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215/45 R17 - Best winter tyres 2025 - market overview, tests, reviews

Blizzak LM-005

bridgestone
4.5/5
£152

KRISALP HP3

kleber
4.45/5
£116

WinGuard Sport 2 WU7

nexen
3.45/5
£82

Best winter tyres in tests (2025)

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4.85/5

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

The UltraGrip Performance 3 is one of the best tyres we have seen in the tests and on top of that it's top discipline is snow performance while maintaining great properties on wet, which makes it a great candidate for snowy climates.
  • wet-handling
    Exceptional handling on the wet
  • aquaplaning-longitudinal
    Very good aquaplaning resistance
  • dry-handling
    Great handling on dry roads
  • snow-traction
    Exceptional traction on snow
  • dry-braking
    Short braking distance on dry roads
    • -
4.85/5
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
2
2024AUTOBILD245/45 R18Exemplary
3
2024TYRE REVIEWS235/35 R19Highly recommended
2
2024AUTOBILD235/35 R19Exemplary
3
2024Autozeitung215/55 R17Recommended
1
2024ADAC215/55 R17Good
9
2024AUTOBILD205/55 R16-
2
2024AUTOBILD205/55 R16Exemplary
2
2024ADAC205/55 R16Good
2
2023Automotorsport255/45 R20Very good
5
2023Tyre Reviews225/45 R18Highly recommended
3
2023Autobild225/45 R18-
2
2023Autobild225/45 R18Exemplary
3
2023Autoexpress225/45 R17Recommended
2
2023Sportauto225/40 R18Very good
1
2023Autobild225/40 R18Test winner

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4.9/5

Continental WinterContact TS 870

Continental has been dominating the winter tyre segment for years, and the TS870 is no different. It is very well-balanced and offers great mileage, making the premium price point worthwhile in the long run.
  • aquaplaning-longitudinal
    Very good aquaplaning resistance
  • wet-handling
    Exceptional handling on the wet
  • snow-braking
    Short braking distance on snow
  • dry-handling
    Great handling on dry roads
  • dry-braking
    Short braking distance on dry roads
    • -
4.9/5
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
8
2024AUTOBILD205/55 R16-
1
2024AUTOBILD205/55 R16Exemplary
1
2024ADAC205/55 R16Good
1
2023Autoexpress225/45 R17Test winner
1
2023ADAC225/45 R17Good
1
2022Autoexpress225/45 R19-
2
2022Tyre Reviews225/45 R17Highly recommended
1
2022Autozeitung225/45 R17Test winner
1
2022Autoklub ČR225/45 R17-
1
2022ADAC215/60 R16Good
1
2022ADAC185/65 R15Good
1
2021TÜV225/45 R17-
4
2021Autobild205/55 R16-
1
2021Autobild205/55 R16Exemplary
2
2021AutoMotorSport195/55 R16Very good

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3.35/5

Semperit Speed-Grip 5

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.
  • aquaplaning-longitudinal
    Very good aquaplaning resistance
    • wet-handling
      Poor handling on the wet
    • wet-braking
      Longer braking distance on wet roads
3.35/5
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
3
2024AUTOBILD205/55 R16Exemplary
6
2024AUTOBILD205/55 R16-
4
2024ADAC215/55 R17Satisfactory
6
2023ADAC225/45 R17Satisfactory
16
2023Autobild225/45 R18Satisfactory
19
2023Autobild225/45 R18-
3
2022ADAC185/65 R15Good
10
2022Autobild215/55 R17Good
5
2022Tyre Reviews225/45 R17-

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3.45/5

Michelin Alpin 6

The Alpin 6 was introduced back in 2019, but still holds up surprisingly well compared to the current competitors. It's pricey, but Michelin promises it will maintain it's performance during the whole lifespan, which is rarely tested.
  • wet-handling
    Exceptional handling on the wet
  • snow-traction
    Exceptional traction on snow
  • dry-handling
    Great handling on dry roads
  • wet-braking
    Short braking distance on wet roads
  • aquaplaning-longitudinal
    Very good aquaplaning resistance
    • price-value-ratio
      Bad value for the money
3.45/5
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
5
2024Autozeitung215/55 R17-
5
2024AUTOBILD205/55 R16-
5
2024AUTOBILD205/55 R16Exemplary
3
2024ADAC205/55 R16Good
6
2023Autoexpress225/45 R17-
2
2023ADAC205/60 R16Good
2
2023ADAC225/45 R17Good
6
2022Autoexpress225/45 R19-
3
2022Autozeitung225/45 R17Highly recommended
3
2022Autoklub ČR225/45 R17-
7
2022Tyre Reviews225/45 R17-
4
2022ADAC215/60 R16Good
3
2022Autobild215/55 R17-
1
2022Autobild215/55 R17Exemplary
4
2022ADAC185/65 R15Good

