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225/40 R18 - Best winter tyres 2025 - market overview, tests, reviews

PILOT ALPIN 5

michelin
4.7/5
£164

Winter i*cept evo3 W330

hankook
4.8/5
£128

Premitra Snow WP6

maxxis
4.1/5
£108

Best winter tyres in tests (2025)

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4.9/5

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

This is currently the best rated tyre we have and there is a reason for it - it combines sportiness on snow and dry and very good safety margins on the wet. It’s designed to maintain the joy of driving, even on winter tyres, but still manages to be safe at all times. 100% recommended.
  • snow-traction
    Exceptional traction on snow
  • snow-circle-cornering
    Great handling on snow
  • noise-exterior
    Low drive-by noise levels
  • wet-handling
    Exceptional handling on the wet
  • dry-handling
    Great handling on dry roads
    • -
4.9/5
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
1
2023Autobild225/40 R18 Test winner
3
2023Sportauto225/40 R18 Very good
2
2021Tyre Reviews225/40 R18 Test winner
3
2020Autobild225/40 R18 Exemplary
1
2024AUTOBILD245/45 R18Exemplary
1
2024TYRE REVIEWS235/35 R19Test winner
1
2024AUTOBILD235/35 R19Exemplary
2
2023Autobild225/45 R18-
1
2023Tyre Reviews225/45 R18Test winner
1
2023Autobild225/45 R18Test winner
1
2022AutoMotorSport245/45 R19Very good
4
2022Autobild245/40 R19Good
2
2021Autobild225/45 R18Test winner
1
2020ADAC235/55 R17Good
1
2020Autobild245/45 R18Exemplary

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Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 ( 225/40 R18 92V XL )
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4.85/5

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

The UltraGrip Performance 3 is one of the best tyres we have seen in the tests and on top of that it's top discipline is snow performance while maintaining great properties on wet, which makes it a great candidate for snowy climates.
  • wet-handling
    Exceptional handling on the wet
  • aquaplaning-longitudinal
    Very good aquaplaning resistance
  • dry-handling
    Great handling on dry roads
  • snow-traction
    Exceptional traction on snow
  • dry-braking
    Short braking distance on dry roads
    • -
4.85/5
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
1
2023Autobild225/40 R18 Test winner
2
2023Sportauto225/40 R18 Very good
3
2024TYRE REVIEWS235/35 R19Highly recommended
2
2024AUTOBILD235/35 R19Exemplary
3
2024Autozeitung215/55 R17Recommended
1
2024ADAC215/55 R17Good
9
2024AUTOBILD205/55 R16-
2
2024AUTOBILD205/55 R16Exemplary
2
2024ADAC205/55 R16Good
2
2024AUTOBILD245/45 R18Exemplary
2
2023Automotorsport255/45 R20Very good
5
2023Tyre Reviews225/45 R18Highly recommended
3
2023Autobild225/45 R18-
2
2023Autobild225/45 R18Exemplary
3
2023Autoexpress225/45 R17Recommended

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Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 ( 225/40 R18 92V XL EVR )
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£115
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4.75/5

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P

Continental winter tires have been winning tire tests for many years, and the 870P is no exception. The “P” stands for performance, but don’t be mistaken, its rolling resistance is also praised, making it ideal for EVs. A well-balanced tire.
  • rolling-resistance
    Low rolling resistance/low fuel consumption
  • aquaplaning-longitudinal
    Very good aquaplaning resistance
  • wet-handling
    Exceptional handling on the wet
  • dry-handling
    Great handling on dry roads
  • noise-exterior
    Low drive-by noise levels
    • mileage
      Low mileage
4.75/5
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
4
2023Sportauto225/40 R18 Very good
3
2023Autobild225/40 R18 Exemplary
1
2021Tyre Reviews225/40 R18 Test winner
2
2024AUTOBILD245/45 R18Exemplary
4
2024TYRE REVIEWS235/35 R19Recommended
2
2024Autozeitung215/55 R17Highly recommended
3
2024AUTOBILD235/35 R19Exemplary
2
2024STRAßENVERKEHR235/55 R18Very good
6
2024ADAC215/55 R17Satisfactory
4
2023Automotorsport255/45 R20Very good
1
2023Tyre Reviews235/60 R18Test winner
4
2023ARBÖ235/55 R18Recommended
1
2023Autobild225/60 R18Test winner
7
2023Autobild225/45 R18-
3
2023Tyre Reviews225/45 R18Highly recommended

