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195/45 R16 - Best winter tyres 2026 - market overview, tests, reviews

Blizzak LM-005

bridgestone
4.5/5
£142
Buy

KRISALP HP3

kleber
4.45/5
£112
Buy

Premitra Snow WP6

maxxis
4.1/5
£79
Buy
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Best winter tyres in tests (2026)

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4.95/5
Recommended
#2
Winter tires
2026
Continental
Tests from 2025
225/45 R17 Rank: 1 (Test winner)
Tests from 2024
205/55 R16 Rank: 1 (Good)
205/55 R16 Rank: 1 (Exemplary)
205/55 R16 Rank: 8 (-)
Tests from 2023
225/45 R17 Rank: 1 (Good)
225/45 R17 Rank: 1 (Test winner)
Tests from 2022
185/65 R15 Rank: 1 (Good)
225/45 R17 Rank: 1 (-)
225/45 R17 Rank: 1 (Test winner)
225/45 R19 Rank: 1 (-)

Continental WinterContact TS 870

4.95/5
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.
50%
Wet circle cornering
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Aquaplaning - cross
Dry handling
Interior noise
Wet handling
Exterior noise
Wet braking
Snow handling
Comfort

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Continental WinterContact TS 870 ( 195/45 R16 84H XL EVc, with kerbing rib )
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£141
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WinterContact TS 870 XL
- In stock
£147
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Continental WinterContact TS 870 ( 195/45 R16 84V XL EVc, with kerbing rib )
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£141
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WinterContact TS 870 XL
- In stock
£145
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4.65/5
Recommended
#5
Winter tires
2026
Dunlop
Tests from 2025
225/40 R18 Rank: 1 (-)
225/40 R18 Rank: 2 (Exemplary)

Dunlop Winter

4.65/5
50%
Snow traction
Comfort
Exterior noise
Wet braking
Snow handling
Aquaplaning - cross
Dry braking
Wet handling
Wet circle cornering
Dry handling

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Dunlop Winter ( 195/45 R16 84V XL EVs, with rim protection (MFS) BLK )
- In stock
£115
 		Dunlop Winter ( 195/45 R16 84V XL EVs, with rim protection (MFS) BLK ) In stock Free shipping
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Winter EV MFS XL
- In stock
£126
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4.55/5
Recommended
#7
Winter tires
2026
Bridgestone
Tests from 2025
235/50 R19 Rank: 1 (Test winner)
275/35 R19 Rank: 2 (Very good)
225/45 R17 Rank: 3 (-)
215/55 R17 Rank: 3 (Good)
225/40 R18 Rank: 3 (Exemplary)
225/40 R18 Rank: 3 (Good)
245/45 R19 Rank: 4 (Highly recommended)
225/40 R18 Rank: 6 (-)
215/55 R17 Rank: 6 (Very good)
215/55 R17 Rank: 7 (Good)

Bridgestone Blizzak 6

4.55/5
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.
50%
Wet circle cornering
Comfort
Snow traction
Wet braking
Snow handling
Wet handling
Aquaplaning - cross
Dry handling
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Dry braking

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Bridgestone Blizzak 6 ( 195/45 R16 84H XL Enliten / EV )
- In stock
£101
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4.5/5
Recommended
#9
Winter tires
2026
Goodyear
Tests from 2025
215/55 R17 Rank: 2 (Outstanding)
Tests from 2023
225/45 R17 Rank: 3 (Good)
205/60 R16 Rank: 3 (Good)
Tests from 2022
215/60 R16 Rank: 3 (Good)
215/55 R17 Rank: 3 (Exemplary)
215/55 R17 Rank: 4 (-)
Tests from 2021
235/55 R18 Rank: 1 (Exemplary)
225/50 R17 Rank: 3 (Good)
225/45 R17 Rank: 3 (-)
225/40 R18 Rank: 5 (-)

