195/45 R17 - Best winter tyres 2026 - market overview, tests, reviews
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Best winter tyres in tests (2026)
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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.
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Continental WinterContact TS 870 ( 195/45 R17 81H EVc, with kerbing rib )
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£119
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Continental WinterContact TS 870 ( 195/45 R17 81H EVc, with kerbing rib ) | In stock | Free shipping | £119 |
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WinterContact TS 870
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£153
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WinterContact TS 870 | In stock | Free shipping | £153 |
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Tests from 2025
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.
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Michelin Alpin 7 ( 195/45 R17 81V, with rim protection ridge (FSL) )
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£137
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Michelin Alpin 7 ( 195/45 R17 81V, with rim protection ridge (FSL) ) | In stock | Free shipping | £137 |
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Alpin 7
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£148
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Alpin 7 | In stock | Free shipping | £148 |
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There aren’t many things to dislike about the Winter i*cept RS3, except perhaps for slightly lower mileage and higher rolling resistance. For its price, it performs well in all weather conditions.
195/45 R17 tyre test Personalize
Best tyres in your size
Dry
1.
Continental WinterContact TS 870
80%
2.
Michelin Alpin 7
76%
3.
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
66%
Wet
1.
Continental WinterContact TS 870
89%
2.
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
74%
3.
Michelin Alpin 7
68%
Snow
1.
Continental WinterContact TS 870
81%
2.
Michelin Alpin 7
81%
3.
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
68%
Comfort
1.
Continental WinterContact TS 870
82%
2.
Michelin Alpin 7
80%
3.
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
52%
Economy
1.
Continental WinterContact TS 870
88%
2.
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
58%
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195/45 R17 doesn't belong to the most popular dimensions for winter tyres - there are 0 tyre models available, which can be compared to 155/60 R15, 170/60 R17, 160/60 R14. Let's break down the sizing - 45 is height of the tyre, which is calculated as 45% of the tyre width (195mm), which means the sidewall height has 87.75 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 1907.89 mm, which is very similar to 215/35 R18(1909.15 mm), 205/55 R15(1905.38 mm), 175/65 R15(1911.66 mm), 195/65 R14(1913.54 mm), 185/55 R16(1916.06 mm), 215/40 R17(1896.89 mm), 205/50 R16(1920.77 mm). There are multiple speed indexes available for winter tyres in 195/45 R17: H(210km/h), V(240km/h). The same goes for weight indexes: 81.
