The top 5 winter tires for 2025/2026

The fundamental characteristics of an excellent winter tire always remain the same: exceptional grip on wet, snow, and ice, road holding, comfort, and durability; therefore, based on these characteristics, here are the top 5 winter tires to consider for the 2025/2026 season, starting from maximum safety to the best quality/price ratio. Continental WinterContact TS870 is the best all-round and safe winter tire: excellent on wet asphalt, great on snow, comfortable and low noise, precise steering. It is in the high price range but justified by top performance; Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 is the best high-performance winter tire: exceptional performance on wet and cold asphalt, stability and precision, decent durability despite the sporty performance; Nokian Hakkapellitta 10, the undisputed king of snow and ice, has unbeatable traction on snow and ice, specializes in driving in extreme conditions, efficient in terms of consumption, on dry asphalt it is less performing and noisier; Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+2, the best compromise between performance, durability, and price. For the 2025/2026 season, an update is likely: it remains a reference point nonetheless; Bridgestone Blizzard LM005 is ideal for those looking for the quality and reliability of a top global brand, focused on preventing accidents during braking. The advice we can give is not to rely solely on price: buying a winter tire is an investment in safety, and the difference of a few euros can be significant.