For many drivers, the right winter tyres are vital. After all, they provide excellent grip during harsh winter conditions, while also providing great braking distances on wet surfaces as well.
However, not every driver can afford the most expensive models of tyres. Instead they might have to opt for cheap winter tyres, but are they really that much worse? To help them out, we’ve compiled a list of 10 of the best cheap winter tyre deals that can rival the most expensive models.
Our prices are based on a full set of 4 tyres. You should always have winter tyres fitted on all wheels, rather than just the front or rear axle. As for spare tyres, not every car has the room for a full tyre, often using a smaller space saving tyre instead. If you want, you can also buy a 5th tyre to use as a spare to store in the car or in your garage.
1. Nankang Snow Viva 2 - Prices from £32 per tyre (£128 for 4)
A great winter tyre, the Nankang Snow Viva 2 is a good choice for drivers looking for something safe and reliable. These tyres also have a strong grip and short braking distances.
A key part of the Nankang tyre’s design is the four circumferential grooves which ensure water repulsion and a good grip on otherwise slippery roads.
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This product has been very well received by our drivers, as made evident in their reviews. According to our customers, these tyres have proven themselves in all conditions and are great value for their price.
2. Dębica Frigo 2 - Prices from £31 per tyre (£124 for 4)
The Dębica Frigo 2 tyre is another great option for coping with severe winter weather conditions. Thanks to its complex system of sipes, this model offers great water repulsion, braking distances and control. This helps to reduce the risk of skidding.
This tyre has been well received by various experts and organisations. For example, it was well received in a test of 175/65 R14 tyres by Autocentre.ua, where it was praised for its results on wet surfaces and resistance to aquaplaning. It won “best performance on snow” in 2010 in a test of 195/65 R15 tyres, and was also awarded “best on snow”, a year after, in 2011.
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Drivers, likewise, have also found the Dębica Frigo 2 to be a great tyre. Our customers say these tyres perform well on icy roads that are not always kept in good condition.
3. Sava Eskimo S3+ - Prices from £33 per tyre (£132 for 4)
If you’re looking for a tyre that works well with powerful cars, yet still fits into a low budget category, the Sava Eskimo S3+ has plenty to offer. This is a very popular product, as it offers excellent traction, precision driving and grip on wet surfaces.
Thanks to its specialised rubber compound, this tyre maintains its shape and performance in cold temperatures. This ensures a large contact patch, while the optimal, directional tread pattern helps to lower the rolling resistance and offer an economic product in terms of fuel consumption.
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This tyre has also been highly praised by drivers who found these tyres to hold up in a variety of weather conditions, offering excellent value for money along the way.
4. Barum Polaris 3 - Prices from £29 per tyre (£116 for 4)
If you’re looking for a tyre with good grip and traction, the Barum Polaris 3 has a lot to offer. While it still offers excellent grip in a variety of conditions, these tyres also have a high mileage (due to low tread wear) and reduced rolling resistance. This makes them a great choice for people who want to maintain a low fuel consumption rate.
This tyre performs excellently on snow, thanks to its complex pattern of sipes, as well as its ‘snow catcher’ design, which keeps snow in the grooves. This allows the tyre to operate efficiently in snow-heavy environments.
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Overall, the Barum Polaris 3 has been well received by drivers. According to one of our customers, these tyres offer a dry and very quiet ride.
5. Dębica Frigo HP2 - Prices from £45 per tyre (£180 for 4)
The Dębica Frigo HP2 is similar to the aforementioned Dębica Frigo 2 tyre. Just like the Frigo 2, the high performance variant still offers excellent grip in winter weather conditions. The HP2 is also improved to provide less rolling resistance, helping to provide a fuel efficient option that can still cope on a variety of wet, snow and ice covered surfaces.
This product uses a complex, directional tread design with large central blocks, ensuring a solid contact patch with the road. It also has plenty of sipes and circumferential grooves, helping to provide excellent water repulsion, reducing the risk of aquaplaning.
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Drivers have also been highly appreciative of this snow tyre as it has proved to be very popular. According to one review, there is no difference between this budget winter tyre and higher end products, other than the price.
6. Accelera X-Grip Snow - Prices from £38 per tyre (£152 for 4)
Another great winter tyre, the Accelera X-Grip Snow features a directional tread, with a special series of grooves along its edges incorporated into its body. This ensures plenty of grip and control even when driving fast.
Thanks to its numerous features, this Accelera tyre provides short braking distances and a safe driving. Thanks to its special rubber compound, the tyre itself also survives well in the cold weather, ensuring precise control.
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In their reviews, our drivers have praised this tyre’s ability to cope with the toughest of weather conditions.
7. Kumho I’ZEN KW23 - Prices from £33 per tyre (£132 for 4)
Although it is a medium class tyre, the Kumho I’ZEN KW23 is one of the cheapest in its category, making it an ideal choice for your budget winter tyre purchase. Thanks to its directional tread design, this product delivers excellent control and precision on various slippery and wet surfaces, offering protection against skidding.
This tyre comes with a deep tread, helping to improve its lifespan and ensure that it maintains its unique parameters for as long as possible. The Kumho I’ZEN KW23 also uses a range of both circumferential and peripheral groves, ensuring fast water expulsion and protection from aquaplaning.
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Overall, these tyres have received plenty of praise and seem to perform well both in city roads and on rougher terrain.
8. Matador MP54 Sibir Snow - Prices from £33 per tyre (£132 for 4)
Another budget winter tyre, the Matador MP54 Sibir Snow, incorporates regular grooves along the sides, offering excellent protection against aquaplaning and skidding.
Alongside its strong grip, this tyre offers decent parameters in both wet and dry conditions, including snow and slush.
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Of the reviews posted, the Matador MP54 Sibir Snow has only received positive feedback. One driver believes the tyre is good for use in extreme situations and is also unrivaled on wet and snowy roads.
9. BFGoodrich G-Force Winter - Prices from £45 per tyre (£180 for 4)
A popular winter model, the BFGoodrich G-Force Winter is an economy class tyre with a directional tread design. It is designed to ensure safe driving throughout winter, especially on wet roads or snow.
This model has an increased surface area, to offer maximum grip and cope well on uneven surfaces. This also ensures that the control, handling and stability of the vehicle stays consistent. The shoulders also feature wide grooves, designed to offer a strong grip on wet roads and help with water expulsion.
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Similarly to other tyres on our list, this tyre is extremely popular and has gathered mostly positive reviews.
10. Nexen Winguard Sport - Prices from £37 per tyre (£148 for 4)
An asymmetrical winter tyre, the Nexen Winguard Sport is designed for sporty cars and more dynamic driving. This is supported by the tread design, which features four circumferential canals to help ensure a strong adhesion to the road.
The asymmetric design also helps improve the traction and the level of grip when cornering, on both wet and snow-covered roads. Alongside a high resistance to wear, this tyre copes well with a more dynamic driving style in various winter conditions.
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Now that you’ve found the right cheap winter tyre for your budget, all you need to do is buy them in the right tyre size for your car. You can do this by looking up the right size of tyres by vehicle, tyre size by registration number or, if you know your existing size, use our tyre size calculator for alternative options.
If you don’t want to install them yourself, we can help you get your tyres fitted at our partnering garages and stations.