255/70 R18 - Best winter tyres 2026 - market overview, tests, reviews
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Best winter tyres in tests (2026)
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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.
Tests from 2025
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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Best tyres in your size
Dry
1.
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
74%
2.
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
63%
Wet
1.
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
80%
2.
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
69%
Snow
1.
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
72%
2.
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
72%
Comfort
1.
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
80%
2.
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
40%
Economy
1.
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
69%
2.
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
63%
3.
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
44%
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255/70 R18 doesn't belong to the most popular dimensions for winter tyres - there are 1 tyre models available, which can be compared to 155/60 R15, 170/60 R17, 160/60 R14. Let's break down the sizing - 70 is height of the tyre, which is calculated as 70% of the tyre width (255mm), which means the sidewall height has 178.5 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 2557.88 mm, which is very similar to 275/65 R18(2559.46 mm), 235/85 R16(2531.81 mm), 265/75 R16(2525.53 mm), 265/70 R17(2522.07 mm), 285/65 R17(2520.5 mm), 265/65 R18(2518.61 mm), 285/60 R18(2510.76 mm). There are multiple speed indexes available for winter tyres in 255/70 R18: R(170km/h), V(240km/h). The same goes for weight indexes: 113, 116.
