215/45 R17 - Best winter tyres 2025 - market overview, tests, reviews
Blizzak LM-005
KRISALP HP3
WinGuard Sport 2 WU7
Best winter tyres in tests (2025) Speed index
Q (160 km/h) R (170 km/h) S (180 km/h) T (190 km/h) H (210 km/h) V (240 km/h) W (270 km/h) Y (300 km/h)
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.
Exceptional handling on the wet
Very good aquaplaning resistance
Great handling on dry roads
Exceptional traction on snow
Short braking distance on dry roads Rank Year Organization Size Rating 2
2024 AUTOBILD 245/45 R18 Exemplary 3
2024 TYRE REVIEWS 235/35 R19 Highly recommended 2
2024 AUTOBILD 235/35 R19 Exemplary 3
2024 Autozeitung 215/55 R17 Recommended 1
2024 ADAC 215/55 R17 Good 9
2024 AUTOBILD 205/55 R16 - 2
2024 AUTOBILD 205/55 R16 Exemplary 2
2024 ADAC 205/55 R16 Good 2
2023 Automotorsport 255/45 R20 Very good 5
2023 Tyre Reviews 225/45 R18 Highly recommended 3
2023 Autobild 225/45 R18 - 2
2023 Autobild 225/45 R18 Exemplary 3
2023 Autoexpress 225/45 R17 Recommended 2
2023 Sportauto 225/40 R18 Very good 1
2023 Autobild 225/40 R18 Test winner
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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.
Very good aquaplaning resistance
Exceptional handling on the wet
Short braking distance on snow
Great handling on dry roads
Short braking distance on dry roads Rank Year Organization Size Rating 8
2024 AUTOBILD 205/55 R16 - 1
2024 AUTOBILD 205/55 R16 Exemplary 1
2024 ADAC 205/55 R16 Good 1
2023 Autoexpress 225/45 R17 Test winner 1
2023 ADAC 225/45 R17 Good 1
2022 Autoexpress 225/45 R19 - 2
2022 Tyre Reviews 225/45 R17 Highly recommended 1
2022 Autozeitung 225/45 R17 Test winner 1
2022 Autoklub ČR 225/45 R17 - 1
2022 ADAC 215/60 R16 Good 1
2022 ADAC 185/65 R15 Good 1
2021 TÜV 225/45 R17 - 4
2021 Autobild 205/55 R16 - 1
2021 Autobild 205/55 R16 Exemplary 2
2021 AutoMotorSport 195/55 R16 Very good
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Continental WinterContact TS 870 ( 215/45 R17 91H XL EVc )
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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.
Very good aquaplaning resistance
Poor handling on the wet
Longer braking distance on wet roads Rank Year Organization Size Rating 3
2024 AUTOBILD 205/55 R16 Exemplary 6
2024 AUTOBILD 205/55 R16 - 4
2024 ADAC 215/55 R17 Satisfactory 6
2023 ADAC 225/45 R17 Satisfactory 16
2023 Autobild 225/45 R18 Satisfactory 19
2023 Autobild 225/45 R18 - 3
2022 ADAC 185/65 R15 Good 10
2022 Autobild 215/55 R17 Good 5
2022 Tyre Reviews 225/45 R17 -
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Semperit Speed-Grip 5 ( 215/45 R17 91V XL EVc )
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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.
Exceptional handling on the wet
Exceptional traction on snow
Great handling on dry roads
Short braking distance on wet roads
Very good aquaplaning resistance Rank Year Organization Size Rating 5
2024 Autozeitung 215/55 R17 - 5
2024 AUTOBILD 205/55 R16 - 5
2024 AUTOBILD 205/55 R16 Exemplary 3
2024 ADAC 205/55 R16 Good 6
2023 Autoexpress 225/45 R17 - 2
2023 ADAC 205/60 R16 Good 2
2023 ADAC 225/45 R17 Good 6
2022 Autoexpress 225/45 R19 - 3
2022 Autozeitung 225/45 R17 Highly recommended 3
2022 Autoklub ČR 225/45 R17 - 7
2022 Tyre Reviews 225/45 R17 - 4
2022 ADAC 215/60 R16 Good 3
2022 Autobild 215/55 R17 - 1
2022 Autobild 215/55 R17 Exemplary 4
2022 ADAC 185/65 R15 Good
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Michelin Alpin 6 ( 215/45 R17 91V XL )
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Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 A great winter tyre with balanced handling characteristics. Great in the wet, but slightly less durable than newer models.
