235/45 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 ( 235/45 R19 99T XL EDR, with rim protection (MFS) )
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£164
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Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 ( 235/45 R19 99T XL EDR, with rim protection (MFS) ) | In stock | Free shipping | £164 |
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Ultragrip Performance 3 EDT XL SealTech
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£177
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Ultragrip Performance 3 EDT XL SealTech | In stock | Free shipping | £177 |
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Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 ( 235/45 R19 99V XL EVR, with rim protection (MFS) )
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£170
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Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 ( 235/45 R19 99V XL EVR, with rim protection (MFS) ) | In stock | Free shipping | £170 |
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Ultragrip Performance 3 XL
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£220
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Ultragrip Performance 3 XL | In stock | Free shipping | £220 |
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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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Michelin Alpin 7 ( 235/45 R19 99V XL, with rim protection ridge (FSL) )
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£226
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Michelin Alpin 7 ( 235/45 R19 99V XL, with rim protection ridge (FSL) ) | In stock | Free shipping | £226 |
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Alpin 7 XL EV
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£229
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Alpin 7 XL EV | In stock | Free shipping | £229 |
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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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Bridgestone Blizzak 6 ( 235/45 R19 99W XL Enliten / EV, with rim protection (MFS) )
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£204
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Bridgestone Blizzak 6 ( 235/45 R19 99W XL Enliten / EV, with rim protection (MFS) ) | In stock | Free shipping | £204 |
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Blizzak 6 Enliten XL EV
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£216
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Blizzak 6 Enliten XL EV | In stock | Free shipping | £216 |
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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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Winter-focused tyre that is enjoyable to drive on snow, while being safe on wet and dry.
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Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2 ( 235/45 R19 99V XL, with rim protection (MFS) )
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£208
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Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2 ( 235/45 R19 99V XL, with rim protection (MFS) ) | In stock | Free shipping | £208 |
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Scorpion Winter 2 XL
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£232
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Scorpion Winter 2 XL | In stock | Free shipping | £232 |
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Continental WinterContact 8 S ( 235/45 R19 99V XL EVc, with kerbing rib )
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£221
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Continental WinterContact 8 S ( 235/45 R19 99V XL EVc, with kerbing rib ) | In stock | Free shipping | £221 |
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WinterContact 8 S EV XL
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£230
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WinterContact 8 S EV XL | In stock | Free shipping | £230 |
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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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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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Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330 ( 235/45 R19 99V XL 4PR, with rim protection (MFS) SBL )
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£166
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Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330 ( 235/45 R19 99V XL 4PR, with rim protection (MFS) SBL ) | In stock | Free shipping | £166 |
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Winter i*cept evo3 XL
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£183
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Winter i*cept evo3 XL | In stock | Free shipping | £183 |
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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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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.
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Semperit Speed-Grip 5 ( 235/45 R19 99V XL EVc, with kerbing rib )
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£144
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Semperit Speed-Grip 5 ( 235/45 R19 99V XL EVc, with kerbing rib ) | In stock | Free shipping | £144 |
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Speed-Grip 5 XL FR EV
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£172
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Speed-Grip 5 XL FR EV | In stock | Free shipping | £172 |
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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.
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Cars with 235/45 R19 tyres
235/45 R19 tyre test Personalize
Best tyres in your size
Dry
1.
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
91%
2.
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
77%
3.
Michelin Alpin 7
76%
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.
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
69%
5.
Michelin Alpin 7
68%
6.
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
66%
7.
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
66%
8.
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
59%
9.
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
57%
10.
Barum Polaris 6
51%
Snow
1.
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
86%
2.
Michelin Alpin 7
81%
3.
Barum Polaris 6
74%
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Bridgestone Blizzak 6
72%
5.
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
72%
6.
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
66%
7.
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
66%
8.
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
58%
9.
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
51%
10.
Matador MP93 Nordicca
51%
Comfort
1.
Barum Polaris 6
97%
2.
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
91%
3.
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
80%
4.
Michelin Alpin 7
80%
5.
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
74%
6.
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
65%
7.
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
61%
8.
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
55%
9.
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
47%
10.
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
40%
Economy
1.
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
91%
2.
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
85%
3.
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
71%
4.
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
69%
5.
Firestone Winterhawk 4
63%
6.
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
63%
7.
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
56%
8.
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
40%
9.
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
36%
10.
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
33%
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235/45 R19 doesn't belong to the most popular dimensions for winter tyres - there are 19 tyre models available, which can be compared to 255/35 R20, 175/80 R14, 185/75 R16. Let's break down the sizing - 45 is height of the tyre, which is calculated as 45% of the tyre width (235mm), which means the sidewall height has 105.75 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 2180.58 mm, which is very similar to 215/55 R18(2179.32 mm), 265/40 R19(2182.15 mm), 265/35 R20(2178.69 mm), 195/80 R15(2177.12 mm), 265/45 R18(2185.61 mm), 265/30 R21(2175.24 mm), 225/70 R15(2186.55 mm). There are multiple speed indexes available for winter tyres in 235/45 R19: H(210km/h), T(190km/h), V(240km/h), W(270km/h). The same goes for weight indexes: 95, 99, 100, 110.
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