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225/35 R18 - Best summer tyres 2026 - market overview, tests, reviews

Potenza Sport

bridgestone
4.35/5
£141

Ecsta PS71

kumho
4.15/5
£106

Best summer tyres in tests (2026)

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4.35/5
Bridgestone
Tests from 2025
225/40 R18 Rank: 1 (Very good)
225/40 R18 Rank: 1 (-)
225/40 R18 Rank: 2 (Good)
225/45 R18 Rank: 3 (Highly recommended)
225/40 R18 Rank: 3 (Exemplary)
225/40 R18 Rank: 6 (-)
Tests from 2024
225/55 R17 Rank: 1 (Exemplary)
235/55 R19 Rank: 3 (Good)
265/35 R19 Rank: 4 (Good)
Tests from 2023
225/40 R18 Rank: 2 (Outstanding)
We really like the new Potenza Sport, as it’s more sporty and dynamic than the usual tyre in this category, but still perfectly usable and safe for everyday driving, which makes it unique. It’s rolling resistance, mileage and overall comfort are also on a good level, except for a slighty higher noise.
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Wet circle cornering
Dry handling
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Potenza Sport XL MFS
- In stock
£141
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Bridgestone Potenza Sport ( 225/35 R18 87Y XL EVc, with rim protection (MFS) )
- In stock
£151
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4.55/5
Goodyear
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)
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!
50%
Comfort
Wet circle cornering
Dry handling
Exterior noise
Wet handling
Dry braking
Aquaplaning - cross
Wet braking
Aquaplaning - longitudal
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4.35/5
Bridgestone
Tests from 2026
225/40 R18 Rank: 3 (Highly recommended)
The Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo is the successor to the multi-award-winning Potenza Sport, featuring ENLITEN Technology for enhanced performance. It delivers 5% shorter wet braking, 2% shorter dry braking, and 15% greater mileage compared to its predecessor, while achieving EU label A-grade wet grip.
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Potenza Sport Evo XL
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£150
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Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo ( 225/35 R18 87Y XL Enliten / EV, with rim protection (MFS) )
- In stock
£162
Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo ( 225/35 R18 87Y XL Enliten / EV, with rim protection (MFS) ) In stock Free shipping
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3.7/5
Falken
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)
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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Aquaplaning - longitudal
Dry braking
Dry handling
Wet braking
Aquaplaning - cross
Wet circle cornering
Wet handling
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Falken AZENIS FK520 ( 225/35 R18 87Y XL with rim protection (MFS) NBLK )
- In stock
£115
Falken AZENIS FK520 ( 225/35 R18 87Y XL with rim protection (MFS) NBLK ) In stock Free shipping
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4.15/5
Kumho
Tests from 2025
225/40 R18 Rank: 4 (-)
225/40 R18 Rank: 6 (Exemplary)
225/40 R18 Rank: 13 (Satisfactory)
Tests from 2023
225/45 R18 Rank: 5 (Good)
225/45 R18 Rank: 7 (Highly recommended)
225/45 R18 Rank: 12 (-)
Tests from 2022
255/35 R19 Rank: 6 (-)
Tests from 2021
225/50 R17 Rank: 3 (Good)
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Aquaplaning - cross
Wet braking
Wet handling
Wet circle cornering
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Kumho Ecsta PS71 ( 225/35 ZR18 87Y XL with rim protection ridge (FSL) )
- In stock
£106
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Ecsta PS71 XL
- In stock
£120
Ecsta PS71 XL In stock Free shipping
£120 Buy
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3.6/5
Hankook
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 (-)
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 Ventus TD Z221 ( 225/35 R18 87Y XL 4PR *, Competition Use Only SBL )
- In stock
£284
Hankook Ventus TD Z221 ( 225/35 R18 87Y XL 4PR *, Competition Use Only SBL ) In stock Free shipping
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3.15/5
Toyo
Tests from 2025
225/45 R18 Rank: 7 (-)
225/40 R18 Rank: 11 (Good)
Tests from 2024
235/55 R19 Rank: 7 (Good)
Tests from 2023
225/40 R18 Rank: 7 (Good)
225/45 R18 Rank: 10 (-)
225/45 R18 Rank: 14 (Satisfactory)
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Wet circle cornering
Dry braking
Dry handling
Exterior noise
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet handling
Aquaplaning - cross
Wet braking

