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235/55 R18 - Best winter tyres 2024 - market overview, tests, reviews
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Best winter tyres in tests (2024)
Speed index
Weight index
Max. price
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Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
- Low rolling resistance/low fuel consumption
- Very good aquaplaning resistance
- Exceptional handling on the wet
- Low drive-by noise levels
- Exceptional traction on snow
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| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
4 | 2023 | ARBÖ | 235/55 R18 | Recommended |
4 | 2023 | Automotorsport | 255/45 R20 | Very good |
1 | 2023 | Tyre Reviews | 235/60 R18 | Test winner |
1 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/60 R18 | Test winner |
7 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | - |
3 | 2023 | Tyre Reviews | 225/45 R18 | Highly recommended |
3 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | Exemplary |
4 | 2023 | Sport Auto | 225/40 R18 | Very good |
3 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/40 R18 | Exemplary |
4 | 2023 | ADAC | 205/60 R16 | Good |
2 | 2022 | AutoMotorSport | 245/45 R19 | Very good |
3 | 2022 | Autobild | 245/40 R19 | Exemplary |
8 | 2022 | Autobild | 215/55 R17 | Good |
2 | 2022 | Autobild | 215/55 R17 | - |
1 | 2021 | Tyre Reviews | 225/40 R18 | Test winner |
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
- Very good aquaplaning resistance
- Short braking distance on wet roads
- Exceptional traction on snow
- Exceptional handling on the wet
- Short braking distance on snow
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| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 2023 | ARBÖ | 235/55 R18 | Highly recommended |
3 | 2021 | Autobild | 235/55 R18 | Good |
1 | 2021 | Autozeitung | 235/55 R18 | Highly recommended |
6 | 2023 | ADAC | 205/60 R16 | Good |
1 | 2023 | Sport Auto | 225/40 R18 | Very good |
5 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/40 R18 | Good |
2 | 2023 | Autoexpress | 225/45 R17 | Recommended |
15 | 2023 | ADAC | 225/45 R17 | Satisfactory |
1 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | - |
3 | 2023 | Tyre Reviews | 235/60 R18 | Highly recommended |
1 | 2023 | Automotorsport | 255/45 R20 | Outstanding |
8 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/60 R18 | Conditionally recommended |
10 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | Satisfactory |
1 | 2023 | Tyre Reviews | 225/45 R18 | Test winner |
4 | 2022 | AutoMotorSport | 245/45 R19 | Very good |
7 | 2022 | ADAC | 185/65 R15 | Satisfactory |
1 | 2022 | Autobild | 215/55 R17 | - |
6 | 2022 | Autobild | 215/55 R17 | Good |
1 | 2022 | Tyre Reviews | 225/45 R17 | Test winner |
2 | 2022 | Autoklub ČR | 225/45 R17 | - |
2 | 2022 | Autoexpress | 225/45 R19 | - |
1 | 2022 | Autobild | 245/40 R19 | Exemplary |
2 | 2022 | Autozeitung | 225/45 R17 | Highly recommended |
6 | 2022 | ADAC | 215/60 R16 | Satisfactory |
5 | 2021 | ADAC | 225/50 R17 | Satisfactory |
1 | 2021 | AutoMotorSport | 195/55 R16 | Very good |
7 | 2021 | ADAC | 195/65 R15 | Satisfactory |
1 | 2021 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | - |
5 | 2021 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | Good |
4 | 2021 | Tyre Reviews | 225/40 R18 | - |
2 | 2021 | TÜV | 225/45 R17 | - |
4 | 2021 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | Good |
1 | 2020 | ADAC | 205/55 R16 | Good |
1 | 2020 | Autoklub ČR | 205/55 R16 | - |
2 | 2020 | Autoexpress | 205/55 R16 | - |
3 | 2020 | Használtautó.hu | 205/55 R16 | - |
1 | 2020 | Autobild | 225/40 R18 | Exemplary |
1 | 2020 | ACE | 225/50 R17 | Highly recommended |
2 | 2020 | Autobild | 225/55 R17 | Exemplary |
7 | 2020 | ADAC | 235/55 R17 | Satisfactory |
1 | 2020 | Autobild | 245/45 R18 | - |
2 | 2020 | Autobild | 245/45 R18 | Exemplary |
1 | 2020 | AutoMotorSport | 225/50 R17 | Very good |
2 | 2019 | Automotorsport | 215/55 R17 | Very good |
5 | 2019 | Autobild | 225/45 R17 | Exemplary |
1 | 2019 | Autobild | 225/45 R17 | - |
2 | 2019 | Autobild | 215/60 R17 | Good |
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
6 | 2023 | ARBÖ | 235/55 R18 | Recommended |