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Continental WinterContact TS 870 P ( 225/40 R18 92V XL EVc )
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WinterContact TS 870 P FR XL
- In stock
£144
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£144 Buy
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Continental WinterContact TS 870 P ( 225/40 R18 92W XL EVc )
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2.75/5

Kumho Wintercraft WP52

The WinterCraft WP52 is an affordable winter tire with good safety qualities on snow and dry surfaces, but it has low aquaplaning resistance and tends to understeer in wet conditions.
  • dry-braking
    Short braking distance on dry roads
    • aquaplaning-longitudinal
      Below average aquaplaning resistance
    • noise-exterior
      High drive-by noise levels
    • rolling-resistance
      High rolling resistance/high fuel consumption
    • wet-handling
      Poor handling on the wet
2.75/5
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
7
2023Autobild225/40 R18 Good
7
2024AUTOBILD245/45 R18Good
12
2024ADAC215/55 R17Sufficient
15
2024AUTOBILD205/55 R16Satisfactory
2
2024AUTOBILD205/55 R16-
25
2023Autobild225/45 R18-
9
2023Tyre Reviews225/45 R18-
9
2023ADAC225/45 R17Satisfactory
19
2022Autobild215/55 R17-
17
2022Autobild215/55 R17Satisfactory

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Kumho WinterCraft WP52 ( 225/40 R18 92V XL )
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£119
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Kumho WinterCraft WP52 ( 225/40 ZR18 92W XL )
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£84
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3.35/5

Semperit Speed-Grip 5

We really like the new Speed-Grip 5 - it's not expensive, it's very good on snow and on top of that, it's got very low rolling resistance. What it lacks compared to the premium tyres is better wet performance, but given it's price it's definitely recommendable.
  • aquaplaning-longitudinal
    Very good aquaplaning resistance
    • wet-handling
      Poor handling on the wet
    • wet-braking
      Longer braking distance on wet roads
3.35/5
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
3
2024AUTOBILD205/55 R16Exemplary
6
2024AUTOBILD205/55 R16-
4
2024ADAC215/55 R17Satisfactory
6
2023ADAC225/45 R17Satisfactory
16
2023Autobild225/45 R18Satisfactory
19
2023Autobild225/45 R18-
3
2022ADAC185/65 R15Good
10
2022Autobild215/55 R17Good
5
2022Tyre Reviews225/45 R17-

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Semperit Speed-Grip 5 ( 225/40 R18 92V XL EVc )
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£100
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4.35/5

Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005

A great winter tyre with balanced handling characteristics. Great in the wet, but slightly less durable than newer models.
  • aquaplaning-longitudinal
    Very good aquaplaning resistance
  • wet-braking
    Short braking distance on wet roads
  • wet-handling
    Exceptional handling on the wet
  • snow-traction
    Exceptional traction on snow
  • rolling-resistance
    Low rolling resistance/low fuel consumption
    • mileage
      Low mileage
    • price-value-ratio
      Bad value for the money
4.35/5
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
5
2023Autobild225/40 R18 Good
1
2023Sportauto225/40 R18 Very good
4
2021Tyre Reviews225/40 R18 -
1
2020Autobild225/40 R18 Exemplary
5
2024AUTOBILD235/35 R19Good
1
2024Autozeitung215/55 R17Test winner
10
2023Autobild225/45 R18Satisfactory
3
2023Tyre Reviews235/60 R18Highly recommended
2
2023Autoexpress225/45 R17Recommended
1
2023Tyre Reviews225/45 R18Test winner
1
2023ARBÖ235/55 R18Highly recommended
6
2023ADAC205/60 R16Good
1
2023Automotorsport255/45 R20Outstanding
15
2023ADAC225/45 R17Satisfactory
1
2023Autobild225/45 R18-

