Snow
Snow braking, Snow traction, Snow cornering, …
1. Nokian WR D4
94%
225/50 R18 - Best winter tyres 2024 - market overview, tests, reviews
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Best winter tyres in tests (2024)
1. Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
Tested 3x in 2024, 13x in total.
Test results:
- Test winner - AUTOBILD 2023 225/45 R18
- Test winner - TYREREVIEWS 2023 225/45 R18
- Test winner - AUTOBILD 2023 225/40 R18
Pluses:
- Exceptional traction on snow
- Great handling on snow
- Exceptional handling on the wet
- Low drive-by noise levels
- Great handling on dry roads
Minuses:
- -
2. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
Tested 5x in 2024, 7x in total.
Test results:
- Test winner - AUTOBILD 2023 225/40 R18
- Recommended by AUTOMOTORSPORT 2023 255/45 R20
- Recommended by SPORTAUTO 2023 225/40 R18
- Recommended by AUTOEXPRESS 2023 225/45 R17
- Recommended by TYREREVIEWS 2023 225/45 R18
Pluses:
- Exceptional handling on the wet
- Very good aquaplaning resistance
- Short braking distance on snow
- Great handling on dry roads
- Exceptional traction on snow
Minuses:
- -
3. DUNLOP Winter Sport 5
Tested 1x in 2024, 42x in total.
Test results:
- Test winner - ADAC 2023 205/60 R16
Pluses:
- Very good aquaplaning resistance
- Exceptional traction on snow
- Short braking distance on snow
- Great handling on snow
- Exceptional handling on the wet
Minuses:
- -
225/50 R18 tyre test
Best tyres in your size
Wet
Wet braking, Wet handling, Wet circle cornering, …
12. Nokian WR D4
73%
Dry
Dry braking, Dry handling, Dry steering response, …
8. Nokian WR D4
82%
Noise
Interior noise, Exterior noise
14. Nokian WR D4
70%
Costs
Mileage, Fuel consumption, Rolling resistance, …
2. Nokian WR D4
85%
Price
225/50 R18
225/50 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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225/50 R18 doesn't belong to the most popular dimensions for winter tyres - there are 28 tyre models available, which can be compared to 235/50 R19, 235/60 R16, 225/45 R19. Let's break down the sizing - 50 is height of the tyre, which is calculated as 50% of the tyre width (225mm), which means the sidewall height has 112.5 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 2143.19 mm, which is very similar to 285/35 R19(2142.88 mm), 215/70 R15(2142.57 mm), 185/75 R16(2148.54 mm), 245/35 R20(2134.71 mm), 195/70 R16(2134.4 mm), 295/30 R20(2151.99 mm), 225/55 R17(2134.08 mm). There are multiple speed indexes available for winter tyres in 225/50 R18: H(210km/h), R(170km/h), V(240km/h), W(270km/h). The same goes for weight indexes: 95, 99, 110.
Runflat
There are 8 runflat variants available.
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