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215/50 R18 - Best winter tyres 2026 - market overview, tests, reviews

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Firestone Winterhawk 4
Firestone

Winterhawk 4

8.4
£115
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Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
MichelinPremium
Pilot Alpin 5
AUTOBILD'25#1SPORTAUTO'25#1AUTOZEITUNG'25#2
10.0
Price from£255
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
theTyre Lab.comRecommended#1 Winter tires 2026
Performance
Snow braking
100%
Dry braking
99%
Snow traction
95%
+7
Aquaplaning - longitudal
66%
Aquaplaning - cross
55%
Interior noise
47%
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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Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
GoodyearPremium
UltraGrip Performance 3
ADAC'25#1AUTOBILD'25#1AUTOZEITUNG'25#1
9.5
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
#3
2026
theTyre Lab.comRecommended#3 Winter tires 2026
Performance
Snow braking
100%
Wet handling
89%
Wet circle cornering
87%
+7
Aquaplaning - longitudal
74%
Comfort
69%
Interior noise
63%
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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215/50 R18 92 T
B C 70dB
£148
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215/50 R18 92 V XL EVR
C C 70dB
£151
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£173
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Michelin Alpin 7
MichelinPremium
Alpin 7
AUTOZURNAL'25#1AUTOMOTORSPORT'25#3AUTOBILD'25#3
8.3
Price from£198
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
Comfort
84%
Exterior noise
83%
Snow handling
81%
+6
Interior noise
57%
Wet circle cornering
55%
Wet braking
54%
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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215/50 R18 96 V XL
B C 71dB
£198
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Bridgestone Blizzak 6
BridgestonePremium
Blizzak 6
AUTOBILD'25#1SPORTAUTO'25#2AUTOEXPRESS'25#3
9.1
Price from£150
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
#7
2026
theTyre Lab.comRecommended#7 Winter tires 2026
Performance
Wet circle cornering
79%
Comfort
78%
Snow traction
76%
+6
Dry braking
53%
Exterior noise
52%
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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215/50 R18 92 V
B C 70dB
£150
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Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
ContinentalPremium
WinterContact TS 870 P
REIFENTESTER'25#1AUTOMOTORSPORT'25#1AUTOBILD'25#1
9.3
Price from£203
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
#6
2026
theTyre Lab.comRecommended#6 Winter tires 2026
Performance
Snow braking
100%
Aquaplaning - cross
84%
Dry handling
83%
+7
Aquaplaning - longitudal
68%
Snow traction
67%
Wet handling
66%
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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215/50 R18 92 V BSW
B C 71dB
£203
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Dunlop Winter Sport 5
DunlopPremium
Winter Sport 5
ADAC'25#4ADAC'24#2AUTOBILD'24#4
8.6
Price from£158
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
#11
2026
theTyre Lab.comRecommended#11 Winter tires 2026
Performance
Aquaplaning - cross
83%
Comfort
83%
Snow traction
80%
+6
Dry handling
48%
Dry braking
47%
Exterior noise
38%
Test results
ADAC2025225/40 R18#4(Good)
ADAC2024215/55 R17#2(Good)
AUTOBILD2024235/35 R19#4(Exemplary)
ADAC2024205/55 R16#5(Satisfactory)
AUTOBILD2024205/55 R16#7(Good)
AUTOBILD2024205/55 R16#11(-)
ADAC2023205/60 R16#1(Good)
ADAC2023225/45 R17#4(Good)
AUTOBILD2023225/45 R18#7(Good)
AUTOBILD2023225/45 R18#15(-)
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215/50 R18 92 V
C C 72dB
£158
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Barum Polaris 6
BarumBudget
Polaris 6
AUTOZURNAL'25#2AUTOBILD'25#9AUTOBILD'25#10
8.3
Price from£112
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.
Recommended
#14
2026
theTyre Lab.comRecommended#14 Winter tires 2026
Performance
Comfort
100%
Exterior noise
100%
Snow traction
79%
+5
Dry handling
51%
Aquaplaning - cross
38%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
36%
Test results
AUTOZURNAL2025215/65 R17#2(Good)
AUTOBILD2025225/40 R18#9(Good)
AUTOBILD2025225/40 R18#10(-)
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215/50 R18 92 V mfs
C D 72dB
£112
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£137
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Vredestein Wintrac Pro+
VredesteinPremium
Wintrac Pro+
AUTOBILD'25#4REIFENTESTER'25#4AUTOBILD'25#4
6.7
Price from£143
Performance
Wet circle cornering
89%
Wet handling
83%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
79%
+6
Interior noise
43%
Snow handling
37%
Dry braking
34%
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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215/50 R18 92 V £143
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£167
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Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
HankookUpper-middle
Winter i*cept evo3 W330
SPORTAUTO'25#4ADAC'25#5AUTOBILD'25#6
8.6
Price from£153
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
#12
2026
theTyre Lab.comRecommended#12 Winter tires 2026
Performance
Aquaplaning - cross
96%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
