215/50 R18 - Best summer tyres 2026 - market overview, tests, reviews

#14
Summer tires

Tests from 2025

225/45 R17 Rank: 1 (Test winner)

Michelin Primacy 5

4.5/5

The previous model was already a good, economy-focused model and the Primacy 5 is expected to take it even further with 18% better mileage. But Michelin said also the wet performance is improved, which is something we are looking forward to see in the tests.

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Primacy 5 - In stock £150	Primacy 5		In stock	Free shipping	£150	Buy tyres.pneus.online.uk
Michelin Primacy 5 ( 215/50 R18 92V with rim protection ridge (FSL) ) - In stock £157	Michelin Primacy 5 ( 215/50 R18 92V with rim protection ridge (FSL) )		In stock	Free shipping	£157	Buy mytyres.co.uk

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Primacy 5 - In stock £156	Primacy 5		In stock	Free shipping	£156	Buy tyres.pneus.online.uk
Michelin Primacy 5 ( 215/50 R18 92W with rim protection ridge (FSL) ) - In stock £163	Michelin Primacy 5 ( 215/50 R18 92W with rim protection ridge (FSL) )		In stock	Free shipping	£163	Buy mytyres.co.uk

4.5/5

#12
Summer tires

Tests from 2025

215/55 R18 Rank: 1 (Exemplary)

Hankook iON Evo

4.5/5

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Hankook iON evo (IK01A) ( 215/50 ZR18 96Y XL 4PR EV, SUV, SoundAbsorber, with rim protection (MFS) SBL ) - In stock £160	Hankook iON evo (IK01A) ( 215/50 ZR18 96Y XL 4PR EV, SUV, SoundAbsorber, with rim protection (MFS) SBL )		In stock	Free shipping	£160	Buy mytyres.co.uk
iON evo SUV EV XL - In stock £172	iON evo SUV EV XL		In stock	Free shipping	£172	Buy tyres.pneus.online.uk

4.5/5

Tests from 2025

225/50 R17 Rank: 1 (Test winner)

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

4.5/5

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Pirelli Cinturato C3 ( 215/50 R18 96W XL with rim protection (MFS) ) - In stock £149	Pirelli Cinturato C3 ( 215/50 R18 96W XL with rim protection (MFS) )		In stock	Free shipping	£149	Buy mytyres.co.uk
Cinturato C3 XL - In stock £161	Cinturato C3 XL		In stock	Free shipping	£161	Buy tyres.pneus.online.uk

4.75/5

#5
Summer tires

Tests from 2025

205/55 R16 Rank: 1 (Test winner)

215/55 R17 Rank: 1 (Outstanding)

Continental UltraContact NXT

4.75/5

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Continental UltraContact NXT - ContiRe.Tex ( 215/50 R18 96W XL CRM, EVc, with kerbing rib ) - In stock £150	Continental UltraContact NXT - ContiRe.Tex ( 215/50 R18 96W XL CRM, EVc, with kerbing rib )		In stock	Free shipping	£150	Buy mytyres.co.uk
UltraContact NXT XL - In stock £160	UltraContact NXT XL		In stock	Free shipping	£160	Buy tyres.pneus.online.uk

4.85/5

#3
Summer tires

Tests from 2025

225/50 R17 Rank: 1 (Test winner)

215/55 R18 Rank: 2 (Exemplary)

225/45 R18 Rank: 2 (Highly recommended)

225/45 R17 Rank: 2 (Outstanding)

225/40 R18 Rank: 4 (Exemplary)

235/55 R19 Rank: 5 (Good)

225/40 R18 Rank: 8 (-)

Tests from 2024

215/55 R17 Rank: 1 (Good)

205/55 R16 Rank: 1 (-)

225/45 R17 Rank: 1 (Highly recommended)

Continental PremiumContact 7

4.85/5

Continental did it again with the PremiumContact 7. It’s an incredibly well balanced tire with just the right wet and dry grip and above average mileage. Since it’s launch in 2023 it got nothing but the best results in the tests, the only downside being it’s premium price.

