205/65 R17 - Best winter tyres 2025 - market overview, tests, reviews
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Best winter tyres in tests (2025)
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
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.
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
6 | 2024 | ADAC | 215/55 R17 | Satisfactory |
2 | 2024 | Autozeitung | 215/55 R17 | Highly recommended |
2 | 2024 | STRAßENVERKEHR | 235/55 R18 | Very good |
4 | 2024 | TYRE REVIEWS | 235/35 R19 | Recommended |
2 | 2024 | AUTOBILD | 245/45 R18 | Exemplary |
3 | 2024 | AUTOBILD | 235/35 R19 | Exemplary |
4 | 2023 | Automotorsport | 255/45 R20 | Very good |
1 | 2023 | Tyre Reviews | 235/60 R18 | Test winner |
4 | 2023 | ARBÖ | 235/55 R18 | Recommended |
1 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/60 R18 | Test winner |
7 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | - |
3 | 2023 | Tyre Reviews | 225/45 R18 | Highly recommended |
4 | 2023 | Sportauto | 225/40 R18 | Very good |
3 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/40 R18 | Exemplary |
4 | 2023 | ADAC | 205/60 R16 | Good |
| Shop | Product | Stock | Availability | Shipping | Price | Action |
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WinterContact TS 870 P
- In stock
£162
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WinterContact TS 870 P | In stock | Free shipping | £162 |
Buy
tyres.pneus.online.uk
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Continental WinterContact TS 870 P ( 205/65 R17 96V EVc )
- In stock
£184
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Continental WinterContact TS 870 P ( 205/65 R17 96V EVc ) | In stock | Free shipping | £184 |
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mytyres.co.uk
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205/65 R17 tyre test Personalize
Best tyres in your size
Dry
1.
Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
79%
Wet
1.
Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
72%
Snow
1.
Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
63%
Comfort
1.
Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
73%
Economy
1.
Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
94%
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Did you know ...?
205/65 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 - 65 is height of the tyre, which is calculated as 65% of the tyre width (205mm), which means the sidewall height has 133.25 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 2193.77 mm, which is very similar to 275/30 R21(2194.09 mm), 225/65 R16(2195.66 mm), 195/75 R16(2195.66 mm), 155/70 R19(2197.86 mm), 275/35 R20(2200.69 mm), 225/70 R15(2186.55 mm), 265/45 R18(2185.61 mm). There are multiple speed indexes available for winter tyres in 205/65 R17: H(210km/h), V(240km/h). The same goes for weight indexes: 96, 100.
