Best Budget Summer Tires
Top 10 Best Budget Summer Tires
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Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 Ultra-High Summer Peformance Tire 245/45R17 99 W Extra Load
Price: $174.99 – $197.78
Why we chose it
- THE PULSE GROOVE CHANNEL HELPS REDUCE THE RISK OF HYDROPLANING – The proprietary Pulse Groove channel in the tread pattern takes water evacuation to the next level helping to improve wet handling* and reduce the risk of hydroplaning
- Ultra-High Summer Performance at a Great Value
- Improved wet rubber compound and tread deisgn provides 20% shorter stopping distance on wet roads
- Improved water evacuation for more control on wet roads
- Ultra-High Performance with Bold Design
- Proprietary Pulse Groove Technology improves water evacuation and helps increase resistance to hydroplaning
- 20% SHORTER STOPPING DISTANCE ON WET ROADS – With an improved rubber compound and tread design, the new Indy 500 tire gives you a 20% shorter stopping distance on wet roads, as compared to the prior generation Fire hawk Wide Oval Indy 500 tire
- CORNER WITH CONFIDENCE – The latest Firestone Fire hawk Indy 500 tire lets you corner with confidence featuring wide shoulders that increase the tire s stiffness to provide dynamic cornering
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Why we chose it
- Season: Summer
- Performance: High Performance
- Car Type: Passenger
- Treadlife: N/A
- Load Range XL, 4-Ply Rated, 4-PR
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Why we chose it
- Season: Summer
- Load Range XL, 4-Ply Rated, 4-PR
- Treadlife: N/A
- Performance: Performance
- Car Type: Passenger
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Why we chose it
- Performance: Performance
- Load Range SL, 4-Ply Rated, 4-PR
- Treadlife: N/A
- Car Type: Passenger
- Season: Summer
- Value for money4.8
- Mileage4.5
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Why we chose it
- Treadlife: N/A
- Car Type: Passenger
- Load Range SL, 4-Ply Rated, 4-PR
- Performance: Performance
- Season: Summer
- Mileage5
- Value for money4.8
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Hankook Ventus V12 evo 2 Summer Radial Tire – 205/45R17 W
Price: $121.99 – $143.99
Why we chose it
- Package Weight: 18.7 pounds
- Package Dimensions: 24.3 L x 8.0 H x 24.3 W (inches)
- Construction type: Radial
- Package dimensions:24.3″ (L) x 24.3″ (W) x 8.0″ (H)
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Kumho Ecsta PS31 Summer Performance Tire – 225/50ZR17 98W
Price starts from: $1
Why we chose it
- 3D dimple design minimizes heat build-up on tread blocks, enhancing high-speed durability.
- A solid center rib and stylish lateral grooves reinforce block stiffness and improve wet braking
- Wide lateral grooves maximize water displacement when cornering and prevent irregular wear due to the 0-10 degree angle range
- Wide four-channel circumferential grooves improve hydroplaning resistance
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Achilles ATR Sport Performance Radial Tire – 205/50R16 87V
Price: $83.79 – $94.98
Why we chose it
- Image reflects model and tread design and not necessarily the size
- Fit Type: Vehicle Specific
- UTQG: 400 AA A
- Ultra high performance
- Brand new tire
- Sidewall: BW
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Radar Tires Dimax AS-8 Touring Radial Tire – 205/55R16 91V
Price: $82.92 – $95.19
Why we chose it
- Fit type: Universal Fit
- TRACTION IN SNOW & SLUSH: Large number of lateral sips delivers enhanced traction in snow and slush conditions
- LONG LASTING: Optimized tread compound technology providing exceptional tread wear and high mileage (UTQG: 6 A A)
- Load capacity: 1356.0 pounds
- 50,000 mile (W/Y speed rating) & 60,000 mile (H/V speed rating) tread wear
- CAUTION: Radar Tires recommends that you install the same size, load index, and speed rating as the stipulated O.E. fitment(s) or an acceptable alternative as specified by the vehicle manufacturer. We do not recommend installing standard tires as a replacement to your O.E. Run-Flat tires.
- EXCEPTIONAL TRACTION: Asymmetric tread pattern with large lateral grooves delivers good traction and even wear
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Nokian ZLINE A/S Performance Radial Tire – 215/45R17 91W
Price: $108.99 – $139
Why we chose it
- safety in all-seasons
- controlled driving comfort
- radial
- excellent handling and stability
- Fit type: Vehicle Specific
Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 Ultra-High Summer Peformance Tire 245/45R17 99 W Extra Load
The Firehawk Indy 500 tire is Firestone's ultimate in sport performance, inspired by our racing heritage. With our new tread design featuring a proprietary Pulse Groove water channel, we have dramatically improved handling and braking on wet roads (as compared to the Firehawk Wide Oval Indy 500 tire). And with a new outer tread design, you can take a corner with great confidence. So if you're a car enthusiast looking for a tire that can provide extreme performance and extreme fun, this is the tire for you. W speed rated.
