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How it compares in its sizes

We compared each size with all other winter and 3PMSF tyres of the same size and class in EPREL (44 sizes had at least four rivals). A size scores when its label is at least as good as 75% of them.

Strongest point: wet grip. Weakest point: rolling noise, where most same-size rivals do as well or better.

What the label means on the road (225/45R18)

Example: the 225/45R18 size, compared with the 506 other winter and 3PMSF tyres registered in this size.

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.

All 45 sizes

The small figure under each class is the share of same-size, same-season tyres this size matches or beats (“–” when fewer than five tyres share the size).

Best-labelled winter and 3PMSF tyres in 225/45R18

Other tyres on sale in the same size, sorted by wet grip, then noise, then fuel efficiency.

All tyres in 225/45 R18, ranked by label →

• Bridgestone Blizzak LM005A B 70 dB
• Radar Dimax WinterA C 72 dB
• Pirelli Cinturato Winter 3A C 72 dB
• Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 DriveguardA C 72 dB
• Gripmax SureGrip Pro WinterA D 72 dB
• Linglong Sport Master WinterA D 72 dB

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