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Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
MichelinPremium
Pilot Alpin 5
AUTOBILD'25#1SPORTAUTO'25#1AUTOZEITUNG'25#2
10.0
Price from£164
Expert summary
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.
Recommended
#1
2026
theTire Lab.comRecommended#1 Winter tires 2026
Performance
Snow braking
100%
Dry braking
99%
Snow traction
95%
+7
Aquaplaning - longitudal
66%
Aquaplaning - cross
55%
Interior noise
47%
Test results
AUTOBILD2025225/40 R18#1(Exemplary)
SPORTAUTO2025275/35 R19#1(Outstanding)
AUTOZEITUNG2025245/45 R19#2(Highly recommended)
ADAC2025225/40 R18#2(Good)
AUTOBILD2025225/40 R18#2(-)
AUTOBILD2024235/35 R19#1(Exemplary)
AUTOBILD2024245/45 R18#1(Exemplary)
TYREREVIEWS2024235/35 R19#1(Test winner)
AUTOBILD2023225/45 R18#1(Test winner)
TYREREVIEWS2023225/45 R18#1(Test winner)
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Price variants (2)
225/50 R17 98 H MO
B B 70dB
£164
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£164
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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk
tyres-pneus-online.co.uk
£172
In stock · Free shipping
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225/50 R17 98 H runflat
B D 68dB
£179
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mytyres.co.uk
£179
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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk
£192
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Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
GoodyearPremium
UltraGrip Performance 3
ADAC'25#1AUTOBILD'25#1AUTOZEITUNG'25#1
9.5
Price from£117
Expert summary
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.
Recommended
#5
2026
theTire Lab.comRecommended#5 Winter tires 2026
Performance
Snow braking
100%
Wet handling
89%
Wet circle cornering
87%
+7
Aquaplaning - longitudal
74%
Comfort
69%
Interior noise
63%
Test results
ADAC2025225/40 R18#1(Good)
AUTOBILD2025215/55 R17#1(Exemplary)
AUTOZEITUNG2025245/45 R19#1(Highly recommended)
REIFENTESTER2025215/55 R17#2(Good)
AUTOEXPRESS2025225/45 R17#2(-)
SPORTAUTO2025275/35 R19#3(Very good)
AUTOBILD2025225/40 R18#3(-)
AUTOBILD2025235/50 R19#4(Good)
AUTOBILD2025225/40 R18#5(Good)
ADAC2024215/55 R17#1(Good)
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Price variants (4)
225/50 R17 94 H XL EVR
B D 71dB
£117
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mytyres.co.uk
£117
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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk
tyres-pneus-online.co.uk
£169
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225/50 R17 98 H EVR
C C 71dB
£128
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mytyres.co.uk
£128
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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk
tyres-pneus-online.co.uk
£139
In stock · Free shipping
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225/50 R17 98 H XL *, EDR
C B 71dB
£135
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mytyres.co.uk
£135
In stock · Free shipping
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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk
tyres-pneus-online.co.uk
£194
In stock · Free shipping
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225/50 R17 98 V XL EVR
C C 71dB
£133
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mytyres.co.uk
£133
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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk
£157
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Continental WinterContact TS 870
ContinentalPremium
WinterContact TS 870
AUTOEXPRESS'25#1ADAC'24#1AUTOBILD'24#1
9.9
Price from£133
Expert summary
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.
