The opinions of other drivers are always extremely useful when choosing tyres. For your benefit, we have prepared a summary of these opinions, showing which models of winter rated tyres in size 225/50 R17 are the most highly rated by our users.
Every season, drivers post more of their opinions and reviews on our portal. Because choosing tyres is always far from simple, reading comments from those that have already used the tyres helps make this task much easier to accomplish. As such, we have decided to prepare a ranking of the best winter tyres in size 225/50 R17 according to users. It will certainly be a great deal easier for you to make a choice out of the top five models than among all of the winter tyres on offer.
Tyres in size 225/50 R17 are fitted on such acars as the Vauxhall Zafira, BMW 5 Series and both the Audio A4 and A5.
Source: Nokian. Looking at the opinions of other drivers
is one of the best ways of finding tyres
that address your own needs.
The best 225/50 R17 winter tyres according to OPONEO users
*as of 21 July 2015
Scores are on a scale of 1 to 5, where 5 is the most positiv
Michelin Alpin 5
Michelin Alpin 5
The Michelin Alpin 5 is a winter tyre with a very good overall score from our portal. Users regard this model as an excellent tyre. From the reviews, we can see that it is also praised for its high driving performance. Overall, 98% of drivers reviewing this model would recommend it to others.
So, what do drivers value most about this tyre? Our users offered numerous answers to that question in their comments. Alpin 5, for instance, states: “The tyre fully comes up to expectations, it does not hum, it is very quiet, its hardness is properly adjusted to the temperature, it drives very well over snow. The tyres perform very well both in and out of town, as well as on the motorway. I consider them a very good choice and magnificent quality.”
Buy Michelin Alpin 5
The Michelin Alpin 5 is a winter tyre designed for use on ordinary cars. It features a directional tread pattern, which is the reason why this model demonstrates good performance all-round. It is made by the French Michelin tyre group which, thanks to its high-quality products and ability to adapt these products to the customer’s needs, has been one of the leaders in the tyre industry for many years.
Continental ContiWinterContact TS850
Continental ContiWinterContact TS850
The Continental ContiWinterContact TS850 is a winter tyre that very often earns positive reviews from drivers. So far, it enjoys an average score of 4.5 out of 5, with even higher figures for its driving performance. Users also awarded high scores for the comfort of driving offered by these tyres. Around 97% of drivers reviewing this product stated they would recommend it to other people.
When looking through the opinions submitted in regards to this tyre, you can find a lot of useful and valuable information. For example, one review states: “On snow there were zero problems, on slush they drove like on tracks, and on a wet road there was no aquaplaning and the braking distance was good”, while another claims “the tyres grip superbly even on ice, their traction in snow is great, there are no surprises in the wet, and on a dry surface they drive better than summer tyres.” Another review summarises the tyres perfectly, writing that they are “very good tyres, they are really quiet, they cope superbly on a wet surface, aquaplaning does not occur, and slush and fresh snow pose no obstacles.”
Buy Continental ContiWinterContact TS850
This tyre has been praised for its excellent parameters in both our driver reviews and various professional tyre tests. In the years 2012 to 2014, it took part in 11 such tests, earning the first position in eight of them. It also achieved excellent results in all the other tests, taking the second spot on the podium.
The Continental ContiWinterContact TS850 is a premium tyre made by the world-renowned German group. The model is designed for compact and mid-range cars. It has a directional tread, which is the best solution for snow, rain and slush. Continental is also the owner of various other brands, including Uniroyal, Barum and Semperit.
Goodyear UG 8 Performance
Goodyear UG 8 Performance
The Goodyear UG 8 Performance is considered an excellent tyre by those that have used it, earning a current score of 4.4 out of 5. Drivers also give it the same score for both its driving performance and comfort. When it comes to recommending this tyre to other people, 97% of users reviewing the product said that they would.
The comments by drivers also provide value information concerning the tyre’s behaviour in a variety of conditions. One user stated: “They grip well on both wet and dry surfaces. In snow they also perform very well, but in the city you so rarely drive in snow that this isn’t so important. In any case I didn’t manage to get stuck in the snow anywhere, even though I parked in a few strange places.” Another review simple added that the product offers “good tyres with a low level of noise, even at speeds about 90 mph they aren’t too noisy”.