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Continental PremiumContact 7 ( 215/50 R18 92V EVc, with kerbing rib ) - In stock £137	Continental PremiumContact 7 ( 215/50 R18 92V EVc, with kerbing rib )		In stock	Free shipping	£137	Buy mytyres.co.uk
PremiumContact 7 EV - In stock £145	PremiumContact 7 EV		In stock	Free shipping	£145	Buy tyres.pneus.online.uk

4.55/5

#10
Summer tires

Tests from 2025

225/40 R18 Rank: 1 (Exemplary)

255/55 R18 Rank: 1 (Exemplary)

225/45 R18 Rank: 1 (Highly recommended)

245/35 R19 Rank: 2 (Exemplary)

235/55 R19 Rank: 4 (Good)

225/40 R18 Rank: 4 (Highly recommended)

225/40 R18 Rank: 4 (Good)

225/40 R18 Rank: 6 (-)

225/45 R17 Rank: 8 (-)

Tests from 2024

235/55 R19 Rank: 1 (Exemplary)

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

4.55/5

The Asymmetric 6 is the latest addition in the Eagle F1 range, offering great compromise between every day comfort and sporty driving. While it has dynamic steering response, it’s also very good on wet and has a low rolling resistance. Definitely recommended!

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Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 ( 215/50 R18 92T EVR, with rim protection (MFS) ) - In stock £125	Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 ( 215/50 R18 92T EVR, with rim protection (MFS) )		In stock	Free shipping	£125	Buy mytyres.co.uk
Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 EDT - In stock £143	Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 EDT		In stock	Free shipping	£143	Buy tyres.pneus.online.uk

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Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 ( 215/50 R18 92W EVR, with rim protection (MFS) ) - In stock £127	Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 ( 215/50 R18 92W EVR, with rim protection (MFS) )		In stock	Free shipping	£127	Buy mytyres.co.uk
Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 - In stock £142	Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6		In stock	Free shipping	£142	Buy tyres.pneus.online.uk

3.85/5

Tests from 2025

215/55 R17 Rank: 3 (Very good)

225/45 R17 Rank: 4 (-)

255/55 R18 Rank: 7 (-)

Tests from 2024

205/55 R16 Rank: 3 (Exemplary)

235/55 R18 Rank: 4 (Good)

225/45 R17 Rank: 6 (Recommended)

215/55 R17 Rank: 6 (Satisfactory)

225/45 R17 Rank: 9 (Recommended for economical driving)

205/55 R16 Rank: 10 (-)

Tests from 2023

225/65 R17 Rank: 2 (Exemplary)

Bridgestone Turanza 6

3.85/5

The Turanza 6 is quite a new addition to Bridgestone’s lineup, being introduced in 2023. Featuring the new ENLITEN technology, it should be lighter and have positive effect on fuel efficiency. In the tests, the efficiency is confirmed alongside with higher mileage. That being said, it somehow lacks the performance of other premium tyres, so we would recommend it only when the price is lower.

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Bridgestone Turanza 6 ( 215/50 R18 92W Enliten / EV ) - In stock £137	Bridgestone Turanza 6 ( 215/50 R18 92W Enliten / EV )		In stock	Free shipping	£137	Buy mytyres.co.uk
Turanza 6 Enliten - In stock £137	Turanza 6 Enliten		In stock	Free shipping	£137	Buy tyres.pneus.online.uk

4.45/5

Tests from 2025

225/45 R17 Rank: 3 (Outstanding)

Tests from 2024

225/45 R17 Rank: 2 (Highly recommended)

225/55 R17 Rank: 6 (Good)

Tests from 2023

205/55 R16 Rank: 2 (Highly recommended)

205/55 R16 Rank: 4 (-)

205/55 R16 Rank: 17 (Good)

Tests from 2021

205/55 R16 Rank: 2 (-)

205/55 R16 Rank: 7 (Good)

225/50 R17 Rank: 9 (Satisfactory)

Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2

4.45/5

The upgraded version of the legendary P7 has a good steering response and low rolling resistance, which makes sense as it's often a first equipment of many car manufacturers.

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Dry braking

Exterior noise

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Aquaplaning - longitudal

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Pirelli Cinturato P7 (P7C2) ( 215/50 R18 92W with rim protection (MFS) ) - In stock £239	Pirelli Cinturato P7 (P7C2) ( 215/50 R18 92W with rim protection (MFS) )		In stock	Free shipping	£239	Buy mytyres.co.uk

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Pirelli Cinturato P7 (P7C2) ( 215/50 R18 92W with rim protection (MFS) ) - In stock £146	Pirelli Cinturato P7 (P7C2) ( 215/50 R18 92W with rim protection (MFS) )		In stock	Free shipping	£146	Buy mytyres.co.uk
Cinturato P7 C2 - In stock £150	Cinturato P7 C2		In stock	Free shipping	£150	Buy tyres.pneus.online.uk

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Pirelli Cinturato P7 (P7C2) ( 215/50 R18 96V XL ) - In stock £210	Pirelli Cinturato P7 (P7C2) ( 215/50 R18 96V XL )		In stock	Free shipping	£210	Buy mytyres.co.uk

