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Best summer tyres in tests
245/35 R18 tyre test
245/35 R18 tire tests

Best summer tyres in tests (2026)

Speed index

Weight index

Max. price

Options

Runflat MFS

4.35/5

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)

Bridgestone Potenza Sport

4.35/5

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.

50%

Wet handling

Wet circle cornering

Dry handling

Dry braking

Wet braking

Interior noise

Comfort

Aquaplaning - cross

Aquaplaning - longitudal

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Shop	Product	Stock	Availability	Shipping	Price	Action
Bridgestone Potenza Sport ( 245/35 R18 92Y XL EVc, with rim protection (MFS) ) - In stock £149	Bridgestone Potenza Sport ( 245/35 R18 92Y XL EVc, with rim protection (MFS) )		In stock	Free shipping	£149	Buy mytyres.co.uk
Potenza Sport XL MFS - In stock £174	Potenza Sport XL MFS		In stock	Free shipping	£174	Buy tyres.pneus.online.uk

4.75/5

theTyre
Lab.com

Recommended

#4
Summer tires

2026

Tests from 2025

225/40 R18 Rank: 2 (-)

225/40 R18 Rank: 2 (Exemplary)

225/40 R18 Rank: 3 (Good)

225/45 R18 Rank: 4 (Highly recommended)

225/40 R18 Rank: 4 (Good)

Tests from 2024

215/40 R18 Rank: 2 (Very good)

Tests from 2023

225/45 R18 Rank: 2 (Outstanding)

225/40 R18 Rank: 2 (Highly recommended)

225/45 R18 Rank: 3 (Highly recommended)

225/40 R18 Rank: 3 (Outstanding)

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

4.75/5

The Pilot Sport range from Michelin is now almost legendary, with the Cup variants being the fastest road legal tyres available. But the ‚ordinary‘ Pilot Sport 5 not as spory as it’s name suggest - it’s incredibly well balanced, with the priority being low rolling resistance and high mileage over sporty handling. It’s still a Michelin tire, so higher price is to be expected.

50%

Wet circle cornering

Dry handling

Aquaplaning - longitudal

Aquaplaning - cross

Wet braking

Wet handling

Dry braking

•••

Shop	Product	Stock	Availability	Shipping	Price	Action
Michelin Pilot Sport 5 ( 245/35 ZR18 (92Y) XL with rim protection ridge (FSL) ) - In stock £156	Michelin Pilot Sport 5 ( 245/35 ZR18 (92Y) XL with rim protection ridge (FSL) )		In stock	Free shipping	£156	Buy mytyres.co.uk
Pilot Sport 5 XL RG - In stock £161	Pilot Sport 5 XL RG		In stock	Free shipping	£161	Buy tyres.pneus.online.uk

4.85/5

theTyre
Lab.com

Recommended

#3
Summer tires

2026

Tests from 2025

225/50 R17 Rank: 1 (Test winner)

215/55 R18 Rank: 2 (Exemplary)

225/45 R18 Rank: 2 (Highly recommended)

225/45 R17 Rank: 2 (Outstanding)

225/40 R18 Rank: 4 (Exemplary)

235/55 R19 Rank: 5 (Good)

225/40 R18 Rank: 8 (-)

Tests from 2024

215/55 R17 Rank: 1 (Good)

205/55 R16 Rank: 1 (-)

225/45 R17 Rank: 1 (Highly recommended)

Continental PremiumContact 7

4.85/5

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.

