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245/45 R17 - Best winter tyres 2025 - market overview, tests, reviews

Pilot Alpin 5

michelin
4.7/5
£232

Winter i*cept evo3 W330

hankook
4.8/5
£128

Best winter tyres in tests (2025)

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4.9/5

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.
50%
Snow braking
Dry braking
Snow traction
Dry handling
Exterior noise
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

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Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 ( 245/45 R17 99H XL, MO )
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Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 ( 245/45 R17 99V XL )
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£185
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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 ( 245/45 R17 99V XL EVc )
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£215
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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 ( 245/45 R17 99V XL 4PR, SBL )
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£128
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4.45/5

Dunlop Winter Sport 5

While being somehow dated as it was introduced back in 2015, it received some midlife updates and still holds up with the current models, at least in smaller dimensions. At the right price, it could be a great choice.
50%
Comfort
Aquaplaning - cross
Snow traction
Wet circle cornering
Snow handling
4.45/5
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
5
2024ADAC205/55 R16Satisfactory
2
2024ADAC215/55 R17Good
4
2024AUTOBILD235/35 R19Exemplary
11
2024AUTOBILD205/55 R16-
7
2024AUTOBILD205/55 R16Good
7
2023Autobild225/45 R18Good
4
2023ADAC225/45 R17Good
1
2023ADAC205/60 R16Good
15
2023Autobild225/45 R18-
2
2022ADAC215/60 R16Good
8
2022Autobild215/55 R17-
4
2022Autobild215/55 R17Exemplary
8
2021Autobild205/55 R16Good
2
2021Autobild205/55 R16-
5
2021Autobild225/45 R18Good

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Dunlop Winter Sport 5 ( 245/45 R17 99V XL )
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£179
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3.4/5

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.
50%
Wet circle cornering
Dry braking
Wet handling
Interior noise
Snow traction
3.4/5
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
7
2024Autozeitung215/55 R17-
10
2024STRAßENVERKEHR235/55 R18Good
7
2024AUTOBILD235/35 R19Good
3
2024ADAC215/55 R17Good
6
2024AUTOBILD245/45 R18Good
6
2023Automotorsport255/45 R20Good
5
2023Autobild225/60 R18Good
17
2023Autobild225/45 R18-
7
2023Autoexpress225/45 R17-
7
2023Autobild225/40 R18Good
5
2023Sportauto225/40 R18Good
8
2023Autobild225/45 R18Good
5
2023ADAC225/45 R17Satisfactory
8
2023Tyre Reviews225/45 R18-
6
2022Autobild245/40 R19Satisfactory

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Vredestein Wintrac Pro ( 245/45 R17 99V XL )
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£168
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2.7/5

Falken Eurowinter HS02 Pro

EuroWinter HS02 is very good and quite sporty on dry and wet, but lacks some performance on the snow which is the reason for the not so good test results. Weaknesses in aquaplaning and rolling resistance doesn't help either.
50%
Dry braking
Comfort
Wet circle cornering
Exterior noise
Dry handling
2.7/5
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
8
2024STRAßENVERKEHR235/55 R18Good
10
2024AUTOBILD245/45 R18Satisfactory
9
2023Autobild225/40 R18Satisfactory
9
2023Sportauto225/40 R18Satisfactory
10
2023Tyre Reviews225/45 R18-
17
2023Autobild225/45 R18Conditionally recommended
20
2023Autobild225/45 R18-
7
2023Autobild225/60 R18Satisfactory
7
2023Automotorsport255/45 R20Satisfactory

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Falken EUROWINTER HS02PRO ( 245/45 R17 99V XL, NBLK )
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£130
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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-

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Firestone Winterhawk 4 ( 245/45 R17 99V XL EVc )
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£138
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2.7/5

Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro

EuroWinter HS02 is very good and quite sporty on dry and wet, but lacks some performance on the snow which is the reason for the not so good test results. Weaknesses in aquaplaning and rolling resistance doesn't help either.
50%
Dry braking
Comfort
Wet circle cornering
Exterior noise
Dry handling
2.7/5
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
8
2024STRAßENVERKEHR235/55 R18Good
10
2024AUTOBILD245/45 R18Satisfactory
9
2023Autobild225/40 R18Satisfactory
9
2023Sportauto225/40 R18Satisfactory
10
2023Tyre Reviews225/45 R18-
17
2023Autobild225/45 R18Conditionally recommended
20
2023Autobild225/45 R18-
7
2023Autobild225/60 R18Satisfactory
7
2023Automotorsport255/45 R20Satisfactory

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Falken EUROWINTER HS02PRO ( 245/45 R17 99V XL, NBLK )
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£130
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4.2/5

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 ( 245/45 R17 99V XL )
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£145
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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-

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Firestone Winterhawk 4 ( 245/45 R17 99V XL EVc )
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£138
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2.95/5

Fulda Kristall Control HP2

Kristall Control HP2 is an affordable snow specialist with some compromises in the wet and dry handling and braking.
50%
Aquaplaning - cross
Snow traction
Interior noise
Comfort
Aquaplaning - longitudal
2.95/5
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
19
2024AUTOBILD205/55 R16Satisfactory
20
2024AUTOBILD205/55 R16-
9
2023ADAC205/60 R16Satisfactory
23
2023Autobild225/45 R18-
18
2022Autobild215/55 R17-
6
2022Autozeitung225/45 R17-
18
2021Autobild205/55 R16-
16
2021Autobild205/55 R16Satisfactory
11
2021ADAC225/50 R17Satisfactory
6
2020ACE225/50 R17Recommended
11
2020Autobild245/45 R18Good
17
2020Autobild245/45 R18-
18
2019Autobild225/45 R17-
12
2019Autobild225/45 R17Good
4
2018Autobild195/65 R15Exemplary

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Fulda Kristall Control HP2 ( 245/45 R17 99V XL )
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£147
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Best tyres in your size

Dry

1. Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
93%
2. Apollo Aspire XP Winter
87%
3. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
77%
4. Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
72%
5. Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
70%
6. Vredestein Wintrac Pro
66%
7. Dunlop Winter Sport 5
52%
8. Kleber KRISALP HP3
51%
9. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
46%
10. Fulda Kristall Control HP2
43%

Wet

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
87%
2. Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
79%
3. Apollo Aspire XP Winter
73%
4. Dunlop Winter Sport 5
70%
5. Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
66%
6. Vredestein Wintrac Pro
66%
7. Kleber Krisalp HP3
63%
8. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
60%
9. Fulda Kristall Control HP2
51%
10. Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
50%

Snow

1. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
90%
2. Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
87%
3. Kleber Krisalp HP3
84%
4. Dunlop Winter Sport 5
79%
5. Fulda Kristall Control HP2
70%
6. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
66%
7. Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
65%
8. Vredestein Wintrac Pro
58%
9. Apollo Aspire XP Winter
51%
10. Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
28%

Comfort

1. Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
89%
2. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
84%
3. Kleber Krisalp HP3
78%
4. Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
61%
5. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
61%
6. Vredestein Wintrac Pro
47%
7. Dunlop Winter Sport 5
43%
8. Fulda Kristall Control HP2
36%
9. Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
31%

Economy

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
85%
2. Dunlop Winter Sport 5
79%
3. Fulda Kristall Control HP2
73%
4. Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
71%
5. Firestone Winterhawk 4
63%
6. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
57%
7. Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
56%
8. Kleber KRISALP HP3
47%
9. Vredestein Wintrac Pro
40%
10. Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
33%

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