255/45 R22 tyres
32 registrations · 18 patterns · 9 brands — every one compared on its EU label
The EU product database lists 32 tyres in size 255/45 R22: 21 summer tyres, 2 all-season tyres, 9 winter and 3PMSF tyres.
Summer tyres in 255/45 R22
21 registrations from 9 patterns and 6 brands.
Wet braking from 80 km/h
From 80 km/h on a wet road, a class A tyre stops in about 34 m. The most common class in this size, A, needs about 34 m; the weakest on sale, C, about 41 m.
Fuel efficiency
Between the most (A) and least (C) efficient tyres on sale in this size: about 0.32 L/100 km, or 47 litres a year at 15,000 km.
Rolling noise
Declared rolling noise runs from 69 dB to 73 dB; half the tyres are at 71 dB or quieter. Every 3 dB is roughly a doubling of sound energy.
All summer tyres on sale in 255/45 R22
Sorted by wet grip, then fuel efficiency, then noise. Each pattern is shown with its best-labelled variant in this size; variants differ in load and speed index.
| # | Tyre | Wet | Fuel | Noise | Snow / ice | Variants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pirelli Pzero | A | A | 70 dB | — | 3 |
| 2 | Bridgestone Potenza Sport | A | B | 69 dB | — | 3 |
| 3 | Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 | A | B | 70 dB | — | 2 |
| 4 | Continental ContiSportContact 5 | A | C | 73 dB | — | 4 |
| 5 | Pirelli Scorpion MS | B | A | 69 dB | — | 1 |
| 6 | Yokohama Advan V61 | B | A | 69 dB | — | 1 |
| 7 | Michelin Pilot Sport EV AC | B | A | 71 dB | — | 1 |
| 8 | Yokohama Geolandar X-cv G057 | B | C | 73 dB | — | 2 |
| 9 | Continental CrossContact RX | C | A | 73 dB | — | 4 |
All-season tyres in 255/45 R22
2 registrations from 1 patterns and 1 brands.
All all-season tyres on sale in 255/45 R22
Sorted by wet grip, then fuel efficiency, then noise. Each pattern is shown with its best-labelled variant in this size; variants differ in load and speed index.
| # | Tyre | Wet | Fuel | Noise | Snow / ice | Variants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bridgestone Alenza Sport A/S | A | B | 69 dB | — | 2 |
Winter and 3PMSF tyres in 255/45 R22
9 registrations from 8 patterns and 7 brands.
Wet braking from 80 km/h
From 80 km/h on a wet road, a class A tyre stops in about 34 m. The most common class in this size, B, needs about 37 m; the weakest on sale, E, about 52 m.
Fuel efficiency
Between the most (B) and least (C) efficient tyres on sale in this size: about 0.16 L/100 km, or 25 litres a year at 15,000 km.
Rolling noise
Declared rolling noise runs from 70 dB to 73 dB; half the tyres are at 71 dB or quieter. Every 3 dB is roughly a doubling of sound energy.
All winter and 3PMSF tyres on sale in 255/45 R22
Sorted by wet grip, then fuel efficiency, then noise. Each pattern is shown with its best-labelled variant in this size; variants differ in load and speed index.
| # | Tyre | Wet | Fuel | Noise | Snow / ice | Variants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2 | A | B | 70 dB | 3PMSF | 1 |
| 2 | Pirelli Pzero Winter | A | C | 73 dB | 3PMSF | 1 |
| 3 | Goodyear Ultragrip Performance 3 | B | B | 70 dB | 3PMSF | 2 |
| 4 | Falken Eurowinter HS02PRO | B | C | 71 dB | 3PMSF | 1 |
| 5 | Continental WinterContact TS 870 P | B | C | 73 dB | 3PMSF | 1 |
| 6 | Comforser EF1500 | B | C | 73 dB | 3PMSF | 1 |
| 7 | Tri-Ace Snow WhiteⅡ | D | C | 73 dB | 3PMSF | 1 |
| 8 | Michelin X-ice Snow SUV | E | B | 71 dB | 3PMSF · Ice grip | 1 |
Related sizes
For comparison, 44% of tyres in 255/45 R22 declare class A for wet grip.
255/45 on other rims
- 255/45 R201,124 tyres
673 patterns · 26% A wet grip - 255/45 R19796 tyres
535 patterns · 19% A wet grip - 255/45 R18292 tyres
246 patterns · 22% A wet grip - 255/45 R21160 tyres
120 patterns · 19% A wet grip - 255/45 R1764 tyres
49 patterns · 6% A wet grip
Other widths in /45 R22
- 285/45 R22287 tyres
218 patterns · 10% A wet grip - 305/45 R2249 tyres
39 patterns · 0% A wet grip - 275/45 R2247 tyres
32 patterns · 13% A wet grip
Fit a different size only if it is approved for your vehicle (registration document or owner’s manual). Load index and speed rating must be at least those of the original tyre.
Questions
Which summer tyres in 255/45 R22 have the best EU label?
Sorted by wet grip, then fuel efficiency, then noise, the top three on sale are Pirelli Pzero (A/A/70 dB), Bridgestone Potenza Sport (A/B/69 dB), Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 (A/B/70 dB). 1 patterns in this size reach class A for both wet grip and fuel efficiency.
What are the quietest summer tyres in 255/45 R22?
The lowest declared rolling noise belongs to Bridgestone Potenza Sport (69 dB), Pirelli Scorpion MS (69 dB), Yokohama Advan V61 (69 dB). The median in this size is 71 dB.
How many 255/45 R22 summer tyres have A for wet grip?
10 of 21 registrations (48%) declare class A for wet grip.
Estimates from the class ranges in Regulation (EU) 2020/740. A label class is a range, so a real tyre can sit anywhere inside it. Every 3 dB doubles the sound energy.
Source: EPREL, the European Commission’s product registry for energy labelling — 32 registrations in this size, data as of 23 October 2026. Label values are the suppliers’ declarations. Braking and fuel figures are estimates from the middle of each class range (passenger car tyres only).