50%

Wet braking

Wet circle cornering

Dry handling

Wet handling

Dry braking

Interior noise

Aquaplaning - longitudal

Aquaplaning - cross

Exterior noise

Shop	Product	Stock	Availability	Shipping	Price	Action
Continental PremiumContact 7 ( 245/35 R18 92Y XL EVc, with kerbing rib ) - In stock £143	Continental PremiumContact 7 ( 245/35 R18 92Y XL EVc, with kerbing rib )		In stock	Free shipping	£143	Buy mytyres.co.uk
PremiumContact 7 EV XL - In stock £155	PremiumContact 7 EV XL		In stock	Free shipping	£155	Buy tyres.pneus.online.uk

4.55/5

theTyre
Lab.com

Recommended

#10
Summer tires

2026

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)

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

4.55/5

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

•••

Shop	Product	Stock	Availability	Shipping	Price	Action
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 ( 245/35 R18 92Y XL EVR, with rim protection (MFS) ) - In stock £132	Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 ( 245/35 R18 92Y XL EVR, with rim protection (MFS) )		In stock	Free shipping	£132	Buy mytyres.co.uk
Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 XL - In stock £144	Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 XL		In stock	Free shipping	£144	Buy tyres.pneus.online.uk

4.35/5

Tests from 2026

225/40 R18 Rank: 3 (Highly recommended)

Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo

4.35/5

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.

50%

Wet braking

Dry braking

Wet handling

Dry handling

•••

Shop	Product	Stock	Availability	Shipping	Price	Action
Potenza Sport Evo XL - In stock £147	Potenza Sport Evo XL		In stock	Free shipping	£147	Buy tyres.pneus.online.uk
Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo ( 245/35 R18 92Y XL Enliten / EV, with rim protection (MFS) ) - In stock £155	Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo ( 245/35 R18 92Y XL Enliten / EV, with rim protection (MFS) )		In stock	Free shipping	£155	Buy mytyres.co.uk

3.6/5

Tests from 2026

225/40 R18 Rank: 8 (Recommended)

Tests from 2025

295/30 R20 Rank: 3 (Good)

225/40 R18 Rank: 4 (Good)

Tests from 2024

265/35 R19 Rank: 6 (Satisfactory)

Tests from 2023

235/35 R19 Rank: 6 (Good)

Tests from 2022

255/35 R19 Rank: 4 (-)

235/35 R19 Rank: 7 (Good)

Tests from 2021

265/35 R20 Rank: 4 (Good)

225/40 R18 Rank: 5 (Recommended)

Goodyear Eagle F1 Supersport

3.6/5

50%

Comfort

Wet circle cornering

Aquaplaning - cross

Dry handling

Dry braking

Wet handling

Wet braking

Aquaplaning - longitudal

•••

3.7/5

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)

Falken Azenis FK520

3.7/5

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.

50%

Exterior noise

Aquaplaning - longitudal

Dry braking

Dry handling

Wet braking

Aquaplaning - cross

Wet circle cornering

Wet handling

•••

Shop	Product	Stock	Availability	Shipping	Price	Action
Falken AZENIS FK520 ( 245/35 R18 92Y XL with rim protection (MFS) NBLK ) - In stock £111	Falken AZENIS FK520 ( 245/35 R18 92Y XL with rim protection (MFS) NBLK )		In stock	Free shipping	£111	Buy mytyres.co.uk

4.4/5

Tests from 2025

205/55 R16 Rank: 4 (Recommended)

Tests from 2024

215/40 R18 Rank: 3 (Very good)

Tests from 2023

205/55 R16 Rank: 3 (-)

205/55 R16 Rank: 3 (Highly recommended)

205/55 R16 Rank: 4 (Good)

Tests from 2022

215/55 R17 Rank: 1 (-)

215/55 R17 Rank: 1 (Highly recommended)

245/45 R19 Rank: 2 (Very good)

185/65 R15 Rank: 2 (Good)

215/60 R16 Rank: 3 (Good)

Bridgestone Turanza T005

4.4/5

The Turanza T005 was introduced in 2018, but still stands as a great tyre, offered in incredible 350 different sizes. It’s universal also in it’s properties - it’s a balanced mix of wet and dry performance with above-average rolling resistance.

