255/45 R22 - Best winter tyres 2025 - market overview, tests, reviews
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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.
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2 | 2024 | AUTOBILD | 245/45 R18 | Exemplary |
3 | 2024 | TYRE REVIEWS | 235/35 R19 | Highly recommended |
2 | 2024 | AUTOBILD | 235/35 R19 | Exemplary |
3 | 2024 | Autozeitung | 215/55 R17 | Recommended |
1 | 2024 | ADAC | 215/55 R17 | Good |
9 | 2024 | AUTOBILD | 205/55 R16 | - |
2 | 2024 | AUTOBILD | 205/55 R16 | Exemplary |
2 | 2024 | ADAC | 205/55 R16 | Good |
2 | 2023 | Automotorsport | 255/45 R20 | Very good |
5 | 2023 | Tyre Reviews | 225/45 R18 | Highly recommended |
3 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | - |
2 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | Exemplary |
3 | 2023 | Autoexpress | 225/45 R17 | Recommended |
2 | 2023 | Sportauto | 225/40 R18 | Very good |
1 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/40 R18 | Test winner |
255/45 R22 tyre test Personalize
Best tyres in your size
Dry
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GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
81%
Wet
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Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
81%
Snow
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GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
72%
Comfort
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Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
76%
Economy
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GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
69%
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255/45 R22 doesn't belong to the most popular dimensions for winter tyres - there are 0 tyre models available, which can be compared to 155/60 R15, 170/60 R17, 160/60 R14. Let's break down the sizing - 45 is height of the tyre, which is calculated as 45% of the tyre width (255mm), which means the sidewall height has 114.75 mm. The wheel diameter is R22, which means it fits to a 22 inch/558.8mm diameter wheel. The total circumference of the tyre is 2476.52 mm, which is very similar to 255/55 R20(2477.15 mm), 275/65 R17(2479.66 mm), 285/40 R22(2471.81 mm), 285/45 R21(2481.54 mm), 315/40 R21(2467.41 mm), 275/70 R16(2486.26 mm), 275/55 R19(2466.46 mm). There are multiple speed indexes available for winter tyres in 255/45 R22: V(240km/h). The same goes for weight indexes: 107.
