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165/60 R15 - Best winter tyres 2025 - market overview, tests, reviews

Recommended: Premium

Continental WinterContact TS 860

4.5/5

£111
Buy
Recommended: Price/value

Kleber KRISALP HP3

4.45/5

£92
Buy
Recommended: Lowcost

Semperit Speed-Grip 5

4.05/5

£66
Buy
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Best winter tyres in tests (2025)

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4.9/5
Recommended
#3
Winter tires
2025

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.
  • aquaplaning-longitudinal
    Very good aquaplaning resistance
  • wet-handling
    Exceptional handling on the wet
  • snow-braking
    Short braking distance on snow
  • dry-handling
    Great handling on dry roads
  • snow-traction
    Exceptional traction on snow
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4.9/5
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
8
2024AUTOBILD205/55 R16-
1
2024AUTOBILD205/55 R16Exemplary
1
2024ADAC205/55 R16Good
1
2023Autoexpress225/45 R17Test winner
1
2023ADAC225/45 R17Good
1
2022Autoexpress225/45 R19-
2
2022Tyre Reviews225/45 R17Highly recommended
1
2022Autozeitung225/45 R17Test winner
1
2022Autoklub ČR225/45 R17-
1
2022ADAC215/60 R16Good
1
2022ADAC185/65 R15Good
1
2021TÜV225/45 R17-
4
2021Autobild205/55 R16-
1
2021Autobild205/55 R16Exemplary
2
2021AutoMotorSport195/55 R16Very good

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Continental WinterContact TS 870 ( 165/60 R15 77T EVc )
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3.35/5

Semperit Speed-Grip 5

We really like the new Speed-Grip 5 - it's not expensive, it's very good on snow and on top of that, it's got very low rolling resistance. What it lacks compared to the premium tyres is better wet performance, but given it's price it's definitely recommendable.
  • aquaplaning-longitudinal
    Very good aquaplaning resistance
    • wet-handling
      Poor handling on the wet
    • wet-braking
      Longer braking distance on wet roads
3.35/5
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
3
2024AUTOBILD205/55 R16Exemplary
6
2024AUTOBILD205/55 R16-
4
2024ADAC215/55 R17Satisfactory
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-

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4.35/5
Recommended
#9
Winter tires
2025

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
4.35/5
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
1
2024Autozeitung215/55 R17Test winner
5
2024AUTOBILD235/35 R19Good
1
2023Tyre Reviews225/45 R18Test winner
8
2023Autobild225/60 R18Conditionally recommended
1
2023Autobild225/45 R18-
10
2023Autobild225/45 R18Satisfactory
2
2023Autoexpress225/45 R17Recommended
5
2023Autobild225/40 R18Good
1
2023Automotorsport255/45 R20Outstanding
1
2023Sportauto225/40 R18Very good
15
2023ADAC225/45 R17Satisfactory
1
2023ARBÖ235/55 R18Highly recommended
6
2023ADAC205/60 R16Good
3
2023Tyre Reviews235/60 R18Highly recommended
1
2022Autobild215/55 R17-

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Bridgestone Blizzak LM 005 ( 165/60 R15 81T XL EVc )
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3.75/5
Conditionally recommended
#14
Winter tires
2025

Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3

There aren’t many things to dislike about the Winter i*cept RS3, except perhaps for slightly lower mileage and higher rolling resistance. For its price, it performs well in all weather conditions.
  • aquaplaning-longitudinal
    Very good aquaplaning resistance
  • dry-handling
    Great handling on dry roads
  • snow-circle-cornering
    Great handling on snow
    • noise-exterior
      High drive-by noise levels
3.75/5
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
5
2024ADAC215/55 R17Satisfactory
4
2024Autozeitung215/55 R17Recommended
14
2024AUTOBILD205/55 R16-
6
2024AUTOBILD205/55 R16Good
4
2024ADAC205/55 R16Satisfactory
7
2023ADAC225/45 R17Satisfactory
4
2023Autoexpress225/45 R17-
5
2023ADAC205/60 R16Good
3
2022Autoexpress225/45 R19-
3
2022Tyre Reviews225/45 R17Highly recommended
9
2022Autobild215/55 R17-
7
2022Autobild215/55 R17Good

