Winter tyres 225/45 R18 with the best score (2026)
PTI (Pneutesty Index) rates every tyre against all tyres of the season using measurements from independent tests and, for tyres with few tests, the brand's class as well; here we list those available in size 225/45 R18. Customer reviews are not included.
Standard
Normal tread life · Normal fuel use · Balanced in the wet
9.8 Outstanding 
5×
5× 
Pirelli 225/45R18 95V PIRELLI CINTURATO WINTER 3 ,XL ,RP ,3PMSF
from: 
C 
A 
B
C A B from: 156 €
9.1 Outstanding 2×
2× 
Hankook 225/45R18 95V HANKOOK W340 WINTER I*CEPT EVO 4 ,XL ,RP ,3PMSF
from: C B B
C B B from: 126 €
9.1 Outstanding 3×
3× 
Nokian Tyres 225/45R18 95V NOKIAN TYRES SNOWPROOF 3P ,XL ,Rim guard ,3PMSF ,Aramid
from: B B B
B B B from: 131 €
Standard-sport
Normal tread life · Slightly higher fuel use · Surer in the wet
9.6 Outstanding 16×
16× 
Goodyear 225/45R18 95V GOODYEAR ULTRAGRIP PERFORMANCE 3 ,XL ,RP ,3PMSF
from: C B B
C B B from: 165 €
9.2 Outstanding 3×
3× 
Bridgestone 225/45R18 95V BRIDGESTONE BLIZZAK LM005 ,XL ,RP ,* ,3PMSF ,Enliten
from: C B B
C B B from: 156 €
7.9 Good
Vredestein 225/45R18 95W VREDESTEIN WINTRAC PRO+ ,XL ,FSL ,3PMSF
from: C C B
C C B from: 136 €
Sport
Shorter tread life · Higher fuel use · Higher road stability
10 Outstanding 7×
7× 
Michelin 225/45R18 95H MICHELIN PILOT ALPIN 5 ,XL ,MO ,3PMSF
from: B B B
B B B from: 172 €
9.3 Outstanding 11×
11× 
Continental 225/45R18 95V CONTINENTAL WINTERCONTACT TS 870 P ,XL ,FR ,3PMSF
from: C B B
C B B from: 160 €
8.1 Very good
Nokian Tyres 225/45R18 95V NOKIAN TYRES WR SNOWPROOF P ,XL ,Rim guard ,3PMSF
from: B B B
B B B from: 153 €