225/55 R18 - Best winter tyres 2025 - market overview, tests, reviews
PILOT ALPIN 5
Winterhawk 4
Best winter tyres in tests (2025) Speed index
Q (160 km/h) R (170 km/h) T (190 km/h) H (210 km/h) V (240 km/h) W (270 km/h) Y (300 km/h)
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.
Exceptional traction on snow
Great handling on snow
Low drive-by noise levels
Exceptional handling on the wet
Great handling on dry roads 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 ( 225/55 R18 102V XL )
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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.
Low rolling resistance/low fuel consumption
Very good aquaplaning resistance
Exceptional handling on the wet
Great handling on dry roads
Low drive-by noise levels Rank Year Organization Size Rating 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 ( 225/55 R18 102V XL EVc )
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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.
Short braking distance on dry roads
Below average aquaplaning resistance
High drive-by noise levels
High rolling resistance/high fuel consumption
Poor handling on the wet Rank Year Organization Size Rating 7
2024 AUTOBILD 245/45 R18 Good 12
2024 ADAC 215/55 R17 Sufficient 15
2024 AUTOBILD 205/55 R16 Satisfactory 2
2024 AUTOBILD 205/55 R16 - 25
2023 Autobild 225/45 R18 - 9
2023 Tyre Reviews 225/45 R18 - 9
2023 ADAC 225/45 R17 Satisfactory 7
2023 Autobild 225/40 R18 Good 19
2022 Autobild 215/55 R17 - 17
2022 Autobild 215/55 R17 Satisfactory
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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.
Very good aquaplaning resistance
Poor handling on the wet
Longer braking distance on wet roads Rank Year Organization Size Rating 3
2024 AUTOBILD 205/55 R16 Exemplary 6
2024 AUTOBILD 205/55 R16 - 4
2024 ADAC 215/55 R17 Satisfactory 6
2023 ADAC 225/45 R17 Satisfactory 16
2023 Autobild 225/45 R18 Satisfactory 19
2023 Autobild 225/45 R18 - 3
2022 ADAC 185/65 R15 Good 10
2022 Autobild 215/55 R17 Good 5
2022 Tyre Reviews 225/45 R17 -
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Semperit Speed-Grip 5 ( 225/55 R18 98V EVc )
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Semperit Speed-Grip 5 ( 225/55 R18 102V XL EVc )
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Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 A great winter tyre with balanced handling characteristics. Great in the wet, but slightly less durable than newer models.
Very good aquaplaning resistance
Short braking distance on wet roads
Exceptional handling on the wet
Exceptional traction on snow
Low rolling resistance/low fuel consumption
Low mileage
Bad value for the money Rank Year Organization Size Rating 1
2024 Autozeitung 215/55 R17 Test winner 5
2024 AUTOBILD 235/35 R19 Good 1
2023 Tyre Reviews 225/45 R18 Test winner 8
2023 Autobild 225/60 R18 Conditionally recommended 1
2023 Autobild 225/45 R18 - 10
2023 Autobild 225/45 R18 Satisfactory 2
2023 Autoexpress 225/45 R17 Recommended 5
2023 Autobild 225/40 R18 Good 1
2023 Automotorsport 255/45 R20 Outstanding 1
2023 Sportauto 225/40 R18 Very good 15
2023 ADAC 225/45 R17 Satisfactory 1
2023 ARBÖ 235/55 R18 Highly recommended 6
2023 ADAC 205/60 R16 Good 3
2023 Tyre Reviews 235/60 R18 Highly recommended 1
2022 Autobild 215/55 R17 -
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Bridgestone Blizzak LM 005 ( 225/55 R18 102H XL *, MO )
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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.
