195/50 R15 - Best winter tyres 2025 - market overview, tests, reviews
Blizzak LM-005
KRISALP HP3
Kristall Control HP2
Best winter tyres in tests (2025) Speed index
S (180 km/h) T (190 km/h) H (210 km/h) V (240 km/h) W (270 km/h) Y (300 km/h)
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.
Very good aquaplaning resistance
Exceptional handling on the wet
Short braking distance on snow
Great handling on dry roads
Short braking distance on dry roads 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
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Continental WinterContact TS 870 ( 195/50 R15 82T EVc )
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Continental WinterContact TS 870 ( 195/50 R15 82H EVc )
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Kumho Wintercraft WP52 The WinterCraft WP52 is an affordable winter tire with good safety qualities on snow and dry surfaces, but it has low aquaplaning resistance and tends to understeer in wet conditions.
Short braking distance on dry roads
Below average aquaplaning resistance
High drive-by noise levels
High rolling resistance/high fuel consumption
Poor handling on the wet Rank Year Organization Size Rating 7
2024 AUTOBILD 245/45 R18 Good 12
2024 ADAC 215/55 R17 Sufficient 15
2024 AUTOBILD 205/55 R16 Satisfactory 2
2024 AUTOBILD 205/55 R16 - 25
2023 Autobild 225/45 R18 - 9
2023 Tyre Reviews 225/45 R18 - 9
2023 ADAC 225/45 R17 Satisfactory 7
2023 Autobild 225/40 R18 Good 19
2022 Autobild 215/55 R17 - 17
2022 Autobild 215/55 R17 Satisfactory
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Kumho WinterCraft WP52 ( 195/50 R15 82H 4PR )
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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.
Very good aquaplaning resistance
Poor handling on the wet
Longer braking distance on wet roads Rank Year Organization Size Rating 3
2024 AUTOBILD 205/55 R16 Exemplary 6
2024 AUTOBILD 205/55 R16 - 4
2024 ADAC 215/55 R17 Satisfactory 6
2023 ADAC 225/45 R17 Satisfactory 16
2023 Autobild 225/45 R18 Satisfactory 19
2023 Autobild 225/45 R18 - 3
2022 ADAC 185/65 R15 Good 10
2022 Autobild 215/55 R17 Good 5
2022 Tyre Reviews 225/45 R17 -
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Semperit Speed-Grip 5 ( 195/50 R15 82H EVc )
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Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 A great winter tyre with balanced handling characteristics. Great in the wet, but slightly less durable than newer models.
Very good aquaplaning resistance
Short braking distance on wet roads
Exceptional handling on the wet
Exceptional traction on snow
Low rolling resistance/low fuel consumption
Low mileage
Bad value for the money Rank Year Organization Size Rating 1
2024 Autozeitung 215/55 R17 Test winner 5
2024 AUTOBILD 235/35 R19 Good 1
2023 Tyre Reviews 225/45 R18 Test winner 8
2023 Autobild 225/60 R18 Conditionally recommended 1
2023 Autobild 225/45 R18 - 10
2023 Autobild 225/45 R18 Satisfactory 2
2023 Autoexpress 225/45 R17 Recommended 5
2023 Autobild 225/40 R18 Good 1
2023 Automotorsport 255/45 R20 Outstanding 1
2023 Sportauto 225/40 R18 Very good 15
2023 ADAC 225/45 R17 Satisfactory 1
2023 ARBÖ 235/55 R18 Highly recommended 6
2023 ADAC 205/60 R16 Good 3
2023 Tyre Reviews 235/60 R18 Highly recommended 1
2022 Autobild 215/55 R17 -
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Bridgestone Blizzak LM 005 ( 195/50 R15 86H XL EVc )
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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.