- Ranking the Brands
- Firestone: 10.00%
- VENOM POWER: 10.00%
- Premiorri: 30.00%
- HANKOOK: 10.00%
- Kumho: 10.00%
- Achilles: 10.00%
- Radar: 10.00%
- Nokian: 10.00%
Comparison Table
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| Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 Ultra-High Summer Peformance Tire 245/45R17 99 W Extra Load | Venom Power Ragnarok Zero X Summer High Performance Radial Tire-225/35R19 225/35ZR19 225/35/19 225/35-19 88W Load Range XL 4-Ply BSW Black Side Wall | Set of 2 (TWO) Premiorri Solazo S Plus Summer Performance Radial Tires-225/50R17 225/50/17 225/50-17 98V Load Range XL 4-Ply BSW Black Side Wall | Premiorri Solazo S Plus Summer Performance Radial Tire-185/65R15 185/65/15 185/65-15 88H Load Range SL 4-Ply BSW Black Side Wall | Set of 2 (TWO) Premiorri Solazo S Plus Summer Performance Radial Tires-185/65R15 185/65/15 185/65-15 88H Load Range SL 4-Ply BSW Black Side Wall | Hankook Ventus V12 evo 2 Summer Radial Tire – 205/45R17 W | Kumho Ecsta PS31 Summer Performance Tire – 225/50ZR17 98W | Achilles ATR Sport Performance Radial Tire – 205/50R16 87V | Radar Tires Dimax AS-8 Touring Radial Tire – 205/55R16 91V | Nokian ZLINE A/S Performance Radial Tire – 215/45R17 91W | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Size | 245/45R17 | 225/35R19 | 225/50R17 | 185/65R15 | 185/65R15 | 205/45R17 | 225/50ZR17 | 205/50R16 | 205/55R16 | 215/45R17 |
| Brand | Firestone | VENOM POWER | Premiorri | Premiorri | Premiorri | HANKOOK | Kumho | Achilles | Radar | Nokian |
| Section Width | 245 Millimeters | 225 Millimeters | 225 Millimeters | 185 Millimeters | 185 Millimeters | 205 Millimeters | 225 Millimeters | 205 Millimeters | 205 Millimeters | 215 Millimeters |
| Load Capacity | 1708 Pounds | 1235 Pounds | 1653 Pounds | 1235 Pounds | 1235 Pounds | – | 1653 Pounds | 1201 Pounds | 1356 Pounds | – |
| Tread Depth | 10 32nds | 7.94 Millimeters | – | – | – | 10 Millimeters | 10 32nds | 10 Millimeters | 10.71 32nds | 10 32nds |
| Load Index Rating | 99.0 | 88.0 | 98.00 | 88.00 | 88.00 | 88.00 | 98.0 | 87.0 | 91.0 | 91.0 |
| Tire Aspect Ratio | 45.0 | 35.0 | 50 Millimeters | 65 Millimeters | 65 Millimeters | 45.0 | 50.0 | 50.0 | 55.0 | 45.0 |
| Rim Size | 17 Inches | 19 Inches | 17 Inches | 15 Inches | 15 Inches | 17 Inches | 17 Inches | 16 Inches | 16 Inches | 17 Inches |
| Speed Rating | W | W | V | H | H | W | W | V | V | W |
| Tire Diameter | 26 inches | – | 25.9 Inches | 24.5 Inches | 24.5 Inches | – | – | – | 24.88188976377953 | 24.6 |
| Manufacturer | Bridgestone | Venom Power | Premiorri | Premiorri | Premiorri | Hankook | Kumho | PT Multistrada Arah Sarana | Omni United | Nokian |
| Item Weight | 25 pounds | 23 pounds | 44 pounds | 18 pounds | 36 pounds | 18.7 pounds | 24.5 pounds | 19.8 pounds | 19.56 pounds | 19 pounds |
| Product Dimensions | 25.7 x 9.57 x 25.7 inches | 24 x 24 x 8 inches | 25 x 25 x 8 inches | 24 x 24 x 6 inches | 24 x 24 x 6 inches | 24.3 x 24.3 x 8 inches | 25.9 x 25.9 x 9.2 inches | 24.1 x 24.1 x 8.4 inches | 24.88 x 23.5 x 24.88 inches | 25 x 25 x 9 inches |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No | No | No | No | No | No | – | – | No | No |
| Special Features | 2% Shorter Stopping Distance On Wet Roads With An Improved Rubber Compound And Tread Design, The New Indy 500 Tire Gives You A 2% Shorter Stopping Distance On Wet Roads, As Compared To The Prior Generation Firehawk Wide Oval Indy 500 Tire., Corner With Confidence The Latest Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 Tire Lets You Corner With Confidence Featuring Wide Shoulders That Increase The Tire’s Stiffness To Provide Dynamic Cornering., The Pulse Groove Channel Helps Reduce The Risk Of Hydroplaning The Proprietary Pulse Groove Channel In The Tread Pattern Takes Water Evacuation To The Next Level Helping To Improve Wet Handling* And Reduce The Risk Of Hydroplaning. | – | – | – | – | Low_rolling_resistance | – | Low_rolling_resistance, Tread_wear_indicator | Run_flat | – |
| Aspect Ratio | 45.0 | 35.0 | 50 Millimeters | 65 Millimeters | 65 Millimeters | 45.0 | 50.0 | 50.0 | 55.0 | 45.0 |
| Construction | Radial | R | R | R | R | Radial | Radial | Radial | Radial | Radial |
| Rim Diameter | 17 Inches | 19 Inches | 17 Inches | 15 Inches | 15 Inches | 17 Inches | 17 Inches | 16 Inches | 16 Inches | 17 Inches |
| UTQG | 340AA | Treadwear: 420, Traction: A, Temperature: A | – | – | – | 320AAA | 460AA | 400AA | 600AA | – |
| Rim Width | – | 8 Inches | 7 Inches | 5.5 Inches | 5.5 Inches | – | 7 Inches | 7.5 Inches | – | – |
| Exterior | – | BSW: Black Side Wall | BSW: Black Side Wall | BSW: Black Side Wall | BSW: Black Side Wall | – | – | – | – | – |
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