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215/40 R18 - Best winter tyres 2025 - market overview, tests, reviews

Recommended: Premium

Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2

4.45/5

£159
Buy
Recommended: Price/value

Toyo Observe S944

3.95/5

£126
Buy
Recommended: Lowcost

Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7

3.45/5

£104
Buy
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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
      • -
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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Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 ( 215/40 R18 89V XL )
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4.85/5
Recommended
#4
Winter tires
2025

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

The UltraGrip Performance 3 is one of the best tyres we have seen in the tests and on top of that it's top discipline is snow performance while maintaining great properties on wet, which makes it a great candidate for snowy climates.
  • wet-handling
    Exceptional handling on the wet
  • aquaplaning-longitudinal
    Very good aquaplaning resistance
  • dry-handling
    Great handling on dry roads
  • snow-traction
    Exceptional traction on snow
  • dry-braking
    Short braking distance on dry roads
      • -
4.85/5
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
2
2024AUTOBILD245/45 R18Exemplary
3
2024TYRE REVIEWS235/35 R19Highly recommended
2
2024AUTOBILD235/35 R19Exemplary
3
2024Autozeitung215/55 R17Recommended
1
2024ADAC215/55 R17Good
9
2024AUTOBILD205/55 R16-
2
2024AUTOBILD205/55 R16Exemplary
2
2024ADAC205/55 R16Good
2
2023Automotorsport255/45 R20Very good
5
2023Tyre Reviews225/45 R18Highly recommended
3
2023Autobild225/45 R18-
2
2023Autobild225/45 R18Exemplary
3
2023Autoexpress225/45 R17Recommended
2
2023Sportauto225/40 R18Very good
1
2023Autobild225/40 R18Test winner

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Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 ( 215/40 R18 89V XL EVR )
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£158
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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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Continental WinterContact TS 870 P ( 215/40 R18 89V XL EVc )
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£169
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2.75/5

Kumho Wintercraft WP52

The WinterCraft WP52 is an affordable winter tire with good safety qualities on snow and dry surfaces, but it has low aquaplaning resistance and tends to understeer in wet conditions.
  • dry-braking
    Short braking distance on dry roads
    • aquaplaning-longitudinal
      Below average aquaplaning resistance
    • noise-exterior
      High drive-by noise levels
    • rolling-resistance
      High rolling resistance/high fuel consumption
    • wet-handling
      Poor handling on the wet
2.75/5
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
7
2024AUTOBILD245/45 R18Good
12
2024ADAC215/55 R17Sufficient
15
2024AUTOBILD205/55 R16Satisfactory
2
2024AUTOBILD205/55 R16-
25
2023Autobild225/45 R18-
9
2023Tyre Reviews225/45 R18-
9
2023ADAC225/45 R17Satisfactory
7
2023Autobild225/40 R18Good
19
2022Autobild215/55 R17-
17
2022Autobild215/55 R17Satisfactory

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Kumho WinterCraft WP52 ( 215/40 R18 89V XL )
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£103
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3.35/5

Semperit Speed-Grip 5

We really like the new Speed-Grip 5 - it's not expensive, it's very good on snow and on top of that, it's got very low rolling resistance. What it lacks compared to the premium tyres is better wet performance, but given it's price it's definitely recommendable.
  • aquaplaning-longitudinal
    Very good aquaplaning resistance
    • wet-handling
      Poor handling on the wet
    • wet-braking
      Longer braking distance on wet roads
3.35/5
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
3
2024AUTOBILD205/55 R16Exemplary
6
2024AUTOBILD205/55 R16-
4
2024ADAC215/55 R17Satisfactory
6
2023ADAC225/45 R17Satisfactory
16
2023Autobild225/45 R18Satisfactory
19
2023Autobild225/45 R18-
3
2022ADAC185/65 R15Good
10
2022Autobild215/55 R17Good
5
2022Tyre Reviews225/45 R17-

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Semperit Speed-Grip 5 ( 215/40 R18 89V XL EVc )
- In stock
£132
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4.45/5
Recommended
#7
Winter tires
2025

Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330

Hankook sneaked in between the traditional premium tyres again with its Icept Evo3. It excels in aquaplaning resistance, which is crucial for european winters.
  • aquaplaning-longitudinal
    Very good aquaplaning resistance
  • wet-handling
    Exceptional handling on the wet
  • wet-braking
    Short braking distance on wet roads
  • snow-braking
    Short braking distance on snow
  • dry-handling
    Great handling on dry roads
    • noise-exterior
      High drive-by noise levels
4.45/5
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
5
2024AUTOBILD245/45 R18Exemplary
6
2024AUTOBILD235/35 R19Good
4
2024TYRE REVIEWS235/35 R19Recommended
8
2023Autobild225/45 R18-
6
2023Autobild225/45 R18Good
4
2023Tyre Reviews225/45 R18Highly recommended
6
2023Sportauto225/40 R18Good
4
2023Autobild225/40 R18Exemplary
2
2022Autobild245/40 R19Exemplary
1
2021Autobild225/45 R18Test winner
3
2021Tyre Reviews225/40 R18-
6
2020Autobild245/45 R18Exemplary
5
2020Autobild245/45 R18-
2
2020Autobild225/40 R18Exemplary

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Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330 ( 215/40 R18 89V XL 4PR, SBL )
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£133
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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 ( 215/40 R18 89V XL )
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£159
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Cinturato Winter 2 XL
- In stock
£168
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3.2/5

