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Winter tyres 205/55 R17 with the best score (2026)

PTI (Pneutesty Index) compares tyres available in size 205/55 R17 solely on measurements from independent tests. Customer reviews are not included.

Standard

Normal tread life · Normal fuel use · Balanced in the wet

Winter
10 Test winner — ranked 1st–3rd 2×
205/55R17 95H PIRELLI CINTURATO WINTER 3 ,XL ,RP ,3PMSF
Pirelli - Premium
205/55R17 95H PIRELLI CINTURATO WINTER 3 ,XL ,RP ,3PMSF
Standard
Rolling resistance C Wet grip B Noise B
from 62 291 Ft
Winter
8.9 Test winner — ranked 1st–3rd 2×
205/55R17 95V NOKIAN TYRES SNOWPROOF 3P ,XL ,3PMSF ,Aramid
Nokian Tyres - Premium
205/55R17 95V NOKIAN TYRES SNOWPROOF 3P ,XL ,3PMSF ,Aramid
Standard
Rolling resistance B Wet grip A Noise B
from 51 327 Ft
Winter
8.7 Test winner — ranked 1st–3rd 2×
205/55R17 95V MICHELIN ALPIN 7 ,XL ,3PMSF
Michelin - Premium
205/55R17 95V MICHELIN ALPIN 7 ,XL ,3PMSF
Standard
Rolling resistance C Wet grip B Noise B
from 65 659 Ft

Standard-sport

Normal tread life · Slightly higher fuel use · Surer in the wet

Winter
9.6 Test winner — ranked 1st–3rd 13×
205/55R17 95V GOODYEAR ULTRAGRIP PERFORMANCE 3 ,XL ,3PMSF
Goodyear - Premium
205/55R17 95V GOODYEAR ULTRAGRIP PERFORMANCE 3 ,XL ,3PMSF
Standard-sport
Rolling resistance C Wet grip B Noise B
from 60 878 Ft
Winter
8.9 Test winner — ranked 1st–3rd 5×
205/55R17 95V BRIDGESTONE LM005 XL
Bridgestone - Premium
205/55R17 95V BRIDGESTONE LM005 XL
Standard-sport
Rolling resistance C Wet grip A Noise B
from 57 652 Ft
Winter
7.8 Test winner — ranked 1st–3rd
205/55R17 91H VREDESTEIN WINTRAC PRO - VW ,3PMSF
Vredestein - Premium
205/55R17 91H VREDESTEIN WINTRAC PRO - VW ,3PMSF
Standard-sport
Rolling resistance C Wet grip C Noise B
from 49 633 Ft

Sport

Shorter tread life · Higher fuel use · Better in the wet

Winter
9.1 Test winner — ranked 1st–3rd 10×
205/55R17 91H CONTINENTAL WINTERCONTACT TS 870 P ,3PMSF
Continental - Premium
205/55R17 91H CONTINENTAL WINTERCONTACT TS 870 P ,3PMSF
Sport
Rolling resistance C Wet grip B Noise B
from 58 892 Ft
Winter
8.2
205/55R17 95V NOKIAN TYRES WR SNOWPROOF P XL
Nokian Tyres - Premium
205/55R17 95V NOKIAN TYRES WR SNOWPROOF P XL
Sport
Rolling resistance C Wet grip B Noise A
from 52 944 Ft
Winter
7.9
205/55R17 91H CONTINENTAL WINTERCONTACT TS 850 P ,MO ,3PMSF
Continental - Premium
205/55R17 91H CONTINENTAL WINTERCONTACT TS 850 P ,MO ,3PMSF
Sport
Rolling resistance C Wet grip B Noise B
from 62 657 Ft