer
| Season | Owners' pick | Owner rating | Latest test winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Michelin Primacy 4 8.8 Current version: Michelin Primacy 5 | 88% from 3 reviews | Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV 8.9 2021 All Road SUV Summer Tyre Test |
| All Season | Michelin Latitude Cross 8.4 | 82% from 5 reviews | - |
| Winter | - | - | Continental Winter Contact TS 850 P SUV 9.1 2016 AMS Winter SUV Tyre Test |
Owner picks are the highest weighted owner score in 215/60 R17; test winners come from the most recent independent test conducted in this size. The full evidence is below.
Independent tyre tests in 215/60 R17
Tyres behave differently as sizes change, so a test conducted in your exact size is the strongest evidence there is. Every test below was run in 215/60 R17 - 5 in total, newest first.
Summer tyre tests
| Year | Test | Winner | Tyres tested |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2021 All Road SUV Summer Tyre Test | Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV | 10 |
| 2017 | 2017 ACE SUV Summer Tyre Test | Continental Premium Contact 5 | 11 |
| 2016 | 2016 AMS SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test | Goodyear EfficientGrip SUV | 9 |
Winter tyre tests
| Year | Test | Winner | Tyres tested |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 2016 AMS Winter SUV Tyre Test | Continental Winter Contact TS 850 P SUV | 10 |
All Season tyre tests
| Year | Test | Winner | Tyres tested |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 2016 AMS SUV All Season Tyre Test | Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 | 4 |
The best rated 215/60 R17 tyres
Rated only by drivers running this size. Each tyre needs at least 3 reviews in 215/60 R17 to be ranked; the order weights a tyre's score by how many reviews back it, so one glowing review cannot top a table.
Summer tyres
The highest rated Summer tyre in 215/60 R17 is the Michelin Primacy 4 - 88% from 3 owner reviews in this size. The current tyre in that line is now the Michelin Primacy 5.
| # | Tyre | Owner rating | Reviews | Distance reviewed | TR Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
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88% | 3 | 19,780 miles | 8.8 |
| 2 |
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86% | 3 | 35,000 miles | 8.8 |
| 3 |
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80% | 4 | 152,000 miles | 7.1 |
| 4 |
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79% | 3 | 46,400 miles | 8.9 |
| 5 |
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75% | 8 | 133,563 miles | 8.1 |
| 6 |
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66% | 3 | 25,500 miles | 8.5 |
| 7 |
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55% | 4 | 69,000 miles | 6.1 |
| 8 |
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49% | 11 | 150,970 miles | 7.5 |
Want test data as well as owner opinion? Best Summer Tyres →
All Season tyres
The highest rated All Season tyre in 215/60 R17 is the Michelin Latitude Cross - 82% from 5 owner reviews in this size.
| # | Tyre | Owner rating | Reviews | Distance reviewed | TR Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
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82% | 5 | 128,000 miles | 8.4 |
Want test data as well as owner opinion? Best All Season Tyres → Test winner: Goodyear Vector All Season 4
TR Score is the tyre's overall Tyre Reviews rating out of 10, built from independent test results and every owner review of that tyre - not just the reviews from this car. The owner rating column is this car only.
215/60 R17 EU tyre label data
EU label values are declared for each individual size, so the figures here are exact for 215/60 R17 rather than a range across a model. 636 tyres carry label data in this size. The most common load index is 96 (up to 710 kg per tyre). Speed ratings on offer: V (240 km/h), H (210 km/h), T (190 km/h), S (180 km/h), R (170 km/h), Q (160 km/h). 366 tyres in this size carry the 3PMSF severe snow marking.
