235/55 R19 - Best winter tyres 2026 - market overview, tests, reviews
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Best winter tyres in tests (2026)
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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.
Tests from 2025
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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Continental WinterContact TS 870 P ( 235/55 R19 105T XL Conti Seal, EVc, with kerbing rib )
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£221
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Continental WinterContact TS 870 P ( 235/55 R19 105T XL Conti Seal, EVc, with kerbing rib ) | In stock | Free shipping | £221 |
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WinterContact TS 870 P Conti-Seal XL FR EV
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£227
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WinterContact TS 870 P Conti-Seal XL FR EV | In stock | Free shipping | £227 |
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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 ( 235/55 R19 105V XL )
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£206
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Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2 ( 235/55 R19 105V XL ) | In stock | Free shipping | £206 |
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Scorpion Winter 2 XL
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£246
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Scorpion Winter 2 XL | In stock | Free shipping | £246 |
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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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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 ( 235/55 R19 105V XL 4PR, with rim protection (MFS) SBL )
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£189
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Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 X W330A ( 235/55 R19 105V XL 4PR, with rim protection (MFS) SBL ) | In stock | Free shipping | £189 |
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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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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 235/55 R19 tyres
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Best tyres in your size
Dry
1.
Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
78%
2.
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
77%
3.
Michelin Alpin 7
76%
4.
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
74%
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.
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
80%
3.
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
71%
4.
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
71%
5.
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
69%
6.
Michelin Alpin 7
68%
7.
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
66%
8.
Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV
66%
9.
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
59%
10.
Barum Polaris 6
51%
Snow
1.
Michelin Alpin 7
81%
2.
Barum Polaris 6
74%
3.
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
72%
4.
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
72%
5.
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
68%
6.
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
66%
7.
Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
65%
8.
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
58%
9.
Uniroyal WinterExpert
56%
10.
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
51%
Comfort
1.
Barum Polaris 6
97%
2.
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
80%
3.
Michelin Alpin 7
80%
4.
Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
74%
5.
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
65%
6.
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
61%
7.
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
55%
8.
Uniroyal WinterExpert
55%
9.
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
53%
10.
Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV
51%
Economy
1.
Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
94%
2.
Uniroyal WinterExpert
91%
3.
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
91%
4.
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
85%
5.
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
69%
6.
Firestone Winterhawk 4
63%
7.
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
63%
8.
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 X W330A
61%
9.
Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV
58%
10.
Goodyear Ultragrip Performance+ Suv
56%
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235/55 R19 doesn't belong to the most popular dimensions for winter tyres - there are 44 tyre models available, which can be compared to 195/60 R15, 205/55 R17, 175/65 R15. Let's break down the sizing - 55 is height of the tyre, which is calculated as 55% of the tyre width (235mm), which means the sidewall height has 129.25 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 2328.23 mm, which is very similar to 295/35 R21(2324.46 mm), 235/60 R18(2322.27 mm), 285/45 R19(2321.95 mm), 225/75 R16(2337.03 mm), 295/40 R20(2337.34 mm), 255/70 R15(2318.5 mm), 255/65 R16(2318.18 mm). There are multiple speed indexes available for winter tyres in 235/55 R19: H(210km/h), R(170km/h), T(190km/h), V(240km/h), W(270km/h). The same goes for weight indexes: 101, 105, 108, 110. You can find 235/55 R19 on 23 car models - mainly Land Rover, Audi, Dodge, Hyundai, Mercedes-Benz.
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