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255/60 R17 - Best winter tyres 2026 - market overview, tests, reviews

Blizzak LM-005

bridgestone
4.5/5
£237

Snowprox S954

toyo
3.9/5
£153

Best winter tyres in tests (2026)

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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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Blizzak 6 Enliten XL
- In stock
£200
Blizzak 6 Enliten XL In stock Free shipping
£200 Buy
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Bridgestone Blizzak 6 ( 255/60 R17 110V XL Enliten / EV )
- In stock
£204
Bridgestone Blizzak 6 ( 255/60 R17 110V XL Enliten / EV ) In stock Free shipping
£204 Buy
mytyres.co.uk
4.25/5
Hankook
Tests from 2025
235/50 R19 Rank: 7 (Good)
Tests from 2024
235/55 R18 Rank: 5 (Very good)
Tests from 2023
235/55 R18 Rank: 2 (Recommended)
235/60 R18 Rank: 3 (Highly recommended)
225/60 R18 Rank: 6 (Good)
Tests from 2021
235/55 R18 Rank: 6 (Good)
235/55 R18 Rank: 9 (-)
50%
Aquaplaning - cross
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Snow traction
Snow handling
Comfort
Wet braking
Dry handling
Dry braking
Wet handling
Wet circle cornering

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Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 X W330A ( 255/60 R17 106H 4PR SBL )
- In stock
£151
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 X W330A ( 255/60 R17 106H 4PR SBL ) In stock Free shipping
£151 Buy
mytyres.co.uk
2/5
Matador
Tests from 2025
225/40 R18 Rank: 11 (Satisfactory)
Tests from 2023
225/45 R18 Rank: 38 (-)
Tests from 2022
215/60 R16 Rank: 15 (Satisfactory)
215/55 R17 Rank: 31 (-)
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.
50%
Snow traction
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Aquaplaning - cross
Snow handling
Wet braking
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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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