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255/40 R18 - Best winter tyres 2025 - market overview, tests, reviews

Recommended: Premium

Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005

4.5/5

£186
Buy
Recommended: Price/value

Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330

4.8/5

£163
Buy
Recommended: Lowcost

Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7

3.45/5

£138
Buy
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Falken EuroWinter HS01 255/40 R18 99 V 80%
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Best winter tyres in tests (2024)

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4.9/5
Recommended
#1
Winter tires
2024

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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4.85/5
Recommended
#4
Winter tires
2024

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.
  • wet-handling
    Exceptional handling on the wet
  • aquaplaning-longitudinal
    Very good aquaplaning resistance
  • dry-handling
    Great handling on dry roads
  • snow-traction
    Exceptional traction on snow
  • dry-braking
    Short braking distance on dry roads
      • -
4.85/5
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
2
2024AUTOBILD245/45 R18Exemplary
3
2024TYRE REVIEWS235/35 R19Highly recommended
2
2024AUTOBILD235/35 R19Exemplary
3
2024Autozeitung215/55 R17Recommended
1
2024ADAC215/55 R17Good
9
2024AUTOBILD205/55 R16-
2
2024AUTOBILD205/55 R16Exemplary
2
2024ADAC205/55 R16Good
2
2023Automotorsport255/45 R20Very good
5
2023Tyre Reviews225/45 R18Highly recommended
3
2023Autobild225/45 R18-
2
2023Autobild225/45 R18Exemplary
3
2023Autoexpress225/45 R17Recommended
2
2023Sportauto225/40 R18Very good
1
2023Autobild225/40 R18Test winner

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4.85/5
Recommended
#4
Winter tires
2024

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.
  • wet-handling
    Exceptional handling on the wet
  • aquaplaning-longitudinal
    Very good aquaplaning resistance
  • dry-handling
    Great handling on dry roads
  • snow-traction
    Exceptional traction on snow
  • dry-braking
    Short braking distance on dry roads
      • -
4.85/5
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
2
2024AUTOBILD245/45 R18Exemplary
3
2024TYRE REVIEWS235/35 R19Highly recommended
2
2024AUTOBILD235/35 R19Exemplary
3
2024Autozeitung215/55 R17Recommended
1
2024ADAC215/55 R17Good
9
2024AUTOBILD205/55 R16-
2
2024AUTOBILD205/55 R16Exemplary
2
2024ADAC205/55 R16Good
2
2023Automotorsport255/45 R20Very good
5
2023Tyre Reviews225/45 R18Highly recommended
3
2023Autobild225/45 R18-
2
2023Autobild225/45 R18Exemplary
3
2023Autoexpress225/45 R17Recommended
2
2023Sportauto225/40 R18Very good
1
2023Autobild225/40 R18Test winner

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4.75/5
Recommended
#5
Winter tires
2024

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 ( 255/40 R18 99H XL EVc, MO )
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£198
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4.35/5
Recommended
#9
Winter tires
2024

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 ( 255/40 R18 99V XL EVc )
- In stock
£186
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4.9/5
Recommended
#1
Winter tires
2024

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 ( 255/40 R18 99V XL )
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£211
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4.1/5
Recommended
#12
Winter tires
2024

GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+

A typical premium tyre - very well balanced, great on all surfaces with low rolling resistance. Proven by many tests.
  • aquaplaning-longitudinal
    Very good aquaplaning resistance
  • snow-traction
    Exceptional traction on snow
  • snow-braking
    Short braking distance on snow
  • snow-handling
    Great handling on snow
  • dry-braking
    Short braking distance on dry roads
      • -
4.1/5
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
3
2023ADAC225/45 R17Good
3
2023ADAC205/60 R16Good
3
2022Autobild215/55 R17Exemplary
3
2022ADAC215/60 R16Good
4
2022Autobild215/55 R17-
6
2021Autobild225/45 R18Good
3
2021TÜV225/45 R17-
5
2021Tyre Reviews225/40 R18-
1
2021Autobild235/55 R18Exemplary
3
2021ADAC225/50 R17Good
3
2020ADAC235/55 R17Satisfactory
3
2020Autobild245/45 R18Exemplary
8
2020Autobild245/45 R18-
3
2020ACE225/50 R17Recommended
4
2020Autobild225/40 R18Exemplary
4.45/5
Recommended
#7
Winter tires
2024

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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Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330 ( 255/40 R18 99V XL 4PR, SBL )
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£163
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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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2.65/5

Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7

The WinGuard Sport 2 is very safe on snow while being acceptable on wet and dry, but the main downside is low mileage and high rolling resistance.
  • noise-exterior
    Low drive-by noise levels
  • wet-handling
    Exceptional handling on the wet
    • aquaplaning-longitudinal
      Below average aquaplaning resistance
    • rolling-resistance
      High rolling resistance/high fuel consumption
2.65/5
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
27
2023Autobild225/45 R18-
8
2022Autoklub ČR225/45 R17-
15
2022Autobild215/55 R17-
14
2022Autobild215/55 R17Good
7
2021ADAC225/50 R17Satisfactory
10
2021Autobild225/45 R18Satisfactory
23
2020Autobild245/45 R18-
9
2019Autobild255/35 R19Not recommended
15
2019Autobild225/45 R17-
11
2019Autobild225/45 R17Good
9
2018Sportscars245/45 R18Satisfactory
10
2017Autobild225/50 R17Good
9
2017Autobild225/50 R17-

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Nexen Winguard Sport 2 ( 255/40 R18 99V XL 4PR, RPB )
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£138
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Cars with 255/40 R18 tyres

Z4 2019
Z4 2019
4er-Reihe 2017
4er-Reihe 2017
3er-Reihe 2015
3er-Reihe 2015
A4 2004
A4 2004
A6 2001
A6 2001

255/40 R18 tyre test Personalize

Best tyres in your size

Dry

1. Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
93%
2. Nokian WR Snowproof P
82%
3. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
81%
4. Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
79%
5. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
77%
6. Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
72%
7. Vredestein Wintrac Pro
66%
8. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
63%
9. Bridgestone Blizzak 6
62%
10. Falken EuroWinter HS01
61%

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. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
77%
6. Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
72%
7. Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
66%
8. Vredestein Wintrac Pro
66%
9. Falken Eurowinter HS01
64%
10. Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7
50%

Snow

1. Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
87%
2. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
86%
3. Bridgestone Blizzak 6
74%
4. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
72%
5. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
66%
6. Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
65%
7. Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
63%
8. Vredestein Wintrac Pro
58%
9. Falken Eurowinter HS01
48%
10. Nokian WR Snowproof P
47%

Comfort

1. Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7
96%
2. Nokian WR Snowproof P
91%
3. Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
89%
4. Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
76%
5. Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
73%
6. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
62%
7. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
61%
8. Falken Eurowinter HS01
57%
9. Vredestein Wintrac Pro
47%
10. Bridgestone Blizzak 6
32%

Economy

1. Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
94%
2. Nokian WR Snowproof P
91%
3. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
85%
4. Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
71%
5. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
69%
6. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
68%
7. Bridgestone Blizzak 6
63%
8. Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
56%
9. Vredestein Wintrac Pro
40%
10. Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7
37%

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