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Hankook Winter i*cept RS3 (W462) ( 165/60 R15 81T XL 4PR SBL )
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£71
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3.25/5

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
  • wet-braking
    Short braking distance on wet roads
  • snow-traction
    Exceptional traction on snow
  • snow-braking
    Short braking distance on snow
  • noise-exterior
    Low drive-by noise levels
    • dry-braking
      Longer braking distance on dry roads
    • dry-handling
      Poor handling on dry roads
3.25/5
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
10
2024ADAC215/55 R17Satisfactory
18
2024AUTOBILD205/55 R16Satisfactory
10
2024AUTOBILD205/55 R16-
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-
2.9/5

Viking WinTech

Affordable tire that is good on snow, but has very limited wet grip.
    -
    • wet-handling
      Poor handling on the wet
    • aquaplaning-longitudinal
      Below average aquaplaning resistance
    • dry-braking
      Longer braking distance on dry roads
    • wet-braking
      Longer braking distance on wet roads
2.9/5
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
11
2024ADAC215/55 R17Satisfactory
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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Viking WinTech ( 165/60 R15 77T EVc )
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4.2/5
Recommended
#10
Winter tires
2025

BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2

G-Force Winter 2 is our favorite budget winter tyre. It's great on snow and offers good safety on all surfaces, which is no surprise as BFGoodrich is a part of the Michelin group.
  • snow-braking
    Short braking distance on snow
  • snow-traction
    Exceptional traction on snow
  • snow-circle-cornering
    Great handling on snow
  • noise-exterior
    Low drive-by noise levels
  • aquaplaning-longitudinal
    Very good aquaplaning resistance
    • wet-handling
      Poor handling on the wet
    • wet-braking
      Longer braking distance on wet roads
4.2/5
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
10
2024AUTOBILD205/55 R16Good
13
2024AUTOBILD205/55 R16-
8
2023ADAC205/60 R16Satisfactory
4
2023Autobild225/45 R18Good
5
2023Autobild225/45 R18-
6
2022Autobild215/55 R17-
5
2022ADAC185/65 R15Satisfactory
9
2022Autobild215/55 R17Good
5
2021ADAC195/65 R15Satisfactory
7
2021Autobild205/55 R16-
11
2021Autobild205/55 R16Satisfactory
8
2021Autobild225/45 R18Satisfactory
4
2021AutoMotorSport195/55 R16Good
2
2020AutoMotorSport225/50 R17Very good
2
2020ACE225/50 R17Recommended

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BF Goodrich g-Force Winter 2 ( 165/60 R15 77T )
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3.65/5

Kleber Krisalp HP3

Old but gold, that is how we can pretty much describe the Krisalp HP3. It's a winter tyre that is great on snow for a good price, which is what the average driver is looking for. It's not a premium tyre, but you get a lot of bang for your buck.
  • snow-braking
    Short braking distance on snow
  • snow-traction
    Exceptional traction on snow
  • aquaplaning-longitudinal
    Very good aquaplaning resistance
  • snow-handling
    Great handling on snow
  • noise-exterior
    Low drive-by noise levels
    • dry-handling
      Poor handling on dry roads
3.65/5
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
16
2024AUTOBILD205/55 R16-
8
2024AUTOBILD205/55 R16Good
11
2023Autobild225/45 R18Satisfactory
10
2023ADAC205/60 R16Satisfactory
4
2023Autobild225/45 R18-
11
2022Autobild215/55 R17Good
8
2022Tyre Reviews225/45 R17-
7
2022ADAC215/60 R16Satisfactory
16
2022Autobild215/55 R17-
11
2021Autobild205/55 R16-
3
2021Autobild205/55 R16Exemplary
4
2021ADAC225/50 R17Satisfactory
7
2020Autobild245/45 R18-
8
2020ADAC235/55 R17Satisfactory
5
2020Autobild245/45 R18Exemplary

