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185/65 R14 - Best winter tyres 2025 - market overview, tests, reviews

Blizzak LM-005

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4.5/5
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KRISALP HP3

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4.45/5
£80
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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.
50%
Wet circle cornering
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Dry handling
Aquaplaning - cross
Wet handling
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 ( 185/65 R14 86T EVc )
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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.
50%
Snow braking
Wet braking
Wet circle cornering
Wet handling
Dry handling
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 ( 185/65 R14 86T 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.
50%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Aquaplaning - cross
Dry handling
Snow handling
Wet handling
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) ( 185/65 R14 86T 4PR SBL )
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£86
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3.2/5

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.
50%
Snow traction
Aquaplaning - cross
Exterior noise
Comfort
Wet circle cornering
3.2/5
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
7
2024AUTOBILD205/55 R16-
9
2024AUTOBILD205/55 R16Good
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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Uniroyal WinterExpert ( 185/65 R14 86T EVc )
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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
50%
Exterior noise
Snow handling
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet braking
Snow traction
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.
50%
Interior noise
Snow traction
Dry handling
Wet circle cornering
Exterior noise
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 ( 185/65 R14 86T EVc )
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£68
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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.
50%
Snow traction
Exterior noise
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Snow handling
Interior noise
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
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.
50%
Snow traction
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Exterior noise
Snow handling
Interior noise
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 ( 185/65 R14 86T )
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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
50%
Exterior noise
Snow handling
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet braking
Snow traction
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.
50%
Dry handling
Dry braking
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Exterior noise
Wet braking
2.55/5
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
7
2024ADAC205/55 R16Satisfactory
22
2024AUTOBILD205/55 R16-
11
2023ADAC205/60 R16Satisfactory
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.
50%
Interior noise
Dry handling
Exterior noise
Snow traction
Snow handling
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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Barum Polaris 5 ( 185/65 R14 86T EVc )
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3/5

Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
50%
Exterior noise
Comfort
Interior noise
Dry braking
Wet braking
3/5
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
26
2024AUTOBILD205/55 R16-
10
2022ADAC185/65 R15Satisfactory
16
2021Autobild205/55 R16-
19
2021Autobild205/55 R16Satisfactory
11
2020Használtautó.hu205/55 R16-

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Nexen Winguard SnowG WH2 ( 185/65 R14 86T 4PR )
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£64
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Best tyres in your size

Dry

1. FALKEN EUROWINTER HS02
92%
2. Continental WinterContact TS 870
81%
3. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
77%
4. Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
65%
5. Barum Polaris 5
57%
6. Kleber Krisalp HP3
51%
7. GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
50%
8. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
46%
9. Viking WinTech
42%
10. Uniroyal WinterExpert
36%

Wet

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870
88%
2. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
87%
3. GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
85%
4. Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
72%
5. Kleber Krisalp HP3
63%
6. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
60%
7. FALKEN EUROWINTER HS02
55%
8. Uniroyal WinterExpert
52%
9. Barum Polaris 5
41%
10. Viking WinTech
32%

Snow

1. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
90%
2. Kleber Krisalp HP3
84%
3. Continental WinterContact TS 870
82%
4. Goodyear UltraGrip 9+
77%
5. Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
67%
6. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
66%
7. Uniroyal WinterExpert
64%
8. Barum Polaris 5
61%
9. Viking WinTech
46%
10. FALKEN EUROWINTER HS02
24%

Comfort

1. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
84%
2. Continental WinterContact TS 870
82%
3. Kleber Krisalp HP3
78%
4. FALKEN EUROWINTER HS02
69%
5. Goodyear UltraGrip 9+
62%
6. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
61%
7. Barum Polaris 5
55%
8. Uniroyal WinterExpert
52%
9. Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
48%
10. Viking WinTech
40%

Economy

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

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