50%

Dry braking

Wet handling

Wet circle cornering

Dry handling

Wet braking

Interior noise

Aquaplaning - cross

Aquaplaning - longitudal

Comfort

•••

4/5

Tests from 2025

225/40 R18 Rank: 4 (Good)

Tests from 2024

225/45 R17 Rank: 3 (-)

Tests from 2023

225/45 R18 Rank: 1 (-)

225/40 R18 Rank: 4 (Recommended)

225/40 R18 Rank: 6 (Good)

225/45 R18 Rank: 7 (Highly recommended)

225/45 R18 Rank: 12 (Satisfactory)

Tests from 2022

245/45 R19 Rank: 3 (Very good)

225/45 R17 Rank: 3 (Recommended)

245/40 R19 Rank: 3 (Exemplary)

Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127

4/5

Hankook Ventus tyres are designed to offer a very sporty experience for affordable price, which is also the case for evo3. It’s also safe on wet and got short braking distances, the only drawback being lower mileage.

50%

Wet braking

Wet circle cornering

Wet handling

Dry braking

Exterior noise

Dry handling

Interior noise

Aquaplaning - longitudal

Comfort

•••

Shop	Product	Stock	Availability	Shipping	Price	Action
Hankook Ventus S1 Evo 3 K127 ( 245/35 ZR18 (92Y) XL 4PR with rim protection (MFS) SBL ) - In stock £126	Hankook Ventus S1 Evo 3 K127 ( 245/35 ZR18 (92Y) XL 4PR with rim protection (MFS) SBL )		In stock	Free shipping	£126	Buy mytyres.co.uk
Ventus S1 evo3 XL - In stock £138	Ventus S1 evo3 XL		In stock	Free shipping	£138	Buy tyres.pneus.online.uk

3.9/5

Tests from 2026

225/40 R18 Rank: 7 (Recommended)

Tests from 2025

225/40 R18 Rank: 1 (Very good)

Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)

3.9/5

50%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

Dry braking

Exterior noise

Wet braking

Wet handling

Aquaplaning - cross

Dry handling

Shop	Product	Stock	Availability	Shipping	Price	Action
Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72 ( 245/35 ZR18 92Y XL with rim protection ridge (FSL) ) - In stock £101	Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72 ( 245/35 ZR18 92Y XL with rim protection ridge (FSL) )		In stock	Free shipping	£101	Buy mytyres.co.uk
Ecsta Sport PS72 XL FSL - In stock £130	Ecsta Sport PS72 XL FSL		In stock	Free shipping	£130	Buy tyres.pneus.online.uk

4.15/5

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)

Kumho Ecsta PS71

4.15/5

50%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

Aquaplaning - cross

Wet braking

Wet handling

Wet circle cornering

Dry handling

Dry braking

•••

Shop	Product	Stock	Availability	Shipping	Price	Action
Kumho Ecsta PS71 ( 245/35 ZR18 92Y XL with rim protection ridge (FSL) ) - In stock £141	Kumho Ecsta PS71 ( 245/35 ZR18 92Y XL with rim protection ridge (FSL) )		In stock	Free shipping	£141	Buy mytyres.co.uk

3.6/5

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 (-)

Hankook Ventus Prime 4

3.6/5

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.

50%

Dry braking

Dry handling

Wet braking

Wet handling

Exterior noise

Wet circle cornering

Aquaplaning - longitudal

Interior noise

Aquaplaning - cross

•••

Shop	Product	Stock	Availability	Shipping	Price	Action
Hankook Ventus evo K137 ( 245/35 ZR18 (92Y) XL 4PR with rim protection (MFS) SBL ) - In stock £139	Hankook Ventus evo K137 ( 245/35 ZR18 (92Y) XL 4PR with rim protection (MFS) SBL )		In stock	Free shipping	£139	Buy mytyres.co.uk

3.7/5

Tests from 2025

215/55 R18 Rank: 6 (Satisfactory)

225/50 R17 Rank: 6 (Satisfactory)

Tests from 2024

225/45 R17 Rank: 5 (Highly recommended)

Firestone Roadhawk 2

3.7/5

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.

