205/50 R19 - Best winter tyres 2025 - market overview, tests, reviews
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Best winter tyres in tests (2025)
Michelin Alpin 6
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.
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5 | 2024 | Autozeitung | 215/55 R17 | - |
5 | 2024 | AUTOBILD | 205/55 R16 | - |
5 | 2024 | AUTOBILD | 205/55 R16 | Exemplary |
3 | 2024 | ADAC | 205/55 R16 | Good |
6 | 2023 | Autoexpress | 225/45 R17 | - |
2 | 2023 | ADAC | 205/60 R16 | Good |
2 | 2023 | ADAC | 225/45 R17 | Good |
6 | 2022 | Autoexpress | 225/45 R19 | - |
3 | 2022 | Autozeitung | 225/45 R17 | Highly recommended |
3 | 2022 | Autoklub ČR | 225/45 R17 | - |
7 | 2022 | Tyre Reviews | 225/45 R17 | - |
4 | 2022 | ADAC | 215/60 R16 | Good |
3 | 2022 | Autobild | 215/55 R17 | - |
1 | 2022 | Autobild | 215/55 R17 | Exemplary |
4 | 2022 | ADAC | 185/65 R15 | Good |
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
A great winter tyre with balanced handling characteristics. Great in the wet, but slightly less durable than newer models.
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 2024 | Autozeitung | 215/55 R17 | Test winner |
5 | 2024 | AUTOBILD | 235/35 R19 | Good |
1 | 2023 | Tyre Reviews | 225/45 R18 | Test winner |
8 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/60 R18 | Conditionally recommended |
1 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | - |
10 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | Satisfactory |
2 | 2023 | Autoexpress | 225/45 R17 | Recommended |
5 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/40 R18 | Good |
1 | 2023 | Automotorsport | 255/45 R20 | Outstanding |
1 | 2023 | Sportauto | 225/40 R18 | Very good |
15 | 2023 | ADAC | 225/45 R17 | Satisfactory |
1 | 2023 | ARBÖ | 235/55 R18 | Highly recommended |
6 | 2023 | ADAC | 205/60 R16 | Good |
3 | 2023 | Tyre Reviews | 235/60 R18 | Highly recommended |
1 | 2022 | Autobild | 215/55 R17 | - |
| Shop | Product | Stock | Availability | Shipping | Price | Action |
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Bridgestone Blizzak LM 005 ( 205/50 R19 94V XL EVc )
- In stock
£133
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Bridgestone Blizzak LM 005 ( 205/50 R19 94V XL EVc ) | In stock | Free shipping | £133 |
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mytyres.co.uk
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Blizzak LM005 XL
- In stock
£178
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Blizzak LM005 XL | In stock | Free shipping | £178 |
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tyres.pneus.online.uk
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205/50 R19 tyre test Personalize
Best tyres in your size
Dry
1.
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
77%
2.
Michelin Alpin 6
74%
Wet
1.
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
87%
2.
Michelin Alpin 6
70%
Snow
1.
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
66%
2.
Michelin Alpin 6
63%
Comfort
1.
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
61%
2.
Michelin Alpin 6
60%
Economy
1.
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
85%
2.
Michelin Alpin 6
59%
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Did you know ...?
205/50 R19 doesn't belong to the most popular dimensions for winter tyres - there are 1 tyre models available, which can be compared to 155/60 R15, 170/60 R17, 160/60 R14. 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 R19, which means it fits to a 19 inch/482.6mm diameter wheel. The total circumference of the tyre is 2160.16 mm, which is very similar to 235/60 R16(2162.67 mm), 255/45 R18(2157.33 mm), 255/40 R19(2157.02 mm), 255/35 R20(2156.7 mm), 295/35 R19(2164.87 mm), 215/65 R16(2154.82 mm), 215/60 R17(2167.07 mm). There are multiple speed indexes available for winter tyres in 205/50 R19: H(210km/h), V(240km/h). The same goes for weight indexes: 94.