81%
Snow handling
76%
+6
Comfort
63%
Snow braking
50%
Exterior noise
14%
Test results
SPORTAUTO2025275/35 R19#4(Very good)
ADAC2025225/40 R18#5(Good)
AUTOBILD2025225/40 R18#6(Good)
AUTOBILD2025225/40 R18#14(-)
TYREREVIEWS2024235/35 R19#4(Recommended)
AUTOBILD2024245/45 R18#5(Exemplary)
AUTOBILD2024235/35 R19#6(Good)
AUTOBILD2023225/40 R18#4(Exemplary)
TYREREVIEWS2023225/45 R18#4(Highly recommended)
AUTOBILD2023225/45 R18#6(Good)
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215/50 R18 92 V
B C 72dB
£153
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£162
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Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
PirelliPremium
Cinturato Winter 2
REIFENTESTER'25#6AUTOMOTORSPORT'25#7AUTOBILD'25#8
6.5
Price from£157
Expert summary
The Cinturato Winter 2 is enjoyable to drive and offers safety in all conditions. However, some tests have described its dry handling as sluggish.
Performance
Exterior noise
74%
Snow handling
72%
Wet circle cornering
70%
+7
Aquaplaning - cross
38%
Dry handling
36%
Snow braking
0%
Test results
REIFENTESTER2025215/55 R17#6(Good)
AUTOMOTORSPORT2025215/55 R17#7(Good)
AUTOBILD2025215/55 R17#8(Good)
AUTOBILD2025225/40 R18#10(Good)
AUTOBILD2024205/55 R16#4(-)
AUTOZEITUNG2024215/55 R17#6(-)
ADAC2024215/55 R17#7(Satisfactory)
ADAC2024205/55 R16#11(Sufficient)
AUTOBILD2024205/55 R16#13(Satisfactory)
AUTOEXPRESS2023225/45 R17#5(-)
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215/50 R18 92 V
B C 71dB
£157
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Uniroyal WinterExpert
UniroyalUpper-middle
WinterExpert
AUTOBILD'25#5AUTOBILD'25#8ADAC'25#12
7.9
Price from£125
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
Snow traction
71%
Exterior noise
67%
Aquaplaning - cross
66%
+6
Dry braking
42%
Dry handling
40%
Wet handling
37%
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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215/50 R18 92 V £125
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£148
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Nokian WR Snowproof P
NokianUpper-middle
WR Snowproof P
ADAC'25#8AUTOZEITUNG'22#4AUTOBILD'22#13
6.7
Price from£128
Performance
Dry braking
92%
Exterior noise
89%
Dry handling
67%
+5
Snow handling
18%
Aquaplaning - cross
4%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
3%
Test results
ADAC2025225/40 R18#8(Satisfactory)
AUTOZEITUNG2022225/45 R17#4(Recommended for economical driving)
AUTOBILD2022215/55 R17#13(-)
AUTOBILD2022215/55 R17#18(Satisfactory)
TUV2021225/45 R17#5(-)
TYREREVIEWS2021225/40 R18#7(-)
ADAC2021225/50 R17#13(Satisfactory)
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215/50 R18 92 V
B B 69dB
£128
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Pirelli Cinturato Winter 3
PirelliPremium
Cinturato Winter 3
AUTOBILD'25#9
7.2
Price from£174
Test results
AUTOBILD2025225/40 R18#9(-)
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215/50 R18 96 V
A C 72dB
£174
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Falken Eurowinter HS02
FalkenUpper-middle
Eurowinter HS02
AUTOMOTORSPORT'25#9ADAC'24#7AUTOBILD'24#22
6.5
Price from£134
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
Exterior noise
86%
Dry braking
75%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
74%
+5
Snow traction
49%
Wet handling
25%
Snow handling
6%
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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Kleber Krisalp HP3
KleberUpper-middle
Krisalp HP3
ADAC'25#7AUTOBILD'25#12AUTOBILD'25#14
7.7
Price from£158
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 traction
88%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
85%
Snow handling
77%
+6
Comfort
55%
Wet handling
49%
Dry handling
31%
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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BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
BFGoodrichUpper-middle
G-FORCE WINTER 2
AUTOBILD'25#11AUTOBILD'25#12AUTOBILD'24#10
8.1
Price from£176
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
Snow traction
94%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
90%
Snow handling
90%
+6
Wet handling
44%
Wet circle cornering
39%
Dry handling
35%
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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Semperit Speed-Grip 5
SemperitBudget
Speed-Grip 5
AUTOBILD'25#11ADAC'25#14AUTOBILD'25#15
7.8
Price from£118
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 - cross
84%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
82%
+6
Wet circle cornering
45%
Snow traction
40%
Wet handling
36%
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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215/50 R18 92 V mfs
C C 72dB
£118
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£166
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Firestone Winterhawk 4
FirestoneUpper-middle
Winterhawk 4
AUTOBILD'25#7AUTOBILD'25#16ADAC'25#18
5.6
Price from£115
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
Exterior noise
82%
Snow handling
80%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
78%
+6
Comfort
44%
Dry handling
28%
Dry braking
21%
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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B D 71dB
£115
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215/50 R18 tyre test

