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215/55 R18 - Best summer tyres 2026 - market overview, tests, reviews

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Continental UltraContact NXT
ContinentalPremium
UltraContact NXT
AVD'26#2MOTOR'25#1AUTOMOTORSPORT'25#1
9.9
Price from£153
Expert summary
The UltraContact NXT is Continental's newest summer model, launched in 2024 with no predecessor — and it's already won both tests it entered. Wet performance is the standout, with short braking distances and confident handling on wet asphalt. Dry is precise too, though the dry braking slightly trails its wet capabilities. Comfort and noise levels are high, which makes it very pleasant for everyday use. Only 23 sizes are available so far, so check if yours is covered before getting too excited.
Recommended
#3
2026
theTyre Lab.comRecommended#3 Summer tires 2026
Performance
Wet circle cornering
100%
Dry handling
98%
Wet braking
95%
+2
Dry braking
80%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
56%
Aquaplaning - cross
45%
Test results
AVD2026215/55 R17#2(Highly recommended)
MOTOR2025205/55 R16#1(Test winner)
AUTOMOTORSPORT2025215/55 R17#1(Outstanding)
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215/55 R18 99 V
A A 69dB
£153
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Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
PirelliPremium
Cinturato (C3)
AVD'26#1TYREREVIEWS'26#1ADAC'26#2
9.7
Price from£134
Expert summary
When safety meets sportiness, you get the Pirelli Cinturato C3. It posted the best dry braking distance in test and backs it up with excellent wet grip and handling. Low rolling resistance adds efficiency to the mix, though noise levels and aquaplaning in standing water are only average.
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#4
2026
theTyre Lab.comRecommended#4 Summer tires 2026
Performance
Wet circle cornering
100%
Dry braking
99%
Wet braking
92%
+2
Aquaplaning - longitudal
80%
Aquaplaning - cross
76%
Exterior noise
12%
Test results
AVD2026215/55 R17#1(Highly recommended)
TYREREVIEWS2026225/45 R17#1(Test winner)
ADAC2026225/50 R17#2(Good)
AUTOZEITUNG2026235/45 R18#3(Highly recommended)
AUTOBILD2026245/45 R19#4(Exemplary)
AUTOBILD2026245/45 R19#7(-)
TYREREVIEWS2025225/50 R17#1(Test winner)
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215/55 R18 99 V
A B 71dB
£134
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£158
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Hankook iON Evo
HankookPremium
iON Evo
AUTOBILD'25#1
8.5
Price from£138
Expert summary
Hankook designed the ION Evo specifically for electric vehicles and it shows. It combines low rolling resistance with good aquaplaning safety, short braking distances and excellent handling dynamics. Comfort and mileage are also strong points, making it a well-rounded EV tyre with very few compromises.
Performance
Wet handling
100%
Wet circle cornering
100%
Wet braking
100%
+2
Aquaplaning - longitudal
86%
Aquaplaning - cross
86%
Exterior noise
57%
Test results
AUTOBILD2025215/55 R18#1(Exemplary)
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215/55 R18 99 Y
A B 69dB
£138
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Continental PremiumContact 7
ContinentalPremium
PremiumContact 7
NETZWELT'26#1REIFENTESTER'26#1AUTOZEITUNG'26#1
9.7
Price from£133
Expert summary
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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#6
2026
theTyre Lab.comRecommended#6 Summer tires 2026
Performance
Wet braking
93%
Wet circle cornering
91%
Wet handling
87%
+4
Aquaplaning - longitudal
65%
Interior noise
53%
Exterior noise
40%
Test results
NETZWELT2026205/55 R16#1(Highly recommended)
REIFENTESTER2026235/55 R18#1(Good)
AUTOZEITUNG2026235/45 R18#1(Highly recommended)
ADAC2026225/50 R17#1(Good)
TYREREVIEWS2026225/45 R17#1(Test winner)
SPORTAUTO2026205/45 R17#4(Very good)
AUTOBILD2026245/45 R19#6(Good)
AUTOBILD2026245/45 R19#6(-)
TYREREVIEWS2025225/50 R17#1(Test winner)
AFTONBLADET2025225/45 R17#2(Outstanding)
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215/55 R18 99 V XL
A C 71dB
£133
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Michelin Primacy 5
MichelinPremium
Primacy 5
AUTOMOTORSPORT'26#3AVD'26#4REIFENTESTER'26#4
8.4
Price from£134
Expert summary
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.
Performance
Aquaplaning - longitudal
87%
Dry handling
85%
Exterior noise
81%
+2
Wet braking
69%
Wet handling