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+

4.5/5
A typical premium tyre - very well balanced, great on all surfaces with low rolling resistance. Proven by many tests.
50%
Snow traction
Aquaplaning - cross
Snow handling
Wet handling
Interior noise
Comfort
Wet circle cornering
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Dry braking
Wet braking
4.3/5
Recommended
#11
Winter tires
2026
Dunlop
Tests from 2025
225/40 R18 Rank: 4 (Good)
Tests from 2024
215/55 R17 Rank: 2 (Good)
235/35 R19 Rank: 4 (Exemplary)
205/55 R16 Rank: 5 (Satisfactory)
205/55 R16 Rank: 7 (Good)
205/55 R16 Rank: 11 (-)
Tests from 2023
205/60 R16 Rank: 1 (Good)
225/45 R17 Rank: 4 (Good)
225/45 R18 Rank: 7 (Good)
225/45 R18 Rank: 15 (-)

Dunlop Winter Sport 5

4.3/5
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.
50%
Aquaplaning - cross
Comfort
Snow traction
Wet circle cornering
Snow handling
Interior noise
Wet handling
Wet braking
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Dry handling

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Dunlop Winter Sport 5 ( 195/45 R16 84V XL, with rim protection (MFS) )
- In stock
£138
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4.15/5
Recommended
#14
Winter tires
2026
Barum
Tests from 2025
215/65 R17 Rank: 2 (Good)
225/40 R18 Rank: 9 (Good)
225/40 R18 Rank: 10 (-)

Barum Polaris 6

4.15/5
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.
50%
Comfort
Exterior noise
Snow traction
Dry braking
Snow handling
Wet handling
Wet braking
Wet circle cornering
Dry handling
Aquaplaning - cross

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Barum Polaris 6 ( 195/45 R16 84V XL EVc, with kerbing rib )
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£104
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Polaris 6 EV XL
- In stock
£115
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2.95/5
Giti
Tests from 2025
235/50 R19 Rank: 9 (Sufficient)
225/40 R18 Rank: 16 (Sufficient)
225/40 R18 Rank: 24 (-)
Tests from 2024
245/45 R18 Rank: 8 (Good)
215/55 R17 Rank: 9 (Satisfactory)
205/55 R16 Rank: 12 (-)
205/55 R16 Rank: 14 (Satisfactory)
Tests from 2023
225/45 R18 Rank: 7 (-)
225/45 R17 Rank: 8 (Satisfactory)
225/40 R18 Rank: 8 (Good)

Giti Gitiwinter W2

2.95/5
50%
Interior noise
Aquaplaning - cross
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Exterior noise
Comfort
Dry handling
Wet circle cornering
Snow traction
Snow braking
Wet braking
3.25/5
Falken
Tests from 2025
215/55 R17 Rank: 9 (Satisfactory)
Tests from 2024
205/55 R16 Rank: 7 (Satisfactory)
205/55 R16 Rank: 22 (-)
Tests from 2023
205/60 R16 Rank: 11 (Satisfactory)

Falken Eurowinter HS02

3.25/5
The EuroWinter HS02 is one of the few affordable winter tires with good mileage and low rolling resistance. It offers strong driving characteristics, with only slight weaknesses on snow.
50%
Exterior noise
Dry braking
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet circle cornering
Aquaplaning - cross
Dry handling
Wet braking
Comfort
Snow traction
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Falken EUROWINTER HS02 ( 195/45 R16 84V XL, with rim protection (MFS) BLK )
- In stock
£87
 		Falken EUROWINTER HS02 ( 195/45 R16 84V XL, with rim protection (MFS) BLK ) In stock Free shipping
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3.85/5
Kleber
Tests from 2025
225/40 R18 Rank: 7 (Satisfactory)
225/40 R18 Rank: 12 (-)
225/40 R18 Rank: 14 (Satisfactory)
Tests from 2024
205/55 R16 Rank: 8 (Good)
205/55 R16 Rank: 16 (-)
Tests from 2023
225/45 R18 Rank: 4 (-)
205/60 R16 Rank: 10 (Satisfactory)
225/45 R18 Rank: 11 (Satisfactory)
Tests from 2022
215/60 R16 Rank: 7 (Satisfactory)
225/45 R17 Rank: 8 (-)

