1

Premium

Pilot Alpin 5

'25#1

'25#1

'25#2

10.0

Price from

£250

Price from£250

Expert summary

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.

Recommended

#1

2026

theTyre Lab.comRecommended#1 Winter tires 2026

Performance

Snow braking

100%

Dry braking

99%

Snow traction

95%

+7

Aquaplaning - longitudal

66%

Aquaplaning - cross

55%

Interior noise

47%

Test results

2025225/40 R18#1(Exemplary)

2025275/35 R19#1(Outstanding)

2025245/45 R19#2(Highly recommended)

2025225/40 R18#2(Good)

2025225/40 R18#2(-)

2024235/35 R19#1(Exemplary)

2024245/45 R18#1(Exemplary)

2024235/35 R19#1(Test winner)

2023225/45 R18#1(Test winner)

View full review

Price variants (1)

205/55 R17 91 H £250

mytyres.co.uk

£250

In stock · Free shipping

Buy

2

Premium

UltraGrip Performance 3

'25#1

9.5

Price from

£150

Price from£150

Expert summary

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.

Recommended

#3

2026

theTyre Lab.comRecommended#3 Winter tires 2026

Performance

Snow braking

100%

Wet handling

89%

Wet circle cornering

87%

+7

Aquaplaning - longitudal

74%

Comfort

69%

Interior noise

63%

Test results

2025225/40 R18#1(Good)

2025215/55 R17#1(Exemplary)

2025245/45 R19#1(Highly recommended)

2025215/55 R17#2(Good)

2025225/45 R17#2(-)

2025275/35 R19#3(Very good)

2025225/40 R18#3(-)

2025235/50 R19#4(Good)

2025225/40 R18#5(Good)

2024215/55 R17#1(Good)

View full review

Price variants (3)

205/55 R17 95 H XL *, EDR

B C 70dB

£150

mytyres.co.uk

£150

In stock · Free shipping

Buy

205/55 R17 95 H XL EDR, MO

B B 69dB

£159

mytyres.co.uk

£159

In stock · Free shipping

Buy

205/55 R17 95 V XL EVR

B C 70dB

£150

Tyres Pneus Online UK

£150

In stock · Free shipping

Buy

3

Premium

Winter

'25#1

'25#2

9.3

Price from

£119

Price from£119

Recommended

#5

2026

theTyre Lab.comRecommended#5 Winter tires 2026

Performance

Snow traction

100%

Comfort

100%

Exterior noise

100%

+5

Wet circle cornering

47%

Dry handling

42%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

26%

Test results

2025225/40 R18#1(-)

2025225/40 R18#2(Exemplary)

View full review

Price variants (1)

205/55 R17 95 V

C C 70dB

£119

mytyres.co.uk

£119

In stock · Free shipping

Buy

Tyres Pneus Online UK

£157

In stock · Free shipping

Buy

4

Premium

Alpin 7

'25#1

'25#3

8.3

Price from

£160

Price from£160

Expert summary

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.

Performance

Comfort

84%

Exterior noise

83%

Snow handling

81%

+6

Interior noise

57%

Wet circle cornering

55%

Wet braking

54%

Test results

2025215/65 R17#1(Very good)

2025215/55 R17#3(Very good)

2025235/50 R19#3(Exemplary)

2025225/45 R17#4(-)

2025215/55 R17#5(Good)

2025215/55 R17#6(Good)

View full review

Price variants (1)

205/55 R17 95 V XL

B C 71dB

£160

mytyres.co.uk

£160

In stock · Free shipping

Buy

Tyres Pneus Online UK

£211

In stock · Free shipping

Buy

5

Premium

Blizzak 6

'25#1

'25#2

'25#3

9.1

Price from

£122

Price from£122

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.

Recommended

#7

2026

theTyre 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)

View full review

Price variants (1)

205/55 R17 95 V XL Enliten / EV

B C 70dB

£122

mytyres.co.uk

£122

In stock · Free shipping

Buy

Tyres Pneus Online UK

£163

In stock · Free shipping

Buy

6

Upper-middle

WinterCraft WP52+

'25#4

'25#5

8.7

Price from

£107

Price from£107

Recommended

#10

2026

theTyre Lab.comRecommended#10 Winter tires 2026

Performance

Dry braking

95%

Wet braking

93%

Wet handling

88%

+5

Snow traction

47%

Comfort

42%

Aquaplaning - cross

31%

Test results

2025225/40 R18#4(Good)

2025225/40 R18#4(-)

2025215/55 R17#5(Good)

View full review

Price variants (1)

205/55 R17 95 V

B C 72dB

£107

mytyres.co.uk

£107

In stock · Free shipping

Buy

7

Premium

WinterContact TS 870 P

'25#1

9.3

Price from

£154

Price from£154

Expert summary

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.

