205/50 R17 - Best winter tyres 2025 - market overview, tests, reviews
Blizzak LM-005
KRISALP HP3
Premitra Snow WP6
Best winter tyres in tests (2025) Speed index
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Tests from 2024
235/55 R18 Rank: 3 (Very good) 205/55 R16 Rank: 4 (Exemplary) 245/45 R18 Rank: 4 (Exemplary) 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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Bridgestone Blizzak 6 ( 205/50 R17 93V XL Enliten / EV )
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Tests from 2024
215/55 R17 Rank: 1 (Good) 205/55 R16 Rank: 2 (Exemplary) 205/55 R16 Rank: 2 (Good) 245/45 R18 Rank: 2 (Exemplary) 235/35 R19 Rank: 2 (Exemplary) 215/55 R17 Rank: 3 (Recommended) 235/35 R19 Rank: 3 (Highly recommended) Tests from 2023
225/40 R18 Rank: 1 (Test winner) 255/45 R20 Rank: 2 (Very good) 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.
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Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 ( 205/50 R17 93H XL EVR )
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Ultragrip Performance 3 XL MFS
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£162
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Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 ( 205/50 R17 93V XL EVR )
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Ultragrip Performance 3 XL
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£168
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Tests from 2024
245/45 R18 Rank: 2 (Exemplary) 235/55 R18 Rank: 2 (Very good) 215/55 R17 Rank: 2 (Highly recommended) 235/35 R19 Rank: 3 (Exemplary) 235/35 R19 Rank: 4 (Recommended) 215/55 R17 Rank: 6 (Satisfactory) Tests from 2023
235/60 R18 Rank: 1 (Test winner) 225/60 R18 Rank: 1 (Test winner) 225/40 R18 Rank: 3 (Exemplary) 225/45 R18 Rank: 3 (Exemplary) 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 ( 205/50 R17 93H XL EVc )
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WinterContact TS 870 P FR XL
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Continental WinterContact TS 870 P ( 205/50 R17 93V XL EVc )
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WinterContact TS 870 P XL FR
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£156
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Tests from 2024
245/45 R18 Rank: 7 (Good) 215/55 R17 Rank: 12 (Sufficient) 205/55 R16 Rank: 15 (Satisfactory) Tests from 2023
225/40 R18 Rank: 7 (Good) 225/45 R17 Rank: 9 (Satisfactory) Tests from 2022
215/55 R17 Rank: 17 (Satisfactory) The WinterCraft WP52 is an affordable winter tire with good safety qualities on snow and dry surfaces, but it has low aquaplaning resistance and tends to understeer in wet conditions.
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Kumho WinterCraft WP52 ( 205/50 R17 93V XL )
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Kumho WinterCraft WP52 ( 205/50 R17 93V XL )
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Tests from 2024
205/55 R16 Rank: 3 (Exemplary) 215/55 R17 Rank: 4 (Satisfactory) Tests from 2023
225/45 R17 Rank: 6 (Satisfactory) 225/45 R18 Rank: 16 (Satisfactory) Tests from 2022
185/65 R15 Rank: 3 (Good) 215/55 R17 Rank: 10 (Good) We really like the new Speed-Grip 5 - it's not expensive, it's very good on snow and on top of that, it's got very low rolling resistance. What it lacks compared to the premium tyres is better wet performance, but given it's price it's definitely recommendable.
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Semperit Speed-Grip 5 ( 205/50 R17 93H XL EVc )
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Speed-Grip 5 XL
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£126
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Semperit Speed-Grip 5 ( 205/50 R17 93V XL EVc )
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Speed-Grip 5 FR XL
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Tests from 2024
205/55 R16 Rank: 3 (Good) 205/55 R16 Rank: 5 (Exemplary) Tests from 2023
225/45 R17 Rank: 2 (Good) 205/60 R16 Rank: 2 (Good) Tests from 2022
215/55 R17 Rank: 1 (Exemplary) The Alpin 6 was introduced back in 2019, but still holds up surprisingly well compared to the current competitors. It's pricey, but Michelin promises it will maintain it's performance during the whole lifespan, which is rarely tested.
