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235/55 R18 - Best winter tyres 2026 - market overview, tests, reviews

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Toyo Snowprox S954
Toyo

Snowprox S954

7.8
£143
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Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
MichelinPremium
Pilot Alpin 5
AUTOBILD'25#1SPORTAUTO'25#1AUTOZEITUNG'25#2
10.0
Price from£211
Expert summary
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.
Recommended
#1
2026
theTire Lab.comRecommended#1 Winter tires 2026
Performance
Wear
100%
Gravel traction
100%
Sand traction
100%
+29
Wet handling - objective
38%
Ice lateral guidance
33%
Price/value
8%
Test results
AUTOBILD2025225/40 R18#1(Exemplary)
SPORTAUTO2025275/35 R19#1(Outstanding)
AUTOZEITUNG2025245/45 R19#2(Highly recommended)
ADAC2025225/40 R18#2(Good)
AUTOBILD2025225/40 R18#2(-)
AUTOBILD2024235/35 R19#1(Exemplary)
AUTOBILD2024245/45 R18#1(Exemplary)
TYREREVIEWS2024235/35 R19#1(Test winner)
AUTOBILD2023225/45 R18#1(Test winner)
TYREREVIEWS2023225/45 R18#1(Test winner)
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Price variants (1)
235/55 R18 104 H MO
C B 71dB
£211
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Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
GoodyearPremium
UltraGrip Performance 3
ADAC'25#1AUTOBILD'25#1AUTOZEITUNG'25#1
9.5
Price from£172
Expert summary
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.
Recommended
#5
2026
theTire Lab.comRecommended#5 Winter tires 2026
Performance
Dry driving behavior
100%
Wet side guide
100%
Gravel traction
91%
+27
Interior noise
63%
Rolling resistance
60%
Price/value
53%
Test results
ADAC2025225/40 R18#1(Good)
AUTOBILD2025215/55 R17#1(Exemplary)
AUTOZEITUNG2025245/45 R19#1(Highly recommended)
REIFENTESTER2025215/55 R17#2(Good)
AUTOEXPRESS2025225/45 R17#2(-)
SPORTAUTO2025275/35 R19#3(Very good)
AUTOBILD2025225/40 R18#3(-)
AUTOBILD2025235/50 R19#4(Good)
AUTOBILD2025225/40 R18#5(Good)
ADAC2024215/55 R17#1(Good)
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Price variants (2)
235/55 R18 104 H MO
C B 71dB
£172
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£172
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235/55 R18 104 V
B C 72dB
£185
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£185
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£236
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Michelin Alpin 7
MichelinPremium
Alpin 7
AUTOZURNAL'25#1AUTOMOTORSPORT'25#3AUTOBILD'25#3
8.5
Price from£180
Expert summary
Michelin has unveiled the ALPIN 7 winter tyre, featuring an advanced tread design with additional sipes and an evolving tread pattern to maintain traction as the tyre wears. The new model aims to enhance braking and acceleration on snowy and wet roads while improving overall efficiency for a variety of vehicles. Unlike the Alpin 6, which was considered a bit overpriced for its performance, the Alpin 7 is expected to offer better value and address concerns in upcoming winter tests.
Performance
Lateral guidance on snow
100%
Snow handling - objective
100%
Wet side guide
100%
+17
Wet circle cornering
55%
Wet braking
54%
Snow acceleration
33%
Test results
AUTOZURNAL2025215/65 R17#1(Very good)
AUTOMOTORSPORT2025215/55 R17#3(Very good)
AUTOBILD2025235/50 R19#3(Exemplary)
AUTOEXPRESS2025225/45 R17#4(-)
REIFENTESTER2025215/55 R17#5(Good)
AUTOBILD2025215/55 R17#6(Good)
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Price variants (1)
235/55 R18 104 H XL
B B 71dB
£180
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£180
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£200
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Bridgestone Blizzak 6
BridgestonePremium
Blizzak 6
AUTOBILD'25#1SPORTAUTO'25#2AUTOEXPRESS'25#3
9.2
Price from£166
Expert summary
Blizzak has always been a winter tire focused on wet conditions, but with its sixth model, Bridgestone has promised improved snow performance and reduced rolling resistance. Early tests suggest they have delivered on these promises—Blizzak 6 is unmatched in wet conditions and excels on snow, making it ideal not just for city climates.
Recommended
#8
2026
theTire Lab.comRecommended#8 Winter tires 2026
Performance
Snow safety
100%
Lateral guidance on snow
96%
Gravel traction
91%
+26
Exterior noise
52%
Price/value
34%
Interior noise
