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255/50 R19 - Best winter tyres 2024 - market overview, tests, reviews

Recommended: Premium

Dunlop Winter Sport 5 SUV

4.55/5

£211
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4.05/5

£170
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Best winter tyres in tests (2024)

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Recommended
#3
Winter tires
2024

Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV

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.
  • noise-exterior
    Low drive-by noise levels
  • snow-handling
    Great handling on snow
  • snow-traction
    Exceptional traction on snow
  • dry-braking
    Short braking distance on dry roads
  • snow-braking
    Short braking distance on snow
    • rolling-resistance
      High rolling resistance/high fuel consumption
/97%
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
1
2023Autobild225/60 R18Test winner
3
2023ARBÖ235/55 R18Recommended
2
2023Tyre Reviews235/60 R18Highly recommended
3
2023Automotorsport255/45 R20Very good
2
2021Autobild235/55 R18Exemplary
2
2021Autozeitung235/55 R18Highly recommended

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Recommended
#5
Winter tires
2024

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.
  • rolling-resistance
    Low rolling resistance/low fuel consumption
  • wet-handling
    Exceptional handling on the wet
  • aquaplaning-longitudinal
    Very good aquaplaning resistance
  • snow-circle-cornering
    Great handling on snow
  • dry-handling
    Great handling on dry roads
      • -
/95%
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
4
2023Automotorsport255/45 R20Very good
1
2023Tyre Reviews235/60 R18Test winner
4
2023ARBÖ235/55 R18Recommended
1
2023Autobild225/60 R18Test winner
7
2023Autobild225/45 R18-
3
2023Tyre Reviews225/45 R18Highly recommended
3
2023Autobild225/45 R18Exemplary
4
2023Sport Auto225/40 R18Very good
3
2023Autobild225/40 R18Exemplary
4
2023ADAC205/60 R16Good
2
2022AutoMotorSport245/45 R19Very good
3
2022Autobild245/40 R19Exemplary
8
2022Autobild215/55 R17Good
2
2022Autobild215/55 R17-
1
2021Tyre Reviews225/40 R18Test winner

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£196
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/66%

Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 X W330A

  • snow-braking
    Short braking distance on snow
  • snow-traction
    Exceptional traction on snow
  • snow-handling
    Great handling on snow
    • noise-exterior
      High drive-by noise levels
/66%
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
6
2023Autobild225/60 R18Good
2
2023ARBÖ235/55 R18Recommended
3
2023Tyre Reviews235/60 R18Highly recommended
6
2021Autobild235/55 R18Good
9
2021Autozeitung235/55 R18-

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£202
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Recommended
#8
Winter tires
2024

Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005

A great winter tyre with balanced handling characteristics. Great in the wet, but slightly less durable than newer models.
  • aquaplaning-longitudinal
    Very good aquaplaning resistance
  • wet-braking
    Short braking distance on wet roads
  • wet-handling
    Exceptional handling on the wet
  • snow-traction
    Exceptional traction on snow
  • rolling-resistance
    Low rolling resistance/low fuel consumption
    • mileage
      Low mileage
    • price-value-ratio
      Bad value for the money
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RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
1
2023Automotorsport255/45 R20Outstanding
6
2023ADAC205/60 R16Good
1
2023Sport Auto225/40 R18Very good
5
2023Autobild225/40 R18Good
2
2023Autoexpress225/45 R17Recommended
15
2023ADAC225/45 R17Satisfactory
1
2023Autobild225/45 R18-
1
2023Tyre Reviews225/45 R18Test winner
10
2023Autobild225/45 R18Satisfactory
8
2023Autobild225/60 R18Conditionally recommended
1
2023ARBÖ235/55 R18Highly recommended
3
2023Tyre Reviews235/60 R18Highly recommended
6
2022ADAC215/60 R16Satisfactory
6
2022Autobild215/55 R17Good
1
2022Autobild215/55 R17-
7
2022ADAC185/65 R15Satisfactory
1
2022Tyre Reviews225/45 R17Test winner
2
2022Autoklub ČR225/45 R17-
2
2022Autozeitung225/45 R17Highly recommended
2
2022Autoexpress225/45 R19-
1
2022Autobild245/40 R19Exemplary
4
2022AutoMotorSport245/45 R19Very good
5
2021Autobild205/55 R16Good
3
2021Autobild235/55 R18Good
1
2021Autozeitung235/55 R18Highly recommended
1
2021AutoMotorSport195/55 R16Very good
7
2021ADAC195/65 R15Satisfactory
1
2021Autobild205/55 R16-
4
2021Tyre Reviews225/40 R18-
2
2021TÜV225/45 R17-
4
2021Autobild225/45 R18Good
5
2021ADAC225/50 R17Satisfactory
1
2020ADAC205/55 R16Good
1
2020Autoklub ČR205/55 R16-
2
2020Autoexpress205/55 R16-
3
2020Használtautó.hu205/55 R16-
1
2020Autobild225/40 R18Exemplary
1
2020ACE225/50 R17Highly recommended
2
2020Autobild225/55 R17Exemplary
7
2020ADAC235/55 R17Satisfactory
1
2020Autobild245/45 R18-
2
2020Autobild245/45 R18Exemplary
1
2020AutoMotorSport225/50 R17Very good
2
2019Automotorsport215/55 R17Very good
5
2019Autobild225/45 R17Exemplary
1
2019Autobild225/45 R17-
2
2019Autobild215/60 R17Good

