Best Summer 2026

Top rated summer tires for warm-weather performance. Rankings updated for 2026.

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#1
Vredestein Ultrac
Vredestein

Ultrac

★★★★★ 4.5/5 · Summer · Premium

High-performance summer tire designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro. Excellent dry and wet handling with a sophisticated tread design.

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#2
Nitto NT555 G2
Nitto

NT555 G2

★★★★☆ 4.4/5 · Summer · Premium

High-performance summer tire with asymmetric tread pattern for superior dry and wet handling. Designed for sports cars and performance sedans.

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#3
Sumitomo HTR Z5
Sumitomo

HTR Z5

★★★★☆ 4.3/5 · Summer · Midrange

High-performance summer tire with asymmetric tread for exceptional dry and wet grip. Great choice for sporty driving at a mid-range price.

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#4
Nankang NS-2R
Nankang

NS-2R

★★★★☆ 4.2/5 · Summer · Midrange

Track-ready ultra-high-performance tire popular in budget motorsport builds. Excellent grip for its price class.

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