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Best Tires for the Vauxhall Astra

Vauxhall Astra drivers have left 288 tire reviews on Tire Reviews, covering 2,733,268 miles of real world driving. Every tire they rated is ranked below, so you can see what actually works on this car. The numbers include 23 Astra variants, listed further down.

  • 288owner reviews
  • 2,733,268 milescovered on them
  • 173different tires rated
  • 73%average tire score
Most fitted size - 58 reviews 225/45 R17 To scale, mm
Ø 634 225 101 17" 101 All 225/45 R17 data →

The quick answer

The quick answer - Vauxhall Astra
Season Owners' pick Owner rating Our category test
Summer Uniroyal RainSport 2 8.8 Current version: Uniroyal RainSport 5 90% from 6 reviews Best Summer Tires
Winter Vredestein Snowtrac 3 8.2 Current version: Vredestein Snowtrac 5 84% from 3 reviews Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 Best Winter Tires

Highest weighted owner score from Vauxhall Astra drivers. Full rankings and the evidence behind them below.

The best rated tires for the Vauxhall Astra

Rated only by drivers of this car. Each tire needs at least 3 reviews from the Vauxhall Astra to be ranked; the order weights a tire's score by how many reviews back it, so one glowing review cannot top a table.

Summer tires

The highest rated tire in the Summer category for the Vauxhall Astra is the Uniroyal RainSport 2 - 90% from 6 owner reviews across 21,600 miles. The current tire in that line is now the Uniroyal RainSport 5.

Summer tires ranked by Vauxhall Astra owner rating
# Tire Owner rating Reviews Distance reviewed TR Score
1 Uniroyal RainSport 2 Replaced by Uniroyal RainSport 5 90% 6 21,600 miles 8.8
2 Vredestein Ultrac Sessanta Replaced by Vredestein Ultrac Pro 89% 6 49,400 miles 9.2
3 Vredestein Ultrac Vorti Replaced by Vredestein Ultrac Pro 90% 3 7,250 miles 8.8
4 Michelin Pilot Super Sport Replaced by Michelin Pilot Sport S 5 85% 4 29,500 miles 8.5
5 Michelin Pilot Sport 3 PS3 Replaced by Michelin Pilot Sport 5 86% 3 25,000 miles 8.1
6 Jinyu YU61 84% 3 30,000 miles 7.3
7 Yokohama Parada Spec 2 82% 4 25,500 miles 8
8 Kumho Ecsta KU31 83% 3 11,400 miles 8.2
9 Falken FK452 Replaced by Falken Azenis FK520 80% 5 18,017 miles 7.8
10 Nexen N Fera SU1 Replaced by Nexen N Fera Sport SU2 82% 3 26,000 miles 7.1
11 Lassa Phenoma 80% 3 16,300 miles 6.6
12 Continental Sport Contact 3 Replaced by Continental SportContact 7 77% 5 102,700 miles 8
13 Continental Sport Contact 5 Replaced by Continental SportContact 7 77% 4 49,000 miles 8.3
14 Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 Replaced by Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 76% 4 27,000 miles 8.5
15 Dunlop SP Sport 01 Replaced by Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 76% 4 66,030 miles 7.1
16 Nexen N6000 73% 4 7,010 miles 7.6
17 Maxxis MA Z1 Victra 72% 6 42,002 miles 8
18 Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance Replaced by Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 69% 3 7,035 miles 8.3
19 Continental Sport Contact 2 Replaced by Continental SportContact 7 63% 4 34,015 miles 7.5
20 Firestone RoadHawk Replaced by Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN 61% 3 14,700 miles 8
21 Accelera PHI Replaced by Accelera PHI 2 62% 4 20,015 miles 3.2
22 Michelin Energy Saver Replaced by Michelin Energy Saver 4 63% 5 153,000 miles 7.3
23 Autogrip F107 58% 4 4,540 miles 3.9
24 Goodyear EfficientGrip Replaced by Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 54% 3 6,800 miles 6.7
25 Event WL905 38% 3 7,501 miles 4.2
26 Avon ZV7 48% 6 31,100 miles 6.8
27 Wanli S1088 16% 3 21,400 miles 4.2

Want test data as well as owner opinion? Best Summer Tires →

Winter tires

The highest rated tire in the Winter category for the Vauxhall Astra is the Vredestein Snowtrac 3 - 84% from 3 owner reviews across 29,750 miles. The current tire in that line is now the Vredestein Snowtrac 5.