Buy Goodyear UG 8 Performance
Besides ordinary drivers, the tyre has also been tested by professional motoring magazines and organisations. In 2012 and 2013, the UK 8 Performance took part in the ADAC test, where it earned the “recommended tyre” title. It also won first place in the German magazine Auto Bild’s test.
The Goodyear UG 8 Performance is a tyre designed for both mid-range and higher-range cars. It is classed as a premium tyre, offering excellent performance parameters without compromising on quality. The tyre features a directional tread, which ensures the highest level of safety on snow, wet or slush-covered surfaces. The Goodyear tyre company is an American brand well known to drivers across the globe.
Nokian WR D3
Nokian WR D3
The Nokian WR D3 is one of the winter tyres most often assessed and commented on by our drivers. So far, more than 570 drivers have rated this model, awarding it a total average score of 4.3 out of 5. This marks the model as a very good tyre. It also obtains even higher scores for its driving performance and around 96% of the users reviewing this tyre would recommend it to their friends and family.
The reviews submitted by our users offer some very positive comments, praising the tyre for its “good behaviour in normal conditions and very good in extreme ones” and for being “particularly good in slush and fresh snow”. One user simply put that “as an overall assessment, for driving in and out of town, they are most definitely suitable”. Another driver summarised with: “Superb appearance and excellent behaviour on the road. Magnificent in snow and slush. They produce a feeling of stable driving on dry surfaces, in the wet and on snow. Excellent performance on the motorway also.”
The tyre’s excellent performance parameters aren’t just appreciated by ordinary drivers, as they also received a positive response in various professional tyre tests. Between 2012 and 2014, this model appeared in 17 of these tests. In each and everyone, it either earned a podium position, an “especially recommended” or “recommended” rating.
The Nokian WR D3 is a premium winter tyre, designed especially for small and medium-sized family cars. It features a directional tread pattern, enabling it to perform well in rain, snow and slush. The Finnish Nokian tyre brand was the originator of the world’s first winter tyre and continues to manufacture high quality winter products.
Uniroyal MS Plus 77
Uniroyal MS Plus 77
This model earned a high overscore of 4.2 out of 5 from the reviews in our portal, marking it an excellent option. It obtained an even higher score for its driving performance and it would be recommended by 98% of all the drivers that tested this tyre.
So, what are the features that attract drivers to this model of tyre? Various answers can be found in comments posted by users, such as: “I was surprised most of all by the magnificent way it absorbs bumps. The tyres grip very well, and in good road conditions in winter the car handles excellently.” Another user similarly comments: “Moving off on snow and ice in the frost was brilliant, braking is very effective, the ABS didn’t kick in once. On snowy corners the car grips the road very surely. In snow ruts there is no skewing.”
Buy Uniroyal MS Plus 77
The tyre has also taken part in two professional tyre tests during 2013-2014. These were run by the ADAC organisation and Auto Zeitung magazine. The Uniroyal MS Plus 77 earned an “especially recommended” rating in both tests.
The Uniroyal MS Plus 77 is a mid-range tyre, offering a very good performance at a reasonable and attractive price. It can be fitted on both ordinary cars and SUVs. The tyre features a directional tread, which is the best solution for wet, snow and slush-covered surfaces. The Uniroyal tyre brand is famous for producing tyres that behave superbly on wet roads It is owned by the German Continental group.
What to be aware of when buying winter rated tyres
When choosing a new tyre, there are a number of things you should make note of. First of all, you should always check what type of vehicle your chosen model is designed for. In the product description, you can check what parameters the manufacturer focused on when designing the tyre. Similarly, you can check what opinions about the model have been shared by users, as this will tell you how the tyres perform during typical, everyday driving. A summary of these comments have been provided above for the most popular winter rated tyres in size 225/50 R17.
Another source of information that should be highly considered is that of motoring organisations and magazines. The professional assessments and tests performed by these groups offer a professional reflection of the performance factors most commonly appreciated by drivers.
A more objective assessment can be found on the tyre label accompanying every model of tyre sold in the EU. The creators of this system focused on three categories: wet grip, noise level and fuel efficiency. The only disadvantage to the abels is that they do not include any results for typical winter tyre conditions.
If you still don’t know which tyre to choose, or do not have the time to check out all of these sources of information, you can always call us. Our specialists will help you to choose the tyres best suited to your vehicle's performance and to your own personal requirements.