265/35 R18 - Best winter tyres 2026 - market overview, tests, reviews

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ContiWinterContact TS 850P

9.1

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265/35 R18 97 V

£195

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Blizzak 6

'25#1

'25#2

'25#3

9.2

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£243

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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.

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#7

2026

theTyre Lab.comRecommended#7 Winter tires 2026

Performance

Wet circle cornering

79%

Comfort

78%

Snow traction

76%

+6

Dry braking

53%

Exterior noise

52%

Interior noise

29%

Test results

2025235/50 R19#1(Test winner)

2025275/35 R19#2(Very good)

2025225/45 R17#3(-)

2025215/55 R17#3(Good)

2025225/40 R18#3(Exemplary)

2025225/40 R18#3(Good)

2025245/45 R19#4(Highly recommended)

2025225/40 R18#6(-)

2025215/55 R17#6(Very good)

2025215/55 R17#7(Good)

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265/35 R18 97 W

B C 72dB

£243

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£243

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Winter i*cept evo3 W330

'25#4

'25#5

'25#6

8.7

Price from

£186

Price from£186

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.

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#12

2026

theTyre Lab.comRecommended#12 Winter tires 2026

Performance

Aquaplaning - cross

96%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

81%

Snow handling

76%

+6

Comfort

63%

Snow braking

50%

Exterior noise

14%

Test results

2025275/35 R19#4(Very good)

2025225/40 R18#5(Good)

2025225/40 R18#6(Good)

2025225/40 R18#14(-)

2024235/35 R19#4(Recommended)

2024245/45 R18#5(Exemplary)

2024235/35 R19#6(Good)

2023225/40 R18#4(Exemplary)

2023225/45 R18#4(Highly recommended)

2023225/45 R18#6(Good)

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265/35 R18 97 V

B C 73dB

£186

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265/35 R18 tyre test

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Best tyres in your size

Dry

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005

77%

2. Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330

69%

3. Bridgestone Blizzak 6

64%

Wet

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005

87%

2. Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330

75%

3. Bridgestone Blizzak 6

70%

Snow

1. Bridgestone Blizzak 6

73%

2. Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330

67%

3. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005

66%

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Customer reviews

56 customer reviews for tyres in this size

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Yokohama BluEarth winter V905 3.8/5 (14)

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Ovation W 586 3.2/5 (5)

Kumho WinterCraft WP72 2/5 (4)

Gripmax Status Pro Winter 3.2/5 (4)

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265/35 R18 doesn't belong to the most popular dimensions for winter tyres - there are 12 tyre models available, which can be compared to 165/60 R15, 185/55 R14, 170/60 R17. Let's break down the sizing - 35 is height of the tyre, which is calculated as 35% of the tyre width (265mm), which means the sidewall height has 92.75 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 2019.1 mm, which is very similar to 215/55 R16(2019.73 mm), 235/45 R17(2020.99 mm), 265/30 R19(2015.65 mm), 190/55 R17(2013.13 mm), 180/65 R16(2011.88 mm), 195/60 R16(2011.88 mm), 235/40 R18(2026.96 mm). There are multiple speed indexes available for winter tyres in 265/35 R18: T(190km/h), V(240km/h), W(270km/h). The same goes for weight indexes: 97, 110.