255/55 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 |
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1 | 2024 | STRAßENVERKEHR | 235/55 R18 | Very good |
1 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/60 R18 | Test winner |
3 | 2023 | ARBÖ | 235/55 R18 | Recommended |
2 | 2023 | Tyre Reviews | 235/60 R18 | Highly recommended |
3 | 2023 | Automotorsport | 255/45 R20 | Very good |
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Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 ( 255/55 R18 109V XL, SUV )
- In stock
£153
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Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 ( 255/55 R18 109V XL, SUV ) | In stock | Free shipping | £153 |
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Pilot Alpin 5 SUV XL
- In stock
£192
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Pilot Alpin 5 SUV XL | In stock | Free shipping | £192 |
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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 |
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WinterContact TS 870 P FR XL
- In stock
£147
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WinterContact TS 870 P FR XL | In stock | Free shipping | £147 |
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Continental WinterContact TS 870 P ( 255/55 R18 109V XL EVc )
- In stock
£184
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Continental WinterContact TS 870 P ( 255/55 R18 109V XL EVc ) | In stock | Free shipping | £184 |
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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 |
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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 | - |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
4 | 2024 | STRAßENVERKEHR | 235/55 R18 | Very good |
3 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/60 R18 | Exemplary |
7 | 2023 | ARBÖ | 235/55 R18 | Recommended |
6 | 2023 | Tyre Reviews | 235/60 R18 | Recommended |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 |
| 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 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 | - |
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 |
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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 |
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Uniroyal WinterExpert ( 255/55 R18 109V XL EVc )
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£118
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Uniroyal WinterExpert ( 255/55 R18 109V XL EVc ) | In stock | Free shipping | £118 |
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Winter Expert XL
- In stock
£125
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Winter Expert XL | In stock | Free shipping | £125 |
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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
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
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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 |
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 |
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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 | - |
Cars with 255/55 R18 tyres
255/55 R18 tyre test Personalize
Best tyres in your size
Dry
1.
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
81%
2.
Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
79%
3.
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
77%
4.
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
70%
5.
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
66%
6.
Viking WinTech
42%
7.
Uniroyal WinterExpert
36%
Wet
1.
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
87%
2.
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
81%
3.
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
72%
4.
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
66%
5.
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance +
65%
6.
Uniroyal WinterExpert
52%
7.
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
50%
8.
Viking WinTech
32%
Snow
1.
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
72%
2.
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance +
67%
3.
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
66%
4.
Uniroyal WinterExpert
64%
5.
Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
63%
6.
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
58%
7.
Viking WinTech
46%
8.
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
28%
Comfort
1.
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
76%
2.
Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
73%
3.
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
61%
4.
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
61%
5.
Uniroyal WinterExpert
52%
6.
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
47%
7.
Viking WinTech
40%
Economy
1.
Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
94%
2.
Uniroyal WinterExpert
91%
3.
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
85%
4.
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
69%
5.
Firestone Winterhawk 4
63%
6.
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 X W330A
61%
7.
Goodyear Ultragrip Performance+ Suv
56%
8.
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
44%
9.
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
40%
10.
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
36%
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Did you know ...?
255/55 R18 doesn't belong to the most popular dimensions for winter tyres - there are 76 tyre models available, which can be compared to 165/70 R14, 215/55 R16, 215/50 R17. Let's break down the sizing - 55 is height of the tyre, which is calculated as 55% of the tyre width (255mm), which means the sidewall height has 140.25 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 2317.55 mm, which is very similar to 255/50 R19(2317.24 mm), 255/60 R17(2317.87 mm), 255/45 R20(2316.92 mm), 255/65 R16(2318.18 mm), 255/40 R21(2316.61 mm), 255/70 R15(2318.5 mm), 235/65 R17(2316.3 mm). There are multiple speed indexes available for winter tyres in 255/55 R18: H(210km/h), Q(160km/h), R(170km/h), T(190km/h), V(240km/h). The same goes for weight indexes: 105, 109, 110. You can find 255/55 R18 on 10 car models - mainly Mercedes-Benz, Land Rover, Audi, BMW, Porsche.
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