What we tested

ALL of our 225/45R17 tyres had weight ratings of 94, as well as speed ratings of Y (up to 186mph). We’ve also included our test contenders’ tyre label ratings below. These are graded A-G (A is best) for wet grip (WG) and rolling resistance (RR). Pass-by noise (N) is measured in decibels; the lower the better. Avon ZV7 RR: C WG: A Noise: 70 Bridgestone Turanza T005 RR: B WG: A Noise: 72 Continental Premiumcontact 6 RR: A WG: C Noise: 72 Dunlop Sport Maxx RT2 RR: C WG: A Noise: 68 Falken Azenis FK510 RR: C WG: A Noise: 69 Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 RR: C WG: A Noise: 68 Hankook S1 evo2 RR: E WG: A Noise: 71 Michelin Pilot Sport 4 RR: C WG: A Noise: 71 Nokian zline RR: C WG: A Noise: 72 Pirelli P Zero RR: F WG: A Noise: 72