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215/45 R18 - Best winter tyres 2026 - market overview, tests, reviews

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Nokian WR Snowproof P
Nokian

WR Snowproof P

7.3
£142
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Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7
Nexen

WinGuard Sport 2 WU7

4.2
£94
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Best tyres in tests (2026)

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Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
ContinentalPremium
WinterContact TS 870 P
AUTOBILD'26#1SPORTAUTO'26#1AUTOBILD'26#2
9.3
Price from£172
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
#4
2026
theTyre Lab.comRecommended#4 Winter tires 2026
Performance
Dry handling - objective
93%
Mud traction
91%
Rolling resistance
90%
+26
Gravel traction
46%
Sand traction
46%
Price/value
4%
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215/45 R18 93 V BSW XL
B C 71dB
£172
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£175
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2
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
GoodYearPremium
UltraGrip Performance 3
ALVOLANTE'26#2SPORTSCARS'26#3AVD'26#3
9.0
Price from£148
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
#6
2026
theTyre Lab.comRecommended#6 Winter tires 2026
Performance
Dry driving behavior
100%
Wet side guide
100%
Wear
95%
+27
Interior noise
62%
Rolling resistance
59%
Price/value
53%
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Price variants (1)
215/45 R18 93 V XL EVR
C C 70dB
£148
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£168
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3
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
GoodYearPremium
UltraGrip Performance+
AUTOMOTORSPORT'25#2ADAC'23#3ADAC'23#3
8.8
Expert summary
A typical premium tyre - very well balanced, great on all surfaces with low rolling resistance. Proven by many tests.
Recommended
#8
2026
theTyre Lab.comRecommended#8 Winter tires 2026
Performance
Fuel efficiency
100%
Snow handling - objective
95%
Aquaplaning - cross
91%
+22
Price/value
53%
Dry handling
52%
Dry lane changing
51%
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Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
HankookUpper-middle
Winter i*cept evo3 W330
SPORTSCARS'26#8SPORTAUTO'25#4ADAC'25#5
8.7
Price from£150
Expert summary
Hankook sneaked in between the traditional premium tyres again with its Icept Evo3. It excels in aquaplaning resistance, which is crucial for european winters.
Recommended
#10
2026
theTyre Lab.comRecommended#10 Winter tires 2026
Performance
Aquaplaning - cross
97%
Gravel traction
91%
Snow handling - objective
83%
+19
Wet handling - objective
49%
Dry steering response
41%
Exterior noise
12%
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Price variants (2)
215/45 R18 93 V
B D 72dB
£150
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Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
BridgestonePremium
Blizzak LM-005
ADAC'26#8AUTOZEITUNG'24#1AUTOBILD'24#5
8.7
Price from£161
Expert summary
A great winter tyre with balanced handling characteristics. Great in the wet, but slightly less durable than newer models.
Recommended
#9
2026
theTyre Lab.comRecommended#9 Winter tires 2026
Performance
Wet side guide
100%
Wet braking
97%
Wet circle cornering
92%
+26
Mileage
40%
Snow safety
33%
Price/value
20%
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215/45 R18 93 V
A C 71dB
£161
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6
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
BridgestonePremium
Blizzak 6
SPORTSCARS'26#2AUTOEXPRESS'26#4SPORTAUTO'26#4
8.4
Price from£138
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
#13
2026
theTyre Lab.comRecommended#13 Winter tires 2026
Performance
Snow safety
100%
Lateral guidance on snow
96%
Gravel traction
91%
+26
Dry braking
46%
Exterior noise
39%
Price/value
34%
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Price variants (1)
215/45 R18 93 V mfs XL
B C 70dB
£138
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£138
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£172
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7
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
DunlopPremium
Winter Sport 5
ADAC'25#4ADAC'24#2AUTOBILD'24#4
8.4
Expert summary
While being somehow dated as it was introduced back in 2015, it received some midlife updates and still holds up with the current models, at least in smaller dimensions. At the right price, it could be a great choice.
Recommended
#14
2026
theTyre Lab.comRecommended#14 Winter tires 2026
Performance
Snow handling - objective
100%
Ice braking
85%
Safety
85%
+19
Exterior noise
35%
Dry handling - objective
29%
Snow acceleration
14%
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8
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
BFGoodrichUpper-middle
G-FORCE WINTER 2
AUTOBILD'26#10AUTOBILD'26#11AUTOBILD'25#11
8.2
Price from£123
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 braking
99%
Snow traction
94%
+23
