Cooper 166632028 TractionCommand 225/45R18 95V XL All-Weather Touring Tire

The Cooper TractionCommand 225/45R18 95V XL is an all-weather passenger car touring tire engineered to deliver confident performance across all four seasons. With its advanced asymmetric tread design and severe snow certification, this tire is built for drivers who demand reliable grip in dry, wet, and wintry conditions alike.

Key Features:

• Asymmetric Tread Design – Optimizes contact patch distribution for improved dry handling, wet traction, and ride comfort
• Deep Sweeping Grooves – Channel water and slush away from the contact patch to resist hydroplaning and maintain wet-road grip
• Widening Sipe Technology – Sipes widen as the tire wears, maintaining consistent wet-weather performance throughout the tire's life
• M+S Rated – Meets the industry standard for mud and snow traction capability
• Three-Peak Mountain Snowflake (3PMSF) Certified – Exceeds minimum snow traction requirements, confirming reliable performance in severe winter conditions
• Extra Load (XL) Construction – Supports higher load capacity versus standard load tires in the same size
• Black Sidewall (BSW) – Clean, classic appearance to complement a wide range of vehicle styles

The TractionCommand carries a Load Index of 95 and Speed Rating of V (up to 149 mph), making it well-suited for everyday passenger cars and performance-oriented sedans. The 225/45R18 size fits an 18-inch rim with a section width of 225mm and a 45% aspect ratio sidewall profile.