225/45 R19 - Best winter tyres 2025 - market overview, tests, reviews
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Best winter tyres in tests (2025)
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
This is currently the best rated tyre we have and there is a reason for it - it combines sportiness on snow and dry and very good safety margins on the wet. It’s designed to maintain the joy of driving, even on winter tyres, but still manages to be safe at all times. 100% recommended.
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 2024 | AUTOBILD | 245/45 R18 | Exemplary |
1 | 2024 | TYRE REVIEWS | 235/35 R19 | Test winner |
1 | 2024 | AUTOBILD | 235/35 R19 | Exemplary |
2 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | - |
1 | 2023 | Tyre Reviews | 225/45 R18 | Test winner |
1 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | Test winner |
3 | 2023 | Sportauto | 225/40 R18 | Very good |
1 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/40 R18 | Test winner |
1 | 2022 | AutoMotorSport | 245/45 R19 | Very good |
4 | 2022 | Autobild | 245/40 R19 | Good |
2 | 2021 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | Test winner |
2 | 2021 | Tyre Reviews | 225/40 R18 | Test winner |
2 | 2020 | Autobild | 245/45 R18 | - |
1 | 2020 | Autobild | 245/45 R18 | Exemplary |
1 | 2020 | ADAC | 235/55 R17 | Good |
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.
| 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 |
| Shop | Product | Stock | Availability | Shipping | Price | Action |
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Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 ( 225/45 R19 96V XL EVR )
- In stock
£203
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Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 ( 225/45 R19 96V XL EVR ) | In stock | Free shipping | £203 |
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Ultragrip Performance 3 XL
- In stock
£227
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Ultragrip Performance 3 XL | In stock | Free shipping | £227 |
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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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Continental WinterContact TS 870 P ( 225/45 R19 96V XL EVc )
- In stock
£231
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Continental WinterContact TS 870 P ( 225/45 R19 96V XL EVc ) | In stock | Free shipping | £231 |
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WinterContact TS 870 P XL
- In stock
£236
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WinterContact TS 870 P XL | In stock | Free shipping | £236 |
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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.
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2 | 2022 | Autoexpress | 225/45 R19 | - |
5 | 2024 | AUTOBILD | 235/35 R19 | Good |
1 | 2024 | Autozeitung | 215/55 R17 | Test winner |
1 | 2023 | Tyre Reviews | 225/45 R18 | Test winner |
8 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/60 R18 | Conditionally recommended |
1 | 2023 | Automotorsport | 255/45 R20 | Outstanding |
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 |
3 | 2023 | Tyre Reviews | 235/60 R18 | Highly recommended |
1 | 2023 | Sportauto | 225/40 R18 | Very good |
15 | 2023 | ADAC | 225/45 R17 | Satisfactory |
6 | 2023 | ADAC | 205/60 R16 | Good |
1 | 2023 | ARBÖ | 235/55 R18 | Highly recommended |
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
Hankook sneaked in between the traditional premium tyres again with its Icept Evo3. It excels in aquaplaning resistance, which is crucial for european winters.
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5 | 2024 | AUTOBILD | 245/45 R18 | Exemplary |
6 | 2024 | AUTOBILD | 235/35 R19 | Good |
4 | 2024 | TYRE REVIEWS | 235/35 R19 | Recommended |
8 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | - |
6 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | Good |
4 | 2023 | Tyre Reviews | 225/45 R18 | Highly recommended |
6 | 2023 | Sportauto | 225/40 R18 | Good |
4 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/40 R18 | Exemplary |
2 | 2022 | Autobild | 245/40 R19 | Exemplary |
1 | 2021 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | Test winner |
3 | 2021 | Tyre Reviews | 225/40 R18 | - |
6 | 2020 | Autobild | 245/45 R18 | Exemplary |
5 | 2020 | Autobild | 245/45 R18 | - |
2 | 2020 | Autobild | 225/40 R18 | Exemplary |
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.
| 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 |
| Shop | Product | Stock | Availability | Shipping | Price | Action |
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Dunlop Winter Sport 5 ( 225/45 R19 96V XL )
- In stock
£172
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Dunlop Winter Sport 5 ( 225/45 R19 96V XL ) | In stock | Free shipping | £172 |
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Winter Sport 5 MFS XL
- In stock
£218
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Winter Sport 5 MFS XL | In stock | Free shipping | £218 |
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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.
| 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 |
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
The Cinturato Winter 2 is enjoyable to drive and offers safety in all conditions. However, some tests have described its dry handling as sluggish.
