205/45 R17 - Best winter tyres 2026 - market overview, tests, reviews
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Best winter tyres in tests (2026)
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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.
Tests from 2025
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Dunlop Winter ( 205/45 R17 88V XL EVs, with rim protection (MFS) BLK )
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£151
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Dunlop Winter ( 205/45 R17 88V XL EVs, with rim protection (MFS) BLK ) | In stock | Free shipping | £151 |
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Winter EV XL
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£155
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Winter EV XL | In stock | Free shipping | £155 |
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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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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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Bridgestone Blizzak 6 ( 205/45 R17 88V XL Enliten / EV, with rim protection (MFS) )
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£128
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Bridgestone Blizzak 6 ( 205/45 R17 88V XL Enliten / EV, with rim protection (MFS) ) | In stock | Free shipping | £128 |
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Blizzak 6 Enliten XL
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£161
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Blizzak 6 Enliten XL | In stock | Free shipping | £161 |
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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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Continental WinterContact TS 870 P ( 205/45 R17 88V XL EVc, with kerbing rib )
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£165
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Continental WinterContact TS 870 P ( 205/45 R17 88V XL EVc, with kerbing rib ) | In stock | Free shipping | £165 |
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WinterContact TS 870 P XL
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£177
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WinterContact TS 870 P XL | In stock | Free shipping | £177 |
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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.
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Hankook Winter i*cept RS3 (W462) ( 205/45 R17 88V XL 4PR, with rim protection (MFS) SBL )
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£110
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Hankook Winter i*cept RS3 (W462) ( 205/45 R17 88V XL 4PR, with rim protection (MFS) SBL ) | In stock | Free shipping | £110 |
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Winter i*cept Rs3 XL
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£138
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Winter i*cept Rs3 XL | In stock | Free shipping | £138 |
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Hankook Winter i*cept RS3 (W462B) HRS ( 205/45 R17 88V XL 4PR, with rim protection (MFS), runflat SBL )
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£149
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Hankook Winter i*cept RS3 (W462B) HRS ( 205/45 R17 88V XL 4PR, with rim protection (MFS), runflat SBL ) | In stock | Free shipping | £149 |
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Winter i*cept Rs3 RunFlat XL
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£156
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Winter i*cept Rs3 RunFlat XL | In stock | Free shipping | £156 |
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Vredestein Wintrac Pro+ ( 205/45 R17 88V XL, with rim protection ridge (FSL) )
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£126
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Vredestein Wintrac Pro+ ( 205/45 R17 88V XL, with rim protection ridge (FSL) ) | In stock | Free shipping | £126 |
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Wintrac Pro Plus XL FSL
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£146
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Wintrac Pro Plus XL FSL | In stock | Free shipping | £146 |
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The Cinturato Winter 2 is enjoyable to drive and offers safety in all conditions. However, some tests have described its dry handling as sluggish.
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Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 ( 205/45 R17 88V XL )
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£160
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Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 ( 205/45 R17 88V XL ) | In stock | Free shipping | £160 |
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Cinturato Winter 2 XL
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£182
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Cinturato Winter 2 XL | In stock | Free shipping | £182 |
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Very good traction on snow for a nice price in a wide range of dimensions. Could use shorter braking distance on dry and better traction on the wet.
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Uniroyal WinterExpert ( 205/45 R17 88V XL EVc, with kerbing rib )
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£109
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Uniroyal WinterExpert ( 205/45 R17 88V XL EVc, with kerbing rib ) | In stock | Free shipping | £109 |
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Winter Expert FR XL EV
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£131
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Winter Expert FR XL EV | In stock | Free shipping | £131 |
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Nokian WR Snowproof P ( 205/45 R17 88V XL, with rim protection (MFS) )
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£104
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Nokian WR Snowproof P ( 205/45 R17 88V XL, with rim protection (MFS) ) | In stock | Free shipping | £104 |
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WR Snowproof P XL EV
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£146
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WR Snowproof P XL EV | In stock | Free shipping | £146 |
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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.
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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.
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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.
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A cheap tyre from European manufacturer that is very snow-focused, while sacrificing performance on both dry and wet. It could be recommended as a cheap option for extreme climates with a lot of snow.
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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.
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Semperit Speed-Grip 5 ( 205/45 R17 84H EVc, with kerbing rib )
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£123
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Semperit Speed-Grip 5 ( 205/45 R17 84H EVc, with kerbing rib ) | In stock | Free shipping | £123 |
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Speed-Grip 5 FR
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£131
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Speed-Grip 5 FR | In stock | Free shipping | £131 |
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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
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Firestone Winterhawk 4 ( 205/45 R17 88V XL EVc, with rim protection (MFS) )
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£104
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Firestone Winterhawk 4 ( 205/45 R17 88V XL EVc, with rim protection (MFS) ) | In stock | Free shipping | £104 |
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Winterhawk 4 XL
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£123
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Winterhawk 4 XL | In stock | Free shipping | £123 |
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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.
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Kristall Control HP2 is an affordable snow specialist with some compromises in the wet and dry handling and braking.
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The winter model of the polish brand that belongs to Goodyear is great on snow, but has extended wet and dry braking distances and increased rolling resistance.
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Best tyres in your size
Dry
1.
Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
78%
2.
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
77%
3.
Michelin Alpin 7
76%
4.
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
74%
5.
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
74%
6.
Michelin Alpin 6
74%
7.
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
71%
8.
Falken Eurowinter HS02
71%
9.
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
66%
10.
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
66%
Wet
1.
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
87%
2.
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
80%
3.
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
74%
4.
Vredestein Wintrac Pro+
73%
5.
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
71%
6.
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
71%
7.
Michelin Alpin 6
70%
8.
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
69%
9.
Michelin Alpin 7
68%
10.
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
66%
Snow
1.
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
91%
2.
Kleber Krisalp HP3
83%
3.
Michelin Alpin 7
81%
4.
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
72%
5.
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
72%
6.
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
68%
7.
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
68%
8.
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
66%
9.
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
66%
10.
Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
65%
Comfort
1.
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
80%
2.
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
80%
3.
Michelin Alpin 7
80%
4.
Giti GitiWinter W2
78%
5.
Kleber Krisalp HP3
74%
6.
Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
74%
7.
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
74%
8.
FALKEN EUROWINTER HS02
69%
9.
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
68%
10.
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
61%
Economy
1.
Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
94%
2.
Uniroyal WinterExpert
91%
3.
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
91%
4.
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
85%
5.
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
73%
6.
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
69%
7.
Firestone Winterhawk 4
63%
8.
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
63%
9.
Michelin Alpin 6
59%
10.
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
58%
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Did you know ...?
205/45 R17 doesn't belong to the most popular dimensions for winter tyres - there are 35 tyre models available, which can be compared to 225/70 R15, 195/75 R16, 235/45 R17. Let's break down the sizing - 45 is height of the tyre, which is calculated as 45% of the tyre width (205mm), which means the sidewall height has 92.25 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 1936.16 mm, which is very similar to 195/60 R15(1932.08 mm), 225/35 R18(1931.14 mm), 185/70 R14(1930.82 mm), 235/40 R17(1947.16 mm), 195/55 R16(1950.61 mm), 205/50 R16(1920.77 mm), 205/40 R18(1951.56 mm). There are multiple speed indexes available for winter tyres in 205/45 R17: H(210km/h), V(240km/h). The same goes for weight indexes: 84, 88. You can find 205/45 R17 on 28 car models - mainly Fiat, CITROËN, Honda, Mini, Opel.
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