255/60 R17 - Best winter tyres 2026 - market overview, tests, reviews
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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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Blizzak 6 Enliten XL
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£200
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Blizzak 6 Enliten XL | In stock | Free shipping | £200 |
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tyres.pneus.online.uk
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Bridgestone Blizzak 6 ( 255/60 R17 110V XL Enliten / EV )
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£204
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Bridgestone Blizzak 6 ( 255/60 R17 110V XL Enliten / EV ) | In stock | Free shipping | £204 |
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mytyres.co.uk
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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.
Cars with 255/60 R17 tyres
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Best tyres in your size
Dry
1.
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
77%
2.
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
63%
Wet
1.
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
87%
2.
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
69%
Snow
1.
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
72%
2.
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
66%
3.
Matador MP93 Nordicca
51%
Comfort
1.
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
61%
2.
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
40%
Economy
1.
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
85%
2.
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
63%
3.
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 X W330A
61%
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255/60 R17 doesn't belong to the most popular dimensions for winter tyres - there are 22 tyre models available, which can be compared to 175/70 R14, 165/65 R13, 165/70 R13. Let's break down the sizing - 60 is height of the tyre, which is calculated as 60% of the tyre width (255mm), which means the sidewall height has 153 mm. The wheel diameter is R17, which means it fits to a 17 inch/431.8mm diameter wheel. The total circumference of the tyre is 2317.87 mm, which is very similar to 255/65 R16(2318.18 mm), 255/55 R18(2317.55 mm), 255/50 R19(2317.24 mm), 255/70 R15(2318.5 mm), 255/45 R20(2316.92 mm), 255/40 R21(2316.61 mm), 235/65 R17(2316.3 mm). There are multiple speed indexes available for winter tyres in 255/60 R17: H(210km/h), Q(160km/h), S(180km/h), V(240km/h). The same goes for weight indexes: 106, 110.