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
4 | 2022 | Autoexpress | 225/45 R19 | - |
6 | 2024 | Autozeitung | 215/55 R17 | - |
11 | 2024 | ADAC | 205/55 R16 | Sufficient |
4 | 2024 | AUTOBILD | 205/55 R16 | - |
13 | 2024 | AUTOBILD | 205/55 R16 | Satisfactory |
7 | 2024 | ADAC | 215/55 R17 | Satisfactory |
5 | 2023 | Autoexpress | 225/45 R17 | - |
9 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | - |
6 | 2023 | Tyre Reviews | 225/45 R18 | Recommended |
5 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | Good |
12 | 2023 | ADAC | 225/45 R17 | Satisfactory |
7 | 2023 | Sportauto | 225/40 R18 | Good |
6 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/40 R18 | Good |
7 | 2022 | Autoklub ČR | 225/45 R17 | - |
4 | 2022 | Tyre Reviews | 225/45 R17 | Recommended |
Falken Eurowinter HS02 Pro
EuroWinter HS02 is very good and quite sporty on dry and wet, but lacks some performance on the snow which is the reason for the not so good test results. Weaknesses in aquaplaning and rolling resistance doesn't help either.
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
8 | 2024 | STRAßENVERKEHR | 235/55 R18 | Good |
10 | 2024 | AUTOBILD | 245/45 R18 | Satisfactory |
9 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/40 R18 | Satisfactory |
9 | 2023 | Sportauto | 225/40 R18 | Satisfactory |
10 | 2023 | Tyre Reviews | 225/45 R18 | - |
17 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | Conditionally recommended |
20 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | - |
7 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/60 R18 | Satisfactory |
7 | 2023 | Automotorsport | 255/45 R20 | Satisfactory |
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
| 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 | - |
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
EuroWinter HS02 is very good and quite sporty on dry and wet, but lacks some performance on the snow which is the reason for the not so good test results. Weaknesses in aquaplaning and rolling resistance doesn't help either.
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
8 | 2024 | STRAßENVERKEHR | 235/55 R18 | Good |
10 | 2024 | AUTOBILD | 245/45 R18 | Satisfactory |
9 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/40 R18 | Satisfactory |
9 | 2023 | Sportauto | 225/40 R18 | Satisfactory |
10 | 2023 | Tyre Reviews | 225/45 R18 | - |
17 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | Conditionally recommended |
20 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | - |
7 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/60 R18 | Satisfactory |
7 | 2023 | Automotorsport | 255/45 R20 | Satisfactory |
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.
| 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 |
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
| 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 | - |
Cars with 225/45 R19 tyres
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Best tyres in your size
Dry
1.
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
93%
2.
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
81%
3.
Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
79%
4.
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
77%
5.
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
72%
6.
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
70%
7.
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
66%
8.
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
62%
9.
Toyo Observe S944
62%
10.
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
61%
Wet
1.
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
87%
2.
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
81%
3.
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
81%
4.
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
79%
5.
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
72%
6.
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
70%
7.
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
67%
8.
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
66%
9.
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
66%
10.
Kleber Krisalp HP3
63%
Snow
1.
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
87%
2.
Kleber Krisalp HP3
84%
3.
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
79%
4.
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
74%
5.
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
72%
6.
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
66%
7.
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
65%
8.
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
64%
9.
Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
63%
10.
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
58%
Comfort
1.
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
89%
2.
Kleber Krisalp HP3
78%
3.
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
76%
4.
Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
73%
5.
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
67%
6.
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
61%
7.
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
61%
8.
Toyo Observe S944
57%
9.
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
52%
10.
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
47%
Economy
1.
Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
94%
2.
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
91%
3.
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
85%
4.
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
79%
5.
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
71%
6.
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
69%
7.
Firestone Winterhawk 4
63%
8.
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
63%
9.
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
56%
10.
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
47%
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Side-by-side comparisons
Did you know ...?
225/45 R19 doesn't belong to the most popular dimensions for winter tyres - there are 16 tyre models available, which can be compared to 195/50 R15, 165/65 R14, 190/55 R17. Let's break down the sizing - 45 is height of the tyre, which is calculated as 45% of the tyre width (225mm), which means the sidewall height has 101.25 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 2152.31 mm, which is very similar to 295/30 R20(2151.99 mm), 215/65 R16(2154.82 mm), 185/75 R16(2148.54 mm), 255/35 R20(2156.7 mm), 255/40 R19(2157.02 mm), 255/45 R18(2157.33 mm), 225/50 R18(2143.19 mm). There are multiple speed indexes available for winter tyres in 225/45 R19: H(210km/h), T(190km/h), V(240km/h), W(270km/h). The same goes for weight indexes: 92, 96, 110. You can find 225/45 R19 on 10 car models - mainly Infiniti, Nissan, BMW, Dodge, Mazda.
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