265/35 R19 - Best summer tyres 2026 - market overview, tests, reviews

1

Premium

SportContact 7

'26#1

'26#2

'26#3

10.0

Price from

£230

Price from£230

Expert summary

Our favorite every-day performance tyre that delivers fast laps on dry circuits while being safe for the daily commute, having won multiple tests in wet conditions. However, if you lean more towards comfort and low rolling resistance, the PremiumContact 7 might be a better choice.

Recommended

#1

2026

theTire Lab.comRecommended#1 Summer tires 2026

Performance

Wet circle cornering

97%

Dry braking

96%

Wet braking

93%

+11

Exterior noise

54%

Aquaplaning - cross

50%

Wet safety

50%

Test results

2026255/35 R19#1(Exemplary)

2026225/40 R18#2(Highly recommended)

2026235/35 R19#3(Recommended)

2025245/35 R19#1(Exemplary)

2025225/40 R18#1(Good)

2025225/40 R18#1(Very good)

2025295/30 R20#1(Exemplary)

2025225/40 R18#2(Highly recommended)

2024265/35 R19#1(Exemplary)

2023235/35 R19#1(Outstanding)

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Price variants (4)

265/35 R19 98 Y

A C 73dB

£230

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£230

In stock · Free shipping

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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£251

In stock · Free shipping

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265/35 R19 98 Y £271

mytyres.co.uk

£271

In stock · Free shipping

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265/35 R19 98 Y

B C 73dB

£243

tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£243

In stock · Free shipping

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mytyres.co.uk

£251

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2

Premium

Potenza Sport Evo

'26#1

'26#2

9.3

Price from

£207

Price from£207

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)

265/35 R19 98 Y

A C 73dB

£207

mytyres.co.uk

£207

In stock · Free shipping

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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£236

In stock · Free shipping

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3

Premium

Potenza Sport

'25#1

'25#2

8.7

Price from

£293

Price from£293

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)

265/35 R19 98 Y

A C 73dB

£293

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£293

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4

Premium

P Zero R

'26#1

9.8

Price from

£486

Price from£486

Expert summary

The Pirelli P Zero R is a summer tyre designed for prestige sports cars, produced by the Italian premium manufacturer. Originally developed as original equipment, this model is now available on the aftermarket for the first time and carries the Porsche N-marking. Developed using a Virtual Development Center, the tyre won the Tyre Reviews 2026 summer performance test across ten disciplines.

Recommended

#4

2026

theTire Lab.comRecommended#4 Summer tires 2026

Performance

Dry braking

100%

Dry handling - objective

100%

Dry handling

100%

+4

Comfort

43%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

29%

Rolling resistance

29%

Test results

2026235/35 R19#1(Test winner)

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Price variants (1)

265/35 R19 98 Y MC

A D 72dB

£486

mytyres.co.uk

£486

In stock · Free shipping

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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£512

In stock · Free shipping

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5

Premium

Ventus Evo

'26#1

'26#2

9.9

Price from

£141

Price from£141

Expert summary

Hankook tyres are getting better with every new generation and the Ventus Evo is the latest evolution. It aims for the stars with excellent dry and wet handling, best-in-test wet braking and top aquaplaning speed, while producing very low exterior noise. The only notable weakness is higher rolling resistance. Still, it is a premium tyre for slightly less than a premium price.

Recommended

#2

2026

theTire Lab.comRecommended#2 Summer tires 2026

Performance

Grass traction

100%

Gravel traction

100%

Wet circle cornering

100%

+12

Handling on gravel

50%

Price/value

50%

Sand traction

25%

Test results

2026245/45 R19#1(Exemplary)

2026255/45 R19#1(Exemplary (test winner))

2026245/45 R19#2(-)

2026225/45 R17#3(Highly recommended)

2025225/40 R18#3(-)

2025225/40 R18#5(Exemplary)

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Price variants (1)

265/35 R19 98 Y mfs XL

A C 71dB

£141

mytyres.co.uk

£141

In stock · Free shipping

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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£182

In stock · Free shipping

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6

Premium

Pilot Sport 4 S

'26#1

'26#5

'25#2

9.6

Price from

£257

Price from£257

Expert summary

Pilot Sport 4S is the sportier version of the Pilot Sports and the most sporty one that still cares about the wet performance, which is it's strong suite. It's usually expensive, but also a guarantee of a great performance tyre.

