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What to look for
Copy the size, load index and speed rating from your current tyres' sidewall first; the EU label's wet grip grade is the quickest guide to stopping in the rain.
Models worth comparing
From tyre makers' announcements and published independent tyre tests, read on 9 October 2026. Not tested by us. In no particular order: these are not ranked, and we do not say which is best until the customer ratings are in.
Budget
Firestone Roadhawk 2
Drivers who want a well-tested summer tyre for less than the premium names, on anything from a hatchback to an EV.
Fourth of 16 in ADAC's 2026 summer test, ahead of most of the cheaper field
Handling on dry and wet roads was singled out as convincing
Made by Bridgestone's Firestone brand, with EV-marked versions in many sizes
Watch out for: ADAC marked it down on the environmental side, which covers wear, so it may need replacing sooner than the top three.
We are gathering the customer ratings this board needs from UK shops. When they are in, the ranked list replaces this guide at the same address, scored the way every board is: star ratings weighed by how many people left them. How we score.