Uniroyal WinterExpert

Very good traction on snow for a nice price in a wide range of dimensions. Could use shorter braking distance on dry and better traction on the wet.
    -
    • dry-braking
      Longer braking distance on dry roads
    • dry-handling
      Poor handling on dry roads
    • wet-braking
      Longer braking distance on wet roads
    • wet-handling
      Poor handling on the wet
3.2/5
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
7
2024AUTOBILD205/55 R16-
9
2024AUTOBILD205/55 R16Good
14
2023ADAC205/60 R16Satisfactory
11
2023Autobild225/45 R18-
12
2023Autobild225/45 R18Satisfactory
17
2022Autobild215/55 R17-
19
2022Autobild215/55 R17Satisfactory
14
2022ADAC215/60 R16Satisfactory
7
2022AutoMotorSport245/45 R19Sufficient

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Uniroyal WinterExpert ( 215/40 R18 89V XL EVc )
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£122
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Winter Expert FR XL
- In stock
£139
 		Winter Expert FR XL In stock Free shipping
 £139 Buy
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2.75/5

Kumho WinterCraft WP52

The WinterCraft WP52 is an affordable winter tire with good safety qualities on snow and dry surfaces, but it has low aquaplaning resistance and tends to understeer in wet conditions.
  • dry-braking
    Short braking distance on dry roads
    • aquaplaning-longitudinal
      Below average aquaplaning resistance
    • noise-exterior
      High drive-by noise levels
    • rolling-resistance
      High rolling resistance/high fuel consumption
    • wet-handling
      Poor handling on the wet
2.75/5
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
7
2024AUTOBILD245/45 R18Good
12
2024ADAC215/55 R17Sufficient
15
2024AUTOBILD205/55 R16Satisfactory
2
2024AUTOBILD205/55 R16-
25
2023Autobild225/45 R18-
9
2023Tyre Reviews225/45 R18-
9
2023ADAC225/45 R17Satisfactory
7
2023Autobild225/40 R18Good
19
2022Autobild215/55 R17-
17
2022Autobild215/55 R17Satisfactory

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Kumho WinterCraft WP52 ( 215/40 R18 89V XL )
- In stock
£103
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3.15/5

Barum Polaris 5

The czech low-cost tire has high projected mileage and is good on snow, but lacks a bit of wet and dry performance. Pricewise, it can match the low-cost chinese tyres and in comparison, it's definitely a better option.
    -
    • wet-handling
      Poor handling on the wet
    • aquaplaning-longitudinal
      Below average aquaplaning resistance
    • wet-braking
      Longer braking distance on wet roads
    • dry-braking
      Longer braking distance on dry roads
3.15/5
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
18
2024AUTOBILD205/55 R16-
16
2024AUTOBILD205/55 R16Satisfactory
14
2023Autobild225/45 R18-
9
2023Autobild225/45 R18Satisfactory
12
2023ADAC205/60 R16Satisfactory
26
2022Autobild215/55 R17-
14
2022ADAC185/65 R15Sufficient
15
2021Autobild205/55 R16-
15
2021Autobild205/55 R16Satisfactory
12
2021ADAC195/65 R15Satisfactory
15
2020Autobild245/45 R18Good
10
2020Autobild245/45 R18-
21
2019Autobild225/45 R17-

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Barum Polaris 5 ( 215/40 R18 89V XL EVc )
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£126
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Cars with 215/40 R18 tyres

A1 2018
A1 2018
A110 2017
A110 2017
Veloster 2011
Veloster 2011
1er-Reihe 2007
1er-Reihe 2007

215/40 R18 tyre test Personalize

Best tyres in your size

Dry

1. Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
93%
2. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
81%
3. Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
79%
4. Kumho WinterCraft WP52
74%
5. Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
72%
6. Toyo Observe S944
62%
7. Semperit Speed-Grip 5
61%
8. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
59%
9. Barum Polaris 5
57%
10. Uniroyal WinterExpert
36%

Wet

1. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
81%
2. Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
79%
3. Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
72%
4. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
67%
5. Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
66%
6. Semperit Speed-Grip 5
61%
7. Uniroyal WinterExpert
52%
8. Kumho WinterCraft WP52
47%
9. Barum Polaris 5
41%
10. Toyo Observe S944
40%

Snow

1. Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
87%
2. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
72%
3. Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
65%
4. Uniroyal WinterExpert
64%
5. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
64%
6. Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
63%
7. Barum Polaris 5
61%
8. Semperit Speed-Grip 5
58%
9. Kumho WinterCraft WP52
48%
10. Toyo Observe S944
44%

Comfort

1. Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
89%
2. Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
76%
3. Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
73%
4. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
67%
5. Toyo Observe S944
57%
6. Barum Polaris 5
55%
7. Uniroyal WinterExpert
52%
8. Semperit Speed-Grip 5
52%
9. Kumho WinterCraft WP52
33%
10. Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
31%

Economy

1. Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
94%
2. Uniroyal WinterExpert
91%
3. Semperit Speed-Grip 5
91%
4. Barum Polaris 5
77%
5. Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
71%
6. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
69%
7. Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
56%
8. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
47%
9. Kumho WinterCraft WP52
41%

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215/40 R18 tire tests

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215/40 R18 is found on 9 vehicles:
Alfa Romeo
147
MiTo
Alpine
A110
Audi
A1
BMW
1er-Reihe
CITROËN
DS 3
Hyundai
Veloster
Coupé
Seat
Ibiza