225/50 R17 - Best summer tyres 2025 - market overview, tests, reviews
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Best summer tyres in tests (2025)
Tests from 2025
Tests from 2024
Continental did it again with the PremiumContact 7. It’s an incredibly well balanced tire with just the right wet and dry grip and above average mileage. Since it’s launch in 2023 it got nothing but the best results in the tests, the only downside being it’s premium price.
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PremiumContact 7 EV
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£111
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PremiumContact 7 EV | In stock | Free shipping | £111 |
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Continental PremiumContact 7 ( 225/50 R17 94Y EVc )
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£122
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PremiumContact 7 EV
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£116
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PremiumContact 7 EV | In stock | Free shipping | £116 |
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Continental PremiumContact 7 ( 225/50 R17 94W EVc )
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£136
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PremiumContact 7 XL EV
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£114
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PremiumContact 7 XL EV | In stock | Free shipping | £114 |
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Continental PremiumContact 7 ( 225/50 R17 98Y XL EVc )
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£123
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Continental PremiumContact 7 ( 225/50 R17 98Y XL EVc ) | In stock | Free shipping | £123 |
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Tests from 2025
Tests from 2024
Tests from 2023
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.
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Potenza Sport XL MFS
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£115
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Potenza Sport XL MFS | In stock | Free shipping | £115 |
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Bridgestone Potenza Sport ( 225/50 R17 98Y XL EVc )
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£128
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Bridgestone Potenza Sport ( 225/50 R17 98Y XL EVc ) | In stock | Free shipping | £128 |
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Tests from 2025
Tests from 2024
Tests from 2023
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.
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Pilot Sport 5 XL RG
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£134
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Pilot Sport 5 XL RG | In stock | Free shipping | £134 |
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Michelin Pilot Sport 5 ( 225/50 ZR17 (98Y) XL )
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£151
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Tests from 2025
The previous model was already a good, economy-focused model and the Primacy 5 is expected to take it even further with 18% better mileage. But Michelin said also the wet performance is improved, which is something we are looking forward to see in the tests.
Tests from 2025
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Cinturato C3 XL
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£125
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Cinturato C3 XL | In stock | Free shipping | £125 |
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Pirelli Cinturato C3 ( 225/50 R17 98Y XL )
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£136
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Pirelli Cinturato C3 ( 225/50 R17 98Y XL ) | In stock | Free shipping | £136 |
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Tests from 2025
Tests from 2024
Tests from 2023
The Asymmetric 6 is the latest addition in the Eagle F1 range, offering great compromise between every day comfort and sporty driving. While it has dynamic steering response, it’s also very good on wet and has a low rolling resistance. Definitely recommended!
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Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 MFS
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£113
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Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 MFS | In stock | Free shipping | £113 |
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Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 ( 225/50 R17 94Y EVR )
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£125
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Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 XL
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£115
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Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 XL | In stock | Free shipping | £115 |
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Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 ( 225/50 R17 98Y XL EVR )
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£119
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Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 ( 225/50 R17 98Y XL EVR ) | In stock | Free shipping | £119 |
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Tests from 2025
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Tests from 2023
Tests from 2021
The upgraded version of the legendary P7 has a good steering response and low rolling resistance, which makes sense as it's often a first equipment of many car manufacturers.
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Cinturato P7 C2 MO XL
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£120
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Pirelli Cinturato P7 (P7C2) ( 225/50 R17 94Y MO )
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£133
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Tests from 2025
Tests from 2024
Tests from 2023
Tests from 2022
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.
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Hankook Ventus S1 Evo 3 K127 ( 225/50 R17 98Y XL 4PR * SBL )
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£110
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Ventus S1 Evo3 K127 XL (*)
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£129
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Hankook Ventus S1 Evo 3 K127 ( 225/50 ZR17 98Y XL 4PR SBL )
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£112
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Ventus S1 Evo3 K127 XL
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£122
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Ventus S1 Evo3 K127 XL | In stock | Free shipping | £122 |
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Tests from 2025
Tests from 2024
Tests from 2023
Tests from 2022
The Turanza T005 was introduced in 2018, but still stands as a great tyre, offered in incredible 350 different sizes. It’s universal also in it’s properties - it’s a balanced mix of wet and dry performance with above-average rolling resistance.
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Turanza T005 AO
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£109
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Bridgestone Turanza T005 ( 225/50 R17 94Y AO )
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£121
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Turanza T005 MO
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£119
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Bridgestone Turanza T005 ( 225/50 R17 94Y MO )
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£132
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Bridgestone Turanza T005 EXT ( 225/50 R17 94Y MOE, runflat )
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£138
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Turanza T005 MOExtended
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£152
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Turanza T005 MOExtended | In stock | Free shipping | £152 |
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Turanza T005 (*) XL
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£123
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Turanza T005 (*) XL | In stock | Free shipping | £123 |
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Bridgestone Turanza T005 ( 225/50 R17 98Y XL * )
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£134
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Turanza T005 XL (*) RunFlat
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£138
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Turanza T005 XL (*) RunFlat | In stock | Free shipping | £138 |
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Bridgestone Turanza T005 RFT ( 225/50 R17 98Y XL *, runflat )
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£154
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Turanza T005 XL AO
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£122
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Bridgestone Turanza T005 ( 225/50 R17 98Y XL AO )
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£136
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Tests from 2024
Tests from 2023
Tests from 2022
Despite its name, this tyre is focused mainly on efficiency and comfort, which is where it excels. It has got a great mileage, while maintaining very safe characteristics and therefore is recommended for drivers that value comfort over sportiness.
