215/40 R17 - 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.
- 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
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| 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 |
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.
- Exceptional handling on the wet
- Exceptional traction on snow
- Great handling on dry roads
- Short braking distance on wet roads
- Very good aquaplaning resistance
- Bad value for the money
| 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 |
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 | - |
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
Wintrac Pro is a winter option from a dutch manufacturer that is getting a bit outdated, but on wet and dry roads it still holds up with the premium segment. It has some
minor weaknesses on snow, but for a lower than premium price it could be a good deal.
- Exceptional handling on the wet
- Exceptional traction on snow
- Short braking distance on wet roads
- Short braking distance on snow
- Short braking distance on dry roads
- High rolling resistance/high fuel consumption
- Low mileage
- Bad value for the money
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
7 | 2024 | Autozeitung | 215/55 R17 | - |
10 | 2024 | STRAßENVERKEHR | 235/55 R18 | Good |
7 | 2024 | AUTOBILD | 235/35 R19 | Good |
3 | 2024 | ADAC | 215/55 R17 | Good |
6 | 2024 | AUTOBILD | 245/45 R18 | Good |
6 | 2023 | Automotorsport | 255/45 R20 | Good |
5 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/60 R18 | Good |
17 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | - |
7 | 2023 | Autoexpress | 225/45 R17 | - |
7 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/40 R18 | Good |
5 | 2023 | Sportauto | 225/40 R18 | Good |
8 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | Good |
5 | 2023 | ADAC | 225/45 R17 | Satisfactory |
8 | 2023 | Tyre Reviews | 225/45 R18 | - |
6 | 2022 | Autobild | 245/40 R19 | Satisfactory |
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 |
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 |
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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| 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 |
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 | - |
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 |
Cars with 215/40 R17 tyres
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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.
Michelin Alpin 6
74%
5.
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
66%
6.
Toyo Observe S944
62%
7.
Barum Polaris 5
57%
8.
Kleber Krisalp HP3
51%
9.
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
46%
10.
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
43%
Wet
1.
Continental WinterContact TS 870
88%
2.
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
87%
3.
Michelin Alpin 6
70%
4.
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
66%
5.
Kleber Krisalp HP3
63%
6.
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
60%
7.
FALKEN EUROWINTER HS02
55%
8.
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
51%
9.
Barum Polaris 5
41%
10.
Toyo Observe S944
40%
Snow
1.
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
90%
2.
Kleber Krisalp HP3
84%
3.
Continental WinterContact TS 870
82%
4.
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
70%
5.
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
66%
6.
Michelin Alpin 6
63%
7.
Barum Polaris 5
61%
8.
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
58%
9.
Toyo Observe S944
44%
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.
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
61%
6.
Michelin Alpin 6
60%
7.
Toyo Observe S944
57%
8.
Barum Polaris 5
55%
9.
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
47%
10.
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
36%
Economy
1.
Continental WinterContact TS 870
88%
2.
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
85%
3.
Barum Polaris 5
77%
4.
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
73%
5.
Michelin Alpin 6
59%
6.
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
57%
7.
Kleber KRISALP HP3
47%
8.
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
40%
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Did you know ...?
215/40 R17 doesn't belong to the most popular dimensions for winter tyres - there are 24 tyre models available, which can be compared to 155/80 R13, 160/60 R17, 165/65 R15. Let's break down the sizing - 40 is height of the tyre, which is calculated as 40% of the tyre width (215mm), which means the sidewall height has 86 mm. The wheel diameter is R17, which means it fits to a 17 inch/431.8mm diameter wheel. The total circumference of the tyre is 1896.89 mm, which is very similar to 185/60 R15(1894.38 mm), 195/50 R16(1889.35 mm), 205/55 R15(1905.38 mm), 175/70 R14(1886.84 mm), 215/45 R16(1884.64 mm), 215/35 R18(1909.15 mm), 175/65 R15(1911.66 mm). There are multiple speed indexes available for winter tyres in 215/40 R17: H(210km/h), V(240km/h). The same goes for weight indexes: 87. You can find 215/40 R17 on 13 car models - mainly Seat, Skoda, Alfa Romeo, Audi, Ford.
