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Winter tyres 225/45 R18 with the best score (2026)

PTI (Pneutesty Index) rates every tyre against all tyres of the season using measurements from independent tests and, for tyres with few tests, the brand's class as well; here we list those available in size 225/45 R18. Customer reviews are not included.

Standard

Normal tread life · Normal fuel use · Balanced in the wet

Winter
9.7 Test winner — ranked 1st–3rd 3×
225/45R18 95V PIRELLI CINTURATO WINTER 3 ,XL ,RP ,3PMSF
Pirelli - Premium
225/45R18 95V PIRELLI CINTURATO WINTER 3 ,XL ,RP ,3PMSF
Standard
Rolling resistance C Wet grip A Noise B
from 60 491 Ft
Winter
9.1 Test winner — ranked 1st–3rd 2×
225/45R18 95V NOKIAN TYRES SNOWPROOF 3P ,XL ,Rim guard ,3PMSF ,Aramid
Nokian Tyres - Premium
225/45R18 95V NOKIAN TYRES SNOWPROOF 3P ,XL ,Rim guard ,3PMSF ,Aramid
Standard
Rolling resistance B Wet grip B Noise B
from 52 767 Ft
Winter
9.1 Test winner — ranked 1st–3rd 2×
225/45R18 95V BRIDGESTONE BLIZZAK 6 ,XL ,RP ,3PMSF ,Enliten
Bridgestone - Premium
225/45R18 95V BRIDGESTONE BLIZZAK 6 ,XL ,RP ,3PMSF ,Enliten
Standard
Rolling resistance C Wet grip B Noise B
from 58 264 Ft

Standard-sport

Normal tread life · Slightly higher fuel use · Surer in the wet

Winter
9.6 Test winner — ranked 1st–3rd 13×
225/45R18 95V GOODYEAR ULTRAGRIP PERFORMANCE 3 ,XL ,RP ,3PMSF
Goodyear - Premium
225/45R18 95V GOODYEAR ULTRAGRIP PERFORMANCE 3 ,XL ,RP ,3PMSF
Standard-sport
Rolling resistance C Wet grip B Noise B
from 61 359 Ft
Winter
9.4 Test winner — ranked 1st–3rd 5×
225/45R18 95H BRIDGESTONE BLIZZAK LM005 ,XL ,MO ,3PMSF
Bridgestone - Premium
225/45R18 95H BRIDGESTONE BLIZZAK LM005 ,XL ,MO ,3PMSF
Standard-sport
Rolling resistance B Wet grip A Noise B
from 63 133 Ft
Winter
7.9 Test winner — ranked 1st–3rd
225/45R18 95W VREDESTEIN WINTRAC PRO+ ,XL ,FSL ,3PMSF
Vredestein - Premium
225/45R18 95W VREDESTEIN WINTRAC PRO+ ,XL ,FSL ,3PMSF
Standard-sport
Rolling resistance C Wet grip C Noise B
from 47 898 Ft

Sport

Shorter tread life · Higher fuel use · Better in the wet

Winter
10 Test winner — ranked 1st–3rd 7×
225/45R18 95V MICHELIN PILOT ALPIN 5 ,XL ,RP ,3PMSF
Michelin - Premium
225/45R18 95V MICHELIN PILOT ALPIN 5 ,XL ,RP ,3PMSF
Sport
Rolling resistance D Wet grip B Noise A
from 63 991 Ft
Winter
9.3 Test winner — ranked 1st–3rd 10×
225/45R18 95V CONTINENTAL WINTERCONTACT TS 870 P ,XL ,FR ,3PMSF
Continental - Premium
225/45R18 95V CONTINENTAL WINTERCONTACT TS 870 P ,XL ,FR ,3PMSF
Sport
Rolling resistance C Wet grip B Noise B
from 61 027 Ft
Winter
8.1
225/45R18 95H CONTINENTAL WINTERCONTACT TS 850 P ,XL ,FR ,SSR ,MOE ,3PMSF
Continental - Premium
225/45R18 95H CONTINENTAL WINTERCONTACT TS 850 P ,XL ,FR ,SSR ,MOE ,3PMSF
Sport
Rolling resistance D Wet grip C Noise B
from 64 310 Ft