
Kpatos XL FM601
TyreWide

Live 255/40 R18 prices from R1 299 at TyreWide. Compare 255/40 R18 tyre prices (255/40R18) from 10 retailers, 15 brands, and 63 current offers. Updated 2 days ago.
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Kpatos XL FM601
TyreWide


Tomket SPORT 99Y XL
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Tomket SPORT 99Y XL
Driveway Tyres

Radar 255/40ZDIMAX + 99Y
The Tyre Group

Radar 255/40ZDIMAX + 99Y
The Tyre Group

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Winrun Tyre 99W XL
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Winrun Tyre 99W XL
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Durun
Durun Ru06
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Durun

Fronway
Fronway Speedway
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Fronway

Falken Azenis FK520L 99Y XL
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Falken Azenis FK520L 99Y XL
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Live market snapshot
Right now TyreCompare tracks 63 live 255/40 R18 offers from 10 retailers and 15 brands. Prices span R1 299 to R8 993 — a 592% spread — so comparing before you buy often saves more than a single-retailer quote. The lowest current offer is from TyreWide.
Most current listings are tyre-only prices. Budget roughly R180–R300 per tyre for fitment and balancing at a South African workshop, plus alignment if your vehicle needs it.
Most-listed brands: Goodyear, Bridgestone, Pirelli, Continental.
Figures from TyreCompare's current database — not a quote. How we get prices · How to read tyre sizes · SA tyre prices guide
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A 255mm wide tyre with a sidewall height equal to 40% of the width (102.0mm), fitting a 18-inch rim. This is one of South Africa's common passenger tyre sizes.
255/40 R18 tyre prices in South Africa currently start from R1 299 at TyreWide. Premium brands can cost more, so compare the table above by brand, retailer, and fitment inclusion before you buy.
The cheapest 255/40 R18 tyres start at R1 299 from TyreWide. Most online retailers in SA — including The Tyre Mall, Errol's Tyres, and TyreWide — ship nationwide. Use the comparison table above to see all current prices and click through to the retailer of your choice.
Always check your vehicle's door jamb sticker or owner's manual for the correct tyre size. Many 255/40 R18-fitted vehicles can also fit a small list of approved alternative sizes — these are listed on each vehicle page on TyreCompare.
Tyre fitting at most SA fitment centres costs R180–R300 per tyre, including balancing. Wheel alignment is usually a separate R350–R650 charge. Some online retailers arrange fitment at a partner workshop when you order. Visit our city hubs (Cape Town, Johannesburg, Pretoria, Durban, Gqeberha and others) for the retailers serving your area.
Yes — these are the same size. The space before the R is just a formatting convention. Both refer to a 255mm wide tyre with a 40% sidewall profile fitted to a 18-inch rim.