255/50 R19 - Best winter tyres 2025 - market overview, tests, reviews
Winter Sport 5 SUV
WR SUV 3
Best winter tyres in tests (2025) Speed index
Q (160 km/h) R (170 km/h) T (190 km/h) H (210 km/h) V (240 km/h) W (270 km/h) Y (300 km/h)
Tests from 2024
235/55 R18 Rank: 1 (Very good) Tests from 2023
225/60 R18 Rank: 1 (Test winner) 235/60 R18 Rank: 2 (Highly recommended) 235/55 R18 Rank: 3 (Recommended) 255/45 R20 Rank: 3 (Very good) Tests from 2021
235/55 R18 Rank: 2 (Exemplary) 235/55 R18 Rank: 2 (Highly recommended) If you enjoy sporty driving in winter conditions, the PA5 SUV is the go-to tyre. It's usually the best in the snow in all the tests, while maintaining balance and safety in other conditions. Only downside is high rolling resistance, which is why it hasn't won all the tests it was in.
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Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 ( 255/50 R19 107V XL, SUV )
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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 ( 255/50 R19 107W XL Enliten / EV )
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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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WinterContact TS 870 P EV
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£199
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Continental WinterContact TS 870 P ( 255/50 R19 103T EVc )
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£218
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Continental WinterContact TS 870 P ( 255/50 R19 103T Conti Seal, EVc )
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£225
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WinterContact TS 870 P XL EV
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£196
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Continental WinterContact TS 870 P ( 255/50 R19 107T XL EVc )
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Continental WinterContact TS 870 P ( 255/50 R19 107T XL Conti Seal, EVc )
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WinterContact TS 870 P FR XL EV
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£214
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Continental WinterContact TS 870 P ( 255/50 R19 107V 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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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 ( 255/50 R19 103T (+), AO )
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Bridgestone Blizzak LM 005 ( 255/50 R19 107V XL EVc )
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Blizzak LM005 XL
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£232
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Tests from 2024
235/55 R18 Rank: 4 (Very good) Tests from 2023
225/60 R18 Rank: 3 (Exemplary) 235/60 R18 Rank: 6 (Recommended) 235/55 R18 Rank: 7 (Recommended) Winter-focused tyre that is enjoyable to drive on snow, while being safe on wet and dry.
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Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2 ( 255/50 R19 107V XL )
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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.
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Vredestein Wintrac Pro ( 255/50 R19 107V XL )
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Tests from 2024
235/55 R18 Rank: 5 (Very good) Tests from 2023
235/55 R18 Rank: 2 (Recommended) 235/60 R18 Rank: 3 (Highly recommended) 225/60 R18 Rank: 6 (Good) Tests from 2021
235/55 R18 Rank: 6 (Good)
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Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 X W330A ( 255/50 R19 107V XL 4PR, SBL )
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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
235/55 R18 Rank: 8 (Good) 245/45 R18 Rank: 10 (Satisfactory) Tests from 2023
225/60 R18 Rank: 7 (Satisfactory) 255/45 R20 Rank: 7 (Satisfactory) 225/40 R18 Rank: 9 (Satisfactory) 225/40 R18 Rank: 9 (Satisfactory) 225/45 R18 Rank: 17 (Conditionally recommended) EuroWinter HS02 is very good and quite sporty on dry and wet, but lacks some performance on the snow which is the reason for the not so good test results. Weaknesses in aquaplaning and rolling resistance doesn't help either.
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Falken EUROWINTER HS02PRO ( 255/50 R19 107V XL, NBLK )
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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 XL
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Uniroyal WinterExpert ( 255/50 R19 107V XL EVc )
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Tests from 2024
235/55 R18 Rank: 9 (Good) Tests from 2023
235/60 R18 Rank: 5 (Recommended)
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Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV ( 255/50 R19 107V XL Aramid Sidewalls )
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Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV ( 255/50 R19 107V XL Aramid Sidewalls, SilentDrive )
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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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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 ( 255/50 R19 107V XL EVc )
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Tests from 2024
235/55 R18 Rank: 8 (Good) 245/45 R18 Rank: 10 (Satisfactory) Tests from 2023
225/60 R18 Rank: 7 (Satisfactory) 255/45 R20 Rank: 7 (Satisfactory) 225/40 R18 Rank: 9 (Satisfactory) 225/40 R18 Rank: 9 (Satisfactory) 225/45 R18 Rank: 17 (Conditionally recommended) EuroWinter HS02 is very good and quite sporty on dry and wet, but lacks some performance on the snow which is the reason for the not so good test results. Weaknesses in aquaplaning and rolling resistance doesn't help either.
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Falken EUROWINTER HS02PRO ( 255/50 R19 107V XL, NBLK )
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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 ( 255/50 R19 107V XL EVc )
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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 ( 255/50 R19 107V XL EVc )
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Tests from 2024
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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Best tyres in your size
1.
FALKEN EUROWINTER HS02
92%
2.
Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
79%
3.
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
77%
4.
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
74%
5.
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
70%
6.
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
66%
7.
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
62%
8.
Giti GitiWinter W2
48%
9.
Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV
42%
1.
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
87%
2.
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
81%
3.
Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
72%
4.
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
66%
5.
Giti GitiWinter W2
62%
6.
FALKEN EUROWINTER HS02
55%
7.
Uniroyal WinterExpert
52%
8.
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
50%
9.
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
47%
1.
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
74%
2.
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
66%
3.
Uniroyal WinterExpert
64%
4.
Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
63%
5.
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
58%
6.
Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV
53%
7.
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
48%
9.
Giti Gitiwinter W2
45%
10.
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
28%
1.
Giti GitiWinter W2
87%
2.
Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
73%
3.
FALKEN EUROWINTER HS02
69%
4.
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
61%
5.
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
61%
6.
Uniroyal WinterExpert
52%
7.
Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV
48%
8.
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
47%
10.
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
33%
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Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
94%
2.
Uniroyal WinterExpert
91%
3.
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
85%
4.
Firestone Winterhawk 4
63%
5.
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
63%
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Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 X W330A
61%
7.
Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV
58%
8.
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
44%
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Kumho WinterCraft WP52
41%
10.
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
40%
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Did you know ...?
255/50 R19 doesn't belong to the most popular dimensions for winter tyres - there are 56 tyre models available, which can be compared to
195/60 R16 ,
205/55 R16 ,
185/60 R14 . Let's break down the sizing - 50 is height of the tyre, which is calculated as 50% of the tyre width (255mm), which means the sidewall height has 127.5 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 2317.24 mm, which is very similar to 255/55 R18
(2317.55 mm) , 255/45 R20
(2316.92 mm) , 255/60 R17
(2317.87 mm) , 255/40 R21
(2316.61 mm) , 235/65 R17
(2316.3 mm) , 255/65 R16
(2318.18 mm) , 255/70 R15
(2318.5 mm) . There are multiple speed indexes available for winter tyres in 255/50 R19: H
(210km/h) , Q
(160km/h) , R
(170km/h) , T
(190km/h) , V
(240km/h) , W
(270km/h) . The same goes for weight indexes: 103, 107, 110. You can find 255/50 R19 on 8 car models - mainly
Mercedes-Benz ,
BMW ,
Kia ,
Land Rover ,
Volvo .
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There are 8 runflat variants available.
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