AutoBild Winter Tire Test 225/45 R18 2023
Your size: 195/65 R15 — 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
195/65 R15
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.
Noise dB · ↓ lower is better ✓ Pilot Alpin 5 has lowest — by 0,8 dB before UltraGrip Performance 3.
Estimated mileage km · ↑ higher is better ✓ UltraGrip Performance 3 has highest — by 13 439 km before WinterContact TS 870 P.
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 195/65 R15 | — | 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 195/65 R15 | from 30 284 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 ✕ Unavailable in size 195/65 R15 | — | 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 195/65 R15 | from 23 801 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 ✕ Unavailable in size 195/65 R15 | — | 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 ✕ Unavailable in size 195/65 R15 | — | 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 ✕ Unavailable in size 195/65 R15 | — | 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 ✕ Unavailable in size 195/65 R15 | — | 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 195/65 R15 | — | 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 ✕ Unavailable in size 195/65 R15 | — | 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 ✓ Available in size 195/65 R15 | from 29 093 Ft | 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 195/65 R15 | from 25 972 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 195/65 R15 | from 24 023 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 195/65 R15 | — | 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 195/65 R15 | — | 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 ✕ Unavailable in size 195/65 R15 | — | 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 195/65 R15 | from 24 413 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 195/65 R15 | — | 44.1 | 111.6 | 56.2 | 83.9 | 90.5 | 2 | 31.3 | 56.9 | 2571 | 72.6 | 29534 | 9 |
| 18. | Debica Frigo HP2 ✓ Available in size 195/65 R15 | from 24 155 Ft | 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 195/65 R15 | — | 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 195/65 R15 | from 24 641 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.