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225/55 R18 - Best winter tyres 2025 - market overview, tests, reviews

PILOT ALPIN 5

michelin
4.7/5
£255

Winterhawk 4

firestone
4.2/5
£131

Best winter tyres in tests (2025)

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4.9/5

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 ( 225/55 R18 102V XL )
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Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 ( 225/55 R18 102V XL AO )
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4.75/5

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 ( 225/55 R18 102V XL EVc )
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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 ( 225/55 R18 102V XL )
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£145
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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 ( 225/55 R18 98V EVc )
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£137
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Semperit Speed-Grip 5 ( 225/55 R18 102V XL EVc )
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£136
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4.35/5

Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005

A great winter tyre with balanced handling characteristics. Great in the wet, but slightly less durable than newer models.
  • aquaplaning-longitudinal
    Very good aquaplaning resistance
  • wet-braking
    Short braking distance on wet roads
  • wet-handling
    Exceptional handling on the wet
  • snow-traction
    Exceptional traction on snow
  • rolling-resistance
    Low rolling resistance/low fuel consumption
    • mileage
      Low mileage
    • price-value-ratio
      Bad value for the money
4.35/5
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
1
2024Autozeitung215/55 R17Test winner
5
2024AUTOBILD235/35 R19Good
1
2023Tyre Reviews225/45 R18Test winner
8
2023Autobild225/60 R18Conditionally recommended
1
2023Autobild225/45 R18-
10
2023Autobild225/45 R18Satisfactory
2
2023Autoexpress225/45 R17Recommended
5
2023Autobild225/40 R18Good
1
2023Automotorsport255/45 R20Outstanding
1
2023Sportauto225/40 R18Very good
15
2023ADAC225/45 R17Satisfactory
1
2023ARBÖ235/55 R18Highly recommended
6
2023ADAC205/60 R16Good
3
2023Tyre Reviews235/60 R18Highly recommended
1
2022Autobild215/55 R17-

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Bridgestone Blizzak LM 005 ( 225/55 R18 102H XL *, MO )
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£183
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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
3.6/5

Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 X W330A

  • snow-braking
    Short braking distance on snow
  • snow-handling
    Great handling on snow
  • aquaplaning-longitudinal
    Very good aquaplaning resistance
  • dry-handling
    Great handling on dry roads
  • snow-traction
    Exceptional traction on snow
    • noise-exterior
      High drive-by noise levels
3.6/5
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
5
2024STRAßENVERKEHR235/55 R18Very good
6
2023Autobild225/60 R18Good
2
2023ARBÖ235/55 R18Recommended
3
2023Tyre Reviews235/60 R18Highly recommended
6
2021Autobild235/55 R18Good
9
2021Autozeitung235/55 R18-

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Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 X W330A ( 225/55 R18 102V XL 4PR, SBL )
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£140
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Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 X W330A ( 225/55 R18 102V XL 4PR, SBL )
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£192
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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 ( 225/55 R18 102V XL )
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£199
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2.7/5

Falken Eurowinter HS02 Pro

EuroWinter HS02 is very good and quite sporty on dry and wet, but lacks some performance on the snow which is the reason for the not so good test results. Weaknesses in aquaplaning and rolling resistance doesn't help either.
  • dry-braking
    Short braking distance on dry roads
    • aquaplaning-longitudinal
      Below average aquaplaning resistance
    • rolling-resistance
      High rolling resistance/high fuel consumption
    • snow-traction
      Worse traction on snow
    • snow-braking
      Longer braking distance on snow
    • snow-circle-cornering
      Inferior handling on snow
2.7/5
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
8
2024STRAßENVERKEHR235/55 R18Good
10
2024AUTOBILD245/45 R18Satisfactory
9
2023Autobild225/40 R18Satisfactory
9
2023Sportauto225/40 R18Satisfactory
10
2023Tyre Reviews225/45 R18-
17
2023Autobild225/45 R18Conditionally recommended
20
2023Autobild225/45 R18-
7
2023Autobild225/60 R18Satisfactory
7
2023Automotorsport255/45 R20Satisfactory

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Falken EUROWINTER HS02PRO ( 225/55 R18 102V XL NBLK )
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£131
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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 ( 225/55 R18 102V XL EVc )
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£133
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3.2/5
3.2/5
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
9
2024STRAßENVERKEHR235/55 R18Good
5
2023Tyre Reviews235/60 R18Recommended

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Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV ( 225/55 R18 102V XL Aramid Sidewalls )
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£176
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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 ( 225/55 R18 102V XL )
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3.25/5

