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215/65 R17 - Best winter tyres 2023 - market overview, tests, reviews
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Best winter tyres in tests (2023)
1. Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
Tested 4x in 2023, 13x in total.
Test results:
- Test winner - AUTOMOTORSPORT 2022 245/45 R19
- Test winner - AUTOBILD 2023 225/45 R18
- Test winner - TYREREVIEWS 2023 225/45 R18
- Test winner - AUTOBILD 2023 225/40 R18
Pluses:
- Exceptional traction on snow
- Great handling on snow
- Exceptional handling on the wet
- Low drive-by noise levels
- Great handling on dry roads
Minuses:
- -
2. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
Tested 3x in 2023, 13x in total.
Test results:
- Recommended by SPORTAUTO 2023 225/40 R18
- Recommended by AUTOBILD 2022 245/40 R19
Pluses:
- Exceptional traction on snow
- Great handling on snow
- Exceptional handling on the wet
- Low drive-by noise levels
- Great handling on dry roads
Minuses:
- -
3. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
Tested 5x in 2023, 22x in total.
Test results:
- Recommended by ADAC 2022 215/60 R16
- Recommended by AUTOBILD 2022 215/55 R17
- Recommended by ADAC 2023 225/45 R17
- Recommended by ADAC 2023 205/60 R16
Pluses:
- Very good aquaplaning resistance
- Exceptional traction on snow
- Short braking distance on snow
- Exceptional handling on the wet
- Great handling on snow
Minuses:
- -
215/65 R17 tyre test
Best tyres in your size
Wet
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Price
215/65 R17
1. Toyo Observe S944
£135
7. Michelin Alpin 5
£197
215/65 R17 tyre ranking based on test results
Tests usually don't cover the whole market - here is our selection what not to miss when shopping for tyres in this size.
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215/65 R17 doesn't belong to the most popular dimensions for winter tyres - there are 29 tyre models available, which can be compared to 185/60 R14, 185/60 R15, 185/75 R16. Let's break down the sizing - 65 is height of the tyre, which is calculated as 65% of the tyre width (215mm), which means the sidewall height has 139.75 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 2234.61 mm, which is very similar to 235/65 R16(2236.5 mm), 285/40 R19(2232.42 mm), 255/40 R20(2236.81 mm), 255/45 R19(2237.13 mm), 235/60 R17(2242.47 mm), 205/75 R16(2242.78 mm), 205/55 R19(2224.56 mm). There are multiple speed indexes available for winter tyres in 215/65 R17: H(210km/h), R(170km/h), T(190km/h), V(240km/h). The same goes for weight indexes: 99, 103, 104, 110. You can find 215/65 R17 on 13 car models - mainly Peugeot, Alfa Romeo, Audi, CITROËN, DS Automobiles.
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