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235/50 R18 - Best winter tyres 2024 - market overview, tests, reviews

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Falken EuroWinter HS01 235/50 R18 101 V 80%
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Best winter tyres in tests (2024)

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Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

  • Exceptional traction on snow
  • Great handling on snow
  • Exceptional handling on the wet
  • Low drive-by noise levels
  • Great handling on dry roads
    • -
/100%
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
2
2023Autobild225/45 R18-
1
2023Tyre Reviews225/45 R18Test winner
1
2023Autobild225/45 R18Test winner
3
2023Sport Auto225/40 R18Very good
1
2023Autobild225/40 R18Test winner
1
2022AutoMotorSport245/45 R19Very good
4
2022Autobild245/40 R19Good
2
2021Autobild225/45 R18Test winner
2
2021Tyre Reviews225/40 R18Test winner
2
2020Autobild245/45 R18-
1
2020Autobild245/45 R18Exemplary
1
2020ADAC235/55 R17Good
3
2020Autobild225/40 R18Exemplary

£259
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/99%

GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3

  • Exceptional handling on the wet
  • Very good aquaplaning resistance
  • Short braking distance on snow
  • Great handling on dry roads
  • Exceptional traction on snow
    • -
/99%
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
1
2023Autobild225/40 R18Test winner
2
2023Sport Auto225/40 R18Very good
3
2023Autoexpress225/45 R17Recommended
2
2023Autobild225/45 R18Exemplary
3
2023Autobild225/45 R18-
5
2023Tyre Reviews225/45 R18Highly recommended
2
2023Automotorsport255/45 R20Very good

£215
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 ( 235/50 R18 101V XL EVR )In stockFree shipping
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/69%

Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 X W330A

  • Short braking distance on snow
  • Short braking distance on dry roads
  • Exceptional traction on snow
  • Short braking distance on wet roads
  • Great handling on snow
    • -
/69%
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
6
2023Autobild225/60 R18Good
2
2023ARBÖ235/55 R18Recommended
3
2023Tyre Reviews235/60 R18Highly recommended
6
2021Autobild235/55 R18Good
9
2021Autozeitung235/55 R18-

£180
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/99%

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

  • Exceptional handling on the wet
  • Very good aquaplaning resistance
  • Short braking distance on snow
  • Great handling on dry roads
  • Exceptional traction on snow
    • -
/99%
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
1
2023Autobild225/40 R18Test winner
2
2023Sport Auto225/40 R18Very good
3
2023Autoexpress225/45 R17Recommended
2
2023Autobild225/45 R18Exemplary
3
2023Autobild225/45 R18-
5
2023Tyre Reviews225/45 R18Highly recommended
2
2023Automotorsport255/45 R20Very good

£215
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/100%

Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5

  • Exceptional traction on snow
  • Great handling on snow
  • Exceptional handling on the wet
  • Low drive-by noise levels
  • Great handling on dry roads
    • -
/100%
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
2
2023Autobild225/45 R18-
1
2023Tyre Reviews225/45 R18Test winner
1
2023Autobild225/45 R18Test winner
3
2023Sport Auto225/40 R18Very good
1
2023Autobild225/40 R18Test winner
1
2022AutoMotorSport245/45 R19Very good
4
2022Autobild245/40 R19Good
2
2021Autobild225/45 R18Test winner
2
2021Tyre Reviews225/40 R18Test winner
2
2020Autobild245/45 R18-
1
2020Autobild245/45 R18Exemplary
1
2020ADAC235/55 R17Good
3
2020Autobild225/40 R18Exemplary

£259
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 ( 235/50 R18 101V XL )In stockFree shipping
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/92%

Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005

  • Very good aquaplaning resistance
  • Short braking distance on wet roads
  • Exceptional traction on snow
  • Exceptional handling on the wet
  • Short braking distance on snow
    • -
/92%
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
1
2023Automotorsport255/45 R20Outstanding
6
2023ADAC205/60 R16Good
1
2023Sport Auto225/40 R18Very good
5
2023Autobild225/40 R18Good
2
2023Autoexpress225/45 R17Recommended
15
2023ADAC225/45 R17Satisfactory
1
2023Autobild225/45 R18-
1
2023Tyre Reviews225/45 R18Test winner
10
2023Autobild225/45 R18Satisfactory
8
2023Autobild225/60 R18Conditionally recommended
1
2023ARBÖ235/55 R18Highly recommended
3
2023Tyre Reviews235/60 R18Highly recommended
6
2022ADAC215/60 R16Satisfactory
6
2022Autobild215/55 R17Good
1
2022Autobild215/55 R17-
7
2022ADAC185/65 R15Satisfactory
1
2022Tyre Reviews225/45 R17Test winner
2
2022Autoklub ČR225/45 R17-
2
2022Autozeitung225/45 R17Highly recommended
2
2022Autoexpress225/45 R19-
1
2022Autobild245/40 R19Exemplary
4
2022AutoMotorSport245/45 R19Very good
5
2021Autobild205/55 R16Good
3
2021Autobild235/55 R18Good
1
2021Autozeitung235/55 R18Highly recommended
1
2021AutoMotorSport195/55 R16Very good
7
2021ADAC195/65 R15Satisfactory
1
2021Autobild205/55 R16-
4
2021Tyre Reviews225/40 R18-
2
2021TÜV225/45 R17-
4
2021Autobild225/45 R18Good
5
2021ADAC225/50 R17Satisfactory
1
2020ADAC205/55 R16Good
1
2020Autoklub ČR205/55 R16-
2
2020Autoexpress205/55 R16-
3
2020Használtautó.hu205/55 R16-
1
2020Autobild225/40 R18Exemplary
1
2020ACE225/50 R17Highly recommended
2
2020Autobild225/55 R17Exemplary
7
2020ADAC235/55 R17Satisfactory
1
2020Autobild245/45 R18-
2
2020Autobild245/45 R18Exemplary
1
2020AutoMotorSport225/50 R17Very good
2
2019Automotorsport215/55 R17Very good
5
2019Autobild225/45 R17Exemplary
1
2019Autobild225/45 R17-
2
2019Autobild215/60 R17Good

£209
Bridgestone Blizzak LM 005 ( 235/50 R18 101V XL EVc )In stockFree shipping
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/88%

GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+

  • Very good aquaplaning resistance
  • Exceptional traction on snow
  • Short braking distance on snow
  • Exceptional handling on the wet
  • Great handling on snow
    • -
/88%
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
3
2023ADAC225/45 R17Good
3
2023ADAC205/60 R16Good
3
2022ADAC215/60 R16Good
4
2022Autobild215/55 R17-
3
2022Autobild215/55 R17Exemplary
5
2021Tyre Reviews225/40 R18-
3
2021TÜV225/45 R17-
6
2021Autobild225/45 R18Good
3
2021ADAC225/50 R17Good
1
2021Autobild235/55 R18Exemplary
8
2020Autobild245/45 R18-
3
2020Autobild245/45 R18Exemplary
6
2020Autoexpress205/55 R16-
4
2020Autobild225/40 R18Exemplary
3
2020ACE225/50 R17Recommended
5
2020AutoMotorSport225/50 R17Good
1
2020Autobild225/55 R17Exemplary
3
2020ADAC235/55 R17Satisfactory
1
2019Autobild255/35 R19Exemplary
2
2019Autobild225/45 R17-
2
2019Autobild225/45 R17Exemplary
1
2019Automotorsport215/55 R17Very good

£132
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance + ( 235/50 R18 101V XL EVR )In stockFree shipping
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/84%
/84%
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
3
2023Autobild225/60 R18Exemplary
7
2023ARBÖ235/55 R18Recommended
6
2023Tyre Reviews235/60 R18Recommended

£186
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2 ( 235/50 R18 101V XL )In stockFree shipping
£186 Buy
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/85%