Recommended

#9

2026

theTire Lab.comRecommended#9 Summer tires 2026

Performance

Wet side guide

100%

Dry handling

92%

Dry steering response

85%

+10

Exterior noise

47%

Wet handling - objective

20%

Interior noise

14%

Test results

2026225/40 R18#1(Highly recommended)

2026255/35 R19#5(Good)

2025295/30 R20#2(Exemplary)

2025225/40 R18#3(Highly recommended)

2025245/35 R19#4(Exemplary)

2024265/35 R19#2(Exemplary)

2023225/40 R18#3(Very good)

2022255/35 R19#2(-)

2021255/35 R19#1(Very good)

2021265/35 R20#3(Exemplary)

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Price variants (2)

265/35 R19 98 Y mfs XL

A C 72dB

£271

mytyres.co.uk

£271

In stock · Free shipping

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265/35 R19 98 Y

A C 71dB

£257

tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£257

In stock · Free shipping

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mytyres.co.uk

£270

In stock · Free shipping

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7

Premium

Eagle F1 Supersport

'26#4

'26#8

'26#8

8.1

Price from

£218

Price from£218

Expert summary

A dry-road specialist with track-day ambitions. The Supersport delivers incredible dry grip and handling precision, but it pays for that with weak wet performance, high noise, and the worst rolling resistance in test. A tyre for sunny weekends, not rainy commutes.

Performance

Comfort

86%

Wet handling - objective

75%

Aquaplaning - cross

74%

+8

Exterior noise

27%

Rolling resistance

27%

Dry lane changing

17%

Test results

2026235/35 R19#4(Recommended)

2026255/35 R19#8(Satisfactory)

2026225/40 R18#8(Recommended)

2025295/30 R20#3(Good)

2025225/40 R18#4(Good)

2024265/35 R19#6(Satisfactory)

2023235/35 R19#6(Good)

2022255/35 R19#4(-)

2022235/35 R19#7(Good)

2021265/35 R20#4(Good)

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Price variants (2)

265/35 R19 98 Y XL

A D 73dB

£218

mytyres.co.uk

£218

In stock · Free shipping

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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£237

In stock · Free shipping

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8

Premium

Ventus S1 evo3 K127

'25#4

'24#3

'23#1

8.1

Price from

£165

Price from£165

Expert summary

Hankook Ventus tyres are designed to offer a very sporty experience for affordable price, which is also the case for evo3. It’s also safe on wet and got short braking distances, the only drawback being lower mileage.

Performance

Fuel efficiency

87%

Wet safety

75%

Wet braking

75%

+17

Aquaplaning - cross

24%

Dry handling - objective

11%

Dry steering response

11%

Test results

2025225/40 R18#4(Good)

2024225/45 R17#3(-)

2023225/45 R18#1(-)

2023225/40 R18#4(Recommended)

2023225/40 R18#6(Good)

2023225/45 R18#7(Highly recommended)

2023225/45 R18#12(Satisfactory)

2022245/45 R19#3(Very good)

2022225/45 R17#3(Recommended)

2022245/40 R19#3(Exemplary)

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Price variants (2)

265/35 R19 98 W T0

C B 72dB

£165

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£165

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265/35 R19 98 W T0

C B 72dB

£242

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£242

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9

Premium

Pilot Sport CUP 2

'26#4

7.9

Price from

£272

Price from£272

Performance

Dry handling

100%

Exterior noise

100%

Dry braking

86%

+4

Aquaplaning - longitudal

29%

Wet braking

14%

Comfort

0%

Test results

2026235/35 R19#4(Recommended)

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Price variants (10)

265/35 R19 98 Y XL

C D 73dB

£300

mytyres.co.uk

£300

In stock · Free shipping

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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£344

In stock · Free shipping

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265/35 R19 98 Y

C D 71dB

£293

mytyres.co.uk

£293

In stock · Free shipping

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265/35 R19 98 Y

D D 73dB

£323

mytyres.co.uk

£323

In stock · Free shipping

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265/35 R19 98 Y

C D 71dB

£323

mytyres.co.uk

£323

In stock · Free shipping

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265/35 R19 98 Y

C D 71dB

£342

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£342

In stock · Free shipping

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265/35 R19 98 Y

D D 71dB

£272

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£272

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10

Upper-middle

ECSTA Sport S PS72

'26#5

7.8

Price from

£174

Price from£174

Expert summary

The Kumho ECSTA Sport S PS72 is a summer tyre aimed at good performance at an affordable price. It has been benchmarked against premium competitors, including the Continental SportContact 7. The model targets reliable performance while remaining a cost-effective option for drivers.

