255/45 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 ( 255/45 R19 100T EVR, with rim protection (MFS) )
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£184
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Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 ( 255/45 R19 100T EVR, with rim protection (MFS) ) | In stock | Free shipping | £184 |
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Ultragrip Performance 3
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£200
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Ultragrip Performance 3 | In stock | Free shipping | £200 |
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Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 ( 255/45 R19 104V XL EVR, with rim protection (MFS) )
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£192
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Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 ( 255/45 R19 104V XL EVR, with rim protection (MFS) ) | In stock | Free shipping | £192 |
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Ultragrip Performance 3 XL FP
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£220
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Ultragrip Performance 3 XL FP | In stock | Free shipping | £220 |
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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 ( 255/45 R19 104W XL Enliten / EV, with rim protection (MFS) )
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£203
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Bridgestone Blizzak 6 ( 255/45 R19 104W XL Enliten / EV, with rim protection (MFS) ) | In stock | Free shipping | £203 |
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Blizzak 6 XL Enliten
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£279
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Blizzak 6 XL Enliten | In stock | Free shipping | £279 |
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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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Goodyear UltraGrip Performance + ( 255/45 R19 104V XL EDR, SCT, T0, with rim protection (MFS) )
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£231
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Goodyear UltraGrip Performance + ( 255/45 R19 104V XL EDR, SCT, T0, with rim protection (MFS) ) | In stock | Free shipping | £231 |
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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 ( 255/45 R19 104V XL EVc, with kerbing rib )
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£222
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Continental WinterContact TS 870 P ( 255/45 R19 104V XL EVc, with kerbing rib ) | In stock | Free shipping | £222 |
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WinterContact TS 870 P XL
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£252
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WinterContact TS 870 P XL | In stock | Free shipping | £252 |
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WinterContact 8 S EV XL
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£224
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WinterContact 8 S EV XL | In stock | Free shipping | £224 |
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Continental WinterContact 8 S ( 255/45 R19 104V XL EVc, with kerbing rib )
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£250
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Continental WinterContact 8 S ( 255/45 R19 104V XL EVc, with kerbing rib ) | In stock | Free shipping | £250 |
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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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Barum Polaris 6 ( 255/45 R19 104V XL EVc, with kerbing rib )
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£162
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Barum Polaris 6 ( 255/45 R19 104V XL EVc, with kerbing rib ) | In stock | Free shipping | £162 |
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Polaris 6 EV XL FR
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£187
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Polaris 6 EV XL FR | In stock | Free shipping | £187 |
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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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Winter i*cept evo3 MFS XL
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£208
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Winter i*cept evo3 MFS XL | In stock | Free shipping | £208 |
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Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330 ( 255/45 R19 104V XL 4PR, with rim protection (MFS) SBL )
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£210
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Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330 ( 255/45 R19 104V XL 4PR, with rim protection (MFS) SBL ) | In stock | Free shipping | £210 |
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The Cinturato Winter 2 is enjoyable to drive and offers safety in all conditions. However, some tests have described its dry handling as sluggish.
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Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV ( 255/45 R19 104V XL Aramid Sidewalls, SilentDrive, with rim protection (MFS) )
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£266
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Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV ( 255/45 R19 104V XL Aramid Sidewalls, SilentDrive, with rim protection (MFS) ) | In stock | Free shipping | £266 |
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The EuroWinter HS02 is one of the few affordable winter tires with good mileage and low rolling resistance. It offers strong driving characteristics, with only slight weaknesses on snow.
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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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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.
Cars with 255/45 R19 tyres
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Best tyres in your size
Dry
1.
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
91%
2.
Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
78%
3.
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
77%
4.
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
74%
5.
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
74%
6.
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
71%
7.
Falken Eurowinter HS02
71%
8.
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
70%
9.
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
68%
10.
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
66%
Wet
1.
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
87%
2.
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
80%
3.
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
74%
4.
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
71%
5.
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
71%
6.
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
69%
7.
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
66%
8.
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
66%
9.
Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV
66%
10.
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
65%
Snow
1.
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
86%
2.
Barum Polaris 6
74%
3.
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
72%
4.
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
72%
5.
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
68%
6.
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
66%
7.
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
66%
8.
Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
65%
9.
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
63%
10.
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
58%
Comfort
1.
Barum Polaris 6
97%
2.
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
91%
3.
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
80%
4.
Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
74%
5.
FALKEN EUROWINTER HS02
69%
6.
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
68%
7.
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
65%
8.
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
61%
9.
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
53%
10.
Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV
51%
Economy
1.
Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
94%
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.
Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV
58%
8.
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
56%
9.
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
47%
10.
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
41%
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255/45 R19 doesn't belong to the most popular dimensions for winter tyres - there are 17 tyre models available, which can be compared to 205/40 R18, 190/50 R17, 205/65 R15. Let's break down the sizing - 45 is height of the tyre, which is calculated as 45% of the tyre width (255mm), which means the sidewall height has 114.75 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 2237.13 mm, which is very similar to 255/40 R20(2236.81 mm), 235/65 R16(2236.5 mm), 215/65 R17(2234.61 mm), 285/40 R19(2232.42 mm), 235/60 R17(2242.47 mm), 205/75 R16(2242.78 mm), 295/35 R20(2244.67 mm). There are multiple speed indexes available for winter tyres in 255/45 R19: H(210km/h), R(170km/h), S(180km/h), T(190km/h), V(240km/h), W(270km/h). The same goes for weight indexes: 100, 104, 110. You can find 255/45 R19 on 5 car models - mainly Mercedes-Benz, Audi, Porsche, Seat.
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