Recommended

#6

2026

theTyre Lab.comRecommended#6 Winter tires 2026

Performance

Snow braking

100%

Aquaplaning - cross

84%

Dry handling

83%

+7

Aquaplaning - longitudal

68%

Snow traction

67%

Wet handling

66%

Test results

2025215/55 R17#1(Good)

2025215/55 R17#1(Outstanding)

2025235/50 R19#1(Exemplary)

2025215/55 R17#3(Exemplary)

2025245/45 R19#5(Highly recommended)

2025225/40 R18#6(Good)

2025225/40 R18#7(Good)

2025225/40 R18#13(-)

2024215/55 R17#2(Highly recommended)

2024235/55 R18#2(Very good)

View full review

Price variants (3)

205/55 R17 91 H XL EVc

B C 71dB

£154

mytyres.co.uk

£154

In stock · Free shipping

Buy

Tyres Pneus Online UK

£170

In stock · Free shipping

Buy

205/55 R17 95 H BSW XL

B C 71dB

£168

mytyres.co.uk

£168

In stock · Free shipping

Buy

Tyres Pneus Online UK

£170

In stock · Free shipping

Buy

205/55 R17 95 V XL

B C 71dB

£163

mytyres.co.uk

£163

In stock · Free shipping

Buy

Tyres Pneus Online UK

£174

In stock · Free shipping

Buy

8

Upper-middle

W462 Winter i*cept RS3

'25#2

'25#4

'24#4

8.1

Price from

£129

Price from£129

Expert summary

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.

Performance

Aquaplaning - longitudal

87%

Aquaplaning - cross

84%

Dry handling

83%

+6

Exterior noise

53%

Interior noise

41%

Dry braking

38%

Test results

2025215/55 R17#2(Exemplary)

2025215/55 R17#4(Very good)

2024205/55 R16#4(Satisfactory)

2024215/55 R17#4(Recommended)

2024215/55 R17#5(Satisfactory)

2024205/55 R16#6(Good)

2024205/55 R16#14(-)

2023225/45 R17#4(-)

2023205/60 R16#5(Good)

2023225/45 R17#7(Satisfactory)

View full review

Price variants (1)

205/55 R17 95 V

B C 72dB

£129

mytyres.co.uk

£129

In stock · Free shipping

Buy

9

Premium

Winter Sport 5

'25#4

'24#2

'24#4

8.6

Price from

£142

Price from£142

Expert summary

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.

Recommended

#11

2026

theTyre Lab.comRecommended#11 Winter tires 2026

Performance

Aquaplaning - cross

83%

Comfort

83%

Snow traction

80%

+6

Dry handling

48%

Dry braking

47%

Exterior noise

38%

Test results

2025225/40 R18#4(Good)

2024215/55 R17#2(Good)

2024235/35 R19#4(Exemplary)

2024205/55 R16#5(Satisfactory)

2024205/55 R16#7(Good)

2024205/55 R16#11(-)

2023205/60 R16#1(Good)

2023225/45 R17#4(Good)

2023225/45 R18#7(Good)

2023225/45 R18#15(-)

View full review

Price variants (2)

205/55 R17 95 V XL £173

mytyres.co.uk

£173

In stock · Free shipping

Buy

205/55 R17 95 V

B C 72dB

£142

mytyres.co.uk

£142

In stock · Free shipping

Buy

10

Budget

Polaris 6

'25#2

'25#9

'25#10

8.3

Price from

£103

Price from£103

Expert summary

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.

