245/40 R17 - Best summer tyres 2026 - market overview, tests, reviews

1

Premium

Potenza Sport Evo

'26#1

'26#2

'26#2

9.3

Price from

£122

Price from£122

Expert summary

The Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo is the successor to the multi-award-winning Potenza Sport, featuring ENLITEN Technology for enhanced performance. It delivers 5% shorter wet braking, 2% shorter dry braking, and 15% greater mileage compared to its predecessor, while achieving EU label A-grade wet grip.

Recommended

#14

2026

theTire Lab.comRecommended#14 Summer tires 2026

Performance

Handling on gravel

100%

Wet circle cornering

96%

Dry lane changing

95%

+13

Gravel traction

38%

Sand traction

38%

Exterior noise

35%

Test results

2026205/45 R17#1(Outstanding)

2026235/35 R19#2(Highly recommended)

2026255/35 R19#2(Exemplary)

2026255/45 R19#2(Exemplary)

2026225/40 R18#3(Highly recommended)

2026245/45 R19#11(Good)

2026245/45 R19#11(-)

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Price variants (1)

245/40 R17 91 Y

A D 71dB

£122

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£122

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£149

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2

Premium

Potenza Sport

'25#1

'25#2

8.7

Price from

£149

Price from£149

Expert summary

We really like the new Potenza Sport, as it’s more sporty and dynamic than the usual tyre in this category, but still perfectly usable and safe for everyday driving, which makes it unique. It’s rolling resistance, mileage and overall comfort are also on a good level, except for a slighty higher noise.

Performance

Mud traction

100%

Handling on gravel

100%

Wet safety

100%

+20

Exterior noise

30%

Rolling resistance

21%

Wear

0%

Test results

2025225/40 R18#1(Very good)

2025225/40 R18#1(-)

2025225/40 R18#2(Good)

2025225/45 R18#3(Highly recommended)

2025225/40 R18#3(Exemplary)

2025225/40 R18#6(-)

2024225/55 R17#1(Exemplary)

2024235/55 R19#3(Good)

2024265/35 R19#4(Good)

2023225/40 R18#2(Outstanding)

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Price variants (1)

245/40 R17 91 Y

A D 71dB

£149

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£149

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3

Premium

Pilot Sport 5

'26#3

'26#5

'26#9

9.4

Price from

£154

Price from£154

Expert summary

The Pilot Sport range from Michelin is now almost legendary, with the Cup variants being the fastest road legal tyres available. But the ‚ordinary‘ Pilot Sport 5 not as spory as it’s name suggest - it’s incredibly well balanced, with the priority being low rolling resistance and high mileage over sporty handling. It’s still a Michelin tire, so higher price is to be expected.

Recommended

#11

2026

theTire Lab.comRecommended#11 Summer tires 2026

Performance

Wear

100%

Mileage

97%

Dry steering response

88%

+13

Safety

50%

Wet handling - objective

49%

Exterior noise

29%

Test results

2026245/45 R19#3(Exemplary)

2026205/45 R17#5(Good)

2026245/45 R19#9(-)

2025225/40 R18#2(-)

2025225/40 R18#2(Exemplary)

2025225/40 R18#3(Good)

2025225/45 R18#4(Highly recommended)

2025225/40 R18#4(Good)

2024215/40 R18#2(Very good)

2023225/45 R18#2(Outstanding)

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Price variants (1)

245/40 R17 95 Y mfs XL

A C 72dB

£154

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£154

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£167

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4

Upper-middle

Ecsta Sport (PS72)

'26#4

'26#6

8.7

Price from

£94

Price from£94

Expert summary

A solid all-rounder at a fair price. The Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72 blends dry and wet grip with sporty, predictable steering and offers no dramatic weaknesses. Aquaplaning resistance and comfort are its weaker spots, but you're getting upper-middle performance for less than you'd expect.

Performance

Dry lane changing

89%

Gravel traction

88%

Sand traction

88%

+12

Exterior noise

39%

Dry handling

39%

Aquaplaning - cross

33%

Test results

2026225/45 R17#4(Recommended)

2026245/45 R19#4(-)

2026245/45 R19#6(Good)

2026255/45 R19#6(Good)

2026225/40 R18#7(Recommended)

2025225/40 R18#1(Very good)

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Price variants (2)

245/40 R17 95 Y

A C 72dB

£99

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£99

In stock · Free shipping

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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£103

In stock · Free shipping

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245/40 R17 95 Y £94

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£94

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5

Upper-middle

Roadhawk 2

'26#3

'26#3

'26#4

8.3

Price from

£110

Price from£110

Expert summary

Firestone, the affordable brand belonging to the Bridgestone group, has a fresh addition to their lineup - the Roadhawk 2. And it seems like it’s set off for success - it offers the Bridgestone’s ENLITEN technology, which makes the rolling resistance and mileage exceptional for a budget tyre and it combines it with safe behavior on wet and dry.