A Best wet grip
106 tyres in this size hold the top EU wet grip rating, class A. The highest scoring on Tyre Reviews:
- Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 All Season 9.6
- Continental PremiumContact 7 Summer 9.5
- Falken ZIEX ZE320 Summer 9.4
- Vredestein Quatrac Pro 2 All Season 9.4
- Continental Premium Contact 6 Summer 9.1
- Bridgestone Weather Control A005 All Season 9.1
A Lowest rolling resistance
The most fuel efficient choice: 24 tyres in this size reach rolling resistance class A. The highest scoring on Tyre Reviews:
- Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 All Season 9.4
- Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 Summer 9
- Pirelli Scorpion Summer 9
- Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV Summer 8.9
- Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 Summer 8.8
- Hankook Ventus Prime 4 Summer 8.8
67dB Quietest tyres
The quietest 215/60 R17 tyres are labelled at 67 dB external noise:
- Vredestein Quatrac Pro 2 All Season 9.4
- Falken ZIEX ZE320 Summer 9.4
- Falken Euroall Season AS220 All Season 9.1
- Pirelli Scorpion Summer 9
- Hankook Ventus Prime 4 Summer 8.8
- Bridgestone Turanza T005 Summer 8.6
Label values come from the EU EPREL database and apply to the EU market versions of each tyre. Wet grip and rolling resistance run from class A (best) to E; noise is the measured drive-by figure. A good label is a floor, not a verdict - the tests and owner ratings above tell you far more.
How long do 215/60 R17 tyres last?
Across 39 end of life reviews in this size, a typical set of tyres was worn out after 20,000 miles. Half of all worn-out sets lasted between 17,000 miles and 34,000 miles.
Distances are self-reported by drivers whose review marked the set as worn out; figures are medians, so a single unusual report cannot move them. Driving style and the car matter more than the size itself.
What does 215/60 R17 mean?
A 215/60 R17 tyre is 215 mm wide, its sidewall is 60% of that width (129 mm) tall, and it fits a 17 inch wheel. That gives an overall diameter of roughly 690 mm.
| Section width | 215 mm |
|---|---|
| Sidewall height | 129 mm |
| Rim diameter | 17" (432 mm) |
| Overall diameter | ≈ 690 mm |
| Circumference | ≈ 2,167 mm |
| Revolutions per km | ≈ 461 |
| Revolutions per mile | ≈ 743 |
Also written as
215/60R17 215/60 ZR17 215-60-17 215 60 17
Figures are calculated from the nominal size. A loaded, rolling tyre runs a few percent smaller, and true widths vary slightly between makes.
What cars use 215/60 R17 tyres?
The cars most often running this size in our owner reviews. Each links to the best rated tyres for that exact car.
Every tyre reviewed in 215/60 R17
The complete record, including discontinued tyres and tyres with too few reviews to rank, ordered by the amount of evidence. A further 74 tyres have a single review each; they count toward the totals but are not listed.
| Tyre | Season | Owner rating | Reviews | Distance reviewed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continental EcoContact 6 Replaced by Continental EcoContact 7 | Summer | 49% | 11 | 150,970 miles |
| Bridgestone Dueler HP Sport | Summer | 75% | 8 | 133,563 miles |
| Michelin Latitude Cross | All Season | 82% | 5 | 128,000 miles |
| Goodyear Assurance Triplemax 2 | Summer | 80% | 4 | 152,000 miles |
| Bridgestone Alenza 001 | Summer | 55% | 4 | 69,000 miles |
| Michelin Primacy 4 Replaced by Michelin Primacy 5 | Summer | 88% | 3 | 19,780 miles |
| Hankook Ventus Prime 4 | Summer | 86% | 3 | 35,000 miles |
| Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV | Summer | 79% | 3 | 46,400 miles |
| Kumho Ecsta PS71 Replaced by Kumho Ecsta Sport S PS72 | Summer | 66% | 3 | 25,500 miles |
| Michelin CrossClimate 2 Replaced by Michelin CrossClimate 3 | All Season | 100% | 2 | 1,200 miles |
| Continental CrossContact HT | All Season | 95% | 2 | 18,000 miles |
| Michelin Primacy 5 | Summer | 94% | 2 | 2,030 miles |
| Pirelli Scorpion STR | All Season | 90% | 2 | 100,060 miles |
| Goodyear EfficientGrip SUV Replaced by Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 SUV | Summer | 88% | 2 | 64,000 miles |
| Avon ZX7 | Summer | 87% | 2 | 14,000 miles |
| Dunlop Econodrive | Summer | 83% | 2 | 64,000 miles |
| Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 | All Season | 82% | 2 | 10,000 miles |
| Avon AS7 Gen 2 | All Season | 80% | 2 | 25,800 miles |
| Yokohama Geolandar AT G015 | All Season | 74% | 2 | 31,003 miles |
| Dunlop Grandtrek ST20 | All Season | 67% | 2 | 76,000 miles |
| Dunlop SP Sport LM 705 | Summer | 67% | 2 | 20,749 miles |
| Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season | All Season | 66% | 2 | 19,000 miles |
| Yokohama Geolandar G055 Blue Earth | Summer | 54% | 2 | 18,121 miles |
Reviews only cover part of the market: 835 tyres are made in 215/60 R17. Browse every 215/60 R17 tyre →
What drivers say about their 215/60 R17 tyres
The most recent owner reviews fitted in this size, in their own words.
