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205/55 R19 - Best winter tyres 2026 - market overview, tests, reviews

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GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
GoodYear

UltraGrip Performance+

8.8
£130
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Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
ContinentalPremium
WinterContact TS 870 P
AUTOBILD'26#2SPORTSCARS'26#4REIFENTESTER'25#1
9.4
Price from£150
Expert summary
Continental winter tires have been winning tire tests for many years, and the 870P is no exception. The “P” stands for performance, but don’t be mistaken, its rolling resistance is also praised, making it ideal for EVs. A well-balanced tire.
Recommended
#5
2026
theTire Lab.comRecommended#5 Winter tires 2026
Performance
Rolling resistance
93%
Dry handling - objective
92%
Mud traction
91%
+26
Gravel traction
46%
Sand traction
46%
Price/value
4%
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205/55 R19 97 H BSW XL
B C 71dB
£150
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£157
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Pirelli Cinturato Winter 3
PirelliPremium
Cinturato Winter 3
AVD'26#1ADAC'26#1AUTOEXPRESS'26#2
9.3
Price from£141
Recommended
#6
2026
theTire Lab.comRecommended#6 Winter tires 2026
Performance
Wet handling
100%
Wet braking
95%
Wet circle cornering
95%
+14
Snow cornering
59%
Snow braking
55%
Snow handling - objective
45%
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205/55 R19 97 H
B B 72dB
£141
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£158
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Bridgestone Blizzak 6
BridgestonePremium
Blizzak 6
SPORTSCARS'26#2AUTOEXPRESS'26#4AUTOBILD'26#5
9.1
Price from£141
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.
Recommended
#9
2026
theTire Lab.comRecommended#9 Winter tires 2026
Performance
Snow safety
100%
Lateral guidance on snow
96%
Gravel traction
91%
+26
Interior noise
49%
Exterior noise
42%
Price/value
34%
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205/55 R19 97 W
B B 70dB
£141
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GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
GoodYearPremium
UltraGrip Performance+
AUTOMOTORSPORT'25#2ADAC'23#3ADAC'23#3
8.8
Price from£130
Expert summary
A typical premium tyre - very well balanced, great on all surfaces with low rolling resistance. Proven by many tests.
Recommended
#10
2026
theTire Lab.comRecommended#10 Winter tires 2026
Performance
Fuel efficiency
100%
Snow handling - objective
95%
Aquaplaning - cross
91%
+22
Price/value
53%
Dry handling
52%
Dry lane changing
51%
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205/55 R19 97 V
B C 72dB
£130
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Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
HankookUpper-middle
Winter i*cept evo3 W330
SPORTSCARS'26#8SPORTAUTO'25#4ADAC'25#5
8.7
Price from£101
Expert summary
Hankook sneaked in between the traditional premium tyres again with its Icept Evo3. It excels in aquaplaning resistance, which is crucial for european winters.
Recommended
#12
2026
theTire Lab.comRecommended#12 Winter tires 2026
Performance
Aquaplaning - cross
97%
Gravel traction
91%
Snow handling - objective
83%
+19
Wet handling - objective
49%
Dry steering response
41%
Exterior noise
12%
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205/55 R19 97 H
B C 72dB
£101
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Michelin ALPIN 7
MichelinPremium
ALPIN 7
AVD'26#2ADAC'26#2ADAC'26#4
8.5
Price from£160
Expert summary
Michelin has unveiled the ALPIN 7 winter tyre, featuring an advanced tread design with additional sipes and an evolving tread pattern to maintain traction as the tyre wears. The new model aims to enhance braking and acceleration on snowy and wet roads while improving overall efficiency for a variety of vehicles. Unlike the Alpin 6, which was considered a bit overpriced for its performance, the Alpin 7 is expected to offer better value and address concerns in upcoming winter tests.
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#14
2026
theTire Lab.comRecommended#14 Winter tires 2026
Performance
Wear
100%
Lateral guidance on snow
100%
Wet side guide
100%
+19
Aquaplaning - cross
55%
Interior noise
41%
Snow acceleration
33%
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Price variants (1)
205/55 R19 97 H XL
B C 71dB
£160
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BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
BFGoodrichUpper-middle
G-FORCE WINTER 2
AUTOBILD'26#10AUTOBILD'25#11AUTOBILD'25#12
8.2
Price from£116
Expert summary
G-Force Winter 2 is our favorite budget winter tyre. It's great on snow and offers good safety on all surfaces, which is no surprise as BFGoodrich is a part of the Michelin group.
Performance
Lateral guidance on snow
100%
Snow handling - objective
100%
Snow braking
100%
+23
Dry lane changing
39%
Dry handling
35%
Wet handling - objective
22%
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205/55 R19 97 H £116
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Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
KumhoUpper-middle
WinterCraft WP52+
AVD'26#6AUTOBILD'26#11ADAC'26#12
8.1
Price from£102
Expert summary
The Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ is a winter tyre from the established South Korean manufacturer, designed for use on passenger cars during cold weather conditions. Serving as an updated successor to the standard WinterCraft WP52, this model is engineered for winter driving. Its main focus is delivering traction on cold, snowy, and icy roads, though specific technical modifications over its predecessor are not detailed.