Performance

Comfort

71%

Rolling resistance

71%

Wet handling

43%

+2

Dry braking

43%

Dry handling

29%

Exterior noise

29%

Test results

2026255/35 R19#5(Good)

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Price variants (2)

265/35 R19 98 Y

A C 72dB

£174

mytyres.co.uk

£174

In stock · Free shipping

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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£179

In stock · Free shipping

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11

Upper-middle

Azenis FK520

'26#3

'26#4

'26#8

8.0

Price from

£145

Price from£145

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)

265/35 R19 98 Y £145

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£145

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12

Premium

Ultrac Pro

'26#3

'26#9

7.9

Price from

£126

Price from£126

Expert summary

The Ultrac Pro is very well balanced tyre for every day driving made mainly for larger wheel sizes.

Performance

Sand traction

88%

Handling on gravel

88%

Exterior noise

87%

+9

Wet braking

46%

Mileage

16%

Gravel traction

13%

Test results

2026255/45 R19#3(Exemplary)

2026255/35 R19#3(Good)

2026245/45 R19#9(Good)

2026245/45 R19#13(-)

2025245/35 R19#5(Good)

2025225/40 R18#5(Good)

2025225/45 R18#6(-)

2025295/30 R20#6(Satisfactory)

2025225/40 R18#8(Satisfactory)

2025225/40 R18#18(-)

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Price variants (1)

265/35 R19 98 Y XL£126

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£126

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13

Upper-middle

Ecsta PS71

'25#4

'25#6

'25#13

8.6

Price from

£154

Price from£154

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 (1)

265/35 R19 98 Y

A D 72dB

£154

mytyres.co.uk

£154

In stock · Free shipping

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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£160

In stock · Free shipping

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14

Upper-middle

Azenis RS820

'26#7

'25#5

4.4

Price from

£180

Price from£180

Expert summary

The Azenis RS820 is a fresh addition from Falken, launched in 2024, and there's only one test to go on so far. That test paints a decent picture — short dry braking, stable cornering and a progressive, predictable handling balance. Rolling noise is a bit high and aquaplaning isn't its strongest suit. Too early to draw firm conclusions, but it's a promising start for a new tyre in a competitive segment.

Performance

Wet circle cornering

83%

Exterior noise

68%

Wet braking

63%

+6

Wet handling

24%

Wet handling - objective

14%

Aquaplaning - cross

0%

Test results

2026235/35 R19#7(-)

2025295/30 R20#5(Satisfactory)

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Price variants (1)

265/35 R19 98 Y £180

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£180

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15

Premium

Ventus S1 evo Z K129

'26#6

'26#7

'24#5

6.1

Price from

£205

Price from£205

Expert summary

The evo Z K129 is a focused sports tyre from Hankook, but with only 15 dimensions on offer it's clearly not built for everyone — more of a niche product aimed at specific performance fitments. On wet roads it genuinely delivers, with short braking distances and strong aquaplaning resistance. The sporty, agile steering feel is there too. The real problem is the rear axle — it tends to step out under load in both wet and dry conditions, which is not something you want from a premium sports tyre. Mid-field test results across the board don't help its case either.

Performance

Aquaplaning - cross

100%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

96%

Exterior noise

70%

+8

Dry handling - objective

37%

Dry handling

35%

Dry steering response

11%

Test results

2026235/35 R19#6(-)

2026255/35 R19#7(Good)

2024265/35 R19#5(Good)

2022235/35 R19#6(Good)

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Price variants (1)

265/35 R19 98 Y

A C 73dB

£205

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£205

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16

Budget

Victra Sport 5

'25#4

'25#10

'25#12

8.1

Price from

£123

Price from£123

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)

265/35 R19 98 Y XL£123

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£123

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17

Premium

P Zero PZ4

'25#3

'25#5

'25#20

8.9

Price from

£237

Price from£237

Expert summary

The P Zero range is with us for a long time, also being a favorite choice for car manufacturers as first equipment. It’s a good, well balanced and enjoyable tyre. It tends to get quite a few mid-life updates so make sure you get the latest one.

