225/65 R17 - Best winter tyres 2026 - market overview, tests, reviews
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Best winter tyres in tests (2026)
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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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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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WinterContact TS 870 P EV
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£196
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WinterContact TS 870 P EV | In stock | Free shipping | £196 |
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Continental WinterContact TS 870 P ( 225/65 R17 102T EVc, with kerbing rib )
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£217
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Continental WinterContact TS 870 P ( 225/65 R17 102T EVc, with kerbing rib ) | In stock | Free shipping | £217 |
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Continental WinterContact TS 870 P ( 225/65 R17 102H EVc, with kerbing rib )
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£165
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Continental WinterContact TS 870 P ( 225/65 R17 102H EVc, with kerbing rib ) | In stock | Free shipping | £165 |
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WinterContact TS 870 P EV
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£181
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WinterContact TS 870 P EV | In stock | Free shipping | £181 |
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Continental WinterContact TS 870 P ( 225/65 R17 106H XL EVc, with kerbing rib )
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£182
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Continental WinterContact TS 870 P ( 225/65 R17 106H XL EVc, with kerbing rib ) | In stock | Free shipping | £182 |
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WinterContact TS 870 P XL FR EV
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£189
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WinterContact TS 870 P XL FR EV | In stock | Free shipping | £189 |
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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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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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Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 X W330A ( 225/65 R17 102H 4PR SBL )
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£138
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Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 X W330A ( 225/65 R17 102H 4PR SBL ) | In stock | Free shipping | £138 |
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Winter i*cept evo3 X
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£170
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Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 X W330A ( 225/65 R17 106H XL 4PR SBL )
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£138
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Winter i*cept evo3 X XL
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£162
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Winter i*cept evo3 X XL | In stock | Free shipping | £162 |
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Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV ( 225/65 R17 106H XL Aramid Sidewalls )
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£139
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Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV ( 225/65 R17 106H XL Aramid Sidewalls ) | In stock | Free shipping | £139 |
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Snowproof 2 SUV XL EV
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£166
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Snowproof 2 SUV XL EV | In stock | Free shipping | £166 |
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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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Firestone Winterhawk 4 ( 225/65 R17 106H XL EVc )
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£113
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Firestone Winterhawk 4 ( 225/65 R17 106H XL EVc ) | In stock | Free shipping | £113 |
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Winterhawk 4 XL
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£140
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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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Cars with 225/65 R17 tyres
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Best tyres in your size
Dry
1.
Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
78%
2.
Apollo Aspire XP Winter
77%
3.
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
77%
4.
Michelin Alpin 7
76%
5.
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
74%
6.
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
71%
7.
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
70%
8.
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
66%
9.
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
63%
10.
Barum Polaris 6
62%
Wet
1.
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
87%
2.
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
71%
3.
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
71%
4.
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
69%
5.
Michelin Alpin 7
68%
6.
Apollo Aspire XP Winter
66%
7.
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
66%
8.
Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV
66%
9.
Barum Polaris 6
51%
10.
Uniroyal WinterExpert
50%
Snow
1.
Michelin Alpin 7
81%
2.
Barum Polaris 6
74%
3.
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
72%
4.
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
68%
5.
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
66%
6.
Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
65%
7.
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
58%
8.
Uniroyal WinterExpert
56%
9.
Matador MP93 Nordicca
51%
10.
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
48%
Comfort
1.
Barum Polaris 6
97%
2.
Michelin Alpin 7
80%
3.
Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
74%
4.
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
65%
5.
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
61%
6.
Uniroyal WinterExpert
55%
7.
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
53%
8.
Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV
51%
9.
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
47%
10.
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
40%
Economy
1.
Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
94%
2.
Uniroyal WinterExpert
91%
3.
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
85%
4.
Firestone Winterhawk 4
63%
5.
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
63%
6.
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 X W330A
61%
7.
Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV
58%
8.
Goodyear Ultragrip Performance+ Suv
56%
9.
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
44%
10.
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
41%
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225/65 R17 doesn't belong to the most popular dimensions for winter tyres - there are 53 tyre models available, which can be compared to 225/60 R17, 245/45 R19, 245/40 R18. Let's break down the sizing - 65 is height of the tyre, which is calculated as 65% of the tyre width (225mm), which means the sidewall height has 146.25 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 2275.46 mm, which is very similar to 215/80 R15(2277.65 mm), 275/35 R21(2280.48 mm), 195/55 R20(2269.8 mm), 225/60 R18(2284.57 mm), 225/70 R16(2266.34 mm), 245/50 R19(2285.82 mm), 275/40 R20(2287.08 mm). There are multiple speed indexes available for winter tyres in 225/65 R17: H(210km/h), Q(160km/h), R(170km/h), S(180km/h), T(190km/h), V(240km/h). The same goes for weight indexes: 101, 102, 106, 110. You can find 225/65 R17 on 17 car models - mainly Lexus, Toyota, Dodge, Fiat, Ford.
