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Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
PirelliPremium
Cinturato All Season SF3
AUTOEXPRESS'26#1AUTOZEITUNG'26#1REIFENTESTER'26#1
9.3
Expert summary
The new Pirelli all-season tire really impressed us! It’s the first all-season tire that feels safe in all conditions including snow while also letting drivers enjoy a spirited drive. The handling and steering feedback on dry roads is fantastic, comparable to a summer tire.
Performance
Ice traction
100%
Dry braking
94%
Aquaplaning - cross
92%
+21
Fuel efficiency
36%
Wear
31%
Price/value
12%
2
Michelin CrossClimate 2
MichelinPremium
CrossClimate 2
ADAC'26#3AUTOBILD'25#2AUTOBILD'25#2
9.2
Price from£225
Expert summary
Crossclimate is now almost a synonym for a allseason tyre and it's second generation is even better than the first one. It's great on snow and dry, while having a superb rolling resistance.
Performance
Snow handling - objective
100%
Lateral guidance on snow
100%
Dry lane changing
100%
+21
Ice traction
33%
Price/value
28%
Wet side guide
20%
Price variants (1)
255/45 R18 103 Y £225
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Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6
BridgestonePremium
Turanza All Season 6
AUTOBILD'26#1AVD'26#2REIFENTESTER'26#4
8.7
Price from£156
Expert summary
The Turanza All Season 6 may be a little late to the all-season tyre market, but it is very well balanced and excels in mileage and wet performance, while sacrifying little bit of snow performance.
Performance
Dry steering response
100%
Dry braking
82%
Fuel efficiency
79%
+24
Snow handling - objective
35%
Exterior noise
29%
Snow safety
0%
Price variants (1)
255/45 R18 103 Y
B C 71dB
£156
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£156
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£179
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Continental AllSeasonContact 2
ContinentalPremium
AllSeasonContact 2
AVD'26#1ADAC'26#1AUTOMOTORSPORT'26#1
8.7
Price from£171
Expert summary
We had high expectations of the new all season Continental and it certainly didn't disappoint. It leans a bit towards mileage, which is a great strategy considering all season tyres are not usually used for sporty driving.
Performance
Wet side guide
100%
Lateral guidance on snow
88%
Comfort
84%
+25
Price/value
45%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
39%
Wet safety
0%
Price variants (1)
255/45 R18 103 Y
B B 73dB
£171
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Hankook Kinergy 4S2 H750
HankookUpper-middle
Kinergy 4S2 H750
ADAC'26#5AUTOZEITUNG'26#6AUTOMOTORSPORT'26#7
8.7
Price from£164
Expert summary
Hankook's allseason tyre leans towards snow performance. It's really good in preventing longitudinal aquaplaning and it's also very quiet.
Performance
Lateral guidance on snow
100%
Aquaplaning - cross
88%
Wet circle cornering
78%
+20
Price/value
47%
Snow handling - objective
31%
Snow acceleration
17%
Price variants (1)
255/45 R18 103 Y
B C 73dB
£164
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£164
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GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
GoodYearPremium
Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
AUTOZEITUNG'26#3AUTOVIEW'26#3AUTOBILD'26#4
8.0
Price from£189
Expert summary
Allseason tyre that is great on wet, safe on snow, has great mileage and is cheaper than the Michelin? Yes please!
Performance
Wear
100%
Snow safety
100%
Wet safety
100%
+24
Dry lane changing
35%
Dry braking
30%
Subjective noise
0%
Price variants (1)
255/45 R18 103 V XL
B C 71dB
£189
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Maxxis Premitra AS AP3
MaxxisBudget
Premitra AS AP3
AUTOBILD'26#7AVD'26#10TYREREVIEWS'25#5
7.5
Price from£109
Expert summary
The Maxxis Premitra AS AP3 is a budget all-season tyre carrying both the 3PMSF snowflake symbol and the M+S marking. It has appeared in 13 independent tests in our database and is available in a very wide range of sizes, with 232 dimensions listed. Most sizes carry EU label class B for wet grip, while fuel efficiency labels are mainly classes D and C.
Performance
Aquaplaning - cross
73%
Dry braking
67%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
58%
+14
Wet handling - objective
25%
Mileage
22%
Snow handling - objective
9%
Price variants (3)
255/45 R18 103 W XL£109
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£109
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£129
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255/45 R18 103 Y XL£129
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Nexen N Blue 4 Season 2
NexenBudget
N Blue 4 Season 2
AUTOBILD'26#9AUTOBILD'26#15AUTOBILD'24#16
7.1
Price from£122
Performance
Price/value
100%
Mileage
89%
Exterior noise
86%
+13
Dry handling - objective
8%
Snow handling - objective
0%
Wet handling - objective
0%
Price variants (1)
255/45 R18 103 Y XL 4PR, RPB£122
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£122
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£142
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Vredestein Quatrac Pro
VredesteinPremium
Quatrac Pro
AUTOBILD'25#7AUTOBILD'24#9AUTOBILD'22#5
6.8
Performance
Wet side guide
100%
Wet handling - objective
100%
Dry lane changing
100%
+23
Ice lateral guidance
17%
Snow handling - objective
13%
Fuel efficiency
0%
10
Michelin CrossClimate 3
MichelinPremium
CrossClimate 3
AUTOEXPRESS'26#2TYREREVIEWS'26#2REIFENTESTER'26#3
6.7
Price from£193
Expert summary
The Michelin CrossClimate 3 is a premium all-season tyre that sets new benchmarks in winter performance for its category. Auto Bild testing reveals snow handling and traction capabilities that rival dedicated winter tyres, combined with excellent mileage and fuel efficiency. Its rolling resistance and longevity deliver strong cost-effectiveness over the tyre lifecycle. While wet performance is slightly behind the best in class, the CrossClimate 3 represents the most capable all-weather solution for drivers who face varied conditions year-round.
Performance
Wear
100%
Snow handling
100%
Snow cornering
98%
+16
Wet handling
27%
Wet braking
26%
Wet circle cornering
24%
Price variants (1)
255/45 R18 103 Y
B B 73dB
£193
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£193
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£210
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Uniroyal AllSeasonExpert 3
UniroyalUpper-middle
AllSeasonExpert 3
AUTOMOTORSPORT'26#6AVD'26#9AUTOBILD'26#12
6.7
Price from£135
Expert summary
The Uniroyal AllSeasonExpert 3 is an all-season flagship tyre designed to reinforce the brand's standing in the segment. The model specializes in wet performance while also providing safety on dry and snowy roads. It serves as a versatile all-round option for drivers facing diverse weather conditions.
Performance
Wet handling - objective
80%
Comfort
80%
Wet handling
78%
+17
Wear
18%
Dry braking
15%
Mileage
5%
Price variants (1)
255/45 R18 103 Y £135
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Falken EuroALL Season AS220 Pro
Falken
EuroALL Season AS220 Pro
AUTOZEITUNG'26#10AUTOBILD'23#6AUTOBILD'23#6
5.5
Price from£131
Expert summary
The Falken EuroALL Season AS220 Pro is an all-season tyre designed for year-round performance. It is available in diameters from 17 to 21 inches, covering aspect ratios from 35 to 65 and speed indices of V and W. This model is engineered to excel specifically in wet and light-snow conditions.
Performance
Dry handling
98%
Exterior noise
73%
Dry braking
69%
+11
Snow cornering
7%
Mileage
7%
Rolling resistance
0%
Price variants (1)
255/45 R18 103 W mfs XL£131
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£131
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£175
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255/45 R18 tyre test