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215/55 R17 Rank: 1 (Test winner) 235/35 R19 Rank: 5 (Good) Tests from 2023
225/40 R18 Rank: 1 (Very good) 235/55 R18 Rank: 1 (Highly recommended) 255/45 R20 Rank: 1 (Outstanding) 225/45 R18 Rank: 1 (Test winner) 225/45 R17 Rank: 2 (Recommended) 235/60 R18 Rank: 3 (Highly recommended) 225/40 R18 Rank: 5 (Good) A great winter tyre with balanced handling characteristics. Great in the wet, but slightly less durable than newer models.
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Bridgestone Blizzak LM 005 ( 205/50 R17 93H XL AO )
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Blizzak LM005 XL
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£166
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Bridgestone Blizzak LM 005 ( 205/50 R17 93V XL EVc )
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£182
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Tests from 2024
215/55 R17 Rank: 2 (Good) 235/35 R19 Rank: 4 (Exemplary) 205/55 R16 Rank: 5 (Satisfactory) 205/55 R16 Rank: 7 (Good) Tests from 2023
205/60 R16 Rank: 1 (Good) 225/45 R17 Rank: 4 (Good) 225/45 R18 Rank: 7 (Good) Tests from 2022
215/60 R16 Rank: 2 (Good) While being somehow dated as it was introduced back in 2015, it received some midlife updates and still holds up with the current models, at least in smaller dimensions. At the right price, it could be a great choice.
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Dunlop Winter Sport 5 ( 205/50 R17 93H XL )
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Dunlop Winter Sport 5 ( 205/50 R17 93V XL )
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Tests from 2024
215/55 R17 Rank: 4 (Recommended) 205/55 R16 Rank: 4 (Satisfactory) 215/55 R17 Rank: 5 (Satisfactory) 205/55 R16 Rank: 6 (Good) Tests from 2023
205/60 R16 Rank: 5 (Good) 225/45 R17 Rank: 7 (Satisfactory) Tests from 2022
225/45 R17 Rank: 3 (Highly recommended) There aren’t many things to dislike about the Winter i*cept RS3, except perhaps for slightly lower mileage and higher rolling resistance. For its price, it performs well in all weather conditions.
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Hankook Winter i*cept RS3 (W462) ( 205/50 R17 93V XL 4PR, SBL )
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Tests from 2024
215/55 R17 Rank: 3 (Good) 245/45 R18 Rank: 6 (Good) 235/35 R19 Rank: 7 (Good) 235/55 R18 Rank: 10 (Good) Tests from 2023
225/40 R18 Rank: 5 (Good) 225/60 R18 Rank: 5 (Good) 225/45 R17 Rank: 5 (Satisfactory) 255/45 R20 Rank: 6 (Good) Wintrac Pro is a winter option from a dutch manufacturer that is getting a bit outdated, but on wet and dry roads it still holds up with the premium segment. It has some
minor weaknesses on snow, but for a lower than premium price it could be a good deal.
Tests from 2024
215/55 R17 Rank: 7 (Satisfactory) 205/55 R16 Rank: 11 (Sufficient) 205/55 R16 Rank: 13 (Satisfactory) Tests from 2023
225/45 R18 Rank: 5 (Good) 225/40 R18 Rank: 6 (Good) 225/45 R18 Rank: 6 (Recommended) 225/40 R18 Rank: 7 (Good) The Cinturato Winter 2 is enjoyable to drive and offers safety in all conditions. However, some tests have described its dry handling as sluggish.
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Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 ( 205/50 R17 93V XL )
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Tests from 2024
235/55 R18 Rank: 7 (Good) Tests from 2024
245/45 R18 Rank: 8 (Good) 215/55 R17 Rank: 9 (Satisfactory) 205/55 R16 Rank: 14 (Satisfactory) Tests from 2023
225/40 R18 Rank: 8 (Good) 225/45 R17 Rank: 8 (Satisfactory) Tests from 2022
Tests from 2021
Tests from 2024
205/55 R16 Rank: 9 (Good) Tests from 2023
225/45 R18 Rank: 12 (Satisfactory) 205/60 R16 Rank: 14 (Satisfactory) Tests from 2022
245/45 R19 Rank: 7 (Sufficient) 215/60 R16 Rank: 14 (Satisfactory) 215/55 R17 Rank: 19 (Satisfactory) Very good traction on snow for a nice price in a wide range of dimensions. Could use shorter braking distance on dry and better traction on the wet.
