245/55 R17 - Best winter tyres 2025 - market overview, tests, reviews
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Best winter tyres in tests (2025)
Tests from 2024
Tests from 2023
Tests from 2022
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.
Tests from 2024
Tests from 2023
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.
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WinterContact TS 870 P XL
- In stock
£201
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WinterContact TS 870 P XL | In stock | Free shipping | £201 |
Buy
tyres.pneus.online.uk
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Continental WinterContact TS 870 P ( 245/55 R17 106H XL EVc )
- In stock
£212
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Continental WinterContact TS 870 P ( 245/55 R17 106H XL EVc ) | In stock | Free shipping | £212 |
Buy
mytyres.co.uk
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Tests from 2024
Tests from 2023
Tests from 2022
Tests from 2021
Hankook sneaked in between the traditional premium tyres again with its Icept Evo3. It excels in aquaplaning resistance, which is crucial for european winters.
Cars with 245/55 R17 tyres
245/55 R17 tyre test Personalize
Best tyres in your size
Dry
1.
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
93%
2.
Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
79%
3.
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
72%
Wet
1.
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
79%
2.
Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
72%
3.
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
66%
Snow
1.
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
87%
2.
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
65%
3.
Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
63%
Comfort
1.
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
89%
2.
Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
73%
3.
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
31%
Economy
1.
Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
94%
2.
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
71%
3.
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
56%
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245/55 R17 doesn't belong to the most popular dimensions for winter tyres - there are 13 tyre models available, which can be compared to 185/50 R16, 175/75 R16, 185/55 R16. Let's break down the sizing - 55 is height of the tyre, which is calculated as 55% of the tyre width (245mm), which means the sidewall height has 134.75 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 2203.2 mm, which is very similar to 225/60 R17(2204.77 mm), 275/35 R20(2200.69 mm), 245/50 R18(2206.03 mm), 275/40 R19(2207.28 mm), 155/70 R19(2197.86 mm), 245/45 R19(2208.85 mm), 215/75 R15(2210.11 mm). There are multiple speed indexes available for winter tyres in 245/55 R17: H(210km/h), R(170km/h), V(240km/h). The same goes for weight indexes: 102, 106.
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