Recommended

#14

2026

theTyre Lab.comRecommended#14 Winter tires 2026

Performance

Comfort

100%

Exterior noise

100%

Snow traction

79%

+5

Dry handling

51%

Aquaplaning - cross

38%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

36%

Test results

2025215/65 R17#2(Good)

2025225/40 R18#9(Good)

2025225/40 R18#10(-)

View full review

Price variants (1)

205/55 R17 95 V mfs XL

C C 72dB

£103

mytyres.co.uk

£103

In stock · Free shipping

Buy

11

Upper-middle

WinterExpert

'25#5

'25#8

'25#12

7.9

Price from

£109

Price from£109

Expert summary

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.

Performance

Snow traction

71%

Exterior noise

67%

Aquaplaning - cross

66%

+6

Dry braking

42%

Dry handling

40%

Wet handling

37%

Test results

2025225/40 R18#5(-)

2025225/40 R18#8(Good)

2025225/40 R18#12(Satisfactory)

2024205/55 R16#7(-)

2024205/55 R16#9(Good)

2023225/45 R18#11(-)

2023225/45 R18#12(Satisfactory)

2023205/60 R16#14(Satisfactory)

2022245/45 R19#7(Sufficient)

2022215/60 R16#14(Satisfactory)

View full review

Price variants (1)

205/55 R17 95 V mfs XL £109

mytyres.co.uk

£109

In stock · Free shipping

Buy

Tyres Pneus Online UK

£135

In stock · Free shipping

Buy

12

Upper-middle

WR Snowproof P

'25#8

'22#4

'22#13

6.7

Price from

£117

Price from£117

Performance

Dry braking

92%

Exterior noise

89%

Dry handling

67%

+5

Snow handling

18%

Aquaplaning - cross

4%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

3%

Test results

2025225/40 R18#8(Satisfactory)

2022225/45 R17#4(Recommended for economical driving)

2022215/55 R17#13(-)

2022215/55 R17#18(Satisfactory)

2021225/45 R17#5(-)

2021225/40 R18#7(-)

2021225/50 R17#13(Satisfactory)

View full review

Price variants (2)

205/55 R17 95 V

B C 69dB

£117

mytyres.co.uk

£117

In stock · Free shipping

Buy

Tyres Pneus Online UK

£154

In stock · Free shipping

Buy

13

Premium

Cinturato Winter 3

'25#9

7.2

Price from

£147

Price from£147

Test results

2025225/40 R18#9(-)

View full review

Price variants (1)

205/55 R17 95 H

B C 72dB

£147

mytyres.co.uk

£147

In stock · Free shipping

Buy

Tyres Pneus Online UK

£193

In stock · Free shipping

Buy

14

Upper-middle

Eurowinter HS02

'25#9

'24#7

'24#22

6.5

Price from

£112

Price from£112

Expert summary

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.

Performance

Exterior noise

86%

Dry braking

75%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

74%

+5

Snow traction

49%

Wet handling

25%

Snow handling

6%

Test results

2025215/55 R17#9(Satisfactory)

2024205/55 R16#7(Satisfactory)

2024205/55 R16#22(-)

2023205/60 R16#11(Satisfactory)

View full review

Price variants (1)

205/55 R17 95 V

B D 68dB

£112

mytyres.co.uk

£112

In stock · Free shipping

Buy

15

Upper-middle

Krisalp HP3

'25#7

'25#12

'25#14

7.7

Price from

£129

Price from£129

Expert summary

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.

Performance

Snow traction

88%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

85%

Snow handling

77%

+6

Comfort

55%

Wet handling

49%

Dry handling

31%

Test results

2025225/40 R18#7(Satisfactory)

2025225/40 R18#12(-)

2025225/40 R18#14(Satisfactory)

2024205/55 R16#8(Good)

2024205/55 R16#16(-)

2023225/45 R18#4(-)

2023205/60 R16#10(Satisfactory)

2023225/45 R18#11(Satisfactory)

2022215/60 R16#7(Satisfactory)

2022225/45 R17#8(-)

View full review

Price variants (3)

205/55 R17 91 H £136

mytyres.co.uk

£136

In stock · Free shipping

Buy

Tyres Pneus Online UK

£144

In stock · Free shipping

Buy

205/55 R17 95 H £132

mytyres.co.uk

£132

In stock · Free shipping

Buy

205/55 R17 95 V XL £129

mytyres.co.uk

£129

In stock · Free shipping

Buy

Tyres Pneus Online UK

£145

In stock · Free shipping

Buy

16

Upper-middle

G-FORCE WINTER 2

'25#11

'25#12

'24#10

8.1

Price from

£132

Price from£132

Expert summary

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.