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Winter Expert FR XL
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Uniroyal WinterExpert ( 205/50 R17 93V XL EVc )
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Tests from 2024
245/45 R18 Rank: 7 (Good) 215/55 R17 Rank: 12 (Sufficient) 205/55 R16 Rank: 15 (Satisfactory) Tests from 2023
225/40 R18 Rank: 7 (Good) 225/45 R17 Rank: 9 (Satisfactory) Tests from 2022
215/55 R17 Rank: 17 (Satisfactory) The WinterCraft WP52 is an affordable winter tire with good safety qualities on snow and dry surfaces, but it has low aquaplaning resistance and tends to understeer in wet conditions.
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Kumho WinterCraft WP52 ( 205/50 R17 93V XL )
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Kumho WinterCraft WP52 ( 205/50 R17 93V XL )
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Tests from 2024
215/55 R17 Rank: 10 (Satisfactory) 205/55 R16 Rank: 18 (Satisfactory) Tests from 2023
205/60 R16 Rank: 7 (Good) 225/60 R18 Rank: 9 (Not recommended) 225/45 R18 Rank: 20 (Not recommended) Tests from 2022
245/45 R19 Rank: 5 (Good) 185/65 R15 Rank: 9 (Satisfactory) The Winterhawk 4 is a tyre with mixed ratings as there are tests where the tyre was not recommended. Common criticisms include longer braking distances and significant understeer
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Firestone Winterhawk 4 ( 205/50 R17 93V XL EVc )
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Tests from 2024
215/55 R17 Rank: 11 (Satisfactory) Tests from 2023
225/45 R18 Rank: 19 (Conditionally recommended) Tests from 2022
Affordable tire that is good on snow, but has very limited wet grip.
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Viking WinTech ( 205/50 R17 93V XL EVc )
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Tests from 2024
205/55 R16 Rank: 10 (Good) Tests from 2023
225/45 R18 Rank: 4 (Good) 205/60 R16 Rank: 8 (Satisfactory) Tests from 2022
185/65 R15 Rank: 5 (Satisfactory) 215/55 R17 Rank: 9 (Good) Tests from 2021
195/55 R16 Rank: 4 (Good) 195/65 R15 Rank: 5 (Satisfactory) G-Force Winter 2 is our favorite budget winter tyre. It's great on snow and offers good safety on all surfaces, which is no surprise as BFGoodrich is a part of the Michelin group.
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BF Goodrich g-Force Winter 2 ( 205/50 R17 93V XL )
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Tests from 2024
205/55 R16 Rank: 8 (Good) Tests from 2023
205/60 R16 Rank: 10 (Satisfactory) 225/45 R18 Rank: 11 (Satisfactory) Tests from 2022
215/60 R16 Rank: 7 (Satisfactory) 215/55 R17 Rank: 11 (Good) Tests from 2021
205/55 R16 Rank: 3 (Exemplary) Old but gold, that is how we can pretty much describe the Krisalp HP3. It's a winter tyre that is great on snow for a good price, which is what the average driver is looking for. It's not a premium tyre, but you get a lot of bang for your buck.
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Kleber Krisalp HP 3 ( 205/50 R17 93H XL )
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Kleber Krisalp HP 3 ( 205/50 R17 93V XL )
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Tests from 2024
245/45 R18 Rank: 8 (Good) 215/55 R17 Rank: 9 (Satisfactory) 205/55 R16 Rank: 14 (Satisfactory) Tests from 2023
225/40 R18 Rank: 8 (Good) 225/45 R17 Rank: 8 (Satisfactory) Tests from 2022
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Tests from 2024
215/55 R17 Rank: 10 (Satisfactory) 205/55 R16 Rank: 18 (Satisfactory) Tests from 2023
205/60 R16 Rank: 7 (Good) 225/60 R18 Rank: 9 (Not recommended) 225/45 R18 Rank: 20 (Not recommended) Tests from 2022
245/45 R19 Rank: 5 (Good) 185/65 R15 Rank: 9 (Satisfactory) The Winterhawk 4 is a tyre with mixed ratings as there are tests where the tyre was not recommended. Common criticisms include longer braking distances and significant understeer
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Firestone Winterhawk 4 ( 205/50 R17 93V XL EVc )
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205/55 R16 Rank: 7 (Satisfactory) Tests from 2023
205/60 R16 Rank: 11 (Satisfactory) The EuroWinter HS02 is one of the few affordable winter tires with good mileage and low rolling resistance. It offers strong driving characteristics, with only slight weaknesses on snow.
