275/40 R18 - Best winter tyres 2025 - market overview, tests, reviews
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Best winter tyres in tests (2025)
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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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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
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£256
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WinterContact TS 870 P XL | In stock | Free shipping | £256 |
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Continental WinterContact TS 870 P ( 275/40 R18 103V XL EVc )
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£276
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Continental WinterContact TS 870 P ( 275/40 R18 103V XL EVc ) | In stock | Free shipping | £276 |
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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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Bridgestone Blizzak 6 ( 275/40 R18 103V XL Enliten / EV )
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£261
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Bridgestone Blizzak 6 ( 275/40 R18 103V XL Enliten / EV ) | In stock | Free shipping | £261 |
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Blizzak 6 Enliten XL
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£271
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Blizzak 6 Enliten XL | In stock | Free shipping | £271 |
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A great winter tyre with balanced handling characteristics. Great in the wet, but slightly less durable than newer models.
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Bridgestone Blizzak LM 005 ( 275/40 R18 103V XL EVc )
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£215
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Bridgestone Blizzak LM 005 ( 275/40 R18 103V XL EVc ) | In stock | Free shipping | £215 |
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Blizzak LM005 XL FSL
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£242
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Blizzak LM005 XL FSL | In stock | Free shipping | £242 |
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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 ( 275/40 R18 103V XL 4PR, SBL )
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£172
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Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330 ( 275/40 R18 103V XL 4PR, SBL ) | In stock | Free shipping | £172 |
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Winter i*cept evo3 XL
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£191
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Winter i*cept evo3 XL | In stock | Free shipping | £191 |
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Cars with 275/40 R18 tyres
275/40 R18 tyre test Personalize
Best tyres in your size
Dry
1.
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
93%
2.
Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
79%
3.
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
77%
4.
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
72%
5.
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
62%
6.
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
52%
Wet
1.
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
87%
2.
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
81%
3.
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
79%
4.
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
72%
5.
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
66%
6.
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
61%
Snow
1.
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
87%
2.
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
74%
3.
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
66%
4.
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
65%
5.
Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
63%
6.
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
42%
Comfort
1.
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
89%
2.
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
74%
3.
Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
73%
4.
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
61%
5.
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
32%
6.
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
31%
Economy
1.
Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
94%
2.
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
85%
3.
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
71%
4.
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
63%
5.
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
56%
6.
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
31%
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275/40 R18 doesn't belong to the most popular dimensions for winter tyres - there are 5 tyre models available, which can be compared to 155/60 R15, 170/60 R17, 160/60 R14. Let's break down the sizing - 40 is height of the tyre, which is calculated as 40% of the tyre width (275mm), which means the sidewall height has 110 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 2127.49 mm, which is very similar to 245/45 R18(2129.06 mm), 225/60 R16(2124.97 mm), 245/40 R19(2131.88 mm), 285/30 R20(2133.14 mm), 225/55 R17(2134.08 mm), 275/35 R19(2120.89 mm), 195/70 R16(2134.4 mm). There are multiple speed indexes available for winter tyres in 275/40 R18: T(190km/h), V(240km/h), Y(300km/h). The same goes for weight indexes: 103.
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There are 3 runflat variants available.
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