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Toyo Proxes Sport 2 ( 225/35 ZR18 87Y XL with rim protection ridge (FSL) )
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£115
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£115 Buy
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3.7/5
Dunlop
Tests from 2025
225/40 R18 Rank: 9 (Good)
225/40 R18 Rank: 9 (Good)
225/40 R18 Rank: 19 (-)
Tests from 2024
215/40 R18 Rank: 5 (Good)
215/55 R17 Rank: 5 (Satisfactory)
Tests from 2023
225/45 R18 Rank: 5 (Good)
235/35 R19 Rank: 5 (Good)
225/45 R18 Rank: 13 (-)
Tests from 2022
215/55 R17 Rank: 7 (-)
215/55 R17 Rank: 8 (Good)
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Comfort
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Aquaplaning - cross
Interior noise
Wet circle cornering
Exterior noise
Dry handling
Wet handling
Dry braking
Wet braking

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Dunlop Sport Maxx RT2 ( 225/35 R18 87Y XL with rim protection (MFS) BLK )
- In stock
£138
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£138 Buy
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Sport Maxx RT 2 XL MFS
- In stock
£164
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£164 Buy
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3.25/5
Uniroyal
Tests from 2025
225/40 R18 Rank: 23 (-)
Tests from 2024
205/55 R16 Rank: 14 (-)
205/55 R16 Rank: 18 (Satisfactory)
Tests from 2023
205/55 R16 Rank: 5 (-)
225/45 R18 Rank: 17 (-)
225/45 R18 Rank: 17 (Satisfactory)
205/55 R16 Rank: 31 (Good)
Tests from 2022
195/55 R16 Rank: 3 (Recommended)
215/55 R17 Rank: 36 (-)
Tests from 2021
235/55 R18 Rank: 3 (Recommended)
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Aquaplaning - longitudal
Interior noise
Wet braking
Comfort
Exterior noise
Wet handling
Wet circle cornering
Dry braking
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Uniroyal RainSport 5 ( 225/35 R18 87Y XL EVc, with kerbing rib )
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£123
Uniroyal RainSport 5 ( 225/35 R18 87Y XL EVc, with kerbing rib ) In stock Free shipping
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Rainsport 5 XL FR
- In stock
£132
Rainsport 5 XL FR In stock Free shipping
£132 Buy
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Best tyres in your size

Dry

1. Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
83%
2. Bridgestone Potenza Sport
81%
3. Toyo Proxes Sport 2
77%
4. Hankook Ventus Prime 4
75%
5. Firestone Roadhawk
72%
6. Falken Azenis FK520
68%
7. Kumho Ecsta PS71
58%
8. Uniroyal RainSport 5
42%
9. Hankook Ventus S1 evo Z K129
29%

Wet

1. Uniroyal RainSport 5
81%
2. Bridgestone Potenza Sport
77%
3. Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
76%
4. Kumho Ecsta PS71
73%
5. Hankook Ventus S1 evo Z K129
71%
6. Toyo Proxes Sport 2
61%
7. Firestone Roadhawk
60%
8. Hankook Ventus Prime 4
57%
9. Falken Azenis FK520
54%

Comfort

1. Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
85%
2. Falken Azenis FK520
77%
3. Uniroyal RainSport 5
71%
4. Toyo Proxes Sport 2
66%
5. Hankook Ventus Prime 4
54%
6. Bridgestone Potenza Sport
39%
7. Kumho Ecsta PS71
38%
8. Firestone Roadhawk
31%

Economy

1. Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
82%
2. Hankook Ventus S1 evo Z K129
73%
3. Hankook Ventus Prime 4
71%
4. Firestone Roadhawk
68%
5. Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
59%
6. Kumho Ecsta PS71
55%
7. Toyo Proxes Sport 2
54%
8. Falken Azenis FK520
51%
9. Uniroyal RainSport 5
51%
10. Bridgestone Potenza Sport
32%

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