225/60 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 SUV
If you enjoy sporty driving in winter conditions, the PA5 SUV is the go-to tyre. It's usually the best in the snow in all the tests, while maintaining balance and safety in other conditions. Only downside is high rolling resistance, which is why it hasn't won all the tests it was in.
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/60 R18 | Test winner |
1 | 2024 | STRAßENVERKEHR | 235/55 R18 | Very good |
3 | 2023 | ARBÖ | 235/55 R18 | Recommended |
2 | 2023 | Tyre Reviews | 235/60 R18 | Highly recommended |
3 | 2023 | Automotorsport | 255/45 R20 | Very good |
2 | 2021 | Autobild | 235/55 R18 | Exemplary |
2 | 2021 | Autozeitung | 235/55 R18 | Highly recommended |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/60 R18 | Test winner |
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 |
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 |
| Shop | Product | Stock | Availability | Shipping | Price | Action |
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WinterContact TS 870 P XL
- In stock
£189
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WinterContact TS 870 P XL | In stock | Free shipping | £189 |
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Continental WinterContact TS 870 P ( 225/60 R18 104V XL EVc )
- In stock
£217
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Continental WinterContact TS 870 P ( 225/60 R18 104V XL EVc ) | In stock | Free shipping | £217 |
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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.
| 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 |
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.
| 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 | - |
| Shop | Product | Stock | Availability | Shipping | Price | Action |
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Speed-Grip 5 XL
- In stock
£148
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Speed-Grip 5 XL | In stock | Free shipping | £148 |
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Semperit Speed-Grip 5 ( 225/60 R18 104V XL EVc )
- In stock
£166
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Semperit Speed-Grip 5 ( 225/60 R18 104V XL EVc ) | In stock | Free shipping | £166 |
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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.
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
8 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/60 R18 | Conditionally recommended |
1 | 2024 | Autozeitung | 215/55 R17 | Test winner |
5 | 2024 | AUTOBILD | 235/35 R19 | Good |
1 | 2023 | Tyre Reviews | 225/45 R18 | Test winner |
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 | - |
| Shop | Product | Stock | Availability | Shipping | Price | Action |
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Bridgestone Blizzak LM 005 ( 225/60 R18 104V XL EVc )
- In stock
£92
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Bridgestone Blizzak LM 005 ( 225/60 R18 104V XL EVc ) | In stock | Free shipping | £92 |
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Blizzak LM005 XL
- In stock
£165
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Blizzak LM005 XL | In stock | Free shipping | £165 |
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Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
Winter-focused tyre that is enjoyable to drive on snow, while being safe on wet and dry.
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/60 R18 | Exemplary |
4 | 2024 | STRAßENVERKEHR | 235/55 R18 | Very good |
7 | 2023 | ARBÖ | 235/55 R18 | Recommended |
6 | 2023 | Tyre Reviews | 235/60 R18 | Recommended |
| Shop | Product | Stock | Availability | Shipping | Price | Action |
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Scorpion Winter 2 XL
- In stock
£186
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Scorpion Winter 2 XL | In stock | Free shipping | £186 |
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Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2 ( 225/60 R18 104H XL )
- In stock
£190
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Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2 ( 225/60 R18 104H XL ) | In stock | Free shipping | £190 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/60 R18 | Good |
7 | 2024 | Autozeitung | 215/55 R17 | - |
10 | 2024 | STRAßENVERKEHR | 235/55 R18 | Good |
7 | 2024 | AUTOBILD | 235/35 R19 | Good |
6 | 2024 | AUTOBILD | 245/45 R18 | Good |
3 | 2024 | ADAC | 215/55 R17 | Good |
8 | 2023 | Tyre Reviews | 225/45 R18 | - |
6 | 2023 | Automotorsport | 255/45 R20 | 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 |
6 | 2022 | Autobild | 245/40 R19 | Satisfactory |
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
6 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/60 R18 | Good |
5 | 2024 | STRAßENVERKEHR | 235/55 R18 | Very 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 | - |
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.