Kleber Krisalp HP3

  • Short braking distance on snow
  • Exceptional traction on snow
  • Great handling on snow
  • Very good aquaplaning resistance
  • Exceptional handling on the wet
    • -
/85%
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
11
2023Autobild225/45 R18Satisfactory
4
2023Autobild225/45 R18-
10
2023ADAC205/60 R16Satisfactory
11
2022Autobild215/55 R17Good
16
2022Autobild215/55 R17-
7
2022ADAC215/60 R16Satisfactory
8
2022Tyre Reviews225/45 R17-
4
2021ADAC225/50 R17Satisfactory
11
2021Autobild205/55 R16-
3
2021Autobild205/55 R16Exemplary
7
2020Autobild245/45 R18-
5
2020Autobild245/45 R18Exemplary
8
2020ADAC235/55 R17Satisfactory
15
2019Autobild225/45 R17Satisfactory
8
2019Autobild225/45 R17-
2
2019ADAC185/65 R15Highly recommended
3
2018Autobild195/65 R15Exemplary
6
2018Autobild195/65 R15-
4
2018ADAC205/55 R16Satisfactory
3
2018Sportscars245/45 R18Exemplary
10
2017Autobild225/50 R17-
9
2017Autobild225/50 R17Good
3
2017ADAC195/65 R15Good

£183
Kleber Krisalp HP 3 ( 235/50 R18 101V XL )In stockFree shipping
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/81%

Vredestein Wintrac Pro

  • Exceptional handling on the wet
  • Short braking distance on wet roads
  • Very good aquaplaning resistance
  • Short braking distance on dry roads
  • Exceptional traction on snow
    • -
/81%
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
6
2023Automotorsport255/45 R20Good
5
2023Sport Auto225/40 R18Good
7
2023Autobild225/40 R18Good
5
2023ADAC225/45 R17Satisfactory
7
2023Autoexpress225/45 R17-
8
2023Autobild225/45 R18Good
8
2023Tyre Reviews225/45 R18-
17
2023Autobild225/45 R18-
5
2023Autobild225/60 R18Good
20
2022Autobild215/55 R17-
4
2022Autoklub ČR225/45 R17-
5
2022Autozeitung225/45 R17Highly recommended
6
2022Tyre Reviews225/45 R17-
6
2022Autobild245/40 R19Satisfactory
3
2022AutoMotorSport245/45 R19Very good
12
2022Autobild215/55 R17Good
4
2021Autozeitung235/55 R18Highly recommended
4
2021Autobild235/55 R18Good
8
2021ADAC225/50 R17Satisfactory
3
2021Autobild225/45 R18Exemplary
5
2020Autobild225/40 R18Exemplary
3
2020AutoMotorSport225/50 R17Very good
8
2020ACE225/50 R17Recommended
4
2020Autobild225/55 R17Exemplary
5
2020ADAC235/55 R17Satisfactory
6
2020Autobild245/45 R18-
12
2020Autobild245/45 R18Good
2
2019Autobild255/35 R19Exemplary
6
2019Autobild225/45 R17-
6
2019Autobild225/45 R17Exemplary
3
2019Automotorsport215/55 R17Very good
1
2018Sportscars245/45 R18Exemplary

£197
Vredestein Wintrac Pro ( 235/50 R18 101V XL )In stockFree shipping
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/69%

Firestone Winterhawk 4

  • Great handling on snow
  • Short braking distance on snow
  • Very good aquaplaning resistance
  • Exceptional handling on the wet
  • Short braking distance on wet roads
    • -
/69%
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
9
2023Autobild225/60 R18Not recommended
20
2023Autobild225/45 R18Not recommended
6
2023Autobild225/45 R18-
7
2023ADAC205/60 R16Good
5
2022AutoMotorSport245/45 R19Good
16
2022Autobild215/55 R17Satisfactory
14
2022Autobild215/55 R17-
9
2022ADAC185/65 R15Satisfactory
5
2021Autozeitung235/55 R18Highly recommended
12
2021ADAC225/50 R17Satisfactory
10
2021Autobild205/55 R16Satisfactory
5
2021Autobild205/55 R16-
7
2020Használtautó.hu205/55 R16-

£175
Firestone Winterhawk 4 ( 235/50 R18 101V XL EVc )In stockFree shipping
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/60%

Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro

  • Exceptional handling on the wet
  • Short braking distance on dry roads
  • Great handling on dry roads
    • -
/60%
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
9
2023Autobild225/40 R18Satisfactory
9
2023Sport Auto225/40 R18Satisfactory
10
2023Tyre Reviews225/45 R18-
17
2023Autobild225/45 R18Conditionally recommended
20
2023Autobild225/45 R18-
7
2023Autobild225/60 R18Satisfactory
7
2023Automotorsport255/45 R20Satisfactory

