Best Winter Tyres 2026/27: The DriverReviews Award Winners
The DriverReviews Winter Customer Choice Awards 2026/27 are here, revealing the winter tyres that real drivers across Europe trust most, for both cars and SUVs.
Based on more than 730,000 authenticated customer reviews and over 1.5 billion miles of driving data, these awards reflect what real drivers experience on real winter roads: frosty commutes, wet motorways, slush-covered town streets and snowy mountain passes. Every award draws on verified driver ratings collected over the last 12 months, and DriverReviews is certified to ISO 20488 and AFNOR NF522, giving independent assurance over how it collects, moderates and publishes reviews.
The 2026/27 winter results confirm the continued strength of Michelin, Bridgestone and Continental, alongside well-earned podium places for Goodyear and Hankook.
All Results at a Glance: Winter Customer Choice Award Winners 2026/27
Best Winter Tyres 2026/27
| Placing | Tyre | Rating |
| Winner | Bridgestone Blizzak 6 | 4.8 |
| Highly Recommended | Michelin Alpin 7 | 4.7 |
| Commended | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 | 4.7 |
Best Winter SUV Tyres 2026/27
| Placing | Tyre | Rating |
| Winner | Michelin Alpin 7 | 4.7 |
| Highly Recommended | Continental WinterContact TS 870 P | 4.6 |
| Commended | Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 X | 4.3 |
Ratings out of 5, from verified driver reviews collected on DriverReviews over the last 12 months. DriverReviews is certified to ISO 20488 and AFNOR NF522.
Winter Customer Choice Awards 2026/27 Results
Best Winter Tyre 2026/27
Winner – Bridgestone Blizzak 6 (Rating: 4.8) The Bridgestone Blizzak 6 takes first place for Best Winter Tyre, with 90% of verified drivers saying they would buy it again. Verified reviews consistently praise its grip and safety on wet roads. Drivers also highlight its strong traction on snow and its quiet running. It is a confident choice for drivers who want winter safety in snow and rain alike.
Highly Recommended – Michelin Alpin 7 (Rating: 4.7) Alongside its SUV category win, the Michelin Alpin 7 earns Highly Recommended here, recognised for its grip on snow and wet roads and its quiet running.
Commended – Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 (Rating: 4.7) The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 completes the category for a second year running, with drivers describing it as a well-balanced winter tyre with dependable wet grip.
Best Winter SUV Tyre 2026/27
Winner – Michelin Alpin 7 (Rating: 4.7) The Michelin Alpin 7 retains its Best Winter SUV Tyre title for a second year, with 94% of drivers saying they would buy it again, the highest rate in this year's winter awards. Verified reviews consistently praise its grip on snow and ice. Drivers also highlight its secure handling on wet roads and how quiet it is for a winter tyre. For SUV owners, it is the clear winter recommendation.
Highly Recommended – Continental WinterContact TS 870 P (Rating: 4.6) Built for larger cars and SUVs, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P is recognised for the confidence it gives drivers in demanding winter conditions.
Commended – Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 X (Rating: 4.3) The Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 X completes the SUV podium for a second year, recognised for its grip in wet conditions and its strong value for money.
What the 2026/27 Winter Results Tell Us
The Winter Customer Choice Awards 2026/27 reveal several clear trends from verified driver feedback.
Michelin stands out across both winter categories. The Michelin Alpin 7 is the only tyre to feature in both categories, winning Best Winter SUV Tyre and earning Highly Recommended for Best Winter Tyre.
A new name tops the winter tyre category. The Bridgestone Blizzak 6 takes Best Winter Tyre for 2026/27, succeeding last year's winner, the Continental WinterContact TS 870.
Driver favourites hold their ground. The winter SUV podium matches 2025/26 exactly, and the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 is Commended for a second year. Drivers who find a winter tyre they trust keep rating it highly, season after season.
Drivers rate the podium highly. Five of the six podium places carry a rating of 4.6 or above, and every podium tyre earns a buy-again rate of 86% or higher.
