UK tyre comparison • Source feeds: 29 Sept 2026
❄ WinterBarum Polaris North 6 tyre model

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Barum · Car

Polaris North 6

225/45 R18 95T · XL

225/45 R18 95T XL EVc, Nordic Compound, with kerbing rib

Wet gripDEfficiencyCExternal noise72 dB
From £224.68 / tyre

2 retailers · Source: 29 Sept 2026

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Tirendo UK Affiliate link ↗£224.68mytyres.co.uk Affiliate link ↗£227.31Delivery, dates & full offer details ↓

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Tirendo UK

Listed available in feed · 2-4 working days

Source updated 29 Sept 2026 · Imported 30 Sept 2026
£224.68Feed delivery charge: £0Confirm postcode and order conditions
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mytyres.co.uk

Listed available in feed · 2-5 weekdays

Source updated 29 Sept 2026 · Imported 30 Sept 2026
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EXPLORE THE CAR REFERENCES

Cars with 225/45 R18 in their manufacturer references

10 model guides mention this size. Open a guide to check the documented edition, wheel option and axle.

Size match only — compatibility is not confirmed. The tyre shown may have different load or speed ratings, XL/HL, run-flat construction or manufacturer markings. Check your exact generation, trim, wheel and axle requirements before buying.

Alfa Romeo Giulia →

February 2023 European OE reference

Europe — UK trim applicability not established

  • 225/45 R18 91Y · Front and rear
    Selected summer OE entry

BMW 1 Series →

UK online tyre reference; checked 30 September 2026

United Kingdom

  • 225/45 R18 95 Y XL · Front and rear
    1 Series; standard (STD)

BMW 2 Series →

UK online tyre reference; checked 30 September 2026

United Kingdom

  • 225/45 R18 95 Y XL · Front and rear
    2 Series Coupé; standard (STD)
  • 225/45 R18 95 Y XL · Front
    2 Series Coupé; standard (STD)

BMW 4 Series →

UK online tyre reference; checked 30 September 2026

United Kingdom

  • 225/45 R18 95 Y XL · Front and rear
    4 Series Coupé; standard (STD)
  • 225/45 R18 95 Y XL · Front
    4 Series Coupé; standard (STD)

Fiat 500X →

February 2023 European OE reference

Europe — UK trim applicability not established

  • 225/45 R18 91V · Front and rear
    Selected summer OE entry

Hyundai i40 →

2011–2019 UK manual index

United Kingdom

  • 225/45 R18 · Front and rear
    Full-size tyre

Hyundai Kona →

December 2019 UK technical sheet

UK

  • 225/45 ZR18 · Front and rear
    Premium — Hybrid 1.6 GDi 141PS DCT 2WD

Kia Niro →

UK online tyre reference; checked 30 September 2026

United Kingdom

  • 225/45 R18 95V XL · Not assigned in source
    Selected UK model tyre-label entry

MINI Aceman →

UK online tyre reference; checked 30 September 2026

United Kingdom

  • 225/45 R18 95 H XL · Front and rear
    standard (STD)
Show 1 more car guides mentioning this size

Toyota Avensis →

UK online tyre reference; checked 30 September 2026

United Kingdom

  • 225/45 R18 · Front and rear
    Avensis; discontinued-model section
Browse all 200 car guides →

THE PRICE, OVER TIME

Recorded price changes.

25 Sept 2026 – 29 Sept 2026 · UK GBP item price per tyre

£224.68 – £228.72Observed range
Recorded GBP item prices for Barum Polaris North 6 225/45 R18 95T XL EVc, Nordic Compound, with kerbing ribTirendo UK: 2 recorded price levels; mytyres.co.uk: 2 recorded price levels. Exact dates and prices are in the table below. Steps show when a changed price was recorded, not every movement between feeds.£224.68£228.72Tirendo UK: £226.08, 25 Sept 2026Tirendo UK: £224.68, 29 Sept 2026mytyres.co.uk: £228.72, 25 Sept 2026mytyres.co.uk: £227.31, 29 Sept 202625 Sept 202629 Sept 2026
━ Tirendo UK┄ mytyres.co.uk

Each point is a dated retailer-feed observation. Repeated unchanged prices are not added as new changes. Lines connect recorded levels; changes between checks may be missing. Delivery and fitting are excluded. This is a short history from two retailers in one group, not a market price index.