Performance

Wet handling - objective

97%

Wet circle cornering

95%

Wet handling

89%

+12

Rolling resistance

37%

Mileage

37%

Price/value

0%

Test results

2025245/35 R19#3(Exemplary)

2025225/45 R18#5(Highly recommended)

2025225/40 R18#20(-)

2023235/35 R19#2(Very good -)

2023225/40 R18#3(Outstanding)

2023225/45 R18#3(-)

2023235/35 R19#4(Highly recommended)

2023225/40 R18#5(Very good)

2023225/45 R18#5(Highly recommended)

2023225/45 R18#11(Satisfactory)

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Price variants (4)

265/35 R19 98 W £237

tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£237

In stock · Free shipping

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mytyres.co.uk

£264

In stock · Free shipping

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265/35 R19 98 W mfs XL

B B 72dB

£262

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£262

In stock · Free shipping

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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£319

In stock · Free shipping

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265/35 R19 98 Y ALP

B D 71dB

£268

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£268

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18

Upper-middle

Proxes Sport 2

'26#7

'26#16

'26#17

7.1

Price from

£160

Price from£160

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 (2)

265/35 R19 £172

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£172

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265/35 R19 98 Y XL£160

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£160

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19

Upper-middle

Dynaxer HP5

'26#2

'26#7

'26#19

6.4

Price from

£189

Price from£189

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 (1)

265/35 R19 98 Y £189

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£189

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20

Upper-middle

Advan Sport V107

'26#13

'26#18

'25#6

6.7

Price from

£188

Price from£188

Expert summary

The Yokohama Advan Sport V107 is a summer tyre. It has been homologated as original equipment (MO1) for the Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 4Matic+ Coupe. This tyre model is approved for this vehicle in sizes 265/35ZR20 and 295/30ZR20.

Performance

Dry handling - objective

100%

Dry handling

73%

Dry braking

65%

+9

Exterior noise

16%

Price/value

15%

Rolling resistance

7%

Test results

2026245/45 R19#13(Good)

2026245/45 R19#18(-)

2025225/40 R18#6(Good)

2025225/40 R18#14(-)

2023225/45 R18#4(-)

2023225/40 R18#6(-)

2023225/45 R18#15(Satisfactory)

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Price variants (1)

265/35 R19 98 Y

A D 73dB

£188

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£188

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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£190

In stock · Free shipping

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21

Upper-middle

Firehawk Sport

'26#23

'25#6

'25#7

7.8

Price from

£161

Price from£161

Expert summary

If rolling resistance is your priority, the Firehawk Sport is hard to beat — it topped the charts. Add short braking distances and low noise, and you get an efficiency-focused tyre that doesn't sacrifice safety basics. Wet handling and aquaplaning are the compromises.

Performance

Rolling resistance

100%

Dry handling - objective

90%

Exterior noise

84%

+8

Aquaplaning - longitudal

41%

Wet handling

37%

Aquaplaning - cross

35%

Test results

2026245/45 R19#23(-)

2025245/35 R19#6(Satisfactory)

2025225/40 R18#7(Good)

2025225/40 R18#15(-)

2023225/40 R18#4(Very good)

2023225/40 R18#9(Satisfactory)

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Price variants (1)

265/35 R19 98 Y

A B 70dB

£161

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£161

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22

Premium

Sport Maxx RT2

'26#13

'26#17

6.7

Price from

£154

Price from£154

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 (1)

265/35 R19 98 Y

A D 71dB

£154

mytyres.co.uk

£154

In stock · Free shipping

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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£263

In stock · Free shipping

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23

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RainSport 5

'26#4

'26#24

'25#23

6.9

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Expert summary

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Performance

Wet handling - objective

100%

Aquaplaning - cross

95%

Interior noise

93%

+15