Dry handling - objective
35%
Dry handling
35%
Wet handling - objective
28%
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Price variants (1)
215/45 R18 93 V XL£123
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Barum Polaris 6
BarumBudget
Polaris 6
AUTOBILD'26#7AUTOBILD'26#10ADAC'26#11
7.9
Price from£116
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
Price/value
100%
Snow acceleration
100%
Exterior noise
97%
+14
Dry handling - objective
31%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
29%
Wet handling - objective
28%
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Price variants (1)
215/45 R18 93 V mfs XL
C D 72dB
£116
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10
Kleber KRISALP HP3
KleberUpper-middle
KRISALP HP3
AUTOBILD'26#5AUTOBILD'26#8SPORTAUTO'26#8
7.9
Price from£129
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%
Snow handling - objective
94%
Ice lateral guidance
90%
+19
Dry handling
31%
Dry handling - objective
29%
Wet handling - objective
29%
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215/45 R18 93 V XL£129
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£129
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£154
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11
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
SemperitBudget
Speed-Grip 5
AUTOBILD'26#12AUTOBILD'26#13AUTOBILD'25#11
7.9
Price from£135
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%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
84%
Aquaplaning - cross
82%
+17
Wet handling
36%
Snow handling - objective
35%
Wet handling - objective
21%
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215/45 R18 93 V
C C 72dB
£135
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£135
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£136
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12
Uniroyal WinterExpert
UniroyalUpper-middle
WinterExpert
AUTOBILD'25#5AUTOBILD'25#8ADAC'25#12
7.9
Price from£135
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%
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215/45 R18 93 V £135
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£135
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£144
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Dunlop Winter
DunlopPremium
Winter
SPORTSCARS'26#6AUTOEXPRESS'26#8ADAC'26#8
7.6
Price from£149
Performance
Mileage
95%
Exterior noise
89%
Snow traction
88%
+14
Interior noise
30%
Wet handling - objective
27%
Dry handling
26%
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215/45 R18 93 V
C C 70dB
£149
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Nexen Winguard Sport 3
NexenBudget
Winguard Sport 3
AVD'26#8SPORTSCARS'26#9
7.5
Price from£109
Expert summary
The Nexen Winguard Sport 3 is an ultra-high-performance winter tyre manufactured in the Czech Republic. Launched initially in 79 sizes ranging from 16 to 22 inches, the model has an additional 66 sizes planned for future release. It is recognized for its design, innovation, functionality, and durability, having earned a Red Dot Design Award 2025.
Performance
Exterior noise
100%
Comfort
86%
Snow braking
61%
+12
Aquaplaning - longitudal
22%
Snow handling
21%
Aquaplaning - cross
18%
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215/45 R18 93 W RPB 4PR£109
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Vredestein Wintrac Pro+
VredesteinPremium
Wintrac Pro+
TIRERACK'26#2AUTOBILD'26#6AUTOBILD'26#8
7.4
Price from£140
Performance
Dry circle cornering
100%
Wet circle cornering
88%
Wet handling - objective
84%
+27
Dry driving behavior
11%
Ice braking
0%
Ice traction
0%
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215/45 R18 93 W £140
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£140
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£185
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Nokian WR Snowproof P
NokianUpper-middle
WR Snowproof P
ADAC'25#8AUTOZEITUNG'22#4AUTOBILD'22#13
7.3
Price from£142
Performance
Rolling resistance
96%
Dry braking
92%
Exterior noise
89%
+16
Wet safety
14%
Aquaplaning - cross
4%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
3%
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215/45 R18 93 V £142
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£142
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Falken EuroWinter HS02
FalkenUpper-middle
EuroWinter HS02
SPORTAUTO'26#7AUTOEXPRESS'26#7AUTOMOTORSPORT'25#9
6.8
Price from£115
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
Interior noise
90%
Dry braking
75%
Dry steering response
75%
+16
Snow braking
6%
Lateral guidance on snow
0%
Snow handling - objective
0%
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215/45 R18 93 V £115
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Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
MaxxisBudget
Premitra Snow WP6
SPORTSCARS'26#10AUTOEXPRESS'26#10AUTOBILD'26#15
4.3
Performance
Safety
94%
Dry steering response
89%
Price/value
84%
+29
Mud traction
18%
Snow handling - objective
10%
Wet safety
0%
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215/45 R18 tyre test

