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'26#3
'26#3
'26#69.2
Price from
£228
Price from£228
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.
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(-) Price variants (6)
235/45 R21 101 T
B B 71dB
£228
235/45 R21 101 T
B B 71dB
£304235/45 R21 101 H
B B 71dB
£241235/45 R21 101 V
B B 71dB
£250235/45 R21 101 V
B B 71dB
£3892
Premium'26#4'26#5'26#59.1
Price from
£287
Price from£287
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.
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(-)3
Premium'26#2'25#1
'25#19.4
Price from
£257
Price from£257
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.
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) Price variants (3)
235/45 R21 101 T BSW XL
B B 71dB
£257235/45 R21 101 T BSW XL
B C 71dB
£2954
Premium'25#4'24#4'23#38.6
Price from
£301
Price from£301
Expert summary
Winter-focused tyre that is enjoyable to drive on snow, while being safe on wet and dry.
Performance
Lateral guidance on snow
100%
Dry lane changing
100%
Interior noise
100%
+17
Aquaplaning - cross
47%
Price/value
33%
Rolling resistance
28%
Test results
2025235/50 R19#4(Good)2024235/55 R18#4(Very good)2023225/60 R18#3(Exemplary)
2023235/60 R18#6(Recommended)
2023235/55 R18#7(Recommended)5
Premium'26#6'26#10'25#47.4
Price from
£251
Price from£251
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) Price variants (1)
235/45 R21 101 Y £251
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Budget'26#13'25#11'25#148.0
Price from
£239
Price from£239
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(-) Price variants (1)
235/45 R21 101 V
C B 72dB
£2397
Upper-middle'26#11'26#11'26#286.2
Price from
£219
Price from£219
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) Price variants (1)
235/45 R21 101 W £219