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
7 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/60 R18 | Satisfactory |
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 | Automotorsport | 255/45 R20 | Satisfactory |
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.
| 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 |
| Shop | Product | Stock | Availability | Shipping | Price | Action |
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Winter Expert XL
- In stock
£142
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Winter Expert XL | In stock | Free shipping | £142 |
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Uniroyal WinterExpert ( 225/60 R18 104V XL EVc )
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£156
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| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
9 | 2024 | STRAßENVERKEHR | 235/55 R18 | Good |
5 | 2023 | Tyre Reviews | 235/60 R18 | Recommended |
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.
| 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 |
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
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
9 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/60 R18 | Not recommended |
10 | 2024 | ADAC | 215/55 R17 | Satisfactory |
18 | 2024 | AUTOBILD | 205/55 R16 | Satisfactory |
10 | 2024 | AUTOBILD | 205/55 R16 | - |
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 | - |
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.
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
7 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/60 R18 | Satisfactory |
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 | Automotorsport | 255/45 R20 | Satisfactory |
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
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
9 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/60 R18 | Not recommended |
10 | 2024 | ADAC | 215/55 R17 | Satisfactory |
18 | 2024 | AUTOBILD | 205/55 R16 | Satisfactory |
10 | 2024 | AUTOBILD | 205/55 R16 | - |
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 | - |
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
21 | 2024 | AUTOBILD | 205/55 R16 | - |
9 | 2024 | AUTOBILD | 235/35 R19 | Conditionally recommended |
21 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | - |
36 | 2022 | Autobild | 215/55 R17 | - |
25 | 2021 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | - |
40 | 2020 | Autobild | 245/45 R18 | - |
Cars with 225/60 R18 tyres
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Best tyres in your size
Dry
1.
Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
79%
2.
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
77%
3.
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
74%
4.
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
70%
5.
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
66%
6.
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
62%
7.
Toyo Observe S944
62%
8.
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
61%
9.
Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV
42%
10.
Uniroyal WinterExpert
36%
Wet
1.
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
87%
2.
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
81%
3.
Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
72%
4.
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
66%
5.
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
61%
6.
Uniroyal WinterExpert
52%
7.
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
50%
8.
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
47%
9.
Toyo Observe S944
40%
Snow
1.
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
74%
2.
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
66%
3.
Uniroyal WinterExpert
64%
4.
Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
63%
5.
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
58%
6.
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
58%
7.
Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV
53%
8.
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
48%
9.
Toyo Observe S944
44%
10.
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
28%
Comfort
1.
Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
73%
2.
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
61%
3.
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
61%
4.
Toyo Observe S944
57%
5.
Uniroyal WinterExpert
52%
6.
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
52%
7.
Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV
48%
8.
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
47%
9.
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
33%
10.
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
32%
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.
Firestone Winterhawk 4
63%
6.
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
63%
7.
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 X W330A
61%
8.
Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV
58%
9.
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
44%
10.
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
41%
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Did you know ...?
225/60 R18 doesn't belong to the most popular dimensions for winter tyres - there are 36 tyre models available, which can be compared to 185/65 R15, 195/65 R16, 165/60 R14. Let's break down the sizing - 60 is height of the tyre, which is calculated as 60% of the tyre width (225mm), which means the sidewall height has 135 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 2284.57 mm, which is very similar to 245/50 R19(2285.82 mm), 275/40 R20(2287.08 mm), 325/30 R21(2288.34 mm), 245/45 R20(2288.65 mm), 315/35 R20(2288.65 mm), 275/35 R21(2280.48 mm), 215/75 R16(2289.91 mm). There are multiple speed indexes available for winter tyres in 225/60 R18: H(210km/h), Q(160km/h), R(170km/h), S(180km/h), T(190km/h), V(240km/h). The same goes for weight indexes: 100, 104, 110. You can find 225/60 R18 on 12 car models - mainly BMW, Lexus, Ford, Honda, Chrysler.
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