205/40 R18 - Best winter tyres 2025 - market overview, tests, reviews
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Best winter tyres in tests (2025)
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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.
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 2024 | AUTOBILD | 245/45 R18 | Exemplary |
1 | 2024 | TYRE REVIEWS | 235/35 R19 | Test winner |
1 | 2024 | AUTOBILD | 235/35 R19 | Exemplary |
2 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | - |
1 | 2023 | Tyre Reviews | 225/45 R18 | Test winner |
1 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | Test winner |
3 | 2023 | Sportauto | 225/40 R18 | Very good |
1 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/40 R18 | Test winner |
1 | 2022 | AutoMotorSport | 245/45 R19 | Very good |
4 | 2022 | Autobild | 245/40 R19 | Good |
2 | 2021 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | Test winner |
2 | 2021 | Tyre Reviews | 225/40 R18 | Test winner |
2 | 2020 | Autobild | 245/45 R18 | - |
1 | 2020 | Autobild | 245/45 R18 | Exemplary |
1 | 2020 | ADAC | 235/55 R17 | Good |
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Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 ( 205/40 R18 86V XL )
- In stock
£162
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Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 ( 205/40 R18 86V XL ) | In stock | Free shipping | £162 |
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Pilot Alpin 5 XL
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£184
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Pilot Alpin 5 XL | In stock | Free shipping | £184 |
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Bridgestone Blizzak 6
Blizzak has always been a winter tire focused on wet conditions, but with its sixth model, Bridgestone has promised improved snow performance and reduced rolling resistance. Early tests suggest they have delivered on these promises—Blizzak 6 is unmatched in wet conditions and excels on snow, making it ideal not just for city climates.
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
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1 | 2024 | AUTOBILD | 205/55 R16 | - |
4 | 2024 | AUTOBILD | 205/55 R16 | Exemplary |
3 | 2024 | STRAßENVERKEHR | 235/55 R18 | Very good |
4 | 2024 | AUTOBILD | 245/45 R18 | Exemplary |
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Bridgestone Blizzak 6 ( 205/40 R18 86V XL Enliten / EV )
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£158
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Bridgestone Blizzak 6 ( 205/40 R18 86V XL Enliten / EV ) | In stock | Free shipping | £158 |
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Blizzak 6 Enliten XL
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£169
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Blizzak 6 Enliten XL | In stock | Free shipping | £169 |
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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.
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
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6 | 2024 | ADAC | 215/55 R17 | Satisfactory |
2 | 2024 | Autozeitung | 215/55 R17 | Highly recommended |
2 | 2024 | STRAßENVERKEHR | 235/55 R18 | Very good |
4 | 2024 | TYRE REVIEWS | 235/35 R19 | Recommended |
2 | 2024 | AUTOBILD | 245/45 R18 | Exemplary |
3 | 2024 | AUTOBILD | 235/35 R19 | Exemplary |
4 | 2023 | Automotorsport | 255/45 R20 | Very good |
1 | 2023 | Tyre Reviews | 235/60 R18 | Test winner |
4 | 2023 | ARBÖ | 235/55 R18 | Recommended |
1 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/60 R18 | Test winner |
7 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | - |
3 | 2023 | Tyre Reviews | 225/45 R18 | Highly recommended |
4 | 2023 | Sportauto | 225/40 R18 | Very good |
3 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/40 R18 | Exemplary |
4 | 2023 | ADAC | 205/60 R16 | Good |
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Continental WinterContact TS 870 P ( 205/40 R18 86V XL EVc )
- In stock
£148
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Continental WinterContact TS 870 P ( 205/40 R18 86V XL EVc ) | In stock | Free shipping | £148 |
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WinterContact TS 870 P XL
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£158
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WinterContact TS 870 P XL | In stock | Free shipping | £158 |
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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.
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
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7 | 2024 | Autozeitung | 215/55 R17 | - |
10 | 2024 | STRAßENVERKEHR | 235/55 R18 | Good |
7 | 2024 | AUTOBILD | 235/35 R19 | Good |
3 | 2024 | ADAC | 215/55 R17 | Good |
6 | 2024 | AUTOBILD | 245/45 R18 | Good |
6 | 2023 | Automotorsport | 255/45 R20 | Good |
5 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/60 R18 | Good |
17 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | - |
7 | 2023 | Autoexpress | 225/45 R17 | - |
7 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/40 R18 | Good |
5 | 2023 | Sportauto | 225/40 R18 | Good |
8 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | Good |
5 | 2023 | ADAC | 225/45 R17 | Satisfactory |
8 | 2023 | Tyre Reviews | 225/45 R18 | - |
6 | 2022 | Autobild | 245/40 R19 | Satisfactory |
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.
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
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6 | 2024 | Autozeitung | 215/55 R17 | - |
11 | 2024 | ADAC | 205/55 R16 | Sufficient |
4 | 2024 | AUTOBILD | 205/55 R16 | - |
13 | 2024 | AUTOBILD | 205/55 R16 | Satisfactory |
7 | 2024 | ADAC | 215/55 R17 | Satisfactory |
5 | 2023 | Autoexpress | 225/45 R17 | - |
9 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | - |
6 | 2023 | Tyre Reviews | 225/45 R18 | Recommended |
5 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | Good |
12 | 2023 | ADAC | 225/45 R17 | Satisfactory |
7 | 2023 | Sportauto | 225/40 R18 | Good |
6 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/40 R18 | Good |
7 | 2022 | Autoklub ČR | 225/45 R17 | - |
4 | 2022 | Tyre Reviews | 225/45 R17 | Recommended |
4 | 2022 | Autoexpress | 225/45 R19 | - |
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Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 ( 205/40 R18 86V XL )
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£142
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Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 ( 205/40 R18 86V XL ) | In stock | Free shipping | £142 |
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Cinturato Winter 2 XL
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£154
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Cinturato Winter 2 XL | In stock | Free shipping | £154 |
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Cars with 205/40 R18 tyres
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Best tyres in your size
Dry
1.
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
93%
2.
Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
79%
3.
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
66%
4.
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
62%
5.
Toyo Observe S944
62%
6.
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
59%
Wet
1.
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
81%
2.
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
72%
3.
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
67%
4.
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
66%
5.
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
66%
6.
Toyo Observe S944
40%
Snow
1.
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
87%
2.
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
74%
3.
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
64%
4.
Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
63%
5.
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
58%
6.
Toyo Observe S944
44%
Comfort
1.
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
89%
2.
Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
73%
3.
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
67%
4.
Toyo Observe S944
57%
5.
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
47%
6.
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
32%
Economy
1.
Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
94%
2.
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
71%
3.
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
63%
4.
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
47%
5.
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
40%
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Did you know ...?
205/40 R18 doesn't belong to the most popular dimensions for winter tyres - there are 1 tyre models available, which can be compared to 155/60 R15, 170/60 R17, 160/60 R14. Let's break down the sizing - 40 is height of the tyre, which is calculated as 40% of the tyre width (205mm), which means the sidewall height has 82 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 1951.56 mm, which is very similar to 185/65 R15(1952.5 mm), 195/55 R16(1950.61 mm), 190/50 R17(1953.44 mm), 235/40 R17(1947.16 mm), 160/60 R17(1959.73 mm), 215/45 R17(1964.44 mm), 205/45 R17(1936.16 mm). There are multiple speed indexes available for winter tyres in 205/40 R18: V(240km/h), W(270km/h). The same goes for weight indexes: 86.
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