50%

Wet circle cornering

Aquaplaning - longitudal

Wet handling

Aquaplaning - cross

Wet braking

Dry handling

•••

Shop	Product	Stock	Availability	Shipping	Price	Action
Firestone Roadhawk 2 ( 245/35 R18 92Y XL Enliten / EV, with rim protection (MFS) ) - In stock £109	Firestone Roadhawk 2 ( 245/35 R18 92Y XL Enliten / EV, with rim protection (MFS) )		In stock	Free shipping	£109	Buy mytyres.co.uk

3.55/5

Tests from 2025

225/40 R18 Rank: 5 (Good)

245/35 R19 Rank: 5 (Good)

225/45 R18 Rank: 6 (-)

295/30 R20 Rank: 6 (Satisfactory)

225/40 R18 Rank: 8 (Satisfactory)

225/40 R18 Rank: 18 (-)

Tests from 2024

265/35 R19 Rank: 3 (Exemplary)

Vredestein Ultrac Pro

3.55/5

The Ultrac Pro is very well balanced tyre for every day driving made mainly for larger wheel sizes.

50%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

Aquaplaning - cross

Exterior noise

Wet handling

Wet circle cornering

Wet braking

Dry handling

•••

Shop	Product	Stock	Availability	Shipping	Price	Action
Vredestein Ultrac Pro ( 245/35 ZR18 (92Y) XL with rim protection ridge (FSL) ) - In stock £130	Vredestein Ultrac Pro ( 245/35 ZR18 (92Y) XL with rim protection ridge (FSL) )		In stock	Free shipping	£130	Buy mytyres.co.uk
Ultrac Pro XL - In stock £146	Ultrac Pro XL		In stock	Free shipping	£146	Buy tyres.pneus.online.uk

3.75/5

Tests from 2025

225/40 R18 Rank: 4 (Good)

225/40 R18 Rank: 10 (-)

225/40 R18 Rank: 12 (Satisfactory)

Tests from 2024

215/40 R18 Rank: 4 (Very good)

225/45 R17 Rank: 7 (Recommended)

Tests from 2023

235/35 R19 Rank: 4 (Good)

225/45 R18 Rank: 6 (Highly recommended)

225/45 R18 Rank: 9 (-)

225/40 R18 Rank: 9 (Good)

225/40 R18 Rank: 10 (Satisfactory)

Maxxis Victra Sport 5

3.75/5

50%

Wet circle cornering

Interior noise

Dry braking

Aquaplaning - longitudal

Exterior noise

Wet handling

Dry handling

Aquaplaning - cross

Comfort

Wet braking

Shop	Product	Stock	Availability	Shipping	Price	Action
Maxxis Victra Sport 5 ( 245/35 ZR18 92Y XL with rim protection ridge (FSL) ) - In stock £112	Maxxis Victra Sport 5 ( 245/35 ZR18 92Y XL with rim protection ridge (FSL) )		In stock	Free shipping	£112	Buy mytyres.co.uk
Victra Sport 5 XL - In stock £113	Victra Sport 5 XL		In stock	Free shipping	£113	Buy tyres.pneus.online.uk

3.15/5

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)

Toyo Proxes Sport 2

3.15/5

50%

Wet circle cornering

Dry braking

Dry handling

Exterior noise

Aquaplaning - longitudal

Wet handling

Aquaplaning - cross

Wet braking

2.95/5

Tests from 2025

225/40 R18 Rank: 6 (Good)

225/40 R18 Rank: 14 (-)

Tests from 2023

225/45 R18 Rank: 4 (-)

225/40 R18 Rank: 6 (-)

225/45 R18 Rank: 15 (Satisfactory)

Yokohama Advan Sport V107

2.95/5

50%

Wet circle cornering

Dry handling

Aquaplaning - cross

Dry braking

Wet braking

Wet handling

•••

Shop	Product	Stock	Availability	Shipping	Price	Action
Yokohama Advan Sport (V107) ( 245/35 ZR18 (92Y) XL RPB ) - In stock £137	Yokohama Advan Sport (V107) ( 245/35 ZR18 (92Y) XL RPB )		In stock	Free shipping	£137	Buy mytyres.co.uk
Advan Sport V107 XL - In stock £153	Advan Sport V107 XL		In stock	Free shipping	£153	Buy tyres.pneus.online.uk

