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SP-901

5.9
PTI – Pneutesty Index
below average ✓ 3 tyre tests
PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 235/50 R18 among 42 available
PTI capped at 6,5 – wet PTI reduced by 0,6 – wet −10,5 %
Price from
63,59 €
in 235/50 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.

Your size 235/50 R18 Speed / Load: 101V XL
Rolling resistanceE Wet gripC NoiseA Price from 63,59 €
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 235/50 R18.

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Rating and verdict

How the SP 901 evaluated

5.9
PTI – Pneutesty Index 5,9 / 10 · below average PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 235/50 R18 among 42 available
PTI capped at 6,5 – wet PTI reduced by 0,6 – wet −10,5 % weak in the wet tested in R18 noise and comfort: only 20 % measured incomplete measurement: comfort from noise only
Discipline Percentile worsegroup averagebest Gap ⓘ Tests
Snow 84
+7 % 3 Tests
what it consists of Snow (3)
snow braking 89
+5 % 3 Tests
snow traction 84
+4 % 2 Tests
snow handling 99
+12 % 1 test
Wet 19
−12 % 3 Tests
what it consists of Wet (3)
wet braking 29
−8 % 3 Tests
Aquaplaning 1
−20 % 2 Tests
wet handling 18
−8 % 1 test
Dry 30
−1 % 2 Tests
what it consists of Dry (2)
dry braking 50
≈ average 2 Tests
dry handling 6
−2 % 1 test
Ice –
Not measured. 1 test 1 test
what it consists of Ice (1)
ice braking 8
−6 % 1 test
Economy 41
−2 % 2 Tests
what it consists of Economy (2)
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption) 53
+2 % 2 Tests
durability (wear and abrasion) 31
−5 % 1 test
Noise and comfort 48
+1 % 2 Tests noise only
what it consists of Noise and comfort (1)
quietness (measured and subjective noise) 83
+1 % 2 Tests
Where it is strong
Snowbetter than 84 %
Where it falls behind
Wetworse than 81 % · −12 %

Zákaznícke recenzie do PTI nevstupujú – PTI stojí na meraniach nezávislých testov; pri pneumatikách s málo testami čiastočne prihliada aj na triedu značky.

✓ Characteristics data-driven recommendations
🚗
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 Austone SP-901 stands in size 235/50 R18

Compared with 28 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.

weakestbest
This tyre 5,9 63,59 €
Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 9.1 179,51 € Michelin ALPIN 7 8.9 197,71 € Hankook W330A WINTER I*CEPT EVO3 X 8.7 150,18 € Dunlop WINTER 8.6 172,40 € Hankook W340 WINTER I*CEPT EVO 4 8.6 148,15 € Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 8.4 116,43 € Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 8.3 153,68 € Kleber KRISALP HP3 8.1 142,34 € Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52 8.0 125,50 € Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 7.9 155,82 € Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 7.8 154,27 € Barum POLARIS 6 7.7 124,43 € Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 7.6 135,80 € Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 7.6 129,10 € Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 1 7.5 140,92 € Falken EUROWINTER HS02PRO 7.5 142,45 € Fulda KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2 7.4 129,60 € Laufenn LW31 I FIT+ 7.4 84,55 € Falken EUROWINTER HS01 7.3 253,76 € Giti GITIWINTER W2 SUV 7.2 115,02 € Nexen WU7 / Winguard Sport 2 7.0 97,37 € Radar DIMAX ALPINE 6.9 101,45 € Toyo S954 SNOWPROX SUV 6.7 122,98 € Matador MP93 NORDICCA 6.6 111,55 € Triangle EFFEXWINTER TW421 6.5 77,92 € Austone SP-901 5.9 63,59 € This tyre Zeetex WH1000 4.6 84,89 € Minerva S210 XL M+S 4.2 98,91 €
4,2 median 7,6 9,1
26. rank in the group of 28 compared
7 % of tyres are weaker in this group
−1,7 below the group median group median 7,6
−3,2 behind the best in the group the best has 9,1
Show all tyres in the ranking (28)
  1. 1. 9.1 Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 179,51 € +115,92 €
  2. 2. 8.9 Michelin ALPIN 7 197,71 € +134,12 €
  3. 3. 8.7 Hankook W330A WINTER I*CEPT EVO3 X 150,18 € +86,59 €
  4. 4. 8.6 Dunlop WINTER 172,40 € +108,81 €
  5. 4. 8.6 Hankook W340 WINTER I*CEPT EVO 4 148,15 € +84,56 €
  6. 6. 8.4 Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 116,43 € +52,84 €
  7. 7. 8.3 Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 153,68 € +90,09 €
  8. 8. 8.1 Kleber KRISALP HP3 142,34 € +78,75 €
  9. 9. 8.0 Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52 125,50 € +61,91 €
  10. 10. 7.9 Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 155,82 € +92,23 €
  11. 11. 7.8 Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 154,27 € +90,68 €
  12. 12. 7.7 Barum POLARIS 6 124,43 € +60,84 €
  13. 13. 7.6 Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 135,80 € +72,21 €
  14. 13. 7.6 Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 129,10 € +65,51 €
  15. 15. 7.5 Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 1 140,92 € +77,33 €
  16. 15. 7.5 Falken EUROWINTER HS02PRO 142,45 € +78,86 €
  17. 17. 7.4 Fulda KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2 129,60 € +66,01 €
  18. 17. 7.4 Laufenn LW31 I FIT+ 84,55 € +20,96 €
  19. 19. 7.3 Falken EUROWINTER HS01 253,76 € +190,17 €
  20. 20. 7.2 Giti GITIWINTER W2 SUV 115,02 € +51,43 €
  21. 21. 7.0 Nexen WU7 / Winguard Sport 2 97,37 € +33,78 €
  22. 22. 6.9 Radar DIMAX ALPINE 101,45 € +37,86 €
  23. 23. 6.7 Toyo S954 SNOWPROX SUV 122,98 € +59,39 €
  24. 24. 6.6 Matador MP93 NORDICCA 111,55 € +47,96 €
  25. 25. 6.5 Triangle EFFEXWINTER TW421 77,92 € +14,33 €
  26. 26. 5.9 Austone SP-901 This tyre 63,59 €
  27. 27. 4.6 Zeetex WH1000 84,89 € +21,30 €
  28. 28. 4.2 Minerva S210 XL M+S 98,91 € +35,32 €
Price per 100 km

