235/55R18 tires

235/55R18 is a crossover and large-sedan size: the Ford Taurus SE and SEL from 2010 to 2019, the Volkswagen Tiguan in several trims, the Volvo XC40 with 18-inch wheels, and the Toyota Sienna LE AWD, XLE AWD and Limited from 2011 to 2020. Below are real prices for 309 tires in stock, three picks with the specifications behind them, and the load-index check that matters on the Sienna.

What 235/55R18 tires cost

Prices are per tire, before mounting and balancing. A set of four in the mid range comes to roughly $472 to $778, and a brand rebate can take another $50 to $110 off, see this month's deals.

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A minivan, a sedan and two compact SUVs

The Sienna is the heaviest vehicle on this list by a wide margin, especially with eight people aboard, and it is front-heavy. In this size the tires are sold as 100 standard-load and 104 extra-load, and our mid-range Cooper is listed today as a 104V XL while the Milestar and the Bridgestone are listed at 100. Compare the first number with the placard on the driver's door: if it says 100, all three qualify; a higher number is fine, a lower one is not.

On the Taurus, Tiguan and XC40 the priorities are different: quiet running and long tread life. All three picks are all-season touring tires, and the warranties run from 60,000 to 70,000 miles.

Check the size if you drive a Sorento, Santa Fe or XC60

Several crossovers are sometimes listed with this size, but tiresize.com shows other factory sizes for them: the 2016 to 2020 Kia Sorento on 235/65R17, 235/60R18 or 235/55R19, the Santa Fe Sport 2.0T on 235/60R18 or 235/55R19, the 2018-on Volvo XC60 on 235/60R18 at its smallest, and the base Lincoln Corsair on 225/60R18. If you own one of those, search for the size on your placard instead.

235/55R18 stands about 28.2 inches tall and fits rims from 6.5 to 8.5 inches wide, so a set mounted on factory 18-inch wheels is a direct swap on every vehicle that uses it.

What the numbers on the sidewall mean

A 235/55R18 tire is 235 millimeters wide, its sidewall is 55 percent of that (about 5.1 inches tall), and it mounts on a 18-inch wheel. That works out to an overall diameter of roughly 28.2 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 104V on the Milestar MS932 Sport and Cooper Endeavor Plus (1,984 lb per tire, rated to 149 mph) and 100H on the Bridgestone Ecopia H/L 422 Plus (1,764 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, $129.99. Milestar's everyday all-season, listed as 104V. The retailer gives a 60,000-mile warranty for T, H and V ratings and a 540 treadwear grade in a representative size. A fair choice for a Taurus or Tiguan driven on a budget.

Cooper Endeavor Plus, $178.99. Cooper backs this crossover tire with 65,000 miles of warranty and a 45-day guarantee, and grades it 680 A A. In this size it is a 104V extra-load tire, which gives the Sienna and its passengers the most load margin of the three.

Bridgestone Ecopia H/L 422 Plus, $240.11. Bridgestone's touring tire for crossovers, SUVs and minivans, with a 70,000-mile tread life warranty and a low-rolling-resistance compound. It is listed as 100H here, which meets a 100 placard, and it is the quiet, long-wearing pick for highway miles.

What 235/55R18 tires cost across the whole range

Of the 395 tires listed in this size, 309 are in stock today. The lowest price is the Haida HD927 UHP Summer at $86.99, a 104V tire. The median is $153.96; a third of the tires cost $117.96 or less, and the top five percent start above $266.99. 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 Milestar MS932 Sport, our budget pick here at $129.99, is also stocked in 235/50R19 ($156.95), 235/55R17 ($119.99), 205/65R15 ($86.99) and 225/40R18 ($90.99). The Cooper Endeavor Plus, our mid-range pick here at $178.99, is also stocked in 235/60R18 ($179.99), 225/60R17 ($149.99), 225/55R18 ($167.99) and 255/65R18 ($204.99). The Bridgestone Ecopia H/L 422 Plus, our premium pick here at $240.11, is also stocked in 225/55R19 ($260.06) and 225/65R17 ($180.96). 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 Cooper Endeavor Plus and Bridgestone Ecopia H/L 422 Plus, carries the 3PMSF symbol; for that, look at the all-weather and winter tires.

Vehicles listed for 235/55R18

• Ford Taurus (2010-2019, SE/SEL)
• Volkswagen Tiguan (2018-2024, SE)
• Volvo XC40 (2019-2024, 18 in)
• Toyota Sienna (2011-2020, LE AWD/XLE AWD/Limited)

Other trims of these vehicles use 17-, 19- or 20-inch sizes; follow your placard.

Which type of 235/55R18 tire?

Frequently asked questions

How much do 235/55R18 tires cost?

Expect $87–$118 per tire for a budget brand, $118–$194 for a mid-range tire like the Cooper Endeavor Plus, and $194–$267 for a premium tire like the Bridgestone Ecopia H/L 422 Plus. A set of four therefore starts at about $348. Add roughly $15 to $45 per tire for mounting and balancing.

What vehicles use 235/55R18 tires?

235/55R18 is original equipment on Ford Taurus (2010-2019, SE/SEL), Volkswagen Tiguan (2018-2024, SE), Volvo XC40 (2019-2024, 18 in) and Toyota Sienna (2011-2020, LE AWD/XLE AWD/Limited), 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 235/55R18 tire?

For most drivers our mid-range pick, the Cooper Endeavor Plus, 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 Ecopia H/L 422 Plus is worth the extra. On a tight budget the Milestar MS932 Sport is a sound choice.

Can I replace just one or two 235/55R18 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.