275/40 R18 - Best winter tyres 2026 - market overview, tests, reviews

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Winter tires

Tests from 2025

225/40 R18 Rank: 1 (Exemplary)

275/35 R19 Rank: 1 (Outstanding)

245/45 R19 Rank: 2 (Highly recommended)

225/40 R18 Rank: 2 (Good)

225/40 R18 Rank: 2 (-)

Tests from 2024

235/35 R19 Rank: 1 (Exemplary)

245/45 R18 Rank: 1 (Exemplary)

235/35 R19 Rank: 1 (Test winner)

Tests from 2023

225/45 R18 Rank: 1 (Test winner)

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

5/5

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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Shop	Product	Stock	Availability	Shipping	Price	Action
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 ( 275/40 R18 103V XL, with rim protection ridge (FSL) ) - In stock £314	Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 ( 275/40 R18 103V XL, with rim protection ridge (FSL) )		In stock	Free shipping	£314	Buy mytyres.co.uk

4.55/5

#7
Winter tires

Tests from 2025

235/50 R19 Rank: 1 (Test winner)

275/35 R19 Rank: 2 (Very good)

225/45 R17 Rank: 3 (-)

215/55 R17 Rank: 3 (Good)

225/40 R18 Rank: 3 (Exemplary)

225/40 R18 Rank: 3 (Good)

245/45 R19 Rank: 4 (Highly recommended)

225/40 R18 Rank: 6 (-)

215/55 R17 Rank: 6 (Very good)

215/55 R17 Rank: 7 (Good)

Bridgestone Blizzak 6

4.55/5

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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Wet circle cornering

Comfort

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Aquaplaning - cross

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Aquaplaning - longitudal

Dry braking

Shop	Product	Stock	Availability	Shipping	Price	Action
Bridgestone Blizzak 6 ( 275/40 R18 103V XL Enliten / EV, with rim protection (MFS) ) - In stock £263	Bridgestone Blizzak 6 ( 275/40 R18 103V XL Enliten / EV, with rim protection (MFS) )		In stock	Free shipping	£263	Buy mytyres.co.uk
Blizzak 6 Enliten XL - In stock £270	Blizzak 6 Enliten XL		In stock	Free shipping	£270	Buy tyres.pneus.online.uk

4.5/5

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Winter tires

Tests from 2025

215/55 R17 Rank: 2 (Outstanding)

Tests from 2023

225/45 R17 Rank: 3 (Good)

205/60 R16 Rank: 3 (Good)

Tests from 2022

215/60 R16 Rank: 3 (Good)

215/55 R17 Rank: 3 (Exemplary)

215/55 R17 Rank: 4 (-)

Tests from 2021

235/55 R18 Rank: 1 (Exemplary)

225/50 R17 Rank: 3 (Good)

225/45 R17 Rank: 3 (-)

225/40 R18 Rank: 5 (-)

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+

4.5/5

A typical premium tyre - very well balanced, great on all surfaces with low rolling resistance. Proven by many tests.

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Snow traction

Aquaplaning - cross

Snow handling

Wet handling

Interior noise

Comfort

Wet circle cornering

Aquaplaning - longitudal

Dry braking

Wet braking

Shop	Product	Stock	Availability	Shipping	Price	Action
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance + ( 275/40 R18 103V XL EVR, with rim protection (MFS) ) - In stock £210	Goodyear UltraGrip Performance + ( 275/40 R18 103V XL EVR, with rim protection (MFS) )		In stock	Free shipping	£210	Buy mytyres.co.uk
Ultragrip Performance Plus XL - In stock £265	Ultragrip Performance Plus XL		In stock	Free shipping	£265	Buy tyres.pneus.online.uk

4.65/5

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Winter tires

Tests from 2025

215/55 R17 Rank: 1 (Good)

215/55 R17 Rank: 1 (Outstanding)

235/50 R19 Rank: 1 (Exemplary)

215/55 R17 Rank: 3 (Exemplary)

245/45 R19 Rank: 5 (Highly recommended)

225/40 R18 Rank: 6 (Good)

225/40 R18 Rank: 7 (Good)

225/40 R18 Rank: 13 (-)

Tests from 2024

215/55 R17 Rank: 2 (Highly recommended)

235/55 R18 Rank: 2 (Very good)

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P

4.65/5

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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Aquaplaning - cross

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Wet circle cornering

Wet braking

Shop	Product	Stock	Availability	Shipping	Price	Action
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P ( 275/40 R18 103V XL EVc, with kerbing rib ) - In stock £279	Continental WinterContact TS 870 P ( 275/40 R18 103V XL EVc, with kerbing rib )		In stock	Free shipping	£279	Buy mytyres.co.uk
WinterContact TS 870 P XL - In stock £295	WinterContact TS 870 P XL		In stock	Free shipping	£295	Buy tyres.pneus.online.uk

3.35/5

Tests from 2025

215/55 R17 Rank: 4 (Exemplary)

215/55 R17 Rank: 4 (Good)

235/50 R19 Rank: 4 (Good)

215/55 R17 Rank: 5 (Very good)

225/45 R17 Rank: 6 (-)

245/45 R19 Rank: 6 (-)

275/35 R19 Rank: 6 (Good)

225/40 R18 Rank: 13 (Satisfactory)

225/40 R18 Rank: 17 (-)

Vredestein Wintrac Pro+

3.35/5

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Wet circle cornering

Wet handling

Aquaplaning - longitudal

Comfort

Aquaplaning - cross

Dry handling

Exterior noise

Wet braking

Snow traction

Interior noise

Shop	Product	Stock	Availability	Shipping	Price	Action
Vredestein Wintrac Pro+ ( 275/40 R18 103Y XL, with rim protection ridge (FSL) ) - In stock £222	Vredestein Wintrac Pro+ ( 275/40 R18 103Y XL, with rim protection ridge (FSL) )		In stock	Free shipping	£222	Buy mytyres.co.uk

4.3/5

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Winter tires