AutoBild Winter Tire Test 225/45 R18 2023
The Auto Bild 2023 Winter Tire Test for size 225/45R18 is a detailed analysis of winter tires, evaluating their performance in various conditions such as snow, ice, wet and dry roads. Auto Bild typically tests several brands and models, evaluating factors such as grip, braking performance, handling and comfort.
Size
225/45 R18
Season
Winter
Segment
Passenger car
tyre tests.
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Published
2023
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Braking distance in the wet m · ↓ lower is better ✓ UltraGrip Performance 3 has lowest — by 0,6 m before Pilot Alpin 5.
Braking distance in the dry m · ↓ lower is better ✓ Pilot Alpin 5 has lowest — by 0,8 m before WinterContact TS 870 P.
Noise dB · ↓ lower is better ✓ Pilot Alpin 5 has lowest — by 0,8 dB before UltraGrip Performance 3.
Estimated mileage km · ↑ higher is better ✓ UltraGrip Performance 3 has highest — by 13 439 km before WinterContact TS 870 P.
AutoBild Winter Tire Test 225/45 R18 2023
21 products · click a column to sort| # | Tyre | Price from | Dry braking [m] ↕ | Dry manoeuvring [km/h] ↕ | Wet braking [m] ↕ | Wet manoeuvring [km/h] ↕ | Aquaplaning straight [km/h] ↕ | Aquaplaning cornering [m/s²] ↕ | Snow braking [m] ↕ | Snow manoeuvring [km/h] ↕ | Snow traction [N] ↕ | Volume [dB] ↕ | Wear [km] ↕ | Rolling resistance [kg/t] ↕ |
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| 1. | Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 ✕ Unavailable in size 225/45 R18 | — | 42.3 | 112.6 | 53.6 | 85.7 | 91.4 | 2.12 | 29.2 | 60.6 | 2944 | 70.6 | 41387 | 8.46 |
| 2. | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 ✓ Available in size 225/45 R18 | from 136 € | 43.6 | 110.7 | 53 | 85.5 | 93.1 | 2.4 | 30.1 | 59.7 | 2858 | 71.4 | 45500 | 8.71 |
| 3. | Continental WinterContact TS 870 P ✓ Available in size 225/45 R18 | from 165 € | 43.1 | 112.9 | 54.6 | 85.5 | 91.4 | 2.42 | 30.5 | 59.3 | 2830 | 72 | 36514 | 7.94 |
| 4. | BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 ✓ Available in size 225/45 R18 | from 126 € | 45.6 | 110.9 | 55 | 83 | 94.6 | 2.44 | 29.3 | 60 | 2883 | 71.7 | 39130 | 8.41 |
| 5. | Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 ✓ Available in size 225/45 R18 | from 176 € | 44.4 | 110.4 | 54.6 | 83.3 | 94.5 | 2.21 | 30.7 | 59 | 2848 | 72.8 | 38266 | 8.57 |
| 6. | Hankook Winter i cept evo3 ✓ Available in size 225/45 R18 | from 128 € | 43.8 | 112 | 55 | 84.3 | 94.9 | 2.88 | 30.3 | 57.7 | 2765 | 73.8 | 34407 | 8.79 |
| 7. | Dunlop Winter Sport 5 ✕ Unavailable in size 225/45 R18 | — | 45.8 | 110.4 | 56.4 | 84 | 90.6 | 2.29 | 30.7 | 59.1 | 2755 | 74.1 | 39348 | 8.02 |