3.55/5

Tests from 2025

205/55 R16 Rank: 3 (Recommended)

215/55 R17 Rank: 4 (Very good)

Tests from 2023

255/45 R20 Rank: 3 (Very good)

205/55 R16 Rank: 38 (Sufficient)

Michelin e.Primacy

3.55/5

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e-Primacy - In stock £156	e-Primacy		In stock	Free shipping	£156	Buy tyres.pneus.online.uk
Michelin E Primacy ( 215/50 R18 92W EV ) - In stock £167	Michelin E Primacy ( 215/50 R18 92W EV )		In stock	Free shipping	£167	Buy mytyres.co.uk

3.7/5

Tests from 2026

225/40 R18 Rank: 4 (Highly recommended)

Tests from 2025

255/55 R18 Rank: 2 (Exemplary)

225/40 R18 Rank: 5 (Recommended)

225/40 R18 Rank: 8 (Good)

225/45 R18 Rank: 8 (-)

Tests from 2024

235/55 R18 Rank: 7 (Good)

Tests from 2023

235/35 R19 Rank: 6 (Highly recommended)

235/35 R19 Rank: 7 (Good -)

255/45 R20 Rank: 7 (Very good)

225/40 R18 Rank: 7 (Good)

Falken Azenis FK520

3.7/5

One of the cheaper tyres that can be recommended as it hasn't failed a single test and is often rated as a economical choice. It's surprisingly quiet, so if you are looking for a good and comfortable tyre, Azenis FK520 could be a tyre for you.

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Exterior noise

Aquaplaning - longitudal

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Falken AZENIS FK520 ( 215/50 R18 92W NBLK ) - In stock £121	Falken AZENIS FK520 ( 215/50 R18 92W NBLK )		In stock	Free shipping	£121	Buy mytyres.co.uk

4.5/5

#11
Summer tires

Tests from 2025

215/55 R17 Rank: 2 (Very good)

215/55 R18 Rank: 5 (Good)

Tests from 2023

255/45 R20 Rank: 4 (Very good)

Falken E.Ziex

4.5/5

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Falken e.ZIEX ( 215/50 R18 96V XL EV NBLK ) - In stock £129	Falken e.ZIEX ( 215/50 R18 96V XL EV NBLK )		In stock	Free shipping	£129	Buy mytyres.co.uk
e. Ziex NBLK Silent Core XL - In stock £154	e. Ziex NBLK Silent Core XL		In stock	Free shipping	£154	Buy tyres.pneus.online.uk

3.9/5

Tests from 2025

205/55 R16 Rank: 2 (Recommended)

215/55 R17 Rank: 5 (Very good)

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

3.9/5

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3.55/5

Tests from 2025

205/55 R16 Rank: 3 (Recommended)

215/55 R17 Rank: 4 (Very good)

Tests from 2023

255/45 R20 Rank: 3 (Very good)

205/55 R16 Rank: 38 (Sufficient)

Michelin E.Primacy

3.55/5

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Dry braking

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Shop	Product	Stock	Availability	Shipping	Price	Action
e-Primacy - In stock £156	e-Primacy		In stock	Free shipping	£156	Buy tyres.pneus.online.uk
Michelin E Primacy ( 215/50 R18 92W EV ) - In stock £167	Michelin E Primacy ( 215/50 R18 92W EV )		In stock	Free shipping	£167	Buy mytyres.co.uk

4.4/5

Tests from 2025

205/55 R16 Rank: 4 (Recommended)

Tests from 2024

215/40 R18 Rank: 3 (Very good)

Tests from 2023

205/55 R16 Rank: 3 (-)

205/55 R16 Rank: 3 (Highly recommended)

205/55 R16 Rank: 4 (Good)

Tests from 2022

215/55 R17 Rank: 1 (-)

215/55 R17 Rank: 1 (Highly recommended)

245/45 R19 Rank: 2 (Very good)

185/65 R15 Rank: 2 (Good)

215/60 R16 Rank: 3 (Good)

Bridgestone Turanza T005

4.4/5

The Turanza T005 was introduced in 2018, but still stands as a great tyre, offered in incredible 350 different sizes. It’s universal also in it’s properties - it’s a balanced mix of wet and dry performance with above-average rolling resistance.

