UK tyre comparison • Source feeds: 2 Nov 2026

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❄ WinterContinental IceContact 3 tyre model

Retailer-supplied model image; sidewall and markings may vary by size.

Continental · Car

IceContact 3

255/55 R18 109T · XL

255/55 R18 109T XL studded, with kerbing rib

Wet grip–Efficiency–External noiseNot supplied
From £341.21 / tyre

2 retailers · Source: 2 Nov 2026

Item prices per tyre; fitting extra. Retailer coverage comes from participating UK merchant feeds.

mytyres.co.uk£341.21Tirendo UK£350.02Delivery, dates & full offer details ↓

Size alone does not confirm fitment. Check your vehicle’s approved size, load, speed and any original-equipment markings.

THIS EXACT VARIANT, IN PLAIN ENGLISH

What the current record says

This winter car tyre is recorded as Continental IceContact 3 in 255/55 R18, with 109T and extra load (XL) marking.

Current item price£341.212 current retailer feeds; fitting extra
Retailer price spread£8.81Difference between current item prices
Tyre-label recordNot suppliedRetailer-supplied values for this variant
Recorded history4 price levelsObservations since 31 Oct 2026

This summary rewrites structured catalogue fields; it is not a road test, review score or vehicle-fitment decision. Missing markings remain unconfirmed.

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mytyres.co.uk

Listed available in feed · 2-5 weekdays

Source updated 2 Nov 2026 · Imported 3 Nov 2026
£341.21Feed delivery charge: £0Confirm postcode and order conditions
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Tirendo UK

Listed available in feed · 2-4 working days

Source updated 2 Nov 2026 · Imported 3 Nov 2026
£350.02Feed delivery charge: £0Confirm postcode and order conditions
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EXPLORE THE CAR REFERENCES

Cars with 255/55 R18 in their manufacturer references

1 model guide 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.

Lexus RZ →

June 2023 UK technical sheet

United Kingdom

  • 255/55 R18 · Rear
    18-inch package
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THE PRICE, OVER TIME

Recorded price changes.

31 Oct 2026 – 2 Nov 2026 · UK GBP item price per tyre

£339.44 – £350.02Observed range
Recorded GBP item prices for Continental IceContact 3 255/55 R18 109T XL studded, with kerbing ribmytyres.co.uk: 2 recorded price levels; Tirendo 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.£339.44£350.02mytyres.co.uk: £339.44, 31 Oct 2026mytyres.co.uk: £341.21, 2 Nov 2026Tirendo UK: £348.21, 31 Oct 2026Tirendo UK: £350.02, 2 Nov 202631 Oct 20262 Nov 2026
━ mytyres.co.uk┄ Tirendo 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 participating retailer feeds, not a market price index.

View dates and prices as a table
RetailerChange observedItem price
mytyres.co.uk31 Oct 2026£339.44
mytyres.co.uk2 Nov 2026£341.21
Tirendo UK31 Oct 2026£348.21
Tirendo UK2 Nov 2026£350.02

mytyres.co.uk last source check: 2 Nov 2026 · Tirendo UK last source check: 2 Nov 2026

YOUR SIZE IN CONTEXT

How does this variant compare?

Among 80 current winter variants in 255/55 R18, from 28 brands in our feeds. Each variant contributes its lowest available item price once.

This variant£341.21
Same-size median£156.84
Same-size range£98.78–£376.13
Wet-grip A3 / 70Variants 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 255/55 R18

Same recorded size, season, vehicle category, XL marking and run-flat status. Exact-rated choices are limited, so some cards have different load or speed ratings, clearly marked below.

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

£126.84 less per tyre

Same recorded load & speed

£157.09 less per tyre

Different load or speed — check requirements

Speed Q vs T · £171.86 less per tyre

Different load or speed — check requirements

Speed H vs T · £174.17 less per tyre

Different load or speed — check requirements

Speed V vs T · £174.67 less per tyre

Different load or speed — check requirements

Speed V vs T · £188.23 less per tyre

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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
255/55 R18
Load index
109
Speed rating
T
Season
Winter
Vehicle category
Car
Extra load (XL)
Marked XL / reinforced
Run-flat
Not confirmed
EV suitability
Not confirmed
Wet grip
Not supplied / conflicting
Fuel efficiency
Not supplied / conflicting
External rolling noise
Not supplied / conflicting
Manufacturer part number
03479150000
EAN / GTIN
4019238050998
Read the retailer’s description

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

Revolutionary and award-winning stud technology. The new standard for winter driving. A studded tire that sets a whole new standard—developed for a wide range of passenger cars and SUVs. Fantastic grip on ice—for a revolutionary driving experience on winter roads Significantly improved driving characteristics on slushy and snow-covered Swedish roads Safer performance throughout the tire's entire lifespan From 17' and up, the studs feature the revolutionary ContiFlexStud™ technology .

Source & product identity

Offers are matched by validated EAN/GTIN with matching brand, size, load and speed; manufacturer part numbers must also agree when both records supply them. Tyres without a valid GTIN remain retailer-specific. Merchant specification: 255/55 R18 109T XL studded, with kerbing rib.

These are dated retailer feed observations, not independent tyre tests or guaranteed stock. mytyres.co.uk feed updated 2 Nov 2026; Tirendo UK feed updated 2 Nov 2026.

A closer look at IceContact 3

Recorded price difference

For Continental IceContact 3 255/55 R18 109T XL studded, with kerbing rib, the displayed item prices differ by £8.81. The lowest is 2.5% below the highest displayed price (£350.02). This compares the same listed variant; delivery and other checkout charges are outside this calculation.

Four-tyre item subtotal

Four units of this exact listed tyre variant at the lowest displayed item price would total £1,364.84. This is an item-price calculation; fitting, delivery and vehicle suitability must be checked separately.

Exact-product identifier

The recorded barcode 4019238050998 passes its check-digit calculation. Use the complete code when comparing this item with another listing; the check digit checks the code format, not authenticity or compatibility.

Reading the Item price column

In the 4 numeric rows displayed in this table, Item price ranges from 339.44 (mytyres.co.uk) to 350.02 (Tirendo UK). The difference is 10.58 in the column's stated units. This summary covers the displayed rows and retains the table's period and scope.