215/55R18 tires
Prices, best picks and current deals for 215/55R18, a common size on crossovers. It fits the Mazda CX-30, Honda HR-V, Kia Seltos and more.
What 215/55R18 tires cost
Lexani Quattro Tempo Tour AW
Lowest price that still brakes and wears acceptably. Fine for a second car or low annual mileage.
Kumho Solus TA51a
The value sweet spot: long mileage warranty, solid wet grip, sane price.
Listed as Kumho Solus TA51a 215/55R18 95H All Season Passenger Tires
Bridgestone Turanza EL440
The strongest wet and snow braking and the longest tread life among what is stocked in this size. Worth it if you keep the car.
Listed as Bridgestone Turanza EL440 215/55R18 95H All Season Passenger Tires
Prices are per tire, before mounting and balancing. A set of four in the mid range comes to roughly $460 to $735, and a brand rebate can take another $50 to $110 off, see this month's deals.
Cheapest 215/55R18 right now
Lionhart LH-503 215/55R18 95V All Season Passenger Tires
$83.96per tire $167.92 for 2 tires · $335.84 for 4
131 tires in this size, priced straight from SimpleTire's own product feed, read 13 November 2026. Stock and prices move daily, so check the shop for today's figure.
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About the 215/55R18 size
Newer subcompact-crossover size, H/V with 95 load index. Selection is growing; CUV touring and all-weather tires.
What the numbers on the sidewall mean
A 215/55R18 tire is 215 millimeters wide, its sidewall is 55 percent of that (about 4.7 inches tall), and it mounts on a 18-inch wheel. That works out to an overall diameter of roughly 27.3 inches. Every replacement has to match all three numbers, and the load index and speed rating on the placard inside the driver's door have to be met or exceeded.
In this size our picks are marked 95H on the Kumho Solus TA51a and Bridgestone Turanza EL440 (1,521 lb per tire, rated to 130 mph). The first number is the load index, the letter the speed rating; a tire with equal or higher values than your placard is fine, a lower one is not.
Our guide on reading a tire size walks through the markings, and this one lists every load index and speed code.
What 215/55R18 tires cost across the whole range
Of the 167 tires listed in this size, 131 are in stock today. The lowest price is the Lionhart LH-503 at $83.96, a 95V tire. The median is $152.90; a third of the tires cost $114.96 or less, and the top five percent start above $243.99. Those are per-tire prices before mounting and balancing, which adds $15 to $45 per tire at most shops, read from the retailer's feed Nov 13, 2026.
The same tires in neighboring sizes
The Kumho Solus TA51a, our mid-range pick here at $170.10, is also stocked in 215/65R16 ($116.63). Useful if your vehicle came with a different wheel package, or if you are comparing an upsize: the same tire usually costs more per inch of wheel, not per inch of rubber. Prices per tire, from the retailer's feed Nov 13, 2026.
Winter in this size: what the states actually require
Crossovers in this size come both ways, front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive, and the difference matters under the traction laws. In Colorado the Passenger Vehicle Traction Law applies on the 126 miles of I-70 between Dotsero and Morrison from September 1 to May 31. You need either an all-wheel-drive or four-wheel-drive vehicle, or tires marked M+S, 3PMSF or rated all-weather by the manufacturer, and in every case at least 3/16 inch of tread. Fines start at $130. An AWD crossover passes on the vehicle alone; a front-wheel-drive one does not, and then the tire marking is what the trooper checks. If you want one set year-round in the snow belt, an all-weather tire with the 3PMSF symbol is the better answer than a plain all-season.
Vehicles that use 215/55R18
- Mazda CX-30 (2020-2024, Preferred/Premium)
- Honda HR-V (2023-2024, Sport)
- Kia Seltos (2021-2024, upsize alternative)
Confirm on the door-jamb sticker before ordering. Optional wheel packages often change the size within the same model.
Which type of 215/55R18 tire?
All-Season Tires
Drivers in the South, West Coast and mild parts of the Midwest who want one set of tires that lasts a long time and is quiet.
All-Weather Tires
Drivers in snow-belt states who want one set of tires with proven snow traction and no seasonal swap.
Winter Tires
Anyone in the northern US, Canada-border states or mountain regions where snow and ice are on the roads for weeks at a time.
Frequently asked questions
How much do 215/55R18 tires cost?
Expect $84–$115 per tire for a budget brand, $115–$184 for a mid-range tire like the Kumho Solus TA51a, and $184–$244 for a premium tire like the Bridgestone Turanza EL440. A set of four therefore starts at about $336. Add roughly $15 to $45 per tire for mounting and balancing.
What vehicles use 215/55R18 tires?
215/55R18 is original equipment on Mazda CX-30 (2020-2024, Preferred/Premium), Honda HR-V (2023-2024, Sport) and Kia Seltos (2021-2024, upsize alternative), among others. Always confirm with the sticker inside your driver's door, because trim levels and wheel packages can change the size.
What is the best 215/55R18 tire?
For most drivers our mid-range pick, the Kumho Solus TA51a, is the sweet spot of price and tread life. If you keep the vehicle a long time or drive in heavy rain and snow, the Bridgestone Turanza EL440 is worth the extra. On a tight budget the Lexani Quattro Tempo Tour AW is a sound choice.
Can I replace just one or two 215/55R18 tires?
On a front- or rear-wheel-drive car, yes: replace in pairs on the same axle and put the newer pair on the rear. On all-wheel-drive vehicles most makers want all four replaced together, or a new tire shaved to match, because a difference in circumference strains the drivetrain.