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Continental ContiWinterContact TS 850P
Continental

ContiWinterContact TS 850P

£209
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BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
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G-FORCE WINTER 2

8.2
£129
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Best tyres in tests (2026)

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Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
MichelinPremium
PILOT ALPIN 5
SPORTSCARS'26#1AUTOBILD'26#2AUTOBILD'26#3
10.0
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
Wear
100%
Gravel traction
100%
Sand traction
100%
+29
Wet safety
44%
Ice lateral guidance
33%
Price/value
8%
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Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
ContinentalPremium
WinterContact TS 870 P
AUTOBILD'26#2SPORTSCARS'26#4REIFENTESTER'25#1
9.4
Price from£170
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
#5
2026
theTyre Lab.comRecommended#5 Winter tires 2026
Performance
Rolling resistance
93%
Dry handling - objective
92%
Mud traction
91%
+26
Gravel traction
46%
Sand traction
46%
Price/value
4%
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Price variants (2)
215/55 R18 95 H
B C 72dB
£196
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215/55 R18 99 V BSW XL
B C 71dB
£170
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Pirelli Cinturato Winter 3
PirelliPremium
Cinturato Winter 3
AVD'26#1ADAC'26#1AUTOEXPRESS'26#2
9.3
Price from£188
Recommended
#6
2026
theTyre Lab.comRecommended#6 Winter tires 2026
Performance
Wet handling
100%
Wet braking
95%
Wet circle cornering
95%
+14
Snow cornering
59%
Snow braking
55%
Snow handling - objective
45%
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Price variants (1)
215/55 R18 99 V
A B 72dB
£188
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Bridgestone Blizzak 6
BridgestonePremium
Blizzak 6
SPORTSCARS'26#2AUTOEXPRESS'26#4AUTOBILD'26#5
9.1
Price from£148
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
#9
2026
theTyre Lab.comRecommended#9 Winter tires 2026
Performance
Snow safety
100%
Lateral guidance on snow
96%
Gravel traction
91%
+26
Interior noise
49%
Exterior noise
42%
Price/value
34%
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Price variants (1)
215/55 R18 99 V XL Enliten / EV
B C 70dB
£148
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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£152
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
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 (1)
215/55 R18 99 V
B C 72dB
£152
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6
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
BridgestonePremium
Blizzak LM-005
ADAC'26#8AUTOZEITUNG'24#1AUTOBILD'24#5
8.7
Price from£176
Expert summary
A great winter tyre with balanced handling characteristics. Great in the wet, but slightly less durable than newer models.
Recommended
#11
2026
theTyre Lab.comRecommended#11 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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215/55 R18 99 V £176
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Michelin ALPIN 7
MichelinPremium
ALPIN 7
AVD'26#2ADAC'26#2ADAC'26#4
8.5
Price from£170
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.
Recommended
#14
2026
theTyre Lab.comRecommended#14 Winter tires 2026
Performance
Wear
100%
Lateral guidance on snow
100%
Wet side guide
100%
+19
Aquaplaning - cross
55%
Interior noise
41%
Snow acceleration
33%
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Price variants (1)
215/55 R18 99 V XL
B B 71dB
£170
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8
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
BFGoodrichUpper-middle
G-FORCE WINTER 2
AUTOBILD'26#10AUTOBILD'25#11AUTOBILD'25#12
8.2
Price from£129
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%
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215/55 R18 95 H £129
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Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
KumhoUpper-middle
WinterCraft WP52+
AVD'26#6AUTOBILD'26#11ADAC'26#12
8.1
Price from£126
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.
Performance
Dry braking
97%
Wet braking
93%
Wet circle cornering
84%
+14
Snow handling - objective
43%
Dry handling - objective
29%
Aquaplaning - cross
28%
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Price variants (2)
215/55 R18 95 H
A C 71dB
£126
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£147
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Kleber KRISALP HP3
KleberUpper-middle
KRISALP HP3
AUTOBILD'26#8ADAC'25#7AUTOBILD'25#12
8.1
Price from£133
