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215/40 R17 - Best winter tyres 2025 - market overview, tests, reviews

Blizzak LM-005

bridgestone
4.5/5
£160
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Winter i*cept evo2 W320

hankook
4.2/5
£135
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WinGuard Sport 2 WU7

nexen
3.45/5
£87
Buy
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Best winter tyres in tests (2025)

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4.85/5
Recommended
#3
Winter tires
2025
Bridgestone
Tests from 2024
205/55 R16 Rank: 1 (-)
235/55 R18 Rank: 3 (Very good)
205/55 R16 Rank: 4 (Exemplary)
245/45 R18 Rank: 4 (Exemplary)

Bridgestone Blizzak 6

4.85/5
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.
50%
Wet circle cornering
Wet handling
Wet braking
Snow traction
Comfort
Dry handling
Snow handling
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Aquaplaning - cross
Dry braking

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Bridgestone Blizzak 6 ( 215/40 R17 87V XL Enliten / EV )
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£154
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4.9/5
Recommended
#2
Winter tires
2025
Continental
Tests from 2024
205/55 R16 Rank: 1 (Good)
205/55 R16 Rank: 1 (Exemplary)
205/55 R16 Rank: 8 (-)
Tests from 2023
225/45 R17 Rank: 1 (Good)
225/45 R17 Rank: 1 (Test winner)
Tests from 2022
225/45 R17 Rank: 1 (Test winner)
225/45 R17 Rank: 1 (-)
215/60 R16 Rank: 1 (Good)
185/65 R15 Rank: 1 (Good)
225/45 R19 Rank: 1 (-)

Continental WinterContact TS 870

4.9/5
Continental has been dominating the winter tyre segment for years, and the TS870 is no different. It is very well-balanced and offers great mileage, making the premium price point worthwhile in the long run.
50%
Wet circle cornering
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Dry handling
Aquaplaning - cross
Wet handling
Interior noise
Exterior noise
Wet braking
Snow handling
Comfort

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Continental WinterContact TS 870 ( 215/40 R17 87V XL EVc )
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£165
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WinterContact TS 870 XL
- In stock
£178
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3.35/5
Michelin
Tests from 2024
205/55 R16 Rank: 3 (Good)
205/55 R16 Rank: 5 (-)
205/55 R16 Rank: 5 (Exemplary)
215/55 R17 Rank: 5 (-)
Tests from 2023
225/45 R17 Rank: 2 (Good)
205/60 R16 Rank: 2 (Good)
225/45 R17 Rank: 6 (-)
Tests from 2022
215/55 R17 Rank: 1 (Exemplary)
225/45 R17 Rank: 3 (-)
215/55 R17 Rank: 3 (-)

Michelin Alpin 6

3.35/5
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.
50%
Comfort
Snow traction
Wet braking
Wet handling
Dry braking
Dry handling
Aquaplaning - cross
Wet circle cornering
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Exterior noise

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Michelin Alpin 6 ( 215/40 R17 87V XL )
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£192
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Alpin 6 XL
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£194
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4.4/5
Recommended
#9
Winter tires
2025
Bridgestone
Tests from 2024
215/55 R17 Rank: 1 (Test winner)
235/35 R19 Rank: 5 (Good)
Tests from 2023
225/40 R18 Rank: 1 (Very good)
225/45 R18 Rank: 1 (-)
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)

Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005

4.4/5
A great winter tyre with balanced handling characteristics. Great in the wet, but slightly less durable than newer models.
50%
Snow braking
Wet braking
Wet circle cornering
Wet handling
Dry handling
Comfort
Aquaplaning - cross
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Interior noise
Snow traction

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Bridgestone Blizzak LM 005 ( 215/40 R17 87V XL EVc )
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£160
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Blizzak LM005 XL
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£180
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3.1/5
Vredestein
Tests from 2024
215/55 R17 Rank: 3 (Good)
245/45 R18 Rank: 6 (Good)
215/55 R17 Rank: 7 (-)
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)
225/45 R17 Rank: 7 (-)

Vredestein Wintrac Pro

3.1/5
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.
50%
Wet circle cornering
Dry braking
Wet handling
Interior noise
Snow traction
Wet braking
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Aquaplaning - cross
Snow handling
Dry handling

