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Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
MichelinPremium
Pilot Sport 4 S
TYREREVIEWS'26#1ACE'26#1SPORTSCARS'26#5
9.5
Expert summary
Pilot Sport 4S is the sportier version of the Pilot Sports and the most sporty one that still cares about the wet performance, which is it's strong suite. It's usually expensive, but also a guarantee of a great performance tyre.
Recommended
#7
2026
theTyre Lab.comRecommended#7 Summer tires 2026
Performance
Wet side guide
100%
Dry handling
92%
Dry steering response
85%
+10
Exterior noise
47%
Wet handling - objective
40%
Interior noise
14%
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2
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
MichelinPremium
Pilot Sport 4 SUV
AUTOBILD'26#5VIBILAGARE'25#1AUTOBILD'25#5
9.3
Price from£169
Expert summary
While the Michelin PS4 SUV was introduced back in 2019, it still offers a top-notch performance for the SUVs which is difficult for it's competitors to match.
Recommended
#11
2026
theTyre Lab.comRecommended#11 Summer tires 2026
Performance
Dry lane changing
100%
Aquaplaning - cross
97%
Gravel traction
94%
+15
Dry handling - objective
56%
Exterior noise
55%
Fuel efficiency
33%
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Price variants (1)
235/65 R18 110 H
A C 72dB
£169
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£169
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£230
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Hankook ION Evo
HankookPremium
ION Evo
AUTOZURNAL'26#1AUTOBILD'25#1
9.3
Price from£163
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.
Recommended
#10
2026
theTyre Lab.comRecommended#10 Summer tires 2026
Performance
Dry braking
100%
Dry handling
100%
Wet handling - objective
100%
+9
Exterior noise
57%
Rolling resistance
52%
Fuel efficiency
22%
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Price variants (1)
235/65 R18 110 V XL
A A 69dB
£163
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£163
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Falken e.Ziex
FalkenUpper-middle
e.Ziex
AUTOMOTORSPORT'26#4AUTOMOTORSPORT'25#2AUTOBILD'25#5
8.9
Price from£149
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.
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#14
2026
theTyre Lab.comRecommended#14 Summer tires 2026
Performance
Rolling resistance
91%
Dry braking
80%
Comfort
73%
+11
Aquaplaning - cross
34%
Dry steering response
31%
Wet handling
27%
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Price variants (1)
235/65 R18 110 H £149
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5
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
PirelliPremium
P ZERO PZ4
AUTOBILD'25#3AUTOZEITUNG'25#5AUTOBILD'25#20
8.9
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 handling - objective
97%
Wet circle cornering
95%
Wet handling
89%
+12
Rolling resistance
37%
Mileage
37%
Price/value
0%
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Maxxis Victra Sport 5
MaxxisBudget
Victra Sport 5
REIFENTESTER'25#4AUTOBILD'25#10AUTOBILD'25#12
8.1
Price from£126
Expert summary
A budget tyre with real wet grip — that's rare. The Maxxis Victra Sport 5 handles wet roads confidently, brakes well, and stays quiet. The delayed steering response takes getting used to, but at this price point, the overall safety package is hard to argue with.
Performance
Mud traction
100%
Handling on gravel
95%
Wet side guide
92%
+20
Rolling resistance
44%
Sand traction
33%
Fuel efficiency
20%
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Price variants (1)
235/65 R18 106 W £126
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£126
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Toyo Proxes Comfort
ToyoUpper-middle
Proxes Comfort
AVD'26#7AUTOBILD'25#8AUTOBILD'25#11
7.8
Price from£126
Expert summary
A quiet, comfortable all-rounder at a competitive price. The Proxes Comfort delivers solid dry braking and balanced handling across conditions. It won't excel in aquaplaning or mileage, but it covers the basics well and keeps the cabin quiet.
Performance
Exterior noise
79%
Dry braking
78%
Wet side guide
71%
+18
Handling on gravel
22%
Dry steering response
10%
Dry lane changing
0%
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Price variants (1)
235/65 R18 110 W XL£126
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Bridgestone Turanza 6
BridgestonePremium
Turanza 6
TYREREVIEWS'26#4VIBILAGARE'26#5REIFENTESTER'26#5
7.6
Price from£137
Expert summary
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.
Performance
Gravel traction
93%
Interior noise
92%
Rolling resistance
90%
+22
Price/value
26%
Grass traction
26%
Safety
13%
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Price variants (1)
235/65 R18 106 H
A B 69dB
£137
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£137
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£180
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Cooper Summer
CooperUpper-middle
Summer
AUTOMOTORSPORT'26#7
7.6
Price from£123
Performance
Aquaplaning - longitudal
100%
Wet side guide
86%
Wet handling
86%
+8
Rolling resistance
43%
Exterior noise
14%
Dry braking
0%
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Price variants (1)
235/65 R18 106 W
B B 70dB
£123
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£123
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£140
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10
Michelin Primacy 5
MichelinPremium
Primacy 5
AUTOMOTORSPORT'26#3TYREREVIEWS'26#3REIFENTESTER'26#4
7.3
Price from£195
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
Rolling resistance
88%
Mileage
86%
Dry steering response
86%
+13
Dry braking
35%
Wet side guide
29%
Wet circle cornering
25%
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Price variants (1)
235/65 R18 106 V
A B 70dB
£195
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£195
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£214
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Barum Bravuris 6
BarumBudget
Bravuris 6
AUTOZURNAL'26#6AUTOBILD'25#40
3.0
Price from£131
Expert summary
The Barum Bravuris 6 is a passenger summer tyre designed with an asymmetrical tread pattern. It features an optimized compound engineered to deliver reliable dry grip and low rolling resistance. Additionally, the tyre design focuses on providing reduced noise levels during operation.
Performance
Comfort
89%
Rolling resistance
78%
Fuel efficiency
78%
+5
Aquaplaning - cross
33%
Interior noise
33%
Dry braking
22%
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Price variants (1)
235/65 R18 106 W
B B 70dB
£131
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£131
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£168
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235/65 R18 tyre test

