The most comprehensive tire tests database: passenger, VAN and SUV tire tests for summer use, features, images and detailed properties updated for 2026. #1 source for tire-related information.
If you're looking for a guide to help you choose the best summer tyres for the upcoming season, you've come to the right place. In our comprehensive guide you'll find information based mainly on test results, but also on EU labels and user reviews. We'll look at the current tyre market from different angles - we'll cover the most recommended tyres in tests, break down the tyres tested into different segments and also dig into recently introduced tyres. Even so, this is still just a general overview of the market - if you know your tyre dimensions, you can create a more tailored overview for you, containing only the tyres available, by entering your tyre dimensions in the following section.
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#1Summer
ContinentalOur 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 c
#2Summer
HankookHankook 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 aquap
#3SummerContinentalThe UltraContact NXT is Continental's newest summer model, launched in 2024 with no predecessor — and it's already won both tests it entered. Wet performance is the standout, with short braking distan
Pirelli
Vredestein
Dunlop
Continental
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Pirelli
Hankook
Michelin
Michelin
Goodyear
Michelin
Bridgestone
Goodyear
Falken
Giti
Pirelli
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Pirelli
Pirelli
Bridgestone
Kumho
Bridgestone
Goodyear
Kumho
Michelin
Vredestein
Nokian
Hankook
Nokian
Firestone
Bridgestone
Maxxis
Hankook
Goodyear
Falken
Pirelli
Vredestein
Michelin
Michelin
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In this section, we look at all the tests that have taken place this year and last year. We'll look at which tires won and which tires provide the best value, as well as what vehicle the tires were tested on.
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2026 · 7 Tyres tested
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2026 · 15 Tyres tested
2026 · 8 Tyres tested
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2026 · 12 Tyres tested
2026 · 16 Tyres tested
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2026 · 10 Tyres tested
Only tyres that appeared in this year's tests.
| Test | Dimension | Tyres | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
|
TYREREVIEWS 2025
|
225/40 R18 | 7 | Pirelli P Zero (PZ5) |
|
AUTOBILD 2025
|
295/30 R20 | 7 | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S |
|
REIFENTESTER 2025
|
225/40 R18 | 8 | Continental SportContact 7 |
|
AUTOMOTORSPORT 2025
|
215/55 R17 | 6 | Continental UltraContact NXT |
|
AUTOBILD 2025
|
215/55 R18 | 8 | Continental PremiumContact 7 |
|
AUTOBILD 2025
|
245/35 R19 | 8 | Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 |
|
AUTOBILD 2025
|
225/40 R18 | 13 | Michelin Pilot Sport 5 |
|
AUTOZEITUNG 2025
|
225/45 R18 | 10 | Continental PremiumContact 7 |
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ADAC 2025
|
225/40 R18 | 18 | Bridgestone Potenza Sport |
|
AUTOBILD 2025
|
225/40 R18 | 52 | Autogreen Smart Chaser SC1 |
In this section we have collected the new tyres for this year - this can be useful as these tyres are yet to be tested, but are usually based on a previous model that has most likely been tested at least a few times. As these new tyres are being developed on the basis of the previous model, they will most likely be even better than their predecessor in some aspects and thus deserve your attention.
Summer
NEW
Falken
Original-equipment version homologated for Audi (AO marking). Ultra-high-performance summer tyre based on the Azenis FK510.
Summer
NEW
Pirelli
Second generation of Pirelli's Powergy summer tyre. Focused on everyday wet and dry safety.
Summer
NEW
Hankook
SUV version of Hankook's new Ventus evo flagship UHP tyre. Built for the higher loads and speeds of sport SUVs.
Summer
NEW
Pirelli
Summer
NEW
Pirelli
Summer
NEW
Triangle
Summer
NEW
Kleber
Summer
NEW
Triangle
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Wet braking, Wet handling
Straight aquaplaning, Lateral aquaplaning
Dry braking, Dry handling
Dry handling, Wet handling
Interior noise, Exterior noise
Rolling resistance, Fuel consumption
Efficient Grip Performance 2
Michelin
Primacy 4
In this comparison, we will look at the Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2 and Michelin Primacy 4 tyres.
Ventus S1 evo3 K127
Kumho
Ecsta PS71
When it comes to choosing high-performance summer tyres, the Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 and the Kumho Ecsta PS71 are often top contenders.
Ventus S1 evo3 K127
Michelin
Pilot Sport 4
In this comparison, we will take a closer look at two popular summer tyres: the Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 and the Michelin Pilot Sport 4.
SP Sport MAXX RT2
Michelin
Pilot Sport 4
In this article, we will compare two high-performance summer tyres, the Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 and the Michelin Pilot Sport 4.
Advantage
Michelin
Primacy 4
In this comparison, we will take a detailed look at the BFGoodrich Advantage and Michelin Primacy 4 summer tyres.
Efficient Grip Performance 2
Hankook
Ventus Prime3 K125
In this comparison, we will be looking at two popular summer tyres: the Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2 and the Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125.
Sport BluResponse
Hankook
Ventus Prime3 K125
In this tyre comparison, we analyze two popular summer tyres: the Dunlop Sport BluResponse and the Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125.
PremiumContact 7
Michelin
Pilot Sport 5
Few summer tyre match-ups are as revealing as this one.
PremiumContact 7
Goodyear
Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
The Continental PremiumContact 7 and the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 represent two of the strongest premium summer tyres currently available — but they are built around different philosophies.
Ventus S1 evo3 K127
Michelin
Pilot Sport 5
The comparison is between two summer, UUHP type tyres; the Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 by Hankook and the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 by Michelin.
Ecsta PS71
Pirelli
P ZERO
Today, we'll be comparing two popular summer tyres: the Kumho Ecsta PS71 and the Pirelli P ZERO.
Sport BluResponse
Michelin
Primacy 4
In this article, we will compare two popular summer tyres, the Dunlop Sport BluResponse and the Michelin Primacy 4.
SP Sport MAXX RT2
Hankook
Ventus S1 evo3 K127
This article compares two UUHP summer tyres, the Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 and the Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127, to provide an overview of their features based on recent test results.