Recommended
#2
2026
theTire Lab.comRecommended#2 Winter tires 2026
Performance
Wet circle cornering
94%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
88%
Aquaplaning - cross
88%
+6
Comfort
74%
Dry braking
66%
Snow traction
65%
Test results
AUTOEXPRESS2025225/45 R17#1(Test winner)
ADAC2024205/55 R16#1(Good)
AUTOBILD2024205/55 R16#1(Exemplary)
AUTOBILD2024205/55 R16#8(-)
ADAC2023225/45 R17#1(Good)
AUTOEXPRESS2023225/45 R17#1(Test winner)
ADAC2022185/65 R15#1(Good)
AUTOKLUBCR2022225/45 R17#1(-)
AUTOZEITUNG2022225/45 R17#1(Test winner)
AUTOEXPRESS2022225/45 R19#1(-)
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Price variants (2)
225/50 R17 98 H
B C 70dB
£133
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mytyres.co.uk
£133
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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk
tyres-pneus-online.co.uk
£154
In stock · Free shipping
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225/50 R17 98 V XL EVc
B C 70dB
£137
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mytyres.co.uk
£137
In stock · Free shipping
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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk
tyres-pneus-online.co.uk
£171
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4
Dunlop Winter
DunlopPremium
Winter
AUTOBILD'25#1AUTOBILD'25#2
9.6
Price from£102
Recommended
#4
2026
theTire Lab.comRecommended#4 Winter tires 2026
Performance
Snow traction
100%
Comfort
100%
Exterior noise
100%
+5
Wet circle cornering
47%
Dry handling
42%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
26%
Test results
AUTOBILD2025225/40 R18#1(-)
AUTOBILD2025225/40 R18#2(Exemplary)
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Price variants (1)
225/50 R17 98 V
C C 71dB
£102
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mytyres.co.uk
£102
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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk
£149
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Michelin Alpin 7
MichelinPremium
Alpin 7
AUTOZURNAL'25#1AUTOMOTORSPORT'25#3AUTOBILD'25#3
8.5
Price from£135
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.
Performance
Comfort
84%
Exterior noise
83%
Snow handling
81%
+6
Interior noise
57%
Wet circle cornering
55%
Wet braking
54%
Test results
AUTOZURNAL2025215/65 R17#1(Very good)
AUTOMOTORSPORT2025215/55 R17#3(Very good)
AUTOBILD2025235/50 R19#3(Exemplary)
AUTOEXPRESS2025225/45 R17#4(-)
REIFENTESTER2025215/55 R17#5(Good)
AUTOBILD2025215/55 R17#6(Good)
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Price variants (2)
225/50 R17 94 H XL
B C 71dB
£135
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mytyres.co.uk
£135
In stock · Free shipping
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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk
tyres-pneus-online.co.uk
£164
In stock · Free shipping
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225/50 R17 98 V XL
B C 71dB
£150
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mytyres.co.uk
£150
In stock · Free shipping
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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk
tyres-pneus-online.co.uk
£178
In stock · Free shipping
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6
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
BridgestonePremium
Blizzak 6
AUTOBILD'25#1SPORTAUTO'25#2AUTOEXPRESS'25#3
9.2
Price from£138
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
#8
2026
theTire Lab.comRecommended#8 Winter tires 2026
Performance
Wet circle cornering
79%
Comfort
78%
Snow traction
76%
+6
Dry braking
53%
Exterior noise
52%
Interior noise
29%
Test results
AUTOBILD2025235/50 R19#1(Test winner)
SPORTAUTO2025275/35 R19#2(Very good)
AUTOEXPRESS2025225/45 R17#3(-)
REIFENTESTER2025215/55 R17#3(Good)
AUTOBILD2025225/40 R18#3(Exemplary)
ADAC2025225/40 R18#3(Good)
AUTOZEITUNG2025245/45 R19#4(Highly recommended)
AUTOBILD2025225/40 R18#6(-)
AUTOMOTORSPORT2025215/55 R17#6(Very good)
AUTOBILD2025215/55 R17#7(Good)
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Price variants (2)
225/50 R17 98 V XL Enliten / EV
B C 70dB
£138
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mytyres.co.uk
£138
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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk
£155
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7
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
KumhoUpper-middle
WinterCraft WP52+
AUTOBILD'25#4AUTOBILD'25#4AUTOBILD'25#5
8.7
Price from£94
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.