54%
Dry braking
41%
Test results
AUTOMOTORSPORT2026195/55 R16#3(Good)
AVD2026215/55 R17#4(Highly recommended)
REIFENTESTER2026235/55 R18#4(Good)
TYREREVIEWS2026225/45 R17#6(Recommended)
AUTOZEITUNG2026235/45 R18#6(Recommended)
ADAC2026225/50 R17#7(Satisfactory)
AFTONBLADET2025225/45 R17#1(Test winner)
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215/55 R18 99 V
A B 70dB
£134
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£146
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215/55 R18 99 V
A A 69dB
£151
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£151
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Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV
GoodyearPremium
EfficientGrip 2 SUV
AUTOBILD'25#3AUTOBILD'23#4AUTOBILD'22#1
8.7
Price from£122
Expert summary
Comfortable and quiet SUV tyre that is very well balanced with a lean towards durability
Performance
Interior noise
100%
Exterior noise
97%
Comfort
95%
+4
Wet circle cornering
65%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
63%
Dry braking
55%
Test results
AUTOBILD2025215/55 R18#3(Exemplary)
AUTOBILD2023225/65 R17#4(Exemplary)
AUTOBILD2022235/55 R18#1(Exemplary)
AUTOBILD2021215/60 R17#1(Exemplary)
TYREREVIEWS2021235/55 R18#2(-)
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215/55 R18 99 V
A B 70dB
£122
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GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
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Efficientgrip Performance 2
AVD'26#3ADAC'26#3MOTOR'25#2
8.8
Price from£122
Expert summary
Despite its name, this tyre is focused mainly on efficiency and comfort, which is where it excels. It has got a great mileage and low exterior noise, while maintaining very safe wet characteristics. Dry braking is its weak spot, so it's better suited for drivers that value comfort and efficiency over sporty driving.
Performance
Comfort
89%
Exterior noise
85%
Wet handling
75%
+4
Dry handling
64%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
53%
Interior noise
32%
Test results
AVD2026215/55 R17#3(Highly recommended)
ADAC2026225/50 R17#3(Good)
MOTOR2025205/55 R16#2(Recommended)
AUTOMOTORSPORT2025215/55 R17#5(Very good)
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215/55 R18 99 V XL
A A 70dB
£122
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Falken E.Ziex
FalkenUpper-middle
E.Ziex
AUTOMOTORSPORT'26#4AUTOMOTORSPORT'25#2AUTOBILD'25#5
8.8
Price from£132
Expert summary
If you care about the range of your electric vehicle, there are now non-premium options that are more than good enough for daily driving. The Falken e.Ziex delivers top-tier rolling resistance and some of the shortest braking distances in test, both wet and dry. It rides comfortably and stays quiet, though aquaplaning safety in corners and overall wet grip leave room for improvement.
Recommended
#14
2026
theTyre Lab.comRecommended#14 Summer tires 2026
Performance
Dry braking
80%
Exterior noise
72%
Wet circle cornering
71%
+2
Aquaplaning - longitudal
44%
Aquaplaning - cross
34%
Wet handling
27%
Test results
AUTOMOTORSPORT2026195/55 R16#4(Good)
AUTOMOTORSPORT2025215/55 R17#2(Very good)
AUTOBILD2025215/55 R18#5(Good)
AUTOMOTORSPORT2023255/45 R20#4(Very good)
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Pirelli P Zero PZ4
PirelliPremium
P Zero PZ4
AUTOBILD'25#3AUTOZEITUNG'25#5AUTOBILD'25#20
8.6
Price from£157
Expert summary
The P Zero range is with us for a long time, also being a favorite choice for car manufacturers as first equipment. It’s a good, well balanced and enjoyable tyre. It tends to get quite a few mid-life updates so make sure you get the latest one.
Performance
Wet circle cornering
95%
Wet handling
89%
Dry handling
72%
+3
Wet braking
63%
Aquaplaning - cross
53%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
46%
Test results
AUTOBILD2025245/35 R19#3(Exemplary)
AUTOZEITUNG2025225/45 R18#5(Highly recommended)
AUTOBILD2025225/40 R18#20(-)
GUTE-FAHRT2023235/35 R19#2(Very good -)
AUTOBILD2023225/40 R18#3(Outstanding)
AUTOBILD2023225/45 R18#3(-)
AUTOZEITUNG2023235/35 R19#4(Highly recommended)
SPORTAUTO2023225/40 R18#5(Very good)
ACE2023225/45 R18#5(Highly recommended)
AUTOBILD2023225/45 R18#11(Satisfactory)
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215/55 R18 99 T XL£245
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215/55 R18 99 H XL£157
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215/55 R18 tyre test

