225/50R18 tires
Prices, best picks and current deals for 225/50R18, a common size on crossovers. It fits the Toyota C-HR, Toyota Corolla Cross, Subaru Legacy and more.
Yes, this fits your Toyota Corolla Cross. 225/50R18 is the original size on the 2022-2024 Toyota Corolla Cross.
The sticker inside the driver's door is still the final word, because trim and wheel package can change the size. Back to every Toyota Corolla Cross size.
What 225/50R18 tires cost
Milestar MS932 Sport
Lowest price that still brakes and wears acceptably. Fine for a second car or low annual mileage.
Listed as Milestar MS932 Sport 225/50R18 95V All Season Passenger Tires
General AltiMAX RT45
The value sweet spot: long mileage warranty, solid wet grip, sane price.
Listed as General AltiMAX RT45 225/50R18 95H All Season Passenger Tires
Pirelli Cinturato P7 All Season
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 Pirelli Cinturato P7 225/50R18 95V All Season Passenger Tires
Prices are per tire, before mounting and balancing. A set of four in the mid range comes to roughly $468 to $756, and a brand rebate can take another $50 to $110 off, see this month's deals.
Cheapest 225/50R18 right now
Royal Black 225/50ZR18 99W Racing Trac Passenger Tires
$74.06per tire $148.12 for 2 tires · $296.24 for 4
231 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.
See every 225/50R18 tire in stock at SimpleTire
About the 225/50R18 size
Compact crossover and sedan size, H or V. Toyota C-HR and Corolla Cross drive current demand; touring all-seasons at fair prices.
What the numbers on the sidewall mean
A 225/50R18 tire is 225 millimeters wide, its sidewall is 50 percent of that (about 4.4 inches tall), and it mounts on a 18-inch wheel. That works out to an overall diameter of roughly 26.9 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 95V on the Milestar MS932 Sport and Pirelli Cinturato P7 All Season (1,521 lb per tire, rated to 149 mph) and 95H on the General AltiMAX RT45 (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.
Our three picks, side by side
One tire at each price level from what the retailer stocks in this size, with the mileage warranty and UTQG grades as published by the manufacturers and their retailers. Treadwear is the number to compare: it is a relative wear rate, so 700 should last roughly twice as long as 350 on the same car.
| Milestar MS932 Sport | General AltiMAX RT45 | Pirelli Cinturato P7 All Season | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price per tire (Nov 13, 2026) | $94.96 | $186.99 | $265.10 |
| Set of four | $379.84 | $747.96 | $1,060.40 |
| Service description in 225/50R18 | 95V | 95H | 95V |
| Mileage warranty | 60,000 mi for T, H and V speed ratings; 50,000 mi for W | 75,000 mi for T and H speed ratings; 65,000 mi for V | see listing |
| UTQG treadwear / traction / temperature | see listing | 600 A B (typical, varies by size) | see listing |
| Season | All-season | All-season | All-season grand touring |
| Extras | — | — | — |
What 225/50R18 tires cost across the whole range
Of the 290 tires listed in this size, 231 are in stock today. The median is $155.96; a third of the tires cost $116.99 or less, and the top five percent start above $311.30. 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 Milestar MS932 Sport, our budget pick here at $94.96, is also stocked in 225/40R18 ($90.99), 235/55R18 ($129.99), 235/65R18 ($132.99) and 245/45R18 ($118.99). The General AltiMAX RT45, our mid-range pick here at $186.99, is also stocked in 225/55R17 ($160.99), 235/65R18 ($194.99), 215/50R17 ($162.99) and 215/55R17 ($160.99). 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.
None of our picks in this size, the General AltiMAX RT45, carries the 3PMSF symbol; for that, look at the all-weather and winter tires.
Vehicles that use 225/50R18
- Toyota C-HR (2018-2022, XLE/Limited)
- Toyota Corolla Cross (2022-2024, LE/XLE)
- Subaru Legacy (2015-2019, Limited/Sport)
- Buick Verano (2012-2017, Premium)
Other years and wheel packages of the same models came on 225/55R17 instead, so read the placard inside the driver's door before you order.
Which type of 225/50R18 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 225/50R18 tires cost?
Expect $74–$117 per tire for a budget brand, $117–$189 for a mid-range tire like the General AltiMAX RT45, and $189–$311 for a premium tire like the Pirelli Cinturato P7 All Season. A set of four therefore starts at about $296. Add roughly $15 to $45 per tire for mounting and balancing.
What vehicles use 225/50R18 tires?
225/50R18 is original equipment on Toyota C-HR (2018-2022, XLE/Limited), Toyota Corolla Cross (2022-2024, LE/XLE), Subaru Legacy (2015-2019, Limited/Sport) and Buick Verano (2012-2017, Premium), 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 225/50R18 tire?
For most drivers our mid-range pick, the General AltiMAX RT45, 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 Pirelli Cinturato P7 All Season is worth the extra. On a tight budget the Milestar MS932 Sport is a sound choice.
Can I replace just one or two 225/50R18 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.