Exceptional handling on the wet
Exceptional traction on snow
Short braking distance on wet roads
Short braking distance on snow
Short braking distance on dry roads
High rolling resistance/high fuel consumption
Low mileage
Bad value for the money Rank Year Organization Size Rating 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
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 X W330A
Short braking distance on snow
Great handling on snow
Very good aquaplaning resistance
Great handling on dry roads
Exceptional traction on snow
High drive-by noise levels Rank Year Organization Size Rating 5
2024 STRAßENVERKEHR 235/55 R18 Very good 6
2023 Autobild 225/60 R18 Good 2
2023 ARBÖ 235/55 R18 Recommended 3
2023 Tyre Reviews 235/60 R18 Highly recommended 6
2021 Autobild 235/55 R18 Good 9
2021 Autozeitung 235/55 R18 -
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Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 X W330A ( 225/55 R18 102V XL 4PR, SBL )
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Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 X W330A ( 225/55 R18 102V XL 4PR, SBL )
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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.
Exceptional handling on the wet
Exceptional traction on snow
Short braking distance on wet roads
Short braking distance on snow
Great handling on snow
High rolling resistance/high fuel consumption
Low mileage Rank Year Organization Size Rating 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 ( 225/55 R18 102V XL )
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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.
Short braking distance on dry roads
Below average aquaplaning resistance
High rolling resistance/high fuel consumption
Worse traction on snow
Longer braking distance on snow
Inferior handling on snow Rank Year Organization Size Rating 8
2024 STRAßENVERKEHR 235/55 R18 Good 10
2024 AUTOBILD 245/45 R18 Satisfactory 9
2023 Autobild 225/40 R18 Satisfactory 9
2023 Sportauto 225/40 R18 Satisfactory 10
2023 Tyre Reviews 225/45 R18 - 17
2023 Autobild 225/45 R18 Conditionally recommended 20
2023 Autobild 225/45 R18 - 7
2023 Autobild 225/60 R18 Satisfactory 7
2023 Automotorsport 255/45 R20 Satisfactory
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Falken EUROWINTER HS02PRO ( 225/55 R18 102V XL NBLK )
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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.
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Longer braking distance on dry roads
Poor handling on dry roads
Longer braking distance on wet roads
Poor handling on the wet Rank Year Organization Size Rating 7
2024 AUTOBILD 205/55 R16 - 9
2024 AUTOBILD 205/55 R16 Good 14
2023 ADAC 205/60 R16 Satisfactory 11
2023 Autobild 225/45 R18 - 12
2023 Autobild 225/45 R18 Satisfactory 17
2022 Autobild 215/55 R17 - 19
2022 Autobild 215/55 R17 Satisfactory 14
2022 ADAC 215/60 R16 Satisfactory 7
2022 AutoMotorSport 245/45 R19 Sufficient
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Uniroyal WinterExpert ( 225/55 R18 102V XL EVc )
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Rank Year Organization Size Rating 9
2024 STRAßENVERKEHR 235/55 R18 Good 5
2023 Tyre Reviews 235/60 R18 Recommended
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Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV ( 225/55 R18 102V XL Aramid Sidewalls )
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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.
Short braking distance on dry roads
Below average aquaplaning resistance
High drive-by noise levels
High rolling resistance/high fuel consumption
Poor handling on the wet Rank Year Organization Size Rating 7
2024 AUTOBILD 245/45 R18 Good 12
2024 ADAC 215/55 R17 Sufficient 15
2024 AUTOBILD 205/55 R16 Satisfactory 2
2024 AUTOBILD 205/55 R16 - 25
2023 Autobild 225/45 R18 - 9
2023 Tyre Reviews 225/45 R18 - 9
2023 ADAC 225/45 R17 Satisfactory 7
2023 Autobild 225/40 R18 Good 19
2022 Autobild 215/55 R17 - 17
2022 Autobild 215/55 R17 Satisfactory
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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
Great handling on snow
Short braking distance on wet roads
Exceptional traction on snow
Short braking distance on snow
Low drive-by noise levels
Longer braking distance on dry roads
Poor handling on dry roads Rank Year Organization Size Rating 10
2024 ADAC 215/55 R17 Satisfactory 18
2024 AUTOBILD 205/55 R16 Satisfactory 10
2024 AUTOBILD 205/55 R16 - 9
2023 Autobild 225/60 R18 Not recommended 20
2023 Autobild 225/45 R18 Not recommended 6
2023 Autobild 225/45 R18 - 7
2023 ADAC 205/60 R16 Good 5
2022 AutoMotorSport 245/45 R19 Good 16
2022 Autobild 215/55 R17 Satisfactory 14
2022 Autobild 215/55 R17 - 9
2022 ADAC 185/65 R15 Satisfactory 5
2021 Autozeitung 235/55 R18 Highly recommended 12
2021 ADAC 225/50 R17 Satisfactory 10
2021 Autobild 205/55 R16 Satisfactory 5
2021 Autobild 205/55 R16 -
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Firestone Winterhawk 4 ( 225/55 R18 102V XL EVc )
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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.
