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Apollo Mid-range

ASPIRE XP WINTER

7.4 Average
PTI – Pneutesty Index
✓ 6 tyre tests
PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 235/55 R18 among 46 available
tested in R18 noise and comfort: only 20 % measured
Rolling resistance Wet grip Noise
Price from
124,42 €
in 235/55 R18
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Which sizes it's made in

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Widthin millimetres
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ProfileAspect ratio (%)
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Rim diameterin inches
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Load capacityLI index

Load index (LI) — You must keep the LI at least as high as stated in the vehicle registration document for the specific tyre size. A higher LI (load index) is permitted by law.

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SpeedSI index

Speed index (SI) — For winter (3PMSF) tyres, the SI may be either higher or lower than stated in the vehicle registration document.

Tyre variants (1)

Your size 235/55 R18 104H XL EAN: 8714692811418 SAP: AL23555018HAXWA02
APOLLO ASPIRE XP WINTER FSL
Rolling resistanceC Wet gripB NoiseB Price from 124,42 €
Reinforced profile Reinforced profile M+S M+S 3PMSF 3PMSF Rim protection Rim protection
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Where to buy

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Current prices for size 235/55 R18.

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Rating and verdict

How the Apollo ASPIRE XP WINTER evaluated

7.4 Average
PTI – Pneutesty Index 7,4 / 10 PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 235/55 R18 among 46 available
tested in R18 noise and comfort: only 20 % measured incomplete measurement: comfort from noise only ranking not certain yet (17.–31.)
✓ Disciplines
Snow from 11 measurements · 8 tests
beats 17 of 56
31 −1,5 %
Breakdown „Snow“
snow braking 6 tests
beats 15 of 56
28 −1,0 %
snow traction 3 tests
beats 8 of 51
12 −2,0 %
snow handling 2 tests
beats 20 of 50
34 ≈ average
Wet from 15 measurements · 8 tests
beats 32 of 61
53 +2,0 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking 6 tests
beats 32 of 61
66 +3,0 %
Aquaplaning 4 tests
beats 37 of 54
73 +5,2 %
wet handling 3 tests
beats 32 of 51
69 ≈ average
Dry from 6 measurements · 4 tests
beats 44 of 53
84 +1,0 %
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking 4 tests
beats 40 of 53
80 +1,2 %
dry handling 2 tests
beats 42 of 47
94 +1,1 %
Ice from 2 measurements · 2 tests
– Not measured.
Breakdown „Ice“
ice braking 2 tests
beats 21 of 33
49 ≈ average
Economy from 10 measurements · 4 tests
beats 21 of 52
41 −1,9 %
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption) 4 tests
beats 16 of 49
28 ≈ average
durability (wear and abrasion) 4 tests
beats 17 of 40
37 −2,4 %
Noise and comfort from 4 measurements · 4 tests noise only
beats 2 of 51
5 −2,1 %
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise) 4 tests
beats 1 of 50
4 −2,0 %
poor 0+ below average 25+ average 45+ good 60+ very good 80+ excellent 92+
✓ Strengths and weaknesses
Strength
Dry 84 %
Weakness
Noise and comfort worse than 95 %

Customer reviews are not part of PTI – PTI is based on measurements from independent tests; for tyres with few tests it also partly considers the brand's class.

✓ Characteristics data-driven recommendations
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A balanced choice performance, comfort and price
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For everyday driving city and motorway
Reinforced profile
Reinforced profile Higher load capacity at higher pressure
M+S
M+S Suitable for mud and snow
3PMSF
3PMSF Certified for winter conditions
Rim protection
Rim protection Protects the rim from kerbs

Where Apollo ASPIRE XP WINTER stands in size 235/55 R18

Compared with 24 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.

