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225/60 R17 - Best winter tyres 2024 - market overview, tests, reviews
Table of contents:
Best winter tyres in tests (2024)
1. Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
Tested 3x in 2024, 13x in total.
Test results:
- Test winner - AUTOBILD 2023 225/45 R18
- Test winner - TYREREVIEWS 2023 225/45 R18
- Test winner - AUTOBILD 2023 225/40 R18
Pluses:
- Exceptional traction on snow
- Great handling on snow
- Exceptional handling on the wet
- Low drive-by noise levels
- Great handling on dry roads
Minuses:
- -
2. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
Tested 3x in 2024, 6x in total.
Test results:
- Test winner - AUTOBILD 2023 225/60 R18
- Recommended by TYREREVIEWS 2023 235/60 R18
- Recommended by AUTOMOTORSPORT 2023 255/45 R20
Pluses:
- Low drive-by noise levels
- Great handling on snow
- Exceptional traction on snow
- Short braking distance on dry roads
- Short braking distance on snow
Minuses:
- -
3. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
Tested 2x in 2024, 13x in total.
Test results:
- Recommended by SPORTAUTO 2023 225/40 R18
Pluses:
- Exceptional traction on snow
- Great handling on snow
- Exceptional handling on the wet
- Low drive-by noise levels
- Great handling on dry roads
Minuses:
- -
225/60 R17 tyre test
Best tyres in your size
Wet
Wet braking, Wet handling, Wet circle cornering, …
Dry
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Noise
Interior noise, Exterior noise
Costs
Mileage, Fuel consumption, Rolling resistance, …
Price
225/60 R17
3. Toyo Observe S944
£132
225/60 R17 tyre ranking based on test results
Tests usually don't cover the whole market - here is our selection what not to miss when shopping for tyres in this size.
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225/60 R17 doesn't belong to the most popular dimensions for winter tyres - there are 53 tyre models available, which can be compared to 225/65 R17, 245/45 R19, 245/40 R18. Let's break down the sizing - 60 is height of the tyre, which is calculated as 60% of the tyre width (225mm), which means the sidewall height has 135 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 2204.77 mm, which is very similar to 245/50 R18(2206.03 mm), 245/55 R17(2203.2 mm), 275/40 R19(2207.28 mm), 275/35 R20(2200.69 mm), 245/45 R19(2208.85 mm), 215/75 R15(2210.11 mm), 155/70 R19(2197.86 mm). There are multiple speed indexes available for winter tyres in 225/60 R17: H(210km/h), R(170km/h), S(180km/h), T(190km/h), V(240km/h). The same goes for weight indexes: 99, 103, 107, 110. You can find 225/60 R17 on 18 car models - mainly BMW, Hyundai, Subaru, Jeep, SsangYong.
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