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245/55 R17 - Best winter tyres 2026 - market overview, tests, reviews

PILOT ALPIN 5

michelin
4.7/5
£241

Winter i*cept evo3 W330

hankook
4.8/5
£169

Best winter tyres in tests (2026)

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Michelin
Tests from 2025
225/40 R18 Rank: 1 (Exemplary)
275/35 R19 Rank: 1 (Outstanding)
245/45 R19 Rank: 2 (Highly recommended)
225/40 R18 Rank: 2 (Good)
225/40 R18 Rank: 2 (-)
Tests from 2024
235/35 R19 Rank: 1 (Exemplary)
245/45 R18 Rank: 1 (Exemplary)
235/35 R19 Rank: 1 (Test winner)
Tests from 2023
225/45 R18 Rank: 1 (Test winner)
225/45 R18 Rank: 1 (Test winner)
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.
50%
Snow braking
Dry braking
Snow traction
Dry handling
Exterior noise
Snow handling
Wet handling
Comfort
Wet circle cornering
Wet braking

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Pilot Alpin 5 EV
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£241
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Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 ( 245/55 R17 102V )
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£241
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4.55/5
Bridgestone
Tests from 2025
235/50 R19 Rank: 1 (Test winner)
275/35 R19 Rank: 2 (Very good)
225/45 R17 Rank: 3 (-)
215/55 R17 Rank: 3 (Good)
225/40 R18 Rank: 3 (Exemplary)
225/40 R18 Rank: 3 (Good)
245/45 R19 Rank: 4 (Highly recommended)
225/40 R18 Rank: 6 (-)
215/55 R17 Rank: 6 (Very good)
215/55 R17 Rank: 7 (Good)
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.
50%
Wet circle cornering
Comfort
Snow traction
Wet braking
Snow handling
Wet handling
Aquaplaning - cross
Dry handling
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Dry braking

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Bridgestone Blizzak 6 ( 245/55 R17 106V XL Enliten / EV )
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£225
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4.5/5
Goodyear
Tests from 2025
215/55 R17 Rank: 2 (Outstanding)
Tests from 2023
225/45 R17 Rank: 3 (Good)
205/60 R16 Rank: 3 (Good)
Tests from 2022
215/60 R16 Rank: 3 (Good)
215/55 R17 Rank: 3 (Exemplary)
215/55 R17 Rank: 4 (-)
Tests from 2021
235/55 R18 Rank: 1 (Exemplary)
225/50 R17 Rank: 3 (Good)
225/45 R17 Rank: 3 (-)
225/40 R18 Rank: 5 (-)
A typical premium tyre - very well balanced, great on all surfaces with low rolling resistance. Proven by many tests.
50%
Snow traction
Aquaplaning - cross
Snow handling
Wet handling
Interior noise
Comfort
Wet circle cornering
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Dry braking
Wet braking

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Goodyear UltraGrip Performance + ( 245/55 R17 106H XL EDT, MO-V )
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£175
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4.65/5
Continental
Tests from 2025
215/55 R17 Rank: 1 (Good)
215/55 R17 Rank: 1 (Outstanding)
235/50 R19 Rank: 1 (Exemplary)
215/55 R17 Rank: 3 (Exemplary)
245/45 R19 Rank: 5 (Highly recommended)
225/40 R18 Rank: 6 (Good)
225/40 R18 Rank: 7 (Good)
225/40 R18 Rank: 13 (-)
Tests from 2024
215/55 R17 Rank: 2 (Highly recommended)
235/55 R18 Rank: 2 (Very good)
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.
50%
Snow braking
Aquaplaning - cross
Dry handling
Interior noise
Exterior noise
Comfort
Dry braking
Snow handling
Wet circle cornering
Wet braking

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Continental WinterContact TS 870 P ( 245/55 R17 106H XL EVc, with kerbing rib )
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£208
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WinterContact TS 870 P XL
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£209
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4.3/5
Hankook
Tests from 2025
275/35 R19 Rank: 4 (Very good)
225/40 R18 Rank: 5 (Good)
225/40 R18 Rank: 6 (Good)
225/40 R18 Rank: 14 (-)
Tests from 2024
235/35 R19 Rank: 4 (Recommended)
245/45 R18 Rank: 5 (Exemplary)
235/35 R19 Rank: 6 (Good)
Tests from 2023
225/40 R18 Rank: 4 (Exemplary)
225/45 R18 Rank: 4 (Highly recommended)
225/45 R18 Rank: 6 (Good)
Hankook sneaked in between the traditional premium tyres again with its Icept Evo3. It excels in aquaplaning resistance, which is crucial for european winters.
50%
Aquaplaning - cross
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Snow handling
Wet braking
Dry braking
Wet handling
Dry handling
Snow traction
Wet circle cornering
Comfort

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Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330 ( 245/55 R17 102V 4PR, with rim protection (MFS) SBL )
- In stock
£169
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330 ( 245/55 R17 102V 4PR, with rim protection (MFS) SBL ) In stock Free shipping
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Best tyres in your size

Dry

1. Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
91%
2. Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
78%
3. Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
68%
4. Bridgestone Blizzak 6
63%

Wet

1. Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
74%
2. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
71%
3. Bridgestone Blizzak 6
69%
4. Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
66%

Snow

1. Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
86%
2. Bridgestone Blizzak 6
72%
3. Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
66%
4. Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
65%

Comfort

1. Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
91%
2. Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
74%
3. Bridgestone Blizzak 6
40%
4. Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
31%

Economy

1. Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
94%
2. Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
71%
3. Bridgestone Blizzak 6
63%
4. Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
56%

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