Recommended
#11
2026
theTire Lab.comRecommended#11 Winter tires 2026
Performance
Dry braking
95%
Wet braking
93%
Wet handling
88%
+5
Snow traction
47%
Comfort
42%
Aquaplaning - cross
31%
Test results
AUTOBILD2025225/40 R18#4(Good)
AUTOBILD2025225/40 R18#4(-)
AUTOBILD2025215/55 R17#5(Good)
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Price variants (3)
225/50 R17 94 H
B C 72dB
£109
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mytyres.co.uk
£109
In stock · Free shipping
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225/50 R17 94 H
B C 72dB
£105
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mytyres.co.uk
£105
In stock · Free shipping
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225/50 R17 98 V
A C 72dB
£94
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mytyres.co.uk
£94
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8
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
ContinentalPremium
WinterContact TS 870 P
REIFENTESTER'25#1AUTOMOTORSPORT'25#1AUTOBILD'25#1
9.4
Price from£158
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
#7
2026
theTire Lab.comRecommended#7 Winter tires 2026
Performance
Snow braking
100%
Aquaplaning - cross
84%
Dry handling
83%
+7
Aquaplaning - longitudal
66%
Wet handling
66%
Snow traction
65%
Test results
REIFENTESTER2025215/55 R17#1(Good)
AUTOMOTORSPORT2025215/55 R17#1(Outstanding)
AUTOBILD2025235/50 R19#1(Exemplary)
AUTOBILD2025215/55 R17#3(Exemplary)
AUTOZEITUNG2025245/45 R19#5(Highly recommended)
ADAC2025225/40 R18#6(Good)
AUTOBILD2025225/40 R18#7(Good)
AUTOBILD2025225/40 R18#13(-)
AUTOZEITUNG2024215/55 R17#2(Highly recommended)
STRAßENVERKEHR2024235/55 R18#2(Very good)
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Price variants (2)
225/50 R17 98 H XL EVc, MO
B C 71dB
£158
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£158
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9
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
HankookUpper-middle
W462 Winter i*cept RS3
AUTOBILD'25#2AUTOMOTORSPORT'25#4ADAC'24#4
8.2
Price from£106
Expert summary
There aren’t many things to dislike about the Winter i*cept RS3, except perhaps for slightly lower mileage and higher rolling resistance. For its price, it performs well in all weather conditions.
Performance
Aquaplaning - longitudal
87%
Aquaplaning - cross
84%
Dry handling
83%
+6
Exterior noise
53%
Interior noise
41%
Dry braking
38%
Test results
AUTOBILD2025215/55 R17#2(Exemplary)
AUTOMOTORSPORT2025215/55 R17#4(Very good)
ADAC2024205/55 R16#4(Satisfactory)
AUTOZEITUNG2024215/55 R17#4(Recommended)
ADAC2024215/55 R17#5(Satisfactory)
AUTOBILD2024205/55 R16#6(Good)
AUTOBILD2024205/55 R16#14(-)
AUTOEXPRESS2023225/45 R17#4(-)
ADAC2023205/60 R16#5(Good)
ADAC2023225/45 R17#7(Satisfactory)
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Price variants (5)
225/50 R17 94 H
B D 72dB
£106
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£106
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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk
£140
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225/50 R17 94 H mfs
B D 72dB
£116
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mytyres.co.uk
£116
In stock · Free shipping
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225/50 R17 98 V mfs XL
B C 72dB
£120
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mytyres.co.uk
£120
In stock · Free shipping
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225/50 R17 98 V
B C 72dB
£125
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mytyres.co.uk
£125
In stock · Free shipping
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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk
tyres-pneus-online.co.uk
£137
In stock · Free shipping
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225/50 R17 98 V mfs XL
B C 72dB
£145
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mytyres.co.uk
£145
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10
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
DunlopPremium
Winter Sport 5
ADAC'25#4ADAC'24#2AUTOBILD'24#4
8.6
Price from£143
Expert summary
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.
Performance
Comfort
83%
Aquaplaning - cross
82%
Snow traction
79%
+6
Dry handling
48%
Dry braking
43%
Exterior noise
35%
Test results
ADAC2025225/40 R18#4(Good)
ADAC2024215/55 R17#2(Good)
AUTOBILD2024235/35 R19#4(Exemplary)
ADAC2024205/55 R16#5(Satisfactory)