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Bridgestone Blizzak LM 005 ( 225/40 R18 92V XL EVc )
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£158
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Bridgestone Blizzak LM 005 ( 225/40 R18 92V XL AO )
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£160
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4.45/5

Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330

Hankook sneaked in between the traditional premium tyres again with its Icept Evo3. It excels in aquaplaning resistance, which is crucial for european winters.
  • aquaplaning-longitudinal
    Very good aquaplaning resistance
  • wet-handling
    Exceptional handling on the wet
  • wet-braking
    Short braking distance on wet roads
  • snow-braking
    Short braking distance on snow
  • dry-handling
    Great handling on dry roads
    • noise-exterior
      High drive-by noise levels
4.45/5
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
6
2023Sportauto225/40 R18 Good
4
2023Autobild225/40 R18 Exemplary
3
2021Tyre Reviews225/40 R18 -
2
2020Autobild225/40 R18 Exemplary
5
2024AUTOBILD245/45 R18Exemplary
6
2024AUTOBILD235/35 R19Good
4
2024TYRE REVIEWS235/35 R19Recommended
8
2023Autobild225/45 R18-
6
2023Autobild225/45 R18Good
4
2023Tyre Reviews225/45 R18Highly recommended
2
2022Autobild245/40 R19Exemplary
1
2021Autobild225/45 R18Test winner
5
2020Autobild245/45 R18-
6
2020Autobild245/45 R18Exemplary

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Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330 ( 225/40 R18 92V XL 4PR, SBL )
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£139
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Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330 ( 225/40 R18 92V XL 4PR, SBL )
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£101
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4.45/5

Dunlop Winter Sport 5

While being somehow dated as it was introduced back in 2015, it received some midlife updates and still holds up with the current models, at least in smaller dimensions. At the right price, it could be a great choice.
  • snow-braking
    Short braking distance on snow
  • wet-handling
    Exceptional handling on the wet
  • snow-traction
    Exceptional traction on snow
  • aquaplaning-longitudinal
    Very good aquaplaning resistance
  • snow-handling
    Great handling on snow
    • noise-exterior
      High drive-by noise levels
    • price-value-ratio
      Bad value for the money
4.45/5
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
4
2017Sportscars225/40 R18 Good
4
2024AUTOBILD235/35 R19Exemplary
11
2024AUTOBILD205/55 R16-
2
2024ADAC215/55 R17Good
7
2024AUTOBILD205/55 R16Good
5
2024ADAC205/55 R16Satisfactory
15
2023Autobild225/45 R18-
4
2023ADAC225/45 R17Good
1
2023ADAC205/60 R16Good
7
2023Autobild225/45 R18Good
8
2022Autobild215/55 R17-
4
2022Autobild215/55 R17Exemplary
2
2022ADAC215/60 R16Good
8
2021Autobild205/55 R16Good
1
2021ADAC225/50 R17Good

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Dunlop Winter Sport 5 ( 225/40 R18 92V XL )
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£151
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£111
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3.4/5

Vredestein Wintrac Pro

Wintrac Pro is a winter option from a dutch manufacturer that is getting a bit outdated, but on wet and dry roads it still holds up with the premium segment. It has some minor weaknesses on snow, but for a lower than premium price it could be a good deal.
  • wet-handling
    Exceptional handling on the wet
  • snow-traction
    Exceptional traction on snow
  • wet-braking
    Short braking distance on wet roads
  • snow-braking
    Short braking distance on snow
  • dry-braking
    Short braking distance on dry roads
    • rolling-resistance
      High rolling resistance/high fuel consumption
    • mileage
      Low mileage
    • price-value-ratio
      Bad value for the money
3.4/5
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
7
2023Autobild225/40 R18 Good
5
2023Sportauto225/40 R18 Good
5
2020Autobild225/40 R18 Exemplary
3
2024ADAC215/55 R17Good
7
2024AUTOBILD235/35 R19Good
6
2024AUTOBILD245/45 R18Good
7
2024Autozeitung215/55 R17-
10
2024STRAßENVERKEHR235/55 R18Good
7
2023Autoexpress225/45 R17-
5
2023Autobild225/60 R18Good
17
2023Autobild225/45 R18-
8
2023Tyre Reviews225/45 R18-
5
2023ADAC225/45 R17Satisfactory
6
2023Automotorsport255/45 R20Good
8
2023Autobild225/45 R18Good

