255/40 R19 - Best winter tyres 2026 - market overview, tests, reviews

#1
Winter tires

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)

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

5/5

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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Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 ( 255/40 R19 100H XL, MO1 ) - In stock £273	Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 ( 255/40 R19 100H XL, MO1 )		In stock	Free shipping	£273	Buy mytyres.co.uk

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Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 ( 255/40 R19 100V XL, with rim protection ridge (FSL) ) - In stock £233	Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 ( 255/40 R19 100V XL, with rim protection ridge (FSL) )		In stock	Free shipping	£233	Buy mytyres.co.uk

4.75/5

#3
Winter tires

Tests from 2025

225/40 R18 Rank: 1 (Good)

215/55 R17 Rank: 1 (Exemplary)

245/45 R19 Rank: 1 (Highly recommended)

215/55 R17 Rank: 2 (Good)

225/45 R17 Rank: 2 (-)

275/35 R19 Rank: 3 (Very good)

225/40 R18 Rank: 3 (-)

235/50 R19 Rank: 4 (Good)

225/40 R18 Rank: 5 (Good)

Tests from 2024

215/55 R17 Rank: 1 (Good)

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

4.75/5

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 ( 255/40 R19 100V XL EVR, with rim protection (MFS) ) - In stock £188	Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 ( 255/40 R19 100V XL EVR, with rim protection (MFS) )		In stock	Free shipping	£188	Buy mytyres.co.uk
Ultragrip Performance 3 XL MFS - In stock £219	Ultragrip Performance 3 XL MFS		In stock	Free shipping	£219	Buy tyres.pneus.online.uk

4.65/5

#5
Winter tires

Tests from 2025

225/40 R18 Rank: 1 (-)

225/40 R18 Rank: 2 (Exemplary)

Dunlop Winter

4.65/5

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Winter EV XL - In stock £209	Winter EV XL		In stock	Free shipping	£209	Buy tyres.pneus.online.uk
Dunlop Winter ( 255/40 R19 100V XL EVs, with rim protection (MFS) BLK ) - In stock £215	Dunlop Winter ( 255/40 R19 100V XL EVs, with rim protection (MFS) BLK )		In stock	Free shipping	£215	Buy mytyres.co.uk

4.55/5

#7
Winter tires

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)

Bridgestone Blizzak 6

4.55/5

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 ( 255/40 R19 100W XL Enliten / EV, with rim protection (MFS) ) - In stock £240	Bridgestone Blizzak 6 ( 255/40 R19 100W XL Enliten / EV, with rim protection (MFS) )		In stock	Free shipping	£240	Buy mytyres.co.uk

4.5/5

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Winter tires

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 (-)

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+

4.5/5

A typical premium tyre - very well balanced, great on all surfaces with low rolling resistance. Proven by many tests.

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Goodyear UltraGrip Performance + ( 255/40 R19 100W XL *, EVR, with rim protection (MFS) ) - In stock £210	Goodyear UltraGrip Performance + ( 255/40 R19 100W XL *, EVR, with rim protection (MFS) )		In stock	Free shipping	£210	Buy mytyres.co.uk

4.65/5

#6
Winter tires

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 WinterContact TS 870 P

4.65/5

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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WinterContact TS 870 P XL FR EV - In stock £241	WinterContact TS 870 P XL FR EV		In stock	Free shipping	£241	Buy tyres.pneus.online.uk
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P ( 255/40 R19 100V XL EVc, with kerbing rib ) - In stock £241	Continental WinterContact TS 870 P ( 255/40 R19 100V XL EVc, with kerbing rib )		In stock	Free shipping	£241	Buy mytyres.co.uk

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Continental WinterContact TS 870 P ( 255/40 R19 100V XL ContiSilent, EVc, with kerbing rib ) - In stock £237	Continental WinterContact TS 870 P ( 255/40 R19 100V XL ContiSilent, EVc, with kerbing rib )		In stock	Free shipping	£237	Buy mytyres.co.uk
WinterContact TS 870 P XL Conti-Silent - In stock £255	WinterContact TS 870 P XL Conti-Silent		In stock	Free shipping	£255	Buy tyres.pneus.online.uk

4.3/5

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Winter tires

Tests from 2025

225/40 R18 Rank: 4 (Good)

Tests from 2024

215/55 R17 Rank: 2 (Good)

235/35 R19 Rank: 4 (Exemplary)

205/55 R16 Rank: 5 (Satisfactory)

205/55 R16 Rank: 7 (Good)

205/55 R16 Rank: 11 (-)

Tests from 2023

205/60 R16 Rank: 1 (Good)

225/45 R17 Rank: 4 (Good)

225/45 R18 Rank: 7 (Good)

225/45 R18 Rank: 15 (-)

Dunlop Winter Sport 5

4.3/5

While being somehow dated as it was introduced back in 2015, it received some midlife updates and still holds up with the current models, at least in smaller dimensions. At the right price, it could be a great choice.

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Aquaplaning - cross

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Interior noise

Wet handling

Wet braking

Aquaplaning - longitudal

Dry handling

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Dunlop Winter Sport 5 ( 255/40 R19 100V XL, with rim protection (MFS) BLK ) - In stock £263	Dunlop Winter Sport 5 ( 255/40 R19 100V XL, with rim protection (MFS) BLK )		In stock	Free shipping	£263	Buy mytyres.co.uk

4.3/5

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Winter tires