£148
235/50R18 101V XL Falken Eurowinter HS02 Pro 235/50R18 101V XL | Protyre - Van Tyres - Winter TyresIn stockFree shipping
£148 Buy
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£171
Falken EUROWINTER HS02PRO ( 235/50 R18 101V XL, NBLK )In stockFree shipping
£171 Buy
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/73%

Uniroyal WinterExpert

  • Exceptional traction on snow
    • -
/73%
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
14
2023ADAC205/60 R16Satisfactory
11
2023Autobild225/45 R18-
12
2023Autobild225/45 R18Satisfactory
17
2022Autobild215/55 R17-
19
2022Autobild215/55 R17Satisfactory
14
2022ADAC215/60 R16Satisfactory
7
2022AutoMotorSport245/45 R19Sufficient

£146
Uniroyal WinterExpert ( 235/50 R18 101V XL EVc )In stockFree shipping
£146 Buy
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/85%

Kleber KRISALP HP3

  • Short braking distance on snow
  • Exceptional traction on snow
  • Great handling on snow
  • Very good aquaplaning resistance
  • Exceptional handling on the wet
    • -
/85%
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
11
2023Autobild225/45 R18Satisfactory
4
2023Autobild225/45 R18-
10
2023ADAC205/60 R16Satisfactory
11
2022Autobild215/55 R17Good
16
2022Autobild215/55 R17-
7
2022ADAC215/60 R16Satisfactory
8
2022Tyre Reviews225/45 R17-
4
2021ADAC225/50 R17Satisfactory
11
2021Autobild205/55 R16-
3
2021Autobild205/55 R16Exemplary
7
2020Autobild245/45 R18-
5
2020Autobild245/45 R18Exemplary
8
2020ADAC235/55 R17Satisfactory
15
2019Autobild225/45 R17Satisfactory
8
2019Autobild225/45 R17-
2
2019ADAC185/65 R15Highly recommended
3
2018Autobild195/65 R15Exemplary
6
2018Autobild195/65 R15-
4
2018ADAC205/55 R16Satisfactory
3
2018Sportscars245/45 R18Exemplary
10
2017Autobild225/50 R17-
9
2017Autobild225/50 R17Good
3
2017ADAC195/65 R15Good

£183
Kleber Krisalp HP 3 ( 235/50 R18 101V XL )In stockFree shipping
£183 Buy
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/61%

Kumho WinterCraft WP52

  • Short braking distance on snow
    • -
/61%
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
7
2023Autobild225/40 R18Good
9
2023ADAC225/45 R17Satisfactory
9
2023Tyre Reviews225/45 R18-
25
2023Autobild225/45 R18-
17
2022Autobild215/55 R17Satisfactory
19
2022Autobild215/55 R17-

£147
Kumho WinterCraft WP52 ( 235/50 R18 101V XL )In stockFree shipping
£147 Buy
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/73%

Semperit Speed-Grip 5

  • Very good aquaplaning resistance
  • Short braking distance on snow
    • -
/73%
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
6
2023ADAC225/45 R17Satisfactory
16
2023Autobild225/45 R18Satisfactory
19
2023Autobild225/45 R18-
3
2022ADAC185/65 R15Good
10
2022Autobild215/55 R17Good
5
2022Tyre Reviews225/45 R17-

£162
Semperit Speed-Grip 5 ( 235/50 R18 101V XL EVc )In stockFree shipping
£162 Buy
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/76%

Fulda Kristall Control HP2

  • Very good aquaplaning resistance
  • Short braking distance on snow
  • Exceptional traction on snow
  • Good value for the money
  • Great handling on dry roads
    • -
/76%
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
23
2023Autobild225/45 R18-
9
2023ADAC205/60 R16Satisfactory
6
2022Autozeitung225/45 R17-
18
2022Autobild215/55 R17-
16
2021Autobild205/55 R16Satisfactory
18
2021Autobild205/55 R16-
11
2021ADAC225/50 R17Satisfactory
17
2020Autobild245/45 R18-
11
2020Autobild245/45 R18Good
6
2020ACE225/50 R17Recommended
18
2019Autobild225/45 R17-
12
2019Autobild225/45 R17Good
7
2018ADAC205/55 R16Satisfactory
4
2018Autobild195/65 R15Exemplary
2
2018Autobild195/65 R15-
8
2017Sportscars225/40 R18Satisfactory
5
2017AutoMotorSport225/45 R18Recommended
7
2017Autobild225/50 R17Good
14
2017Autobild225/50 R17-
9
2017ADAC215/65 R16Satisfactory

