AutoBild Winter Tire Test 225/45 R18 2023
Your size: 215/50 R18 — below you can see availability in this size.
The Auto Bild 2023 Winter Tire Test for size 225/45R18 is a detailed analysis of winter tires, evaluating their performance in various conditions such as snow, ice, wet and dry roads. Auto Bild typically tests several brands and models, evaluating factors such as grip, braking performance, handling and comfort.
Size
215/50 R18
Season
Winter
Segment
Passenger car
tyre tests.
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Published
2023
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Braking distance in the wet m · ↓ lower is better ✓ UltraGrip Performance 3 has lowest — by 0,6 m before Pilot Alpin 5.
Braking distance in the dry m · ↓ lower is better ✓ Pilot Alpin 5 has lowest — by 0,8 m before WinterContact TS 870 P.
Aquaplaning km/h · ↑ higher is better ✓ UltraGrip Performance 3 has highest — by 1,7 km/h before Pilot Alpin 5.
Noise dB · ↓ lower is better ✓ Pilot Alpin 5 has lowest — by 0,8 dB before UltraGrip Performance 3.
AutoBild Winter Tire Test 225/45 R18 2023
21 products · click a column to sort| # | Tyre | Price from | Dry braking [m] ↕ | Dry manoeuvring [km/h] ↕ | Wet braking [m] ↕ | Wet manoeuvring [km/h] ↕ | Aquaplaning straight [km/h] ↕ | Aquaplaning cornering [m/s²] ↕ | Snow braking [m] ↕ | Snow manoeuvring [km/h] ↕ | Snow traction [N] ↕ | Volume [dB] ↕ | Wear [km] ↕ | Rolling resistance [kg/t] ↕ |
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| 1. | Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 ✕ Unavailable in size 215/50 R18 | — | 42.3 | 112.6 | 53.6 | 85.7 | 91.4 | 2.12 | 29.2 | 60.6 | 2944 | 70.6 | 41387 | 8.46 |
| 2. | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 ✓ Available in size 215/50 R18 | from 66 058 Ft | 43.6 | 110.7 | 53 | 85.5 | 93.1 | 2.4 | 30.1 | 59.7 | 2858 | 71.4 | 45500 | 8.71 |
| 3. | Continental WinterContact TS 870 P ✓ Available in size 215/50 R18 | from 73 732 Ft | 43.1 | 112.9 | 54.6 | 85.5 | 91.4 | 2.42 | 30.5 | 59.3 | 2830 | 72 | 36514 | 7.94 |
| 4. | BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 ✓ Available in size 215/50 R18 | from 54 857 Ft | 45.6 | 110.9 | 55 | 83 | 94.6 | 2.44 | 29.3 | 60 | 2883 | 71.7 | 39130 | 8.41 |
| 5. | Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 ✓ Available in size 215/50 R18 | from 69 115 Ft | 44.4 | 110.4 | 54.6 | 83.3 | 94.5 | 2.21 | 30.7 | 59 | 2848 | 72.8 | 38266 | 8.57 |
| 6. | Hankook Winter i cept evo3 ✓ Available in size 215/50 R18 | from 58 033 Ft | 43.8 | 112 | 55 | 84.3 | 94.9 | 2.88 | 30.3 | 57.7 | 2765 | 73.8 | 34407 | 8.79 |
| 7. | Dunlop Winter Sport 5 ✓ Available in size 215/50 R18 | from 58 653 Ft | 45.8 | 110.4 | 56.4 | 84 | 90.6 | 2.29 | 30.7 | 59.1 | 2755 | 74.1 | 39348 | 8.02 |
