235/40 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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Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 ( 235/40 R18 95V XL, with rim protection ridge (FSL) )
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£189
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Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 ( 235/40 R18 95V XL, with rim protection ridge (FSL) ) | In stock | Free shipping | £189 |
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Pilot Alpin 5 XL
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£207
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Pilot Alpin 5 XL | In stock | Free shipping | £207 |
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Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 ( 235/40 R18 95V XL, MO1 )
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£189
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Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 ( 235/40 R18 95V XL, MO1 ) | In stock | Free shipping | £189 |
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Pilot Alpin 5 XL MO1 EV
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£218
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Pilot Alpin 5 XL MO1 EV | In stock | Free shipping | £218 |
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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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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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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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WinterContact TS 870 P XL FR
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£192
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WinterContact TS 870 P XL FR | In stock | Free shipping | £192 |
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Continental WinterContact TS 870 P ( 235/40 R18 95V XL Conti Seal, EVc, with kerbing rib )
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£218
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Continental WinterContact TS 870 P ( 235/40 R18 95V XL Conti Seal, EVc, with kerbing rib ) | In stock | Free shipping | £218 |
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Continental WinterContact TS 870 P ( 235/40 R18 95W XL EVc, with kerbing rib )
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£183
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Continental WinterContact TS 870 P ( 235/40 R18 95W XL EVc, with kerbing rib ) | In stock | Free shipping | £183 |
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WinterContact TS 870 P XL
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£197
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WinterContact TS 870 P XL | In stock | Free shipping | £197 |
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Pirelli P Zero Winter 2 ( 235/40 R18 95V XL, with rim protection (MFS) )
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£187
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Pirelli P Zero Winter 2 ( 235/40 R18 95V XL, with rim protection (MFS) ) | In stock | Free shipping | £187 |
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P Zero Winter 2 XL FSL
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£199
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P Zero Winter 2 XL FSL | In stock | Free shipping | £199 |
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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.
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Dunlop All Season 2 ( 235/40 R18 95W XL, with rim protection (MFS) BLK )
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£141
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Dunlop All Season 2 ( 235/40 R18 95W XL, with rim protection (MFS) BLK ) | In stock | Free shipping | £141 |
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All Season 2 XL 3PMSF
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£163
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All Season 2 XL 3PMSF | In stock | Free shipping | £163 |
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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 ( 235/40 R18 95V XL 4PR, with rim protection (MFS) SBL )
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£142
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Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330 ( 235/40 R18 95V XL 4PR, with rim protection (MFS) SBL ) | In stock | Free shipping | £142 |
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Winter i*cept evo3 XL
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£160
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Winter i*cept evo3 XL | In stock | Free shipping | £160 |
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Nokian WR Snowproof P ( 235/40 R18 95V XL, with rim protection (MFS) )
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£111
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Nokian WR Snowproof P ( 235/40 R18 95V XL, with rim protection (MFS) ) | In stock | Free shipping | £111 |
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WR Snowproof P XL EV
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£170
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WR Snowproof P XL EV | In stock | Free shipping | £170 |
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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.
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EuroWinter HS02 is very good and quite sporty on dry and wet, but lacks some performance on the snow which is the reason for the not so good test results. Weaknesses in aquaplaning and rolling resistance doesn't help either.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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Kristall Control HP2 is an affordable snow specialist with some compromises in the wet and dry handling and braking.
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Fulda Kristall Control HP2 ( 235/40 R18 95V XL, with rim protection (MFS) )
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£122
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Fulda Kristall Control HP2 ( 235/40 R18 95V XL, with rim protection (MFS) ) | In stock | Free shipping | £122 |
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Kristall Control HP2 MFS XL
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£177
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Kristall Control HP2 MFS XL | In stock | Free shipping | £177 |
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EuroWinter HS02 is very good and quite sporty on dry and wet, but lacks some performance on the snow which is the reason for the not so good test results. Weaknesses in aquaplaning and rolling resistance doesn't help either.
Cars with 235/40 R18 tyres
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Best tyres in your size
Dry
1.
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
91%
2.
Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
78%
3.
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
77%
4.
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
74%
5.
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
74%
6.
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
70%
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Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
68%
8.
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
66%
9.
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
63%
10.
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
50%
Wet
1.
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
87%
2.
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
80%
3.
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
74%
4.
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
71%
5.
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
69%
6.
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
69%
7.
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
66%
8.
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
66%
9.
Kleber Krisalp HP3
61%
10.
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
59%
Snow
1.
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
91%
2.
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
86%
3.
Kleber Krisalp HP3
83%
4.
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
78%
5.
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
72%
6.
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
72%
7.
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
66%
8.
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
66%
9.
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
66%
10.
Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
65%
Comfort
1.
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
91%
2.
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
80%
3.
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
80%
4.
Kleber Krisalp HP3
74%
5.
Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
74%
6.
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
74%
7.
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
65%
8.
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
61%
9.
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
47%
10.
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
43%
Economy
1.
Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
94%
2.
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
85%
3.
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
79%
4.
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
73%
5.
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
71%
6.
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
69%
7.
Firestone Winterhawk 4
63%
8.
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
63%
9.
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
57%
10.
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
56%
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Did you know ...?
235/40 R18 doesn't belong to the most popular dimensions for winter tyres - there are 37 tyre models available, which can be compared to 245/40 R20, 195/50 R16, 160/60 R17. Let's break down the sizing - 40 is height of the tyre, which is calculated as 40% of the tyre width (235mm), which means the sidewall height has 94 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 2026.96 mm, which is very similar to 215/50 R17(2031.98 mm), 235/35 R19(2032.92 mm), 235/45 R17(2020.99 mm), 205/65 R15(2034.18 mm), 215/55 R16(2019.73 mm), 275/30 R19(2034.5 mm), 265/35 R18(2019.1 mm). There are multiple speed indexes available for winter tyres in 235/40 R18: H(210km/h), T(190km/h), V(240km/h), W(270km/h). The same goes for weight indexes: 91, 95, 110. You can find 235/40 R18 on 34 car models - mainly Mercedes-Benz, Maserati, Volkswagen, Audi, Porsche.
