Die Reifentester Summer tire test 205/55 R17 2025
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 .
Top 3 from the test
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Pirelli Cinturato C3
C
A
B (71 dB)
Test winner 
Falken Ziex ZE320
CAA (67 dB)
Firestone Roadhawk 2
BAB (71 dB)Build a comparison from this test
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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.
Die Reifentester Summer tire test 205/55 R17 2025
7 products · click a column to sort| # | Tyre | Price from | Dry braking [m] ↕ | Wet braking [m] ↕ | Aquaplaning straight [km/h] ↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Falken Ziex ZE320 ✓ Available in size 205/55 R17 | from 41 526 Ft | 35.47 | 23.19 | 80.4 |
| 2. | Pirelli Cinturato C3 ✓ Available in size 205/55 R17 | from 46 239 Ft | 36.54 | 24.17 | 81.1 |
| 3. | Firestone Roadhawk 2 ✓ Available in size 205/55 R17 | from 38 258 Ft | 37.05 | 24.19 | 81.9 |
| 4. | Continental PremiumContact 7 ✓ Available in size 205/55 R17 | from 53 394 Ft | 36.54 | 24.1 | 78.9 |
| 5. | Michelin Primacy 5 ✓ Available in size 205/55 R17 | from 47 859 Ft | 37.59 | 25.57 | 80.3 |
| 6. | Hankook Ventus Prime 4 ✓ Available in size 205/55 R17 | from 40 834 Ft | 36.76 | 26.59 | 74.5 |
| 7. | Imperial EcoSport 2 ✓ Available in size 205/55 R17 | from 28 427 Ft | 40.06 | 26.68 | 75.8 |
Dry braking [m]
Wet braking [m]
Aquaplaning straight [km/h]
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 .