225/35 R19 - Best winter tyres 2026 - market overview, tests, reviews
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Best winter tyres in tests (2026)
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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.
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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.
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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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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 ( 225/35 R19 88W XL EVc, with kerbing rib )
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£234
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Continental WinterContact TS 870 P ( 225/35 R19 88W XL EVc, with kerbing rib ) | In stock | Free shipping | £234 |
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mytyres.co.uk
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WinterContact TS 870 P XL FR
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£243
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WinterContact TS 870 P XL FR | In stock | Free shipping | £243 |
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tyres.pneus.online.uk
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Tests from 2025
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.
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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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Cars with 225/35 R19 tyres
225/35 R19 tyre test Personalize
Best tyres in your size
Dry
1.
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
91%
2.
Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
78%
3.
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
74%
4.
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
74%
5.
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
71%
6.
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
68%
7.
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
66%
8.
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
63%
9.
Barum Polaris 6
62%
10.
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
61%
Wet
1.
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
80%
2.
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
74%
3.
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
71%
4.
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
71%
5.
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
69%
6.
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
66%
7.
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
66%
8.
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
57%
9.
Barum Polaris 6
51%
10.
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
47%
Snow
1.
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
86%
2.
Barum Polaris 6
74%
3.
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
72%
4.
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
72%
5.
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
68%
6.
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
66%
7.
Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
65%
8.
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
58%
9.
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
48%
10.
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
41%
Comfort
1.
Barum Polaris 6
97%
2.
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
91%
3.
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
80%
4.
Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
74%
5.
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
74%
6.
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
53%
7.
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
47%
8.
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
40%
9.
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
33%
10.
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
31%
Economy
1.
Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
94%
2.
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
71%
3.
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
69%
4.
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
63%
5.
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
56%
6.
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
41%
7.
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
40%
8.
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
31%
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Did you know ...?
225/35 R19 doesn't belong to the most popular dimensions for winter tyres - there are 5 tyre models available, which can be compared to 155/60 R15, 170/60 R17, 160/60 R14. Let's break down the sizing - 35 is height of the tyre, which is calculated as 35% of the tyre width (225mm), which means the sidewall height has 78.75 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 2010.93 mm, which is very similar to 180/65 R16(2011.88 mm), 195/60 R16(2011.88 mm), 190/55 R17(2013.13 mm), 265/30 R19(2015.65 mm), 265/35 R18(2019.1 mm), 215/55 R16(2019.73 mm), 225/40 R18(2001.82 mm). There are multiple speed indexes available for winter tyres in 225/35 R19: V(240km/h), W(270km/h). The same goes for weight indexes: 88. You can find 225/35 R19 on 9 car models - mainly McLaren, Mitsubishi, Morgan, Seat, Skoda.