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Michelin Alpin 6 ( 215/45 R17 91V XL )
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£189
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4.35/5

Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005

A great winter tyre with balanced handling characteristics. Great in the wet, but slightly less durable than newer models.
  • aquaplaning-longitudinal
    Very good aquaplaning resistance
  • wet-braking
    Short braking distance on wet roads
  • wet-handling
    Exceptional handling on the wet
  • snow-traction
    Exceptional traction on snow
  • rolling-resistance
    Low rolling resistance/low fuel consumption
    • mileage
      Low mileage
    • price-value-ratio
      Bad value for the money
4.35/5
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
1
2024Autozeitung215/55 R17Test winner
5
2024AUTOBILD235/35 R19Good
1
2023Tyre Reviews225/45 R18Test winner
8
2023Autobild225/60 R18Conditionally recommended
1
2023Autobild225/45 R18-
10
2023Autobild225/45 R18Satisfactory
2
2023Autoexpress225/45 R17Recommended
5
2023Autobild225/40 R18Good
1
2023Automotorsport255/45 R20Outstanding
1
2023Sportauto225/40 R18Very good
15
2023ADAC225/45 R17Satisfactory
1
2023ARBÖ235/55 R18Highly recommended
6
2023ADAC205/60 R16Good
3
2023Tyre Reviews235/60 R18Highly recommended
1
2022Autobild215/55 R17-

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Bridgestone Blizzak LM 005 ( 215/45 R17 91V XL EVc )
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4.45/5

Dunlop Winter Sport 5

While being somehow dated as it was introduced back in 2015, it received some midlife updates and still holds up with the current models, at least in smaller dimensions. At the right price, it could be a great choice.
  • snow-braking
    Short braking distance on snow
  • wet-handling
    Exceptional handling on the wet
  • snow-traction
    Exceptional traction on snow
  • aquaplaning-longitudinal
    Very good aquaplaning resistance
  • snow-handling
    Great handling on snow
    • noise-exterior
      High drive-by noise levels
    • price-value-ratio
      Bad value for the money
4.45/5
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
5
2024ADAC205/55 R16Satisfactory
2
2024ADAC215/55 R17Good
4
2024AUTOBILD235/35 R19Exemplary
11
2024AUTOBILD205/55 R16-
7
2024AUTOBILD205/55 R16Good
7
2023Autobild225/45 R18Good
4
2023ADAC225/45 R17Good
1
2023ADAC205/60 R16Good
15
2023Autobild225/45 R18-
2
2022ADAC215/60 R16Good
8
2022Autobild215/55 R17-
4
2022Autobild215/55 R17Exemplary
8
2021Autobild205/55 R16Good
2
2021Autobild205/55 R16-
5
2021Autobild225/45 R18Good

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Dunlop Winter Sport 5 ( 215/45 R17 91V XL )
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£164
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3.4/5

Vredestein Wintrac Pro

Wintrac Pro is a winter option from a dutch manufacturer that is getting a bit outdated, but on wet and dry roads it still holds up with the premium segment. It has some minor weaknesses on snow, but for a lower than premium price it could be a good deal.
  • wet-handling
    Exceptional handling on the wet
  • snow-traction
    Exceptional traction on snow
  • wet-braking
    Short braking distance on wet roads
  • snow-braking
    Short braking distance on snow
  • dry-braking
    Short braking distance on dry roads
    • rolling-resistance
      High rolling resistance/high fuel consumption
    • mileage
      Low mileage
    • price-value-ratio
      Bad value for the money
3.4/5
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
7
2024Autozeitung215/55 R17-
10
2024STRAßENVERKEHR235/55 R18Good
7
2024AUTOBILD235/35 R19Good
3
2024ADAC215/55 R17Good
6
2024AUTOBILD245/45 R18Good
6
2023Automotorsport255/45 R20Good
5
2023Autobild225/60 R18Good
17
2023Autobild225/45 R18-
7
2023Autoexpress225/45 R17-
7
2023Autobild225/40 R18Good
5
2023Sportauto225/40 R18Good
8
2023Autobild225/45 R18Good
5
2023ADAC225/45 R17Satisfactory
8
2023Tyre Reviews225/45 R18-
6
2022Autobild245/40 R19Satisfactory

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Vredestein Wintrac Pro ( 215/45 R17 91V XL )
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£154
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3.2/5

