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

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Premium

POTENZA SPORT EVO

9.3

£159

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Ecsta PS71

7.8

£105

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Premium

Potenza Sport Evo

'26#1

'26#2

'26#2

9.3

Price from

£159

Price from£159

Expert summary

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.

Recommended

#8

2026

theTyre Lab.comRecommended#8 Summer tires 2026

Performance

Wet circle cornering

96%

Dry braking

90%

Wet handling

79%

+3

Aquaplaning - cross

56%

Exterior noise

35%

Comfort

17%

Test results

2026205/45 R17#1(Outstanding)

2026235/35 R19#2(Highly recommended)

2026255/35 R19#2(Exemplary)

2026255/45 R19#2(Exemplary)

2026225/40 R18#3(Highly recommended)

2026245/45 R19#11(Good)

2026245/45 R19#11(-)

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Price variants (1)

225/35 R18 87 Y

A D 72dB

£159

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£159

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£183

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2

Premium

Potenza Sport

'25#1

'25#2

8.7

Price from

£146

Price from£146

Expert summary

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.

Performance

Wet handling

93%

Wet circle cornering

92%

Dry handling

81%

+4

Aquaplaning - cross

61%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

56%

Exterior noise

28%

Test results

2025225/40 R18#1(Very good)

2025225/40 R18#1(-)

2025225/40 R18#2(Good)

2025225/45 R18#3(Highly recommended)

2025225/40 R18#3(Exemplary)

2025225/40 R18#6(-)

2024225/55 R17#1(Exemplary)

2024235/55 R19#3(Good)

2024265/35 R19#4(Good)

2023225/40 R18#2(Outstanding)

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225/35 R18 87 Y mfs XL

A D 72dB

£146

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£146

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£156

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Upper-middle

Roadhawk 2

'26#3

'26#4

7.5

Price from

£128

Price from£128

Expert summary

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.

Performance

Aquaplaning - cross

74%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

69%

Wet circle cornering

64%

+3

Dry braking

25%

Comfort

17%

Exterior noise

10%

Test results

2026205/55 R16#3(Recommended)

2026225/50 R17#4(Satisfactory)

2026235/45 R18#4(Recommended)

2026195/55 R16#5(Good)

2026205/45 R17#7(Sufficient)

2025215/55 R18#6(Satisfactory)

2025225/50 R17#6(Satisfactory)

2024225/45 R17#5(Highly recommended)

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225/35 R18 87 Y XL

A C 71dB

£128

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Upper-middle

Azenis FK520

'26#3

'26#4

'26#8

7.0

Price from

£117

Price from£117

Expert summary

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.

Performance

Exterior noise

84%

Comfort

83%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

70%

+4

Aquaplaning - cross

47%

Wet handling

32%

Interior noise

17%

Test results

2026205/45 R17#3(Very good)

2026225/40 R18#4(Highly recommended)

2026255/45 R19#8(Satisfactory)

2026245/45 R19#13(Good)

2026245/45 R19#14(-)

2025255/55 R18#2(Exemplary)

2025225/40 R18#5(Recommended)

2025225/40 R18#8(Good)

2025225/45 R18#8(-)

2024235/55 R18#7(Good)

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225/35 R18 87 Y 5/50 R18 10£117

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Upper-middle

Ecsta PS71

'25#4

'25#6

'25#13

7.8

Price from

£105

Price from£105

Expert summary

The Kumho Ecsta PS71 has been around for a while and keeps showing up well in tests. Strong aquaplaning resistance, short braking distances, and balanced handling across conditions make it a dependable choice. Comfort and noise are where it compromises.

Performance

Aquaplaning - longitudal

91%

Aquaplaning - cross

87%

Wet braking

64%

+3

Dry braking

49%

Exterior noise

27%

Interior noise

23%

Test results

2025225/40 R18#4(-)

2025225/40 R18#6(Exemplary)

2025225/40 R18#13(Satisfactory)

2023225/45 R18#5(Good)

2023225/45 R18#7(Highly recommended)

2023225/45 R18#12(-)

2022255/35 R19#6(-)

2021225/50 R17#3(Good)

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Price variants (1)

225/35 R18 87 Y

A D 72dB

£105

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£105

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£115

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N'Fera Sport

'26#3

'26#9

8.0

Price from

£106

Price from£106

Performance

Exterior noise

100%

Wet braking

95%

Dry braking

95%

+2

Wet circle cornering

47%

Wet handling

37%

Dry handling

37%

Test results

2026245/45 R19#3(-)

2026245/45 R19#9(Good)

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225/35 R18 87 Y £106

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£106

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£124

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Premium

Ventus Prime 4

'26#8

'26#11

'25#6

7.3

Price from

£270

Price from£270

Expert summary

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.

Performance

Dry braking

75%

Dry handling

73%

Wet braking

67%

+4

Aquaplaning - cross

42%

Interior noise

37%

Comfort

20%

Test results

2026215/55 R17#8(Highly recommended)

2026225/50 R17#11(Satisfactory)

2025225/45 R17#6(-)

2024225/55 R17#3(Exemplary)

2024205/55 R16#4(-)

2024215/55 R17#6(-)

2024205/55 R16#8(Good)

2024215/55 R17#8(Satisfactory)

2023225/65 R17#5(Exemplary)

2023205/55 R16#7(Recommended)

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225/35 R18 87 Y XL *

C D 72dB

£270

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Ventus S1 evo Z K129

'26#6

'26#7

'24#5

4.8

Price from

£121

Price from£121

Expert summary

The evo Z K129 is a focused sports tyre from Hankook, but with only 15 dimensions on offer it's clearly not built for everyone — more of a niche product aimed at specific performance fitments. On wet roads it genuinely delivers, with short braking distances and strong aquaplaning resistance. The sporty, agile steering feel is there too. The real problem is the rear axle — it tends to step out under load in both wet and dry conditions, which is not something you want from a premium sports tyre. Mid-field test results across the board don't help its case either.