29%
Test results
AUTOBILD2025235/50 R19#1(Test winner)
SPORTAUTO2025275/35 R19#2(Very good)
AUTOEXPRESS2025225/45 R17#3(-)
REIFENTESTER2025215/55 R17#3(Good)
AUTOBILD2025225/40 R18#3(Exemplary)
ADAC2025225/40 R18#3(Good)
AUTOZEITUNG2025245/45 R19#4(Highly recommended)
AUTOBILD2025225/40 R18#6(-)
AUTOMOTORSPORT2025215/55 R17#6(Very good)
AUTOBILD2025215/55 R17#7(Good)
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Price variants (2)
235/55 R18 104 H
B C 70dB
£207
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£207
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235/55 R18 104 V
B C 70dB
£166
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£166
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£192
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5
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
KumhoUpper-middle
WinterCraft WP52+
AUTOBILD'25#4AUTOBILD'25#4AUTOBILD'25#5
8.7
Price from£112
Expert summary
The Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ is a winter tyre from the established South Korean manufacturer, designed for use on passenger cars during cold weather conditions. Serving as an updated successor to the standard WinterCraft WP52, this model is engineered for winter driving. Its main focus is delivering traction on cold, snowy, and icy roads, though specific technical modifications over its predecessor are not detailed.
Recommended
#11
2026
theTire Lab.comRecommended#11 Winter tires 2026
Performance
Dry braking
95%
Wet braking
93%
Wet handling
88%
+10
Snow traction
47%
Comfort
42%
Aquaplaning - cross
31%
Test results
AUTOBILD2025225/40 R18#4(Good)
AUTOBILD2025225/40 R18#4(-)
AUTOBILD2025215/55 R17#5(Good)
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Price variants (1)
235/55 R18 104 V
B C 72dB
£112
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£112
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£158
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Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
ContinentalPremium
WinterContact TS 870 P
REIFENTESTER'25#1AUTOMOTORSPORT'25#1AUTOBILD'25#1
9.4
Price from£185
Expert summary
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.
Recommended
#7
2026
theTire Lab.comRecommended#7 Winter tires 2026
Performance
Dry handling - objective
93%
Rolling resistance
92%
Mud traction
91%
+26
Gravel traction
46%
Sand traction
46%
Price/value
4%
Test results
REIFENTESTER2025215/55 R17#1(Good)
AUTOMOTORSPORT2025215/55 R17#1(Outstanding)
AUTOBILD2025235/50 R19#1(Exemplary)
AUTOBILD2025215/55 R17#3(Exemplary)
AUTOZEITUNG2025245/45 R19#5(Highly recommended)
ADAC2025225/40 R18#6(Good)
AUTOBILD2025225/40 R18#7(Good)
AUTOBILD2025225/40 R18#13(-)
AUTOZEITUNG2024215/55 R17#2(Highly recommended)
STRAßENVERKEHR2024235/55 R18#2(Very good)
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Price variants (4)
235/55 R18 100 H XL
B C 71dB
£185
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£185
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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk
£201
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235/55 R18 100 H BSW
B C 71dB
£220
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£220
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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk
£231
In stock · Free shipping
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235/55 R18 104 H MO
B C 71dB
£203
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£203
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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk
£226
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235/55 R18 104 V XL
B C 71dB
£195
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£195
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£195
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Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
PirelliPremium
Scorpion Winter 2
AUTOBILD'25#4STRAßENVERKEHR'24#4AUTOBILD'23#3
8.6
Price from£194
Expert summary
Winter-focused tyre that is enjoyable to drive on snow, while being safe on wet and dry.
Performance
Lateral guidance on snow
100%
Dry lane changing
100%
Interior noise
100%
+17
Aquaplaning - cross
47%
Price/value
33%
Rolling resistance
28%
Test results
AUTOBILD2025235/50 R19#4(Good)
STRAßENVERKEHR2024235/55 R18#4(Very good)