3.7/5

Tests from 2025

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)

Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2

3.7/5

50%

Comfort

Aquaplaning - longitudal

Aquaplaning - cross

Interior noise

Wet circle cornering

Exterior noise

Dry handling

Wet handling

Dry braking

Wet braking

Shop	Product	Stock	Availability	Shipping	Price	Action
Dunlop Sport Maxx RT2 ( 245/35 ZR18 (92Y) XL with rim protection (MFS) BLK ) - In stock £139	Dunlop Sport Maxx RT2 ( 245/35 ZR18 (92Y) XL with rim protection (MFS) BLK )		In stock	Free shipping	£139	Buy mytyres.co.uk

Shop	Product	Stock	Availability	Shipping	Price	Action
Dunlop Sport Maxx RT2 ( 245/35 ZR18 (92Y) XL with rim protection (MFS) ) - In stock £164	Dunlop Sport Maxx RT2 ( 245/35 ZR18 (92Y) XL with rim protection (MFS) )		In stock	Free shipping	£164	Buy mytyres.co.uk

3.3/5

Tests from 2025

225/40 R18 Rank: 10 (Good)

225/40 R18 Rank: 13 (Satisfactory)

225/40 R18 Rank: 16 (-)

Tests from 2023

225/45 R18 Rank: 9 (Recommended)

225/40 R18 Rank: 11 (Good)

225/45 R18 Rank: 14 (-)

225/45 R18 Rank: 17 (Satisfactory)

Tests from 2022

245/45 R19 Rank: 5 (Good)

245/40 R19 Rank: 8 (Satisfactory)

225/45 R18 Rank: 9 (Satisfactory)

Nexen N fera Sport

3.3/5

50%

Exterior noise

Comfort

Interior noise

Aquaplaning - longitudal

Dry braking

Wet braking

Aquaplaning - cross

Wet circle cornering

Wet handling

Dry handling

Shop	Product	Stock	Availability	Shipping	Price	Action
Nexen N Fera Sport ( 245/35 ZR18 92Y XL 4PR RPB ) - In stock £95	Nexen N Fera Sport ( 245/35 ZR18 92Y XL 4PR RPB )		In stock	Free shipping	£95	Buy mytyres.co.uk
N Fera Sport XL RPB - In stock £129	N Fera Sport XL RPB		In stock	Free shipping	£129	Buy tyres.pneus.online.uk

3.3/5

Tests from 2025

225/40 R18 Rank: 10 (Good)

225/40 R18 Rank: 13 (Satisfactory)

225/40 R18 Rank: 16 (-)

Tests from 2023

225/45 R18 Rank: 9 (Recommended)

225/40 R18 Rank: 11 (Good)

225/45 R18 Rank: 14 (-)

225/45 R18 Rank: 17 (Satisfactory)

Tests from 2022

245/45 R19 Rank: 5 (Good)

245/40 R19 Rank: 8 (Satisfactory)

225/45 R18 Rank: 9 (Satisfactory)

Nexen N Fera Sport

3.3/5

50%

Exterior noise

Comfort

Interior noise

Aquaplaning - longitudal

Dry braking

Wet braking

Aquaplaning - cross

Wet circle cornering

Wet handling

Dry handling

Shop	Product	Stock	Availability	Shipping	Price	Action
Nexen N Fera Sport ( 245/35 ZR18 92Y XL 4PR RPB ) - In stock £95	Nexen N Fera Sport ( 245/35 ZR18 92Y XL 4PR RPB )		In stock	Free shipping	£95	Buy mytyres.co.uk
N Fera Sport XL RPB - In stock £129	N Fera Sport XL RPB		In stock	Free shipping	£129	Buy tyres.pneus.online.uk