| 8. | Vredestein Wintrac Pro ✓ Available in size 225/45 R18 | from 131 € | 44.5 | 110.9 | 56.9 | 82.5 | 91.1 | 2.17 | 30.6 | 59.8 | 2768 | 73.6 | 31400 | 8.45 |
| 8. | Vredestein Wintrac Pro ✕ Unavailable in size 225/45 R18 | — | 44.5 | 110.9 | 56.9 | 82.5 | 91.1 | 2.17 | 30.6 | 59.8 | 2768 | 73.6 | 31400 | 8.45 |
| 9. | Barum Polaris 5 ✕ Unavailable in size 225/45 R18 | — | 45.4 | 112.2 | 55.6 | 81.4 | 91.2 | 2.11 | 31 | 59.5 | 2756 | 72.7 | 42401 | 7.47 |
| 10. | Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 ✓ Available in size 225/45 R18 | from 162 € | 44.4 | 112.1 | 49.1 | 86.8 | 93.2 | 2.55 | 30.9 | 57 | 2780 | 73 | 34421 | 8.08 |
| 11. | Kleber Krisalp HP3 ✓ Available in size 225/45 R18 | from 116 € | 45.6 | 110.2 | 54.9 | 81.7 | 94.7 | 2.34 | 29.3 | 59.9 | 2861 | 70.8 | 33916 | 8.43 |
| 12. | Uniroyal WinterExpert ✓ Available in size 225/45 R18 | from 130 € | 47.1 | 110.4 | 54.7 | 82.9 | 91 | 2.33 | 30.7 | 58.8 | 2759 | 72.2 | 40504 | 8.24 |
| 13. | Laufenn I Fit+ ✕ Unavailable in size 225/45 R18 | — | 44.8 | 110 | 54.9 | 82.1 | 88.7 | 1.8 | 30.6 | 59.2 | 2830 | 72 | 34139 | 8.05 |
| 14. | Paxaro Inverno ✕ Unavailable in size 225/45 R18 | — | 45.8 | 111.3 | 55.9 | 81.9 | 92.1 | 2.18 | 30.4 | 57.5 | 2737 | 71.7 | 35549 | 8.65 |
| 15. | Toyo Observe S 944 ✓ Available in size 225/45 R18 | from 112 € | 44.5 | 111.8 | 55.8 | 80.3 | 90.9 | 2.22 | 30.8 | 57.4 | 2763 | 73 | 44312 | 8.11 |
| 16. | Semperit Speed Grip 5 ✓ Available in size 225/45 R18 | from 130 € | 46.6 | 111.4 | 56.1 | 79.5 | 92.4 | 2.16 | 31.3 | 58.1 | 2646 | 72 | 44476 | 8.48 |
| 17. | Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro ✓ Available in size 225/45 R18 | from 116 € | 44.1 | 111.6 | 56.2 | 83.9 | 90.5 | 2 | 31.3 | 56.9 | 2571 | 72.6 | 29534 | 9 |
| 18. | Debica Frigo HP2 ✓ Available in size 225/45 R18 | from 132 € | 46.8 | 109.4 | 57.7 | 82.1 | 89 | 2.03 | 30.1 | 59.8 | 2782 | 75.3 | 36609 | 8.79 |
| 19. | Viking Wintech ✕ Unavailable in size 225/45 R18 | — | 46.2 | 111.5 | 56.2 | 81.1 | 85.7 | 1.59 | 31 | 59 | 2769 | 71.7 | 36846 | 8.23 |
| 20. | Firestone Winterhawk 4 ✓ Available in size 225/45 R18 | from 117 € | 46.5 | 108.9 | 53 | 84 | 91.7 | 2.21 | 31 | 58.7 | 2785 | 71.9 | 37820 | 8.76 |
Dry braking [m]
Dry manoeuvring [km/h]
Wet braking [m]
Wet manoeuvring [km/h]
Aquaplaning straight [km/h]
Aquaplaning cornering [m/s²]
Snow braking [m]
Snow manoeuvring [km/h]
Snow traction [N]
Volume [dB]
Wear [km]
Rolling resistance [kg/t]
The Auto Bild 2023 Winter Tire Test for size 225/45R18 is a detailed analysis of winter tires, evaluating their performance in various conditions such as snow, ice, wet and dry roads. Auto Bild typically tests several brands and models, evaluating factors such as grip, braking performance, handling and comfort.