Performance

Aquaplaning - cross

100%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

97%

Comfort

67%

+3

Wet handling

43%

Wet circle cornering

40%

Dry handling

35%

Test results

2026235/35 R19#6(-)

2026255/35 R19#7(Good)

2024265/35 R19#5(Good)

2022235/35 R19#6(Good)

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225/35 R18 87 Y *

B D 69dB

£121

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£121

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£141

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Upper-middle

Summer

'26#7

5.5

Price from

£113

Price from£113

Performance

Aquaplaning - longitudal

100%

Wet handling

86%

Aquaplaning - cross

86%

+1

Wet braking

43%

Exterior noise

14%

Dry braking

0%

Test results

2026195/55 R16#7(Good)

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225/35 R18 87 Y

A D 72dB

£113

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£113

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Upper-middle

Proxes Sport 2

'26#7

'26#16

'26#17

6.4

Price from

£114

Price from£114

Performance

Dry braking

78%

Exterior noise

71%

Dry handling

70%

+2

Aquaplaning - longitudal

63%

Wet circle cornering

60%

Wet braking

42%

Test results

2026255/45 R19#7(Good)

2026245/45 R19#16(-)

2026245/45 R19#17(Satisfactory)

2025225/45 R18#7(-)

2025225/40 R18#11(Good)

2024235/55 R19#7(Good)

2023225/40 R18#7(Good)

2023225/45 R18#10(-)

2023225/45 R18#14(Satisfactory)

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225/35 R18 87 Y XL£114

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£114

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Premium

SP Sport MAXX RT2

'25#9

'25#19

6.9

Price from

£137

Price from£137

Expert summary

The SP Sport MAXX RT2 has been in Dunlop's lineup for a long time, and it shows. Decent aquaplaning resistance and comfortable ride are probably its best qualities, and rolling resistance is reasonable too. But wet braking and wet handling have never been its strong suits, and the dry handling can be unpredictable. As the rest of the segment moved on, it's been struggling to keep up in the tests, which makes it hard to recommend at a premium price.

Performance

Comfort

100%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

94%

Aquaplaning - cross

85%

+4

Wet handling

42%

Dry braking

40%

Wet braking

38%

Test results

2025225/40 R18#9(Good)

2025225/40 R18#19(-)

2024215/40 R18#5(Good)

2024215/55 R17#5(Satisfactory)

2023225/45 R18#5(Good)

2023235/35 R19#5(Good)

2023225/45 R18#13(-)

2022215/55 R17#7(-)

2022215/55 R17#8(Good)

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225/35 R18 87 Y

A D 72dB

£137

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£137

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£162

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Upper-middle

RainSport 5

'26#4

'26#24

'25#23

6.5

Price from

£117

Price from£117

Performance

Aquaplaning - cross

95%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

93%

Interior noise

93%

+4

Wet circle cornering

61%

Dry braking

38%

Dry handling

23%

Test results

2026205/55 R16#4(Recommended)

2026245/45 R19#24(-)

2025225/40 R18#23(-)

2024205/55 R16#14(-)

2024205/55 R16#18(Satisfactory)

2023205/55 R16#5(-)

2023225/45 R18#17(Satisfactory)

2023225/45 R18#17(-)

2023205/55 R16#31(Good)

2022195/55 R16#3(Recommended)

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225/35 R18 87 Y £117

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£117

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£137

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225/35 R18 tyre test

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Best tyres in your size

Dry

1. Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

83%

2. Bridgestone Potenza Sport

81%

3. Hankook Ventus Prime 4

79%

4. Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo

77%

5. Toyo Proxes Sport 2

74%

6. Firestone Roadhawk

72%

7. Falken Azenis FK520

64%

8. Kumho Ecsta PS71

58%

9. Continental EcoContact 6

50%

10. Uniroyal RainSport 5

42%

11. Hankook Ventus S1 evo Z K129

41%

12. Firestone Roadhawk 2

39%

13. Sunny NA305

30%

Wet

1. Uniroyal RainSport 5

81%

2. Bridgestone Potenza Sport

77%

3. Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

75%

4. Kumho Ecsta PS71

73%

5. Hankook Ventus S1 evo Z K129

72%

6. Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo

70%

7. Firestone Roadhawk 2

66%

8. Hankook Ventus Prime 4

64%

9. Firestone Roadhawk

60%

10. Toyo Proxes Sport 2

59%

11. Falken Azenis FK520

52%

12. Continental EcoContact 6

35%

Comfort

1. Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

87%

2. Falken Azenis FK520

80%

3. Continental EcoContact 6

79%

4. Uniroyal RainSport 5

71%

5. Toyo Proxes Sport 2

67%

6. Hankook Ventus S1 evo Z K129

64%

7. Hankook Ventus Prime 4

54%

8. Bridgestone Potenza Sport

39%

9. Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo

38%

10. Kumho Ecsta PS71

38%

11. Firestone Roadhawk

31%

12. Firestone Roadhawk 2

24%

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Customer reviews

1256 customer reviews for tyres in this size

Bridgestone Potenza S001 2.8/5 (151)

GoodYear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 3.6/5 (134)

Uniroyal RainSport 3 3.5/5 (134)

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 3.5/5 (134)

Falken Azenis FK510 3.4/5 (134)

Michelin Pilot Super Sport 3.8/5 (134)

Continental EcoContact 6 2.6/5 (122)

Bridgestone Potenza Sport 3.6/5 (119)

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 3.9/5 (118)

Kumho Ecsta PS71 3.4/5 (76)

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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.