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Winter tyres - for a save driving on snow and ice.
The "M + S" (or M & S, MS) marking can currently be found on winter and all season tyres. Besides this marking, a snowflake symbol can be found on some models. The M + S tyres that have the snowflake symbol meet the higher quality standards. Since 2011, winter tyres are mandatory in Ireland. Having a special blend of rubber that resists to low temperatures, these tyres are more adapted to winter conditions than the summer tyres. Therefore, the car will have a good grip even dealing with low temperatures. The optimised profile reduces the risk of hydroplaning and provides a good grip in snowy and icy conditions. The larger grooves and the additional blades improve stability when switching from snow to wet and to dry road conditions. We have winter tyres suitable for your car. Choose your favorite brand and place an order online in order to take advantage of our competitive prices!
 
Identify the size of your tyre
The exact dimensions of a tyre can be found on the sidewall printed mark. The graphic shows how to read properties and dimensions of the tyre:
 
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SPEED INDEX:
The speed index indicates the maximum speed intended for the tyre. Up to this value, the manufacturer guarantees optimum operation with the appropriate tyre pressure. The maximum speed allowed for this vehicle is given in the vehicle owner's manual; this information can be used to select the appropriate speed index for the tyre. The speed index is the last mark on the sidewall of the tyre.
 
Load Index
Permissible maximum axle load per tyre in kg. To be found in the registration certificate or vehicle registration document or read directly from the tyre (two-digit number). It is permitted to fit a tyre with a higher load index.
 
Driving safety despite puncture
Runflat tyres are puncture-resistant tyres with reinforced sidewalls. This creates the so-called run-flat property. In the event of damage, this allows the vehicle to continue driving up to a distance of approx. 100 km (and even beyond depending on the product) at a maximum speed of 80 km/h, even if the pressure has been completely lost. Run-flat tyres even prevent the tyre rubber from jumping off the rim in the event of a loss of air pressure. A flat tyre is therefore still a flat tyre, but it loses some of its drama. Note: All run-flat tyres are marked with the symbol "RSC" (Runflat System Component) and may only be fitted in vehicles with a functioning air pressure control system!
 
Tyres with increased load capacity
Reinforced tyres are designed for higher loads than normal tyres. They can be identified by the designation 'RF' (reinforced) or also 'XL' or 'Extra Load'. They are used on vans, minibuses, off-road vehicles, etc. However, their mounting alone does not automatically result in higher load capacity but also requires a correspondingly higher air pressure. Furthermore, the load capacity index specified in the vehicle documents continues to apply.
 
Tyres with extra high load capacity
The "C" in the term C tyres stands for "commercial". These tyres are specially designed for commercial vehicles. These can be, for example, lighter trucks, delivery vans, flatbed trucks or panel vans. In other words: vehicles that have to move higher loads at a comparatively lower speed. The multi-ply reinforced C tyres are therefore even more load-bearing than reinforced tyres.
 
Mobility-optimised tyres
A tyre with a sealing layer on the opposite side of the tyre tread. In the event of a puncture (e.g. by a nail), this layer blocks any loss of air, even if the foreign body causing the puncture is still in the tyre. It is not necessary to stop or change the tyres immediately at the roadside.
 
Mobility-optimised tyres
A tyre with a sealing layer on the opposite side of the tyre tread. In the event of a puncture (e.g. by a nail), this layer blocks any loss of air, even if the foreign body causing the puncture is still in the tyre. It is not necessary to stop or change the tyres immediately at the roadside.
 
Tyres optimised for electric vehicles.
Tyre developed for electric vehicles. These tyres can also be used without hesitation on vehicles with other drive systems.
 
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Original equipment quality: optimum adjustment to the vehicle
Tyres with a special OEM marking on the sidewall, e.g. "MO" for Mercedes-Benz, were developed in cooperation with a specific car manufacturer and the tyre industry. These tyres have been homologated by the vehicle manufacturer and are a perfect match for a specific model. They have been specially designed to highlight or further improve the performance characteristics of the car in question, thus representing the culmination of a state-of-the-art fine-tuning process that perfectly complements the latest technological developments in the automotive industry. Tyres with manufacturer's markings can of course also be used on other vehicles.
 

