235/45 R19 - Best winter tyres 2026 - market overview, tests, reviews

Winter

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Tyres

We recommend

Premium

PILOT ALPIN 5

9.4

£212

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Price / Value

Winter i*cept evo3 W330

9.6

£153

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Budget

Speed-Grip 5

8.1

£138

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Best deals

Premium

UltraGrip Performance+

235/45 R19 99 V

£165

Great price for a premium tyre

Upper-middle

Winterhawk 4

235/45 R19 99 V .

£126

Lowest price among well rated tyres.

Premium

PILOT ALPIN 5

235/45 R19 95 V mfs

£212

Premium

WINTER SOTTOZERO Serie III

235/45 R19 99 V

£196

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Premium

Pilot Alpin 5

'25#1

'25#1

'25#2

10.0

Price from

£212

Price from£212

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

Wear

100%

Gravel traction

100%

Sand traction

100%

+29

Wet handling - objective

38%

Ice lateral guidance

33%

Price/value

8%

Test results

2025225/40 R18#1(Exemplary)

2025275/35 R19#1(Outstanding)

2025245/45 R19#2(Highly recommended)

2025225/40 R18#2(Good)

2025225/40 R18#2(-)

2024235/35 R19#1(Exemplary)

2024245/45 R18#1(Exemplary)

2024235/35 R19#1(Test winner)

2023225/45 R18#1(Test winner)

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Price variants (2)

235/45 R19 95 V mfs £212

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£212

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235/45 R19 99 V

B C 68dB

£216

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£216

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2

Premium

UltraGrip Performance 3

'25#1

9.5

Price from

£172

Price from£172

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

Dry driving behavior

100%

Wet side guide

100%

Gravel traction

91%

+27

Interior noise

63%

Rolling resistance

60%

Price/value

53%

Test results

2025225/40 R18#1(Good)

2025215/55 R17#1(Exemplary)

2025245/45 R19#1(Highly recommended)

2025215/55 R17#2(Good)

2025225/45 R17#2(-)

2025275/35 R19#3(Very good)

2025225/40 R18#3(-)

2025235/50 R19#4(Good)

2025225/40 R18#5(Good)

2024215/55 R17#1(Good)

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Price variants (4)

235/45 R19 99 T XL EDR, SealTech

B C 71dB

£178

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£178

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235/45 R19 99 T XL EDR, SealTech

B C 71dB

£182

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£182

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235/45 R19 99 H R0

B C 70dB

£181

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£181

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235/45 R19 99 V XL EVR

B C 71dB

£172

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£172

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£239

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Premium

Winter

'25#1

'25#2

9.6

Price from

£174

Price from£174

Recommended

#4

2026

theTire Lab.comRecommended#4 Winter tires 2026

Performance

Snow traction

100%

Snow cornering

100%

Comfort

100%

+10

Wet circle cornering

47%

Dry handling

42%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

26%

Test results

2025225/40 R18#1(-)

2025225/40 R18#2(Exemplary)

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Price variants (1)

235/45 R19 99 V

C C 70dB

£174

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£174

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4

Premium

Alpin 7

'25#1

'25#3

8.5

Price from

£198

Price from£198

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

Lateral guidance on snow

100%

Snow handling - objective

100%

Wet side guide

100%

+17

Wet circle cornering

55%

Wet braking

54%

Snow acceleration

33%

Test results

2025215/65 R17#1(Very good)

2025215/55 R17#3(Very good)

2025235/50 R19#3(Exemplary)

2025225/45 R17#4(-)

2025215/55 R17#5(Good)

2025215/55 R17#6(Good)

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Price variants (1)

235/45 R19 99 V XL

B C 71dB

£198

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£198

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£223

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5

Premium

Blizzak 6

'25#1

'25#2

'25#3

9.2

Price from

£191

Price from£191

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

Snow safety

100%

Lateral guidance on snow

96%

Gravel traction

91%

+26

Exterior noise

52%

Price/value

34%

Interior noise

29%

Test results

2025235/50 R19#1(Test winner)

2025275/35 R19#2(Very good)

2025225/45 R17#3(-)

2025215/55 R17#3(Good)

2025225/40 R18#3(Exemplary)

2025225/40 R18#3(Good)

2025245/45 R19#4(Highly recommended)

2025225/40 R18#6(-)

2025215/55 R17#6(Very good)

2025215/55 R17#7(Good)

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Price variants (2)

235/45 R19 99 V

B C 70dB

£219

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£219

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235/45 R19 99 W XL Enliten / EV

B C 70dB

£191

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£191

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£222

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Premium

UltraGrip Performance+

'25#2

'23#3

9.0

Price from

£165

Price from£165

Expert summary

A typical premium tyre - very well balanced, great on all surfaces with low rolling resistance. Proven by many tests.