AUTOBILD2023225/60 R18#3(Exemplary)
TYREREVIEWS2023235/60 R18#6(Recommended)
ARBO2023235/55 R18#7(Recommended)
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Price variants (3)
235/55 R18 104 H XL
A C 71dB
£194
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£194
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£202
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235/55 R18 104 H XL
A C 71dB
£196
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£196
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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk
£231
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235/55 R18 104 H
A C 71dB
£206
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£206
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8
Barum Polaris 6
BarumBudget
Polaris 6
AUTOZURNAL'25#2AUTOBILD'25#9AUTOBILD'25#10
8.3
Price from£118
Expert summary
Barum unveils the Polaris 6, a budget-friendly winter tyre from the Czech Republic that adopts design elements from Continental’s TS series, including a V-shaped tread for better snow performance. The Polaris 6 improves on the Polaris 5 with enhanced durability, reduced rolling resistance, and quieter operation, while maintaining solid wet and dry performance. Priced about 20% higher, it leverages Continental’s technology to offer greater value and reliable winter traction for cost-conscious drivers.
Performance
Exterior noise
100%
Price/value
100%
Snow acceleration
100%
+12
Aquaplaning - cross
38%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
36%
Snow cornering
21%
Test results
AUTOZURNAL2025215/65 R17#2(Good)
AUTOBILD2025225/40 R18#9(Good)
AUTOBILD2025225/40 R18#10(-)
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Price variants (2)
235/55 R18 104 H mfs XL
C C 72dB
£118
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£118
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235/55 R18 104 V mfs XL
C C 72dB
£143
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£143
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9
Vredestein Wintrac Pro+
VredesteinPremium
Wintrac Pro+
AUTOBILD'25#4REIFENTESTER'25#4AUTOBILD'25#4
7.2
Price from£165
Performance
Wet handling - objective
90%
Wet circle cornering
89%
Wet handling
83%
+22
Price/value
21%
Dry lane changing
16%
Dry driving behavior
11%
Test results
AUTOBILD2025215/55 R17#4(Exemplary)
REIFENTESTER2025215/55 R17#4(Good)
AUTOBILD2025235/50 R19#4(Good)
AUTOMOTORSPORT2025215/55 R17#5(Very good)
AUTOEXPRESS2025225/45 R17#6(-)
AUTOZEITUNG2025245/45 R19#6(-)
SPORTAUTO2025275/35 R19#6(Good)
AUTOBILD2025225/40 R18#13(Satisfactory)
AUTOBILD2025225/40 R18#17(-)
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Price variants (1)
235/55 R18 104 V £165
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£165
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10
Uniroyal WinterExpert
UniroyalUpper-middle
WinterExpert
AUTOBILD'25#5AUTOBILD'25#8ADAC'25#12
8.1
Price from£152
Expert summary
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.
Performance
Rolling resistance
93%
Dry handling - objective
86%
Ice braking
78%
+21
Safety
19%
Wet side guide
0%
Wet handling - objective
0%
Test results
AUTOBILD2025225/40 R18#5(-)
AUTOBILD2025225/40 R18#8(Good)
ADAC2025225/40 R18#12(Satisfactory)
AUTOBILD2024205/55 R16#7(-)
AUTOBILD2024205/55 R16#9(Good)
AUTOBILD2023225/45 R18#11(-)
AUTOBILD2023225/45 R18#12(Satisfactory)
ADAC2023205/60 R16#14(Satisfactory)
AUTOMOTORSPORT2022245/45 R19#7(Sufficient)
ADAC2022215/60 R16#14(Satisfactory)
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Price variants (1)
235/55 R18 104 V mfs XL £152
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£152
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£171
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Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 X W330A
HankookUpper-middle
Winter i*cept evo3 X W330A
AUTOBILD'25#7STRAßENVERKEHR'24#5ARBO'23#2
8.7
Price from£164
Recommended
#14
2026
theTire Lab.comRecommended#14 Winter tires 2026
Performance
Dry lane changing
100%
Price/value
100%
Snow braking
89%
+19
Exterior noise
24%
Interior noise
13%
Wet safety
0%
Test results
AUTOBILD2025235/50 R19#7(Good)
STRAßENVERKEHR2024235/55 R18#5(Very good)
ARBO2023235/55 R18#2(Recommended)
TYREREVIEWS2023235/60 R18#3(Highly recommended)
AUTOBILD2023225/60 R18#6(Good)