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Best tyres in your size

Dry

1. Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
91%
2. Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
78%
3. Yokohama BluEarth-Winter V906
77%
4. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
77%
5. Michelin Alpin 7
76%
6. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
74%
7. Kumho WinterCraft WP52
74%
8. Falken Eurowinter HS02
71%
9. Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
68%
10. Vredestein Wintrac Pro
66%

Wet

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
87%
2. Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
80%
3. Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
74%
4. Vredestein Wintrac Pro+
73%
5. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
71%
6. Bridgestone Blizzak 6
69%
7. Dunlop Winter Sport 5
69%
8. Michelin Alpin 7
68%
9. Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
66%
10. Vredestein Wintrac Pro
66%

Snow

1. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
91%
2. Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
86%
3. Kleber Krisalp HP3
83%
4. Michelin Alpin 7
81%
5. Dunlop Winter Sport 5
78%
6. Bridgestone Blizzak 6
72%
7. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
72%
8. Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
66%
9. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
66%
10. Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
65%

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215/50 R18 doesn't belong to the most popular dimensions for winter tyres - there are 9 tyre models available, which can be compared to 165/80 R13, 155/70 R19, 155/80 R13. Let's break down the sizing - 50 is height of the tyre, which is calculated as 50% of the tyre width (215mm), which means the sidewall height has 107.5 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 2111.78 mm, which is very similar to 235/35 R20(2112.72 mm), 200/60 R17(2110.52 mm), 205/65 R16(2113.98 mm), 275/30 R20(2114.29 mm), 235/40 R19(2106.75 mm), 325/25 R20(2106.44 mm), 275/35 R19(2120.89 mm). There are multiple speed indexes available for winter tyres in 215/50 R18: R(170km/h), T(190km/h), V(240km/h), W(270km/h). The same goes for weight indexes: 92, 96.