+372 5672 6600 Peterburi tee 90f, Tallinn

Winter tyres 225/40 R18 in Tallinn

Studded and friction (Nordic) tyres, new and used. Tyre fitting on site up to R23, delivery across Estonia and payment in 3 instalments with no interest.

Browse tyres Studded or friction?

Tyres

new and used

Fitting

up to R23

Delivery

across Estonia

Payment

3 instalments

Winter tyres 225/40 R18 in stock

What to choose: studded or friction tyres?

This is the most common question before winter. The short answer: it depends on where and how you drive. Below is a comparison based on what matters on Estonian roads.

STUDDED

If you often drive out of town

Studs give the best grip on ice and packed snow. They suit country and gravel roads where ice stays all winter. They are noisier on clear asphalt, and there are time limits on using them, so check the Transport Administration rules.

FRICTION

If you mostly drive in the city and on main roads

A friction tyre works through soft rubber and many sipes. It is quieter than a studded tyre, more comfortable on wet and dry asphalt and in slush, which Tallinn sees more often than clear ice. On bare ice it falls behind studs.

Conditions

Studded

Friction

Ice and packed snow

Best grip

Weaker than studs

Wet asphalt and slush

Good, but noisier

Usually more comfortable and quieter

Noise and comfort

Noisier on asphalt

Quieter

City and main roads

Suitable

Often the best choice

Countryside, gravel, ice

Often the best choice

Suitable

Not sure? We will help you choose for your car and routes

Call or write and we will answer based on your tyre size and driving style.

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How to read the size 225/40 R18

225

Tyre width in millimetres

Sidewall height as a percentage of the width

R18

Rim diameter in inches

Indexes

Load and speed indexes, as specified by the car manufacturer

Choose the size specified by your car manufacturer: it is on your current tyres and in the owner's manual. For every tyre in the catalogue we show the DOT code (production week and year), and for used tyres also the remaining tread.

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Fitting on site

We change tyres and wheels up to R23 at Peterburi tee 90f, Tallinn.

Delivery across Estonia

We deliver the tyres if you are not in Tallinn.

Pay in instalments

3 payments with no interest and no fees (Inbank Finance).

Storage

We store tyres and wheels for the season while you drive on the other set.

FAQ: winter tyres 225/40 R18

Which is better for Tallinn: studded or friction tyres?

If you mostly drive in the city and on main roads, friction tyres are often chosen: they are quieter and more comfortable on wet roads. If you regularly drive out of town and on ice, studs give more grip.

Which tyres fit the size 225/40 R18?

We show all winter tyres in size 225/40 R18: studded and friction, new and used. Always check that the size matches your car manufacturer's requirements.

What does the DOT code on a tyre mean?

DOT shows when the tyre was made: the first two digits are the week and the last two the year. Code 2524 means week 25 of 2024. The fresher the code, the newer the tyre.

Do you fit tyres on site?

Yes, we change tyres and wheels up to R23 at Peterburi tee 90f, Tallinn. You can book a time online.

Do you deliver tyres across Estonia?

Yes, we deliver across Estonia. See the delivery page for the terms.