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Kleber Krisalp HP 3 ( 165/60 R15 81T XL )
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£92
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3.25/5

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
  • wet-braking
    Short braking distance on wet roads
  • snow-traction
    Exceptional traction on snow
  • snow-braking
    Short braking distance on snow
  • noise-exterior
    Low drive-by noise levels
    • dry-braking
      Longer braking distance on dry roads
    • dry-handling
      Poor handling on dry roads
3.25/5
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
10
2024ADAC215/55 R17Satisfactory
18
2024AUTOBILD205/55 R16Satisfactory
10
2024AUTOBILD205/55 R16-
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-
2.55/5

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.
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      -
2.55/5
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
7
2024ADAC205/55 R16Satisfactory
22
2024AUTOBILD205/55 R16-
11
2023ADAC205/60 R16Satisfactory

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Falken EUROWINTER HS02 ( 165/60 R15 77T BLK )
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3.15/5

Barum Polaris 5

The czech low-cost tire has high projected mileage and is good on snow, but lacks a bit of wet and dry performance. Pricewise, it can match the low-cost chinese tyres and in comparison, it's definitely a better option.
    -
    • wet-handling
      Poor handling on the wet
    • aquaplaning-longitudinal
      Below average aquaplaning resistance
    • wet-braking
      Longer braking distance on wet roads
    • dry-braking
      Longer braking distance on dry roads
3.15/5
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
18
2024AUTOBILD205/55 R16-
16
2024AUTOBILD205/55 R16Satisfactory
14
2023Autobild225/45 R18-
9
2023Autobild225/45 R18Satisfactory
12
2023ADAC205/60 R16Satisfactory
26
2022Autobild215/55 R17-
14
2022ADAC185/65 R15Sufficient
15
2021Autobild205/55 R16-
15
2021Autobild205/55 R16Satisfactory
12
2021ADAC195/65 R15Satisfactory
15
2020Autobild245/45 R18Good
10
2020Autobild245/45 R18-
21
2019Autobild225/45 R17-

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Best tyres in your size

Dry

1. FALKEN EUROWINTER HS02
92%
2. Continental WinterContact TS 870
81%
3. Vredestein Wintrac
77%
4. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
77%
5. Nokian WR Snowproof
76%
6. Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
65%
7. Semperit Speed-Grip 5
61%
8. Barum Polaris 5
57%
9. Kleber Krisalp HP3
51%
10. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
46%

Wet

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870
88%
2. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
87%
3. Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
72%
4. Vredestein Wintrac
66%
5. Kleber Krisalp HP3
63%
6. Semperit Speed-Grip 5
61%
7. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
60%
8. Falken Eurowinter HS02
55%
9. Barum Polaris 5
41%
10. Nokian WR Snowproof
39%

Snow

1. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
90%
2. Kleber Krisalp HP3
84%
3. Continental WinterContact TS 870
82%
4. Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
67%
5. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
66%
6. Barum Polaris 5
61%
7. Semperit Speed-Grip 5
58%
8. Vredestein Wintrac
52%
9. Nokian WR Snowproof
52%
10. Viking WinTech
46%

Comfort

1. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
84%
2. Continental WinterContact TS 870
82%
3. Kleber Krisalp HP3
78%
4. Vredestein Wintrac
70%
5. FALKEN EUROWINTER HS02
69%
6. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
61%
7. Barum Polaris 5
55%
8. Semperit Speed-Grip 5
52%
9. Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
48%
10. Viking WinTech
40%

Economy

1. Semperit Speed-Grip 5
91%
2. Continental WinterContact TS 870
88%
3. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
85%
4. Barum Polaris 5
77%
5. Vredestein Wintrac
77%
6. Firestone Winterhawk 4
63%
7. Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
58%
8. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
57%
9. Kleber KRISALP HP3
47%

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