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Turanza T005 AO - In stock £145	Turanza T005 AO		In stock	Free shipping	£145	Buy tyres.pneus.online.uk
Bridgestone Turanza T005 ( 215/50 R18 92W AO ) - In stock £151	Bridgestone Turanza T005 ( 215/50 R18 92W AO )		In stock	Free shipping	£151	Buy mytyres.co.uk

4.5/5

#13
Summer tires

Tests from 2025

225/40 R18 Rank: 3 (-)

225/40 R18 Rank: 5 (Exemplary)

Hankook Ventus Evo

4.5/5

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Hankook Ventus evo K137A ( 215/50 ZR18 92W 4PR SUV, with rim protection (MFS) SBL ) - In stock £127	Hankook Ventus evo K137A ( 215/50 ZR18 92W 4PR SUV, with rim protection (MFS) SBL )		In stock	Free shipping	£127	Buy mytyres.co.uk
Ventus evo SUV - In stock £141	Ventus evo SUV		In stock	Free shipping	£141	Buy tyres.pneus.online.uk

3.8/5

Tests from 2025

215/55 R18 Rank: 4 (Good)

225/50 R17 Rank: 5 (Recommended)

Tests from 2024

205/55 R16 Rank: 1 (Exemplary)

215/55 R17 Rank: 2 (Good)

225/45 R17 Rank: 3 (Highly recommended)

225/55 R17 Rank: 4 (Exemplary)

205/55 R16 Rank: 5 (-)

215/55 R17 Rank: 7 (-)

225/45 R17 Rank: 7 (-)

235/55 R18 Rank: 8 (Good)

Michelin Primacy 4+

3.8/5

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Primacy 4 plus RG EV - In stock £160	Primacy 4 plus RG EV		In stock	Free shipping	£160	Buy tyres.pneus.online.uk
Michelin Primacy 4+ ( 215/50 R18 92W with rim protection ridge (FSL) ) - In stock £163	Michelin Primacy 4+ ( 215/50 R18 92W with rim protection ridge (FSL) )		In stock	Free shipping	£163	Buy mytyres.co.uk

3.6/5

Tests from 2025

225/45 R17 Rank: 6 (-)

Tests from 2024

225/55 R17 Rank: 3 (Exemplary)

205/55 R16 Rank: 4 (-)

215/55 R17 Rank: 6 (-)

205/55 R16 Rank: 8 (Good)

215/55 R17 Rank: 8 (Satisfactory)

Tests from 2023

225/65 R17 Rank: 5 (Exemplary)

205/55 R16 Rank: 7 (Recommended)

205/55 R16 Rank: 9 (Good)

205/55 R16 Rank: 9 (-)

Hankook Ventus Prime 4

3.6/5

Ventus Prime 4 Is our favorite every day tyre, as it offers premium safety at an affordable price. Short braking distances, good handling, but slightly worse at aquaplaning and comfort.

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Hankook iON i*cept (IW01A) ( 215/50 R18 96V XL 4PR EV, SUV, SoundAbsorber, with rim protection (MFS) SBL ) - In stock £158	Hankook iON i*cept (IW01A) ( 215/50 R18 96V XL 4PR EV, SUV, SoundAbsorber, with rim protection (MFS) SBL )		In stock	Free shipping	£158	Buy mytyres.co.uk

3.2/5

Tests from 2025

255/55 R18 Rank: 6 (Good)

Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV

3.2/5

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Aquaplaning - longitudal

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Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV ( 215/50 ZR18 92W 4PR with rim protection ridge (FSL) ) - In stock £92	Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV ( 215/50 ZR18 92W 4PR with rim protection ridge (FSL) )		In stock	Free shipping	£92	Buy mytyres.co.uk
Ecsta PS71 - In stock £127	Ecsta PS71		In stock	Free shipping	£127	Buy tyres.pneus.online.uk

3.7/5

Tests from 2025

215/55 R18 Rank: 6 (Satisfactory)

225/50 R17 Rank: 6 (Satisfactory)

Tests from 2024

225/45 R17 Rank: 5 (Highly recommended)

Firestone Roadhawk 2

3.7/5

Firestone, the affordable brand belonging to the Bridgestone group, has a fresh addition to their lineup - the Roadhawk 2. And it seems like it’s set off for success - it offers the Bridgestone’s ENLITEN technology, which makes the rolling resistance and mileage exceptional for a budget tyre and it combines it with safe behavior on wet and dry.

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Firestone Roadhawk 2 ( 215/50 R18 92W Enliten / EV ) - In stock £135	Firestone Roadhawk 2 ( 215/50 R18 92W Enliten / EV )		In stock	Free shipping	£135	Buy mytyres.co.uk

4.55/5

#8
Summer tires