3 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/60 R18 | Exemplary |
7 | 2023 | Tyre Reviews | 235/60 R18 | - |
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5 | 2023 | Tyre Reviews | 235/60 R18 | Recommended |
Firestone Winterhawk 4
- Great handling on snow
- Short braking distance on snow
- Very good aquaplaning resistance
- Exceptional handling on the wet
- Short braking distance on wet roads
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| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5 | 2021 | Autozeitung | 235/55 R18 | Highly recommended |
9 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/60 R18 | Not recommended |
20 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | Not recommended |
6 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | - |
7 | 2023 | ADAC | 205/60 R16 | Good |
5 | 2022 | AutoMotorSport | 245/45 R19 | Good |
16 | 2022 | Autobild | 215/55 R17 | Satisfactory |
14 | 2022 | Autobild | 215/55 R17 | - |
9 | 2022 | ADAC | 185/65 R15 | Satisfactory |
12 | 2021 | ADAC | 225/50 R17 | Satisfactory |
10 | 2021 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | Satisfactory |
5 | 2021 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | - |
7 | 2020 | Használtautó.hu | 205/55 R16 | - |
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
- Exceptional handling on the wet
- Short braking distance on dry roads
- Great handling on dry roads
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| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
9 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/40 R18 | Satisfactory |
9 | 2023 | Sport Auto | 225/40 R18 | Satisfactory |
10 | 2023 | Tyre Reviews | 225/45 R18 | - |
17 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | Conditionally recommended |
20 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | - |
7 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/60 R18 | Satisfactory |
7 | 2023 | Automotorsport | 255/45 R20 | Satisfactory |
Uniroyal WinterExpert
- Exceptional traction on snow
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| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
14 | 2023 | ADAC | 205/60 R16 | Satisfactory |
11 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | - |
12 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | Satisfactory |
17 | 2022 | Autobild | 215/55 R17 | - |
19 | 2022 | Autobild | 215/55 R17 | Satisfactory |
14 | 2022 | ADAC | 215/60 R16 | Satisfactory |
7 | 2022 | AutoMotorSport | 245/45 R19 | Sufficient |
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
- Very good aquaplaning resistance
- Short braking distance on snow
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| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
6 | 2023 | ADAC | 225/45 R17 | Satisfactory |
16 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | Satisfactory |
19 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | - |
3 | 2022 | ADAC | 185/65 R15 | Good |
10 | 2022 | Autobild | 215/55 R17 | Good |
5 | 2022 | Tyre Reviews | 225/45 R17 | - |
235/55 R18 tyre test
Best tyres in your size
Wet
Wet braking, Wet handling, Wet circle cornering, …
Dry
Dry braking, Dry handling, Dry steering response, …
Noise
Interior noise, Exterior noise
Costs
Mileage, Fuel consumption, Rolling resistance, …
Price
235/55 R18
235/55 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.
Did you know ...?
235/55 R18 doesn't belong to the most popular dimensions for winter tyres - there are 41 tyre models available, which can be compared to 195/75 R16, 195/50 R15, 205/70 R15. Let's break down the sizing - 55 is height of the tyre, which is calculated as 55% of the tyre width (235mm), which means the sidewall height has 129.25 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 2248.44 mm, which is very similar to 295/35 R20(2244.67 mm), 205/75 R16(2242.78 mm), 235/50 R19(2254.41 mm), 235/60 R17(2242.47 mm), 265/30 R22(2255.04 mm), 265/35 R21(2258.49 mm), 255/45 R19(2237.13 mm). There are multiple speed indexes available for winter tyres in 235/55 R18: H(210km/h), R(170km/h), T(190km/h), V(240km/h), W(270km/h). The same goes for weight indexes: 100, 104, 110. You can find 235/55 R18 on 20 car models - mainly Audi, Lexus, SsangYong, Volvo, Cadillac.
