235/50 R17 - Best winter tyres 2025 - market overview, tests, reviews
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Best winter tyres in tests (2025)
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
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.
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 2024 | AUTOBILD | 205/55 R16 | - |
4 | 2024 | AUTOBILD | 205/55 R16 | Exemplary |
3 | 2024 | STRAßENVERKEHR | 235/55 R18 | Very good |
4 | 2024 | AUTOBILD | 245/45 R18 | Exemplary |
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
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.
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
6 | 2024 | ADAC | 215/55 R17 | Satisfactory |
2 | 2024 | Autozeitung | 215/55 R17 | Highly recommended |
2 | 2024 | STRAßENVERKEHR | 235/55 R18 | Very good |
4 | 2024 | TYRE REVIEWS | 235/35 R19 | Recommended |
2 | 2024 | AUTOBILD | 245/45 R18 | Exemplary |
3 | 2024 | AUTOBILD | 235/35 R19 | Exemplary |
4 | 2023 | Automotorsport | 255/45 R20 | Very good |
1 | 2023 | Tyre Reviews | 235/60 R18 | Test winner |
4 | 2023 | ARBÖ | 235/55 R18 | Recommended |
1 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/60 R18 | Test winner |
7 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | - |
3 | 2023 | Tyre Reviews | 225/45 R18 | Highly recommended |
4 | 2023 | Sportauto | 225/40 R18 | Very good |
3 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/40 R18 | Exemplary |
4 | 2023 | ADAC | 205/60 R16 | Good |
| Shop | Product | Stock | Availability | Shipping | Price | Action |
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Continental WinterContact TS 870 P ( 235/50 R17 96V EVc )
- In stock
£180
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Continental WinterContact TS 870 P ( 235/50 R17 96V EVc ) | In stock | Free shipping | £180 |
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WinterContact TS 870 P
- In stock
£188
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WinterContact TS 870 P | In stock | Free shipping | £188 |
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Kumho Wintercraft WP52
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.
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
7 | 2024 | AUTOBILD | 245/45 R18 | Good |
12 | 2024 | ADAC | 215/55 R17 | Sufficient |
15 | 2024 | AUTOBILD | 205/55 R16 | Satisfactory |
2 | 2024 | AUTOBILD | 205/55 R16 | - |
25 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | - |
9 | 2023 | Tyre Reviews | 225/45 R18 | - |
9 | 2023 | ADAC | 225/45 R17 | Satisfactory |
7 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/40 R18 | Good |
19 | 2022 | Autobild | 215/55 R17 | - |
17 | 2022 | Autobild | 215/55 R17 | Satisfactory |
| Shop | Product | Stock | Availability | Shipping | Price | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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WinterCraft WP52 XL
- In stock
£129
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WinterCraft WP52 XL | In stock | Free shipping | £129 |
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Kumho WinterCraft WP52 ( 235/50 R17 100V XL )
- In stock
£136
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Kumho WinterCraft WP52 ( 235/50 R17 100V XL ) | In stock | Free shipping | £136 |
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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 | - |
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
Hankook sneaked in between the traditional premium tyres again with its Icept Evo3. It excels in aquaplaning resistance, which is crucial for european winters.
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5 | 2024 | AUTOBILD | 245/45 R18 | Exemplary |
6 | 2024 | AUTOBILD | 235/35 R19 | Good |
4 | 2024 | TYRE REVIEWS | 235/35 R19 | Recommended |
8 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | - |
6 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | Good |
4 | 2023 | Tyre Reviews | 225/45 R18 | Highly recommended |
6 | 2023 | Sportauto | 225/40 R18 | Good |
4 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/40 R18 | Exemplary |
2 | 2022 | Autobild | 245/40 R19 | Exemplary |
1 | 2021 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | Test winner |
3 | 2021 | Tyre Reviews | 225/40 R18 | - |
6 | 2020 | Autobild | 245/45 R18 | Exemplary |
5 | 2020 | Autobild | 245/45 R18 | - |
2 | 2020 | Autobild | 225/40 R18 | Exemplary |
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
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.
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
7 | 2024 | AUTOBILD | 245/45 R18 | Good |
12 | 2024 | ADAC | 215/55 R17 | Sufficient |
15 | 2024 | AUTOBILD | 205/55 R16 | Satisfactory |
2 | 2024 | AUTOBILD | 205/55 R16 | - |
25 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | - |
9 | 2023 | Tyre Reviews | 225/45 R18 | - |
9 | 2023 | ADAC | 225/45 R17 | Satisfactory |
7 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/40 R18 | Good |
19 | 2022 | Autobild | 215/55 R17 | - |
17 | 2022 | Autobild | 215/55 R17 | Satisfactory |
| Shop | Product | Stock | Availability | Shipping | Price | Action |
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WinterCraft WP52 XL
- In stock
£129
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WinterCraft WP52 XL | In stock | Free shipping | £129 |
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Kumho WinterCraft WP52 ( 235/50 R17 100V XL )
- In stock
£136
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Kumho WinterCraft WP52 ( 235/50 R17 100V XL ) | In stock | Free shipping | £136 |
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Falken Eurowinter HS02
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.
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
7 | 2024 | ADAC | 205/55 R16 | Satisfactory |
22 | 2024 | AUTOBILD | 205/55 R16 | - |
11 | 2023 | ADAC | 205/60 R16 | Satisfactory |
Nokian Snowproof 2
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.
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
6 | 2024 | ADAC | 205/55 R16 | Satisfactory |
27 | 2024 | AUTOBILD | 205/55 R16 | - |
4 | 2023 | ARBÖ | 235/55 R18 | Recommended |
Cars with 235/50 R17 tyres
235/50 R17 tyre test Personalize
Best tyres in your size
Dry
1.
FALKEN EUROWINTER HS02
92%
2.
Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
79%
3.
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
77%
4.
Nokian WR Snowproof
76%
5.
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
74%
6.
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
72%
7.
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
62%
Wet
1.
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
87%
2.
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
81%
3.
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
79%
4.
Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
72%
5.
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance +
65%
6.
FALKEN EUROWINTER HS02
55%
7.
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
47%
8.
Nokian WR Snowproof
39%
Snow
1.
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
74%
2.
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance +
67%
3.
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
66%
4.
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
65%
5.
Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
63%
6.
Nokian WR Snowproof
52%
7.
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
48%
8.
FALKEN EUROWINTER HS02
24%
Comfort
1.
Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
73%
2.
FALKEN EUROWINTER HS02
69%
3.
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
61%
4.
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
33%
5.
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
32%
6.
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
31%
Economy
1.
Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
94%
2.
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
85%
3.
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
63%
4.
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
56%
5.
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
41%
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Did you know ...?
235/50 R17 doesn't belong to the most popular dimensions for winter tyres - there are 11 tyre models available, which can be compared to 170/80 R15, 165/70 R13, 325/30 R21. Let's break down the sizing - 50 is height of the tyre, which is calculated as 50% of the tyre width (235mm), which means the sidewall height has 117.5 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 2094.81 mm, which is very similar to 265/30 R20(2095.44 mm), 305/30 R19(2091.04 mm), 205/70 R15(2098.58 mm), 225/35 R20(2090.73 mm), 265/35 R19(2098.9 mm), 215/55 R17(2099.53 mm), 235/45 R18(2100.78 mm). There are multiple speed indexes available for winter tyres in 235/50 R17: R(170km/h), V(240km/h). The same goes for weight indexes: 96, 100, 110.