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Longer braking distance on dry roads
Poor handling on dry roads
Longer braking distance on wet roads
Poor handling on the wet Rank Year Organization Size Rating 7
2024 AUTOBILD 205/55 R16 - 9
2024 AUTOBILD 205/55 R16 Good 14
2023 ADAC 205/60 R16 Satisfactory 11
2023 Autobild 225/45 R18 - 12
2023 Autobild 225/45 R18 Satisfactory 17
2022 Autobild 215/55 R17 - 19
2022 Autobild 215/55 R17 Satisfactory 14
2022 ADAC 215/60 R16 Satisfactory 7
2022 AutoMotorSport 245/45 R19 Sufficient
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Uniroyal WinterExpert ( 195/50 R15 82H EVc )
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Kumho WinterCraft WP52 The WinterCraft WP52 is an affordable winter tire with good safety qualities on snow and dry surfaces, but it has low aquaplaning resistance and tends to understeer in wet conditions.
Short braking distance on dry roads
Below average aquaplaning resistance
High drive-by noise levels
High rolling resistance/high fuel consumption
Poor handling on the wet Rank Year Organization Size Rating 7
2024 AUTOBILD 245/45 R18 Good 12
2024 ADAC 215/55 R17 Sufficient 15
2024 AUTOBILD 205/55 R16 Satisfactory 2
2024 AUTOBILD 205/55 R16 - 25
2023 Autobild 225/45 R18 - 9
2023 Tyre Reviews 225/45 R18 - 9
2023 ADAC 225/45 R17 Satisfactory 7
2023 Autobild 225/40 R18 Good 19
2022 Autobild 215/55 R17 - 17
2022 Autobild 215/55 R17 Satisfactory
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Kumho WinterCraft WP52 ( 195/50 R15 82H 4PR )
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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
Great handling on snow
Short braking distance on wet roads
Exceptional traction on snow
Short braking distance on snow
Low drive-by noise levels
Longer braking distance on dry roads
Poor handling on dry roads Rank Year Organization Size Rating 10
2024 ADAC 215/55 R17 Satisfactory 18
2024 AUTOBILD 205/55 R16 Satisfactory 10
2024 AUTOBILD 205/55 R16 - 9
2023 Autobild 225/60 R18 Not recommended 20
2023 Autobild 225/45 R18 Not recommended 6
2023 Autobild 225/45 R18 - 7
2023 ADAC 205/60 R16 Good 5
2022 AutoMotorSport 245/45 R19 Good 16
2022 Autobild 215/55 R17 Satisfactory 14
2022 Autobild 215/55 R17 - 9
2022 ADAC 185/65 R15 Satisfactory 5
2021 Autozeitung 235/55 R18 Highly recommended 12
2021 ADAC 225/50 R17 Satisfactory 10
2021 Autobild 205/55 R16 Satisfactory 5
2021 Autobild 205/55 R16 -
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Firestone Winterhawk 4 ( 195/50 R15 86H XL EVc )
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Viking WinTech Affordable tire that is good on snow, but has very limited wet grip.
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Poor handling on the wet
Below average aquaplaning resistance
Longer braking distance on dry roads
Longer braking distance on wet roads Rank Year Organization Size Rating 11
2024 ADAC 215/55 R17 Satisfactory 16
2023 Autobild 225/45 R18 - 19
2023 Autobild 225/45 R18 Conditionally recommended 25
2022 Autobild 215/55 R17 - 13
2019 ADAC 185/65 R15 Recommended 41
2019 Autobild 225/45 R17 -
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Viking WinTech ( 195/50 R15 82H EVc )
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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.
Short braking distance on snow
Exceptional traction on snow
Great handling on snow
Low drive-by noise levels
Very good aquaplaning resistance
Poor handling on the wet
Longer braking distance on wet roads Rank Year Organization Size Rating 10
2024 AUTOBILD 205/55 R16 Good 13
2024 AUTOBILD 205/55 R16 - 8
2023 ADAC 205/60 R16 Satisfactory 4
2023 Autobild 225/45 R18 Good 5
2023 Autobild 225/45 R18 - 6
2022 Autobild 215/55 R17 - 5
2022 ADAC 185/65 R15 Satisfactory 9
2022 Autobild 215/55 R17 Good 5
2021 ADAC 195/65 R15 Satisfactory 7
2021 Autobild 205/55 R16 - 11
2021 Autobild 205/55 R16 Satisfactory 8
2021 Autobild 225/45 R18 Satisfactory 4
2021 AutoMotorSport 195/55 R16 Good 2
2020 AutoMotorSport 225/50 R17 Very good 2
2020 ACE 225/50 R17 Recommended
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BF Goodrich g-Force Winter 2 ( 195/50 R15 82H )
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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.
