NB the new tread depth on these is only 6.5 mm - (the normal is 8-9MM). In my case after less than 500 gentle miles all 4 tyres were down to 4.2mm after 3 months ie 47% worn having already lost 35% of potential wear. I also had a bulge without hitting any kerb or pothole. Continental told me they were designed that way and would save me fuel-MOT requires 3 mm of tread. avoid like the plague is my advice.
Best Tyres for the BMW 218i
BMW 218i drivers have left 4 tyre reviews on Tyre Reviews, covering 46,000 miles of real world driving. Every tyre they rated is ranked below, so you can see what actually works on this car.
- 4owner reviews
- 46,000 milescovered on them
- 4different tyres rated
- 79%average tyre score
The best rated tyres that fit the BMW 218i
The rankings above can only speak for tyres a BMW 218i driver has already reviewed. These are the highest rated tyres we hold that are actually manufactured in the sizes these drivers run - 205/60 R16 - whether or not anyone here has fitted them yet. They are ranked on the TR Score, which is built from independent test results and every owner review of that tyre.
All Season tyres
No BMW 218i driver has reviewed a tyre in the All Season category yet. Of the ones made in this car's sizes, the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 is our highest rated, at 9.6 out of 10.
| # | Tyre | TR Score | Made in | BMW 218i reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
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9.6 | All your sizes | Be the first → |
| 2 |
Continental AllSeasonContact 2
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9.5 | All your sizes | Be the first → |
| 3 |
Vredestein Quatrac
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9.5 | All your sizes | Be the first → |
| 4 |
Michelin CrossClimate 3
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9.5 | All your sizes | Be the first → |
| 5 |
BFGoodrich Advantage All Season
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9.5 | All your sizes | Be the first → |
| 6 |
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
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9.4 | All your sizes | Be the first → |
Want test data as well as owner opinion? Best All Season Tyres → Test winner: Goodyear Vector All Season 4
Summer tyres
No BMW 218i driver has reviewed a tyre in the Summer category yet. Of the ones made in this car's sizes, the Continental PremiumContact 7 is our highest rated, at 9.5 out of 10.
| # | Tyre | TR Score | Made in | BMW 218i reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Continental PremiumContact 7
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9.5 | All your sizes | Be the first → |
| 2 |
Falken ZIEX ZE320
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9.4 | All your sizes | Be the first → |
| 3 |
Nokian Hakka Blue 3
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9.1 | All your sizes | Be the first → |
| 4 |
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
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9 | All your sizes | Be the first → |
| 5 |
Kumho Ecsta HS52
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9 | All your sizes | 1 |
| 6 |
Uniroyal RainExpert
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8.9 | All your sizes | Be the first → |
Want test data as well as owner opinion? Best Summer Tyres →
Winter tyres
No BMW 218i driver has reviewed a tyre in the Winter category yet. Of the ones made in this car's sizes, the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 is our highest rated, at 9.5 out of 10.
| # | Tyre | TR Score | Made in | BMW 218i reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
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9.5 | All your sizes | Be the first → |
| 2 |
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
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9.5 | All your sizes | Be the first → |
| 3 |
Michelin Alpin 7
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9.5 | All your sizes | Be the first → |
| 4 |
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
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9.4 | All your sizes | Be the first → |
| 5 |
Goodyear UltraGrip 9+
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9.4 | All your sizes | Be the first → |
| 6 |
Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 3
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9.4 | All your sizes | Be the first → |
Want test data as well as owner opinion? Best Winter Tyres → Test winner: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
Fitment comes from each tyre's manufactured size list, and the sizes are the ones drivers reported when they reviewed. Check the size, load index and speed rating on your own doorplate before buying - a size a previous owner ran is not always the size your car left the factory on.
Tyre sizes BMW 218i drivers run
The sizes fitted in the reviews on this page. Each one links to the top rated tyres in that size, across every car.
What BMW 218i drivers say
The most recent owner reviews from this car, in their own words.
Completely transform the way my car drives i hade T005 before but the T006 is much better
I'm really happy about this tyres. After changing my winter tires (Bridgestone), the difference is incredible.
Dry handling and brake : Super good tyres, really impressed.
Wet handling and brake : Nothing to say, they are great.
Wear : Too soon to say something.
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