Kleber Krisalp HP3

3.85/5
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.
50%
Snow traction
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Snow handling
Interior noise
Exterior noise
Aquaplaning - cross
Wet circle cornering
Dry braking
Wet braking
Comfort

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Kleber Krisalp HP 3 ( 195/45 R16 84H XL )
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£112
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Krisalp Hp 3 SUV XL
- In stock
£115
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4.05/5
Bfgoodrich
Tests from 2025
225/40 R18 Rank: 11 (-)
225/40 R18 Rank: 12 (Good)
Tests from 2024
205/55 R16 Rank: 10 (Good)
205/55 R16 Rank: 13 (-)
Tests from 2023
225/45 R18 Rank: 4 (Good)
225/45 R18 Rank: 5 (-)
205/60 R16 Rank: 8 (Satisfactory)
Tests from 2022
185/65 R15 Rank: 5 (Satisfactory)
215/55 R17 Rank: 6 (-)
215/55 R17 Rank: 9 (Good)

BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2

4.05/5
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.
50%
Snow traction
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Snow handling
Exterior noise
Interior noise
Aquaplaning - cross
Comfort
Wet braking
Dry braking
Wet handling

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BF Goodrich g-Force Winter 2 ( 195/45 R16 84H XL )
- In stock
£106
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2.8/5
Firestone
Tests from 2025
225/40 R18 Rank: 7 (-)
225/40 R18 Rank: 16 (Satisfactory)
225/40 R18 Rank: 18 (Sufficient)
Tests from 2024
205/55 R16 Rank: 10 (-)
215/55 R17 Rank: 10 (Satisfactory)
205/55 R16 Rank: 18 (Satisfactory)
Tests from 2023
225/45 R18 Rank: 6 (-)
205/60 R16 Rank: 7 (Good)
225/60 R18 Rank: 9 (Not recommended)
225/45 R18 Rank: 20 (Not recommended)

Firestone Winterhawk 4

2.8/5
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
50%
Exterior noise
Snow handling
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Snow traction
Wet braking
Interior noise
Wet circle cornering
Wet handling
Aquaplaning - cross
Comfort

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Firestone Winterhawk 4 ( 195/45 R16 84H XL EVc )
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£81
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4.05/5
Bfgoodrich
Tests from 2025
225/40 R18 Rank: 11 (-)
225/40 R18 Rank: 12 (Good)
Tests from 2024
205/55 R16 Rank: 10 (Good)
205/55 R16 Rank: 13 (-)
Tests from 2023
225/45 R18 Rank: 4 (Good)
225/45 R18 Rank: 5 (-)
205/60 R16 Rank: 8 (Satisfactory)
Tests from 2022
185/65 R15 Rank: 5 (Satisfactory)
215/55 R17 Rank: 6 (-)
215/55 R17 Rank: 9 (Good)

BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2

4.05/5
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.
50%
Snow traction
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Snow handling
Exterior noise
Interior noise
Aquaplaning - cross
Comfort
Wet braking
Dry braking
Wet handling

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BF Goodrich g-Force Winter 2 ( 195/45 R16 84H XL )
- In stock
£106
 		BF Goodrich g-Force Winter 2 ( 195/45 R16 84H XL ) In stock Free shipping
 £106 Buy
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3.2/5
Fulda
Tests from 2025
225/40 R18 Rank: 13 (Satisfactory)
225/40 R18 Rank: 18 (Satisfactory)
225/40 R18 Rank: 18 (-)
Tests from 2024
205/55 R16 Rank: 19 (Satisfactory)
205/55 R16 Rank: 20 (-)
Tests from 2023
205/60 R16 Rank: 9 (Satisfactory)
225/45 R18 Rank: 23 (-)
Tests from 2022
225/45 R17 Rank: 6 (-)
215/55 R17 Rank: 18 (-)
Tests from 2021
225/50 R17 Rank: 11 (Satisfactory)

