Snow
Snow braking, Snow traction, Snow cornering, …
10. Nokian WR A4
77%
255/45 R18 - Best winter tyres 2024 - market overview, tests, reviews
Table of contents:
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
- Exceptional handling on the wet
- Great handling on snow
Minuses:
- -
255/45 R18 tyre test
Best tyres in your size
Wet
Wet braking, Wet handling, Wet circle cornering, …
14. Nokian WR A4
66%
Dry
Dry braking, Dry handling, Dry steering response, …
8. Nokian WR A4
81%
Noise
Interior noise, Exterior noise
8. Nokian WR A4
84%
Costs
Mileage, Fuel consumption, Rolling resistance, …
5. Nokian WR A4
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Price
255/45 R18
255/45 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.
Did you know ...?
255/45 R18 doesn't belong to the most popular dimensions for winter tyres - there are 21 tyre models available, which can be compared to 175/70 R13, 155/65 R13, 155/80 R13. 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), 235/60 R16(2162.67 mm), 295/30 R20(2151.99 mm), 295/35 R19(2164.87 mm). There are multiple speed indexes available for winter tyres in 255/45 R18: T(190km/h), V(240km/h), W(270km/h). The same goes for weight indexes: 99, 103, 110. You can find 255/45 R18 on 9 car models - mainly Audi, Bentley, Mercedes-Benz, Aston Martin, Cadillac.
