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235/55 R17 - Best winter tyres 2024 - market overview, tests, reviews

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GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ 235/55 R17 103 V 90%
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Best winter tyres in tests (2024)

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/97%

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P

  • Low rolling resistance/low fuel consumption
  • Very good aquaplaning resistance
  • Exceptional handling on the wet
  • Low drive-by noise levels
  • Exceptional traction on snow
    • -
/97%
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

£206
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P ( 235/55 R17 99H EVc )In stockFree shipping
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£175
WinterContact TS 870 P XLIn stockFree shipping
£175 Buy
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£175
WinterContact TS 870 P XLIn stockFree shipping
£175 Buy
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£207
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P ( 235/55 R17 103V XL EVc )In stockFree shipping
£207 Buy
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/92%

Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005

  • Very good aquaplaning resistance
  • Short braking distance on wet roads
  • Exceptional traction on snow
  • Exceptional handling on the wet
  • Short braking distance on snow
    • -
/92%
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
7
2020ADAC235/55 R17 Satisfactory
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-
3
2023Tyre Reviews235/60 R18Highly recommended
1
2023ARBÖ235/55 R18Highly recommended
8
2023Autobild225/60 R18Conditionally recommended
10
2023Autobild225/45 R18Satisfactory
1
2023Tyre Reviews225/45 R18Test winner
1
2022Autobild215/55 R17-
6
2022Autobild215/55 R17Good
1
2022Tyre Reviews225/45 R17Test winner
6
2022ADAC215/60 R16Satisfactory
2
2022Autoklub ČR225/45 R17-
2
2022Autozeitung225/45 R17Highly recommended
2
2022Autoexpress225/45 R19-
1
2022Autobild245/40 R19Exemplary
4
2022AutoMotorSport245/45 R19Very good
7
2022ADAC185/65 R15Satisfactory
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
1
2020AutoMotorSport225/50 R17Very good
2
2020Autobild225/55 R17Exemplary
1
2020Autobild245/45 R18-
2
2020Autobild245/45 R18Exemplary
5
2019Autobild225/45 R17Exemplary
1
2019Autobild225/45 R17-
2
2019Autobild215/60 R17Good
2
2019Automotorsport215/55 R17Very good

£176
235/55R17 99H Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 235/55R17 99H | Protyre - Car Tyres - Winter TyresIn stockFree shipping
£176 Buy
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£188
Bridgestone Blizzak LM 005 ( 235/55 R17 99H EVc )In stockFree shipping
£188 Buy
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£176
235/55R17 103V XL Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 235/55R17 103V XL | Protyre - Car Tyres - Winter TyresIn stockFree shipping
£176 Buy
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/85%

Kleber Krisalp HP3

  • Short braking distance on snow
  • Exceptional traction on snow
  • Great handling on snow
  • Very good aquaplaning resistance
  • Exceptional handling on the wet
    • -
/85%
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
8
2020ADAC235/55 R17 Satisfactory
11
2023Autobild225/45 R18Satisfactory
4
2023Autobild225/45 R18-
10
2023ADAC205/60 R16Satisfactory
11
2022Autobild215/55 R17Good
16
2022Autobild215/55 R17-
7
2022ADAC215/60 R16Satisfactory
8
2022Tyre Reviews225/45 R17-
4
2021ADAC225/50 R17Satisfactory
11
2021Autobild205/55 R16-
3
2021Autobild205/55 R16Exemplary
7
2020Autobild245/45 R18-
5
2020Autobild245/45 R18Exemplary
15
2019Autobild225/45 R17Satisfactory
8
2019Autobild225/45 R17-
2
2019ADAC185/65 R15Highly recommended
3
2018Autobild195/65 R15Exemplary
6
2018Autobild195/65 R15-
4
2018ADAC205/55 R16Satisfactory
3
2018Sportscars245/45 R18Exemplary
10
2017Autobild225/50 R17-
9
2017Autobild225/50 R17Good
3
2017ADAC195/65 R15Good

£160
Kleber Krisalp HP 3 ( 235/55 R17 99H )In stockFree shipping
£160 Buy
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£183
Kleber Krisalp HP 3 ( 235/55 R17 103V XL )In stockFree shipping
£183 Buy
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/70%
/70%
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
5
2023Tyre Reviews235/60 R18Recommended

£171
Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV ( 235/55 R17 103H XL Aramid Sidewalls )In stockFree shipping
£171 Buy
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/63%

Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2

  • Exceptional handling on the wet
  • Exceptional traction on snow
  • Short braking distance on snow
  • Short braking distance on wet roads
  • Short braking distance on dry roads
    • -
/63%
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
9
2023Autobild225/45 R18-
6
2023Tyre Reviews225/45 R18Recommended
5
2023Autobild225/45 R18Good
12
2023ADAC225/45 R17Satisfactory
5
2023Autoexpress225/45 R17-
7
2023Sport Auto225/40 R18Good
6
2023Autobild225/40 R18Good
4
2022Autoexpress225/45 R19-
7
2022Autozeitung225/45 R17-
7
2022Autoklub ČR225/45 R17-
4
2022Tyre Reviews225/45 R17Recommended
5
2022Autobild215/55 R17-
2
2022Autobild215/55 R17Exemplary

£213
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 ( 235/55 R17 103V XL )In stockFree shipping
£213 Buy
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/81%

Vredestein Wintrac Pro

  • Exceptional handling on the wet
  • Short braking distance on wet roads
  • Very good aquaplaning resistance
  • Short braking distance on dry roads
  • Exceptional traction on snow
    • -
/81%
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
5
2020ADAC235/55 R17 Satisfactory
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
4
2022Autoklub ČR225/45 R17-
5
2022Autozeitung225/45 R17Highly recommended
6
2022Tyre Reviews225/45 R17-
6
2022Autobild245/40 R19Satisfactory
3
2022AutoMotorSport245/45 R19Very good
20
2022Autobild215/55 R17-
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
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

£181
Vredestein Wintrac Pro ( 235/55 R17 99H )In stockFree shipping
£181 Buy
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£143
Vredestein Wintrac Pro ( 235/55 R17 103V XL )In stockFree shipping
£143 Buy
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/69%

Firestone Winterhawk 4

  • Great handling on snow
  • Short braking distance on snow
  • Very good aquaplaning resistance
  • Exceptional handling on the wet
  • Short braking distance on wet roads
    • -
/69%
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-

£171
Firestone Winterhawk 4 ( 235/55 R17 103V XL EVc )In stockFree shipping
£171 Buy
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/60%

Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro

  • Exceptional handling on the wet
  • Short braking distance on dry roads
  • Great handling on dry roads
    • -
/60%
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

£141
Falken - Euro Winter HS02 Pro - Car Tyres - Winter Tyres - ProtyreIn stockFree shipping
£141 Buy
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£154
Falken EUROWINTER HS02PRO ( 235/55 R17 103V XL NBLK )In stockFree shipping
£154 Buy
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/73%

Uniroyal WinterExpert

  • Exceptional traction on snow
    • -
/73%
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

£184
Uniroyal WinterExpert ( 235/55 R17 103V XL EVc )In stockFree shipping
£184 Buy
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/85%

Kleber KRISALP HP3

  • Short braking distance on snow
  • Exceptional traction on snow
  • Great handling on snow
  • Very good aquaplaning resistance
  • Exceptional handling on the wet
    • -
/85%
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
8
2020ADAC235/55 R17 Satisfactory
11
2023Autobild225/45 R18Satisfactory
4
2023Autobild225/45 R18-
10
2023ADAC205/60 R16Satisfactory
11
2022Autobild215/55 R17Good
16
2022Autobild215/55 R17-
7
2022ADAC215/60 R16Satisfactory
8
2022Tyre Reviews225/45 R17-
4
2021ADAC225/50 R17Satisfactory
11
2021Autobild205/55 R16-
3
2021Autobild205/55 R16Exemplary
7
2020Autobild245/45 R18-
5
2020Autobild245/45 R18Exemplary
15
2019Autobild225/45 R17Satisfactory
8
2019Autobild225/45 R17-
2
2019ADAC185/65 R15Highly recommended
3
2018Autobild195/65 R15Exemplary
6
2018Autobild195/65 R15-
4
2018ADAC205/55 R16Satisfactory
3
2018Sportscars245/45 R18Exemplary
10
2017Autobild225/50 R17-
9
2017Autobild225/50 R17Good
3
2017ADAC195/65 R15Good

£160
Kleber Krisalp HP 3 ( 235/55 R17 99H )In stockFree shipping
£160 Buy
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£183
Kleber Krisalp HP 3 ( 235/55 R17 103V XL )In stockFree shipping
£183 Buy
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/73%

Semperit Speed-Grip 5

  • Very good aquaplaning resistance
  • Short braking distance on snow
    • -
/73%
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
6
2023ADAC225/45 R17Satisfactory
16
2023Autobild225/45 R18Satisfactory
19
2023Autobild225/45 R18-
3
2022ADAC185/65 R15Good
10
2022Autobild215/55 R17Good
5
2022Tyre Reviews225/45 R17-

£164
Semperit Speed-Grip 5 ( 235/55 R17 103V XL EVc )In stockFree shipping
£164 Buy
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/63%

Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7

  • Low drive-by noise levels
  • Exceptional handling on the wet
  • Comfortable ride
  • Short braking distance on snow
    • -
/63%
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
27
2023Autobild225/45 R18-
8
2022Autoklub ČR225/45 R17-
15
2022Autobild215/55 R17-
14
2022Autobild215/55 R17Good
7
2021ADAC225/50 R17Satisfactory
10
2021Autobild225/45 R18Satisfactory
23
2020Autobild245/45 R18-
9
2019Autobild255/35 R19Not recommended
15
2019Autobild225/45 R17-
11
2019Autobild225/45 R17Good
9
2018Sportscars245/45 R18Satisfactory
10
2017Autobild225/50 R17Good
9
2017Autobild225/50 R17-

£147
Nexen Winguard Sport 2 ( 235/55 R17 103V XL 4PR, RPB )In stockFree shipping
£147 Buy
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£116
Nexen Winguard Sport 2 ( 235/55 R17 103V XL 4PR, RPB )In stockFree shipping
£116 Buy
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235/55 R17 tyre test

Best tyres in your size

235/55 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.
#NameOur ratingTested in this dimensionTested in same width dimensionSegmentPrice
1. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
76.4%
89.7%
89.5%
78.2%
Premium
2. Continental WinterContact TS 850P
Premium £216
99 H + 2
3. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 SUV
95%
78%
90.9%
70.6%
Premium
4. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+! Newer model available: GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
84.6%
92.6%
80.2%
85.4%
Premium £122
103 V + 1
5. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
92.2%
79.8%
84.4%
83.1%
Premium £176
99 H + 1
6. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
78.7%
79.7%
92.1%
86.1%
Premium £206
99 H + 1
7. Kleber KRISALP HP3
77.6%
89.7%
74.8%
79.7%
Upper-middle £159
99 H + 1
8. Dunlop Winter Sport 5
82.7%
92%
82.4%
79.3%
Premium
9. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
78.8%
75.2%
69%
88.1%
Premium £213
99 H + 1
10. Nokian WR SUV 4
69.5%
85.9%
88.6%
72.8%
Upper-middle
11. Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen-1! Newer model available: GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
82.9%
92.2%
82.8%
75.3%
Premium
12. Michelin PILOT ALPIN PA4
87.4%
91.3%
89.3%
Premium
13. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
72.6%
95.5%
73.9%
85.2%
Upper-middle
14. Pirelli WINTER SOTTOZERO Serie III
Premium
15. Firestone Winterhawk 4
79.3%
88.5%
72.7%
81.5%
Upper-middle £171
103 V
16. Hankook Winter i*cept evo2 W320! Newer model available: Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
75.8%
90.5%
85.7%
67.4%
Upper-middle
17. Semperit Speed-Grip 5
75.2%
80.2%
78.7%
Lowcost £163
103 V
18. Nokian WR SUV 3
87.9%
90.2%
94.9%
Upper-middle
19. Falken EuroWinter HS01! Newer model available: Falken EuroWinter HS02
78.2%
74.2%
74.2%
77.1%
Upper-middle £141
103 V
20. Nokian WR Snowproof P
66.1%
79.2%
92.3%
Upper-middle £173
103 V
21. Nokian WR Snowproof! Newer model available: Nokian Snowproof 2
68.7%
80.6%
82.5%
85.9%
Upper-middle
22. Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 X W330A
78%
87.7%
85.5%
77.4%
Upper-middle £144
99 H + 2
23. Kumho WinterCraft WS71
Upper-middle
24. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 SUV
Upper-middle
25. Kumho WinterCraft WP71
81.9%
76.7%
78%
Upper-middle
26. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-80 EVO
66.3%
92%
85%
Premium
27. Firestone Destination Winter
Upper-middle
28. Fulda Kristall Control SUV
Lowcost £154
103 V + 2
29. Hankook Winter i*cept evo2 SUV W320
Upper-middle
30. Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7
76.8%
77.4%
77.5%
94.5%
Lowcost £147
103 V + 1
31. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-32
Premium
32. Nexen WinGuard Sport
Lowcost
33. Nokian WR D3
Upper-middle
34. Barum Polaris 3 4x4! Newer model available: Barum Polaris 5 4x4
Lowcost
35. Barum Polaris 5
64.6%
77.9%
71.1%
75.2%
Lowcost £166
103 V
36. Nokian WR A4
66.1%
77.4%
80.7%
Upper-middle
37. Yokohama BluEarth winter V905
81.6%
70.5%
85.4%
Upper-middle
38. Matador MP93 Nordicca
Lowcost
39. Semperit Speed-Grip 3 SUV
Lowcost
40. Kormoran SNOW
Lowcost
41. Fortune Fsr901
Lowcost
42. Michelin Latitude Tour HP
68.8%
Premium
43. Imperial SnowDragon 3
Lowcost

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