Uniroyal WinterExpert

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.
    -
    • dry-braking
      Longer braking distance on dry roads
    • dry-handling
      Poor handling on dry roads
    • wet-braking
      Longer braking distance on wet roads
    • wet-handling
      Poor handling on the wet
3.2/5
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
7
2024AUTOBILD205/55 R16-
9
2024AUTOBILD205/55 R16Good
14
2023ADAC205/60 R16Satisfactory
11
2023Autobild225/45 R18-
12
2023Autobild225/45 R18Satisfactory
17
2022Autobild215/55 R17-
19
2022Autobild215/55 R17Satisfactory
14
2022ADAC215/60 R16Satisfactory
7
2022AutoMotorSport245/45 R19Sufficient

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Uniroyal WinterExpert ( 215/45 R17 91V XL EVc )
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£118
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Winter Expert FR XL EV
- In stock
£137
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£137 Buy
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3.25/5

Firestone WinterHawk 4

The Winterhawk 4 is a tyre with mixed ratings as there are tests where the tyre was not recommended. Common criticisms include longer braking distances and significant understeer
  • snow-handling
    Great handling on snow
  • wet-braking
    Short braking distance on wet roads
  • snow-traction
    Exceptional traction on snow
  • snow-braking
    Short braking distance on snow
  • noise-exterior
    Low drive-by noise levels
    • dry-braking
      Longer braking distance on dry roads
    • dry-handling
      Poor handling on dry roads
3.25/5
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
10
2024ADAC215/55 R17Satisfactory
18
2024AUTOBILD205/55 R16Satisfactory
10
2024AUTOBILD205/55 R16-
9
2023Autobild225/60 R18Not recommended
20
2023Autobild225/45 R18Not recommended
6
2023Autobild225/45 R18-
7
2023ADAC205/60 R16Good
5
2022AutoMotorSport245/45 R19Good
16
2022Autobild215/55 R17Satisfactory
14
2022Autobild215/55 R17-
9
2022ADAC185/65 R15Satisfactory
5
2021Autozeitung235/55 R18Highly recommended
12
2021ADAC225/50 R17Satisfactory
10
2021Autobild205/55 R16Satisfactory
5
2021Autobild205/55 R16-

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Firestone Winterhawk 4 ( 215/45 R17 91V XL EVc )
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£99
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4.2/5

BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2

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.
  • snow-braking
    Short braking distance on snow
  • snow-traction
    Exceptional traction on snow
  • snow-circle-cornering
    Great handling on snow
  • noise-exterior
    Low drive-by noise levels
  • aquaplaning-longitudinal
    Very good aquaplaning resistance
    • wet-handling
      Poor handling on the wet
    • wet-braking
      Longer braking distance on wet roads
4.2/5
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
10
2024AUTOBILD205/55 R16Good
13
2024AUTOBILD205/55 R16-
8
2023ADAC205/60 R16Satisfactory
4
2023Autobild225/45 R18Good
5
2023Autobild225/45 R18-
6
2022Autobild215/55 R17-
5
2022ADAC185/65 R15Satisfactory
9
2022Autobild215/55 R17Good
5
2021ADAC195/65 R15Satisfactory
7
2021Autobild205/55 R16-
11
2021Autobild205/55 R16Satisfactory
8
2021Autobild225/45 R18Satisfactory
4
2021AutoMotorSport195/55 R16Good
2
2020AutoMotorSport225/50 R17Very good
2
2020ACE225/50 R17Recommended

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3.65/5

Kleber Krisalp HP3

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.
  • snow-braking
    Short braking distance on snow
  • snow-traction
    Exceptional traction on snow
  • aquaplaning-longitudinal
    Very good aquaplaning resistance
  • snow-handling
    Great handling on snow
  • noise-exterior
    Low drive-by noise levels
    • dry-handling
      Poor handling on dry roads
3.65/5
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
16
2024AUTOBILD205/55 R16-
8
2024AUTOBILD205/55 R16Good
11
2023Autobild225/45 R18Satisfactory
10
2023ADAC205/60 R16Satisfactory
4
2023Autobild225/45 R18-
11
2022Autobild215/55 R17Good
8
2022Tyre Reviews225/45 R17-
7
2022ADAC215/60 R16Satisfactory
16
2022Autobild215/55 R17-
11
2021Autobild205/55 R16-
3
2021Autobild205/55 R16Exemplary
4
2021ADAC225/50 R17Satisfactory
7
2020Autobild245/45 R18-
8
2020ADAC235/55 R17Satisfactory
5
2020Autobild245/45 R18Exemplary