AUTOBILD2024205/55 R16#7(Good)
AUTOBILD2024205/55 R16#11(-)
ADAC2023205/60 R16#1(Good)
ADAC2023225/45 R17#4(Good)
AUTOBILD2023225/45 R18#7(Good)
AUTOBILD2023225/45 R18#15(-)
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Price variants (8)
225/50 R17 94 H
B C 72dB
£148
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mytyres.co.uk
£148
In stock · Free shipping
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225/50 R17 98 H
C C 72dB
£152
mytyres.co.uk
mytyres.co.uk
£152
In stock · Free shipping
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225/50 R17 98 V
C C 72dB
£143
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mytyres.co.uk
£143
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11
Barum Polaris 6
BarumBudget
Polaris 6
AUTOZURNAL'25#2AUTOBILD'25#9AUTOBILD'25#10
8.3
Price from£101
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
Comfort
100%
Exterior noise
100%
Snow traction
79%
+5
Dry handling
51%
Aquaplaning - cross
38%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
36%
Test results
AUTOZURNAL2025215/65 R17#2(Good)
AUTOBILD2025225/40 R18#9(Good)
AUTOBILD2025225/40 R18#10(-)
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Price variants (2)
225/50 R17 98 H
C B 72dB
£101
mytyres.co.uk
mytyres.co.uk
£101
In stock · Free shipping
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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk
tyres-pneus-online.co.uk
£122
In stock · Free shipping
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225/50 R17 98 V
C B 72dB
£101
mytyres.co.uk
mytyres.co.uk
£101
In stock · Free shipping
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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk
tyres-pneus-online.co.uk
£122
In stock · Free shipping
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12
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
PirelliPremium
Cinturato Winter 2
REIFENTESTER'25#6AUTOMOTORSPORT'25#7AUTOBILD'25#8
7.2
Price from£125
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
Exterior noise
74%
Snow handling
72%
Wet circle cornering
70%
+7
Dry handling
36%
Aquaplaning - cross
34%
Snow braking
0%
Test results
REIFENTESTER2025215/55 R17#6(Good)
AUTOMOTORSPORT2025215/55 R17#7(Good)
AUTOBILD2025215/55 R17#8(Good)
AUTOBILD2025225/40 R18#10(Good)
AUTOBILD2024205/55 R16#4(-)
AUTOZEITUNG2024215/55 R17#6(-)
ADAC2024215/55 R17#7(Satisfactory)
ADAC2024205/55 R16#11(Sufficient)
AUTOBILD2024205/55 R16#13(Satisfactory)
AUTOEXPRESS2023225/45 R17#5(-)
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Price variants (3)
225/50 R17 98 V £125
mytyres.co.uk
mytyres.co.uk
£125
In stock · Free shipping
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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk
£142
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13
Uniroyal WinterExpert
UniroyalUpper-middle
WinterExpert
AUTOBILD'25#5AUTOBILD'25#8ADAC'25#12
8.1
Price from£108
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
Snow traction
67%
Wet circle cornering
63%
Aquaplaning - cross
61%
+6
Dry handling
40%
Wet handling
37%
Dry braking
34%
Test results
AUTOBILD2025225/40 R18#5(-)
AUTOBILD2025225/40 R18#8(Good)
ADAC2025225/40 R18#12(Satisfactory)
AUTOBILD2024205/55 R16#7(-)
AUTOBILD2024205/55 R16#9(Good)
AUTOBILD2023225/45 R18#11(-)
AUTOBILD2023225/45 R18#12(Satisfactory)
ADAC2023205/60 R16#14(Satisfactory)
AUTOMOTORSPORT2022245/45 R19#7(Sufficient)
ADAC2022215/60 R16#14(Satisfactory)
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Price variants (2)
225/50 R17 98 H £108
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mytyres.co.uk
£108
In stock · Free shipping
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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk
£134
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225/50 R17 98 V £119
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mytyres.co.uk
£119
In stock · Free shipping
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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk
£135
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14
Nokian Snowproof 2
NokianUpper-middle
Snowproof 2
REIFENTESTER'25#7ADAC'24#6AUTOBILD'24#27
7.3
Price from£101
Expert summary
The Snowproof 2 is the new version of the very popular first generation. As is usual for the nordic brand, It's great on snow while being more affordable than the premium brands.