AUTOBILD2021235/55 R18#6(Good)
AUTOZEITUNG2021235/55 R18#9(-)
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Price variants (3)
235/55 R18 100 H
B C 72dB
£166
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£166
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£175
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235/55 R18 104 V
B C 72dB
£164
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£164
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£189
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Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV
NokianUpper-middle
Snowproof 2 SUV
AUTOBILD'25#8STRAßENVERKEHR'24#9TYREREVIEWS'23#5
7.1
Price from£149
Performance
Price/value
100%
Aquaplaning - cross
93%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
85%
+17
Dry steering response
22%
Snow traction
20%
Wet braking
19%
Test results
AUTOBILD2025235/50 R19#8(Sufficient)
STRAßENVERKEHR2024235/55 R18#9(Good)
TYREREVIEWS2023235/60 R18#5(Recommended)
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Price variants (1)
235/55 R18 104 H Aramid Sidewalls
B C 70dB
£149
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£149
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Falken Eurowinter HS02
FalkenUpper-middle
Eurowinter HS02
AUTOMOTORSPORT'25#9ADAC'24#7AUTOBILD'24#22
7.2
Price from£136
Expert summary
The EuroWinter HS02 is one of the few affordable winter tires with good mileage and low rolling resistance. It offers strong driving characteristics, with only slight weaknesses on snow.
Performance
Dry steering response
75%
Comfort
75%
Wet circle cornering
73%
+14
Snow braking
5%
Lateral guidance on snow
0%
Snow handling - objective
0%
Test results
AUTOMOTORSPORT2025215/55 R17#9(Satisfactory)
ADAC2024205/55 R16#7(Satisfactory)
AUTOBILD2024205/55 R16#22(-)
ADAC2023205/60 R16#11(Satisfactory)
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Price variants (1)
235/55 R18 104 H £136
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Kleber Krisalp HP3
KleberUpper-middle
Krisalp HP3
ADAC'25#7AUTOBILD'25#12AUTOBILD'25#14
8.0
Price from£143
Expert summary
Old but gold, that is how we can pretty much describe the Krisalp HP3. It's a winter tyre that is great on snow for a good price, which is what the average driver is looking for. It's not a premium tyre, but you get a lot of bang for your buck.
Performance
Snow braking
96%
Ice lateral guidance
90%
Snow traction
88%
+19
Dry handling
31%
Dry handling - objective
25%
Wet handling - objective
13%
Test results
ADAC2025225/40 R18#7(Satisfactory)
AUTOBILD2025225/40 R18#12(-)
AUTOBILD2025225/40 R18#14(Satisfactory)
AUTOBILD2024205/55 R16#8(Good)
AUTOBILD2024205/55 R16#16(-)
AUTOBILD2023225/45 R18#4(-)
ADAC2023205/60 R16#10(Satisfactory)
AUTOBILD2023225/45 R18#11(Satisfactory)
ADAC2022215/60 R16#7(Satisfactory)
TYREREVIEWS2022225/45 R17#8(-)
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Price variants (1)
235/55 R18 100 H £143
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£143
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Falken Eurowinter HS02 Pro
FalkenUpper-middle
Eurowinter HS02 Pro
AUTOBILD'25#9AUTOBILD'25#9AUTOBILD'25#20
6.6
Price from£141
Expert summary
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.
Performance
Dry braking
74%
Wet handling - objective
68%
Exterior noise
68%
+20
Gravel traction
18%
Mud traction
18%
Snow handling - objective
9%
Test results
AUTOBILD2025215/55 R17#9(Good)
AUTOBILD2025235/50 R19#9(Sufficient)
AUTOBILD2025225/40 R18#20(Satisfactory)
AUTOBILD2025225/40 R18#20(-)
STRAßENVERKEHR2024235/55 R18#8(Good)
AUTOBILD2024245/45 R18#10(Satisfactory)
AUTOMOTORSPORT2023255/45 R20#7(Satisfactory)
AUTOBILD2023225/60 R18#7(Satisfactory)
SPORTAUTO2023225/40 R18#9(Satisfactory)
AUTOBILD2023225/40 R18#9(Satisfactory)
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Price variants (1)
235/55 R18 104 V
B D 68dB
£141
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£141
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BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
BFGoodrichUpper-middle
G-FORCE WINTER 2
AUTOBILD'25#11AUTOBILD'25#12AUTOBILD'24#10
8.2
Price from£181
Expert summary
G-Force Winter 2 is our favorite budget winter tyre. It's great on snow and offers good safety on all surfaces, which is no surprise as BFGoodrich is a part of the Michelin group.
