Nordkit

195/55 R18 friction tyres

Non-studded winter tyre, soft Nordic compound. Only sizes that are available.

Tyre size
The numbers are on your tyre's sidewall, e.g. 205/55 R16.
4 products
4 products
2026
Continental Vikingcontact 8 195/55 R18 93H
Continental logoCheapest
195/55 R18 93H XL
Vikingcontact 8 · A/D · 69 dB
AD69 dB
AD69 dB
In stock · Delivery 1-2 business days · Free delivery
In stock · Delivery 1-2 business days · Free delivery
€623.12
4 pc · €155.78/pc
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Continental Wintercontact TS870P 195/55 R18 93H
Continental logo
195/55 R18 93H XL
Wintercontact TS870P · C/B · 72 dB
CB72 dB
CB72 dB
Supplier stock · Delivery 14–21 days · Free delivery
Supplier stock · Delivery 14–21 days · Free delivery
€711.84
4 pc · €177.96/pc
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2025
Goodyear Ultragrip Performance 3 195/55 R18 93H
CC70 dB
CC70 dB
In stock · Delivery 1-2 business days · Free delivery
In stock · Delivery 1-2 business days · Free delivery
€726.08
4 pc · €181.52/pc
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Michelin Alpin 7 195/55 R18 93H
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195/55 R18 93H XL
Alpin 7 · C/B · 71 dB
CB71 dB
CB71 dB
Supplier stock · Delivery 7–14 days · Free delivery
Supplier stock · Delivery 7–14 days · Free delivery
€833.56
4 pc · €208.39/pc
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Popular sizes in friction tyres

Same size in other seasons

Tyre brands

Good to know

Two marks worth looking for

3PMSF — three-peak mountain snowflakeProven snow performance. A legal winter tyre. M+S alone doesn't mean this.
Ice grip mark — mountain and ice crystalSoft Nordic compound, separately ice-tested. Far fewer tyres carry this.

Frequently asked questions

How does a friction tyre differ from a studded tyre?

A friction tyre has no studs — grip comes from the rubber compound and a dense lamella pattern. It's quieter and legal year-round.

What is the 3PMSF mark?

A three-peak-mountain-snowflake mark on the tyre's sidewall. It means the tyre has passed a snow traction test. M+S alone is the manufacturer's own marking, without a test.

Can a friction tyre be used in summer?

Yes — a friction tyre is legal year-round. However, a winter compound wears faster in the heat.

What wet grip class should I expect from a friction tyre?

A winter compound usually gives a lower wet grip class than a summer tyre. The class is shown on every tyre and you can filter by it.