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235/55 R18 - Best winter tyres 2024 - market overview, tests, reviews
Table of contents:
Best winter tyres in tests (2024)
1. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
Tested 3x in 2024, 6x in total.
Test results:
- Test winner - AUTOBILD 2023 225/60 R18
- Recommended by TYREREVIEWS 2023 235/60 R18
- Recommended by AUTOMOTORSPORT 2023 255/45 R20
Pluses:
- Low drive-by noise levels
- Great handling on snow
- Exceptional traction on snow
- Short braking distance on dry roads
- Short braking distance on snow
Minuses:
- -
2. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
Tested 10x in 2024, 15x in total.
Test results:
- Test winner - AUTOBILD 2023 225/60 R18
- Test winner - TYREREVIEWS 2023 235/60 R18
- Recommended by AUTOBILD 2023 225/45 R18
- Recommended by TYREREVIEWS 2023 225/45 R18
- Recommended by AUTOBILD 2023 225/40 R18
- Recommended by ARBO 2023 235/55 R18
- Recommended by ADAC 2023 205/60 R16
- Recommended by AUTOMOTORSPORT 2023 255/45 R20
- Recommended by SPORTAUTO 2023 225/40 R18
Pluses:
- Low rolling resistance/low fuel consumption
- Very good aquaplaning resistance
- Exceptional handling on the wet
- Low drive-by noise levels
- Exceptional traction on snow
Minuses:
- -
3. Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 X W330A
Tested 3x in 2024, 5x in total.
Test results:
- Recommended by ARBO 2023 235/55 R18
- Recommended by TYREREVIEWS 2023 235/60 R18
- Recommended by AUTOBILD 2023 225/60 R18
Pluses:
- Short braking distance on snow
- Short braking distance on dry roads
- Exceptional traction on snow
- Short braking distance on wet roads
- Great handling on snow
Minuses:
- -
235/55 R18 tyre test
Best tyres in your size
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235/55 R18
235/55 R18 tyre ranking based on test results
Tests usually don't cover the whole market - here is our selection what not to miss when shopping for tyres in this size.
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235/55 R18 doesn't belong to the most popular dimensions for winter tyres - there are 41 tyre models available, which can be compared to 195/75 R16, 195/50 R15, 205/70 R15. Let's break down the sizing - 55 is height of the tyre, which is calculated as 55% of the tyre width (235mm), which means the sidewall height has 129.25 mm. The wheel diameter is R18, which means it fits to a 18 inch/457.2mm diameter wheel. The total circumference of the tyre is 2248.44 mm, which is very similar to 295/35 R20(2244.67 mm), 205/75 R16(2242.78 mm), 235/50 R19(2254.41 mm), 235/60 R17(2242.47 mm), 265/30 R22(2255.04 mm), 265/35 R21(2258.49 mm), 255/45 R19(2237.13 mm). There are multiple speed indexes available for winter tyres in 235/55 R18: H(210km/h), R(170km/h), T(190km/h), V(240km/h), W(270km/h). The same goes for weight indexes: 100, 104, 110. You can find 235/55 R18 on 20 car models - mainly Audi, Lexus, SsangYong, Volvo, Cadillac.