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Best tyres in your size

Dry

1. Continental UltraContact NXT
90%
2. Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
86%
3. Falken ZIEX ZE320
85%
4. Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
84%
5. Continental PremiumContact 7
79%
6. Hankook Ventus Prime 4
79%
7. Bridgestone Turanza T005
78%
8. Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
73%
9. Michelin e.Primacy
73%
10. Toyo Proxes Comfort
72%
11. Firestone Roadhawk
72%
12. Michelin Primacy 4+
70%
13. Maxxis Premitra HP5
70%
14. Vredestein Ultrac
69%
15. Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun
69%

Wet

1. Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
88%
2. Uniroyal RainSport 5
81%
3. Vredestein Ultrac
78%
4. Continental PremiumContact 7
78%
5. Continental UltraContact NXT
75%
6. Kumho Ecsta PS71
73%
7. Nexen N Fera Primus
73%
8. Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
73%
9. Semperit Speed-Life 3
73%
10. Bridgestone Turanza T005
72%
11. Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
72%
12. Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun
68%
13. Maxxis Premitra HP5
67%
14. Michelin Primacy 4+
67%
15. Firestone Roadhawk 2
66%

Comfort

1. Continental UltraContact NXT
93%
2. Michelin e.Primacy
90%
3. Goodride Solmax 1
87%
4. Falken Ziex ZE320
87%
5. Michelin Primacy 5
83%
6. Semperit Speed-Life 3
82%
7. Kleber Dynaxer HP5
80%
8. Continental EcoContact 6
79%
9. Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
77%
10. Falken Azenis FK520
75%
11. Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
73%
12. Toyo Proxes Comfort
72%
13. Uniroyal RainSport 5
71%
14. Falken e.Ziex
69%
15. Michelin Primacy 4+
68%

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Cars with 215/55 R18 tyres

2008 2020
2008
2020
MX-30 2020
MX-30
2020
Captur 2020
Captur
2020
CX-30 2019
CX-30
2019
Karoq 2017
Karoq
2017
CX-3 2015
CX-3
2015
Compass 2011
Compass
2011
Sebring 2007
Sebring
2007
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1062 customer reviews for tyres in this size
Bridgestone Turanza T005 3.1/5 (151) Michelin Primacy 3 3.4/5 (134) Goodyear Efficientgrip Performance 3.3/5 (134) Michelin Primacy 4 3.4/5 (134) Continental EcoContact 6 2.6/5 (122) Bridgestone Weather Control A005 2.9/5 (96) GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2 3.6/5 (87) Falken ZIEX ZE914 EcoRun 3.4/5 (87) Uniroyal RainSport 5 3.3/5 (67) Avon ZX7 3.1/5 (50)

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Did you know ...?

215/55 R18 doesn't belong to the most popular dimensions for summer tyres - there are 33 tyre models available, which can be compared to 205/40 R17, 195/55 R16, 215/70 R15. Let's break down the sizing - 55 is height of the tyre, which is calculated as 55% of the tyre width (215mm), which means the sidewall height has 118.25 mm. The wheel diameter is R18, which means it fits to a 18 inch/457.2mm diameter wheel. The total circumference of the tyre is 2179.32 mm, which is very similar to 265/35 R20(2178.69 mm), 235/45 R19(2180.58 mm), 195/80 R15(2177.12 mm), 265/40 R19(2182.15 mm), 265/30 R21(2175.24 mm), 235/50 R18(2174.61 mm), 265/45 R18(2185.61 mm). There are multiple speed indexes available for summer tyres in 215/55 R18: H(210km/h), T(190km/h), V(240km/h), W(270km/h), Y(300km/h). The same goes for weight indexes: 95, 99. You can find 215/55 R18 on 16 car models - mainly .

215/55 R18 tire tests

YearOrganizationSizeTested
2025
AUTOBILDAUTOBILD
215/55 R181 Tyres

215/55 R18 is found on 16 vehicles:

DodgeDodge
Caliber
DS AutomobilesDS Automobiles
DS 3 Crossback
ChryslerChrysler
Sebring
JeepJeep
Compass
LanciaLancia
Flavia
MazdaMazda
CX-3CX-30MX-30
NissanNissan
X-TrailQashqai
OpelOpel
Mokka
PeugeotPeugeot
2008
RenaultRenault
Captur
SeatSeat
Ateca
SkodaSkoda
Karoq
VolvoVolvo
S60/V60

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