The tyre's real value for money

64 € ÷ 40 000 km × 100
0,16 € / 100 km

Lowest price in size 235/50 R18 divided by the estimated mileage from tests and reviews.

Comparison with alternatives
Austone SP-901 0,16 €
Barum POLARIS 6 0,34 €

Of the tyres compared, Austone SP-901 has the lowest cost per 100 km.

Specifications

Technical information

Our classification not an official manufacturer classification

Focus: Standard

The largest and best-selling category, and Austone SP-901 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 235/50 R18
Width235 mm
Profile height50 %
Rim diameter18″
Load index (LI)101
Speed index (SI)V
Product code3641027090
EAN6937833504297
EU energy label Rolling resistanceE Wet gripC NoiseA (69 dB)
Manufacturer Austone
Tread SP-901
Season Winter
Vehicle type Passenger car
Available technologies
Zosilený profil Áno
M+S Áno - M+S
3PMSF 3PMSF Áno
Ochrana disku Áno - MFS
Comparison

Competitors

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Test history

Which tests it appeared in

Total tests 2×
Wins 0×
Top 3 0×
Average placement 13,0
2023
10. place
AutoBild Winter tire test for sports cars 225/40 R18 2023
11 tyres
Detail →
16. place
ADAC Winter Tire Test 205/60 R16 2023
16 tyres ·Premiere
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Price history

How the price has evolved

Lowest price across shops for size 235/50 R18.

Current lowest
63,59 €
↘ 3,00 % cheaper
Lowest for the period
60,44 €
25.6.2026
Highest for the period
68,27 €
8.10.2026
68,27 60,44 63,59 € 22.6.2026 14.10.2026 22.6.2026: 65,56 € 25.6.2026: 63,59 € 25.6.2026: 61,56 € 25.6.2026: 60,44 € 6.10.2026: 61,56 € 6.10.2026: 60,44 € 7.10.2026: 61,56 € 7.10.2026: 63,59 € 8.10.2026: 68,27 € 8.10.2026: 63,59 € 14.10.2026: 63,59 €

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

User reviews

What owners say

2,0
★★☆☆☆
from 1 review
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Expected lifespan
40 000 km
Reliability:confidence-high
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Toyota RAV4 · 225/60 R16 · 30 578 km
★★☆☆☆

Tires feel fine on dry roads but on wet roads they fall off. Snow grip is good, ice grip is non-existent. Tires wear pretty evenly and probably have another 20-25 thousand miles on the road. Tires are noisy, especially in the wet. Bumpy roads are a nightmare. Would not recommend as you can get something much better for a few more bucks.

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