Recommended

#9

2026

theTire Lab.comRecommended#9 Winter tires 2026

Performance

Fuel efficiency

100%

Snow handling - objective

95%

Aquaplaning - cross

91%

+22

Price/value

53%

Dry handling

52%

Dry lane changing

51%

Test results

2025215/55 R17#2(Outstanding)

2023225/45 R17#3(Good)

2023205/60 R16#3(Good)

2022215/60 R16#3(Good)

2022215/55 R17#3(Exemplary)

2022215/55 R17#4(-)

2021235/55 R18#1(Exemplary)

2021225/50 R17#3(Good)

2021225/45 R17#3(-)

2021225/40 R18#5(-)

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Price variants (1)

235/45 R19 99 V

B C 72dB

£165

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£165

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Premium

Scorpion Winter 2

'25#4

'24#4

'23#3

8.6

Price from

£211

Price from£211

Expert summary

Winter-focused tyre that is enjoyable to drive on snow, while being safe on wet and dry.

Performance

Lateral guidance on snow

100%

Dry lane changing

100%

Interior noise

100%

+17

Aquaplaning - cross

47%

Price/value

33%

Rolling resistance

28%

Test results

2025235/50 R19#4(Good)

2024235/55 R18#4(Very good)

2023225/60 R18#3(Exemplary)

2023235/60 R18#6(Recommended)

2023235/55 R18#7(Recommended)

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Price variants (1)

235/45 R19 99 V

A C 72dB

£211

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£211

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£234

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8

Premium

WinterContact 8 S

'25#5

7.8

Price from

£211

Price from£211

Performance

Dry handling

100%

Rolling resistance

100%

Snow cornering

80%

+13

Aquaplaning - cross

20%

Wet handling - objective

0%

Wet handling

0%

Test results

2025275/35 R19#5(Good)

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235/45 R19 99 V XL EVc

B C 72dB

£211

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£211

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£213

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9

Budget

Polaris 6

'25#2

'25#9

'25#10

8.3

Price from

£147

Price from£147

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

Exterior noise

100%

Price/value

100%

Snow acceleration

100%

+12

Aquaplaning - cross

38%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

36%

Snow cornering

21%

Test results

2025215/65 R17#2(Good)

2025225/40 R18#9(Good)

2025225/40 R18#10(-)

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Price variants (1)

235/45 R19 99 V

C C 72dB

£147

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£147

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£166

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Upper-middle

Winter i*cept evo3 W330

'25#4

'25#5

'25#6

8.7

Price from

£153

Price from£153

Expert summary

Hankook sneaked in between the traditional premium tyres again with its Icept Evo3. It excels in aquaplaning resistance, which is crucial for european winters.

Recommended

#13

2026

theTire Lab.comRecommended#13 Winter tires 2026

Performance

Aquaplaning - cross

96%

Gravel traction

91%

Snow handling - objective

90%

+19

Wet handling - objective

50%

Dry steering response

41%

Exterior noise

13%

Test results

2025275/35 R19#4(Very good)

2025225/40 R18#5(Good)

2025225/40 R18#6(Good)

2025225/40 R18#14(-)

2024235/35 R19#4(Recommended)

2024245/45 R18#5(Exemplary)

2024235/35 R19#6(Good)

2023225/40 R18#4(Exemplary)

2023225/45 R18#4(Highly recommended)

2023225/45 R18#6(Good)

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Price variants (2)

235/45 R19 99 V

B C 72dB

£153

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£153

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£191

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235/45 R19 99 V

B C 72dB

£243

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£243

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Upper-middle

Eurowinter HS02 Pro

'25#9

'25#20

6.6

Price from

£147

Price from£147

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%

Wet handling - objective

68%

Exterior noise

68%

+20

Gravel traction

18%

Mud traction

18%

Snow handling - objective

9%

Test results

2025215/55 R17#9(Good)

2025235/50 R19#9(Sufficient)

2025225/40 R18#20(Satisfactory)

2025225/40 R18#20(-)

2024235/55 R18#8(Good)

2024245/45 R18#10(Satisfactory)

2023255/45 R20#7(Satisfactory)

2023225/60 R18#7(Satisfactory)

2023225/40 R18#9(Satisfactory)

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Price variants (1)

235/45 R19 99 W

B D 68dB

£147

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£147

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Budget

Speed-Grip 5

'25#11

'25#14

'25#15

8.0

Price from

£138

Price from£138

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%

Dry handling - objective

88%

Aquaplaning - cross

84%

+17

Wet handling

36%

Wet handling - objective

25%

Snow handling - objective

25%

Test results

2025225/40 R18#11(Good)

2025225/40 R18#14(Satisfactory)

2025225/40 R18#15(-)

2024205/55 R16#3(Exemplary)

2024215/55 R17#4(Satisfactory)

2024205/55 R16#6(-)

2023225/45 R17#6(Satisfactory)

2023225/45 R18#16(Satisfactory)

2023225/45 R18#19(-)

2022185/65 R15#3(Good)

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Price variants (1)

