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Best tyres in tests (2026)
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'26#2
'26#4
'26#48.4
Price from
£143
Price from£143
Expert summary
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.
Performance
Snow safety
100%
Lateral guidance on snow
96%
Gravel traction
91%
+26
Dry braking
46%
Exterior noise
39%
Price/value
34%
Price variants (1)
205/45 R18 90 V XL Enliten / EV
B C 70dB
£143
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Premium
'26#1
'26#1'26#28.3
Performance
Wet handling
100%
Wet braking
95%
Wet circle cornering
95%
+14
Snow cornering
59%
Snow braking
55%
Snow handling - objective
45%
3
Budget
'26#7'26#10'26#117.9
Expert summary
Barum unveils the Polaris 6, a budget-friendly winter tyre from the Czech Republic that adopts design elements from Continental’s TS series, including a V-shaped tread for better snow performance. The Polaris 6 improves on the Polaris 5 with enhanced durability, reduced rolling resistance, and quieter operation, while maintaining solid wet and dry performance. Priced about 20% higher, it leverages Continental’s technology to offer greater value and reliable winter traction for cost-conscious drivers.
Performance
Price/value
100%
Snow acceleration
100%
Exterior noise
97%
+14
Dry handling - objective
31%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
29%
Wet handling - objective
28%
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Upper-middle'26#7'26#7
'25#96.8
Price from
£131
Price from£131
Expert summary
The EuroWinter HS02 is one of the few affordable winter tires with good mileage and low rolling resistance. It offers strong driving characteristics, with only slight weaknesses on snow.
Performance
Interior noise
90%
Dry braking
75%
Dry steering response
75%
+16
Snow braking
6%
Lateral guidance on snow
0%
Snow handling - objective
0%
Price variants (1)
205/45 R18 90 V £131
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'26#25'23#463.0
