155/70 R19 - Best winter tyres 2025 - market overview, tests, reviews
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Best winter tyres in tests (2025)
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Continental WinterContact TS 870
Continental has been dominating the winter tyre segment for years, and the TS870 is no different. It is very well-balanced and offers great mileage, making the premium price point worthwhile in the long run.
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
8 | 2024 | AUTOBILD | 205/55 R16 | - |
1 | 2024 | AUTOBILD | 205/55 R16 | Exemplary |
1 | 2024 | ADAC | 205/55 R16 | Good |
1 | 2023 | Autoexpress | 225/45 R17 | Test winner |
1 | 2023 | ADAC | 225/45 R17 | Good |
1 | 2022 | Autoexpress | 225/45 R19 | - |
2 | 2022 | Tyre Reviews | 225/45 R17 | Highly recommended |
1 | 2022 | Autozeitung | 225/45 R17 | Test winner |
1 | 2022 | Autoklub ČR | 225/45 R17 | - |
1 | 2022 | ADAC | 215/60 R16 | Good |
1 | 2022 | ADAC | 185/65 R15 | Good |
1 | 2021 | TÜV | 225/45 R17 | - |
4 | 2021 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | - |
1 | 2021 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | Exemplary |
2 | 2021 | AutoMotorSport | 195/55 R16 | Very good |
| Shop | Product | Stock | Availability | Shipping | Price | Action |
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Continental WinterContact TS 870 ( 155/70 R19 88T XL EVc )
- In stock
£133
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Continental WinterContact TS 870 ( 155/70 R19 88T XL EVc ) | In stock | Free shipping | £133 |
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mytyres.co.uk
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WinterContact TS 870 XL
- In stock
£135
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WinterContact TS 870 XL | In stock | Free shipping | £135 |
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tyres.pneus.online.uk
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Michelin Alpin 6
The Alpin 6 was introduced back in 2019, but still holds up surprisingly well compared to the current competitors. It's pricey, but Michelin promises it will maintain it's performance during the whole lifespan, which is rarely tested.
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5 | 2024 | Autozeitung | 215/55 R17 | - |
5 | 2024 | AUTOBILD | 205/55 R16 | - |
5 | 2024 | AUTOBILD | 205/55 R16 | Exemplary |
3 | 2024 | ADAC | 205/55 R16 | Good |
6 | 2023 | Autoexpress | 225/45 R17 | - |
2 | 2023 | ADAC | 205/60 R16 | Good |
2 | 2023 | ADAC | 225/45 R17 | Good |
6 | 2022 | Autoexpress | 225/45 R19 | - |
3 | 2022 | Autozeitung | 225/45 R17 | Highly recommended |
3 | 2022 | Autoklub ČR | 225/45 R17 | - |
7 | 2022 | Tyre Reviews | 225/45 R17 | - |
4 | 2022 | ADAC | 215/60 R16 | Good |
3 | 2022 | Autobild | 215/55 R17 | - |
1 | 2022 | Autobild | 215/55 R17 | Exemplary |
4 | 2022 | ADAC | 185/65 R15 | Good |
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
Kristall Control HP2 is an affordable snow specialist with some compromises in the wet and dry handling and braking.
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
19 | 2024 | AUTOBILD | 205/55 R16 | Satisfactory |
20 | 2024 | AUTOBILD | 205/55 R16 | - |
9 | 2023 | ADAC | 205/60 R16 | Satisfactory |
23 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | - |
18 | 2022 | Autobild | 215/55 R17 | - |
6 | 2022 | Autozeitung | 225/45 R17 | - |
18 | 2021 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | - |
16 | 2021 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | Satisfactory |
11 | 2021 | ADAC | 225/50 R17 | Satisfactory |
6 | 2020 | ACE | 225/50 R17 | Recommended |
11 | 2020 | Autobild | 245/45 R18 | Good |
17 | 2020 | Autobild | 245/45 R18 | - |
18 | 2019 | Autobild | 225/45 R17 | - |
12 | 2019 | Autobild | 225/45 R17 | Good |
4 | 2018 | Autobild | 195/65 R15 | Exemplary |
155/70 R19 tyre test Personalize
Best tyres in your size
Dry
1.
Continental WinterContact TS 870
81%
2.
Nokian WR Snowproof
76%
3.
Michelin Alpin 6
74%
4.
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
43%
Wet
1.
Continental WinterContact TS 870
88%
2.
Michelin Alpin 6
70%
3.
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
51%
4.
Nokian WR Snowproof
39%
Snow
1.
Continental WinterContact TS 870
82%
2.
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
70%
3.
Michelin Alpin 6
63%
4.
Nokian WR Snowproof
52%
Comfort
1.
Continental WinterContact TS 870
82%
2.
Michelin Alpin 6
60%
3.
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
36%
Economy
1.
Continental WinterContact TS 870
88%
2.
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
73%
3.
Michelin Alpin 6
59%
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Did you know ...?
155/70 R19 doesn't belong to the most popular dimensions for winter tyres - there are 9 tyre models available, which can be compared to 185/80 R14, 155/80 R13, 165/80 R13. Let's break down the sizing - 70 is height of the tyre, which is calculated as 70% of the tyre width (155mm), which means the sidewall height has 108.5 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 2197.86 mm, which is very similar to 225/65 R16(2195.66 mm), 195/75 R16(2195.66 mm), 275/35 R20(2200.69 mm), 275/30 R21(2194.09 mm), 245/55 R17(2203.2 mm), 225/60 R17(2204.77 mm), 245/50 R18(2206.03 mm). There are multiple speed indexes available for winter tyres in 155/70 R19: H(210km/h), Q(160km/h), T(190km/h). The same goes for weight indexes: 84, 88, 110.