3.25/5

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)

Uniroyal RainSport 5

3.25/5

50%

Aquaplaning - cross

Aquaplaning - longitudal

Interior noise

Wet braking

Comfort

Exterior noise

Wet handling

Wet circle cornering

Dry braking

•••

Shop	Product	Stock	Availability	Shipping	Price	Action
Uniroyal RainSport 5 ( 245/35 R18 92Y XL EVc, with kerbing rib ) - In stock £119	Uniroyal RainSport 5 ( 245/35 R18 92Y XL EVc, with kerbing rib )		In stock	Free shipping	£119	Buy mytyres.co.uk
Rainsport 5 XL FR - In stock £125	Rainsport 5 XL FR		In stock	Free shipping	£125	Buy tyres.pneus.online.uk

2.5/5

Tests from 2025

225/40 R18 Rank: 26 (-)

Tests from 2024

215/55 R17 Rank: 14 (Satisfactory)

205/55 R16 Rank: 23 (-)

Tests from 2023

205/55 R16 Rank: 10 (-)

205/55 R16 Rank: 19 (Good)

225/45 R18 Rank: 41 (-)

Tests from 2022

185/65 R15 Rank: 12 (Satisfactory)

215/60 R16 Rank: 16 (Satisfactory)

215/55 R17 Rank: 43 (-)

Tests from 2021

205/55 R16 Rank: 2 (Good)

Semperit Speed-Life 3

2.5/5

50%

Exterior noise

Aquaplaning - longitudal

Aquaplaning - cross

Wet braking

Wet handling

Interior noise

Dry braking

Dry handling

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Shop	Product	Stock	Availability	Shipping	Price	Action
Semperit Speed-Life 3 ( 245/35 R18 92Y XL EVc, with kerbing rib ) - In stock £136	Semperit Speed-Life 3 ( 245/35 R18 92Y XL EVc, with kerbing rib )		In stock	Free shipping	£136	Buy mytyres.co.uk
Speed-Life 3 XL FR - In stock £139	Speed-Life 3 XL FR		In stock	Free shipping	£139	Buy tyres.pneus.online.uk

3.2/5

Tests from 2025

225/40 R18 Rank: 31 (-)

Tests from 2024

215/55 R17 Rank: 7 (Satisfactory)

Tests from 2023

225/45 R18 Rank: 10 (Satisfactory)

225/45 R18 Rank: 18 (-)

Tests from 2022

225/45 R18 Rank: 8 (Satisfactory)

215/55 R17 Rank: 10 (Good)

215/55 R17 Rank: 13 (-)

Fulda SportControl 2

3.2/5

The SportControl 2 is a safe tire, but the lower price comes with below average mileage.

50%

Aquaplaning - cross

Comfort

Wet circle cornering

Exterior noise

Interior noise

Dry braking

Dry handling

Wet handling

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3.2/5

Tests from 2025

225/40 R18 Rank: 33 (-)

Tests from 2023

225/45 R18 Rank: 9 (Satisfactory)

225/45 R18 Rank: 11 (-)

Tests from 2022

215/55 R17 Rank: 7 (Good)

235/55 R17 Rank: 8 (Still recommended)

215/55 R17 Rank: 15 (-)

Tests from 2021

225/50 R17 Rank: 12 (Satisfactory)