Very good aquaplaning resistance
Short braking distance on wet roads
Exceptional handling on the wet
Exceptional traction on snow
Low rolling resistance/low fuel consumption
Low mileage
Bad value for the money Rank Year Organization Size Rating 1
2024 Autozeitung 215/55 R17 Test winner 5
2024 AUTOBILD 235/35 R19 Good 1
2023 Tyre Reviews 225/45 R18 Test winner 8
2023 Autobild 225/60 R18 Conditionally recommended 1
2023 Autobild 225/45 R18 - 10
2023 Autobild 225/45 R18 Satisfactory 2
2023 Autoexpress 225/45 R17 Recommended 5
2023 Autobild 225/40 R18 Good 1
2023 Automotorsport 255/45 R20 Outstanding 1
2023 Sportauto 225/40 R18 Very good 15
2023 ADAC 225/45 R17 Satisfactory 1
2023 ARBÖ 235/55 R18 Highly recommended 6
2023 ADAC 205/60 R16 Good 3
2023 Tyre Reviews 235/60 R18 Highly recommended 1
2022 Autobild 215/55 R17 -
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Bridgestone Blizzak LM 005 ( 215/45 R17 91V XL EVc )
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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.
Short braking distance on snow
Exceptional handling on the wet
Exceptional traction on snow
Very good aquaplaning resistance
Great handling on snow
High drive-by noise levels
Bad value for the money Rank Year Organization Size Rating 5
2024 ADAC 205/55 R16 Satisfactory 2
2024 ADAC 215/55 R17 Good 4
2024 AUTOBILD 235/35 R19 Exemplary 11
2024 AUTOBILD 205/55 R16 - 7
2024 AUTOBILD 205/55 R16 Good 7
2023 Autobild 225/45 R18 Good 4
2023 ADAC 225/45 R17 Good 1
2023 ADAC 205/60 R16 Good 15
2023 Autobild 225/45 R18 - 2
2022 ADAC 215/60 R16 Good 8
2022 Autobild 215/55 R17 - 4
2022 Autobild 215/55 R17 Exemplary 8
2021 Autobild 205/55 R16 Good 2
2021 Autobild 205/55 R16 - 5
2021 Autobild 225/45 R18 Good
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Dunlop Winter Sport 5 ( 215/45 R17 91V XL )
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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.
Exceptional handling on the wet
Exceptional traction on snow
Short braking distance on wet roads
Short braking distance on snow
Short braking distance on dry roads
High rolling resistance/high fuel consumption
Low mileage
Bad value for the money Rank Year Organization Size Rating 7
2024 Autozeitung 215/55 R17 - 10
2024 STRAßENVERKEHR 235/55 R18 Good 7
2024 AUTOBILD 235/35 R19 Good 3
2024 ADAC 215/55 R17 Good 6
2024 AUTOBILD 245/45 R18 Good 6
2023 Automotorsport 255/45 R20 Good 5
2023 Autobild 225/60 R18 Good 17
2023 Autobild 225/45 R18 - 7
2023 Autoexpress 225/45 R17 - 7
2023 Autobild 225/40 R18 Good 5
2023 Sportauto 225/40 R18 Good 8
2023 Autobild 225/45 R18 Good 5
2023 ADAC 225/45 R17 Satisfactory 8
2023 Tyre Reviews 225/45 R18 - 6
2022 Autobild 245/40 R19 Satisfactory
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Vredestein Wintrac Pro ( 215/45 R17 91V XL )
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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.
