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245/50 R18 - Best winter tyres 2025 - market overview, tests, reviews

UltraGrip Performance+

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4.5/5
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Winter i*cept evo3 W330

hankook
4.8/5
£156
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Best winter tyres in tests (2025)

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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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4.35/5
Recommended
#9
Winter tires
2025

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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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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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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Vredestein Wintrac Pro ( 245/50 R18 104V XL )
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£169
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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 ( 245/50 R18 104V XL, NBLK )
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£160
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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 ( 245/50 R18 104V XL EVc )
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£144
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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 ( 245/50 R18 104V XL, NBLK )
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£160
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 £160 Buy
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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 ( 245/50 R18 104V XL EVc )
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Cars with 245/50 R18 tyres

Q70 2014
Q70 2014
X4 2014
X4 2014
5er-Reihe 2013
5er-Reihe 2013
XJ 2010
XJ 2010
M 2010
M 2010
CTS 2007
CTS 2007
7er-Reihe 2005
7er-Reihe 2005

245/50 R18 tyre test Personalize

Best tyres in your size

Dry

1. Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
79%
2. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
77%
3. Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
72%
4. Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
70%
5. Vredestein Wintrac Pro
66%
6. Bridgestone Blizzak 6
62%

Wet

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
87%
2. Bridgestone Blizzak 6
81%
3. Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
79%
4. Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
72%
5. Vredestein Wintrac Pro
66%
6. Goodyear UltraGrip Performance +
65%
7. Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
50%

Snow

1. Bridgestone Blizzak 6
74%
2. Goodyear UltraGrip Performance +
67%
3. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
66%
4. Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
65%
5. Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
63%
6. Vredestein Wintrac Pro
58%
7. 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. Vredestein Wintrac Pro
47%
5. Bridgestone Blizzak 6
32%
6. Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
31%

Economy

1. Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
94%
2. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
85%
3. Firestone Winterhawk 4
63%
4. Bridgestone Blizzak 6
63%
5. Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
56%
6. Vredestein Wintrac Pro
40%
7. Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
33%

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245/50 R18 is found on 10 vehicles:

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CadillacCadillac
CTS
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Q70
M
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XJ
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