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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 255/55 R18 among 39 available
tested in R18 noise and comfort: only 20 % measured
Rolling resistance Wet grip Noise
Price from
114,76 €
in 255/55 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 255/55 R18 109H XL EAN: 8714692343766 SAP: AL25555018VAXWA02
APOLLO ASPIRE XP WINTER FSL
Rolling resistanceC Wet gripB NoiseB Price from 114,76 €
Reinforced profile Reinforced profile M+S M+S 3PMSF 3PMSF Rim protection Rim protection
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Where to buy

Price comparison across shops by EAN: 8714692343766

Current prices for size 255/55 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 255/55 R18 among 39 available
tested in R18 noise and comfort: only 20 % measured incomplete measurement: comfort from noise only ranking not certain yet (14.–27.)
✓ Disciplines
Snow from 11 measurements · 8 tests
beats 9 of 44
22 −1,7 %
Breakdown „Snow“
snow braking 6 tests
beats 8 of 44
28 −1,0 %
snow traction 3 tests
beats 3 of 39
12 −2,0 %
snow handling 2 tests
beats 13 of 43
34 ≈ average
Wet from 15 measurements · 8 tests
beats 28 of 50
57 +1,3 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking 6 tests
beats 28 of 50
66 +3,0 %
Aquaplaning 4 tests
beats 31 of 43
73 +5,2 %
wet handling 3 tests
beats 25 of 43
69 ≈ average
Dry from 6 measurements · 4 tests
beats 37 of 43
87 +1,2 %
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking 4 tests
beats 36 of 43
80 +1,2 %
dry handling 2 tests
beats 40 of 43
94 +1,1 %
Ice from 2 measurements · 2 tests
– Not measured.
Breakdown „Ice“
ice braking 2 tests
beats 15 of 23
49 ≈ average
Economy from 10 measurements · 4 tests
beats 14 of 42
35 ≈ average
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption) 4 tests
beats 12 of 42
28 ≈ average
durability (wear and abrasion) 4 tests
beats 11 of 31
37 −2,4 %
Noise and comfort from 4 measurements · 4 tests noise only
beats 1 of 43
3 −2,0 %
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise) 4 tests
beats 1 of 43
4 −2,0 %
poor 0+ below average 25+ average 45+ good 60+ very good 80+ excellent 92+
✓ Strengths and weaknesses
Strength
Dry 87 %
Weakness
Snow worse than 78 % Noise and comfort worse than 97 %

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 255/55 R18

Compared with 18 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.

9. rank in the group of 18 compared
+0,0 above the group median group median 7,4
−1,7 behind the best in the group the best has 9,1
Show all tyres in the ranking (18)
  1. 1. 9.1 Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 3P 126,48 € +11,72 €
  2. 1. 9.1 Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 156,37 € +41,61 €
  3. 3. 8.6 Hankook W330A WINTER I*CEPT EVO3 X 144,43 € +29,67 €
  4. 4. 8.1 Kleber KRISALP HP3 SUV 136,00 € +21,24 €
  5. 5. 7.7 Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 134,63 € +19,87 €
  6. 6. 7.6 Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 127,58 € +12,82 €
  7. 7. 7.5 Barum POLARIS 6 115,46 € +0,70 €
  8. 7. 7.5 Semperit SPEED GRIP 3 SUV 139,01 € +24,25 €
  9. 9. 7.4 Laufenn LW31 I FIT+ 102,21 € −12,55 €
  10. 9. 7.4 Apollo ASPIRE XP WINTER This tyre 114,76 €
  11. 9. 7.4 Falken EUROWINTER HS02PRO 128,96 € +14,20 €
  12. 12. 7.0 Michelin LATITUDE ALPIN LA2 190,36 € +75,60 €
  13. 13. 6.9 Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 SUV 107,26 € −7,50 €
  14. 14. 6.8 Matador MP93 NORDICCA 110,20 € −4,56 €
  15. 15. 6.7 Toyo S954 SNOWPROX SUV 116,85 € +2,09 €
  16. 16. 6.6 Hankook W320C WINTER I*CEPT EVO2 SUV 157,20 € +42,44 €
  17. 17. 6.1 Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 109,40 € −5,36 €
  18. 18. 5.0 Zeetex WH1000 SUV 98,60 € −16,16 €
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 255/55 R18
Width255 mm
Profile height55 %
Rim diameter18″
Load index (LI)109
Speed index (SI)H
Product codeAL25555018VAXWA02
EAN8714692343766
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

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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 255/55 R18.

Current lowest
114,76 €
↗ 29,95 % more expensive
Lowest for the period
65,19 €
14.10.2026
Highest for the period
114,76 €
8.11.2026
114,76 65,19 114,76 € 22.6.2026 8.11.2026 22.6.2026: 88,31 € 25.6.2026: 86,59 € 22.9.2026: 80,10 € 12.10.2026: 71,71 € 14.10.2026: 65,19 € 23.10.2026: 91,02 € 8.11.2026: 114,76 €

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

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