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

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Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
MichelinPremium
PILOT ALPIN 5
AUTOBILD'26#2AUTOBILD'26#3AUTOBILD'25#1
10.0
Price from£287
Expert summary
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.
Recommended
#1
2026
theTyre Lab.comRecommended#1 Winter tires 2026
Performance
Wear
100%
Gravel traction
100%
Sand traction
100%
+29
Wet handling - objective
43%
Ice lateral guidance
33%
Price/value
8%
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Price variants (1)
275/40 R18 103 V
C C 71dB
£287
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£287
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2
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
ContinentalPremium
WinterContact TS 870 P
AUTOBILD'26#2REIFENTESTER'25#1AUTOMOTORSPORT'25#1
9.4
Price from£249
Expert summary
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.
Recommended
#6
2026
theTyre Lab.comRecommended#6 Winter tires 2026
Performance
Dry handling - objective
93%
Rolling resistance
92%
Mud traction
91%
+26
Gravel traction
46%
Sand traction
46%
Price/value
4%
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Price variants (1)
275/40 R18 103 V BSW XL
B C 71dB
£249
tyres-pneus-online.co.uk
tyres-pneus-online.co.uk
£249
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£261
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Bridgestone Blizzak 6
BridgestonePremium
Blizzak 6
AUTOEXPRESS'26#4ADAC'26#5AVD'26#5
9.0
Price from£254
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.
Recommended
#9
2026
theTyre Lab.comRecommended#9 Winter tires 2026
Performance
Snow safety
100%
Lateral guidance on snow
96%
Gravel traction
91%
+26
Dry braking
49%
Exterior noise
44%
Price/value
34%
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275/40 R18 103 V
B C 72dB
£254
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mytyres.co.uk
£254
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£270
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GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
GoodYearPremium
UltraGrip Performance+
AUTOMOTORSPORT'25#2ADAC'23#3ADAC'23#3
8.8
Price from£218
Expert summary
A typical premium tyre - very well balanced, great on all surfaces with low rolling resistance. Proven by many tests.
Recommended
#10
2026
theTyre Lab.comRecommended#10 Winter tires 2026
Performance
Fuel efficiency
100%
Snow handling - objective
95%
Aquaplaning - cross
91%
+22
Price/value
53%
Dry handling
52%
Dry lane changing
51%
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Price variants (1)
275/40 R18 103 V
C C 73dB
£218
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mytyres.co.uk
£218
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£255
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Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
HankookUpper-middle
Winter i*cept evo3 W330
SPORTAUTO'25#4ADAC'25#5AUTOBILD'25#6
8.7
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.
Recommended
#12
2026
theTyre Lab.comRecommended#12 Winter tires 2026
Performance
Aquaplaning - cross
96%
Gravel traction
91%
Snow handling - objective
90%
+19
Wet handling - objective
50%
Dry steering response
41%
Exterior noise
13%
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Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
BridgestonePremium
Blizzak LM-005
ADAC'26#8AUTOZEITUNG'24#1AUTOBILD'24#5
8.7
Price from£201
Expert summary
A great winter tyre with balanced handling characteristics. Great in the wet, but slightly less durable than newer models.
Recommended
#11
2026
theTyre Lab.comRecommended#11 Winter tires 2026
Performance
Wet side guide
100%
Wet braking
97%
Wet circle cornering
92%
+26
Mileage
40%
Snow safety
33%
Price/value
20%
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Price variants (1)
275/40 R18 103 V
A C 73dB
£201
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£201
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Vredestein Wintrac Pro+
VredesteinPremium
Wintrac Pro+
TIRERACK'26#2AUTOBILD'26#6ADAC'26#10
7.3
Price from£226
Performance
Dry circle cornering
100%
Wet circle cornering
91%
Wet handling - objective
90%
+27
Dry driving behavior
11%
Ice braking
0%
Ice traction
0%
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275/40 R18 103 Y £226
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£226
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Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
MaxxisBudget
Premitra Snow WP6
AUTOEXPRESS'26#10AUTOBILD'26#20AUTOZEITUNG'25#10
3.6
Performance
Safety
94%
Dry steering response
89%
Price/value
84%
+29
Mud traction
18%
Snow handling - objective
11%
Wet safety
0%
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275/40 R18 tyre test

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Best tyres in your size

Dry

1. Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
92%
2. Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
79%
3. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
77%
4. Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
70%
5. Bridgestone Blizzak 6
66%
6. Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
56%
7. Vredestein Wintrac Pro+
52%

Wet

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
87%
2. Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
75%
3. Vredestein Wintrac Pro+
74%
4. Bridgestone Blizzak 6
71%
5. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
70%
6. Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
68%
7. Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
60%

Snow

1. Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
87%
2. Bridgestone Blizzak 6
72%
3. Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
68%
4. Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
67%
5. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
66%
6. Vredestein Wintrac Pro+
51%
7. Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
46%

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Customer reviews

98 customer reviews for tyres in this size
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 3.8/5 (28) Continental WinterContact TS 870 P 4/5 (26) Nokian Hakkapeliitta R3 3.2/5 (16) GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ 3.8/5 (15) Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 3.2/5 (9) Kumho WinterCraft WP72 2/5 (4)

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Did you know ...?

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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