Established brands fill every podium place. Five brands share the six podium places: Michelin, Bridgestone, Continental, Goodyear and Hankook.
Brand Overview 2026/27
| Brand | Category wins | Highly Recommended | Commended | Total podium places |
| Michelin | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Bridgestone | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Continental | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Goodyear | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Hankook | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best winter tyre for 2026/27?
The Bridgestone Blizzak 6 won Best Winter Tyre at the DriverReviews Winter Customer Choice Awards 2026/27, with a rating of 4.8 out of 5 and 90% of drivers saying they would buy it again. The Michelin Alpin 7 earned Highly Recommended (4.7) and the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 was Commended (4.7).
What is the best winter SUV tyre for 2026/27?
The Michelin Alpin 7 won Best Winter SUV Tyre for the second year running, with a rating of 4.7 out of 5 and 94% of drivers saying they would buy it again. The Continental WinterContact TS 870 P earned Highly Recommended (4.6) and the Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 X was Commended (4.3).
How are the DriverReviews Winter Customer Choice Award winners decided?
Verified driver ratings collected during the last 12 months decide the awards for each winter tyre category. Recognition comes at three levels: Winner, Highly Recommended and Commended.
Are the reviews on DriverReviews genuine?
Yes. DriverReviews is certified to ISO 20488 and AFNOR NF522, with independent certification covering how it collects, moderates and publishes reviews.
What is ISO 20488 and AFNOR NF522 certification, and why does it matter?
ISO 20488 is the international standard for online consumer reviews, setting out how reviews should be collected, moderated and published. AFNOR NF522 is AFNOR Certification's independent certification for online reviews. Together, they confirm that DriverReviews gathers reviews without bias, moderates them fairly and publishes them transparently, so drivers can trust that every rating reflects genuine customer experience.
Which tyre brand won the most winter awards in 2026/27?
Michelin earned the most podium places, with two: Winner of Best Winter SUV Tyre and Highly Recommended for Best Winter Tyre, both with the Michelin Alpin 7. Bridgestone also took a category win with the Blizzak 6.
Which winter tyres also won awards in 2025/26?
Four of this year's five award-winning tyres also won awards in 2025/26: the Michelin Alpin 7, Continental WinterContact TS 870 P, Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 X and Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3. The SUV podium matches last year's exactly.
Which tyre was rated highest in the 2026/27 winter awards?
The Bridgestone Blizzak 6 earned the highest rating in the 2026/27 winter awards, with 4.8 out of 5 in the Best Winter Tyre category. The Michelin Alpin 7 earned the highest buy-again rate, with 94% of verified drivers saying they would buy it again.
Is the Michelin Alpin 7 suitable for both cars and SUVs?
Based on verified driver ratings in the 2026/27 winter awards, yes. The Michelin Alpin 7 is the only tyre recognised in both categories: it won Best Winter SUV Tyre for the second year running, rated 4.7 with 94% of drivers saying they would buy it again, and earned Highly Recommended for Best Winter Tyre.
How many reviews does DriverReviews hold?
DriverReviews features over 730,000 authenticated customer reviews and over 1.5 billion miles of driving data, and syndicates reviews to 50 countries. The Winter Customer Choice Awards 2026/27 draw on verified driver ratings collected over the last 12 months.
About the DriverReviews Customer Choice Awards
The DriverReviews Customer Choice Awards stand apart in the tyre industry because verified driver reviews alone decide them, independent of manufacturer-funded lab tests, editorial opinion and sponsored content.
DriverReviews is certified to ISO 20488 and AFNOR NF522, with independent certification covering its review collection, moderation and publication processes.
With over 730,000 authenticated customer reviews and over 1.5 billion miles of driving data, DriverReviews is Europe's largest verified tyre review platform.
Tyre makers recognise the awards too: Michelin and Goodyear both feature their 2025/26 DriverReviews Customer Choice Awards on their own UK websites.