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%
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Price variants (1)
215/55 R18 95 H mfs £133
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£133
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11
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
SemperitBudget
Speed-Grip 5
AUTOBILD'26#13AUTOBILD'25#11ADAC'25#14
8.0
Price from£142
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%
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Price variants (1)
215/55 R18 99 V
C C 72dB
£142
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£142
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Uniroyal WinterExpert
UniroyalUpper-middle
WinterExpert
AUTOBILD'25#5AUTOBILD'25#8ADAC'25#12
7.9
Price from£142
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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215/55 R18 99 V £142
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Barum Polaris 6
BarumBudget
Polaris 6
AUTOBILD'26#7ADAC'26#11AUTOZURNAL'25#2
7.8
Price from£115
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%
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215/55 R18 99 V XL EVc
C C 72dB
£115
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Nexen Winguard Sport 3
NexenBudget
Winguard Sport 3
AVD'26#8SPORTSCARS'26#9
7.5
Price from£103
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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215/55 R18 99 V 4PR£103
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Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
PirelliPremium
Cinturato Winter 2
REIFENTESTER'25#6AUTOMOTORSPORT'25#7AUTOBILD'25#8
7.2
Price from£173
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
Snow safety
100%
Snow handling
72%
Wet circle cornering
70%
+22
Dry steering response
13%
Safety
7%
Lateral guidance on snow
6%
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Price variants (3)
215/55 R18 99 T £199
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£199
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£214
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215/55 R18 99 H £223
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£223
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215/55 R18 99 H
B C 71dB
£173
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16
Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV
NokianUpper-middle
Snowproof 2 SUV
AUTOBILD'25#8STRAßENVERKEHR'24#9TYREREVIEWS'23#5
6.9
Price from£126
Performance
Price/value
100%
Aquaplaning - cross
93%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
85%
+17
Dry steering response
22%
Snow traction
20%
Wet braking
19%
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Price variants (2)
215/55 R18 95 T XL Aramid Sidewalls
B D 70dB
£140
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£140
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215/55 R18 99 V Aramid Sidewalls
B C 70dB
£126
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£126
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Giti Gitiwinter W2
GitiBudget
Gitiwinter W2
AVD'26#10AUTOBILD'26#18AUTOBILD'25#9
6.5
Performance
Interior noise
100%
Gravel traction
91%
Wear
79%
+24
Sand traction
27%
Rolling resistance
18%
Wet safety
0%
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Falken EuroWinter HS02
FalkenUpper-middle
EuroWinter HS02
AUTOEXPRESS'26#7AUTOMOTORSPORT'25#9ADAC'24#7
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
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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215/55 R18 99 V £134
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Firestone Winterhawk 4
FirestoneUpper-middle
Winterhawk 4
AUTOBILD'26#19AUTOBILD'25#7AUTOBILD'25#16
6.3
Price from£111
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%
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215/55 R18 99 V
B C 71dB
£111
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Matador MP93 Nordicca
MatadorBudget
MP93 Nordicca
AUTOBILD'26#8AUTOBILD'26#17ADAC'25#11
6.2
Expert summary
A cheap tyre from European manufacturer that is very snow-focused, while sacrificing performance on both dry and wet. It could be recommended as a cheap option for extreme climates with a lot of snow.
Performance
Ice braking
68%
Snow handling - objective
67%
Snow braking
65%
+14
Safety
19%
Wet handling
19%
Dry driving behavior
13%
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Linglong Sport Master Winter
LinglongBudget
Sport Master Winter
ADAC'26#4AUTOBILD'26#7AVD'26#9
6.0
Performance
Dry driving behavior
67%
Price/value
63%
Dry handling - objective
62%
+22
Wet side guide
13%
Dry steering response
13%
Wet safety
11%
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215/55 R18 tyre test