| 8. | Vredestein Wintrac Pro ✓ Available in size 215/50 R18 | from 55 490 Ft | 44.5 | 110.9 | 56.9 | 82.5 | 91.1 | 2.17 | 30.6 | 59.8 | 2768 | 73.6 | 31400 | 8.45 |
| 8. | Vredestein Wintrac Pro ✕ Unavailable in size 215/50 R18 | — | 44.5 | 110.9 | 56.9 | 82.5 | 91.1 | 2.17 | 30.6 | 59.8 | 2768 | 73.6 | 31400 | 8.45 |
| 9. | Barum Polaris 5 ✓ Available in size 215/50 R18 | from 42 448 Ft | 45.4 | 112.2 | 55.6 | 81.4 | 91.2 | 2.11 | 31 | 59.5 | 2756 | 72.7 | 42401 | 7.47 |
| 10. | Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 ✕ Unavailable in size 215/50 R18 | — | 44.4 | 112.1 | 49.1 | 86.8 | 93.2 | 2.55 | 30.9 | 57 | 2780 | 73 | 34421 | 8.08 |
| 11. | Kleber Krisalp HP3 ✓ Available in size 215/50 R18 | from 55 351 Ft | 45.6 | 110.2 | 54.9 | 81.7 | 94.7 | 2.34 | 29.3 | 59.9 | 2861 | 70.8 | 33916 | 8.43 |
| 12. | Uniroyal WinterExpert ✓ Available in size 215/50 R18 | from 53 224 Ft | 47.1 | 110.4 | 54.7 | 82.9 | 91 | 2.33 | 30.7 | 58.8 | 2759 | 72.2 | 40504 | 8.24 |
| 13. | Laufenn I Fit+ ✕ Unavailable in size 215/50 R18 | — | 44.8 | 110 | 54.9 | 82.1 | 88.7 | 1.8 | 30.6 | 59.2 | 2830 | 72 | 34139 | 8.05 |
| 14. | Paxaro Inverno ✕ Unavailable in size 215/50 R18 | — | 45.8 | 111.3 | 55.9 | 81.9 | 92.1 | 2.18 | 30.4 | 57.5 | 2737 | 71.7 | 35549 | 8.65 |
| 15. | Toyo Observe S 944 ✓ Available in size 215/50 R18 | from 49 578 Ft | 44.5 | 111.8 | 55.8 | 80.3 | 90.9 | 2.22 | 30.8 | 57.4 | 2763 | 73 | 44312 | 8.11 |
| 16. | Semperit Speed Grip 5 ✓ Available in size 215/50 R18 | from 59 868 Ft | 46.6 | 111.4 | 56.1 | 79.5 | 92.4 | 2.16 | 31.3 | 58.1 | 2646 | 72 | 44476 | 8.48 |
| 17. | Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro ✕ Unavailable in size 215/50 R18 | — | 44.1 | 111.6 | 56.2 | 83.9 | 90.5 | 2 | 31.3 | 56.9 | 2571 | 72.6 | 29534 | 9 |
| 18. | Debica Frigo HP2 ✕ Unavailable in size 215/50 R18 | — | 46.8 | 109.4 | 57.7 | 82.1 | 89 | 2.03 | 30.1 | 59.8 | 2782 | 75.3 | 36609 | 8.79 |
| 19. | Viking Wintech ✕ Unavailable in size 215/50 R18 | — | 46.2 | 111.5 | 56.2 | 81.1 | 85.7 | 1.59 | 31 | 59 | 2769 | 71.7 | 36846 | 8.23 |
| 20. | Firestone Winterhawk 4 ✓ Available in size 215/50 R18 | from 43 722 Ft | 46.5 | 108.9 | 53 | 84 | 91.7 | 2.21 | 31 | 58.7 | 2785 | 71.9 | 37820 | 8.76 |
Dry braking [m]
Dry manoeuvring [km/h]
Wet braking [m]
Wet manoeuvring [km/h]
Aquaplaning straight [km/h]
Aquaplaning cornering [m/s²]
Snow braking [m]
Snow manoeuvring [km/h]
Snow traction [N]
Volume [dB]
Wear [km]
Rolling resistance [kg/t]
The Auto Bild 2023 Winter Tire Test for size 225/45R18 is a detailed analysis of winter tires, evaluating their performance in various conditions such as snow, ice, wet and dry roads. Auto Bild typically tests several brands and models, evaluating factors such as grip, braking performance, handling and comfort.