Performance
Aquaplaning - cross
96%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
86%
Wet circle cornering
73%
+5
Snow handling
31%
Snow traction
23%
Exterior noise
9%
Test results
REIFENTESTER2025215/55 R17#7(Good)
ADAC2024205/55 R16#6(Satisfactory)
AUTOBILD2024205/55 R16#27(-)
ARBO2023235/55 R18#4(Recommended)
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Price variants (2)
225/50 R17 94 H XL
B C 69dB
£121
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mytyres.co.uk
£121
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225/50 R17 98 H Aramid Sidewalls
B C 69dB
£101
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£101
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Pirelli Cinturato Winter 3
PirelliPremium
Cinturato Winter 3
AUTOBILD'25#9
8.0
Price from£144
Test results
AUTOBILD2025225/40 R18#9(-)
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Price variants (1)
225/50 R17 98 V
A C 72dB
£144
mytyres.co.uk
mytyres.co.uk
£144
In stock · Free shipping
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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk
tyres-pneus-online.co.uk
£178
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16
Kleber Krisalp HP3
KleberUpper-middle
Krisalp HP3
ADAC'25#7AUTOBILD'25#12AUTOBILD'25#14
8.0
Price from£110
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 traction
88%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
84%
Snow handling
77%
+6
Wet braking
53%
Wet handling
49%
Dry handling
31%
Test results
ADAC2025225/40 R18#7(Satisfactory)
AUTOBILD2025225/40 R18#12(-)
AUTOBILD2025225/40 R18#14(Satisfactory)
AUTOBILD2024205/55 R16#8(Good)
AUTOBILD2024205/55 R16#16(-)
AUTOBILD2023225/45 R18#4(-)
ADAC2023205/60 R16#10(Satisfactory)
AUTOBILD2023225/45 R18#11(Satisfactory)
ADAC2022215/60 R16#7(Satisfactory)
TYREREVIEWS2022225/45 R17#8(-)
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Price variants (3)
225/50 R17 94 H £111
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mytyres.co.uk
£111
In stock · Free shipping
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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk
tyres-pneus-online.co.uk
£143
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225/50 R17 98 H XL £114
mytyres.co.uk
mytyres.co.uk
£114
In stock · Free shipping
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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk
tyres-pneus-online.co.uk
£138
In stock · Free shipping
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225/50 R17 98 V XL £110
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17
Falken Eurowinter HS02 Pro
FalkenUpper-middle
Eurowinter HS02 Pro
AUTOBILD'25#9AUTOBILD'25#9AUTOBILD'25#20
6.6
Price from£98
Expert summary
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.
Performance
Dry braking
74%
Exterior noise
73%
Dry handling
61%
+6
Snow traction
30%
Aquaplaning - cross
30%
Snow handling
27%
Test results
AUTOBILD2025215/55 R17#9(Good)
AUTOBILD2025235/50 R19#9(Sufficient)
AUTOBILD2025225/40 R18#20(Satisfactory)
AUTOBILD2025225/40 R18#20(-)
STRAßENVERKEHR2024235/55 R18#8(Good)
AUTOBILD2024245/45 R18#10(Satisfactory)
AUTOMOTORSPORT2023255/45 R20#7(Satisfactory)
AUTOBILD2023225/60 R18#7(Satisfactory)
SPORTAUTO2023225/40 R18#9(Satisfactory)
AUTOBILD2023225/40 R18#9(Satisfactory)
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225/50 R17 98 V
B D 68dB
£98
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18
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
BFGoodrichUpper-middle
G-FORCE WINTER 2
AUTOBILD'25#11AUTOBILD'25#12AUTOBILD'24#10
8.2
Price from£115
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
Snow traction
94%
Snow handling
90%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
89%
+6
Wet handling
44%
Wet circle cornering
39%
Dry handling
35%
Test results
AUTOBILD2025225/40 R18#11(-)
AUTOBILD2025225/40 R18#12(Good)
AUTOBILD2024205/55 R16#10(Good)
AUTOBILD2024205/55 R16#13(-)
AUTOBILD2023225/45 R18#4(Good)
AUTOBILD2023225/45 R18#5(-)
ADAC2023205/60 R16#8(Satisfactory)
ADAC2022185/65 R15#5(Satisfactory)
AUTOBILD2022215/55 R17#6(-)
AUTOBILD2022215/55 R17#9(Good)
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225/50 R17 98 H £116
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225/50 R17 98 V £115
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Semperit Speed-Grip 5
SemperitBudget
Speed-Grip 5
AUTOBILD'25#11ADAC'25#14AUTOBILD'25#15
8.0
Price from£93
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%
Aquaplaning - cross
84%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
82%
+6
Wet circle cornering
45%
Snow traction
40%
Wet handling
36%
Test results
AUTOBILD2025225/40 R18#11(Good)
ADAC2025225/40 R18#14(Satisfactory)
AUTOBILD2025225/40 R18#15(-)
AUTOBILD2024205/55 R16#3(Exemplary)
ADAC2024215/55 R17#4(Satisfactory)
AUTOBILD2024205/55 R16#6(-)
ADAC2023225/45 R17#6(Satisfactory)
