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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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4.9/5
Recommended
#1
Winter tires
2025

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.
  • snow-traction
    Exceptional traction on snow
  • snow-circle-cornering
    Great handling on snow
  • noise-exterior
    Low drive-by noise levels
  • wet-handling
    Exceptional handling on the wet
  • dry-handling
    Great handling on dry roads
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4.9/5
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
1
2024AUTOBILD245/45 R18Exemplary
1
2024TYRE REVIEWS235/35 R19Test winner
1
2024AUTOBILD235/35 R19Exemplary
2
2023Autobild225/45 R18-
1
2023Tyre Reviews225/45 R18Test winner
1
2023Autobild225/45 R18Test winner
3
2023Sportauto225/40 R18Very good
1
2023Autobild225/40 R18Test winner
1
2022AutoMotorSport245/45 R19Very good
4
2022Autobild245/40 R19Good
2
2021Autobild225/45 R18Test winner
2
2021Tyre Reviews225/40 R18Test winner
2
2020Autobild245/45 R18-
1
2020Autobild245/45 R18Exemplary
1
2020ADAC235/55 R17Good

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4.75/5
Recommended
#5
Winter tires
2025

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.
  • rolling-resistance
    Low rolling resistance/low fuel consumption
  • aquaplaning-longitudinal
    Very good aquaplaning resistance
  • wet-handling
    Exceptional handling on the wet
  • dry-handling
    Great handling on dry roads
  • noise-exterior
    Low drive-by noise levels
    • mileage
      Low mileage
4.75/5
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
6
2024ADAC215/55 R17Satisfactory
2
2024Autozeitung215/55 R17Highly recommended
2
2024STRAßENVERKEHR235/55 R18Very good
4
2024TYRE REVIEWS235/35 R19Recommended
2
2024AUTOBILD245/45 R18Exemplary
3
2024AUTOBILD235/35 R19Exemplary
4
2023Automotorsport255/45 R20Very good
1
2023Tyre Reviews235/60 R18Test winner
4
2023ARBÖ235/55 R18Recommended
1
2023Autobild225/60 R18Test winner
7
2023Autobild225/45 R18-
3
2023Tyre Reviews225/45 R18Highly recommended
4
2023Sportauto225/40 R18Very good
3
2023Autobild225/40 R18Exemplary
4
2023ADAC205/60 R16Good

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3.4/5

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.
  • wet-handling
    Exceptional handling on the wet
  • snow-traction
    Exceptional traction on snow
  • wet-braking
    Short braking distance on wet roads
  • snow-braking
    Short braking distance on snow
  • dry-braking
    Short braking distance on dry roads
    • rolling-resistance
      High rolling resistance/high fuel consumption
    • mileage
      Low mileage
    • price-value-ratio
      Bad value for the money
3.4/5
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
7
2024Autozeitung215/55 R17-
10
2024STRAßENVERKEHR235/55 R18Good
7
2024AUTOBILD235/35 R19Good
3
2024ADAC215/55 R17Good
6
2024AUTOBILD245/45 R18Good
6
2023Automotorsport255/45 R20Good
5
2023Autobild225/60 R18Good
17
2023Autobild225/45 R18-
7
2023Autoexpress225/45 R17-
7
2023Autobild225/40 R18Good
5
2023Sportauto225/40 R18Good
8
2023Autobild225/45 R18Good
5
2023ADAC225/45 R17Satisfactory
8
2023Tyre Reviews225/45 R18-
6
2022Autobild245/40 R19Satisfactory

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3/5

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.
  • wet-handling
    Exceptional handling on the wet
  • snow-traction
    Exceptional traction on snow
  • wet-braking
    Short braking distance on wet roads
  • snow-braking
    Short braking distance on snow
  • snow-handling
    Great handling on snow
    • rolling-resistance
      High rolling resistance/high fuel consumption
    • mileage
      Low mileage
3/5
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
6
2024Autozeitung215/55 R17-
11
2024ADAC205/55 R16Sufficient
4
2024AUTOBILD205/55 R16-
13
2024AUTOBILD205/55 R16Satisfactory
7
2024ADAC215/55 R17Satisfactory
5
2023Autoexpress225/45 R17-
9
2023Autobild225/45 R18-
6
2023Tyre Reviews225/45 R18Recommended
5
2023Autobild225/45 R18Good
12
2023ADAC225/45 R17Satisfactory
7
2023Sportauto225/40 R18Good
6
2023Autobild225/40 R18Good
7
2022Autoklub ČR225/45 R17-
4
2022Tyre Reviews225/45 R17Recommended
4
2022Autoexpress225/45 R19-

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Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 ( 205/40 R18 86V XL )
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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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