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245/40 R21 - Best winter tyres 2025 - market overview, tests, reviews

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Best winter tyres in tests (2025)

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4.9/5
Recommended
#1
Winter tires
2025

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

This is currently the best rated tyre we have and there is a reason for it - it combines sportiness on snow and dry and very good safety margins on the wet. It’s designed to maintain the joy of driving, even on winter tyres, but still manages to be safe at all times. 100% recommended.
  • snow-traction
    Exceptional traction on snow
  • snow-circle-cornering
    Great handling on snow
  • noise-exterior
    Low drive-by noise levels
  • wet-handling
    Exceptional handling on the wet
  • dry-handling
    Great handling on dry roads
      • -
4.9/5
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
1
2024AUTOBILD245/45 R18Exemplary
1
2024TYRE REVIEWS235/35 R19Test winner
1
2024AUTOBILD235/35 R19Exemplary
2
2023Autobild225/45 R18-
1
2023Tyre Reviews225/45 R18Test winner
1
2023Autobild225/45 R18Test winner
3
2023Sportauto225/40 R18Very good
1
2023Autobild225/40 R18Test winner
1
2022AutoMotorSport245/45 R19Very good
4
2022Autobild245/40 R19Good
2
2021Autobild225/45 R18Test winner
2
2021Tyre Reviews225/40 R18Test winner
2
2020Autobild245/45 R18-
1
2020Autobild245/45 R18Exemplary
1
2020ADAC235/55 R17Good
4.85/5
Recommended
#4
Winter tires
2025

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

The UltraGrip Performance 3 is one of the best tyres we have seen in the tests and on top of that it's top discipline is snow performance while maintaining great properties on wet, which makes it a great candidate for snowy climates.
  • wet-handling
    Exceptional handling on the wet
  • aquaplaning-longitudinal
    Very good aquaplaning resistance
  • dry-handling
    Great handling on dry roads
  • snow-traction
    Exceptional traction on snow
  • dry-braking
    Short braking distance on dry roads
      • -
4.85/5
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
2
2024AUTOBILD245/45 R18Exemplary
3
2024TYRE REVIEWS235/35 R19Highly recommended
2
2024AUTOBILD235/35 R19Exemplary
3
2024Autozeitung215/55 R17Recommended
1
2024ADAC215/55 R17Good
9
2024AUTOBILD205/55 R16-
2
2024AUTOBILD205/55 R16Exemplary
2
2024ADAC205/55 R16Good
2
2023Automotorsport255/45 R20Very good
5
2023Tyre Reviews225/45 R18Highly recommended
3
2023Autobild225/45 R18-
2
2023Autobild225/45 R18Exemplary
3
2023Autoexpress225/45 R17Recommended
2
2023Sportauto225/40 R18Very good
1
2023Autobild225/40 R18Test winner

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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-

245/40 R21 tyre test Personalize

Best tyres in your size

Dry

1. Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
93%
2. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
81%
3. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
77%

Wet

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
87%
2. Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
81%
3. Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
66%

Snow

1. Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
87%
2. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
72%
3. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
66%

Comfort

1. Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
89%
2. Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
76%
3. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
61%

Economy

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
85%
2. Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
71%
3. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
69%

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