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Efficient Grip Performance 2 FP
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£110
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Efficient Grip Performance 2 FP | In stock | Free shipping | £110 |
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Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 ( 225/50 R17 94W EVR )
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£118
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Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 ( 225/50 R17 94W EVR ) | In stock | Free shipping | £118 |
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Efficient Grip Performance 2 FP XL
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£110
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Efficient Grip Performance 2 FP XL | In stock | Free shipping | £110 |
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Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 ( 225/50 R17 98V XL EVR )
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£121
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Efficient Grip Performance 2 FP XL
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£107
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Efficient Grip Performance 2 FP XL | In stock | Free shipping | £107 |
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Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 ( 225/50 R17 98W XL EVR )
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£119
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Despite its name, this tyre is focused mainly on efficiency and comfort, which is where it excels. It has got a great mileage, while maintaining very safe characteristics and therefore is recommended for drivers that value comfort over sportiness.
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Efficient Grip Performance 2 FP
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£110
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Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 ( 225/50 R17 94W EVR )
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£118
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Efficient Grip Performance 2 FP XL
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£110
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Efficient Grip Performance 2 FP XL | In stock | Free shipping | £110 |
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Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 ( 225/50 R17 98V XL EVR )
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£121
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Efficient Grip Performance 2 FP XL
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£107
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Efficient Grip Performance 2 FP XL | In stock | Free shipping | £107 |
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Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 ( 225/50 R17 98W XL EVR )
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£119
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Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 ( 225/50 R17 98W XL EVR ) | In stock | Free shipping | £119 |
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Cars with 225/50 R17 tyres
225/50 R17 tyre test Personalize
Best tyres in your size
Dry
1.
Continental PremiumContact 6
85%
2.
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
84%
3.
Continental PremiumContact 7
83%
4.
Kumho Ecsta HS52
82%
5.
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
81%
6.
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
77%
7.
Bridgestone Turanza T005
77%
8.
Michelin Primacy 4+
76%
9.
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
76%
10.
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
75%
Wet
1.
Uniroyal RainSport 5
81%
2.
Continental PremiumContact 7
79%
3.
Vredestein Ultrac
79%
4.
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
78%
5.
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
76%
6.
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
75%
7.
Nokian Wetproof
75%
8.
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
74%
9.
Kumho Ecsta PS71
73%
10.
Firestone Roadhawk 2
72%
Comfort
1.
Linglong Sport Master
92%
2.
Kleber Dynaxer HP4
85%
3.
Nokian Wetproof
85%
4.
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
84%
5.
Michelin e.Primacy
78%
6.
Cooper Zeon CS8
77%
7.
Nexen N fera Sport
77%
8.
Falken Azenis FK520
76%
9.
Semperit Speed-Life 3
75%
10.
Michelin Primacy 4+
73%
Economy
1.
Bridgestone Turanza T005
94%
2.
Bridgestone Turanza 6
91%
3.
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
87%
4.
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
87%
5.
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
86%
6.
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
82%
7.
Michelin Primacy 4+
75%
8.
Linglong Sport Master
75%
9.
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
75%
10.
Fulda SportControl 2
73%
This is a preview of our comprehensive tyre test. The full test includes:
Detailed property breakdowns
Interactive sorting and filtering
Side-by-side comparisons
Did you know ...?
225/50 R17 doesn't belong to the most popular dimensions for summer tyres - there are 169 tyre models available, which can be compared to 205/55 R16, 195/65 R15, 205/60 R16. Let's break down the sizing - 50 is height of the tyre, which is calculated as 50% of the tyre width (225mm), which means the sidewall height has 112.5 mm. The wheel diameter is R17, which means it fits to a 17 inch/431.8mm diameter wheel. The total circumference of the tyre is 2063.4 mm, which is very similar to 285/35 R18(2063.08 mm), 205/55 R17(2064.97 mm), 160/70 R17(2060.26 mm), 295/25 R20(2059.31 mm), 245/30 R20(2057.74 mm), 245/35 R19(2054.92 mm), 295/30 R19(2072.19 mm). There are multiple speed indexes available for summer tyres in 225/50 R17: H(210km/h), V(240km/h), W(270km/h), Y(300km/h). The same goes for weight indexes: 94, 98.
Runflat
There are 47 runflat variants available.
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