AutoBild Winter Tire Test 225/45 R18 2023
Your size: 265/65 R18 — below you can see availability in this size.
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
265/65 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 11 429 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 265/65 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 265/65 R18 | from 203 € | 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 ✕ Unavailable in size 265/65 R18 | — | 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 ✕ Unavailable in size 265/65 R18 | — | 45.6 | 110.9 | 55 | 83 | 94.6 | 2.44 | 29.3 | 60 | 2883 | 71.7 | 39130 | 8.41 |
| 5. | Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 ✕ Unavailable in size 265/65 R18 | — | 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 ✕ Unavailable in size 265/65 R18 | — | 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 265/65 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 ✕ Unavailable in size 265/65 R18 | — | 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 265/65 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 265/65 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 ✕ Unavailable in size 265/65 R18 | — | 44.4 | 112.1 | 49.1 | 86.8 | 93.2 | 2.55 | 30.9 | 57 | 2780 | 73 | 34421 | 8.08 |
| 11. | Kleber Krisalp HP3 ✕ Unavailable in size 265/65 R18 | — | 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 ✕ Unavailable in size 265/65 R18 | — | 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 265/65 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 265/65 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 ✕ Unavailable in size 265/65 R18 | — | 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 ✕ Unavailable in size 265/65 R18 | — | 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 265/65 R18 | from 173 € | 44.1 | 111.6 | 56.2 | 83.9 | 90.5 | 2 | 31.3 | 56.9 | 2571 | 72.6 | 29534 | 9 |
| 18. | Debica Frigo HP2 ✕ Unavailable in size 265/65 R18 | — | 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 265/65 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 ✕ Unavailable in size 265/65 R18 | — | 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.