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/97%
Recommended
#3
Winter tires
2024

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV

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.
  • noise-exterior
    Low drive-by noise levels
  • snow-handling
    Great handling on snow
  • snow-traction
    Exceptional traction on snow
  • dry-braking
    Short braking distance on dry roads
  • snow-braking
    Short braking distance on snow
    • rolling-resistance
      High rolling resistance/high fuel consumption
/97%
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
1
2023Autobild225/60 R18Test winner
3
2023ARBÖ235/55 R18Recommended
2
2023Tyre Reviews235/60 R18Highly recommended
3
2023Automotorsport255/45 R20Very good
2
2021Autobild235/55 R18Exemplary
2
2021Autozeitung235/55 R18Highly recommended

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£223
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 ( 255/50 R19 107V XL, SUV )In stockFree shipping
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/82%
Recommended
#10
Winter tires
2024

GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+

A typical premium tyre - very well balanced, great on all surfaces with low rolling resistance. Proven by many tests.
  • aquaplaning-longitudinal
    Very good aquaplaning resistance
  • snow-traction
    Exceptional traction on snow
  • snow-braking
    Short braking distance on snow
  • snow-handling
    Great handling on snow
  • dry-braking
    Short braking distance on dry roads
      • -
/82%
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
3
2023ADAC225/45 R17Good
3
2023ADAC205/60 R16Good
3
2022ADAC215/60 R16Good
4
2022Autobild215/55 R17-
3
2022Autobild215/55 R17Exemplary
5
2021Tyre Reviews225/40 R18-
3
2021TÜV225/45 R17-
6
2021Autobild225/45 R18Good
3
2021ADAC225/50 R17Good
1
2021Autobild235/55 R18Exemplary
8
2020Autobild245/45 R18-
3
2020Autobild245/45 R18Exemplary
6
2020Autoexpress205/55 R16-
4
2020Autobild225/40 R18Exemplary
3
2020ACE225/50 R17Recommended
5
2020AutoMotorSport225/50 R17Good
1
2020Autobild225/55 R17Exemplary
3
2020ADAC235/55 R17Satisfactory
1
2019Autobild255/35 R19Exemplary
2
2019Autobild225/45 R17-
2
2019Autobild225/45 R17Exemplary
1
2019Automotorsport215/55 R17Very good

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/79%
Recommended
#12
Winter tires
2024

Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2

Winter-focused tyre that is enjoyable to drive on snow, while being safe on wet and dry.
    -
      -
/79%
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
3
2023Autobild225/60 R18Exemplary
7
2023ARBÖ235/55 R18Recommended
6
2023Tyre Reviews235/60 R18Recommended

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£237
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2 ( 255/50 R19 107V XL )In stockFree shipping
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/65%
/65%
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
5
2023Tyre Reviews235/60 R18Recommended

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£196
Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV ( 255/50 R19 107V XL Aramid Sidewalls )In stockFree shipping
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/69%

