215/40 R18 - Best winter tyres 2026 - market overview, tests, reviews
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Best winter tyres in tests (2026)
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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.
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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.
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Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 ( 215/40 R18 89V XL EVR, with rim protection (MFS) )
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£137
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Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 ( 215/40 R18 89V XL EVR, with rim protection (MFS) ) | In stock | Free shipping | £137 |
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Ultragrip Performance 3 XL
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£174
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Ultragrip Performance 3 XL | In stock | Free shipping | £174 |
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Tests from 2025
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.
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Bridgestone Blizzak 6 ( 215/40 R18 89V XL Enliten / EV, with rim protection (MFS) )
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£167
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Bridgestone Blizzak 6 ( 215/40 R18 89V XL Enliten / EV, with rim protection (MFS) ) | In stock | Free shipping | £167 |
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Blizzak 6 Enliten XL
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£177
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Blizzak 6 Enliten XL | In stock | Free shipping | £177 |
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A typical premium tyre - very well balanced, great on all surfaces with low rolling resistance. Proven by many tests.
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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.
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Continental WinterContact TS 870 P ( 215/40 R18 89V XL EVc, with kerbing rib )
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£144
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Continental WinterContact TS 870 P ( 215/40 R18 89V XL EVc, with kerbing rib ) | In stock | Free shipping | £144 |
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WinterContact TS 870 P XL EV
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£187
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WinterContact TS 870 P XL EV | In stock | Free shipping | £187 |
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Tests from 2025
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.
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Hankook sneaked in between the traditional premium tyres again with its Icept Evo3. It excels in aquaplaning resistance, which is crucial for european winters.
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Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330 ( 215/40 R18 89V XL 4PR, with rim protection (MFS) SBL )
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£118
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Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330 ( 215/40 R18 89V XL 4PR, with rim protection (MFS) SBL ) | In stock | Free shipping | £118 |
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Winter i*cept evo3 XL
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£141
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Winter i*cept evo3 XL | In stock | Free shipping | £141 |
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The Cinturato Winter 2 is enjoyable to drive and offers safety in all conditions. However, some tests have described its dry handling as sluggish.
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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.
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Uniroyal WinterExpert ( 215/40 R18 89V XL EVc, with kerbing rib )
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£114
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Uniroyal WinterExpert ( 215/40 R18 89V XL EVc, with kerbing rib ) | In stock | Free shipping | £114 |
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Winter Expert FR XL
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£140
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Winter Expert FR XL | In stock | Free shipping | £140 |
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Pirelli Cinturato Winter 3 ( 215/40 R18 89V XL, with rim protection (MFS) )
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£173
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Pirelli Cinturato Winter 3 ( 215/40 R18 89V XL, with rim protection (MFS) ) | In stock | Free shipping | £173 |
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Cinturato Winter 3 XL
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£174
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Cinturato Winter 3 XL | In stock | Free shipping | £174 |
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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.
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Semperit Speed-Grip 5 ( 215/40 R18 89V XL EVc, with kerbing rib )
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£124
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Semperit Speed-Grip 5 ( 215/40 R18 89V XL EVc, with kerbing rib ) | In stock | Free shipping | £124 |
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Speed-Grip 5 XL FR
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£140
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Speed-Grip 5 XL FR | In stock | Free shipping | £140 |
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Cars with 215/40 R18 tyres
215/40 R18 tyre test Personalize
Best tyres in your size
Dry
1.
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
91%
2.
Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
78%
3.
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
74%
4.
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
74%
5.
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
68%
6.
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
63%
7.
Barum Polaris 6
62%
8.
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
61%
9.
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
58%
10.
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
57%
Wet
1.
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
80%
2.
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
74%
3.
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
71%
4.
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
69%
5.
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
66%
6.
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
65%
7.
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
59%
8.
Barum Polaris 6
51%
9.
Uniroyal WinterExpert
50%
10.
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
47%
Snow
1.
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
86%
2.
Barum Polaris 6
74%
3.
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
72%
4.
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
72%
5.
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
66%
6.
Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
65%
7.
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
63%
8.
Barum Polaris 5
61%
9.
Uniroyal WinterExpert
56%
10.
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
51%
Comfort
1.
Barum Polaris 6
97%
2.
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
91%
3.
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
80%
4.
Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
74%
5.
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
68%
6.
Barum Polaris 5
55%
7.
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
55%
8.
Uniroyal WinterExpert
55%
9.
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
40%
10.
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
33%
Economy
1.
Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
94%
2.
Uniroyal WinterExpert
91%
3.
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
91%
4.
Barum Polaris 5
77%
5.
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
71%
6.
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
69%
7.
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
63%
8.
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
56%
9.
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
47%
10.
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
41%
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Did you know ...?
215/40 R18 doesn't belong to the most popular dimensions for winter tyres - there are 11 tyre models available, which can be compared to 170/80 R15, 165/70 R13, 325/30 R21. Let's break down the sizing - 40 is height of the tyre, which is calculated as 40% of the tyre width (215mm), which means the sidewall height has 86 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 1976.69 mm, which is very similar to 245/35 R18(1975.12 mm), 195/70 R14(1974.81 mm), 180/55 R17(1978.58 mm), 185/60 R16(1974.18 mm), 245/40 R17(1972.29 mm), 205/60 R15(1969.78 mm), 225/50 R16(1983.6 mm). There are multiple speed indexes available for winter tyres in 215/40 R18: V(240km/h), W(270km/h). The same goes for weight indexes: 89. You can find 215/40 R18 on 9 car models - mainly Alfa Romeo, Hyundai, Alpine, Audi, BMW.