Short braking distance on snow
Exceptional traction on snow
Very good aquaplaning resistance
Great handling on snow
Low drive-by noise levels
Poor handling on dry roads Rank Year Organization Size Rating 16
2024 AUTOBILD 205/55 R16 - 8
2024 AUTOBILD 205/55 R16 Good 11
2023 Autobild 225/45 R18 Satisfactory 10
2023 ADAC 205/60 R16 Satisfactory 4
2023 Autobild 225/45 R18 - 11
2022 Autobild 215/55 R17 Good 8
2022 Tyre Reviews 225/45 R17 - 7
2022 ADAC 215/60 R16 Satisfactory 16
2022 Autobild 215/55 R17 - 11
2021 Autobild 205/55 R16 - 3
2021 Autobild 205/55 R16 Exemplary 4
2021 ADAC 225/50 R17 Satisfactory 7
2020 Autobild 245/45 R18 - 8
2020 ADAC 235/55 R17 Satisfactory 5
2020 Autobild 245/45 R18 Exemplary
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Kleber Krisalp HP 3 ( 195/50 R15 82H )
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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
Great handling on snow
Short braking distance on wet roads
Exceptional traction on snow
Short braking distance on snow
Low drive-by noise levels
Longer braking distance on dry roads
Poor handling on dry roads Rank Year Organization Size Rating 10
2024 ADAC 215/55 R17 Satisfactory 18
2024 AUTOBILD 205/55 R16 Satisfactory 10
2024 AUTOBILD 205/55 R16 - 9
2023 Autobild 225/60 R18 Not recommended 20
2023 Autobild 225/45 R18 Not recommended 6
2023 Autobild 225/45 R18 - 7
2023 ADAC 205/60 R16 Good 5
2022 AutoMotorSport 245/45 R19 Good 16
2022 Autobild 215/55 R17 Satisfactory 14
2022 Autobild 215/55 R17 - 9
2022 ADAC 185/65 R15 Satisfactory 5
2021 Autozeitung 235/55 R18 Highly recommended 12
2021 ADAC 225/50 R17 Satisfactory 10
2021 Autobild 205/55 R16 Satisfactory 5
2021 Autobild 205/55 R16 -
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Firestone Winterhawk 4 ( 195/50 R15 86H XL EVc )
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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.
Rank Year Organization Size Rating 7
2024 ADAC 205/55 R16 Satisfactory 22
2024 AUTOBILD 205/55 R16 - 11
2023 ADAC 205/60 R16 Satisfactory
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Falken EUROWINTER HS02 ( 195/50 R15 82H, BLK )
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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.
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Poor handling on the wet
Below average aquaplaning resistance
Longer braking distance on wet roads
Longer braking distance on dry roads Rank Year Organization Size Rating 18
2024 AUTOBILD 205/55 R16 - 16
2024 AUTOBILD 205/55 R16 Satisfactory 14
2023 Autobild 225/45 R18 - 9
2023 Autobild 225/45 R18 Satisfactory 12
2023 ADAC 205/60 R16 Satisfactory 26
2022 Autobild 215/55 R17 - 14
2022 ADAC 185/65 R15 Sufficient 15
2021 Autobild 205/55 R16 - 15
2021 Autobild 205/55 R16 Satisfactory 12
2021 ADAC 195/65 R15 Satisfactory 15
2020 Autobild 245/45 R18 Good 10
2020 Autobild 245/45 R18 - 21
2019 Autobild 225/45 R17 -
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Barum Polaris 5 ( 195/50 R15 82H EVc )
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Fulda Kristall Control HP2 Kristall Control HP2 is an affordable snow specialist with some compromises in the wet and dry handling and braking.