Performance

Interior noise

100%

Wet side guide

86%

Aquaplaning - cross

79%

+14

Dry steering response

23%

Exterior noise

10%

Mileage

0%

Test results

2026205/55 R16#3(Highly recommended)

2026205/55 R16#3(Recommended)

2026225/50 R17#4(Satisfactory)

2026235/45 R18#4(Recommended)

2026195/55 R16#5(Good)

2026205/45 R17#7(Sufficient)

2025215/55 R18#6(Satisfactory)

2025225/50 R17#6(Satisfactory)

2024225/45 R17#5(Highly recommended)

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Price variants (1)

245/40 R17 95 Y XL Enliten / EV

A B 71dB

£110

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£110

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6

Premium

Turanza 6

'26#4

'26#5

'26#5

8.1

Price from

£133

Price from£133

Expert summary

The Turanza 6 is quite a new addition to Bridgestone’s lineup, being introduced in 2023. Featuring the new ENLITEN technology, it should be lighter and have positive effect on fuel efficiency. In the tests, the efficiency is confirmed alongside with higher mileage. That being said, it somehow lacks the performance of other premium tyres, so we would recommend it only when the price is lower.

Performance

Interior noise

93%

Gravel traction

93%

Rolling resistance

89%

+19

Price/value

26%

Grass traction

26%

Safety

13%

Test results

2026225/45 R17#4(Recommended)

2026235/55 R18#5(Good)

2026235/55 R18#5(Recommended)

2026215/55 R17#6(Highly recommended)

2026225/50 R17#6(Satisfactory)

2025215/55 R17#3(Very good)

2025225/45 R17#4(-)

2025255/55 R18#7(-)

2024205/55 R16#3(Exemplary)

2024235/55 R18#4(Good)

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Price variants (1)

245/40 R17 95 Y

A B 70dB

£133

tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£133

In stock · Free shipping

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mytyres.co.uk

£137

In stock · Free shipping

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7

Upper-middle

Azenis FK520

'26#3

'26#4

'26#8

8.0

Price from

£101

Price from£101

Expert summary

One of the cheaper tyres that can be recommended as it hasn't failed a single test and is often rated as a economical choice. It's surprisingly quiet, so if you are looking for a good and comfortable tyre, Azenis FK520 could be a tyre for you.

Performance

Price/value

95%

Exterior noise

84%

Mileage

82%

+18

Gravel traction

35%

Wet handling

32%

Interior noise

17%

Test results

2026205/45 R17#3(Very good)

2026225/40 R18#4(Highly recommended)

2026255/45 R19#8(Satisfactory)

2026245/45 R19#13(Good)

2026245/45 R19#14(-)

2025255/55 R18#2(Exemplary)

2025225/40 R18#5(Recommended)

2025225/40 R18#8(Good)

2025225/45 R18#8(-)

2024235/55 R18#7(Good)

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Price variants (1)

245/40 R17 95 Y XL NBLK£101

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£101

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8

Upper-middle

Ecsta PS71

'25#4

'25#6

'25#13

8.6

Price from

£112

Price from£112

Expert summary

The Kumho Ecsta PS71 has been around for a while and keeps showing up well in tests. Strong aquaplaning resistance, short braking distances, and balanced handling across conditions make it a dependable choice. Comfort and noise are where it compromises.

Performance

Aquaplaning - longitudal

91%

Sand traction

90%

Aquaplaning - cross

87%

+17

Dry driving behavior

28%

Exterior noise

27%

Interior noise

23%

Test results

2025225/40 R18#4(-)

2025225/40 R18#6(Exemplary)

2025225/40 R18#13(Satisfactory)

2023225/45 R18#5(Good)

2023225/45 R18#7(Highly recommended)

2023225/45 R18#12(-)

2022255/35 R19#6(-)

2021225/50 R17#3(Good)

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Price variants (2)

245/40 R17 95 Y £112

mytyres.co.uk

£112

In stock · Free shipping

Buy

tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£133

In stock · Free shipping

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245/40 R17 95 Y £142

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£142

In stock · Free shipping

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9

Budget

N Fera Primus

'26#6

'24#11

7.4

Price from

£106

Price from£106

Expert summary

A very cheap tyre made in Europe with sufficient grip, but very short life. Not sporty. Good for people that don't drive just occasionally.