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Dry

1. Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
88%
2. Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6
83%
3. Michelin CrossClimate 2
82%
4. Falken EuroALL Season AS220 Pro
76%
5. Hankook Kinergy 4S2 H750
73%
6. Nexen N Blue 4 Season 2
69%
7. Vredestein Quatrac Pro
66%
8. Continental AllSeasonContact 2
65%
9. Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
61%
10. Michelin CrossClimate 3
59%
11. Maxxis Premitra AS AP3
58%
12. Nokian Seasonproof 2
55%
13. Falken EuroALL Season AS210
55%
14. Continental AllSeasonContact
54%
15. Vredestein Quatrac Pro+
48%

Wet

1. Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
85%
2. Nokian Seasonproof 2
78%
3. Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
76%
4. Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6
75%
5. Continental AllSeasonContact
75%
6. Hankook Kinergy 4S2 H750
75%
7. Continental AllSeasonContact 2
71%
8. Vredestein Quatrac Pro
66%
9. Michelin CrossClimate 2
62%
10. Falken EuroALL Season AS210
60%
11. Vredestein Quatrac Pro+
57%
12. Falken EuroALL Season AS220 Pro
56%
13. Uniroyal AllSeasonExpert 3
56%
14. Maxxis Premitra AS AP3
54%
15. Michelin CrossClimate 3
52%

Snow

1. Michelin CrossClimate 3
97%
2. Michelin CrossClimate 2
91%
3. Yokohama BluEarth-4S AW21
83%
4. Continental AllSeasonContact
82%
5. Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
76%
6. Continental AllSeasonContact 2
73%
7. Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
70%
8. Hankook Kinergy 4S2 H750
70%
9. Uniroyal AllSeasonExpert 3
61%
10. Nokian Seasonproof 2
58%
11. Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6
58%
12. Falken EuroALL Season AS210
53%
13. Vredestein Quatrac Pro
47%
14. Maxxis Premitra AS AP3
43%
15. Vredestein Quatrac Pro+
42%

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255/45 R18 doesn't belong to the most popular dimensions for allround tyres - there are 2 tyre models available, which can be compared to 155/60 R15, 170/60 R17, 160/60 R14. Let's break down the sizing - 45 is height of the tyre, which is calculated as 45% of the tyre width (255mm), which means the sidewall height has 114.75 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 2157.33 mm, which is very similar to 255/40 R19(2157.02 mm), 255/35 R20(2156.7 mm), 215/65 R16(2154.82 mm), 225/45 R19(2152.31 mm), 295/30 R20(2151.99 mm), 235/60 R16(2162.67 mm), 295/35 R19(2164.87 mm). There are multiple speed indexes available for allround tyres in 255/45 R18: V(240km/h), W(270km/h), Y(300km/h). The same goes for weight indexes: 99, 103. You can find 255/45 R18 on 9 car models - mainly .

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