#1Winter
MichelinPILOT ALPIN 5
9.4
Comfort
8.1
Dry
8.8
Noise
7.6
114% Size coverageDetails →
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For the Kia Niro in 2026, the top-rated Winter tyres are Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 (rated 9.4/10) and Continental ContiWinterContact TS 850P (rated 9.1/10). The Kia Niro uses 7 tyre sizes across 3 generations. The Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 excels in Dry performance while the Continental ContiWinterContact TS 850P stands out in Wet performance. Rankings based on aggregated professional tyre test results.
Source: aggregated data from ADAC, TCS, Auto Bild, GTÜ and other independent tyre testing organizations.
#1WinterMichelin
#2Winter
Continental
#3Winter
BridgestoneA great winter tyre with balanced handling characteristics. Great in the wet, but slightly less durable than newer models.
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
Continental WinterContact TS 860
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
| # | Tyre | Rating | Wet | Dry | Noise | Comfort | Segment | Fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 | 9.4 | 7.5 | 8.8 | 7.6 | 8.1 | Premium | 114% |
| 2 | Continental ContiWinterContact TS 850P | 9.1 | 8.3 | 8.3 | 8.0 | 8.0 | Premium | 242% |
| 3 | Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 | 9.0 | 9.2 | 8.4 | 8.4 | 8.3 | Premium | 171% |
| 4 | Continental WinterContact TS 860 | 9.0 | 9.4 | 8.6 | 7.9 | 8.1 | Premium | 57% |
| 5 | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ | 9.0 | 8.5 | 8.0 | 8.9 | 8.5 | Premium | 157% |
Continental
Goodyear
Dunlop
Goodyear
Kleber
Michelin
Michelin
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BFGoodrich
Hankook
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