Performance
Dry braking
97%
Wet braking
93%
Wet circle cornering
84%
+14
Snow handling - objective
43%
Dry handling - objective
29%
Aquaplaning - cross
28%
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205/55 R19 97 H
A C 72dB
£102
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£102
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£116
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Kleber KRISALP HP3
KleberUpper-middle
KRISALP HP3
AUTOBILD'26#8ADAC'25#7AUTOBILD'25#12
8.1
Price from£126
Expert summary
Old but gold, that is how we can pretty much describe the Krisalp HP3. It's a winter tyre that is great on snow for a good price, which is what the average driver is looking for. It's not a premium tyre, but you get a lot of bang for your buck.
Performance
Snow braking
96%
Ice lateral guidance
90%
Snow traction
88%
+19
Dry handling
31%
Dry handling - objective
25%
Wet handling - objective
13%
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205/55 R19 97 H £126
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Semperit Speed-Grip 5
SemperitBudget
Speed-Grip 5
AUTOBILD'26#13AUTOBILD'25#11ADAC'25#14
8.0
Price from£107
Expert summary
We really like the new Speed-Grip 5 - it's not expensive, it's very good on snow and on top of that, it's got very low rolling resistance. What it lacks compared to the premium tyres is better wet performance, but given it's price it's definitely recommendable.
Performance
Interior noise
100%
Dry handling - objective
88%
Aquaplaning - cross
84%
+17
Wet handling
36%
Wet handling - objective
25%
Snow handling - objective
25%
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205/55 R19 97 H
C C 72dB
£122
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205/55 R19 97 V mfs XL
C C 72dB
£107
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£107
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£141
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Uniroyal WinterExpert
UniroyalUpper-middle
WinterExpert
AUTOBILD'25#5AUTOBILD'25#8ADAC'25#12
7.9
Price from£111
Expert summary
Very good traction on snow for a nice price in a wide range of dimensions. Could use shorter braking distance on dry and better traction on the wet.
Performance
Rolling resistance
93%
Dry handling - objective
86%
Ice braking
78%
+21
Safety
19%
Wet side guide
0%
Wet handling - objective
0%
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205/55 R19 97 H mfs XL£111
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Barum Polaris 6
BarumBudget
Polaris 6
AUTOBILD'26#7ADAC'26#11AUTOZURNAL'25#2
7.8
Price from£116
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
Exterior noise
100%
Price/value
100%
Snow acceleration
100%
+12
Aquaplaning - cross
38%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
36%
Snow cornering
21%
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205/55 R19 97 V
C C 72dB
£116
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Dunlop Winter
DunlopPremium
Winter
SPORTSCARS'26#6AUTOEXPRESS'26#8ADAC'26#8
7.6
Price from£114
Performance
Mileage
95%
Exterior noise
89%
Snow traction
88%
+14
Interior noise
30%
Wet handling - objective
27%
Dry handling
26%
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205/55 R19 97 V
B B 71dB
£114
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£114
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Nexen Winguard Sport 3
NexenBudget
Winguard Sport 3
AVD'26#8SPORTSCARS'26#9
7.5
Price from£86
Expert summary
The Nexen Winguard Sport 3 is an ultra-high-performance winter tyre manufactured in the Czech Republic. Launched initially in 79 sizes ranging from 16 to 22 inches, the model has an additional 66 sizes planned for future release. It is recognized for its design, innovation, functionality, and durability, having earned a Red Dot Design Award 2025.
Performance
Exterior noise
100%
Comfort
86%
Snow braking
61%
+12
Aquaplaning - longitudal
22%
Snow handling
21%
Aquaplaning - cross
18%
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205/55 R19 97 H 4PR£86
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Vredestein Wintrac Pro+
VredesteinPremium
Wintrac Pro+
TIRERACK'26#2AUTOBILD'26#6ADAC'26#10
7.3
Price from£113
Performance
Dry circle cornering
100%
Wet circle cornering
91%
Wet handling - objective
90%
+27
Dry driving behavior
11%
Ice braking
0%
Ice traction
0%
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205/55 R19 97 H £113
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£113
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£139
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Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
PirelliPremium
Cinturato Winter 2
REIFENTESTER'25#6AUTOMOTORSPORT'25#7AUTOBILD'25#8
7.0
Price from£159
Expert summary
The Cinturato Winter 2 is enjoyable to drive and offers safety in all conditions. However, some tests have described its dry handling as sluggish.
Performance
Snow safety
100%
Snow handling
72%
Wet circle cornering
70%
+22
Dry steering response
13%
Safety
7%
Lateral guidance on snow
6%
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205/55 R19 97 H £159
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Falken EuroWinter HS02
FalkenUpper-middle
EuroWinter HS02
AUTOEXPRESS'26#7AUTOMOTORSPORT'25#9ADAC'24#7
6.5
Price from£117
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%
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205/55 R19 97 V £117
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205/55 R19 tyre test