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Best tyres in your size

Dry

1. Hankook iON Evo
98%
2. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
91%
3. Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
73%
4. Toyo Proxes Comfort
72%
5. Falken e.Ziex
67%
6. Michelin Primacy 5
63%
7. Maxxis Victra Sport 5
60%
8. Bridgestone Turanza 6
59%
9. Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6
26%

Wet

1. Hankook iON Evo
92%
2. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
78%
3. Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
72%
4. Michelin Primacy 5
66%
5. Maxxis Victra Sport 5
63%
6. Bridgestone Turanza 6
58%
7. Toyo Proxes Comfort
56%
8. Falken e.Ziex
52%

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Customer reviews

391 customer reviews for tyres in this size
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S 3.9/5 (173) Bridgestone Turanza 6 3.6/5 (59) Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV 3.8/5 (39) Michelin Latitude Sport 3 4/5 (38) Michelin Latitude Tour HP 3/5 (31) Continental CrossContact LX Sport 2.5/5 (18) Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 SUV 3.4/5 (14) Hankook ION Evo 2.8/5 (10) Toyo Proxes CF2 SUV 3.3/5 (9)

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Did you know ...?

235/65 R18 doesn't belong to the most popular dimensions for summer tyres - there are 15 tyre models available, which can be compared to 195/70 R15, 195/45 R15, 205/50 R16. Let's break down the sizing - 65 is height of the tyre, which is calculated as 65% of the tyre width (235mm), which means the sidewall height has 152.75 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 2396.09 mm, which is very similar to 255/50 R20(2397.04 mm), 255/55 R19(2397.35 mm), 255/60 R18(2397.66 mm), 255/65 R17(2397.98 mm), 255/70 R16(2398.29 mm), 285/45 R20(2401.75 mm), 235/55 R20(2408.03 mm). There are multiple speed indexes available for summer tyres in 235/65 R18: H(210km/h), T(190km/h), V(240km/h), W(270km/h). The same goes for weight indexes: 106, 110.

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