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Longer braking distance on dry roads
Poor handling on dry roads
Longer braking distance on wet roads
Poor handling on the wet Rank Year Organization Size Rating 7
2024 AUTOBILD 205/55 R16 - 9
2024 AUTOBILD 205/55 R16 Good 14
2023 ADAC 205/60 R16 Satisfactory 11
2023 Autobild 225/45 R18 - 12
2023 Autobild 225/45 R18 Satisfactory 17
2022 Autobild 215/55 R17 - 19
2022 Autobild 215/55 R17 Satisfactory 14
2022 ADAC 215/60 R16 Satisfactory 7
2022 AutoMotorSport 245/45 R19 Sufficient
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Winter Expert FR XL EV
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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
Great handling on snow
Short braking distance on wet roads
Exceptional traction on snow
Short braking distance on snow
Low drive-by noise levels
Longer braking distance on dry roads
Poor handling on dry roads Rank Year Organization Size Rating 10
2024 ADAC 215/55 R17 Satisfactory 18
2024 AUTOBILD 205/55 R16 Satisfactory 10
2024 AUTOBILD 205/55 R16 - 9
2023 Autobild 225/60 R18 Not recommended 20
2023 Autobild 225/45 R18 Not recommended 6
2023 Autobild 225/45 R18 - 7
2023 ADAC 205/60 R16 Good 5
2022 AutoMotorSport 245/45 R19 Good 16
2022 Autobild 215/55 R17 Satisfactory 14
2022 Autobild 215/55 R17 - 9
2022 ADAC 185/65 R15 Satisfactory 5
2021 Autozeitung 235/55 R18 Highly recommended 12
2021 ADAC 225/50 R17 Satisfactory 10
2021 Autobild 205/55 R16 Satisfactory 5
2021 Autobild 205/55 R16 -
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Firestone Winterhawk 4 ( 215/45 R17 91V XL EVc )
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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.
Short braking distance on snow
Exceptional traction on snow
Great handling on snow
Low drive-by noise levels
Very good aquaplaning resistance
Poor handling on the wet
Longer braking distance on wet roads Rank Year Organization Size Rating 10
2024 AUTOBILD 205/55 R16 Good 13
2024 AUTOBILD 205/55 R16 - 8
2023 ADAC 205/60 R16 Satisfactory 4
2023 Autobild 225/45 R18 Good 5
2023 Autobild 225/45 R18 - 6
2022 Autobild 215/55 R17 - 5
2022 ADAC 185/65 R15 Satisfactory 9
2022 Autobild 215/55 R17 Good 5
2021 ADAC 195/65 R15 Satisfactory 7
2021 Autobild 205/55 R16 - 11
2021 Autobild 205/55 R16 Satisfactory 8
2021 Autobild 225/45 R18 Satisfactory 4
2021 AutoMotorSport 195/55 R16 Good 2
2020 AutoMotorSport 225/50 R17 Very good 2
2020 ACE 225/50 R17 Recommended
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BF Goodrich g-Force Winter 2 ( 215/45 R17 91H XL )
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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.
Short braking distance on snow
Exceptional traction on snow
Very good aquaplaning resistance
Great handling on snow
Low drive-by noise levels
Poor handling on dry roads Rank Year Organization Size Rating 16
2024 AUTOBILD 205/55 R16 - 8
2024 AUTOBILD 205/55 R16 Good 11
2023 Autobild 225/45 R18 Satisfactory 10
2023 ADAC 205/60 R16 Satisfactory 4
2023 Autobild 225/45 R18 - 11
2022 Autobild 215/55 R17 Good 8
2022 Tyre Reviews 225/45 R17 - 7
2022 ADAC 215/60 R16 Satisfactory 16
2022 Autobild 215/55 R17 - 11
2021 Autobild 205/55 R16 - 3
2021 Autobild 205/55 R16 Exemplary 4
2021 ADAC 225/50 R17 Satisfactory 7
2020 Autobild 245/45 R18 - 8
2020 ADAC 235/55 R17 Satisfactory 5
2020 Autobild 245/45 R18 Exemplary
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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
Great handling on snow
Short braking distance on wet roads
Exceptional traction on snow
Short braking distance on snow
Low drive-by noise levels
Longer braking distance on dry roads
Poor handling on dry roads Rank Year Organization Size Rating 10
2024 ADAC 215/55 R17 Satisfactory 18
2024 AUTOBILD 205/55 R16 Satisfactory 10
2024 AUTOBILD 205/55 R16 - 9
2023 Autobild 225/60 R18 Not recommended 20
2023 Autobild 225/45 R18 Not recommended 6
2023 Autobild 225/45 R18 - 7
2023 ADAC 205/60 R16 Good 5
2022 AutoMotorSport 245/45 R19 Good 16
2022 Autobild 215/55 R17 Satisfactory 14
2022 Autobild 215/55 R17 - 9
2022 ADAC 185/65 R15 Satisfactory 5
2021 Autozeitung 235/55 R18 Highly recommended 12
2021 ADAC 225/50 R17 Satisfactory 10
2021 Autobild 205/55 R16 Satisfactory 5
2021 Autobild 205/55 R16 -
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Firestone Winterhawk 4 ( 215/45 R17 91V XL EVc )
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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.
