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Die Reifentester 2025 Summer test 7 tyres

2025 | 205/55R17 | Summer - Die Reifentester Summer tire test

Below are the data from the Die-Reifen summer touring tire test, in which seven popular summer tires in size 205/55 R17 were tested on a VW T-Roc .

Size
205/55 R17
Season
Summer
Segment
Passenger car
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7
Published
2025
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Braking distance in the wet Braking distance in the wet m · ↓ lower is better
23,2 m
Ziex ZE320 has lowest — by 1 m before Cinturato C3.
Braking distance in the dry Braking distance in the dry m · ↓ lower is better
35,5 m
Ziex ZE320 has lowest — by 1 m before Cinturato C3.
Aquaplaning Aquaplaning km/h · ↑ higher is better
80,4 km/h
81,9 km/h
Roadhawk 2 has highest — by 0,8 km/h before Cinturato C3.
Estimated mileage Estimated mileage km · ↑ higher is better
37 tis. km
48 tis. km
Cinturato C3 has highest — by 11 391 km before Ziex ZE320.
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2025 Die ReifenTester Summer Touring Tyre Test – test of summer touring tyres 205/55 R17

The 2025 Die ReifenTester Summer Touring Tyre Test compared seven popular summer touring tyres in size 205/55 R17 on a VW T-Roc, assessing important driving characteristics such as braking, dry and wet handling (including aquaplaning), comfort and noise .

The Falken ZIEX ZE320 dominated the test, earning the overall victory thanks to its balanced performance in both dry and wet tests and good handling. It was followed by the Pirelli Cinturato C3, which impressed with its high comfort and low noise level, and the Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN, which excelled in aquaplaning and offered reliable everyday driving.

In the middle of the ranking , the Continental PremiumContact 7 was ranked with good overall stability, while the Michelin Primacy 5 impressed with its comfort and predictable behavior. Tires like the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 offered balanced properties for normal use, but with reserves in the wet, and the Imperial Ecosport 2 in last place showed compromises in behavior during more demanding maneuvers.

This test is a valuable resource for drivers looking for reliable summer touring tires for the VW T-Roc and similar cars, with an emphasis on safe performance in a variety of driving conditions.

2025 | 205/55R17 | Summer - Die Reifentester Summer tire test

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# Tyre Price from Dry braking [m] Wet braking [m] Aquaplaning straight [Km/H]
1. Falken Ziex ZE320 ✓ Available in size 205/55 R17 from 103 € 35.47 23.19 80.4
2. Pirelli Cinturato C3 ✓ Available in size 205/55 R17 from 115 € 36.54 24.17 81.1
3. Firestone Roadhawk 2 ✓ Available in size 205/55 R17 from 99 € 37.05 24.19 81.9
4. Continental PremiumContact 7 ✓ Available in size 205/55 R17 from 140 € 36.54 24.1 78.9
5. Michelin Primacy 5 ✓ Available in size 205/55 R17 from 120 € 37.59 25.57 80.3
6. Hankook Ventus Prime 4 ✓ Available in size 205/55 R17 from 101 € 36.76 26.59 74.5
7. Imperial EcoSport 2 ✓ Available in size 205/55 R17 from 68 € 40.06 26.68 75.8

Dry braking [m]

🏆 Falken Ziex ZE320
35.5
Pirelli Cinturato C3
36.5
Continental PremiumContact 7
36.5
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
36.8
Firestone Roadhawk 2
37.1
Michelin Primacy 5
37.6

Wet braking [m]

🏆 Falken Ziex ZE320
23.2
Continental PremiumContact 7
24.1
Pirelli Cinturato C3
24.2
Firestone Roadhawk 2
24.2
Michelin Primacy 5
25.6
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
26.6

Aquaplaning straight [Km/H]

🏆 Firestone Roadhawk 2
81.9
Pirelli Cinturato C3
81.1
Falken Ziex ZE320
80.4
Michelin Primacy 5
80.3
Continental PremiumContact 7
78.9
Imperial EcoSport 2
75.8

Below are the data from the Die-Reifen summer touring tire test, in which seven popular summer tires in size 205/55 R17 were tested on a VW T-Roc .

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