weakestbest
This tyre 7,4 124,42 €
Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 3P 9.1 151,96 € Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 9.1 167,42 € Michelin ALPIN 7 9.0 177,15 € Hankook W330A WINTER I*CEPT EVO3 X 8.6 151,14 € Pirelli SCORPION WINTER 3 8.6 191,50 € Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 8.3 161,06 € Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 8.3 134,75 € Kleber KRISALP HP3 SUV 8.1 130,93 € Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 7.8 157,83 € Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 7.7 156,50 € Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 7.6 135,79 € Barum POLARIS 6 7.5 115,77 € better and cheaper Falken EUROWINTER HS02PRO 7.4 141,09 € Laufenn LW31 I FIT+ 7.4 107,08 € Apollo ASPIRE XP WINTER 7.4 124,42 € This tyre Giti GITIWINTER W2 SUV 7.4 143,46 € Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 2 SUV 7.3 159,45 € Radar DIMAX WINTER 6.9 120,63 € Matador MP93 NORDICCA 6.8 105,26 € Toyo S954 SNOWPROX SUV 6.7 Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 6.1 130,13 € Imperial SnowDragon UHP 5.8 90,09 € Minerva FROSTRACK UHP XL M+S 5.6 98,21 € Zeetex WH1000 SUV 5.0 90,42 €
5,0 Median 7,5 9,1
13. rank in the group of 24 compared
33 % of tyres are weaker in this group
−0,1 below the group median group median 7,5
−1,7 behind the best in the group the best has 9,1
💡 A better rating for less money In this group there is 1 tyre with a better score that is also cheaper.
Show all tyres in the ranking (24)
  1. 1. 9.1 Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 3P 151,96 € +27,54 €
  2. 1. 9.1 Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 167,42 € +43,00 €
  3. 3. 9.0 Michelin ALPIN 7 177,15 € +52,73 €
  4. 4. 8.6 Hankook W330A WINTER I*CEPT EVO3 X 151,14 € +26,72 €
  5. 4. 8.6 Pirelli SCORPION WINTER 3 191,50 € +67,08 €
  6. 6. 8.3 Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 161,06 € +36,64 €
  7. 6. 8.3 Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 134,75 € +10,33 €
  8. 8. 8.1 Kleber KRISALP HP3 SUV 130,93 € +6,51 €
  9. 9. 7.8 Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 157,83 € +33,41 €
  10. 10. 7.7 Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 156,50 € +32,08 €
  11. 11. 7.6 Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 135,79 € +11,37 €
  12. 12. 7.5 Barum POLARIS 6 better and cheaper 115,77 € −8,65 €
  13. 13. 7.4 Falken EUROWINTER HS02PRO 141,09 € +16,67 €
  14. 13. 7.4 Laufenn LW31 I FIT+ 107,08 € −17,34 €
  15. 13. 7.4 Apollo ASPIRE XP WINTER This tyre 124,42 €
  16. 13. 7.4 Giti GITIWINTER W2 SUV 143,46 € +19,04 €
  17. 17. 7.3 Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 2 SUV 159,45 € +35,03 €
  18. 18. 6.9 Radar DIMAX WINTER 120,63 € −3,79 €
  19. 19. 6.8 Matador MP93 NORDICCA 105,26 € −19,16 €
  20. 20. 6.7 Toyo S954 SNOWPROX SUV
  21. 21. 6.1 Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 130,13 € +5,71 €
  22. 22. 5.8 Imperial SnowDragon UHP 90,09 € −34,33 €
  23. 23. 5.6 Minerva FROSTRACK UHP XL M+S 98,21 € −26,21 €
  24. 24. 5.0 Zeetex WH1000 SUV 90,42 € −34,00 €
Specifications

Technical information

Our classification not an official manufacturer classification

Focus: Standard

The largest and best-selling category, and Apollo ASPIRE XP WINTER belongs to it. No single property is pushed here at the expense of the others — comfort, grip, noise and tread life keep a sensible balance. For most drivers it is the safest bet: the tyre behaves predictably in the dry and in the wet and covers a decent number of kilometres.

Eco
Eco
Eco-standard
Eco-standard
Standard
Standard
Standard-sport
Standard-sport
Sport
Sport
Supersport
Supersport
Selected size 235/55 R18
Width235 mm
Profile height55 %
Rim diameter18″
Load index (LI)104
Speed index (SI)H
Product codeAL23555018HAXWA02
EAN8714692811418
EU energy label Rolling resistanceC Wet gripB NoiseB (72 dB)
Manufacturer Apollo
Tread ASPIRE XP WINTER
Season Winter
Vehicle type Passenger car
Available technologies
Reinforced profile Yes
M+S Yes - M+S
3PMSF 3PMSF Yes
Rim protection Yes - FSL
Comparison

Competitors

Main competitors in the same price range.

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Test history

Which tests it appeared in

Total tests 2×
Wins 0×
Top 3 0×
Average placement 15,0
2025
20. place
ADAC Winter Tire Test 225/40 R18 2025
31 tyres
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2023
10. place
ADAC Winter Tire Test 225/45 R17 2023
15 tyres ·Premiere
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Price history

How the price has evolved

Lowest price across shops for size 235/55 R18.

Current lowest
124,42 €
↘ 8,08 % cheaper
Lowest for the period
121,98 €
28.8.2026
Highest for the period
135,35 €
22.6.2026
135,35 121,98 124,42 € 22.6.2026 8.11.2026 22.6.2026: 135,35 € 28.6.2026: 127,70 € 24.7.2026: 122,34 € 28.8.2026: 121,98 € 21.9.2026: 122,95 € 24.9.2026: 121,98 € 8.10.2026: 122,95 € 8.11.2026: 124,42 €

The lowest available price across the monitored shops is shown. Indicative; may differ in the shop.

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