255/40 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
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.
| 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 |
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.
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2 | 2024 | AUTOBILD | 245/45 R18 | Exemplary |
3 | 2024 | TYRE REVIEWS | 235/35 R19 | Highly recommended |
2 | 2024 | AUTOBILD | 235/35 R19 | Exemplary |
3 | 2024 | Autozeitung | 215/55 R17 | Recommended |
1 | 2024 | ADAC | 215/55 R17 | Good |
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Ultragrip Performance 3 XL
- In stock
£170
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Ultragrip Performance 3 XL | In stock | Free shipping | £170 |
Buy
tyres.pneus.online.uk
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Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 ( 255/40 R18 99V XL EVR )
- In stock
£192
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Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 ( 255/40 R18 99V XL EVR ) | In stock | Free shipping | £192 |
Buy
mytyres.co.uk
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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.
| 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 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 | - |
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.
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5 | 2024 | AUTOBILD | 245/45 R18 | Exemplary |
6 | 2024 | AUTOBILD | 235/35 R19 | Good |
4 | 2024 | TYRE REVIEWS | 235/35 R19 | Recommended |
8 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | - |
6 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | Good |
Cars with 255/40 R18 tyres
255/40 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.
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
77%
5.
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
72%
6.
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
66%
7.
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
62%
Wet
1.
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
87%
2.
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
81%
3.
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
81%
4.
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
79%
5.
Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
72%
6.
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
66%
7.
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
66%
Snow
1.
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
87%
2.
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
74%
3.
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
72%
4.
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
66%
5.
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
65%
6.
Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
63%
7.
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
58%
Comfort
1.
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
89%
2.
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
76%
3.
Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
73%
4.
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
61%
5.
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
47%
6.
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
32%
7.
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
31%
Economy
1.
Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
94%
2.
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
85%
3.
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
71%
4.
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
69%
5.
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
63%
6.
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
56%
7.
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
40%
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Did you know ...?
255/40 R18 doesn't belong to the most popular dimensions for winter tyres - there are 28 tyre models available, which can be compared to 225/50 R18, 235/50 R19, 225/45 R19. Let's break down the sizing - 40 is height of the tyre, which is calculated as 40% of the tyre width (255mm), which means the sidewall height has 102 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 2077.22 mm, which is very similar to 255/35 R19(2076.91 mm), 255/45 R17(2077.54 mm), 255/30 R20(2076.59 mm), 215/65 R15(2075.02 mm), 305/25 R20(2075.02 mm), 195/65 R16(2073.14 mm), 225/40 R19(2081.62 mm). There are multiple speed indexes available for winter tyres in 255/40 R18: H(210km/h), T(190km/h), V(240km/h), W(270km/h). The same goes for weight indexes: 95, 99. You can find 255/40 R18 on 14 car models - mainly Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi, Ferrari, Jaguar.
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