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Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
Continental
Continental
WinterContact TS 870 P
255/40 R18 99H XL MO, EVc, with kerbing rib

Tyre type

 Winter tyres
limited stock
EU Tyre Label
EU Tyre Label
Roll resistance C Wet grip B Noise emissions 71 dB
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Internal noise level
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Kilometers driven 528879
08.02.2023 from Martin Green
farm use fairly mixed road/ off road
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just  € 216.14
 
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Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
Goodyear
Goodyear
UltraGrip Performance 3
255/40 R18 99V XL EVR, with rim protection (MFS)

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 Winter tyres
available
EU Tyre Label
EU Tyre Label
Roll resistance C Wet grip C Noise emissions 71 dB
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Grip in dry conditions
Braking in dry conditions
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Braking in wet conditions
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Driving comfort
Internal noise level
Tyre wear
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Kilometers driven 570483
30.05.2026 from Fraser
Have tried lots of different snow tyres over years and put these on my 3 series touring to replace the Pirelli zero’s. If anything I thought they ran quieter than the zero’s and plenty of grip in both dry and wet conditions. Used the in snow as well and kept everything moving which is all you want from a snow tyre.
15.01.2026 from James
As my Volvo is a rear wheel drive automatic I always use winter tyres. Previously had Goodyear ultra grip 9 and still have them on the front. New Goodyear ultra grip 3 on rear. We're great in the recent snow, where front wheel drives were getting stuck, no doubt on summer tyres.
11.01.2025 from Andy Duff
An extremely sure-footed winter tyre that blurs the transition from my summer to winter wheels. As good as it gets.
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just  € 203.59
 
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Dunlop SP Winter Sport 4D
Dunlop
Dunlop
SP Winter Sport 4D
255/40 R18 99V XL MO, with rim protection (MFS) BLK

Tyre type

Studless Winter

 Winter tyres
available
EU Tyre Label
EU Tyre Label
Roll resistance D Wet grip C Noise emissions 73 dB
just  € 170.27
 
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Bridgestone Blizzak 6
Bridgestone
Bridgestone
Blizzak 6
255/40 R18 99V XL, with rim protection (MFS), Enliten / EV

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 Winter tyres
available
EU Tyre Label
EU Tyre Label
Roll resistance C Wet grip B Noise emissions 72 dB
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Grip in dry conditions
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Kilometers driven 85998
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just  € 213.63
 
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Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
Michelin
Michelin
Pilot Alpin 5
255/40 R18 99V XL EV Suitable, with rim protectionleiste (FSL)

Tyre type

 Winter tyres
available
EU Tyre Label
EU Tyre Label
Roll resistance D Wet grip B Noise emissions 70 dB
just  € 225.31
 
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Nokian Snowproof 1
Nokian
Nokian
Snowproof 1
255/40 R18 99V XL, with rim protection (MFS)

Tyre type

 Winter tyres
available
EU Tyre Label
EU Tyre Label
Roll resistance C Wet grip B Noise emissions 71 dB
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Kilometers driven 463923
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just  € 154.03
 
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Nexen Winguard Sport 2
Nexen
Nexen
Winguard Sport 2
255/40 R18 99V XL 4PR

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 Winter tyres
available
EU Tyre Label
EU Tyre Label
Roll resistance D Wet grip C Noise emissions 73 dB
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Grip in dry conditions
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Driving comfort
Internal noise level
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Kilometers driven 3990103
17.03.2024 from Mr. Terry Brown
When I purchased my vehicle (preowned) it came with Nexen tyres on all four corners. I had to change the two front tyres after a few years and choose Goodyears. Last year I had to change the front tyres again because the Goodyears had worn considerably, whilst still having the same Nexens on the rear of the car since I purchased it. Hence stick with the Nexens. When I need to change the rear tyres I will definitely choose Nexens.
01.06.2023 from Richard Chappell
I was not sure about purchasing these tyres at 1st, but I'm pleased I gave them a go as they have performed brilliantly, Even tyre wear all the way around, kept good shape and performed very well.
10.05.2023 from Andy
Low noise (quieter than the continentals the car had as standard). Good grip all weather tyre. Had several Winguard sports before. Recommended.
19.04.2021 from Alan Bunting
Excellent tyres highly recommend
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just  € 141.44
 
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Yokohama BluEarth-Winter V905
Yokohama
Yokohama
BluEarth-Winter V905
255/40 R18 99V XL BluEarth