AUTOBILD2023225/45 R18#16(Satisfactory)
AUTOBILD2023225/45 R18#19(-)
ADAC2022185/65 R15#3(Good)
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225/50 R17 98 H
B C 72dB
£93
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£144
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225/50 R17 98 V
B C 72dB
£97
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£97
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£146
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Firestone Winterhawk 4
FirestoneUpper-middle
Winterhawk 4
AUTOBILD'25#7AUTOBILD'25#16ADAC'25#18
6.3
Price from£90
Expert summary
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
Performance
Exterior noise
81%
Snow handling
80%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
76%
+6
Comfort
44%
Dry handling
28%
Dry braking
15%
Test results
AUTOBILD2025225/40 R18#7(-)
AUTOBILD2025225/40 R18#16(Satisfactory)
ADAC2025225/40 R18#18(Sufficient)
AUTOBILD2024205/55 R16#10(-)
ADAC2024215/55 R17#10(Satisfactory)
AUTOBILD2024205/55 R16#18(Satisfactory)
AUTOBILD2023225/45 R18#6(-)
ADAC2023205/60 R16#7(Good)
AUTOBILD2023225/60 R18#9(Not recommended)
AUTOBILD2023225/45 R18#20(Not recommended)
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225/50 R17 98 H
B C 71dB
£103
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£103
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£151
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225/50 R17 98 V
B C 71dB
£90
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£90
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21
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
ToyoBudget
Observe Winter Sport 1
AUTOBILD'25#8AUTOBILD'25#17
7.4
Price from£103
Performance
Wet circle cornering
100%
Comfort
100%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
90%
+5
Dry braking
53%
Snow traction
16%
Snow handling
5%
Test results
AUTOBILD2025225/40 R18#8(-)
AUTOBILD2025225/40 R18#17(Satisfactory)
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225/50 R17 98 V £103
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22
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
FuldaBudget
Kristall Control HP2
ADAC'25#13AUTOBILD'25#18AUTOBILD'25#18
6.8
Price from£100
Expert summary
Kristall Control HP2 is an affordable snow specialist with some compromises in the wet and dry handling and braking.
Performance
Aquaplaning - cross
91%
Snow traction
79%
Interior noise
77%
+6
Exterior noise
24%
Wet handling
18%
Wet circle cornering
16%
Test results
ADAC2025225/40 R18#13(Satisfactory)
AUTOBILD2025225/40 R18#18(Satisfactory)
AUTOBILD2025225/40 R18#18(-)
AUTOBILD2024205/55 R16#19(Satisfactory)
AUTOBILD2024205/55 R16#20(-)
ADAC2023205/60 R16#9(Satisfactory)
AUTOBILD2023225/45 R18#23(-)
AUTOZEITUNG2022225/45 R17#6(-)
AUTOBILD2022215/55 R17#18(-)
ADAC2021225/50 R17#11(Satisfactory)
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225/50 R17 94 H
C D 71dB
£137
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225/50 R17 98 H
C C 72dB
£100
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225/50 R17 98 V
C C 72dB
£103
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Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906
YokohamaUpper-middle
BluEarth Winter V906
AUTOZEITUNG'25#8AUTOBILD'25#28ADAC'24#8
5.5
Price from£94
Performance
Wet circle cornering
88%
Dry braking
84%
Dry handling
78%
+6
Aquaplaning - longitudal
39%
Snow handling
14%
Snow traction
4%
Test results
AUTOZEITUNG2025245/45 R19#8(-)
AUTOBILD2025225/40 R18#28(-)
ADAC2024215/55 R17#8(Satisfactory)
AUTOBILD2024205/55 R16#19(-)
AUTOBILD2024205/55 R16#20(Satisfactory)
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225/50 R17 94 H
B D 71dB
£94
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225/50 R17 98 V
B D 71dB
£94
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Sportiva Snow Win 3
SportivaBudget
Snow Win 3
AUTOBILD'25#21
5.7
Price from£113
Test results
AUTOBILD2025225/40 R18#21(-)
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25
Sava Eskimo HP2
SavaBudget
Eskimo HP2
AUTOBILD'25#23AUTOBILD'24#23ADAC'23#14
6.2
Price from£97
Performance
Interior noise
80%
Comfort
79%
Snow traction
60%
+6
Aquaplaning - longitudal
16%
Exterior noise
13%
Wet circle cornering
8%
Test results
AUTOBILD2025225/40 R18#23(-)
AUTOBILD2024205/55 R16#23(-)
ADAC2023225/45 R17#14(Satisfactory)
ADAC2022215/60 R16#9(Satisfactory)
AUTOBILD2022215/55 R17#22(-)
ADAC2021225/50 R17#10(Satisfactory)
AUTOBILD2021205/55 R16#13(-)
AUTOBILD2021205/55 R16#17(Satisfactory)
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225/50 R17 98 V
C C 72dB
£97
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Debica Frigo HP2
DebicaBudget
Frigo HP2
AUTOBILD'25#27AUTOBILD'23#18AUTOBILD'23#18
5.6
Price from£90
Expert summary
The winter model of the polish brand that belongs to Goodyear is great on snow, but has extended wet and dry braking distances and increased rolling resistance.