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Vredestein Wintrac Pro ( 215/40 R17 87V XL )
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£139
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Wintrac Pro XL
- In stock
£157
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2.75/5
Giti
Tests from 2024
245/45 R18 Rank: 8 (Good)
215/55 R17 Rank: 9 (Satisfactory)
205/55 R16 Rank: 12 (-)
205/55 R16 Rank: 14 (Satisfactory)
Tests from 2023
225/45 R18 Rank: 7 (-)
225/40 R18 Rank: 8 (Good)
225/45 R17 Rank: 8 (Satisfactory)
225/45 R18 Rank: 28 (-)
Tests from 2022
225/45 R17 Rank: 8 (-)
Tests from 2021
205/55 R16 Rank: 28 (-)

Giti GitiWinter W2

2.75/5
50%
Interior noise
Exterior noise
Aquaplaning - cross
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet circle cornering
Snow traction
Dry handling
Snow braking
Comfort
Wet handling
4.2/5
Recommended
#13
Winter tires
2025
Bfgoodrich
Tests from 2024
205/55 R16 Rank: 10 (Good)
205/55 R16 Rank: 13 (-)
Tests from 2023
225/45 R18 Rank: 4 (Good)
225/45 R18 Rank: 5 (-)
205/60 R16 Rank: 8 (Satisfactory)
Tests from 2022
185/65 R15 Rank: 5 (Satisfactory)
215/55 R17 Rank: 6 (-)
215/55 R17 Rank: 9 (Good)
Tests from 2021
195/55 R16 Rank: 4 (Good)
195/65 R15 Rank: 5 (Satisfactory)

BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2

4.2/5
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.
50%
Snow traction
Exterior noise
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Snow handling
Interior noise
Comfort
Aquaplaning - cross
Wet braking
Dry braking
Wet handling
3.45/5
Kleber
Tests from 2024
205/55 R16 Rank: 8 (Good)
205/55 R16 Rank: 16 (-)
Tests from 2023
225/45 R18 Rank: 4 (-)
205/60 R16 Rank: 10 (Satisfactory)
225/45 R18 Rank: 11 (Satisfactory)
Tests from 2022
215/60 R16 Rank: 7 (Satisfactory)
225/45 R17 Rank: 8 (-)
215/55 R17 Rank: 11 (Good)
215/55 R17 Rank: 16 (-)
Tests from 2021
205/55 R16 Rank: 3 (Exemplary)

Kleber Krisalp HP3

3.45/5
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.
50%
Snow traction
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Exterior noise
Snow handling
Interior noise
Aquaplaning - cross
Comfort
Dry braking
Wet circle cornering
Wet braking

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Kleber Krisalp HP 3 ( 215/40 R17 87V XL )
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2.75/5
Giti
Tests from 2024
245/45 R18 Rank: 8 (Good)
215/55 R17 Rank: 9 (Satisfactory)
205/55 R16 Rank: 12 (-)
205/55 R16 Rank: 14 (Satisfactory)
Tests from 2023
225/45 R18 Rank: 7 (-)
225/40 R18 Rank: 8 (Good)
225/45 R17 Rank: 8 (Satisfactory)
225/45 R18 Rank: 28 (-)
Tests from 2022
225/45 R17 Rank: 8 (-)
Tests from 2021
205/55 R16 Rank: 28 (-)

Giti Gitiwinter W2

2.75/5
50%
Interior noise
Exterior noise
Aquaplaning - cross
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet circle cornering
Snow traction
Dry handling
Snow braking
Comfort
Wet handling
3.25/5
Falken
Tests from 2024
205/55 R16 Rank: 7 (Satisfactory)
205/55 R16 Rank: 22 (-)
Tests from 2023
205/60 R16 Rank: 11 (Satisfactory)