Short braking distance on dry roads
Below average aquaplaning resistance
High rolling resistance/high fuel consumption
Worse traction on snow
Longer braking distance on snow
Inferior handling on snow Rank Year Organization Size Rating 8
2024 STRAßENVERKEHR 235/55 R18 Good 10
2024 AUTOBILD 245/45 R18 Satisfactory 9
2023 Autobild 225/40 R18 Satisfactory 9
2023 Sportauto 225/40 R18 Satisfactory 10
2023 Tyre Reviews 225/45 R18 - 17
2023 Autobild 225/45 R18 Conditionally recommended 20
2023 Autobild 225/45 R18 - 7
2023 Autobild 225/60 R18 Satisfactory 7
2023 Automotorsport 255/45 R20 Satisfactory
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Falken EUROWINTER HS02PRO ( 225/55 R18 102V XL NBLK )
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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
Great handling on snow
Short braking distance on wet roads
Exceptional traction on snow
Short braking distance on snow
Low drive-by noise levels
Longer braking distance on dry roads
Poor handling on dry roads Rank Year Organization Size Rating 10
2024 ADAC 215/55 R17 Satisfactory 18
2024 AUTOBILD 205/55 R16 Satisfactory 10
2024 AUTOBILD 205/55 R16 - 9
2023 Autobild 225/60 R18 Not recommended 20
2023 Autobild 225/45 R18 Not recommended 6
2023 Autobild 225/45 R18 - 7
2023 ADAC 205/60 R16 Good 5
2022 AutoMotorSport 245/45 R19 Good 16
2022 Autobild 215/55 R17 Satisfactory 14
2022 Autobild 215/55 R17 - 9
2022 ADAC 185/65 R15 Satisfactory 5
2021 Autozeitung 235/55 R18 Highly recommended 12
2021 ADAC 225/50 R17 Satisfactory 10
2021 Autobild 205/55 R16 Satisfactory 5
2021 Autobild 205/55 R16 -
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Cars with 225/55 R18 tyres
Best tyres in your size
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%
10.
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
61%
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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%
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%
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%
7.
Uniroyal WinterExpert
52%
8.
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
52%
9.
Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV
48%
10.
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
47%
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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Did you know ...?
225/55 R18 doesn't belong to the most popular dimensions for winter tyres - there are 23 tyre models available, which can be compared to
155/70 R13 ,
185/55 R14 ,
180/55 R17 . Let's break down the sizing - 55 is height of the tyre, which is calculated as 55% of the tyre width (225mm), which means the sidewall height has 123.75 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 2213.88 mm, which is very similar to 275/45 R18
(2213.88 mm) , 245/35 R21
(2214.51 mm) , 285/30 R21
(2212.94 mm) , 245/40 R20
(2211.68 mm) , 215/75 R15
(2210.11 mm) , 245/45 R19
(2208.85 mm) , 275/40 R19
(2207.28 mm) . There are multiple speed indexes available for winter tyres in 225/55 R18: H
(210km/h) , Q
(160km/h) , R
(170km/h) , T
(190km/h) , V
(240km/h) . The same goes for weight indexes: 98, 102, 110. You can find 225/55 R18 on 24 car models - mainly
Peugeot ,
CITROËN ,
Jeep ,
Mitsubishi ,
Audi .