Are you wondering what winter tyres to choose this season? Check out which models in size 225/55 R17 our customers regard as the best. Read the opinions of drivers just like you, and select the best tyres for the coming winter.
With over 90,000 comments posted, our portal has one of the largest databases of its kind in Europe. The large number of opinions about individuals tyres will help you to choose without any problems the tyres that are suited to your needs and driving style.
Tyres in size 225/55 R17 are fitted on the following models of car: Audi A6, BMW 5 Series, Citroen C5, Mazda 6, Mercedes S Class, Vauxhall Insignia, Renault Espace, and Subaru Forester.
Source: Nokian. Modern winter tyres perform well in extreme weather conditions..
The best 225/55 R17 winter tyres according to OPONEO users
*as at 24 July 2015
Scores are on a scale of 1 to 6, where 6 is the highest.
Michelin Alpin 5
The Michelin Alpin 5 is the highest rated by drivers out of all models in size 225/55 R17. It is recommended by as many as 98% of the users who posted opinions about it on our portal. Drivers also gave it a high score for its driving performance. What features of the tyre do drivers draw attention to? You can find the answers in comments like these: “I have been using this tyre since late November 2014. For Christmas we drove to the Alps, the road conditions were tough, but the comfort of driving was unchanged. A great advantage of the tyres is that they are very quiet, just like summer models”; “Very good tyres, I have already done a few thousand kilometres on them, they are not noisy, they give good grip in heavy snow, they cope well”; “The tyres perform very well in deep snow and when there is slush on the road. After the first week even my wife noticed the features of a good tyre.”
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This tyre’s qualities have been appreciated not only by ordinary drivers but also motoring organisations and magazines, that are run seasonal tyre tests. Among others, the model gained a “recommended tyre” rating in the test run by German magazine Auto, Motor und Sport in 2014.
The Michelin Alpin 5 is the fifth generation of the famous winter tyres in the Alpin series. This time the designers have focused on ensuring that users of the tyre enjoy maximum safety in tough winter conditions. The model features a directional tread pattern, with innovative blocks that expel snow and slush to ensure a smooth and stable drive. Michelin is one of the leaders in the tyre industry worldwide.
Uniroyal MS Plus 77
Second place in our ranking goes to a tyre which, like the Alpin 5, would be recommended by as many as 98% of drivers. The Uniroyal MS Plus 77 was rated as an excellent tyre, and its best features were considered by users to include not only its driving performance (, but also costs of use and comfort.
In their comments, drivers point out the excellent performance of the MS Plus 77. “Superb tyres even for the continental climate, quite durable, they grip the road very well even in tough conditions, they are perfectly controlled when driving on slush – this winter I didn’t have a single situation where I felt unsure on the road”; “On a wet surface they drive as if they were stuck to the road. They also cope superbly on snow, both loose and compacted”; “The tyres perform very well. They came through successfully even on the quite demanding roads of Eastern Europe. Snow-covered roads were no problem for them.”
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This tyre has also been appreciated by two organisations running tyre tests. In 2014 it gained an “especially recommended” title in the German Auto Zeitung Allrad test, and a year later it took fourth place and the same title in the ADAC test.
The Uniroyal MS Plus 77 is a car tyre which is also designed for use on SUVs. It features a dense network of sipes, which ensure safety on a wet surface and help maintain adequate grip in unfavourable weather conditions. Uniroyal is a brand famed for the production of rain tyres.
Nokian WR A3
The Nokian WR A3 has been rated by as many as 520 drivers, of whom 95% would recommend it to their friends. Its highest rated parameter is driving on a dry surface. Drivers draw particular attention to the tyre’s excellent properties on snow and slush. “The tyre performs extremely well. Driving on snow in a car with more than 300 horse power is pure pleasure and feels safe. The Finns have done a good piece of work”; “They behave excellently both in and out of town. Admittedly this winter was mild and it is hard to make extensive observations of how the tyres behave in typical winter conditions, but for the moment I am satisfied”; “Great traction, the tyre is predictable, it is easy to feel the limit of its grip. Generally speaking, I recommend it”; “I have just tested my freshly purchased tyres in extreme conditions, by driving to Bormio and back, which means mountain passes and winding mountain roads, fresh snow (we were caught in a complete blizzard), compacted snow, slush – in all of these conditions the tyres performed magnificently.”
The Nokian WR A3 is a model designed for cars with higher-powered engines. It features an asymmetric tread, which provides good properties on both wet and dry surfaces. The innovative inner shoulder helps effectively expel water and slush. Nokian is an independent Finnish manufacturer specialising in winter tyres.
Continental ContiWinterContact TS830 P
The Continental ContiWinterContact TS830 P was rated by our users as an excellent tyre. As many as 95% of drivers would recommend it to others, and its most highly scoring features are its driving performance and comfort. Drivers’ comments generally contain enthusiastic opinions about this model: “I am fully satisfied with these tyres. I can say that they offer a very comfortable drive, on both slippery and wet surfaces. The car holds the road superbly, I didn’t experience any skids”; “After the first season there is nothing to complain about. It seems to be a tyre to recommend – where others had slight problems due to slush I didn’t notice anything. It is probably the best tyre I have had so far”; “The tyre holds the car well on snow and even better on an icy road. I can only congratulate those who created such quality.”
Buy Continental ContiWinterContact TS830 P
The model has gained distinctions in a wide range of tyre tests – for example, in 2012 it took first place in the Auto Bild SUV and 4x4 test, while a year earlier it had taken top positions in the test run by Auto Express and the Auto Bild Performance test.
The tyre is designed for high-range cars (sports cars, luxury models and SUVs). Adequate grip in the snow is ensured by the sinusoidal sipes and solid blocks on the face of the tyre. Continental is a group which also owns brands such as Semperit, Uniroyal, Barum, Viking and General Tire.
Zeetex Z-Ice 1000
This model completes our line-up of tyres in size 225/55 R17. The Z-Ice 1000 has been assessed by 70 drivers, of whom 97% would recommend it to others. Its high-scoring parameters include comfort of driving and behaviour on a dry surface. Drivers’ comments also include the following: “A tyre that is well worth its price. I looked for something cheaper, but I wanted to have new tyres. The price was very favourable, and it had good opinions. I trusted Oponeo and the opinions of other drivers, and I have no doubt that for that amount of money it is a very good tyre – it is particularly noteworthy how quiet it is, these are really sound tyres”; “I must say that I was very positively surprised by these tyres – good quality for a low price, and though this winter was not especially tough, the tyres came through 100% and I am now considering buying summer tyres from the same manufacturer.”
Buy Zeetex Z-Ice 1000
The Zeetex Z-Ice 1000 is a tyre designed for mid-range and higher-range cars, which combines balanced parameters with safety of use. The asymmetric tread absorbs bumps, making driving comfortable, and the modern rubber compound ensures safety on wet surfaces and reduced fuel consumption. Zeetex is an independent manufacturer from the United Arab Emirates, which markets tyres with optimized parameters at competitive prices.
How to choose the best tyres
Do you want your new tyres to serve you well for as long as possible? Before you decide on a particular model, read the comments that others have posted about it. Learn what opinions other drivers have, and check out the results achieved by various tyres in the expert tests run by motoring organisations and magazines.
It is also worth taking note of the label accompanying the tyre, which contains its most important parameters (of particular relevance in the case of summer tyres). The label informs drivers about a tyre’s rolling resistance, noise level and certain other performance parameters.
If you have any doubts, consult one of our experts (call 0800 066 3422 or write us an e-mail on info@oponeo.co.uk), who will help you to select the optimum tyres.