235/40 R19 - Best allseason tyres 2026 - market overview, tests, reviews

1

Premium

Pilot Alpin 5

'26#3

'25#1

'25#1

10.0

Price from

£191

Price from£191

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

Wear

100%

Gravel traction

100%

Sand traction

100%

+29

Wet handling - objective

38%

Ice lateral guidance

33%

Price/value

8%

Test results

2026245/45 R19#3(-)

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)

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Price variants (1)

235/40 R19 96 W

B D 70dB

£191

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£191

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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£260

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2

Premium

UltraGrip Performance 3

'26#3

'26#6

9.2

Price from

£198

Price from£198

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

#7

2026

theTyre Lab.comRecommended#7 Winter tires 2026

Performance

Dry driving behavior

100%

Wet side guide

100%

Wear

95%

+27

Interior noise

62%

Rolling resistance

58%

Price/value

53%

Test results

2026225/45 R17#3(Highly recommended)

2026225/50 R17#3(Good)

2026205/55 R16#6(-)

2026185/65 R15#6(Satisfactory)

2026245/45 R19#9(-)

2025245/45 R19#1(Highly recommended)

2025225/40 R18#1(Good)

2025215/55 R17#1(Exemplary)

2025215/55 R17#2(Good)

2025225/45 R17#2(-)

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Price variants (2)

235/40 R19 96 V XL EVR

B C 71dB

£198

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£198

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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£209

In stock · Free shipping

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235/40 R19 96 V mfs XL

B C 71dB

£294

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£294

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3

Premium

P Zero Winter 2

'26#1

'25#3

'24#1

9.9

Price from

£214

Price from£214

Recommended

#2

2026

theTyre Lab.comRecommended#2 Winter tires 2026

Performance

Wet braking

100%

Wet safety

100%

Wet handling

100%

+14

Wear

56%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

11%

Aquaplaning - cross

11%

Test results

2026245/45 R19#1(-)

2025245/45 R19#3(Highly recommended)

2024235/35 R19#1(Test winner)

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Price variants (3)

235/40 R19 96 V mfs XL

B D 70dB

£250

mytyres.co.uk

£250

In stock · Free shipping

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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£292

In stock · Free shipping

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235/40 R19 96 W

A C 70dB

£214

mytyres.co.uk

£214

In stock · Free shipping

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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£250

In stock · Free shipping

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235/40 R19 96 W

A C 70dB

£254

mytyres.co.uk

£254

In stock · Free shipping

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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£265

In stock · Free shipping

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4

Premium

Blizzak 6

'26#4

'26#5

'26#5

9.1

Price from

£187

Price from£187

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

#8

2026

theTyre Lab.comRecommended#8 Winter tires 2026

Performance

Snow safety

100%

Lateral guidance on snow

96%

Gravel traction

91%

+26

Interior noise

49%

Exterior noise

47%

Price/value

34%

Test results

2026205/55 R16#4(-)

2026225/50 R17#5(Satisfactory)

2026225/45 R17#5(Highly recommended)

2026245/45 R19#5(-)

2025235/50 R19#1(Test winner)

2025275/35 R19#2(Very good)

2025215/55 R17#3(Good)

2025225/40 R18#3(Good)

2025225/40 R18#3(Exemplary)

2025225/45 R17#3(-)

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Price variants (2)

235/40 R19 96 W XL Enliten / EV

B C 70dB

£229

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£229

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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£230

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235/40 R19 96 W

B C 70dB

£187

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£187

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5

Premium

WinterContact TS 870 P

'26#2

'25#1

'25#1

9.4

Price from

£209

Price from£209

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

#4

2026

theTyre Lab.comRecommended#4 Winter tires 2026

Performance

Dry handling - objective

93%

Rolling resistance

92%

Mud traction

91%

+26

Gravel traction

46%

Sand traction

46%

Price/value

4%

Test results

2026245/45 R19#2(-)

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(-)

2024235/55 R18#2(Very good)

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Price variants (1)

235/40 R19 96 V XL

B C 71dB

£209

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£209

In stock · Free shipping

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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£228

In stock · Free shipping

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6

Premium

Winter

'26#8

'25#1

7.6

Price from

£179

Price from£179

Performance

Snow traction

100%

Snow cornering

100%

Comfort

100%

+11

Interior noise

30%

Dry handling

26%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

23%

Test results

2026205/55 R16#8(-)

2026225/50 R17#8(Satisfactory)

2025225/40 R18#1(-)

2025225/40 R18#2(Exemplary)

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Price variants (1)

235/40 R19 96 V

C C 71dB

£179

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£179

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7

Upper-middle

WinterCraft WP52+

'26#6

'26#11

'26#12

8.1

Price from

£152

Price from£152

Expert summary

The Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ is a winter tyre from the established South Korean manufacturer, designed for use on passenger cars during cold weather conditions. Serving as an updated successor to the standard WinterCraft WP52, this model is engineered for winter driving. Its main focus is delivering traction on cold, snowy, and icy roads, though specific technical modifications over its predecessor are not detailed.