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3/5

Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2

The Cinturato Winter 2 is enjoyable to drive and offers safety in all conditions. However, some tests have described its dry handling as sluggish.
  • wet-handling
    Exceptional handling on the wet
  • snow-traction
    Exceptional traction on snow
  • wet-braking
    Short braking distance on wet roads
  • snow-braking
    Short braking distance on snow
  • snow-handling
    Great handling on snow
    • rolling-resistance
      High rolling resistance/high fuel consumption
    • mileage
      Low mileage
3/5
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
7
2023Sportauto225/40 R18 Good
6
2023Autobild225/40 R18 Good
6
2024Autozeitung215/55 R17-
11
2024ADAC205/55 R16Sufficient
4
2024AUTOBILD205/55 R16-
13
2024AUTOBILD205/55 R16Satisfactory
7
2024ADAC215/55 R17Satisfactory
5
2023Autoexpress225/45 R17-
9
2023Autobild225/45 R18-
6
2023Tyre Reviews225/45 R18Recommended
5
2023Autobild225/45 R18Good
12
2023ADAC225/45 R17Satisfactory
7
2022Autoklub ČR225/45 R17-
4
2022Tyre Reviews225/45 R17Recommended
7
2022Autozeitung225/45 R17-

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Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 ( 225/40 R18 92V XL )
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£139
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2.05/5

Giti GitiWinter W2

  • snow-circle-cornering
    Great handling on snow
    • rolling-resistance
      High rolling resistance/high fuel consumption
    • dry-braking
      Longer braking distance on dry roads
    • wet-braking
      Longer braking distance on wet roads
    • dry-handling
      Poor handling on dry roads
2.05/5
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
8
2023Sportauto225/40 R18 Good
8
2024AUTOBILD245/45 R18Good
9
2024ADAC215/55 R17Satisfactory
14
2024AUTOBILD205/55 R16Satisfactory
12
2024AUTOBILD205/55 R16-
28
2023Autobild225/45 R18-
7
2023Tyre Reviews225/45 R18-
8
2023ADAC225/45 R17Satisfactory
8
2022Autozeitung225/45 R17-
28
2021Autobild205/55 R16-
2.7/5

Falken Eurowinter HS02 Pro

EuroWinter HS02 is very good and quite sporty on dry and wet, but lacks some performance on the snow which is the reason for the not so good test results. Weaknesses in aquaplaning and rolling resistance doesn't help either.
  • dry-braking
    Short braking distance on dry roads
    • aquaplaning-longitudinal
      Below average aquaplaning resistance
    • rolling-resistance
      High rolling resistance/high fuel consumption
    • snow-traction
      Worse traction on snow
    • snow-braking
      Longer braking distance on snow
    • snow-circle-cornering
      Inferior handling on snow
2.7/5
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
9
2023Autobild225/40 R18 Satisfactory
9
2023Sportauto225/40 R18 Satisfactory
8
2024STRAßENVERKEHR235/55 R18Good
10
2024AUTOBILD245/45 R18Satisfactory
10
2023Tyre Reviews225/45 R18-
17
2023Autobild225/45 R18Conditionally recommended
20
2023Autobild225/45 R18-
7
2023Autobild225/60 R18Satisfactory
7
2023Automotorsport255/45 R20Satisfactory

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Falken EUROWINTER HS02PRO ( 225/40 R18 92V XL, NBLK )
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£131
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3.2/5