Winter tires ranked by Vauxhall Astra owner rating
# Tire Owner rating Reviews Distance reviewed TR Score
1 Vredestein Snowtrac 3 Replaced by Vredestein Snowtrac 5 84% 3 29,750 miles 8.2

Want test data as well as owner opinion? Best Winter Tires → Test winner: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

TR Score is the tire's overall Tire Reviews rating out of 10, built from independent test results and every owner review of that tire - not just the reviews from this car. The owner rating column is this car only.

The best rated tires that fit the Vauxhall Astra

The rankings above can only speak for tires a Vauxhall Astra driver has already reviewed. These are the highest rated tires we hold that are actually manufactured in the sizes these drivers run - 225/45 R17, 225/40 R18, 205/55 R16 and 235/35 R19 - whether or not anyone here has fitted them yet. They are ranked on the TR Score, which is built from independent test results and every owner review of that tire.

Summer tires

Our highest rated tire in the Summer category, in this car's sizes, is the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6, at 9.7 out of 10.

Highest rated Summer tires made in Vauxhall Astra sizes
# Tire TR Score Made in Vauxhall Astra reviews
1 Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 9.7 225/45 R17, 225/40 R18, 235/35 R19 Be the first →
2 Continental SportContact 7 9.7 225/40 R18, 235/35 R19 Be the first →
3 Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo 9.5 All your sizes Be the first →
4 Continental PremiumContact 7 9.5 225/45 R17, 225/40 R18, 205/55 R16 Be the first →
5 Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S 9.4 225/45 R17, 225/40 R18, 235/35 R19 Be the first →
6 Michelin Pilot Sport 5 9.4 225/45 R17, 225/40 R18, 235/35 R19 Be the first →

Want test data as well as owner opinion? Best Summer Tires →

Winter tires

Our highest rated tire in the Winter category, in this car's sizes, is the Pirelli P Zero Winter 2, at 9.8 out of 10.

Highest rated Winter tires made in Vauxhall Astra sizes
# Tire TR Score Made in Vauxhall Astra reviews
1 Pirelli P Zero Winter 2 9.8 235/35 R19 Be the first →
2 Hankook Winter I*cept Evo 4 9.6 225/40 R18, 235/35 R19 Be the first →
3 Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 9.5 All your sizes Be the first →
4 Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 9.5 225/40 R18, 235/35 R19 Be the first →
5 Michelin Alpin 7 9.5 225/45 R17, 205/55 R16 Be the first →
6 Bridgestone Blizzak 6 9.4 All your sizes Be the first →

Want test data as well as owner opinion? Best Winter Tires → Test winner: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

All Season tires

No Vauxhall Astra driver has reviewed a tire in the All Season category yet. Of the ones made in this car's sizes, the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 is our highest rated, at 9.6 out of 10.

Highest rated All Season tires made in Vauxhall Astra sizes
# Tire TR Score Made in Vauxhall Astra reviews
1 Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 9.6 All your sizes Be the first →
2 Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport 9.6 225/40 R18, 235/35 R19 Be the first →
3 Continental AllSeasonContact 2 9.5 All your sizes Be the first →
4 BFGoodrich Advantage All Season 9.5 All your sizes Be the first →
5 Michelin CrossClimate 3 9.5 225/45 R17, 225/40 R18, 205/55 R16 Be the first →
6 Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 9.4 All your sizes Be the first →

Want test data as well as owner opinion? Best All Season Tires → Test winner: Goodyear Vector All Season 4

All Weather tires

No Vauxhall Astra driver has reviewed a tire in the All Weather category yet. Of the ones made in this car's sizes, the Vredestein Quatrac is our highest rated, at 9.5 out of 10.

Highest rated All Weather tires made in Vauxhall Astra sizes
# Tire TR Score Made in Vauxhall Astra reviews
1 Vredestein Quatrac 9.5 225/45 R17, 225/40 R18, 205/55 R16 1
2 Vredestein Quatrac Pro EV 8.3 225/45 R17 Be the first →
3 Vredestein Quatrac Pro+ 8.1 225/45 R17, 225/40 R18, 235/35 R19 Be the first →

Want test data as well as owner opinion? Best All Weather Tires →

Fitment comes from each tire's manufactured size list, and the sizes are the ones drivers reported when they reviewed. Check the size, load index and speed rating on your own doorplate before buying - a size a previous owner ran is not always the size your car left the factory on.

