225/35 R18 - Best summer tyres 2026 - market overview, tests, reviews
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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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Potenza Sport XL MFS
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£141
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Potenza Sport XL MFS | In stock | Free shipping | £141 |
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Bridgestone Potenza Sport ( 225/35 R18 87Y XL EVc, with rim protection (MFS) )
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£151
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Bridgestone Potenza Sport ( 225/35 R18 87Y XL EVc, with rim protection (MFS) ) | In stock | Free shipping | £151 |
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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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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) )
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£162
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Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo ( 225/35 R18 87Y XL Enliten / EV, with rim protection (MFS) ) | In stock | Free shipping | £162 |
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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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Kumho Ecsta PS71 ( 225/35 ZR18 87Y XL with rim protection ridge (FSL) )
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£106
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Kumho Ecsta PS71 ( 225/35 ZR18 87Y XL with rim protection ridge (FSL) ) | In stock | Free shipping | £106 |
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Ecsta PS71 XL
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£120
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Ecsta PS71 XL | In stock | Free shipping | £120 |
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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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Dunlop Sport Maxx RT2 ( 225/35 R18 87Y XL with rim protection (MFS) BLK )
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£138
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Dunlop Sport Maxx RT2 ( 225/35 R18 87Y XL with rim protection (MFS) BLK ) | In stock | Free shipping | £138 |
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Sport Maxx RT 2 XL MFS
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£164
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Sport Maxx RT 2 XL MFS | In stock | Free shipping | £164 |
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Uniroyal RainSport 5 ( 225/35 R18 87Y XL EVc, with kerbing rib )
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£123
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Uniroyal RainSport 5 ( 225/35 R18 87Y XL EVc, with kerbing rib ) | In stock | Free shipping | £123 |
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Rainsport 5 XL FR
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£132
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Rainsport 5 XL FR | In stock | Free shipping | £132 |
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Cars with 225/35 R18 tyres
225/35 R18 tyre test Personalize
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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225/35 R18 doesn't belong to the most popular dimensions for summer tyres - there are 14 tyre models available, which can be compared to 155/65 R14, 155/70 R13, 155/65 R13. Let's break down the sizing - 35 is height of the tyre, which is calculated as 35% of the tyre width (225mm), which means the sidewall height has 78.75 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 1931.14 mm, which is very similar to 185/70 R14(1930.82 mm), 195/60 R15(1932.08 mm), 205/45 R17(1936.16 mm), 205/50 R16(1920.77 mm), 185/55 R16(1916.06 mm), 235/40 R17(1947.16 mm), 195/65 R14(1913.54 mm). There are multiple speed indexes available for summer tyres in 225/35 R18: W(270km/h), Y(300km/h). The same goes for weight indexes: 87.
