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WhatTyre’s Winter Tyre of the Year 2025 shortlist offers 13 winter tyres that between them offer market-leading options to achieve an optimal cold weather driving experience for drivers of all types of cars. The selected tyres not only represent the best winter tyres that are widely available at the time of this guide’s publication; they also offer a range of products that cover the largest SUVs and the most powerful performance cars down to the most compact runarounds.

With the SUV tyre market continuing to shift towards all-season solutions, a trend underscored by third-party research showing sustained growth in this segment, the need for rankings such ours grows within. And as Britain’s moderate climate demands tyres that can handle rain, frost, and occasional snow, all-season SUV tyres are becoming a mainstream choice rather than a niche product. To identify the best performers for 2025, we trawled our unique tyrepedia database, applying rigorous selection criteria to crown the top seven all-season SUV tyres.

SUV and 4x4 tyre sales in the UK grew by 8 per cent in 2024, with the over-19-inch segment surging by 12 per cent. While many CUVs may never venture off-road, their popularity has driven demand for tyres that combine on-road performance, durability, and versatility to handle the UK’s diverse conditions. To identify the best SUV tyres for 2025, we delved into our tyrepedia database, which is comprised of data from hundreds of thousand of references tyres across a few hundred brands. Using our proprietary Tyrescore algorithm and a rigorous selection process, we shortlisted the top performers in the SUV category. This year’s results reflect a dynamic market where established giants compete with a select group of emerging brands.

The British climate continues to drive demand for all-season tyres that can handle a wide range of conditions. These versatile products have transformed from niche offerings into a growing force. Something similar has been happening across the European markets too where many drivers have opted not go for season-specific tyres and the logistical challenges of changing tyres in favour of winter-qualified all-season tyres. All the data agrees that the all-season tyre take-up trend continues. What’s changed? While industry giants pioneered the all-season revolution, now a host of manufacturers have risen to the challenge, and this year perhaps more than ever there is increasing evidence that they are delivering products that balance performance, safety, and efficiency year-round. So, with that in mind, which all-season tyres stand out in this increasingly competitive field?

When FIFA Club World Cup winner Chelsea FC begins its 2025/26 Premier League campaign on Sunday, 17 August, official global tyre partner Linglong's branding will be visible around Stamford Bridge. The tyre maker is entering the second year of its deal, signed in 2024. Linglong will also be present at the stadium for Chelsea FC Women's home matches.

Tyre retailer Merityre Southfields in Wandsworth has become a Bridgestone e-CENTRE. The tyre manufacturer assessed the garage’s environmental responsibility, staff wellbeing, and customer experience to grant the Merityre branch its e-CENTRE accreditation. In total, the branch was measured against 80-plus Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) criteria, along with benchmarks for customer experience and operational excellence.