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2020 New 17 Inch Summer Tyre Test

Compare each discipline in the tested size. See the measured result, position and gap to the best tyre, then read the verdict for the trade-offs behind the finishing order.

Tested size
225/45 R17
Tyres tested
10
Disciplines
6

Read the measurements, not just the rank

Lower is better for braking distances and lap times; higher is better for subjective scores and aquaplaning speed. Bars start at zero. Read the gap alongside the position: adjacent tyres can be separated by very different margins.

Positions and gaps always refer to the full test field within each group. Selecting tyres does not recalculate rankings or change the best-in-test benchmark.

Dry

1

Dry Braking

Dry braking in meters

Lower is better ↓
Position / TyreResultGap to best
1Continental Premium Contact 6
 35.6 m Best
2Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
 35.9 m +0.30 m
3Michelin Primacy 4
 36.4 m +0.80 m
3Nokian WetProof
 36.4 m +0.80 m
5Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125
 36.7 m +1.10 m
6Bridgestone Turanza T005
 36.9 m +1.30 m
7Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
 37 m +1.40 m
8Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
 39 m +3.40 m
9Roadhog RGHP01
 41.4 m +5.80 m
10Vredestein Ultrac Satin
 43.6 m +8.00 m

The difference between best and worst was 22.5% (8 m ≈ 1.8 Car Lengths).

Wet

3

Wet Braking

Wet braking in meters

Lower is better ↓
Position / TyreResultGap to best
1Continental Premium Contact 6
 26.5 m Best
2Nokian WetProof
 28.3 m +1.80 m
3Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
 29 m +2.50 m
4Michelin Primacy 4
 29.1 m +2.60 m
5Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
 29.5 m +3.00 m
6Bridgestone Turanza T005
 29.6 m +3.10 m
7Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
 30.6 m +4.10 m
8Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125
 31.9 m +5.40 m
9Roadhog RGHP01
 32.1 m +5.60 m
10Vredestein Ultrac Satin
 33.2 m +6.70 m

The difference between best and worst was 25.3% (6.7 m ≈ 1.5 Car Lengths).

Wet Handling

Wet handling time in seconds

Lower is better ↓
Position / TyreResultGap to best
1Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125
 101.2 s Best
1Bridgestone Turanza T005
 101.2 s Best
3Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
 101.4 s +0.20 s
4Michelin Primacy 4
 101.6 s +0.40 s
5Continental Premium Contact 6
 101.7 s +0.50 s
6Nokian WetProof
 101.9 s +0.70 s
6Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
 101.9 s +0.70 s
8Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
 102.1 s +0.90 s
9Roadhog RGHP01
 104.1 s +2.90 s
10Vredestein Ultrac Satin
 104.2 s +3.00 s

All the tyres in the Wet Handling test finished less than 3% apart.

Straight Aqua

Float Speed in Km/H

Higher is better ↑
Position / TyreResultGap to best
1Continental Premium Contact 6
 75.9 km/h Best
2Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
 75.3 km/h -0.60 km/h
3Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125
 75.2 km/h -0.70 km/h
3Bridgestone Turanza T005
 75.2 km/h -0.70 km/h
5Vredestein Ultrac Satin
 75.1 km/h -0.80 km/h
6Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
 75 km/h -0.90 km/h
6Nokian WetProof
 75 km/h -0.90 km/h
8Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
 74.7 km/h -1.20 km/h
9Michelin Primacy 4
 74.6 km/h -1.30 km/h
10Roadhog RGHP01
 73.1 km/h -2.80 km/h

The difference between best and worst was 3.7% (2.8 Km/H).

Comfort

1

Noise

External noise in dB

Lower is better ↓
Position / TyreResultGap to best
1Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
 70.3 dB Best
1Nokian WetProof
 70.3 dB Best
3Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
 70.5 dB +0.20 dB
4Continental Premium Contact 6
 70.6 dB +0.30 dB
5Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
 70.7 dB +0.40 dB
5Bridgestone Turanza T005
 70.7 dB +0.40 dB
7Vredestein Ultrac Satin
 70.9 dB +0.60 dB
7Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125
 70.9 dB +0.60 dB
7Roadhog RGHP01
 70.9 dB +0.60 dB
10Michelin Primacy 4
 71.9 dB +1.60 dB

All the tyres in the Noise test finished less than 3% apart.

Value

1

Rolling Resistance

Rolling resistance in kg t

Lower is better ↓
Position / TyreResultGap to bestExtra fuel / year
1Bridgestone Turanza T005
 6.9 kg/t Best £0
2Michelin Primacy 4
 7.4 kg/t +0.50 kg/t £32
3Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
 7.6 kg/t +0.70 kg/t £45
4Roadhog RGHP01
 7.8 kg/t +0.90 kg/t £57
5Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125
 8.7 kg/t +1.80 kg/t £115
5Continental Premium Contact 6
 8.7 kg/t +1.80 kg/t £115
5Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
 8.7 kg/t +1.80 kg/t £115
8Vredestein Ultrac Satin
 9.2 kg/t +2.30 kg/t £147
9Nokian WetProof
 9.3 kg/t +2.40 kg/t £153
10Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
 9.4 kg/t +2.50 kg/t £160

The difference between best and worst was 36.2% (2.5 kg / t). Over 19,000 km a year at £1.45/L, the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun uses about 110 L (£160) more fuel than the Bridgestone Turanza T005.

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Calculated estimates, not additional measurements. Use the controls to explore the assumptions. These calculators use the full test field, independently of your tyre selection above.

19,000 km
£1.45/L
Estimates based on typical driving conditions. Rolling resistance accounts for approximately 20% of IC vehicle fuel consumption and 25% of EV energy consumption. Actual savings vary based on driving style, vehicle weight, road conditions, and tyre age. For comparative purposes only. Lifetime savings based on a 40,000km / 25,000 mile tread life.
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