195/55 R18 - Best winter tyres 2026 - market overview, tests, reviews
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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.
Tests from 2025
Tests from 2025
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.
Tests from 2025
195/55 R18 tyre test Personalize
Best tyres in your size
Dry
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Michelin Alpin 7
76%
2.
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
74%
Wet
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Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
80%
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Michelin Alpin 7
68%
Snow
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Michelin Alpin 7
81%
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GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
72%
Comfort
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Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
80%
2.
Michelin Alpin 7
80%
Economy
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GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
69%
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195/55 R18 doesn't belong to the most popular dimensions for winter tyres - there are 0 tyre models available, which can be compared to 155/60 R15, 170/60 R17, 160/60 R14. Let's break down the sizing - 55 is height of the tyre, which is calculated as 55% of the tyre width (195mm), which means the sidewall height has 107.25 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 2110.21 mm, which is very similar to 200/60 R17(2110.52 mm), 215/50 R18(2111.78 mm), 235/35 R20(2112.72 mm), 235/40 R19(2106.75 mm), 205/65 R16(2113.98 mm), 325/25 R20(2106.44 mm), 275/30 R20(2114.29 mm). There are multiple speed indexes available for winter tyres in 195/55 R18: H(210km/h). The same goes for weight indexes: 93.