View dates and prices as a table
RetailerChange observedItem price
Tirendo UK25 Sept 2026£226.08
Tirendo UK29 Sept 2026£224.68
mytyres.co.uk25 Sept 2026£228.72
mytyres.co.uk29 Sept 2026£227.31

Tirendo UK last source check: 29 Sept 2026 · mytyres.co.uk last source check: 29 Sept 2026

YOUR SIZE IN CONTEXT

How does this variant compare?

Among 118 current winter variants in 225/45 R18, from 29 brands in our feeds. Each variant contributes its lowest available item price once.

This variant£224.68
Same-size median£153.20
Same-size range£76.29–£305.41
Wet-grip A3 / 104Variants with a supplied grade

Ratings, load, speed, construction and manufacturer approvals may differ within this size. Price position is not a performance score or a fitment recommendation.

EXPLORE THE ALTERNATIVES

Similar tyres in 225/45 R18

Same recorded size, season, load and speed rating, XL marking and run-flat status. Current offers only; up to six different models, prioritising detailed pages and then the closest item prices.

Check the full specification and manufacturer markings. A missing run-flat marking is not proof of conventional construction. These suggestions do not confirm vehicle fitment. Check your car’s requirements.

Same recorded load & speed

£10.98 less per tyre · Efficiency D vs C · External noise 71 vs 72 dB

Same recorded load & speed

£19.53 more per tyre · Efficiency B vs C · External noise 71 vs 72 dB

Same recorded load & speed

£20.18 less per tyre · Wet grip E vs D · Efficiency D vs C · External noise 71 vs 72 dB

Same recorded load & speed

£43.25 less per tyre · Wet grip C vs D · External noise 69 vs 72 dB

Same recorded load & speed

£48.08 less per tyre · Wet grip E vs D · External noise 70 vs 72 dB

Same recorded load & speed

£86.61 less per tyre

Browse all 225/45 R18 tyres →

The finer details

Know what you’re comparing.

Specifications are supplied by the retailer for this variant. A missing field means it is not confirmed. Label values can differ between sizes of the same model.

How to read tyre labels ↗
Tyre size
225/45 R18
Load index
95
Speed rating
T
Season
Winter
Vehicle category
Car
Extra load (XL)
Marked XL / reinforced
Run-flat
Not confirmed
EV suitability
Not confirmed
Wet grip
D
Fuel efficiency
C
External rolling noise
72 dB
Manufacturer part number
15419200000
EAN / GTIN
4024063008847
Read the retailer’s description

Supplied by mytyres.co.uk. These are the retailer’s product claims, not independent test findings from Tyres Compared.

Optimized traction for superior winter control The advanced tread design and specialized Nordic compound deliver superior grip, ensuring confident braking and handling on snowy road. With POLARIS NORTH 6, you can rely on a stable, secure drive, even in the harshest Nordic conditions. Conquer winter’s toughest challenges The new POLARIS NORTH 6 keeps you moving forward, no matter how extreme the conditions. A well-balanced tread design and optimized contact surface ensure reliable grip, helping you stay safe and in control on icy roads. Stay safe, even in the wettest conditions The advanced Nordic compound enhances water dispersion and road contact, ensuring reliable grip and precise braking on wet and wintry surfaces. With POLARIS NORTH 6, you can drive with confidence, no matter the Nordic weather. We make you ready for e-mobility Our EV-compatible symbol confirms that the tire meets the requirements of electric vehicles as well as cars with combustion or hybrid engines..

Source & product identity

Offers are matched by validated EAN/GTIN with matching brand, size, load, speed and manufacturer part number. Tyres without a valid GTIN remain retailer-specific. Merchant specification: 225/45 R18 95T XL EVc, Nordic Compound, with kerbing rib.

These are dated retailer feed observations, not independent tyre tests or guaranteed stock. Tirendo UK feed updated 29 Sept 2026; mytyres.co.uk feed updated 29 Sept 2026.