Performance

Snow traction

94%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

90%

Snow handling

90%

+6

Wet handling

44%

Wet circle cornering

39%

Dry handling

35%

Test results

2025225/40 R18#11(-)

2025225/40 R18#12(Good)

2024205/55 R16#10(Good)

2024205/55 R16#13(-)

2023225/45 R18#4(Good)

2023225/45 R18#5(-)

2023205/60 R16#8(Satisfactory)

2022185/65 R15#5(Satisfactory)

2022215/55 R17#6(-)

2022215/55 R17#9(Good)

View full review

Price variants (3)

205/55 R17 91 H £135

mytyres.co.uk

£135

In stock · Free shipping

Buy

205/55 R17 95 V £132

mytyres.co.uk

£132

In stock · Free shipping

Buy

17

Budget

Speed-Grip 5

'25#11

'25#14

'25#15

7.8

Price from

£115

Price from£115

Expert summary

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.

Performance

Interior noise

100%

Aquaplaning - cross

84%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

82%

+6

Wet circle cornering

45%

Snow traction

40%

Wet handling

36%

Test results

2025225/40 R18#11(Good)

2025225/40 R18#14(Satisfactory)

2025225/40 R18#15(-)

2024205/55 R16#3(Exemplary)

2024215/55 R17#4(Satisfactory)

2024205/55 R16#6(-)

2023225/45 R17#6(Satisfactory)

2023225/45 R18#16(Satisfactory)

2023225/45 R18#19(-)

2022185/65 R15#3(Good)

View full review

Price variants (1)

205/55 R17 95 V mfs XL

B C 72dB

£115

mytyres.co.uk

£115

In stock · Free shipping

Buy

Tyres Pneus Online UK

£133

In stock · Free shipping

Buy

18

Upper-middle

Winterhawk 4

'25#7

'25#16

'25#18

5.6

Price from

£122

Price from£122

Expert summary

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

Performance

Exterior noise

82%

Snow handling

80%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

78%

+6

Comfort

44%

Dry handling

28%

Dry braking

21%

Test results

2025225/40 R18#7(-)

2025225/40 R18#16(Satisfactory)

2025225/40 R18#18(Sufficient)

2024205/55 R16#10(-)

2024215/55 R17#10(Satisfactory)

2024205/55 R16#18(Satisfactory)

2023225/45 R18#6(-)

2023205/60 R16#7(Good)

2023225/60 R18#9(Not recommended)

2023225/45 R18#20(Not recommended)

View full review

Price variants (1)

205/55 R17 95 V

B C 71dB

£122

mytyres.co.uk

£122

In stock · Free shipping

Buy

19

Upper-middle

BluEarth Winter V906

'25#8

'25#28

'24#8

4.9

Price from

£138

Price from£138

Performance

Wet circle cornering

88%

Dry braking

84%

Dry handling

78%

+6

Aquaplaning - longitudal

39%

Snow handling

14%

Snow traction

4%

Test results

2025245/45 R19#8(-)

2025225/40 R18#28(-)

2024215/55 R17#8(Satisfactory)

2024205/55 R16#19(-)

2024205/55 R16#20(Satisfactory)

2022215/55 R17#30(-)

View full review

Price variants (1)

205/55 R17 95 V

B D 71dB

£138

mytyres.co.uk

£138

In stock · Free shipping

Buy

20

Budget

Aspire XP Winter

'25#20

'25#22

'23#10

4.9

Price from

£107

Price from£107

Performance

Aquaplaning - cross

95%

Dry handling

93%

Dry braking

89%

+5

Wet braking

68%

Snow handling

45%

Exterior noise

38%

Test results

2025225/40 R18#20(Poor)

2025225/40 R18#22(-)

2023225/45 R17#10(Satisfactory)

2023225/45 R18#30(-)

View full review

Price variants (1)

205/55 R17 95 V XL £107

Tyres Pneus Online UK

£107

In stock · Free shipping

Buy

21

Budget

Frigo HP2

'25#27

'23#18

5.0

Price from

£96

Price from£96

Expert summary

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.

Performance

Snow traction

74%

Snow handling

68%

Comfort

54%

+5