stock tire. exceptional wet handling but consumes 20 percent more under heavy rain. silent tire. i am not shure how these will act on ice. i do not expect miracles. these are summer tires.
When driving on dry roads it feels very much like a regular road tire. But keep in mind that it does have a slightly higher rolling resistance than a regular touring tire. And despite the tire being named "sport" i would not treat it as a sporty tire. As soon as you push it, it gets very soft, it will tell you if you are close to the limits, but it feels terrible once you get to that point. Otherwise its a perfectly good tire.
I highly recommend Goodyear tires, which I use with love.
Initially not impressed...had a swift blowout type puncture in two weeks and a couple of others later on. Side walls seemed weak and easily damaged by the kerb. Ride comfort grip and noise levels were good as was economy. I also used them on proper African 4x4 tracks and they did very well.
Eventually right front had a slow leak I could not locate and given mileage I changed them for Falcon Wildpeak trails which are superb. Better comfort, durability and very little noise or increased fuel consumption.
I had these tires on for a couple of years on a lifted AWD crossover that is used off-road a lot. I use winter tires in the winter so the Michelin Latitude Cross only did about 28k km before I changed them.
They were very good on roads (including at high speed, cornering in high speed, etc), and also very good on wet roads in the first year. In the second year the wet performance got worse (but still better than with dedicated AT tires). The tires did thousands of kilometers on (often rocky) trails, which was likely the reason for the deterioration; the shoulder had a lot of wear signs by year 2. That said, they still performed really well. They were surprisingly good off-road on pretty much any terrain (mediocre on mud, but great on dirt, grass, rocks). After two years they got pretty chewed up on a two week drive on extremely rocky terrain (larger loose rocks, sharp rocks, etc), so I had to get rid of them. (Swapped them for Yokohama Geolandar which, so far, are much worse in every respect.)
I'll get the Latitude Cross again next time. They were great on roads, much quieter than any AT tire, and very good off-road too (though they did wear down quickly due to frequent use on rocky trails).
I would certainly recommend them for a light vehicle that is used both on and off-road.
These have been a good tyre on my EV. Front tyres lasted 18,000 before replacing. Backs still have over half their life left. I have replaced them with the from with the same again as they made a difference to range over the Goodyear efficient grip I previously had.
Good tires on dry road and less performant en wet.
The tires do not cope well with the torque of the electric car.
Tire life is catastrophic in moderately dynamic driving
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Where this data comes from
Owner ratings are submitted through the review form on this site, naming the tyre, the size and the distance covered, and are checked by hand before publication. Test results come from independent published tyre tests indexed by size, and label values from the EU EPREL database.
About the TR Score
The Tyre Reviews Score rates each tyre out of 10 using independent test results and the full body of owner reviews, so you can check a car-specific ranking against the wider evidence.
Who does the testing
Every test published as a Tyre Reviews test is run by Jonathan Benson, who has been testing tyres independently since 2007.