Performance

Interior noise

67%

Wet braking

67%

Wet circle cornering

66%

+7

Rolling resistance

32%

Exterior noise

31%

Mileage

20%

Test results

2026235/55 R18#6(Conditionally recommended)

2024205/55 R16#11(-)

2024215/55 R17#11(Satisfactory)

2024205/55 R16#17(Satisfactory)

2023205/55 R16#10(Good)

2022215/55 R17#10(-)

2022215/55 R17#17(Satisfactory)

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Price variants (2)

245/40 R17 95 Y XL£106

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£106

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10

Budget

Victra Sport 5

'25#4

'25#10

'25#12

8.1

Price from

£107

Price from£107

Expert summary

A budget tyre with real wet grip — that's rare. The Maxxis Victra Sport 5 handles wet roads confidently, brakes well, and stays quiet. The delayed steering response takes getting used to, but at this price point, the overall safety package is hard to argue with.

Performance

Mud traction

100%

Handling on gravel

95%

Wet side guide

92%

+20

Rolling resistance

44%

Sand traction

33%

Fuel efficiency

20%

Test results

2025225/40 R18#4(Good)

2025225/40 R18#10(-)

2025225/40 R18#12(Satisfactory)

2024215/40 R18#4(Very good)

2024225/45 R17#7(Recommended)

2023235/35 R19#4(Good)

2023225/45 R18#6(Highly recommended)

2023225/45 R18#9(-)

2023225/40 R18#9(Good)

2023225/40 R18#10(Satisfactory)

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Price variants (1)

245/40 R17 95 Y XL £107

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£107

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11

Upper-middle

Summer

'26#7

7.6

Price from

£98

Price from£98

Performance

Aquaplaning - longitudal

100%

Wet side guide

86%

Wet handling

86%

+8

Rolling resistance

43%

Exterior noise

14%

Dry braking

0%

Test results

2026195/55 R16#7(Good)

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Price variants (2)

245/40 R17 91 Y

A D 71dB

£98

mytyres.co.uk

£98

In stock · Free shipping

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245/40 R17 95 Y

A C 72dB

£99

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£99

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12

Upper-middle

Proxes Sport 2

'26#7

'26#16

'26#17

7.1

Price from

£105

Price from£105

Expert summary

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Performance

Comfort

80%

Dry braking

78%

Exterior noise

71%

+11

Mileage

24%

Handling on gravel

15%

Price/value

11%

Test results

2026255/45 R19#7(Good)

2026245/45 R19#16(-)

2026245/45 R19#17(Satisfactory)

2025225/45 R18#7(-)

2025225/40 R18#11(Good)

2024235/55 R19#7(Good)

2023225/40 R18#7(Good)

2023225/45 R18#10(-)

2023225/45 R18#14(Satisfactory)

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Price variants (3)

245/40 R17 £106

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£106

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245/40 R17 95 Y £105

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£105

In stock · Free shipping

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13

Upper-middle

Dynaxer HP5

'26#2

'26#7

'26#19

6.4

Price from

£105

Price from£105

Performance

Comfort

85%

Rolling resistance

78%

Exterior noise

71%

+7

Wet handling - objective

27%

Dry handling - objective

27%

Dry handling

20%

Test results

2026235/55 R18#2(Recommended)

2026225/45 R17#7(-)

2026245/45 R19#19(Satisfactory)

2026245/45 R19#19(-)

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Price variants (2)

245/40 R17 91 Y £109

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£109

In stock · Free shipping

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245/40 R17 95 Y £105

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£105

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14

Upper-middle

Goodrich Advantage 2

'26#5

'26#11

'26#27

6.7

Price from

£103

Price from£103

Expert summary

The BFGoodrich Advantage 2 is a well-rounded summer touring tire that benefits from Michelin group technology and a completely redesigned tread pattern. It improves on its predecessor with 5% better longevity and 1.6 meters shorter wet braking distances while maintaining consistent performance across all disciplines. Available in an exceptionally wide 288-size range spanning 16 to 21 inches, it covers nearly every modern passenger car and SUV fitment.

Performance

Comfort

100%

Dry braking

93%

Aquaplaning - cross

86%

+6

Dry handling

29%

Wet handling - objective

14%

Wet handling

14%

Test results

2026235/45 R18#5(Recommended)

2026215/55 R17#11(Recommended)

2026245/45 R19#27(-)

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Price variants (2)

245/40 R17 91 Y 0£119

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£119

In stock · Free shipping

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245/40 R17 95 Y 0£103

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£103

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15

Premium

Sport Maxx RT2

'26#13

'26#17

6.7

Price from

£109

Price from£109

Performance

Comfort

100%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

84%

Aquaplaning - cross

84%

+5

Dry braking

26%

Mileage

26%

Wet braking

21%

Test results

2026245/45 R19#13(Good)

2026245/45 R19#17(-)

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Price variants (2)