Short braking distance on snow
Very good aquaplaning resistance
Exceptional traction on snow
Good value for the money
Comfortable ride
Poor handling on the wet
High drive-by noise levels
Longer braking distance on wet roads 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
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Fulda Kristall Control HP2 ( 195/50 R15 82H )
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Sava Eskimo HP2
Short braking distance on snow
Short braking distance on ice
Longer braking distance on dry roads
High drive-by noise levels
Poor handling on the wet
Below average aquaplaning resistance
Poor handling on snow Rank Year Organization Size Rating 23
2024 AUTOBILD 205/55 R16 - 14
2023 ADAC 225/45 R17 Satisfactory 9
2022 ADAC 215/60 R16 Satisfactory 22
2022 Autobild 215/55 R17 - 10
2021 ADAC 225/50 R17 Satisfactory 17
2021 Autobild 205/55 R16 Satisfactory 13
2021 Autobild 205/55 R16 - 20
2020 Autobild 245/45 R18 - 9
2020 ADAC 205/55 R16 Satisfactory 17
2019 Autobild 225/45 R17 - 17
2019 Autobild 225/45 R17 Satisfactory 17
2017 Autobild 225/50 R17 Satisfactory 15
2017 Autobild 225/50 R17 - 6
2017 ADAC 215/65 R16 Satisfactory
Rank Year Organization Size Rating 26
2024 AUTOBILD 205/55 R16 - 10
2022 ADAC 185/65 R15 Satisfactory 16
2021 Autobild 205/55 R16 - 19
2021 Autobild 205/55 R16 Satisfactory 11
2020 Használtautó.hu 205/55 R16 -
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Nexen Winguard SnowG WH2 ( 195/50 R15 82H 4PR )
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Cars with 195/50 R15 tyres
Best tyres in your size
1.
FALKEN EUROWINTER HS02
92%
2.
Continental WinterContact TS 870
81%
3.
Vredestein Wintrac
77%
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Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
77%
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Nokian WR Snowproof
76%
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Kumho WinterCraft WP52
74%
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Semperit Speed-Grip 5
61%
9.
Kleber Krisalp HP3
51%
10.
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
46%
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Continental WinterContact TS 870
88%
2.
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
87%
3.
Vredestein Wintrac
66%
4.
Kleber Krisalp HP3
63%
5.
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
61%
6.
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
60%
7.
FALKEN EUROWINTER HS02
55%
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Uniroyal WinterExpert
52%
9.
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
51%
10.
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
47%
1.
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
90%
2.
Kleber Krisalp HP3
84%
3.
Continental WinterContact TS 870
82%
4.
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
70%
6.
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
66%
7.
Uniroyal WinterExpert
64%
8.
GT Radial Winter Pro 2 evo
63%
10.
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
58%
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.
GT Radial Winter Pro 2 evo
66%
7.
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
61%
9.
Uniroyal WinterExpert
52%
10.
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
52%
1.
Uniroyal WinterExpert
91%
2.
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
91%
3.
Continental WinterContact TS 870
88%
4.
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
85%
6.
Vredestein Wintrac
77%
7.
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
73%
8.
Firestone Winterhawk 4
63%
9.
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
57%
10.
Kleber KRISALP HP3
47%
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Did you know ...?
195/50 R15 doesn't belong to the most popular dimensions for winter tyres - there are 41 tyre models available, which can be compared to
215/50 R17 ,
195/75 R16 ,
205/70 R15 . Let's break down the sizing - 50 is height of the tyre, which is calculated as 50% of the tyre width (195mm), which means the sidewall height has 97.5 mm. The wheel diameter is R15, which means it fits to a 15 inch/381mm diameter wheel. The total circumference of the tyre is 1809.56 mm, which is very similar to 175/70 R13
(1807.04 mm) , 185/60 R14
(1814.58 mm) , 155/80 R13
(1816.47 mm) , 215/40 R16
(1817.1 mm) , 175/55 R15
(1801.7 mm) , 165/60 R15
(1818.98 mm) , 160/60 R15
(1800.13 mm) . There are multiple speed indexes available for winter tyres in 195/50 R15: H
(210km/h) , T
(190km/h) , V
(240km/h) . The same goes for weight indexes: 82, 86. You can find 195/50 R15 on 23 car models - mainly
Ford ,
Mazda ,
Lancia ,
Mitsubishi ,
Renault .