£163
Fulda Kristall Control HP2 ( 235/50 R18 101V XL )In stockFree shipping
£163 Buy
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235/50 R18 tyre test

Best tyres in your size

235/50 R18 tyre ranking based on test results

Tests usually don't cover the whole market - here is our selection what not to miss when shopping for tyres in this size.
#NameOur ratingTested in this dimensionTested in same width dimensionSegmentPrice
1. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
76.4%
89.7%
89.5%
78.2%
Premium £259
101 H + 1
2. Continental WinterContact TS 850P SUV
87.1%
84.2%
89%
78.5%
Premium
3. Pirelli SCORPION WINTER! Newer model available: Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
78.7%
86.3%
94%
69.6%
Premium
4. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+! Newer model available: GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
84.6%
92.6%
80.2%
85.4%
Premium £132
101 V
5. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
92.2%
79.8%
84.4%
83.1%
Premium £209
101 V
6. Kleber KRISALP HP3
77.6%
89.7%
74.8%
79.7%
Upper-middle £183
101 V
7. Nokian WR SUV 4
69.5%
85.9%
88.6%
72.8%
Upper-middle
8. Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen-1! Newer model available: GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
82.9%
92.2%
82.8%
75.3%
Premium
9. Dunlop Winter Sport 5
82.7%
92%
82.4%
79.3%
Premium
10. Michelin PILOT ALPIN PA4
87.4%
91.3%
89.3%
Premium
11. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
72.6%
95.5%
73.9%
85.2%
Upper-middle
12. Pirelli WINTER SOTTOZERO Serie III
Premium
13. Firestone Winterhawk 4
79.3%
88.5%
72.7%
81.5%
Upper-middle £174
101 V
14. Nokian WR SUV 3
87.9%
90.2%
94.9%
Upper-middle
15. Semperit Speed-Grip 3! Newer model available: Semperit Speed-Grip 5
78.1%
77.2%
71.3%
79.7%
Lowcost
16. Fulda Kristall Control HP2
71.4%
85.5%
74.3%
72.7%
Lowcost £163
101 V
17. Falken EuroWinter HS01! Newer model available: Falken EuroWinter HS02
78.2%
74.2%
74.2%
77.1%
Upper-middle £123
101 V
18. Nokian WR Snowproof P
66.1%
79.2%
92.3%
Upper-middle £182
101 V
19. Toyo Snowprox S954
78.8%
70.6%
92.2%
82.7%
Upper-middle
20. Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 X W330A
78%
87.7%
85.5%
77.4%
Upper-middle £180
101 V
21. Kumho WinterCraft WP71
81.9%
76.7%
78%
Upper-middle £138
101 V
22. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 SUV
Upper-middle
23. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-80 EVO
66.3%
92%
85%
Premium
24. Firestone Destination Winter
Upper-middle
25. Hankook Winter i*cept evo2 SUV W320
Upper-middle £156
101 V
26. Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7
76.8%
77.4%
77.5%
94.5%
Lowcost £150
101 V + 1
27. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-32
Premium
28. Nexen WinGuard Sport
Lowcost
29. Uniroyal WinterExpert
63.8%
77.5%
71.5%
75.2%
Upper-middle £146
101 V
30. Nokian WR A4
66.1%
77.4%
80.7%
Upper-middle
31. Yokohama BluEarth winter V905
81.6%
70.5%
85.4%
Upper-middle £169
101 V
32. Matador MP93 Nordicca
Lowcost
33. Fortune Fsr901
Lowcost
34. Matador MP92 Sibir Snow! Newer model available: Matador MP93 Nordicca
72.1%
80.3%
76.9%
Lowcost
35. Imperial SnowDragon 3
Lowcost

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