Firestone WinterHawk 4

The Winterhawk 4 is a tyre with mixed ratings as there are tests where the tyre was not recommended. Common criticisms include longer braking distances and significant understeer
  • snow-handling
    Great handling on snow
  • wet-braking
    Short braking distance on wet roads
  • snow-traction
    Exceptional traction on snow
  • snow-braking
    Short braking distance on snow
  • noise-exterior
    Low drive-by noise levels
    • dry-braking
      Longer braking distance on dry roads
    • dry-handling
      Poor handling on dry roads
3.25/5
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
10
2024ADAC215/55 R17Satisfactory
18
2024AUTOBILD205/55 R16Satisfactory
10
2024AUTOBILD205/55 R16-
9
2023Autobild225/60 R18Not recommended
20
2023Autobild225/45 R18Not recommended
6
2023Autobild225/45 R18-
7
2023ADAC205/60 R16Good
5
2022AutoMotorSport245/45 R19Good
16
2022Autobild215/55 R17Satisfactory
14
2022Autobild215/55 R17-
9
2022ADAC185/65 R15Satisfactory
5
2021Autozeitung235/55 R18Highly recommended
12
2021ADAC225/50 R17Satisfactory
10
2021Autobild205/55 R16Satisfactory
5
2021Autobild205/55 R16-

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Firestone Winterhawk 4 ( 225/55 R18 102V XL EVc )
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2.7/5

Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro

EuroWinter HS02 is very good and quite sporty on dry and wet, but lacks some performance on the snow which is the reason for the not so good test results. Weaknesses in aquaplaning and rolling resistance doesn't help either.
  • dry-braking
    Short braking distance on dry roads
    • aquaplaning-longitudinal
      Below average aquaplaning resistance
    • rolling-resistance
      High rolling resistance/high fuel consumption
    • snow-traction
      Worse traction on snow
    • snow-braking
      Longer braking distance on snow
    • snow-circle-cornering
      Inferior handling on snow
2.7/5
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
8
2024STRAßENVERKEHR235/55 R18Good
10
2024AUTOBILD245/45 R18Satisfactory
9
2023Autobild225/40 R18Satisfactory
9
2023Sportauto225/40 R18Satisfactory
10
2023Tyre Reviews225/45 R18-
17
2023Autobild225/45 R18Conditionally recommended
20
2023Autobild225/45 R18-
7
2023Autobild225/60 R18Satisfactory
7
2023Automotorsport255/45 R20Satisfactory

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Falken EUROWINTER HS02PRO ( 225/55 R18 102V XL NBLK )
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£131
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3.25/5

Firestone Winterhawk 4

The Winterhawk 4 is a tyre with mixed ratings as there are tests where the tyre was not recommended. Common criticisms include longer braking distances and significant understeer
  • snow-handling
    Great handling on snow
  • wet-braking
    Short braking distance on wet roads
  • snow-traction
    Exceptional traction on snow
  • snow-braking
    Short braking distance on snow
  • noise-exterior
    Low drive-by noise levels
    • dry-braking
      Longer braking distance on dry roads
    • dry-handling
      Poor handling on dry roads
3.25/5
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
10
2024ADAC215/55 R17Satisfactory
18
2024AUTOBILD205/55 R16Satisfactory
10
2024AUTOBILD205/55 R16-
9
2023Autobild225/60 R18Not recommended
20
2023Autobild225/45 R18Not recommended
6
2023Autobild225/45 R18-
7
2023ADAC205/60 R16Good
5
2022AutoMotorSport245/45 R19Good
16
2022Autobild215/55 R17Satisfactory
14
2022Autobild215/55 R17-
9
2022ADAC185/65 R15Satisfactory
5
2021Autozeitung235/55 R18Highly recommended
12
2021ADAC225/50 R17Satisfactory
10
2021Autobild205/55 R16Satisfactory
5
2021Autobild205/55 R16-

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Best tyres in your size

Dry

1. Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
93%
2. Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
79%
3. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
77%
4. Yokohama BluEarth-Winter V906
76%
5. Kumho WinterCraft WP52
74%
6. Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
70%
7. Vredestein Wintrac Pro
66%
8. Bridgestone Blizzak 6
62%
9. Toyo Observe S944
62%
10. Semperit Speed-Grip 5
61%

Wet

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
87%
2. Bridgestone Blizzak 6
81%
3. Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
72%
4. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
67%
5. Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
66%
6. Vredestein Wintrac Pro
66%
7. Semperit Speed-Grip 5
61%
8. Yokohama BluEarth-Winter V906
60%
9. Uniroyal WinterExpert
52%
10. Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
50%

Snow

1. Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
87%
2. Bridgestone Blizzak 6
74%
3. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
66%
4. Uniroyal WinterExpert
64%
5. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
64%
6. Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
63%
7. Semperit Speed-Grip 5
58%
8. Vredestein Wintrac Pro
58%
9. Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV
53%
10. Kumho WinterCraft WP52
48%

Comfort

1. Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
89%
2. Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
73%
3. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
67%
4. Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
61%
5. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
61%
6. Toyo Observe S944
57%
7. Uniroyal WinterExpert
52%
8. Semperit Speed-Grip 5
52%
9. Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV
48%
10. Vredestein Wintrac Pro
47%

Economy

1. Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
94%
2. Uniroyal WinterExpert
91%
3. Semperit Speed-Grip 5
91%
4. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
85%
5. Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
71%
6. Firestone Winterhawk 4
63%
7. Bridgestone Blizzak 6
63%
8. Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 X W330A
61%
9. Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV
58%
10. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
47%

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