265/40 R22 - Best winter tyres 2026 - market overview, tests, reviews
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Best winter tyres in tests (2026)
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Tests from 2025
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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£344
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Blizzak 6 Enliten XL | In stock | Free shipping | £344 |
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Bridgestone Blizzak 6 ( 265/40 R22 106W XL Enliten / EV, with rim protection (MFS) )
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£362
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Bridgestone Blizzak 6 ( 265/40 R22 106W XL Enliten / EV, with rim protection (MFS) ) | In stock | Free shipping | £362 |
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Tests from 2024
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 ( 265/40 R22 106W XL EVc, with kerbing rib )
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£315
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Continental WinterContact TS 870 P ( 265/40 R22 106W XL EVc, with kerbing rib ) | In stock | Free shipping | £315 |
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WinterContact TS 870 P XL FR
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£330
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WinterContact TS 870 P XL FR | In stock | Free shipping | £330 |
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Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 X W330A ( 265/40 R22 106W XL 4PR, with rim protection (MFS) SBL )
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£268
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Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 X W330A ( 265/40 R22 106W XL 4PR, with rim protection (MFS) SBL ) | In stock | Free shipping | £268 |
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265/40 R22 tyre test Personalize
Best tyres in your size
Dry
1.
Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
78%
2.
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
66%
3.
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
63%
Wet
1.
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
71%
2.
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
69%
3.
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
66%
Snow
1.
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
72%
2.
Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
65%
3.
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
58%
Comfort
1.
Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
74%
2.
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
47%
3.
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
40%
Economy
1.
Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
94%
2.
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
63%
3.
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 X W330A
61%
4.
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
44%
5.
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
40%
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265/40 R22 doesn't belong to the most popular dimensions for winter tyres - there are 4 tyre models available, which can be compared to 155/60 R15, 170/60 R17, 160/60 R14. Let's break down the sizing - 40 is height of the tyre, which is calculated as 40% of the tyre width (265mm), which means the sidewall height has 106 mm. The wheel diameter is R22, which means it fits to a 22 inch/558.8mm diameter wheel. The total circumference of the tyre is 2421.54 mm, which is very similar to 265/45 R21(2425 mm), 215/85 R16(2425 mm), 295/40 R21(2417.14 mm), 265/50 R20(2428.45 mm), 295/45 R20(2430.02 mm), 245/75 R16(2431.28 mm), 265/55 R19(2431.91 mm). There are multiple speed indexes available for winter tyres in 265/40 R22: H(210km/h), T(190km/h), V(240km/h), W(270km/h). The same goes for weight indexes: 106.
