DriverReviews Announces the 2026/27 Customer Choice Tyre Awards: Real Drivers. Verified Reviews. Trusted Results.
DriverReviews has announced the winners of its 2026/27 Customer Choice Awards, further strengthening its position as one of the largest verified tyre review platforms in Europe. Drawing on over 546,000 verified reviews from real drivers, covering more than 1.4 billion kilometres, the awards recognise the tyre brands and models that have consistently delivered outstanding real-world performance in Europe over the past year.
The DriverReviews Customer Choice Awards are driven by real-world feedback from verified drivers. Every review reflects how tyres perform on the road, across different vehicles, conditions and driving styles.
This real driver insight is backed by independent certification. DriverReviews is certified by AFNOR Certification, an internationally recognised body, ensuring every review is genuine, fairly handled and transparently managed. Reviews are collected without bias and published without manipulation, with regular audits maintaining these standards.
The result is awards that combine authentic driving experience with trusted, independently verified data. When a tyre wins a DriverReviews Customer Choice Award, it reflects consistent performance in real-world use.
Adam Butcher, Director of Growth at DriverReviews, commented:
"DriverReviews has always been built on real driving experience. Every review reflects how tyres perform in everyday use, across different cars, segments and conditions. Our AFNOR accreditation strengthens this by independently verifying that all feedback we receive is genuine and transparent. The 2026/27 Customer Choice Awards give drivers a clear, trustworthy view of what they can expect on the road. With over 546,000 verified reviews, we’re proud to be building a platform that is fast becoming a go-to source of tyre insight for drivers worldwide.”
Best Tyre Award Categories
The DriverReviews Customer Choice Awards 2026/27 recognise excellence across a wide range of vehicle segments and tyre types, reflecting the diversity of real-world driving in Europe.
The categories for the 2026/27 awards are as follows:
Best Tyres for High-Performance Cars
Best Tyres for Hot Hatches (Compact Sports Cars)
Best Tyres for Small & Mid-Size SUVs
Best Tyres for Large SUVs
Best Tyres for Family Cars
Best Tyres for Large Family Cars
Best Tyres for City Cars
Best Tyres for Vans
Best Tyres for Pick-Up Trucks
Best All Season Tyres
Best All Season SUV Tyres
Full List of Winners
You can find the full list of results below:
Best Tyres for City Cars
Winner: Yokohama BluEarth ES32
Highly Recommended: Kumho Ecowing ES31
Recommended: Hankook Kinergy Eco2
Best Tyres for Family Cars
Winner: Bridgestone Turanza 6
Highly Recommended: Michelin Primacy 5
Recommended: Continental PremiumContact 7
Best Tyres for High Performance Cars
Winner: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
Highly Recommended: Continental SportContact 7
Recommended: Pirelli P Zero (PZ4)
Best Tyres for Hot Hatches (Compact Sports Cars)
Winner: Michelin Pilot Sport 5
Highly Recommended: Continental SportContact 7
Recommended: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
Best Tyres for Large Family Cars
Winner: Michelin Primacy 5
Highly Recommended: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
Recommended: Bridgestone Turanza 6
Best Tyres for Large SUVs
Winner: Bridgestone Turanza 6
Highly Recommended: Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV
Recommended: Hankook Ventus S1 Evo3 SUV
Best Tyres for Small & Mid-Size SUVs
Winner: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
Highly Recommended: Bridgestone Turanza 6
Recommended: Continental UltraContact NXT
Best Tyres for Pick-Up Trucks
Winner: BFGoodrich All Terrain T/A KO2
Highly Recommended: Hankook Dynapro AT2
Recommended: Yokohama Geolandar A/T G015
Best Tyres for Vans
Winner: Continental VanContact Eco
Highly Recommended: Michelin Agilis 3
Recommended: Hankook Vantra LT
Best All Season Tyres
Winner: Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport
Highly Recommended: Continental AllSeasonContact 2
Recommended: Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
Best All Season Tyres for SUVs
Winner: Michelin CrossClimate 3
Highly Recommended: Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6
Recommended: Continental AllSeasonContact 2
The results highlight consistent trends emerging from verified driver feedback. The Michelin Pilot Sport 5, awarded Best Tyre for Hot Hatches, achieved an outstanding 4.8 out of 5 rating, with 94% of drivers saying they would buy again. Drivers repeatedly praised its control and confidence, with one driver noting, “Great grip in both wet and dry conditions, very confidence inspiring,” while another highlighted its “responsive steering” and stability through corners.
In the family car category, the Bridgestone Turanza 6 secured top honours with a 4.7 rating and 92% would buy the tyre again. Feedback reflects its suitability for everyday driving, with drivers emphasising comfort and refinement. One review states, “Very quiet and comfortable, ideal for everyday driving,” while another adds, “Good grip in wet conditions and feels very safe on longer journeys.”
The Continental SportContact 7 was recognised as Highly Recommended for high performance vehicles, delivering a 4.7 rating and strong driver endorsement for its grip and precision. One driver described it as offering “incredible grip, especially when pushing on,” while another praised the steering feedback and confidence it inspires at speed.
In the Best Tyres for Large SUV category the Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 SUV was Recommended, achieving a 4.6 rating and 90% of drivers would buy this tyre again. Drivers highlighted its ability to balance comfort with performance, with drivers highlighting “Very comfortable and quiet for such a large SUV” and “Good grip in wet conditions and feels very stable at speed.”
About DriverReviews
DriverReviews is one of the world’s largest platforms for verified tyre reviews, trusted by drivers and the industry alike. As an AFNOR-accredited platform, every review is verified, moderated and published to the highest standards of integrity. Through partnerships with leading tyre retailers and manufacturers across the world, DriverReviews brings together hundreds of thousands of verified reviews from real customers who have collectively driven billions of kilometres, making it a trusted source for real-world tyre performance insight.
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