225/50 R18 - Best premium zimni tyres 2026

225/50 R18 tyre ranking based on test results

Tests usually don't cover the whole market - here is our selection what not to miss when shopping for tyres in this size.

#	Name	Our rating	Tested in same width dimension	Segment	Price
1.	Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5	75% 88% 88.4% 80.9%	Autobild 2025	Premium
2.	Continental ContiWinterContact TS 850P! Newer model available: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P	83.2% 77.8% 82.7% 80.3%	Autobild 2021	Premium
3.	GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+! Newer model available: GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3	84.6% 92.6% 80.2% 85.4%	ADAC 2023	Premium	£181 99 V + 2
4.	Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005! Newer model available: Bridgestone Blizzak 6	92.2% 79.6% 84.4% 82.6%	ADAC 2023	Premium
5.	Dunlop WINTER SPORT 5	81% 90.3% 81% 78.2%	ADAC 2025	Premium
6.	Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen-1! Newer model available: GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+	82.9% 92.2% 82.8% 75.3%	Autoexpress 2017	Premium
7.	Michelin PILOT ALPIN PA4	87.4% 91.3% 89.3%	AutoMotorSport 2017	Premium	£255 95 H + 1
8.	Pirelli WINTER SOTTOZERO Serie III			Premium	£173 95 H + 1
9.	Bridgestone Blizzak LM-001	80.6% 77.4% 83.7%	Autoexpress 2017	Premium	£199 95 H
10.	Continental WinterContact TS 860S	58.7% 77% 87.7%		Premium	£216 99 V

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