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Best tyres in your size

Dry

1. Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
79%
2. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
77%
3. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
71%
4. Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
69%
5. Imperial SnowDragon UHP
68%
6. Bridgestone Blizzak 6
66%
7. Semperit Speed-Grip 5
65%
8. Vredestein Wintrac Pro
65%
9. Barum Polaris 6
58%
10. FALKEN EUROWINTER HS02
57%
11. Barum Polaris 5
57%
12. Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
55%
13. Vredestein Wintrac Pro+
54%
14. Nexen Winguard Sport 3
54%
15. Dunlop Winter
52%

Wet

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
87%
2. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
77%
3. Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
75%
4. Vredestein Wintrac Pro+
74%
5. Bridgestone Blizzak 6
72%
6. Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
71%
7. Dunlop Winter Sport 5
67%
8. Vredestein Wintrac Pro
67%
9. Kleber Krisalp HP3
62%
10. Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
61%
11. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
60%
12. Semperit Speed-Grip 5
60%
13. FALKEN EUROWINTER HS02
57%
14. Dunlop Winter
56%
15. Uniroyal WinterExpert
52%

Snow

1. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
91%
2. Kleber Krisalp HP3
85%
3. Dunlop Winter
79%
4. Dunlop Winter Sport 5
76%
5. Barum Polaris 6
72%
6. Bridgestone Blizzak 6
72%
7. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
70%
8. Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
68%
9. Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
68%
10. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
66%
11. Barum Polaris 5
61%
12. Nexen Winguard Sport 3
59%
13. Uniroyal WinterExpert
58%
14. Semperit Speed-Grip 5
57%
15. Vredestein Wintrac Pro
55%

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Customer reviews

163 customer reviews for tyres in this size
Dunlop Winter Sport 5 3.9/5 (46) Continental WinterContact TS 870 P 4/5 (26) Falken EuroWinter HS01 3.7/5 (21) GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ 3.8/5 (15) GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 3.9/5 (14) Yokohama BluEarth winter V905 3.8/5 (14) Barum Polaris 5 2.7/5 (14) Uniroyal WinterExpert 3.2/5 (5) Gripmax Status Pro Winter 3.2/5 (4) Kumho WinterCraft WP72 2/5 (4)

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Did you know ...?

215/45 R18 doesn't belong to the most popular dimensions for winter tyres - there are 16 tyre models available, which can be compared to 195/50 R15, 165/65 R14, 190/55 R17. Let's break down the sizing - 45 is height of the tyre, which is calculated as 45% of the tyre width (215mm), which means the sidewall height has 96.75 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 2044.23 mm, which is very similar to 285/25 R20(2043.61 mm), 225/60 R15(2045.18 mm), 185/80 R14(2047.06 mm), 275/35 R18(2041.09 mm), 200/55 R17(2047.69 mm), 160/60 R18(2039.52 mm), 245/45 R17(2049.26 mm). There are multiple speed indexes available for winter tyres in 215/45 R18: V(240km/h), W(270km/h). The same goes for weight indexes: 89, 93.

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