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Best tyres in your size

Dry

1. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 3
84%
2. Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
79%
3. Michelin Alpin 6
74%
4. Michelin Alpin 7
73%
5. Triangle WInterX TW401
73%
6. Kumho WinterCraft WP52
73%
7. Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
72%
8. Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
69%
9. Imperial SnowDragon UHP
68%
10. Semperit Speed-Grip 5
67%
11. Bridgestone Blizzak 6
66%
12. Vredestein Wintrac Pro
65%
13. Barum Polaris 6
62%
14. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
60%
15. FALKEN EUROWINTER HS02
57%

Wet

1. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 3
91%
2. Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
75%
3. Vredestein Wintrac Pro+
74%
4. Bridgestone Blizzak 6
71%
5. Michelin Alpin 6
70%
6. Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
70%
7. Michelin Alpin 7
69%
8. Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
69%
9. Vredestein Wintrac Pro
67%
10. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
63%
11. Kleber Krisalp HP3
62%
12. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
59%
13. Semperit Speed-Grip 5
59%
14. Triangle WInterX TW401
58%
15. FALKEN EUROWINTER HS02
57%

Snow

1. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
91%
2. Kleber Krisalp HP3
84%
3. Michelin Alpin 7
82%
4. Dunlop Winter
79%
5. Barum Polaris 6
74%
6. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 3
74%
7. Bridgestone Blizzak 6
73%
8. Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
68%
9. Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
67%
10. Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
65%
11. Michelin Alpin 6
63%
12. Nexen Winguard Sport 3
59%
13. Uniroyal WinterExpert
58%
14. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
58%
15. Semperit Speed-Grip 5
57%

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Customer reviews

144 customer reviews for tyres in this size
Michelin ALPIN 6 3.9/5 (34) Michelin Alpin 5 3.7/5 (28) Kleber KRISALP HP3 3.5/5 (28) Continental WinterContact TS 870 P 4/5 (26) GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ 3.8/5 (15) Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 3.1/5 (5) Toyo Snowprox S954 1.5/5 (4) Gripmax Status Pro Winter 3.2/5 (4)

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Did you know ...?

205/55 R19 doesn't belong to the most popular dimensions for winter tyres - there are 6 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 (205mm), which means the sidewall height has 112.75 mm. The wheel diameter is R19, which means it fits to a 19 inch/482.6mm diameter wheel. The total circumference of the tyre is 2224.56 mm, which is very similar to 285/35 R20(2222.68 mm), 215/70 R16(2222.36 mm), 285/40 R19(2232.42 mm), 245/35 R21(2214.51 mm), 215/65 R17(2234.61 mm), 225/55 R18(2213.88 mm), 275/45 R18(2213.88 mm). There are multiple speed indexes available for winter tyres in 205/55 R19: H(210km/h), V(240km/h), W(270km/h). The same goes for weight indexes: 97.

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