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235/50 R17 - Best winter tyres 2025 - market overview, tests, reviews

UltraGrip Performance+

goodyear
4.5/5
£155

Winter i*cept evo3 W330

hankook
4.8/5
£154

Best winter tyres in tests (2025)

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4.75/5

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P

Continental winter tires have been winning tire tests for many years, and the 870P is no exception. The “P” stands for performance, but don’t be mistaken, its rolling resistance is also praised, making it ideal for EVs. A well-balanced tire.
50%
Snow braking
Aquaplaning - cross
Dry handling
Interior noise
Dry braking
4.75/5
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
6
2024ADAC215/55 R17Satisfactory
2
2024Autozeitung215/55 R17Highly recommended
2
2024STRAßENVERKEHR235/55 R18Very good
4
2024TYRE REVIEWS235/35 R19Recommended
2
2024AUTOBILD245/45 R18Exemplary
3
2024AUTOBILD235/35 R19Exemplary
4
2023Automotorsport255/45 R20Very good
1
2023Tyre Reviews235/60 R18Test winner
4
2023ARBÖ235/55 R18Recommended
1
2023Autobild225/60 R18Test winner
7
2023Autobild225/45 R18-
3
2023Tyre Reviews225/45 R18Highly recommended
4
2023Sportauto225/40 R18Very good
3
2023Autobild225/40 R18Exemplary
4
2023ADAC205/60 R16Good

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Continental WinterContact TS 870 P ( 235/50 R17 96V EVc )
- In stock
£176
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WinterContact TS 870 P
- In stock
£195
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£195 Buy
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2.75/5

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.
50%
Dry braking
Interior noise
Wet braking
Dry handling
Snow handling
2.75/5
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
7
2024AUTOBILD245/45 R18Good
12
2024ADAC215/55 R17Sufficient
15
2024AUTOBILD205/55 R16Satisfactory
2
2024AUTOBILD205/55 R16-
25
2023Autobild225/45 R18-
9
2023Tyre Reviews225/45 R18-
9
2023ADAC225/45 R17Satisfactory
7
2023Autobild225/40 R18Good
19
2022Autobild215/55 R17-
17
2022Autobild215/55 R17Satisfactory

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Kumho WinterCraft WP52 ( 235/50 R17 100V XL )
- In stock
£135
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WinterCraft WP52 XL
- In stock
£136
WinterCraft WP52 XL In stock Free shipping
£136 Buy
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4.35/5

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 ( 235/50 R17 100V XL EVc )
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£194
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4.45/5

Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330

Hankook sneaked in between the traditional premium tyres again with its Icept Evo3. It excels in aquaplaning resistance, which is crucial for european winters.
50%
Aquaplaning - cross
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet braking
Wet circle cornering
Dry handling
4.45/5
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
5
2024AUTOBILD245/45 R18Exemplary
6
2024AUTOBILD235/35 R19Good
4
2024TYRE REVIEWS235/35 R19Recommended
8
2023Autobild225/45 R18-
6
2023Autobild225/45 R18Good
4
2023Tyre Reviews225/45 R18Highly recommended
6
2023Sportauto225/40 R18Good
4
2023Autobild225/40 R18Exemplary
2
2022Autobild245/40 R19Exemplary
1
2021Autobild225/45 R18Test winner
3
2021Tyre Reviews225/40 R18-
6
2020Autobild245/45 R18Exemplary
5
2020Autobild245/45 R18-
2
2020Autobild225/40 R18Exemplary

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Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330 ( 235/50 R17 100V XL 4PR, SBL )
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£154
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2.75/5

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.
50%
Dry braking
Interior noise
Wet braking
Dry handling
Snow handling
2.75/5
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
7
2024AUTOBILD245/45 R18Good
12
2024ADAC215/55 R17Sufficient
15
2024AUTOBILD205/55 R16Satisfactory
2
2024AUTOBILD205/55 R16-
25
2023Autobild225/45 R18-
9
2023Tyre Reviews225/45 R18-
9
2023ADAC225/45 R17Satisfactory
7
2023Autobild225/40 R18Good
19
2022Autobild215/55 R17-
17
2022Autobild215/55 R17Satisfactory

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Kumho WinterCraft WP52 ( 235/50 R17 100V XL )
- In stock
£135
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£135 Buy
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WinterCraft WP52 XL
- In stock
£136
WinterCraft WP52 XL In stock Free shipping
£136 Buy
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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

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Falken EUROWINTER HS02PRO ( 235/50 R17 100V XL, NBLK )
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£140
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3.55/5

Nokian Snowproof 2

The Snowproof 2 is the new version of the very popular first generation. As is usual for the nordic brand, It's great on snow while being more affordable than the premium brands.
50%
Dry braking
Aquaplaning - cross
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet circle cornering
Dry handling
3.55/5
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
6
2024ADAC205/55 R16Satisfactory
27
2024AUTOBILD205/55 R16-
4
2023ARBÖ235/55 R18Recommended

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Nokian Snowproof 2 ( 235/50 R17 100V XL )
- In stock
£166
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£166 Buy
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Cars with 235/50 R17 tyres

235/50 R17 tyre test Personalize

Best tyres in your size

Dry

1. FALKEN EUROWINTER HS02
92%
2. Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
79%
3. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
77%
4. Nokian WR Snowproof
76%
5. Kumho WinterCraft WP52
74%
6. Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
72%
7. Bridgestone Blizzak 6
62%

Wet

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
87%
2. Bridgestone Blizzak 6
81%
3. Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
79%
4. Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
72%
5. Goodyear UltraGrip Performance +
65%
6. Falken Eurowinter HS02
55%
7. Kumho WinterCraft WP52
47%
8. Nokian WR Snowproof
39%

Snow

1. Bridgestone Blizzak 6
74%
2. Goodyear UltraGrip Performance +
67%
3. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
66%
4. Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
65%
5. Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
63%
6. Nokian WR Snowproof
52%
7. Kumho WinterCraft WP52
48%
8. Falken Eurowinter HS02
24%

Comfort

1. Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
73%
2. FALKEN EUROWINTER HS02
69%
3. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
61%
4. Kumho WinterCraft WP52
33%
5. Bridgestone Blizzak 6
32%
6. Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
31%

Economy

1. Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
94%
2. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
85%
3. Bridgestone Blizzak 6
63%
4. Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
56%
5. Kumho WinterCraft WP52
41%

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