Performance

Dry braking

97%

Wet braking

93%

Wet circle cornering

84%

+14

Snow handling - objective

43%

Dry handling - objective

29%

Aquaplaning - cross

28%

Test results

2026225/45 R17#6(Recommended)

2026245/45 R19#11(-)

2026185/65 R15#12(Sufficient)

2025225/40 R18#4(Good)

2025225/40 R18#4(-)

2025215/55 R17#5(Good)

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Price variants (2)

235/40 R19 96 V

B C 71dB

£152

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£152

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8

Upper-middle

Winter i*cept evo3 W330

'25#4

'25#5

'25#6

8.7

Price from

£183

Price from£183

Expert summary

Hankook sneaked in between the traditional premium tyres again with its Icept Evo3. It excels in aquaplaning resistance, which is crucial for european winters.

Recommended

#13

2026

theTyre Lab.comRecommended#13 Winter tires 2026

Performance

Aquaplaning - cross

96%

Gravel traction

91%

Snow handling - objective

90%

+19

Wet handling - objective

50%

Dry steering response

41%

Exterior noise

13%

Test results

2025275/35 R19#4(Very good)

2025225/40 R18#5(Good)

2025225/40 R18#6(Good)

2025225/40 R18#14(-)

2024235/35 R19#4(Recommended)

2024245/45 R18#5(Exemplary)

2024235/35 R19#6(Good)

2023225/40 R18#4(Exemplary)

2023225/45 R18#4(Highly recommended)

2023225/45 R18#6(Good)

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Price variants (3)

235/40 R19 96 V

B C 72dB

£183

mytyres.co.uk

£183

In stock · Free shipping

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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£188

In stock · Free shipping

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9

Premium

Wintrac Pro+

'26#6

'26#10

'25#4

7.4

Price from

£182

Price from£182

Performance

Wet handling - objective

90%

Wet circle cornering

89%

Wet handling

83%

+22

Price/value

21%

Dry lane changing

16%

Dry driving behavior

11%

Test results

2026245/45 R19#6(-)

2026225/50 R17#10(Satisfactory)

2025235/50 R19#4(Good)

2025215/55 R17#4(Exemplary)

2025215/55 R17#4(Good)

2025215/55 R17#5(Very good)

2025245/45 R19#6(-)

2025275/35 R19#6(Good)

2025225/45 R17#6(-)

2025225/40 R18#13(Satisfactory)

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Price variants (1)

235/40 R19 96 W £182

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£182

In stock · Free shipping

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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£210

In stock · Free shipping

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10

Budget

Polaris 6

'26#7

'26#11

'25#2

7.8

Price from

£163

Price from£163

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.

Performance

Exterior noise

100%

Price/value

100%

Snow acceleration

100%

+12

Aquaplaning - cross

38%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

36%

Snow cornering

21%

Test results

2026245/45 R19#7(-)

2026185/65 R15#11(Sufficient)

2025215/65 R17#2(Good)

2025225/40 R18#9(Good)

2025225/40 R18#10(-)

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Price variants (1)

235/40 R19 96 W

C C 72dB

£163

mytyres.co.uk

£163

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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£189

In stock · Free shipping

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11

Upper-middle

WinterExpert

'25#5

'25#8

'25#12

8.1

Price from

£172

Price from£172

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

Rolling resistance

93%

Dry handling - objective

86%

Ice braking

78%

+21

Safety

19%

Wet side guide

0%

Wet handling - objective

0%

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)

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Price variants (1)

235/40 R19 96 V mfs XL£172

tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£172

In stock · Free shipping

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mytyres.co.uk

£174

In stock · Free shipping

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12

Premium

Blizzak LM-005

'26#8

'24#1

'24#5

8.7

Price from

£222

Price from£222

Expert summary

A great winter tyre with balanced handling characteristics. Great in the wet, but slightly less durable than newer models.

