195/55 R17 - Best winter tyres 2025 - market overview, tests, reviews
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Best winter tyres in tests (2025)
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
Blizzak has always been a winter tire focused on wet conditions, but with its sixth model, Bridgestone has promised improved snow performance and reduced rolling resistance. Early tests suggest they have delivered on these promises—Blizzak 6 is unmatched in wet conditions and excels on snow, making it ideal not just for city climates.
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 2024 | AUTOBILD | 205/55 R16 | - |
4 | 2024 | AUTOBILD | 205/55 R16 | Exemplary |
3 | 2024 | STRAßENVERKEHR | 235/55 R18 | Very good |
4 | 2024 | AUTOBILD | 245/45 R18 | Exemplary |
195/55 R17 tyre test Personalize
Best tyres in your size
Dry
1.
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
62%
Wet
1.
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
81%
Snow
1.
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
74%
Comfort
1.
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
32%
Economy
1.
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
63%
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195/55 R17 doesn't belong to the most popular dimensions for winter tyres - there are 2 tyre models available, which can be compared to 155/60 R15, 170/60 R17, 160/60 R14. Let's break down the sizing - 55 is height of the tyre, which is calculated as 55% of the tyre width (195mm), which means the sidewall height has 107.25 mm. The wheel diameter is R17, which means it fits to a 17 inch/431.8mm diameter wheel. The total circumference of the tyre is 2030.41 mm, which is very similar to 215/50 R17(2031.98 mm), 235/35 R19(2032.92 mm), 235/40 R18(2026.96 mm), 205/65 R15(2034.18 mm), 275/30 R19(2034.5 mm), 180/60 R17(2035.12 mm), 235/30 R20(2038.89 mm). There are multiple speed indexes available for winter tyres in 195/55 R17: H(210km/h), V(240km/h). The same goes for weight indexes: 88, 92.