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Best tyres in your size

Dry

1. Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
93%
2. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 3
84%
3. Apollo Aspire XP Winter
83%
4. Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
79%
5. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
77%
6. Michelin Alpin 7
73%
7. Triangle WInterX TW401
73%
8. Kumho WinterCraft WP52
73%
9. Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
72%
10. Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
69%
11. Imperial SnowDragon UHP
68%
12. Yokohama BluEarth-Winter V906
67%
13. Semperit Speed-Grip 5
67%
14. Bridgestone Blizzak 6
66%
15. Vredestein Wintrac Pro
65%

Wet

1. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 3
91%
2. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
87%
3. Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
75%
4. Bridgestone Blizzak 6
71%
5. Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
70%
6. Michelin Alpin 7
69%
7. Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
69%
8. Apollo Aspire XP Winter
69%
9. Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
68%
10. Vredestein Wintrac Pro
67%
11. Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV
66%
12. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
63%
13. Kleber Krisalp HP3
62%
14. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
59%
15. Semperit Speed-Grip 5
59%

Snow

1. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
91%
2. Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
87%
3. Kleber Krisalp HP3
84%
4. Michelin Alpin 7
82%
5. Barum Polaris 6
74%
6. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 3
74%
7. Bridgestone Blizzak 6
73%
8. Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
68%
9. Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
67%
10. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
66%
11. Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
65%
12. Nexen Winguard Sport 3
59%
13. Uniroyal WinterExpert
58%
14. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
58%
15. Semperit Speed-Grip 5
57%

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Cars with 215/55 R18 tyres

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2008
2020
MX-30 2020
MX-30
2020
Captur 2020
Captur
2020
CX-30 2019
CX-30
2019
Karoq 2017
Karoq
2017
CX-3 2015
CX-3
2015
Compass 2011
Compass
2011
Sebring 2007
Sebring
2007
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Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 3.8/5 (28) Continental WinterContact TS 870 P 4/5 (26) Falken EuroWinter HS01 3.7/5 (21) Nokian WR SUV 3 3.7/5 (20) Yokohama BluEarth winter V905 3.8/5 (14) Maxtrek TREK M7 2.7/5 (9) Nokian WR SUV 4 3.5/5 (8) Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV 3/5 (6) Firestone Winterhawk 4 3.4/5 (6) Dunlop Winter Sport 5 SUV 3/5 (6)

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Did you know ...?

215/55 R18 doesn't belong to the most popular dimensions for winter tyres - there are 27 tyre models available, which can be compared to 155/65 R14, 155/65 R14, 170/60 R17. Let's break down the sizing - 55 is height of the tyre, which is calculated as 55% of the tyre width (215mm), which means the sidewall height has 118.25 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 2179.32 mm, which is very similar to 265/35 R20(2178.69 mm), 235/45 R19(2180.58 mm), 195/80 R15(2177.12 mm), 265/40 R19(2182.15 mm), 265/30 R21(2175.24 mm), 235/50 R18(2174.61 mm), 265/45 R18(2185.61 mm). There are multiple speed indexes available for winter tyres in 215/55 R18: H(210km/h), Q(160km/h), R(170km/h), S(180km/h), T(190km/h), V(240km/h), W(270km/h). The same goes for weight indexes: 95, 99, 110. You can find 215/55 R18 on 16 car models - mainly .

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215/55 R18 is found on 16 vehicles:

DodgeDodge
Caliber
DS AutomobilesDS Automobiles
DS 3 Crossback
ChryslerChrysler
Sebring
JeepJeep
Compass
LanciaLancia
Flavia
MazdaMazda
CX-3CX-30MX-30
NissanNissan
QashqaiX-Trail
OpelOpel
Mokka
PeugeotPeugeot
2008
RenaultRenault
Captur
SeatSeat
Ateca
SkodaSkoda
Karoq
VolvoVolvo
S60/V60

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