Recommended

#12

2026

theTyre Lab.comRecommended#12 Winter tires 2026

Performance

Wet side guide

100%

Wet braking

97%

Wet circle cornering

92%

+26

Mileage

40%

Snow safety

33%

Price/value

20%

Test results

2026185/65 R15#8(Sufficient)

2024215/55 R17#1(Test winner)

2024235/35 R19#5(Good)

2023235/55 R18#1(Highly recommended)

2023255/45 R20#1(Outstanding)

2023225/45 R18#1(Test winner)

2023225/45 R18#1(-)

2023225/40 R18#1(Very good)

2023225/45 R17#2(Recommended)

2023235/60 R18#3(Highly recommended)

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Price variants (3)

235/40 R19 96 V £247

tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£247

In stock · Free shipping

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mytyres.co.uk

£252

In stock · Free shipping

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235/40 R19 96 V

A C 72dB

£222

mytyres.co.uk

£222

In stock · Free shipping

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235/40 R19 96 W L

A C 72dB

£242

mytyres.co.uk

£242

In stock · Free shipping

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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£263

In stock · Free shipping

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13

Budget

Winguard Sport 3

'26#8

7.5

Price from

£127

Price from£127

Expert summary

The Nexen Winguard Sport 3 is an ultra-high-performance winter tyre manufactured in the Czech Republic. Launched initially in 79 sizes ranging from 16 to 22 inches, the model has an additional 66 sizes planned for future release. It is recognized for its design, innovation, functionality, and durability, having earned a Red Dot Design Award 2025.

Performance

Comfort

100%

Exterior noise

100%

Snow braking

86%

+12

Wet braking

21%

Snow handling

21%

Snow cornering

21%

Test results

2026225/45 R17#8(Recommended)

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Price variants (1)

235/40 R19 96 W £127

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£127

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14

Upper-middle

Krisalp HP3

'26#8

'25#7

'25#12

8.1

Price from

£173

Price from£173

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 braking

96%

Ice lateral guidance

90%

Snow traction

88%

+19

Dry handling

31%

Dry handling - objective

25%

Wet handling - objective

13%

Test results

2026245/45 R19#8(-)

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)

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Price variants (1)

235/40 R19 96 V mfs XL £173

mytyres.co.uk

£173

In stock · Free shipping

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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£185

In stock · Free shipping

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15

Upper-middle

BluEarth winter V906

'26#9

'25#8

'25#28

5.9

Price from

£167

Price from£167

Performance

Dry lane changing

89%

Dry handling

86%

Comfort

82%

+20

Snow traction

14%

Snow safety

11%

Lateral guidance on snow

0%

Test results

2026225/50 R17#9(Satisfactory)

2025245/45 R19#8(-)

2025225/40 R18#28(-)

2024215/55 R17#8(Satisfactory)

2024205/55 R16#19(-)

2024205/55 R16#20(Satisfactory)

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Price variants (1)

235/40 R19 96 V £167

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£167

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16

Upper-middle

G-Force Winter 2

'26#10

'25#11

'25#12

8.2

Price from

£155

Price from£155

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

Lateral guidance on snow

100%

Snow handling - objective

100%

Snow braking

100%

+23

Dry lane changing

39%

Dry handling

35%

Wet handling - objective

22%

Test results

2026245/45 R19#10(-)

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(-)

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Price variants (1)

235/40 R19 96 V mfs XL £155

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£155

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17

Budget

Speed-Grip 5

'26#13

'25#11

'25#14

8.0

Price from

£172

Price from£172

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%

Dry handling - objective

88%

Aquaplaning - cross

84%

+17

Wet handling

36%

Wet handling - objective

25%

Snow handling - objective

25%

Test results

2026245/45 R19#13(-)

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(-)

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Price variants (1)

235/40 R19 96 V mfs XL

C D 72dB

£172

tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£172

In stock · Free shipping

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mytyres.co.uk

£177

In stock · Free shipping

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18

Upper-middle

EuroWinter HS02 Pro

'26#11

'26#11

'26#28

6.2

Price from

£164

Price from£164

Expert summary

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.

Performance

Dry braking

74%

Wet side guide

67%

Exterior noise

65%

+21

Gravel traction

18%

Mud traction

18%

Snow handling - objective

8%

Test results

2026225/50 R17#11(Poor)

2026225/45 R17#11(Conditionally recommended)

2026245/45 R19#28(-)

2025235/50 R19#9(Sufficient)

2025215/55 R17#9(Good)

2025225/40 R18#20(Satisfactory)

2025225/40 R18#20(-)

2024235/55 R18#8(Good)

2024245/45 R18#10(Satisfactory)

2023255/45 R20#7(Satisfactory)

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Price variants (2)

235/40 R19 96 W XL

B D 68dB

£164

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£164

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19

Upper-middle

Winterhawk 4

'26#19

'25#7

'25#16

6.3

Price from

£135

Price from£135

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

Lateral guidance on snow

95%

Ice braking

92%

Ice lateral guidance

82%

+24