Uniroyal WinterExpert

Very good traction on snow for a nice price in a wide range of dimensions. Could use shorter braking distance on dry and better traction on the wet.
    -
    • dry-braking
      Longer braking distance on dry roads
    • dry-handling
      Poor handling on dry roads
    • wet-braking
      Longer braking distance on wet roads
    • wet-handling
      Poor handling on the wet
3.2/5
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
7
2024AUTOBILD205/55 R16-
9
2024AUTOBILD205/55 R16Good
14
2023ADAC205/60 R16Satisfactory
11
2023Autobild225/45 R18-
12
2023Autobild225/45 R18Satisfactory
17
2022Autobild215/55 R17-
19
2022Autobild215/55 R17Satisfactory
14
2022ADAC215/60 R16Satisfactory
7
2022AutoMotorSport245/45 R19Sufficient

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2.75/5

Kumho WinterCraft WP52

The WinterCraft WP52 is an affordable winter tire with good safety qualities on snow and dry surfaces, but it has low aquaplaning resistance and tends to understeer in wet conditions.
  • dry-braking
    Short braking distance on dry roads
    • aquaplaning-longitudinal
      Below average aquaplaning resistance
    • noise-exterior
      High drive-by noise levels
    • rolling-resistance
      High rolling resistance/high fuel consumption
    • wet-handling
      Poor handling on the wet
2.75/5
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
7
2023Autobild225/40 R18 Good
7
2024AUTOBILD245/45 R18Good
12
2024ADAC215/55 R17Sufficient
15
2024AUTOBILD205/55 R16Satisfactory
2
2024AUTOBILD205/55 R16-
25
2023Autobild225/45 R18-
9
2023Tyre Reviews225/45 R18-
9
2023ADAC225/45 R17Satisfactory
19
2022Autobild215/55 R17-
17
2022Autobild215/55 R17Satisfactory

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£119
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Kumho WinterCraft WP52 ( 225/40 ZR18 92W XL )
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£84
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3.25/5

Firestone WinterHawk 4

The Winterhawk 4 is a tyre with mixed ratings as there are tests where the tyre was not recommended. Common criticisms include longer braking distances and significant understeer
  • snow-handling
    Great handling on snow
  • wet-braking
    Short braking distance on wet roads
  • snow-traction
    Exceptional traction on snow
  • snow-braking
    Short braking distance on snow
  • noise-exterior
    Low drive-by noise levels
    • dry-braking
      Longer braking distance on dry roads
    • dry-handling
      Poor handling on dry roads
3.25/5
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
10
2024ADAC215/55 R17Satisfactory
18
2024AUTOBILD205/55 R16Satisfactory
10
2024AUTOBILD205/55 R16-
9
2023Autobild225/60 R18Not recommended
20
2023Autobild225/45 R18Not recommended
6
2023Autobild225/45 R18-
7
2023ADAC205/60 R16Good
5
2022AutoMotorSport245/45 R19Good
16
2022Autobild215/55 R17Satisfactory
14
2022Autobild215/55 R17-
9
2022ADAC185/65 R15Satisfactory
5
2021Autozeitung235/55 R18Highly recommended
12
2021ADAC225/50 R17Satisfactory
10
2021Autobild205/55 R16Satisfactory
5
2021Autobild205/55 R16-

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Firestone Winterhawk 4 ( 225/40 R18 92V XL EVc )
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2.7/5

Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro

EuroWinter HS02 is very good and quite sporty on dry and wet, but lacks some performance on the snow which is the reason for the not so good test results. Weaknesses in aquaplaning and rolling resistance doesn't help either.
  • dry-braking
    Short braking distance on dry roads
    • aquaplaning-longitudinal
      Below average aquaplaning resistance
    • rolling-resistance
      High rolling resistance/high fuel consumption
    • snow-traction
      Worse traction on snow
    • snow-braking
      Longer braking distance on snow
    • snow-circle-cornering
      Inferior handling on snow
2.7/5
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
9
2023Autobild225/40 R18 Satisfactory
9
2023Sportauto225/40 R18 Satisfactory
8
2024STRAßENVERKEHR235/55 R18Good
10
2024AUTOBILD245/45 R18Satisfactory
10
2023Tyre Reviews225/45 R18-
17
2023Autobild225/45 R18Conditionally recommended
20
2023Autobild225/45 R18-
7
2023Autobild225/60 R18Satisfactory
7
2023Automotorsport255/45 R20Satisfactory