Vredestein Wintrac Pro

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.
  • wet-handling
    Exceptional handling on the wet
  • dry-braking
    Short braking distance on dry roads
  • wet-braking
    Short braking distance on wet roads
  • snow-traction
    Exceptional traction on snow
  • snow-braking
    Short braking distance on snow
    • rolling-resistance
      High rolling resistance/high fuel consumption
    • price-value-ratio
      Bad value for the money
/69%
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
6
2023Automotorsport255/45 R20Good
5
2023Sport Auto225/40 R18Good
7
2023Autobild225/40 R18Good
5
2023ADAC225/45 R17Satisfactory
7
2023Autoexpress225/45 R17-
8
2023Autobild225/45 R18Good
8
2023Tyre Reviews225/45 R18-
17
2023Autobild225/45 R18-
5
2023Autobild225/60 R18Good
20
2022Autobild215/55 R17-
4
2022Autoklub ČR225/45 R17-
5
2022Autozeitung225/45 R17Highly recommended
6
2022Tyre Reviews225/45 R17-
6
2022Autobild245/40 R19Satisfactory
3
2022AutoMotorSport245/45 R19Very good
12
2022Autobild215/55 R17Good
4
2021Autozeitung235/55 R18Highly recommended
4
2021Autobild235/55 R18Good
8
2021ADAC225/50 R17Satisfactory
3
2021Autobild225/45 R18Exemplary
5
2020Autobild225/40 R18Exemplary
3
2020AutoMotorSport225/50 R17Very good
8
2020ACE225/50 R17Recommended
4
2020Autobild225/55 R17Exemplary
5
2020ADAC235/55 R17Satisfactory
6
2020Autobild245/45 R18-
12
2020Autobild245/45 R18Good
2
2019Autobild255/35 R19Exemplary
6
2019Autobild225/45 R17-
6
2019Autobild225/45 R17Exemplary
3
2019Automotorsport215/55 R17Very good
1
2018Sportscars245/45 R18Exemplary

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/65%

Firestone Winterhawk 4

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
  • snow-handling
    Great handling on snow
  • snow-braking
    Short braking distance on snow
  • snow-traction
    Exceptional traction on snow
  • noise-exterior
    Low drive-by noise levels
  • wet-handling
    Exceptional handling on the wet
    • dry-braking
      Longer braking distance on dry roads
    • dry-handling
      Poor handling on dry roads
/65%
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
9
2023Autobild225/60 R18Not recommended
20
2023Autobild225/45 R18Not recommended
6
2023Autobild225/45 R18-
7
2023ADAC205/60 R16Good
5
2022AutoMotorSport245/45 R19Good
16
2022Autobild215/55 R17Satisfactory
14
2022Autobild215/55 R17-
9
2022ADAC185/65 R15Satisfactory
5
2021Autozeitung235/55 R18Highly recommended
12
2021ADAC225/50 R17Satisfactory
10
2021Autobild205/55 R16Satisfactory
5
2021Autobild205/55 R16-
7
2020Használtautó.hu205/55 R16-

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£140
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/53%

Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro

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.
  • dry-braking
    Short braking distance on dry roads
    • snow-traction
      Worse traction on snow
    • rolling-resistance
      High rolling resistance/high fuel consumption
    • aquaplaning-longitudinal
      Below average aquaplaning resistance
    • snow-braking
      Longer braking distance on snow
    • snow-circle-cornering
      Inferior handling on snow
/53%
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
9
2023Autobild225/40 R18Satisfactory
9
2023Sport Auto225/40 R18Satisfactory
10
2023Tyre Reviews225/45 R18-
17
2023Autobild225/45 R18Conditionally recommended
20
2023Autobild225/45 R18-
7
2023Autobild225/60 R18Satisfactory
7
2023Automotorsport255/45 R20Satisfactory

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£191
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/64%

Uniroyal WinterExpert

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.
    -
    • dry-braking
      Longer braking distance on dry roads
    • wet-handling
      Poor handling on the wet
    • wet-braking
      Longer braking distance on wet roads
    • dry-handling
      Poor handling on dry roads
/64%
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
14
2023ADAC205/60 R16Satisfactory
11
2023Autobild225/45 R18-
12
2023Autobild225/45 R18Satisfactory
17
2022Autobild215/55 R17-
19
2022Autobild215/55 R17Satisfactory
14
2022ADAC215/60 R16Satisfactory
7
2022AutoMotorSport245/45 R19Sufficient

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£146
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/58%

Viking WinTech

    -
    • wet-handling
      Poor handling on the wet
    • aquaplaning-longitudinal
      Below average aquaplaning resistance
/58%
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
16
2023Autobild225/45 R18-
19
2023Autobild225/45 R18Conditionally recommended
25
2022Autobild215/55 R17-
13
2019ADAC185/65 R15Recommended
41
2019Autobild225/45 R17-

