285/30 R19 - Best winter tyres 2026 - market overview, tests, reviews

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PILOT ALPIN PA4

8.8

£327

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Winter i*cept evo3 W330

9.6

£245

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Blizzak 6

'25#1

'25#2

'25#3

9.2

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£304

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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.

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#7

2026

theTire Lab.comRecommended#7 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

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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285/30 R19 98 W

B C 72dB

£304

mytyres.co.uk

£304

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Winter i*cept evo3 W330

'25#4

'25#5

'25#6

8.7

Price from

£245

Price from£245

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.

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#12

2026

theTire Lab.comRecommended#12 Winter tires 2026

Performance

Aquaplaning - cross

96%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

81%

Snow handling

76%

+6

Comfort

63%

Snow braking

50%

Exterior noise

14%

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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285/30 R19 98 V

B D 75dB

£245

mytyres.co.uk

£245

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285/30 R19 tyre test

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Best tyres in your size

Dry

1. Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

92%

2. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3

71%

3. Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330

69%

4. Bridgestone Blizzak 6

64%

Wet

1. Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

76%

2. Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330

75%

3. Bridgestone Blizzak 6

70%

4. Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

67%

Snow

1. Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

87%

2. Bridgestone Blizzak 6

73%

3. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3

68%

4. Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330

67%

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285/30 R19 doesn't belong to the most popular dimensions for winter tyres - there are 6 tyre models available, which can be compared to 155/60 R15, 170/60 R17, 160/60 R14. Let's break down the sizing - 30 is height of the tyre, which is calculated as 30% of the tyre width (285mm), which means the sidewall height has 85.5 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 2053.34 mm, which is very similar to 225/55 R16(2054.29 mm), 245/40 R18(2052.09 mm), 195/70 R15(2054.6 mm), 245/35 R19(2054.92 mm), 170/80 R15(2051.46 mm), 205/60 R16(2049.58 mm), 245/45 R17(2049.26 mm). There are multiple speed indexes available for winter tyres in 285/30 R19: V(240km/h), W(270km/h). The same goes for weight indexes: 98.