How long do tires last on the Vauxhall Astra?

Across 27 end of life reviews from Vauxhall Astra drivers, a typical set of tires was worn out after 18,600 miles. Half of all worn-out sets lasted between 11,000 miles and 26,000 miles.

Distances are self-reported by drivers whose review marked the set as worn out; figures are medians, so a single unusual report cannot move them.

Every tire reviewed on the Vauxhall Astra

The complete record, including discontinued tires and tires with too few reviews to rank, ordered by the amount of evidence. A further 113 tires have a single review each; they count toward the totals but are not listed.

All tires reviewed by Vauxhall Astra drivers
Tire Season Owner rating Reviews Distance reviewed
Uniroyal RainSport 2 Replaced by Uniroyal RainSport 5 Summer 90% 6 21,600 miles
Vredestein Ultrac Sessanta Replaced by Vredestein Ultrac Pro Summer 89% 6 49,400 miles
Maxxis MA Z1 Victra Summer 72% 6 42,002 miles
Avon ZV7 Summer 48% 6 31,100 miles
Falken FK452 Replaced by Falken Azenis FK520 Summer 80% 5 18,017 miles
Continental Sport Contact 3 Replaced by Continental SportContact 7 Summer 77% 5 102,700 miles
Michelin Energy Saver Replaced by Michelin Energy Saver 4 Summer 63% 5 153,000 miles
Michelin Pilot Super Sport Replaced by Michelin Pilot Sport S 5 Summer 85% 4 29,500 miles
Yokohama Parada Spec 2 Summer 82% 4 25,500 miles
Continental Sport Contact 5 Replaced by Continental SportContact 7 Summer 77% 4 49,000 miles
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 Replaced by Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 Summer 76% 4 27,000 miles
Dunlop SP Sport 01 Replaced by Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 Summer 76% 4 66,030 miles
Nexen N6000 Summer 73% 4 7,010 miles
Continental Sport Contact 2 Replaced by Continental SportContact 7 Summer 63% 4 34,015 miles
Accelera PHI Replaced by Accelera PHI 2 Summer 62% 4 20,015 miles
Autogrip F107 Summer 58% 4 4,540 miles
Vredestein Ultrac Vorti Replaced by Vredestein Ultrac Pro Summer 90% 3 7,250 miles
Michelin Pilot Sport 3 PS3 Replaced by Michelin Pilot Sport 5 Summer 86% 3 25,000 miles
Jinyu YU61 Summer 84% 3 30,000 miles
Vredestein Snowtrac 3 Replaced by Vredestein Snowtrac 5 Winter 84% 3 29,750 miles
Kumho Ecsta KU31 Summer 83% 3 11,400 miles
Nexen N Fera SU1 Replaced by Nexen N Fera Sport SU2 Summer 82% 3 26,000 miles
Lassa Phenoma Summer 80% 3 16,300 miles
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance Replaced by Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 Summer 69% 3 7,035 miles
Firestone RoadHawk Replaced by Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN Summer 61% 3 14,700 miles
Goodyear EfficientGrip Replaced by Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 Summer 54% 3 6,800 miles
Event WL905 Summer 38% 3 7,501 miles
Wanli S1088 Summer 16% 3 21,400 miles
Michelin Primacy 3 Replaced by Michelin Primacy 5 Summer 99% 2 34,000 miles
Vredestein Sportrac 5 Summer 97% 2 2,012 miles
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 Summer 96% 2 3,200 miles
Capitol Eco 007 Summer 95% 2 500 miles
Matador MP 46 Hectorra 2 Summer 94% 2 5,000 miles
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 Replaced by Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 Summer 93% 2 11,000 miles
Uniroyal RainSport 3 Replaced by Uniroyal RainSport 5 Summer 91% 2 22,000 miles
Nexen N Fera RU1 Summer 89% 2 16,000 miles
Avon ZX7 Summer 89% 2 35,000 miles
Nexen N Blue ECO Summer 88% 2 7,000 miles
Firestone TZ200 Replaced by Firestone TZ300A Summer 87% 2 25,000 miles
Firestone Firehawk SZ90 Replaced by Firestone Firehawk Sport Summer 86% 2 2,000 miles
Michelin Primacy HP Replaced by Michelin Primacy 5 Summer 86% 2 2,100 miles
Maxxis MA P1 Summer 85% 2 860 miles
Vredestein Sportrac 3 Replaced by Vredestein Sportrac 5 Summer 85% 2 42,000 miles
Bridgestone Turanza ER300 Replaced by Bridgestone Turanza 6 Summer 84% 2 80,000 miles
Pirelli P6000 Summer 83% 2 40,000 miles
Falken Azenis FK510 Replaced by Falken Azenis FK520 Summer 83% 2 3,200 miles
Continental ContiSportContact 5 P Replaced by Continental SportContact 7 Summer 83% 2 26,000 miles
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric Replaced by Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 Summer 82% 2 32,000 miles
Hankook Ventus S1 evo Replaced by Hankook Ventus Evo Summer 82% 2 15,000 miles
Avon ZZ5 Summer 79% 2 3,000 miles
Goodyear Eagle F1 GSD3 Replaced by Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 Summer 79% 2 25,000 miles
Falken ZE912 Replaced by Falken ZIEX ZE320 Summer 77% 2 25,000 miles
Nankang NS2 Replaced by Nankang Noble Sport NS20 Summer 76% 2 3,400 miles
Toyo T1R Replaced by Toyo Proxes T1 Sport+ Summer 76% 2 14,000 miles
Roadstone Eurovis Sport 04 Summer 72% 2 4,500 miles
Matador MP 44 Elite 3 Summer 71% 2 2,013 miles
Bridgestone Potenza RE050A Replaced by Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo Summer 60% 2 2,000 miles
Uniroyal RainExpert Replaced by Uniroyal RainExpert 5 Summer 60% 2 83,000 miles
Bridgestone Potenza RE050 Summer 50% 2 26,655 miles
Accelera Alpha Summer 20% 2 2,300 miles

