255/55 ZR18 tyres
165 registrations · 136 patterns · 101 brands — every one compared on its EU label
The EU product database lists 165 tyres in size 255/55 ZR18: 160 summer tyres, 4 all-season tyres, 1 winter and 3PMSF tyres.
Summer tyres in 255/55 ZR18
160 registrations from 131 patterns and 100 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, D, about 47 m.
Fuel efficiency
Between the most (A) and least (D) efficient tyres on sale in this size: about 0.50 L/100 km, or 75 litres a year at 15,000 km.
Rolling noise
Declared rolling noise runs from 69 dB to 74 dB; half the tyres are at 72 dB or quieter. Every 3 dB is roughly a doubling of sound energy.
All summer tyres on sale in 255/55 ZR18
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 | Avantech Avanergy SportX | A | B | 71 dB | — | 1 |
| 2 | Solaro ProMaxx | A | B | 71 dB | — | 1 |
| 3 | Arexa Sport Ultra | A | B | 71 dB | — | 1 |
| 4 | Hankook Ventus Evo SUV | A | B | 71 dB | — | 1 |
| 5 | Nankang AS-3 | A | B | 73 dB | — | 1 |
| 6 | Nokian Tyres Powerproof 1 | A | B | 73 dB | — | 1 |
| 7 | Rauffan Avantar R7 | A | C | 70 dB | — | 1 |
| 8 | Sicuro Velos Sport S5 | A | C | 70 dB | — | 1 |
| 9 | Nexen N'fera RU1 | A | C | 70 dB | — | 2 |
| 10 | Greentrac Quest-X | A | C | 71 dB | — | 1 |
| 11 | Maxxis VS5 SUV | A | C | 71 dB | — | 1 |
| 12 | Kumho PS71 | A | C | 72 dB | — | 2 |
| 13 | Roadstone N'fera RU1 | A | C | 72 dB | — | 1 |
| 14 | Goodtrip GS-39 H/T | A | C | 72 dB | — | 1 |
| 15 | Radar Dimax R8+ | A | C | 73 dB | — | 1 |
| 16 | Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 SUV | A | C | 73 dB | — | 1 |
| 17 | Kumho Ecsta Sport | A | C | 73 dB | — | 2 |
| 18 | Atturo AZ850 | A | C | 73 dB | — | 2 |
| 19 | Nexen N'FERA Sport SUV | A | C | 73 dB | — | 2 |
| 20 | Kilomax KU337 | B | A | 70 dB | — | 1 |
| 21 | Davanti DX640 | B | B | 70 dB | — | 2 |
| 22 | Kenda Kenetica SUV KR606 | B | B | 70 dB | — | 3 |
| 23 | Delinte DS3 SUV | B | B | 71 dB | — | 1 |
| 24 | Blackarrow P15 | B | B | 72 dB | — | 2 |
| 25 | Kapsen K3000 | B | B | 73 dB | — | 1 |
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All-season tyres in 255/55 ZR18
4 registrations from 4 patterns and 4 brands.
All all-season tyres on sale in 255/55 ZR18
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 | Tracmax All Season Trac Saver X-privilo | B | C | 72 dB | 3PMSF | 1 |
| 2 | Rotalla Setula 4 Season RA03 | B | C | 72 dB | 3PMSF | 1 |
| 3 | Nexen N'blue 4Season 2 | B | C | 73 dB | 3PMSF | 1 |
| 4 | Radar Dimax 4 Season | C | D | 73 dB | 3PMSF | 1 |
Winter and 3PMSF tyres in 255/55 ZR18
1 registrations from 1 patterns and 1 brands.
All winter and 3PMSF tyres on sale in 255/55 ZR18
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 | Tecnica Quattro GT Q4-GT-01 | C | D | 73 dB | 3PMSF | 1 |
Related sizes
For comparison, 14% of tyres in 255/55 ZR18 declare class A for wet grip.
255/55 on other rims
- 255/55 ZR19168 tyres
135 patterns · 17% A wet grip - 255/55 ZR20109 tyres
100 patterns · 17% A wet grip
Other widths in /55 ZR18
- 235/55 ZR18206 tyres
171 patterns · 16% A wet grip - 225/55 ZR18200 tyres
164 patterns · 15% A wet grip - 215/55 ZR1895 tyres
82 patterns · 21% 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 255/55 ZR18 have the best EU label?
Sorted by wet grip, then fuel efficiency, then noise, the top three on sale are Avantech Avanergy SportX (A/B/71 dB), Solaro ProMaxx (A/B/71 dB), Arexa Sport Ultra (A/B/71 dB). 0 patterns in this size reach class A for both wet grip and fuel efficiency.
What are the quietest summer tyres in 255/55 ZR18?
The lowest declared rolling noise belongs to Tracmax X-privilo TX3 (69 dB), Rotalla Setula S Race RU01 (69 dB), Roadking Argos UHP (69 dB). The median in this size is 72 dB.
How many 255/55 ZR18 summer tyres have A for wet grip?
23 of 160 registrations (14%) 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 — 165 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).