Rank Year Organization Size Rating 7
2024 ADAC 205/55 R16 Satisfactory 22
2024 AUTOBILD 205/55 R16 - 11
2023 ADAC 205/60 R16 Satisfactory
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Falken EUROWINTER HS02 ( 215/45 R17 91V XL, BLK )
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Fulda Kristall Control HP2 Kristall Control HP2 is an affordable snow specialist with some compromises in the wet and dry handling and braking.
Short braking distance on snow
Very good aquaplaning resistance
Exceptional traction on snow
Good value for the money
Comfortable ride
Poor handling on the wet
High drive-by noise levels
Longer braking distance on wet roads Rank Year Organization Size Rating 19
2024 AUTOBILD 205/55 R16 Satisfactory 20
2024 AUTOBILD 205/55 R16 - 9
2023 ADAC 205/60 R16 Satisfactory 23
2023 Autobild 225/45 R18 - 18
2022 Autobild 215/55 R17 - 6
2022 Autozeitung 225/45 R17 - 18
2021 Autobild 205/55 R16 - 16
2021 Autobild 205/55 R16 Satisfactory 11
2021 ADAC 225/50 R17 Satisfactory 6
2020 ACE 225/50 R17 Recommended 11
2020 Autobild 245/45 R18 Good 17
2020 Autobild 245/45 R18 - 18
2019 Autobild 225/45 R17 - 12
2019 Autobild 225/45 R17 Good 4
2018 Autobild 195/65 R15 Exemplary
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Best tyres in your size
1.
FALKEN EUROWINTER HS02
92%
2.
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
81%
3.
Continental WinterContact TS 870
81%
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Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
77%
6.
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
66%
8.
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
61%
9.
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
52%
10.
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
52%
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Continental WinterContact TS 870
88%
2.
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
87%
3.
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
81%
4.
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
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%
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%
10.
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
58%
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%
10.
Uniroyal WinterExpert
52%
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%
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GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
69%
8.
Firestone Winterhawk 4
63%
10.
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
57%
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Did you know ...?
215/45 R17 doesn't belong to the most popular dimensions for winter tyres - there are 30 tyre models available, which can be compared to
185/55 R16 ,
205/60 R16 ,
195/45 R16 . Let's break down the sizing - 45 is height of the tyre, which is calculated as 45% of the tyre width (215mm), which means the sidewall height has 96.75 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 1964.44 mm, which is very similar to 160/60 R17
(1959.73 mm) , 205/60 R15
(1969.78 mm) , 245/40 R17
(1972.29 mm) , 185/60 R16
(1974.18 mm) , 195/70 R14
(1974.81 mm) , 245/35 R18
(1975.12 mm) , 190/50 R17
(1953.44 mm) . There are multiple speed indexes available for winter tyres in 215/45 R17: H
(210km/h) , T
(190km/h) , V
(240km/h) , W
(270km/h) . The same goes for weight indexes: 91, 110. You can find 215/45 R17 on 38 car models - mainly
Toyota ,
Opel ,
Alfa Romeo ,
Subaru ,
Ford .