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2020 New 17 Inch Summer Tire Test

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

Tested size
225/45 R17
Tires 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 tires can be separated by very different margins.

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

Dry

1

Dry Braking

Dry braking in feet

Lower is better ↓
Position / TireResultGap to best
1Continental Premium Contact 6
 117 ft Best
2Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
 118 ft +1 ft
3Michelin Primacy 4
 119 ft +2 ft
3Nokian WetProof
 119 ft +2 ft
5Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125
 120 ft +3 ft
6Bridgestone Turanza T005
 121 ft +4 ft
7Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
 121 ft +4 ft
8Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
 128 ft +11 ft
9Roadhog RGHP01
 136 ft +19 ft
10Vredestein Ultrac Satin
 143 ft +26 ft

The difference between best and worst was 22.5% (26 ft ≈ 1.8 Car Lengths).

Wet

3

Wet Braking

Wet braking in feet

Lower is better ↓
Position / TireResultGap to best
1Continental Premium Contact 6
 87 ft Best
2Nokian WetProof
 93 ft +6 ft
3Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
 95 ft +8 ft
4Michelin Primacy 4
 95 ft +8 ft
5Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
 97 ft +10 ft
6Bridgestone Turanza T005
 97 ft +10 ft
7Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
 100 ft +13 ft
8Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125
 105 ft +18 ft
9Roadhog RGHP01
 105 ft +18 ft
10Vredestein Ultrac Satin
 109 ft +22 ft

The difference between best and worst was 25.3% (22 ft ≈ 1.5 Car Lengths).

Wet Handling

Wet handling time in seconds

Lower is better ↓
Position / TireResultGap 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 tires in the Wet Handling test finished less than 3% apart.

Straight Aqua

Float Speed in mph

Higher is better ↑
Position / TireResultGap to best
1Continental Premium Contact 6
 47.2 mph Best
2Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
 46.8 mph -0.4 mph
3Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125
 46.7 mph -0.5 mph
3Bridgestone Turanza T005
 46.7 mph -0.5 mph
5Vredestein Ultrac Satin
 46.7 mph -0.5 mph
6Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
 46.6 mph -0.6 mph
6Nokian WetProof
 46.6 mph -0.6 mph
8Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
 46.4 mph -0.8 mph
9Michelin Primacy 4
 46.4 mph -0.8 mph
10Roadhog RGHP01
 45.4 mph -1.8 mph

The difference between best and worst was 3.7% (1.8 mph).

Comfort

1

Noise

External noise in dB

Lower is better ↓
Position / TireResultGap 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 tires in the Noise test finished less than 3% apart.

Value

1

Rolling Resistance

Rolling resistance in kg t

Lower is better ↓
Position / TireResultGap to bestExtra fuel / year
1Bridgestone Turanza T005
 6.9 kg/t Best $0
2Michelin Primacy 4
 7.4 kg/t +0.50 kg/t $21
3Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
 7.6 kg/t +0.70 kg/t $30
4Roadhog RGHP01
 7.8 kg/t +0.90 kg/t $38
5Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125
 8.7 kg/t +1.80 kg/t $77
5Continental Premium Contact 6
 8.7 kg/t +1.80 kg/t $77
5Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
 8.7 kg/t +1.80 kg/t $77
8Vredestein Ultrac Satin
 9.2 kg/t +2.30 kg/t $98
9Nokian WetProof
 9.3 kg/t +2.40 kg/t $102
10Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
 9.4 kg/t +2.50 kg/t $106

The difference between best and worst was 36.2% (2.5 kg / t). Over 12,000 miles a year at $3.60/gal, the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun uses about 30 gal ($106) more fuel than the Bridgestone Turanza T005.

Adjust the assumptions

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

12,000 mi
$3.60/gal
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 tire age. For comparative purposes only. Lifetime savings based on a 40,000km / 25,000 mile tread life.
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