Tyre type

 Winter tyres
limited stock
EU Tyre Label
EU Tyre Label
Roll resistance C Wet grip C Noise emissions 73 dB
just  € 128.70
 
limited stock
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Barum Polaris 6
Barum
Barum
Polaris 6
255/40 R18 99V XL EVc, with kerbing rib

Tyre type

 Winter tyres
available
EU Tyre Label
EU Tyre Label
Roll resistance C Wet grip C Noise emissions 73 dB
just  € 135.04
 
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Hankook Winter i*cept evo 4 W340
Hankook
Hankook
Winter i*cept evo 4 W340
255/40 R18 99V XL 4PR, with rim protection (MFS) SBL

Tyre type

 Winter tyres
available
EU Tyre Label
EU Tyre Label
Roll resistance C Wet grip B Noise emissions 73 dB
just  € 171.32
 
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Pirelli Winter 240 SottoZero Serie II
Pirelli
Pirelli
Winter 240 SottoZero Serie II
255/40 R18 99V XL MO, with rim protection (MFS)

Tyre type

Winter

 Winter tyres
available
EU Tyre Label
EU Tyre Label
Roll resistance C Wet grip C Noise emissions 73 dB
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Grip in dry conditions
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Braking in wet conditions
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Driving comfort
Internal noise level
Tyre wear
Fuel consumption
Kilometers driven 244104
24.05.2019 from James B
These tyres have been superb. The grip in wet and snowy conditions even in a rear wheel drive car has been nothing short of exceptional. They feel good and give you the confidence in even the worst conditions that you can turn into corners and stop in a consistent manner. I've pulled away on hills in snow and not had any wheelspin at all. Only downside is they can be a little noisy but this is hardly noticeable and is a comparison with a summer tyre so not entirely fair.
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AUSTONE SP901
AUSTONE
SP901
255/40 R18 99H XL

Tyre type

 Winter tyres
available
EU Tyre Label
EU Tyre Label
Roll resistance D Wet grip C Noise emissions 73 dB
just  € 86.04
 
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Tracmax X-Privilo S330
Tracmax
X-Privilo S330
255/40 R18 99V XL

Tyre type

 Winter tyres
available
just  € 84.97
 
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Radar Dimax Winter
Radar
Radar
Dimax Winter
255/40 R18 99V XL

Tyre type

 Winter tyres
limited stock
EU Tyre Label
EU Tyre Label
Roll resistance D Wet grip B Noise emissions 73 dB
just  € 93.21
 
limited stock
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Westlake Z-507
Westlake
Westlake
Z-507
255/40 R18 99V XL

Tyre type

 Winter tyres
limited stock
just  € 97.36
 
limited stock
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Trazano Z507
Trazano
Trazano
Z507
255/40 R18 99V

Tyre type

 Winter tyres
available
just  € 98.89
 
available
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Arivo Winmaster ARW 3
Arivo
Winmaster ARW 3
255/40 R18 99H XL

Tyre type

 Winter tyres
available
EU Tyre Label
EU Tyre Label
Roll resistance C Wet grip D Noise emissions 70 dB
Client reviews rating:
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More than 5 billion kilometers. Tyretest.com offers over 430 000 tests firsthand - from consumers for consumers.

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Grip in dry conditions
Braking in dry conditions
Grip in wet conditions
Braking in wet conditions
Grip in snow
Driving comfort
Internal noise level
Tyre wear
Fuel consumption
Kilometers driven 45060
30.11.2023 from Patrick
Tyres are too soft. If you try to turn car feels like with flat tyre. Car wants to go sideways. I am really sad About this tyres and I will not recommend them to anyone who wants to live..
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just  € 100.96
 
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APlus A702
APlus
A702
255/40 R18 99V XL

Tyre type

 Winter tyres
limited stock
EU Tyre Label
EU Tyre Label
Roll resistance C Wet grip B Noise emissions 73 dB
just  € 106.05
 
limited stock
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Grenlander Icehawke I
Grenlander
Icehawke I
255/40 R18 99H XL

Tyre type

 Winter tyres
limited stock
EU Tyre Label
EU Tyre Label
Roll resistance C Wet grip D Noise emissions 70 dB
just  € 109.55
 
limited stock
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Sailun Ice Blazer Alpine Evo1
Sailun
Sailun
Ice Blazer Alpine Evo1
255/40 R18 99V XL

Tyre type

 Winter tyres
limited stock
EU Tyre Label
EU Tyre Label
Roll resistance D Wet grip B Noise emissions 72 dB
Client reviews rating:
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More than 5 billion kilometers. Tyretest.com offers over 430 000 tests firsthand - from consumers for consumers.