235/45 R19 99 V

C C 72dB

£138

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£138

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£196

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Upper-middle

Winterhawk 4

'25#7

'25#16

'25#18

6.3

Price from

£126

Price from£126

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

Lateral guidance on snow

95%

Ice braking

92%

Ice lateral guidance

82%

+24

Safety

19%

Dry braking

15%

Dry lane changing

14%

Test results

2025225/40 R18#7(-)

2025225/40 R18#16(Satisfactory)

2025225/40 R18#18(Sufficient)

2024205/55 R16#10(-)

2024215/55 R17#10(Satisfactory)

2024205/55 R16#18(Satisfactory)

2023225/45 R18#6(-)

2023205/60 R16#7(Good)

2023225/60 R18#9(Not recommended)

2023225/45 R18#20(Not recommended)

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Price variants (1)

235/45 R19 99 V

B C 71dB

£126

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£126

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£173

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Budget

Premitra Snow WP6

'25#10

'25#19

'25#44

3.6

Price from

£129

Price from£129

Performance

Safety

94%

Dry steering response

89%

Price/value

84%

+29

Mud traction

18%

Snow handling - objective

11%

Wet safety

0%

Test results

2025245/45 R19#10(-)

2025225/40 R18#19(Sufficient)

2025225/40 R18#44(-)

2024245/45 R18#11(Satisfactory)

2024215/55 R17#13(Sufficient)

2024205/55 R16#41(-)

2023225/45 R18#34(-)

2022225/45 R17#6(-)

2022185/65 R15#8(Satisfactory)

2022245/40 R19#8(Satisfactory)

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235/45 R19 99 V £129

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235/45 R19 tyre test

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Best tyres in your size

Dry

1. Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

92%

2. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005

77%

3. Michelin Alpin 7

76%

4. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3

71%

5. Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro

70%

6. Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330

69%

7. Semperit Speed-Grip 5

65%

8. Vredestein Wintrac Pro

65%

9. Imperial SnowDragon UHP

64%

10. Bridgestone Blizzak 6

64%

11. Barum Polaris 6

62%

12. Linglong Sport Master Winter

61%

13. Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6

55%

14. Goodride SW608

18%

Wet

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005

87%

2. Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

76%

3. Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330

75%

4. Bridgestone Blizzak 6

70%

5. Michelin Alpin 7

68%

6. Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

67%

7. Vredestein Wintrac Pro

67%

8. Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6

61%

9. Semperit Speed-Grip 5

59%

10. Barum Polaris 6

51%

11. Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro

49%

12. Linglong Sport Master Winter

34%

13. Goodride SW608

29%

14. Imperial SnowDragon UHP

29%

Snow

1. Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

87%

2. Michelin Alpin 7

81%

3. Barum Polaris 6

74%

4. Bridgestone Blizzak 6

73%

5. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3

68%

6. Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330

67%

7. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005

66%

8. Matador MP93 Nordicca

58%

9. Semperit Speed-Grip 5

57%

10. Vredestein Wintrac Pro

55%

11. Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6

45%

12. Linglong Sport Master Winter

37%

13. Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro

31%

14. Imperial SnowDragon UHP

29%

Comfort

1. Barum Polaris 6

97%

2. Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

91%

3. Michelin Alpin 7

80%

4. Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6

75%

5. Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

74%

6. Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro

65%

7. Semperit Speed-Grip 5

64%

8. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005

61%

9. Vredestein Wintrac Pro

51%

10. Bridgestone Blizzak 6

40%

11. Linglong Sport Master Winter

38%

12. Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330

31%

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171 customer reviews for tyres in this size

Dunlop SP WINTER SPORT 3D 3.5/5 (37)

Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 3.8/5 (28)

Nokian WR A4 3.4/5 (26)

Nokian Hakkapeliitta R3 3.2/5 (16)

GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ 3.8/5 (15)

GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 3.9/5 (14)

Yokohama BluEarth winter V905 3.8/5 (14)

Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 3.2/5 (9)

Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro 3.7/5 (6)

Firestone Winterhawk 4 3.4/5 (6)

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235/45 R19 doesn't belong to the most popular dimensions for winter tyres - there are 19 tyre models available, which can be compared to 255/35 R20, 175/80 R14, 185/75 R16. Let's break down the sizing - 45 is height of the tyre, which is calculated as 45% of the tyre width (235mm), which means the sidewall height has 105.75 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 2180.58 mm, which is very similar to 215/55 R18(2179.32 mm), 265/40 R19(2182.15 mm), 265/35 R20(2178.69 mm), 195/80 R15(2177.12 mm), 265/45 R18(2185.61 mm), 265/30 R21(2175.24 mm), 225/70 R15(2186.55 mm). There are multiple speed indexes available for winter tyres in 235/45 R19: H(210km/h), T(190km/h), V(240km/h), W(270km/h). The same goes for weight indexes: 95, 99, 100, 110.

There are 1 runflat variants available.