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Falken EUROWINTER HS02 ( 205/50 R17 93V XL, BLK )
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235/35 R19 Rank: 9 (Conditionally recommended) Tests from 2023
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205/55 R16 Rank: 6 (Satisfactory) Tests from 2023
235/55 R18 Rank: 4 (Recommended) The Snowproof 2 is the new version of the very popular first generation. As is usual for the nordic brand, It's great on snow while being more affordable than the premium brands.
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Nokian Snowproof 2 ( 205/50 R17 93H XL )
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Nokian Snowproof 2 ( 205/50 R17 93V XL )
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Tests from 2024
205/55 R16 Rank: 16 (Satisfactory) Tests from 2023
225/45 R18 Rank: 9 (Satisfactory) 205/60 R16 Rank: 12 (Satisfactory) Tests from 2022
185/65 R15 Rank: 14 (Sufficient) Tests from 2021
195/65 R15 Rank: 12 (Satisfactory) 205/55 R16 Rank: 15 (Satisfactory) The czech low-cost tire has high projected mileage and is good on snow, but lacks a bit of wet and dry performance. Pricewise, it can match the low-cost chinese tyres and in comparison, it's definitely a better option.
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Barum Polaris 5 ( 205/50 R17 93V XL EVc )
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Tests from 2024
205/55 R16 Rank: 19 (Satisfactory) Tests from 2023
205/60 R16 Rank: 9 (Satisfactory) Tests from 2022
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225/50 R17 Rank: 11 (Satisfactory) 205/55 R16 Rank: 16 (Satisfactory) Tests from 2020
225/50 R17 Rank: 6 (Recommended) Kristall Control HP2 is an affordable snow specialist with some compromises in the wet and dry handling and braking.
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Fulda Kristall Control HP2 ( 205/50 R17 93V XL )
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225/45 R17 Rank: 14 (Satisfactory) Tests from 2022
215/60 R16 Rank: 9 (Satisfactory) Tests from 2021
225/50 R17 Rank: 10 (Satisfactory) 205/55 R16 Rank: 17 (Satisfactory) Tests from 2020
205/55 R16 Rank: 9 (Satisfactory)
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Best tyres in your size
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FALKEN EUROWINTER HS02
92%
2.
Apollo Aspire XP Winter
87%
3.
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
81%
4.
Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
79%
5.
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
77%
6.
Yokohama BluEarth-Winter V906
76%
7.
Nokian WR Snowproof
76%
8.
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
74%
10.
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
66%
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Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
87%
2.
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
81%
3.
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
81%
4.
Apollo Aspire XP Winter
73%
5.
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
72%
6.
Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
72%
7.
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
70%
9.
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
67%
10.
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
66%
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BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
90%
2.
Kleber Krisalp HP3
84%
3.
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
79%
4.
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
74%
6.
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
72%
7.
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
70%
9.
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
67%
10.
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
66%
1.
Giti GitiWinter W2
87%
2.
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
84%
3.
Kleber Krisalp HP3
78%
4.
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
76%
5.
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
74%
6.
Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
73%
7.
FALKEN EUROWINTER HS02
69%
8.
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
67%
9.
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
61%
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Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
94%
2.
Uniroyal WinterExpert
91%
3.
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
91%
4.
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
85%
5.
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
79%
7.
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
73%
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GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
69%
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Firestone Winterhawk 4
63%
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Bridgestone Blizzak 6
63%
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Did you know ...?
205/50 R17 doesn't belong to the most popular dimensions for winter tyres - there are 68 tyre models available, which can be compared to
185/65 R15 ,
215/60 R17 ,
195/55 R16 . Let's break down the sizing - 50 is height of the tyre, which is calculated as 50% of the tyre width (205mm), which means the sidewall height has 102.5 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 2000.57 mm, which is very similar to 225/40 R18
(2001.82 mm) , 255/40 R17
(1997.42 mm) , 170/60 R17
(1997.42 mm) , 255/35 R18
(1997.11 mm) , 255/30 R19
(1996.8 mm) , 175/80 R14
(1996.8 mm) , 195/65 R15
(1993.34 mm) . There are multiple speed indexes available for winter tyres in 205/50 R17: H
(210km/h) , R
(170km/h) , T
(190km/h) , V
(240km/h) . The same goes for weight indexes: 89, 93, 110. You can find 205/50 R17 on 35 car models - mainly
CITROËN ,
Ford ,
BMW ,
Mazda ,
Peugeot .
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There are 12 runflat variants available.
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