(1)
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Grip in dry conditions
Braking in dry conditions
Grip in wet conditions
Braking in wet conditions
Grip in snow
Driving comfort
Internal noise level
Tyre wear
Fuel consumption
Kilometers driven 212499
16.10.2024 from Jurijs
One of the best winter tyres I had from year 2007, when I started to drive my own car. Confident driving also with one side on ice, another on dry surface, on wet snow or just wet surface.
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just  € 103.36
 
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Sailun Ice Blazer Alpine Evo 2
Sailun
Sailun
Ice Blazer Alpine Evo 2
255/40 R18 99V XL

Tyre type

 Winter tyres
available
EU Tyre Label
EU Tyre Label
Roll resistance C Wet grip A Noise emissions 72 dB
just  € 120.32
 
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Ceat WinterDrive Sport
Ceat
WinterDrive Sport
255/40 R18 99W XL

Tyre type

 Winter tyres
available
EU Tyre Label
EU Tyre Label
Roll resistance D Wet grip B Noise emissions 71 dB
just  € 127.47
 
available
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Dynamo Winter Sport
Dynamo
Winter Sport
255/40 R18 99V XL

Tyre type

 Winter tyres
available
EU Tyre Label
EU Tyre Label
Roll resistance D Wet grip B Noise emissions 72 dB
just  € 128.25
 
available
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Petlas Snowmaster 2 Sport
Petlas
Petlas
Snowmaster 2 Sport
255/40 R18 99V XL

Tyre type

 Winter tyres
available
EU Tyre Label
EU Tyre Label
Roll resistance C Wet grip B Noise emissions 72 dB
just  € 135.19
 
available
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Kumho WinterCraft WP72
Kumho
Kumho
WinterCraft WP72
255/40 R18 99V XL, with rim protectionleiste (FSL)

Tyre type

 Winter tyres
available
EU Tyre Label
EU Tyre Label
Roll resistance C Wet grip C Noise emissions 73 dB
just  € 138.03
 
available
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Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
Maxxis
Maxxis
Premitra Snow WP6
255/40 R18 99V XL, with rim protectionleiste (FSL)

Tyre type

 Winter tyres
limited stock
EU Tyre Label
EU Tyre Label
Roll resistance C Wet grip C Noise emissions 69 dB
just  € 141.27
 
limited stock
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Sailun Ice Blazer Alpine Evo
Sailun
Sailun
Ice Blazer Alpine Evo
255/40 R18 99V XL

Tyre type

 Winter tyres
available
just  € 141.21
 
available
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Nexen Winguard Sport 2
Nexen
Nexen
Winguard Sport 2
255/40 R18 99V XL 4PR

Tyre type

 Winter tyres
available
EU Tyre Label
EU Tyre Label
Roll resistance D Wet grip C Noise emissions 71 dB
Client reviews rating:
Client reviews rating

More than 5 billion kilometers. Tyretest.com offers over 430 000 tests firsthand - from consumers for consumers.

(13)
Average based on 13 test results  N/A
Grip in dry conditions
Braking in dry conditions
Grip in wet conditions
Braking in wet conditions
Grip in snow
Driving comfort
Internal noise level
Tyre wear
Fuel consumption
Kilometers driven 3990103
17.03.2024 from Mr. Terry Brown
When I purchased my vehicle (preowned) it came with Nexen tyres on all four corners. I had to change the two front tyres after a few years and choose Goodyears. Last year I had to change the front tyres again because the Goodyears had worn considerably, whilst still having the same Nexens on the rear of the car since I purchased it. Hence stick with the Nexens. When I need to change the rear tyres I will definitely choose Nexens.
01.06.2023 from Richard Chappell
I was not sure about purchasing these tyres at 1st, but I'm pleased I gave them a go as they have performed brilliantly, Even tyre wear all the way around, kept good shape and performed very well.
10.05.2023 from Andy
Low noise (quieter than the continentals the car had as standard). Good grip all weather tyre. Had several Winguard sports before. Recommended.
19.04.2021 from Alan Bunting
Excellent tyres highly recommend
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just  € 142.33
 
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