245/40 R17 91 Y

A D 71dB

£124

mytyres.co.uk

£124

In stock · Free shipping

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245/40 R17 95 Y

A D 72dB

£109

mytyres.co.uk

£109

In stock · Free shipping

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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£156

In stock · Free shipping

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16

Upper-middle

RainSport 5

'26#4

'26#24

'25#23

6.9

Price from

£103

Price from£103

Expert summary

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Performance

Wet handling - objective

100%

Aquaplaning - cross

95%

Interior noise

93%

+15

Dry handling

23%

Dry driving behavior

14%

Safety

14%

Test results

2026205/55 R16#4(Recommended)

2026245/45 R19#24(-)

2025225/40 R18#23(-)

2024205/55 R16#14(-)

2024205/55 R16#18(Satisfactory)

2023205/55 R16#5(-)

2023225/45 R18#17(Satisfactory)

2023225/45 R18#17(-)

2023205/55 R16#31(Good)

2022195/55 R16#3(Recommended)

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Price variants (1)

245/40 R17 91 Y £103

mytyres.co.uk

£103

In stock · Free shipping

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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£135

In stock · Free shipping

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17

Upper-middle

Advantage

'26#10

'25#24

'24#12

7.0

Price from

£111

Price from£111

Expert summary

The BFGoodrich Advantage is here to offer you a bargain—but it doesn't impress much beyond that. It has decent dry handling and provides a quiet ride with low rolling resistance, but performance on wet surfaces leaves much to be desired. If you're looking for an affordable option and are willing to compromise on wet grip and overall performance, it might still be worth considering. Expect satisfactory comfort but manage your expectations elsewhere.

Performance

Fuel efficiency

100%

Interior noise

93%

Comfort

83%

+16

Wet handling

23%

Wet safety

22%

Wet circle cornering

20%

Test results

2026225/50 R17#10(Satisfactory)

2025225/40 R18#24(-)

2024205/55 R16#12(Good)

2024205/55 R16#18(-)

2023205/55 R16#21(Good)

2022215/55 R17#9(Sufficient)

2022215/55 R17#9(Good)

2022185/65 R15#10(Satisfactory)

2022215/55 R17#20(-)

2021225/45 R17#8(Recommended)

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Price variants (1)

245/40 R17 91 Y £111

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£111

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18

Budget

Presto UHP2

'26#9

'25#28

'24#4

5.2

Price from

£91

Price from£91

Performance

Interior noise

93%

Aquaplaning - cross

83%

Exterior noise

71%

+9

Mileage

35%

Wet braking

29%

Dry handling - objective

27%

Test results

2026225/45 R17#9(-)

2025225/40 R18#28(-)

2024215/55 R17#4(Satisfactory)

2022215/55 R17#12(Satisfactory)

2022215/55 R17#17(-)

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Price variants (2)

245/40 R17 95 Y XL

A C 71dB

£91

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£91

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19

Budget

Intensa UHP 2

'26#19

'26#20

'25#33

6.5

Price from

£98

Price from£98

Performance

Wet handling - objective

100%

Dry handling - objective

100%

Price/value

92%

+12

Dry braking

51%

Wet handling

42%

Wet braking

27%

Test results

2026245/45 R19#19(Satisfactory)

2026245/45 R19#20(-)

2025225/40 R18#33(-)

2023225/45 R18#9(Satisfactory)

2023225/45 R18#11(-)

2022215/55 R17#7(Good)

2022235/55 R17#8(Still recommended)

2022215/55 R17#15(-)

2021225/50 R17#12(Satisfactory)

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Price variants (2)

245/40 R17 95 Y

B C 72dB

£98

mytyres.co.uk

£98

In stock · Free shipping

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245/40 R17 95 Y £117

mytyres.co.uk

£117

In stock · Free shipping

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20

Budget

SportControl 2

'26#21

'25#31

'24#7

6.4

Price from

£99

Price from£99

Expert summary

The SportControl 2 is a safe tire, but the lower price comes with below average mileage.

Performance

Wet handling - objective

100%

Aquaplaning - cross

79%

Rolling resistance

77%

+10

Aquaplaning - longitudal

47%

Wet braking

38%

Wet side guide

33%

Test results

2026245/45 R19#21(-)

2025225/40 R18#31(-)

2024215/55 R17#7(Satisfactory)

2023225/45 R18#10(Satisfactory)

2023225/45 R18#18(-)

2022225/45 R18#8(Satisfactory)

2022215/55 R17#10(Good)

2022215/55 R17#13(-)

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Price variants (2)

245/40 R17 95 Y

A C 71dB

£99

mytyres.co.uk

£99

In stock · Free shipping

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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£143

In stock · Free shipping

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