Performance
Lateral guidance on snow
100%
Snow handling - objective
100%
Snow braking
100%
+23
Dry lane changing
39%
Dry handling
35%
Wet handling - objective
22%
Test results
AUTOBILD2025225/40 R18#11(-)
AUTOBILD2025225/40 R18#12(Good)
AUTOBILD2024205/55 R16#10(Good)
AUTOBILD2024205/55 R16#13(-)
AUTOBILD2023225/45 R18#4(Good)
AUTOBILD2023225/45 R18#5(-)
ADAC2023205/60 R16#8(Satisfactory)
ADAC2022185/65 R15#5(Satisfactory)
AUTOBILD2022215/55 R17#6(-)
AUTOBILD2022215/55 R17#9(Good)
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Price variants (1)
235/55 R18 100 H £181
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£181
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Semperit Speed-Grip 5
SemperitBudget
Speed-Grip 5
AUTOBILD'25#11ADAC'25#14AUTOBILD'25#15
8.0
Price from£152
Expert summary
We really like the new Speed-Grip 5 - it's not expensive, it's very good on snow and on top of that, it's got very low rolling resistance. What it lacks compared to the premium tyres is better wet performance, but given it's price it's definitely recommendable.
Performance
Interior noise
100%
Dry handling - objective
88%
Aquaplaning - cross
84%
+17
Wet handling
36%
Wet handling - objective
25%
Snow handling - objective
25%
Test results
AUTOBILD2025225/40 R18#11(Good)
ADAC2025225/40 R18#14(Satisfactory)
AUTOBILD2025225/40 R18#15(-)
AUTOBILD2024205/55 R16#3(Exemplary)
ADAC2024215/55 R17#4(Satisfactory)
AUTOBILD2024205/55 R16#6(-)
ADAC2023225/45 R17#6(Satisfactory)
AUTOBILD2023225/45 R18#16(Satisfactory)
AUTOBILD2023225/45 R18#19(-)
ADAC2022185/65 R15#3(Good)
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Price variants (3)
235/55 R18 100 H
C C 72dB
£171
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£171
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235/55 R18 104 H
C B 72dB
£169
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£169
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235/55 R18 104 V mfs XL
C C 72dB
£152
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£152
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£190
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Firestone Winterhawk 4
FirestoneUpper-middle
Winterhawk 4
AUTOBILD'25#7AUTOBILD'25#16ADAC'25#18
6.3
Price from£128
Expert summary
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
Performance
Lateral guidance on snow
95%
Ice braking
92%
Ice lateral guidance
82%
+24
Safety
19%
Dry braking
15%
Dry lane changing
14%
Test results
AUTOBILD2025225/40 R18#7(-)
AUTOBILD2025225/40 R18#16(Satisfactory)
ADAC2025225/40 R18#18(Sufficient)
AUTOBILD2024205/55 R16#10(-)
ADAC2024215/55 R17#10(Satisfactory)
AUTOBILD2024205/55 R16#18(Satisfactory)
AUTOBILD2023225/45 R18#6(-)
ADAC2023205/60 R16#7(Good)
AUTOBILD2023225/60 R18#9(Not recommended)
AUTOBILD2023225/45 R18#20(Not recommended)
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235/55 R18 104 V
B C 71dB
£128
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£128
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19
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
ToyoBudget
Observe Winter Sport 1
AUTOBILD'25#8AUTOBILD'25#17
7.4
Price from£153
Performance
Wet circle cornering
100%
Comfort
100%
Price/value
100%
+10
Snow braking
5%
Snow handling
5%
Snow cornering
0%
Test results
AUTOBILD2025225/40 R18#8(-)
AUTOBILD2025225/40 R18#17(Satisfactory)
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235/55 R18 104 H £153
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£153
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20
Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906
YokohamaUpper-middle
BluEarth Winter V906
AUTOZEITUNG'25#8AUTOBILD'25#28ADAC'24#8
5.5
Price from£121
Performance
Dry lane changing
89%
Dry handling
86%
Comfort
82%
+20
Snow traction
14%
Snow safety
11%
Lateral guidance on snow
0%
Test results
AUTOZEITUNG2025245/45 R19#8(-)
AUTOBILD2025225/40 R18#28(-)
ADAC2024215/55 R17#8(Satisfactory)
AUTOBILD2024205/55 R16#19(-)
AUTOBILD2024205/55 R16#20(Satisfactory)
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235/55 R18 104 H
B D 70dB
£121
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mytyres.co.uk
£121
In stock · Free shipping
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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk
£161
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Dry

1. Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
92%
2. Apollo Aspire XP Winter
79%
3. Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
78%
4. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
77%
5. Michelin Alpin 7
76%
6. Kumho WinterCraft WP52
73%
7. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
71%
8. Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
71%
9. Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
70%
10. Yokohama BluEarth-Winter V906
67%
11. Semperit Speed-Grip 5
65%
12. Vredestein Wintrac Pro
65%
13. Imperial SnowDragon UHP
64%
14. Bridgestone Blizzak 6
64%
15. Barum Polaris 6
62%

Wet

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
87%
2. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
76%
3. Vredestein Wintrac Pro+
73%
4. Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
71%
5. Bridgestone Blizzak 6
70%
6. Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
70%
7. Apollo Aspire XP Winter
69%
8. Michelin Alpin 7
68%
9. Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
67%
10. Vredestein Wintrac Pro
67%
11. Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV
66%
12. Kleber Krisalp HP3
62%
13. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
59%
14. Semperit Speed-Grip 5
59%
15. Yokohama BluEarth-Winter V906
58%

Snow

1. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
91%
2. Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
87%
3. Kleber Krisalp HP3
84%
4. Michelin Alpin 7
81%
5. Barum Polaris 6
74%
6. Bridgestone Blizzak 6
73%
7. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
68%
8. Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
68%
9. Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
68%
10. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
66%
11. Matador MP93 Nordicca
58%
12. Uniroyal WinterExpert
58%
13. Semperit Speed-Grip 5
57%
14. Vredestein Wintrac Pro
55%
15. Vredestein Wintrac Pro+
51%

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Cars with 235/55 R18 tyres

XT4 2020
XT4
2020
Tivoli 2019
Tivoli
2019
Korando 2019
Korando
2019
Q3 2018
Q3
2018
XC40 2018
XC40
2018
NX 2017
NX
2017
Kodiaq 2017
Kodiaq
2017
Sportage 2014
Sportage
2014
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Dunlop SP WINTER SPORT 3D 3.5/5 (37) Falken Eurowinter HS449 4/5 (36) Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 3.8/5 (28) Continental WinterContact TS 870 P 4/5 (26) GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 3.9/5 (14) Yokohama BluEarth winter V905 3.8/5 (14) Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV 3.8/5 (12) Yokohama Geolandar G91AV 2.5/5 (11) Nordexx Wintersafe 2/5 (10) Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro 3.7/5 (6)

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235/55 R18 doesn't belong to the most popular dimensions for winter tyres - there are 41 tyre models available, which can be compared to 195/75 R16, 195/50 R15, 205/70 R15. Let's break down the sizing - 55 is height of the tyre, which is calculated as 55% of the tyre width (235mm), which means the sidewall height has 129.25 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 2248.44 mm, which is very similar to 295/35 R20(2244.67 mm), 205/75 R16(2242.78 mm), 235/50 R19(2254.41 mm), 235/60 R17(2242.47 mm), 265/30 R22(2255.04 mm), 265/35 R21(2258.49 mm), 255/45 R19(2237.13 mm). There are multiple speed indexes available for winter tyres in 235/55 R18: H(210km/h), R(170km/h), S(180km/h), T(190km/h), V(240km/h), W(270km/h). The same goes for weight indexes: 100, 103, 104, 110. You can find 235/55 R18 on 20 car models - mainly .

235/55 R18 tire tests

YearOrganizationSizeTested
2024
STRAßENVERKEHRSTRAßENVERKEHR
235/55 R181 Tyres
2023
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235/55 R181 Tyres

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235/55 R18 is found on 20 vehicles:

AudiAudi
A6Q3A8
CadillacCadillac
XT4
CITROËNCITROËN
C5 Aircross
DS AutomobilesDS Automobiles
DS 7 Crossback
ChevroletChevrolet
Captiva
KiaKia
Sportage
LanciaLancia
Thema
LexusLexus
RXNX
Mercedes-BenzMercedes-Benz
GLA
OpelOpel
Antara
SkodaSkoda
Kodiaq
SsangYongSsangYong
TivoliKorando
ToyotaToyota
RAV4
VolkswagenVolkswagen
Tiguan
VolvoVolvo
S90/V90XC40

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