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Falken EUROWINTER HS02PRO ( 225/40 R18 92V XL, NBLK )
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£131
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Falken EUROWINTER HS02PRO ( 225/40 R18 92W XL, NBLK )
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£173
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2.9/5

Viking WinTech

Affordable tire that is good on snow, but has very limited wet grip.
    -
    • wet-handling
      Poor handling on the wet
    • aquaplaning-longitudinal
      Below average aquaplaning resistance
    • dry-braking
      Longer braking distance on dry roads
    • wet-braking
      Longer braking distance on wet roads
2.9/5
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
11
2024ADAC215/55 R17Satisfactory
16
2023Autobild225/45 R18-
19
2023Autobild225/45 R18Conditionally recommended
25
2022Autobild215/55 R17-
13
2019ADAC185/65 R15Recommended
41
2019Autobild225/45 R17-

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Viking WinTech ( 225/40 R18 92V XL EVc )
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£102
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4.2/5

BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2

G-Force Winter 2 is our favorite budget winter tyre. It's great on snow and offers good safety on all surfaces, which is no surprise as BFGoodrich is a part of the Michelin group.
  • snow-braking
    Short braking distance on snow
  • snow-traction
    Exceptional traction on snow
  • snow-circle-cornering
    Great handling on snow
  • noise-exterior
    Low drive-by noise levels
  • aquaplaning-longitudinal
    Very good aquaplaning resistance
    • wet-handling
      Poor handling on the wet
    • wet-braking
      Longer braking distance on wet roads
4.2/5
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
8
2020Autobild225/40 R18 Satisfactory
10
2024AUTOBILD205/55 R16Good
13
2024AUTOBILD205/55 R16-
8
2023ADAC205/60 R16Satisfactory
4
2023Autobild225/45 R18Good
5
2023Autobild225/45 R18-
6
2022Autobild215/55 R17-
5
2022ADAC185/65 R15Satisfactory
9
2022Autobild215/55 R17Good
5
2021ADAC195/65 R15Satisfactory
7
2021Autobild205/55 R16-
11
2021Autobild205/55 R16Satisfactory
8
2021Autobild225/45 R18Satisfactory
4
2021AutoMotorSport195/55 R16Good
2
2020AutoMotorSport225/50 R17Very good

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BF Goodrich g-Force Winter 2 ( 225/40 R18 92V XL )
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£121
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3.65/5

Kleber Krisalp HP3

Old but gold, that is how we can pretty much describe the Krisalp HP3. It's a winter tyre that is great on snow for a good price, which is what the average driver is looking for. It's not a premium tyre, but you get a lot of bang for your buck.
  • snow-braking
    Short braking distance on snow
  • snow-traction
    Exceptional traction on snow
  • aquaplaning-longitudinal
    Very good aquaplaning resistance
  • snow-handling
    Great handling on snow
  • noise-exterior
    Low drive-by noise levels
    • dry-handling
      Poor handling on dry roads
3.65/5
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
16
2024AUTOBILD205/55 R16-
8
2024AUTOBILD205/55 R16Good
11
2023Autobild225/45 R18Satisfactory
10
2023ADAC205/60 R16Satisfactory
4
2023Autobild225/45 R18-
11
2022Autobild215/55 R17Good
8
2022Tyre Reviews225/45 R17-
7
2022ADAC215/60 R16Satisfactory
16
2022Autobild215/55 R17-
11
2021Autobild205/55 R16-
3
2021Autobild205/55 R16Exemplary
4
2021ADAC225/50 R17Satisfactory
7
2020Autobild245/45 R18-
8
2020ADAC235/55 R17Satisfactory
5
2020Autobild245/45 R18Exemplary