Falken Eurowinter HS02

3.25/5
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.
50%
Dry handling
Dry braking
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Exterior noise
Wet braking
Aquaplaning - cross
Wet circle cornering
Snow traction
Wet handling
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Falken EUROWINTER HS02 ( 215/40 R17 87V XL, BLK )
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£130
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3.15/5
Barum
Tests from 2024
205/55 R16 Rank: 16 (Satisfactory)
205/55 R16 Rank: 18 (-)
Tests from 2023
225/45 R18 Rank: 9 (Satisfactory)
205/60 R16 Rank: 12 (Satisfactory)
225/45 R18 Rank: 14 (-)
Tests from 2022
185/65 R15 Rank: 14 (Sufficient)
215/55 R17 Rank: 26 (-)
Tests from 2021
195/65 R15 Rank: 12 (Satisfactory)
205/55 R16 Rank: 15 (-)
205/55 R16 Rank: 15 (Satisfactory)

Barum Polaris 5

3.15/5
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.
50%
Interior noise
Dry handling
Exterior noise
Snow traction
Snow handling
Aquaplaning - cross
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Dry braking
Wet circle cornering
Wet braking

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Barum Polaris 5 ( 215/40 R17 87V XL EVc )
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£133
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2.8/5
Fulda
Tests from 2024
205/55 R16 Rank: 19 (Satisfactory)
205/55 R16 Rank: 20 (-)
Tests from 2023
205/60 R16 Rank: 9 (Satisfactory)
225/45 R18 Rank: 23 (-)
Tests from 2022
225/45 R17 Rank: 6 (-)
215/55 R17 Rank: 18 (-)
Tests from 2021
225/50 R17 Rank: 11 (Satisfactory)
205/55 R16 Rank: 16 (Satisfactory)
205/55 R16 Rank: 18 (-)
Tests from 2020
225/50 R17 Rank: 6 (Recommended)

Fulda Kristall Control HP2

2.8/5
Kristall Control HP2 is an affordable snow specialist with some compromises in the wet and dry handling and braking.
50%
Aquaplaning - cross
Snow traction
Interior noise
Comfort
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Dry handling
Snow handling
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Cars with 215/40 R17 tyres

Rapid 2017
Rapid 2017
Fabia 2014
Fabia 2014
Ibiza 2012
Ibiza 2012
Focus 2001
Focus 2001

215/40 R17 tyre test Personalize

Best tyres in your size

Dry

1. FALKEN EUROWINTER HS02
92%
2. Continental WinterContact TS 870
81%
3. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
77%
4. Michelin Alpin 6
74%
5. Vredestein Wintrac Pro
66%
6. Bridgestone Blizzak 6
62%
7. Toyo Observe S944
62%
8. Barum Polaris 5
57%
9. Kleber KRISALP HP3
51%
10. Giti GitiWinter W2
48%

Wet

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870
88%
2. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
87%
3. Bridgestone Blizzak 6
81%
4. Michelin Alpin 6
70%
5. Vredestein Wintrac Pro
66%
6. Kleber Krisalp HP3
63%
7. Giti GitiWinter W2
62%
8. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
60%
9. FALKEN EUROWINTER HS02
55%
10. Fulda Kristall Control HP2
51%

Snow

1. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
90%
2. Kleber Krisalp HP3
84%
3. Continental WinterContact TS 870
82%
4. Bridgestone Blizzak 6
74%
5. Fulda Kristall Control HP2
70%
6. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
66%
7. Michelin Alpin 6
63%
8. Barum Polaris 5
61%
9. Vredestein Wintrac Pro
58%
10. Giti GitiWinter W2
45%

Comfort

1. Giti GitiWinter W2
87%
2. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
84%
3. Continental WinterContact TS 870
82%
4. Kleber Krisalp HP3
78%
5. FALKEN EUROWINTER HS02
69%
6. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
61%
7. Michelin Alpin 6
60%
8. Toyo Observe S944
57%
9. Barum Polaris 5
55%
10. Vredestein Wintrac Pro
47%

Economy

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870
88%
2. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
85%
3. Barum Polaris 5
77%
4. Fulda Kristall Control HP2
73%
5. Bridgestone Blizzak 6
63%
6. Michelin Alpin 6
59%
7. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
57%
8. Kleber KRISALP HP3
47%
9. Vredestein Wintrac Pro
40%
10. Giti GitiWinter W2
22%

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