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Winter tyres 245/40 R18 with the best score (2026)

Sorted by score from independent tests and reviews — with prices from verified shops.

Standard

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

Winter
9.6 Test winner — ranked 1st–3rd
245/40R18 97V BRIDGESTONE BLIZZAK 6 ,XL ,RP ,3PMSF ,Enliten
Bridgestone - Premium
245/40R18 97V BRIDGESTONE BLIZZAK 6 ,XL ,RP ,3PMSF ,Enliten
Standard
Rolling resistance C Wet grip B Noise B
from 56 773 Ft
Winter
9.3
245/40R18 97V MICHELIN ALPIN 7 ,XL ,RP ,3PMSF
Michelin - Premium
245/40R18 97V MICHELIN ALPIN 7 ,XL ,RP ,3PMSF
Standard
Rolling resistance C Wet grip B Noise B
from 62 622 Ft
Winter
9.2 Test winner — ranked 1st–3rd
245/40R18 97V HANKOOK W330 WINTER I*CEPT EVO3 ,XL ,RP ,3PMSF
Hankook - Upper mid-range
245/40R18 97V HANKOOK W330 WINTER I*CEPT EVO3 ,XL ,RP ,3PMSF
Standard
Rolling resistance C Wet grip B Noise B
from 47 142 Ft

Standard-sport

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

Winter
9.4 Test winner — ranked 1st–3rd 10×
245/40R18 97V GOODYEAR ULTRAGRIP PERFORMANCE 3 ,XL ,RP ,3PMSF
Goodyear - Premium
245/40R18 97V GOODYEAR ULTRAGRIP PERFORMANCE 3 ,XL ,RP ,3PMSF
Standard-sport
Rolling resistance C Wet grip C Noise B
from 60 993 Ft
Winter
9.1 Test winner — ranked 1st–3rd
245/40R18 97W VREDESTEIN WINTRAC PRO+ ,XL ,FSL ,3PMSF
Vredestein - Premium
245/40R18 97W VREDESTEIN WINTRAC PRO+ ,XL ,FSL ,3PMSF
Standard-sport
Rolling resistance D Wet grip C Noise B
from 51 528 Ft
Winter
9.1 Test winner — ranked 1st–3rd 5×
245/40R18 97V BRIDGESTONE LM005 XL RP
Bridgestone - Premium
245/40R18 97V BRIDGESTONE LM005 XL RP
Standard-sport
Rolling resistance C Wet grip A Noise B
from 56 369 Ft

Sport

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

Winter
9.8 Test winner — ranked 1st–3rd 2×
245/40R18 97V PIRELLI P ZERO WINTER 2 ,XL ,RP ,3PMSF
Pirelli - Premium
245/40R18 97V PIRELLI P ZERO WINTER 2 ,XL ,RP ,3PMSF
Sport
Rolling resistance C Wet grip A Noise B
from 57 713 Ft
Winter
9.5 Test winner — ranked 1st–3rd 4×
245/40R18 97V MICHELIN PILOT ALPIN 5 ,XL ,RP ,3PMSF
Michelin - Premium
245/40R18 97V MICHELIN PILOT ALPIN 5 ,XL ,RP ,3PMSF
Sport
Rolling resistance D Wet grip B Noise B
from 64 313 Ft
Winter
9.3 Test winner — ranked 1st–3rd 8×
245/40R18 97V CONTINENTAL WINTERCONTACT TS 870 P ,XL ,FR ,3PMSF
Continental - Premium
245/40R18 97V CONTINENTAL WINTERCONTACT TS 870 P ,XL ,FR ,3PMSF
Sport
Rolling resistance C Wet grip B Noise B
from 62 017 Ft