Tire sizes Vauxhall Astra drivers run

The sizes fitted in the reviews on this page. Each one links to the top rated tires in that size, across every car.

What Vauxhall Astra drivers say

The most recent owner reviews from this car, in their own words.

23%
Avon ZV7 225-45-17 Vauxhall Astra 2,000 miles September 8, 2026

Without doubt these are the worst tires I have ever purchased. Not on the car that long and they have literally dry rotted and split to the point of dangerous.
Had them removed and the tire garage said they'd not seen rot like it. The tires still had 6mm tread on them.
Avon tires weren't interested when I contacted them

90%
Hankook Ventus Evo 235-45-18 Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer 199 miles May 18, 2026
I recently bought these and my impressions are quite positive so far. I've driven them for about 200 miles mainly on highways at high speeds.

In the wet they feel like the surface is dry, very impressed with that. Others state the tires lack some steering feel/ road feedback and that might come from the fact that there isn't much resistance in the steering wheel once you turn in. The steering wheel remains light when you park as well. In spite of this, the tires react instantly, sharply and precisely to your steering inputs, so I guess it's a matter of time you get used to the steering feel it has. This is my daily car, it's oriented towards stability and comfort, so I can't tell if someone driving a hot hatch will enjoy the Hakook Ventus Evo as much as I do, but I reckon the tires have got some good dynamics.

In terms of comfort, I don't find much difference compared to Michelin Pilot Sport 4 or the Linglong Sport Master. It's probably a tad bit quieter. The Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 (that I use as a winter tire) might be a bit more comfy over harsh bumps and less noisy, however, the Hankooks are way more pleasant to drive and consume a tad bit less fuel (too early to provide actual results, though). Someone mentioned in terms of rolling resistance that the car simply glides on the road and I can report the same too. Hopefully, that will result in better fuel economy in the future.

