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Best tyres in tests (2026)
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'26#1
'26#1'26#29.3
Price from
£277
Price from£277
Expert summary
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.
Performance
Dry handling - objective
93%
Mud traction
91%
Rolling resistance
90%
+26
Gravel traction
46%
Sand traction
46%
Price/value
4%
Price variants (1)
285/40 R21 109 V BSW XL
B C 74dB
£277
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'26#2
'26#3
'26#39.0
Expert summary
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.
Performance
Dry driving behavior
100%
Wet side guide
100%
Wear
95%
+27
Interior noise
62%
Rolling resistance
59%
Price/value
53%
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Premium'26#1'26#3
'26#108.8
Price from
£356
Price from£356
Performance
Wet handling - objective
100%
Wet circle cornering
100%
Wet braking
100%
+17
Wear
56%
Aquaplaning - cross
14%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
8%
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'26#8
'24#1'24#58.7
Price from
£256
Price from£256
Expert summary
A great winter tyre with balanced handling characteristics. Great in the wet, but slightly less durable than newer models.
Performance
Wet side guide
100%
Wet braking
97%
Wet circle cornering
92%
+26
Mileage
40%
Snow safety
33%
Price/value
20%
Price variants (1)
285/40 R21 109 V
A C 73dB
£2565
Upper-middle'25#7
'24#5
'23#28.5
Price from
£296
Price from£296
Performance
Dry lane changing
100%
Price/value
100%
Snow braking
89%
+19
Exterior noise
24%
Interior noise
13%
Wet safety
0%
Price variants (1)
285/40 R21 109 V
B C 75dB
£2966
Premium'26#2
'26#4'26#48.4
Price from
£317
Price from£317
Expert summary
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.
Performance
Snow safety
100%
Lateral guidance on snow
96%
Gravel traction
91%
+26
Dry braking
46%
Exterior noise
39%
Price/value
34%
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Premium'25#4'24#4'23#38.4
Price from
£307
Price from£307
Expert summary
Winter-focused tyre that is enjoyable to drive on snow, while being safe on wet and dry.
Performance
Lateral guidance on snow
100%
Dry lane changing
100%
Interior noise
100%
+17
Aquaplaning - cross
47%
Price/value
33%
Rolling resistance
28%
8
'26#18.1
Price from
£287
Price from£287
Performance
Wet braking
100%
Wet handling - objective
100%
Snow braking
80%
+3
Exterior noise
60%
Dry braking
40%
Rolling resistance
20%
Test results
9
Budget'26#8'26#97.5
Price from
£216
Price from£216
Expert summary
The Nexen Winguard Sport 3 is an ultra-high-performance winter tyre manufactured in the Czech Republic. Launched initially in 79 sizes ranging from 16 to 22 inches, the model has an additional 66 sizes planned for future release. It is recognized for its design, innovation, functionality, and durability, having earned a Red Dot Design Award 2025.
Performance
Exterior noise
100%
Comfort
86%
Snow braking
61%
+12
Aquaplaning - longitudal
22%
Snow handling
21%
Aquaplaning - cross
18%
Price variants (1)
285/40 R21 109 V RPB 4PR£216
10
Upper-middle'25#8'24#9
'23#56.9
Price from
£257
Price from£257
Performance
Price/value
100%
Aquaplaning - cross
93%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
85%
+17
Dry steering response
22%
Snow traction
20%
Wet braking
19%
Price variants (1)
285/40 R21 109 V Aramid Sidewalls
B B 73dB
£25711
Upper-middle'26#6'26#11'26#116.1
Expert summary
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.
Performance
Wet side guide
67%
Dry braking
65%
Wear
64%
+21
Gravel traction
18%
Mud traction
18%
Snow handling - objective
9%
12
Upper-middle'26#9'25#8'25#285.9
Price from
£208
Price from£208
Performance
Dry lane changing
89%
Dry handling
86%
Comfort
82%
+20
Snow traction
14%
Snow safety
11%
Lateral guidance on snow
0%
