255/55 R18 Summer Tires – Used

The tire size 255/55 R18 is a typical size for medium to large SUVs , crossovers , 4x4 vehicles , as well as various hybrid and electric SUVs .
The combination of a 255 mm width and a high 55 mm cross-section offers:

• high traction

• pronounced driving stability

• comfortable rolling characteristics

• reliable side guidance

• high load-bearing reserves

SUVs of this size often feature:

• increased axle loads ,

• larger brake systems ,

• All-wheel drive (AWD/4x4)

• Dynamically tuned chassis ,

• Hybrid/EV extra weight .

Therefore, used summer tires of this size must be inspected particularly thoroughly to ensure carcass integrity , concentricity and OEM rolling circumference .

✔ Vehicle types that commonly use 255/55 R18

Medium & large SUVs

• Mercedes ML / GLE (earlier generations)

• BMW X5 (E70 variants)

• Audi Q7 (older model series)

• Volvo XC90 / XC70

• Volkswagen Touareg

Crossover & 4x4 models

• Toyota Land Cruiser Prado (variants)

• Jeep Grand Cherokee

• Ford Explorer

Hybrid & Electric Vehicles

• Volvo XC90 Recharge

• Mercedes GLE Hybrid

• electric SUV models with 18-inch configurations

All-wheel drive vehicles (AWD/4x4)

• require identical rolling circumference

• sensitive to differences in tread depth

🔧 Technical testing criteria for used 255/55 R18 summer tires

1. Tread depth & wear pattern

The following will be checked:

• sufficient remaining tread depth

• uniform abrasion

• no block breaks or sawtooth formation

2. DOT analysis & aging status

Checkpoints:

• Year of manufacture

• Material hardness & elasticity

• UV & heat aging

3. Carcass & Structure Inspection

Important because of SUV loads:

• no cuts, tears or dents

• no belt or carcass breakages

• stable side wall construction

4. Runout & Vibration Test

Relevant for:

• smooth driving behavior

• stable straight-line tracking

• precise steering responses

5. Load Capacity & Speed ​​Index (LI/SI)

Crucial for:

• heavy SUVs

• Hybrid/electric vehicles

• loaded holiday journeys

6. Air tightness test

Each tire is checked for pressure loss.

🛠 Tyre44 testing procedure for used 255/55 R18 summer tires

All tires are checked for:

• digital tread depth measurement

• DOT analysis & material evaluation

• Structural and carcass integrity

• Runout and vibration measurement

• Airtightness

• OEM-compliant rolling circumference values

→ Only technically flawless tires are included in the Tyre44 product range.

🧊 Summer tire offer in 255/55 R18 (used) at Tyre44

We offer:

• tested used SUV summer tires

• various DOT and tread depth levels

• XL/Extra Load models for high axle loads

• robust and comfort-optimized summer profiles

• inexpensive alternatives to new tires

🔍 Easily select suitable used summer tires

With the Tyre44 vehicle filter
(Manufacturer → Model series → Model name)
You will receive tires that:

• are fully compatible with 255/55 R18

• Load capacity and speed indices are met

• Adhere exactly to OEM rolling circumference

• Ideally suited for SUVs, crossovers, hybrid & AWD vehicles

→ No more bad purchases.

⭐ Why Tyre44?

• Strictly tested used summer tires in size 255/55 R18

• documented DOT and tread depth information

• fast delivery throughout Europe

• Premium quality at an attractive price

• Maximum safety, stability & SUV performance

Order now certified used summer tires in size 255/55 R18 – robust, stable & SUV-optimized! 🚀