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£165
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RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
22
2023Autobild225/45 R18-
33
2020Autobild245/45 R18-
6
2018Offroad235/60 R18Satisfactory
5
2016AutoMotorSport235/40 R18Still recommended
6
2015Automotorsport225/50 R17Conditionally recommended

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£169
GT Radial Champiro Winter Pro HP 255/50R19 107V XL | Protyre - Car Tyres - Winter TyresIn stockFree shipping
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Matador MP93 Nordicca

A cheap tyre from European manufacturer that is very snow-focused, while sacrificing performance on both dry and wet. It could be recommended as a cheap option for extreme climates with a lot of snow.
    -
      -
/38%
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
38
2023Autobild225/45 R18-
31
2022Autobild215/55 R17-
15
2022ADAC215/60 R16Satisfactory

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Cars with 255/50 R19 tyres

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XC90 2006
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255/50 R19 tyre test

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Snow

Snow braking, Snow traction, Snow cornering, …
1. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 96%
2. Continental WinterContact TS 870 94%
3. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ 93%
4. Continental WinterContact TS 860 93%
5. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 92%
6. Kleber Krisalp HP3 90%
7. Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 90%
8. Michelin Alpin 6 84%
9. Nokian WR Snowproof 81%
10. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 80%
11. CONTINENTAL WinterContact TS 870 P 80%
12. Vredestein Wintrac Pro 76%
13. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 75%
14. Falken Eurowinter HS01 74%
15. Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 71%

Wet

Wet braking, Wet handling, Wet circle cornering, …
1. Continental WinterContact TS 860 94%
2. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 92%
3. Continental WinterContact TS 870 90%
4. Vredestein Wintrac Pro 86%
5. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ 85%
6. Michelin Alpin 6 84%
7. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 83%
8. Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 80%
9. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 79%
10. CONTINENTAL WinterContact TS 870 P 79%
11. Falken Eurowinter HS01 78%
12. Kleber Krisalp HP3 78%
13. Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 76%
14. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 73%
15. Nokian WR Snowproof 69%

Dry

Dry braking, Dry handling, Dry steering response, …
1. Continental WinterContact TS 870 92%
2. CONTINENTAL WinterContact TS 870 P 92%
3. Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 90%
4. Michelin Alpin 6 87%
5. Continental WinterContact TS 860 86%
6. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 84%
7. Nokian WR Snowproof 83%
8. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 82%
9. Vredestein Wintrac Pro 81%
10. Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 81%
11. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ 80%
12. Kleber Krisalp HP3 75%
13. Falken Eurowinter HS01 74%
14. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 74%
15. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 69%

Noise

Interior noise, Exterior noise
1. Continental WinterContact TS 870 96%
2. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 91%
3. CONTINENTAL WinterContact TS 870 P 88%
4. Nokian WR Snowproof 87%
5. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ 87%
6. Michelin Alpin 6 84%
7. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 84%
8. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 83%
9. Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 80%
10. Kleber Krisalp HP3 80%
11. Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 79%
12. Continental WinterContact TS 860 79%
13. Vredestein Wintrac Pro 77%
14. Falken Eurowinter HS01 77%
15. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 76%

Costs

Mileage, Fuel consumption, Rolling resistance, …
1. Continental WinterContact TS 870 86%
2. Michelin Alpin 6 83%
3. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ 82%
4. Nokian WR Snowproof 81%
5. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 81%
6. Continental WinterContact TS 860 80%
7. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 80%
8. Kleber Krisalp HP3 78%
9. Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 78%
10. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 77%
11. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 75%
12. Falken Eurowinter HS01 71%
13. Vredestein Wintrac Pro 71%
14. Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 68%
15. CONTINENTAL WinterContact TS 870 P 66%

Price

255/50 R19
1. Continental WinterContact TS 870 £194
2. Vredestein Wintrac Pro £194
3. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ £201
4. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 £227
5. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 ?%
6. CONTINENTAL WinterContact TS 870 P ?%
7. Continental WinterContact TS 860 ?%
8. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 ?%
9. Falken Eurowinter HS01 ?%
10. Kleber Krisalp HP3 ?%
11. Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 ?%
12. Michelin Alpin 6 ?%
13. Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 ?%
14. Nokian WR Snowproof ?%
15. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 ?%

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255/50 R19 tire tests

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255/50 R19 is found on 8 vehicles:
BMW
X5
X6
Kia
Sorento
Land Rover
Range Rover Sport
Mercedes-Benz
GLE
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R-Klasse
Volvo
XC90