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255/50 R18 - Best allround tyres 2026 - market overview, tests, reviews

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Michelin CrossClimate 2
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CrossClimate 2
ADAC'26#3AUTOBILD'25#2AUTOBILD'25#2
9.2
Price from£145
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%
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255/50 R18 106 Y XL£145
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£145
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£200
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Michelin CrossClimate 3
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CrossClimate 3
AUTOEXPRESS'26#2TYREREVIEWS'26#2REIFENTESTER'26#3
6.7
Price from£221
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%
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255/50 R18 106 Y
B B 73dB
£221
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£221
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£221
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255/50 R18 tyre test

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Dry

1. Michelin CrossClimate 2
82%
2. Michelin CrossClimate 3
59%

Wet

1. Michelin CrossClimate 2
62%
2. Michelin CrossClimate 3
52%

Snow

1. Michelin CrossClimate 3
97%
2. Michelin CrossClimate 2
91%

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255/50 R18 doesn't belong to the most popular dimensions for allround tyres - there are 0 tyre models available, which can be compared to 155/60 R15, 170/60 R17, 160/60 R14. Let's break down the sizing - 50 is height of the tyre, which is calculated as 50% of the tyre width (255mm), which means the sidewall height has 127.5 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 2237.44 mm, which is very similar to 255/45 R19(2237.13 mm), 255/40 R20(2236.81 mm), 235/65 R16(2236.5 mm), 215/65 R17(2234.61 mm), 285/40 R19(2232.42 mm), 235/60 R17(2242.47 mm), 205/75 R16(2242.78 mm). There are multiple speed indexes available for allround tyres in 255/50 R18: Y(300km/h). The same goes for weight indexes: 106.

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