255/70 R18 - Best winter tyres 2025 - market overview, tests, reviews
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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.
- Low drive-by noise levels
- Exceptional traction on snow
- Short braking distance on dry roads
- Short braking distance on snow
- Great handling on dry roads
- High rolling resistance/high fuel consumption
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 |
2 | 2021 | Autobild | 235/55 R18 | Exemplary |
2 | 2021 | Autozeitung | 235/55 R18 | Highly recommended |
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255/70 R18 doesn't belong to the most popular dimensions for winter tyres - there are 1 tyre models available, which can be compared to 155/60 R15, 170/60 R17, 160/60 R14. Let's break down the sizing - 70 is height of the tyre, which is calculated as 70% of the tyre width (255mm), which means the sidewall height has 178.5 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 2557.88 mm, which is very similar to 275/65 R18(2559.46 mm), 235/85 R16(2531.81 mm), 265/75 R16(2525.53 mm), 265/70 R17(2522.07 mm), 285/65 R17(2520.5 mm), 265/65 R18(2518.61 mm), 285/60 R18(2510.76 mm). There are multiple speed indexes available for winter tyres in 255/70 R18: R(170km/h), V(240km/h). The same goes for weight indexes: 113, 116.
255/70 R18 tire tests
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