Performance
Snow traction
74%
Snow handling
68%
Comfort
54%
+5
Wet braking
18%
Wet circle cornering
15%
Exterior noise
12%
Test results
AUTOBILD2025225/40 R18#27(-)
AUTOBILD2023225/45 R18#18(Conditionally recommended)
AUTOBILD2023225/45 R18#18(-)
AUTOBILD2022215/55 R17#24(-)
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225/50 R17 98 V
C C 72dB
£90
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Rotalla Ice-Plus S210
RotallaBudget
Ice-Plus S210
AUTOBILD'25#31
3.7
Price from£69
Test results
AUTOBILD2025225/40 R18#31(-)
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225/50 R17 98 V XL£69
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225/50 R17 tyre test

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Best tyres in your size

Dry

1. Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
92%
2. Apollo Aspire XP Winter
79%
3. Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
78%
4. Continental WinterContact TS 870
77%
5. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
77%
6. Michelin Alpin 7
76%
7. Michelin Alpin 6
74%
8. Triangle WInterX TW401
73%
9. Kumho WinterCraft WP52
73%
10. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
71%
11. Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
71%
12. Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
70%
13. Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
68%
14. Yokohama BluEarth-Winter V906
67%
15. Semperit Speed-Grip 5
65%

Wet

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
87%
2. Continental WinterContact TS 870
84%
3. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
76%
4. Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
73%
5. Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
71%
6. Bridgestone Blizzak 6
70%
7. Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
70%
8. Michelin Alpin 6
70%
9. Apollo Aspire XP Winter
69%
10. Michelin Alpin 7
68%
11. Dunlop Winter Sport 5
67%
12. Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
67%
13. Vredestein Wintrac Pro
67%
14. Nokian Snowproof 2
65%
15. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
63%

Snow

1. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
91%
2. Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
87%
3. Kleber Krisalp HP3
84%
4. Michelin Alpin 7
81%
5. Continental WinterContact TS 870
78%
6. Dunlop Winter Sport 5
76%
7. Barum Polaris 6
74%
8. Bridgestone Blizzak 6
73%
9. Nokian Snowproof 2
70%
10. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
68%
11. Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
68%
12. Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
68%
13. Fulda Kristall Control HP2
68%
14. Viking WinTech
67%
15. Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
67%

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Customer reviews

295 customer reviews for tyres in this size
Michelin Alpin A4 4.3/5 (49) Continental WinterContact TS 860 3.6/5 (44) Dunlop SP WINTER SPORT 3D 3.5/5 (36) Falken Eurowinter HS449 4/5 (33) Michelin ALPIN 6 3.8/5 (27) Kleber KRISALP HP3 3.5/5 (25) Michelin Alpin 5 3.6/5 (22) Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 3.7/5 (20) Falken EuroWinter HS01 3.7/5 (20) Barum Polaris 3 3.6/5 (19)

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225/50 R17 doesn't belong to the most popular dimensions for winter tyres - there are 126 tyre models available, which can be compared to 225/55 R17, 215/65 R16, 215/55 R16. Let's break down the sizing - 50 is height of the tyre, which is calculated as 50% of the tyre width (225mm), which means the sidewall height has 112.5 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 2063.4 mm, which is very similar to 285/35 R18(2063.08 mm), 205/55 R17(2064.97 mm), 160/70 R17(2060.26 mm), 295/25 R20(2059.31 mm), 245/30 R20(2057.74 mm), 245/35 R19(2054.92 mm), 295/30 R19(2072.19 mm). There are multiple speed indexes available for winter tyres in 225/50 R17: H(210km/h), R(170km/h), S(180km/h), T(190km/h), V(240km/h). The same goes for weight indexes: 94, 98, 110.

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