I would recommend them to anyone who can't decide whether they need a touring or a UHP tire. These Hankooks are a great all-rounder.
17%
Avon ZV7 235-45-19 Vauxhall Astra GTC 4,000 miles December 7, 2025
Absolutely awful tire. I don’t drive fast but even so, these tires give little confidence.
The cracking and dry rot in these tires is insane. Only done 4k miles on them and they are rotting away rapidly. Supplier doesn’t want to know. Will never buy an Avon tire again
39%
Vredestein Quatrac 195-65-15 Vauxhall Astra Coupe 1.8 3,000 miles November 11, 2025
On the positive side the tire is very comfortable but unfortunately there is absolutely a lack of grip in both dry and wet conditions ! This black circle called a tire is an absolute nightmare and waste of money! In my 35 years of driving I have never had such a really bad tire !!! I won't be spending no more money on Vredestein tires !
81%
Powertrac SnowStar 205-55-16- Vauxhall Astra 6,000 miles April 20, 2025
Overall a really decent tire, good grip on wet and dry roads, I have not driven on snow or ice so no comments there. Seem to wear well probably better than sme well known brands. Good value for your money.
90%
Sumitomo BC100 225-45-17- Vauxhall Astra H 1.6 VVT (115bhp) April 18, 2025
Hello, I have done quite a few reviews on tires here but with other cars and tires under Astraman. I have another Astra a1.6 j series bought it last year after the other one decided sodd this world I'm done here, so bought this one and its great, car came a from Vauxhall dealer came with brand new tires on front and back.. the rears have the BC100 on, ah..I thought these again my experience with these was on my Vectra 1.8 which were then under Falken owned by this lot and were then ZIEX ZE912 pattern which are the BC100's. The grip then and now I will only talk about wet grip and wear as dry grip as with most tires can be very close unless your on the really cheapo's plastic rubber tires. On the front of my Vectra they only did 7k but didn't fail me in the wet at all but the wear was really poor, so seeing this tire again on the rears of my latest car didn't please me too much but here they are lets go.

Well they are very good in the wet and well planted on the road a tad hard and they are quite stiff in the walls, but being on the rear where the cars grip is they have been very good in all weathers, they haven't been too bad on the wear they have done very close to 19k and are now at 5.6mm on both rear tires as they are not much over 7mm new so not too shabby, I run my tires 4psi above comfort as one psi below base pressures is under pressure.

Will I buy them again for the rears yes I will they do the job ( on my car ) please remember not we all don't drive the same and differ with our tire pressures and weight of cars but they do for me and they are still not too expensive as lately near me the prices have gone stupid.
I hope this helps some of you I dont drive like a spanner any more but just now and again I do flick into chase mode.
Cheers
76%
General Altimax One S 225-45-17- Vauxhall Astra SRi 38,000 miles October 13, 2024
I have had a vauxhall Astra K since 2020 October. It came with general altimax one s 225 45 r17 94yxl tires mileage 27000. It is now 2024 October still have the same tires had no issues with them mileage is now 65000. Still got tread. Driven 38k with them and in all weather conditions and roads. Would definitely recommend these tires.
74%
Accelera PHI R 225-45-20- Vauxhall Astra VXR 8,000 miles August 21, 2024
Excellent value for money. Dry they are good, wet they are awful.but they're a summer sports tire for 60 quid for 20 inch so can't expect the world but 100% worth the money
43%
Yokohama Advan Sport V105 225-40-18- Vauxhall Astra 1.9 cdti 150hp June 23, 2024
Had these for a few years now on a Astra 1.9 SRi XP, I would not recommend them at all, ok in the dry but they are ditch finders in the wet, the previous tires were cheap Nexus ones and were far better in the wet, I hit a roundabout at about 20mph and the back flipped around, if it wasn't for the Eagle F1s on the front holding the grip I would have hit the kerb, not great for the 18in pentas.
One now has a strange worn out patch about 2in round on just half the tire tread which is bald, never seen anything like it, its like there is a bulge on the tread face, the rest of the tire has 2-3mm of tread.
10%
Avon ZV7 225-45-17- Vauxhall Astra 100 miles March 11, 2024
Not often I submit any reviews but if you are tempted to go with Avon tires just dont. I was initially pleased with them on my Ford Focus and stupidly recommended them for my daughter in laws Vauxhall Astra. They looked good and for some reason I thought they were a bit above your average budget tire. How very wrong. Less than 6 months after fitting they developed cracks between the treads all the way round the tire and I got an advisory on my MOT but since then have sold the car on . Meanwhile while servicing my daughter in laws car last weekend I noticed both Avon tires on her car had developed similar cracking between the treads with tires only fitted a year ago and probably covered less than 1000 miles. At MOT today she was issued a do not use this car notice based on the dangerous state of the tires which had minimal wear and looked new.
Be aware, its you life you are risking and these tires should not be available for purchase.

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