Fulda Kristall Control HP2

3.2/5
Kristall Control HP2 is an affordable snow specialist with some compromises in the wet and dry handling and braking.
50%
Aquaplaning - cross
Snow traction
Interior noise
Comfort
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Dry handling
Snow handling
Wet braking
Dry braking
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Fulda Kristall Control HP2 ( 195/45 R16 84V XL, with rim protection (MFS) )
- In stock
£85
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Kristall Control HP2 XL
- In stock
£113
 		Kristall Control HP2 XL In stock Free shipping
 £113 Buy
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2.95/5
Giti
Tests from 2025
235/50 R19 Rank: 9 (Sufficient)
225/40 R18 Rank: 16 (Sufficient)
225/40 R18 Rank: 24 (-)
Tests from 2024
245/45 R18 Rank: 8 (Good)
215/55 R17 Rank: 9 (Satisfactory)
205/55 R16 Rank: 12 (-)
205/55 R16 Rank: 14 (Satisfactory)
Tests from 2023
225/45 R18 Rank: 7 (-)
225/45 R17 Rank: 8 (Satisfactory)
225/40 R18 Rank: 8 (Good)

Giti GitiWinter W2

2.95/5
50%
Interior noise
Aquaplaning - cross
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Exterior noise
Comfort
Dry handling
Wet circle cornering
Snow traction
Snow braking
Wet braking

Cars with 195/45 R16 tyres

500 2015
500 2015
C2 2008
C2 2008
Rio 2000
Rio 2000

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Best tyres in your size

Dry

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870
80%
2. Vredestein Wintrac
77%
3. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
77%
4. Kumho WinterCraft WP52
74%
5. Michelin Alpin 6
74%
6. Falken Eurowinter HS02
71%
7. Bridgestone Blizzak 6
63%
8. Barum Polaris 6
62%
9. Dunlop Winter Sport 5
50%
10. Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
48%

Wet

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870
89%
2. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
87%
3. Michelin Alpin 6
70%
4. Bridgestone Blizzak 6
69%
5. Dunlop Winter Sport 5
69%
6. Vredestein Wintrac
66%
7. Kleber Krisalp HP3
61%
8. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
59%
9. Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
57%
10. Giti GitiWinter W2
57%

Snow

1. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
91%
2. Kleber Krisalp HP3
83%
3. Continental WinterContact TS 870
81%
4. Dunlop Winter Sport 5
78%
5. Barum Polaris 6
74%
6. Bridgestone Blizzak 6
72%
7. Fulda Kristall Control HP2
66%
8. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
66%
9. Michelin Alpin 6
63%
10. Vredestein Wintrac
52%

Comfort

1. Barum Polaris 6
97%
2. Continental WinterContact TS 870
82%
3. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
80%
4. Giti GitiWinter W2
78%
5. Kleber Krisalp HP3
74%
6. Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
74%
7. Vredestein Wintrac
70%
8. FALKEN EUROWINTER HS02
69%
9. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
61%
10. Michelin Alpin 6
60%

Economy

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870
88%
2. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
85%
3. Dunlop Winter Sport 5
79%
4. Vredestein Wintrac
77%
5. Fulda Kristall Control HP2
73%
6. Firestone Winterhawk 4
63%
7. Bridgestone Blizzak 6
63%
8. Michelin Alpin 6
59%
9. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
57%
10. Kleber KRISALP HP3
47%

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195/45 R16 is found on 20 vehicles:

AbarthAbarth
500/595/695
CITROËNCITROËN
C2
FiatFiat
Barchetta
500
FordFord
Fiesta
Streetka
Ka
HyundaiHyundai
Getz
KiaKia
Picanto
Rio
LanciaLancia
Ypsilon
MazdaMazda
2
MGMG
F
TF
NissanNissan
Micra
OpelOpel
Combo
Corsa
PeugeotPeugeot
206
RenaultRenault
Twingo
Clio