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3.25/5

Firestone Winterhawk 4

The Winterhawk 4 is a tyre with mixed ratings as there are tests where the tyre was not recommended. Common criticisms include longer braking distances and significant understeer
  • snow-handling
    Great handling on snow
  • wet-braking
    Short braking distance on wet roads
  • snow-traction
    Exceptional traction on snow
  • snow-braking
    Short braking distance on snow
  • noise-exterior
    Low drive-by noise levels
    • dry-braking
      Longer braking distance on dry roads
    • dry-handling
      Poor handling on dry roads
3.25/5
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
10
2024ADAC215/55 R17Satisfactory
18
2024AUTOBILD205/55 R16Satisfactory
10
2024AUTOBILD205/55 R16-
9
2023Autobild225/60 R18Not recommended
20
2023Autobild225/45 R18Not recommended
6
2023Autobild225/45 R18-
7
2023ADAC205/60 R16Good
5
2022AutoMotorSport245/45 R19Good
16
2022Autobild215/55 R17Satisfactory
14
2022Autobild215/55 R17-
9
2022ADAC185/65 R15Satisfactory
5
2021Autozeitung235/55 R18Highly recommended
12
2021ADAC225/50 R17Satisfactory
10
2021Autobild205/55 R16Satisfactory
5
2021Autobild205/55 R16-

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2.55/5

Falken Eurowinter HS02

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.
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      -
2.55/5
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
7
2024ADAC205/55 R16Satisfactory
22
2024AUTOBILD205/55 R16-
11
2023ADAC205/60 R16Satisfactory

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2.95/5

Fulda Kristall Control HP2

Kristall Control HP2 is an affordable snow specialist with some compromises in the wet and dry handling and braking.
  • snow-braking
    Short braking distance on snow
  • aquaplaning-longitudinal
    Very good aquaplaning resistance
  • snow-traction
    Exceptional traction on snow
  • price-value-ratio
    Good value for the money
  • ride-comfort
    Comfortable ride
    • wet-handling
      Poor handling on the wet
    • noise-exterior
      High drive-by noise levels
    • wet-braking
      Longer braking distance on wet roads
2.95/5
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
19
2024AUTOBILD205/55 R16Satisfactory
20
2024AUTOBILD205/55 R16-
9
2023ADAC205/60 R16Satisfactory
23
2023Autobild225/45 R18-
18
2022Autobild215/55 R17-
6
2022Autozeitung225/45 R17-
18
2021Autobild205/55 R16-
16
2021Autobild205/55 R16Satisfactory
11
2021ADAC225/50 R17Satisfactory
6
2020ACE225/50 R17Recommended
11
2020Autobild245/45 R18Good
17
2020Autobild245/45 R18-
18
2019Autobild225/45 R17-
12
2019Autobild225/45 R17Good
4
2018Autobild195/65 R15Exemplary

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Best tyres in your size

Dry

1. FALKEN EUROWINTER HS02
92%
2. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
81%
3. Continental WinterContact TS 870
81%
4. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
77%
5. Michelin Alpin 6
74%
6. Vredestein Wintrac Pro
66%
7. Toyo Observe S944
62%
8. Semperit Speed-Grip 5
61%
9. Dunlop Winter Sport 5
52%
10. Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
52%

Wet

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870
88%
2. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
87%
3. Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
81%
4. Dunlop Winter Sport 5
70%
5. Michelin Alpin 6
70%
6. Vredestein Wintrac Pro
66%
7. Kleber Krisalp HP3
63%
8. Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
61%
9. Semperit Speed-Grip 5
61%
10. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
60%

Snow

1. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
90%
2. Kleber Krisalp HP3
84%
3. Continental WinterContact TS 870
82%
4. Dunlop Winter Sport 5
79%
5. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
72%
6. Fulda Kristall Control HP2
70%
7. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
66%
8. Uniroyal WinterExpert
64%
9. Michelin Alpin 6
63%
10. Semperit Speed-Grip 5
58%

Comfort

1. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
84%
2. Continental WinterContact TS 870
82%
3. Kleber Krisalp HP3
78%
4. Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
76%
5. Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
74%
6. FALKEN EUROWINTER HS02
69%
7. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
61%
8. Michelin Alpin 6
60%
9. Toyo Observe S944
57%
10. Uniroyal WinterExpert
52%

Economy

1. Uniroyal WinterExpert
91%
2. Semperit Speed-Grip 5
91%
3. Continental WinterContact TS 870
88%
4. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
85%
5. Dunlop Winter Sport 5
79%
6. Fulda Kristall Control HP2
73%
7. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
69%
8. Firestone Winterhawk 4
63%
9. Michelin Alpin 6
59%
10. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
57%

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