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Winter tyres 235/45 R18 with the best score (2026)

PTI (Pneutesty Index) compares tyres available in size 235/45 R18 solely on measurements from independent tests. Customer reviews are not included.

Standard

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

Winter
9.1 Test winner — ranked 1st–3rd 2×
235/45R18 98V NOKIAN TYRES SNOWPROOF 3P ,XL ,Rim guard ,3PMSF ,Aramid
Nokian Tyres - Premium
235/45R18 98V NOKIAN TYRES SNOWPROOF 3P ,XL ,Rim guard ,3PMSF ,Aramid
Standard
Rolling resistance C Wet grip B Noise B
from 55 652 Ft
Winter
8.7 Test winner — ranked 1st–3rd 2×
235/45R18 98V MICHELIN ALPIN 7 ,XL ,RP ,3PMSF
Michelin - Premium
235/45R18 98V MICHELIN ALPIN 7 ,XL ,RP ,3PMSF
Standard
Rolling resistance C Wet grip B Noise B
from 70 792 Ft
Winter
8.6 Test winner — ranked 1st–3rd
235/45R18 98V BRIDGESTONE BLIZZAK 6 ,XL ,RP ,3PMSF ,Enliten
Bridgestone - Premium
235/45R18 98V BRIDGESTONE BLIZZAK 6 ,XL ,RP ,3PMSF ,Enliten
Standard
Rolling resistance C Wet grip B Noise B
from 62 282 Ft

Standard-sport

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

Winter
9.7 Test winner — ranked 1st–3rd 13×
235/45R18 98V GOODYEAR ULTRAGRIP PERFORMANCE 3 ,XL ,RP ,3PMSF
Goodyear - Premium
235/45R18 98V GOODYEAR ULTRAGRIP PERFORMANCE 3 ,XL ,RP ,3PMSF
Standard-sport
Rolling resistance C Wet grip C Noise B
from 67 119 Ft
Winter
8.9 Test winner — ranked 1st–3rd 5×
235/45R18 98V BRIDGESTONE LM005 XL RP
Bridgestone - Premium
235/45R18 98V BRIDGESTONE LM005 XL RP
Standard-sport
Rolling resistance C Wet grip A Noise B
from 65 310 Ft
Winter
8.5 Good on the test — ranked 4th–6th
235/45R18 98V GOODYEAR ULTRAGRIP PERFORMANCE + XL RP SCT
Goodyear - Premium
235/45R18 98V GOODYEAR ULTRAGRIP PERFORMANCE + XL RP SCT
Standard-sport
Rolling resistance C Wet grip B Noise B
from 64 508 Ft

Sport

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

Winter
10 Test winner — ranked 1st–3rd 4×
235/45R18 98V MICHELIN PILOT ALPIN 5 ,XL ,RP ,3PMSF
Michelin - Premium
235/45R18 98V MICHELIN PILOT ALPIN 5 ,XL ,RP ,3PMSF
Sport
Rolling resistance C Wet grip B Noise A
from 75 751 Ft
Winter
9.2 Test winner — ranked 1st–3rd 2×
235/45R18 98V PIRELLI P ZERO WINTER 2 ,XL ,RP ,3PMSF
Pirelli - Premium
235/45R18 98V PIRELLI P ZERO WINTER 2 ,XL ,RP ,3PMSF
Sport
Rolling resistance C Wet grip A Noise B
from 65 947 Ft
Winter
9.1 Test winner — ranked 1st–3rd 10×
235/45R18 98V CONTINENTAL WINTERCONTACT TS 870 P ,XL ,FR ,3PMSF
Continental - Premium
235/45R18 98V CONTINENTAL WINTERCONTACT TS 870 P ,XL ,FR ,3PMSF
Sport
Rolling resistance C Wet grip B Noise B
from 65 438 Ft