225/45 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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Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 ( 225/45 R19 96V XL EVR, with rim protection (MFS) )
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£191
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Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 ( 225/45 R19 96V XL EVR, with rim protection (MFS) ) | In stock | Free shipping | £191 |
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Ultragrip Performance 3 XL
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£232
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Ultragrip Performance 3 XL | In stock | Free shipping | £232 |
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Tests from 2025
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 ( 225/45 R19 96W XL Enliten / EV, with rim protection (MFS) )
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£190
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Bridgestone Blizzak 6 ( 225/45 R19 96W XL Enliten / EV, with rim protection (MFS) ) | In stock | Free shipping | £190 |
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Blizzak 6 Enliten XL EV
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£232
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Blizzak 6 Enliten XL EV | In stock | Free shipping | £232 |
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A typical premium tyre - very well balanced, great on all surfaces with low rolling resistance. Proven by many tests.
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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 ( 225/45 R19 96V XL EVc, with kerbing rib )
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£234
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Continental WinterContact TS 870 P ( 225/45 R19 96V XL EVc, with kerbing rib ) | In stock | Free shipping | £234 |
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WinterContact TS 870 P XL
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£254
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WinterContact TS 870 P XL | In stock | Free shipping | £254 |
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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.
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Dunlop Winter Sport 5 ( 225/45 R19 96V XL, with rim protection (MFS) BLK )
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£173
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Dunlop Winter Sport 5 ( 225/45 R19 96V XL, with rim protection (MFS) BLK ) | In stock | Free shipping | £173 |
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Winter Sport 5 MFS XL
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£211
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Winter Sport 5 MFS XL | In stock | Free shipping | £211 |
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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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Barum Polaris 6 ( 225/45 R19 96V XL EVc, with kerbing rib )
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£128
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Polaris 6 EV XL
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£163
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Polaris 6 EV XL | In stock | Free shipping | £163 |
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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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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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Nokian WR Snowproof P ( 225/45 R19 96V XL, with rim protection (MFS) )
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£153
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Nokian WR Snowproof P ( 225/45 R19 96V XL, with rim protection (MFS) ) | In stock | Free shipping | £153 |
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WR Snowproof P EV XL
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£208
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WR Snowproof P EV XL | In stock | Free shipping | £208 |
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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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EuroWinter HS02 is very good and quite sporty on dry and wet, but lacks some performance on the snow which is the reason for the not so good test results. Weaknesses in aquaplaning and rolling resistance doesn't help either.
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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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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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EuroWinter HS02 is very good and quite sporty on dry and wet, but lacks some performance on the snow which is the reason for the not so good test results. Weaknesses in aquaplaning and rolling resistance doesn't help either.
Cars with 225/45 R19 tyres
Recent winter tyre tests in 225/45 R19
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Best tyres in your size
Dry
1.
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
91%
2.
Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
78%
3.
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
77%
4.
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
74%
5.
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
70%
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.
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
87%
2.
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
80%
3.
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
74%
4.
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
71%
5.
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
69%
6.
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
69%
7.
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
66%
8.
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
66%
9.
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
65%
10.
Kleber Krisalp HP3
61%
Snow
1.
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
86%
2.
Kleber Krisalp HP3
83%
3.
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
78%
4.
Barum Polaris 6
74%
5.
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
72%
6.
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
72%
7.
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
66%
8.
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
66%
9.
Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
65%
10.
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
63%
Comfort
1.
Barum Polaris 6
97%
2.
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
91%
3.
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
80%
4.
Kleber Krisalp HP3
74%
5.
Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
74%
6.
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
74%
7.
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
68%
8.
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
65%
9.
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
61%
10.
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
55%
Economy
1.
Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
94%
2.
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
91%
3.
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
85%
4.
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
79%
5.
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
71%
6.
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
69%
7.
Firestone Winterhawk 4
63%
8.
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
63%
9.
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
56%
10.
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
47%
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225/45 R19 doesn't belong to the most popular dimensions for winter tyres - there are 16 tyre models available, which can be compared to 195/50 R15, 165/65 R14, 190/55 R17. Let's break down the sizing - 45 is height of the tyre, which is calculated as 45% of the tyre width (225mm), which means the sidewall height has 101.25 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 2152.31 mm, which is very similar to 295/30 R20(2151.99 mm), 215/65 R16(2154.82 mm), 185/75 R16(2148.54 mm), 255/35 R20(2156.7 mm), 255/40 R19(2157.02 mm), 255/45 R18(2157.33 mm), 225/50 R18(2143.19 mm). There are multiple speed indexes available for winter tyres in 225/45 R19: H(210km/h), S(180km/h), T(190km/h), V(240km/h), W(270km/h). The same goes for weight indexes: 92, 96, 110. You can find 225/45 R19 on 10 car models - mainly Infiniti, Nissan, BMW, Dodge, Mazda.
225/45 R19 tire tests
| Tyre size | Organization | Year | Type | Designation | Winner | Best value | Tested tyres | Vehicle |
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| 225/45 R19 | Autoexpress | 2022 | Passenger car | Continental WinterContact TS 870 | 6 | |||
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