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Kleber Krisalp HP 3 ( 225/40 R18 92W XL )
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£133
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2.05/5

Giti Gitiwinter W2

  • snow-circle-cornering
    Great handling on snow
    • rolling-resistance
      High rolling resistance/high fuel consumption
    • dry-braking
      Longer braking distance on dry roads
    • wet-braking
      Longer braking distance on wet roads
    • dry-handling
      Poor handling on dry roads
2.05/5
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
8
2023Sportauto225/40 R18 Good
8
2024AUTOBILD245/45 R18Good
9
2024ADAC215/55 R17Satisfactory
14
2024AUTOBILD205/55 R16Satisfactory
12
2024AUTOBILD205/55 R16-
28
2023Autobild225/45 R18-
7
2023Tyre Reviews225/45 R18-
8
2023ADAC225/45 R17Satisfactory
8
2022Autozeitung225/45 R17-
28
2021Autobild205/55 R16-
3.25/5

Firestone Winterhawk 4

The Winterhawk 4 is a tyre with mixed ratings as there are tests where the tyre was not recommended. Common criticisms include longer braking distances and significant understeer
  • snow-handling
    Great handling on snow
  • wet-braking
    Short braking distance on wet roads
  • snow-traction
    Exceptional traction on snow
  • snow-braking
    Short braking distance on snow
  • noise-exterior
    Low drive-by noise levels
    • dry-braking
      Longer braking distance on dry roads
    • dry-handling
      Poor handling on dry roads
3.25/5
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
10
2024ADAC215/55 R17Satisfactory
18
2024AUTOBILD205/55 R16Satisfactory
10
2024AUTOBILD205/55 R16-
9
2023Autobild225/60 R18Not recommended
20
2023Autobild225/45 R18Not recommended
6
2023Autobild225/45 R18-
7
2023ADAC205/60 R16Good
5
2022AutoMotorSport245/45 R19Good
16
2022Autobild215/55 R17Satisfactory
14
2022Autobild215/55 R17-
9
2022ADAC185/65 R15Satisfactory
5
2021Autozeitung235/55 R18Highly recommended
12
2021ADAC225/50 R17Satisfactory
10
2021Autobild205/55 R16Satisfactory
5
2021Autobild205/55 R16-

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Firestone Winterhawk 4 ( 225/40 R18 92V XL EVc )
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£88
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2.4/5
2.4/5
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
21
2024AUTOBILD205/55 R16-
9
2024AUTOBILD235/35 R19Conditionally recommended
21
2023Autobild225/45 R18-
36
2022Autobild215/55 R17-
25
2021Autobild205/55 R16-
40
2020Autobild245/45 R18-
3.15/5

Barum Polaris 5

The czech low-cost tire has high projected mileage and is good on snow, but lacks a bit of wet and dry performance. Pricewise, it can match the low-cost chinese tyres and in comparison, it's definitely a better option.
    -
    • wet-handling
      Poor handling on the wet
    • aquaplaning-longitudinal
      Below average aquaplaning resistance
    • wet-braking
      Longer braking distance on wet roads
    • dry-braking
      Longer braking distance on dry roads
3.15/5
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
18
2024AUTOBILD205/55 R16-
16
2024AUTOBILD205/55 R16Satisfactory
14
2023Autobild225/45 R18-
9
2023Autobild225/45 R18Satisfactory
12
2023ADAC205/60 R16Satisfactory
26
2022Autobild215/55 R17-
14
2022ADAC185/65 R15Sufficient
15
2021Autobild205/55 R16-
15
2021Autobild205/55 R16Satisfactory
12
2021ADAC195/65 R15Satisfactory
15
2020Autobild245/45 R18Good
10
2020Autobild245/45 R18-
21
2019Autobild225/45 R17-

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Barum Polaris 5 ( 225/40 R18 92V XL EVc )
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£77
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2.95/5

Fulda Kristall Control HP2

Kristall Control HP2 is an affordable snow specialist with some compromises in the wet and dry handling and braking.
  • snow-braking
    Short braking distance on snow
  • aquaplaning-longitudinal
    Very good aquaplaning resistance
  • snow-traction
    Exceptional traction on snow
  • price-value-ratio
    Good value for the money
  • ride-comfort
    Comfortable ride
    • wet-handling
      Poor handling on the wet
    • noise-exterior
      High drive-by noise levels
    • wet-braking
      Longer braking distance on wet roads
2.95/5
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
8
2017Sportscars225/40 R18 Satisfactory
20
2024AUTOBILD205/55 R16-
19
2024AUTOBILD205/55 R16Satisfactory
23
2023Autobild225/45 R18-
9
2023ADAC205/60 R16Satisfactory
18
2022Autobild215/55 R17-
6
2022Autozeitung225/45 R17-
18
2021Autobild205/55 R16-
16
2021Autobild205/55 R16Satisfactory
11
2021ADAC225/50 R17Satisfactory
6
2020ACE225/50 R17Recommended
11
2020Autobild245/45 R18Good
17
2020Autobild245/45 R18-
18
2019Autobild225/45 R17-
12
2019Autobild225/45 R17Good

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3.35/5

Sava Eskimo HP2

  • snow-braking
    Short braking distance on snow
  • ice-braking-abs
    Short braking distance on ice
    • dry-braking
      Longer braking distance on dry roads
    • noise-exterior
      High drive-by noise levels
    • wet-handling
      Poor handling on the wet
    • aquaplaning-longitudinal
      Below average aquaplaning resistance
    • snow-handling
      Poor handling on snow
3.35/5
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
23
2024AUTOBILD205/55 R16-
14
2023ADAC225/45 R17Satisfactory
9
2022ADAC215/60 R16Satisfactory
22
2022Autobild215/55 R17-
10
2021ADAC225/50 R17Satisfactory
17
2021Autobild205/55 R16Satisfactory
13
2021Autobild205/55 R16-
20
2020Autobild245/45 R18-
9
2020ADAC205/55 R16Satisfactory
17
2019Autobild225/45 R17-
17
2019Autobild225/45 R17Satisfactory
17
2017Autobild225/50 R17Satisfactory
15
2017Autobild225/50 R17-
6
2017ADAC215/65 R16Satisfactory

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£104
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Cars with 225/40 R18 tyres

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Best tyres in your size

Dry

1. Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
93%
2. Apollo Aspire XP Winter
87%
3. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
81%
4. Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
79%
5. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
77%
6. Nokian WR Snowproof
76%
7. Kumho WinterCraft WP52
74%
8. Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
72%
9. Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
70%
10. Vredestein Wintrac Pro
66%

Wet

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
87%
2. Bridgestone Blizzak 6
81%
3. Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
81%
4. Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
79%
5. Apollo Aspire XP Winter
73%
6. Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
72%
7. Dunlop Winter Sport 5
70%
8. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
67%
9. Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
66%
10. Vredestein Wintrac Pro
66%

Snow

1. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
90%
2. Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
87%
3. Kleber Krisalp HP3
84%
4. Dunlop Winter Sport 5
79%
5. Bridgestone Blizzak 6
74%
6. Debica Frigo HP2
72%
7. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
72%
8. Fulda Kristall Control HP2
70%
9. Sava Eskimo HP2
67%
10. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
66%

Comfort

1. Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
89%
2. Giti GitiWinter W2
87%
3. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
84%
4. Kleber Krisalp HP3
78%
5. Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
76%
6. Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
74%
7. Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
73%
8. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
67%
9. Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
61%
10. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
61%

Economy

1. Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
94%
2. Uniroyal WinterExpert
91%
3. Semperit Speed-Grip 5
91%
4. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
85%
5. Dunlop Winter Sport 5
79%
6. Barum Polaris 5
77%
7. Fulda Kristall Control HP2
73%
8. Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
71%
9. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
69%
10. Firestone Winterhawk 4
63%

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