Sava Intensa UHP 2

3.2/5

50%

Aquaplaning - cross

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Cars with 245/35 R18 tyres

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Best tyres in your size

Dry

1. Michelin Pilot Sport 4S

89%

2. Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

83%

3. Continental PremiumContact 7

83%

4. Bridgestone Potenza Sport

81%

5. Toyo Proxes Sport 2

77%

6. Bridgestone Turanza T005

77%

7. Hankook Ventus Prime 4

75%

8. Michelin Pilot Sport 5

75%

9. Firestone Roadhawk

72%

10. Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127

70%

Wet

1. Uniroyal RainSport 5

81%

2. Continental PremiumContact 7

79%

3. Michelin Pilot Sport 5

78%

4. Bridgestone Potenza Sport

77%

5. Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

76%

6. Kumho Ecsta PS71

73%

7. Firestone Roadhawk 2

72%

8. Bridgestone Turanza T005

71%

9. Vredestein Ultrac Pro

69%

10. Semperit Speed-Life 3

68%

Comfort

1. Vredestein Ultrac Pro

86%

2. Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

85%

3. Nexen N fera Sport

77%

4. Falken Azenis FK520

77%

5. Semperit Speed-Life 3

75%

6. Uniroyal RainSport 5

71%

7. Toyo Proxes Sport 2

66%

8. Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127

65%

9. Fulda SportControl 2

62%

10. Maxxis Victra Sport 5

60%

Economy

1. Bridgestone Turanza T005

94%

2. Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

82%

3. Michelin Pilot Sport 5

75%

4. Hankook Ventus Prime 4

71%

5. Firestone Roadhawk

68%

6. Continental PremiumContact 7

61%

7. Michelin Pilot Sport 4S

60%

8. Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127

60%

9. Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2

59%

10. Kumho Ecsta PS71

55%

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245/35 R18 doesn't belong to the most popular dimensions for summer tyres - there are 29 tyre models available, which can be compared to 185/60 R14, 185/60 R15, 185/75 R16. Let's break down the sizing - 35 is height of the tyre, which is calculated as 35% of the tyre width (245mm), which means the sidewall height has 85.75 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 1975.12 mm, which is very similar to 195/70 R14(1974.81 mm), 185/60 R16(1974.18 mm), 215/40 R18(1976.69 mm), 245/40 R17(1972.29 mm), 180/55 R17(1978.58 mm), 205/60 R15(1969.78 mm), 225/50 R16(1983.6 mm). There are multiple speed indexes available for summer tyres in 245/35 R18: W(270km/h), Y(300km/h). The same goes for weight indexes: 88, 92, 105, 120. You can find 245/35 R18 on 4 car models - mainly Lamborghini, Ferrari, Maserati.

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Bridgestone Potenza Sport

245/35 R18 92 Y AD72dBPrice from: 149GBP

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

245/35 R18 92 Y mfs XL AC72dBPrice from: 156GBP

Continental PremiumContact 7

245/35 R18 92 Y mfs XLAC72dBPrice from: 143GBP

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

245/35 R18 92 Y XL AC70dBPrice from: 132GBP

Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo

245/35 R18 92 Y AD72dBPrice from: 147GBP

Goodyear Eagle F1 Supersport

Falken Azenis FK520

245/35 R18 92 Y XL NBLKPrice from: 111GBP

Bridgestone Turanza T005

Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127

245/35 R18 92 Y AD72dBPrice from: 126GBP

Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)

245/35 R18 92 Y AC71dBPrice from: 101GBP

Kumho Ecsta PS71

245/35 R18 92 Y AD71dBPrice from: 141GBP

Hankook Ventus Prime 4

245/35 R18 92 Y mfs XLAC70dBPrice from: 139GBP

Firestone Roadhawk 2

245/35 R18 92 Y XL Enliten / EVAC71dBPrice from: 109GBP

Vredestein Ultrac Pro

245/35 R18 92 Y Price from: 130GBP

Maxxis Victra Sport 5

245/35 R18 92 Y XL Price from: 112GBP

Toyo Proxes Sport 2

Yokohama Advan Sport V107

245/35 R18 92 Y AD71dBPrice from: 137GBP

Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2

245/35 R18 92 Y mfs XL AD72dBPrice from: 139GBP

245/35 R18 92 Y Price from: 164GBP

Nexen N fera Sport

245/35 R18 92 Y XL Price from: 95GBP

Nexen N Fera Sport

245/35 R18 92 Y XL Price from: 95GBP

Uniroyal RainSport 5

245/35 R18 92 Y Price from: 119GBP

Semperit Speed-Life 3

245/35 R18 92 Y BD72dBPrice from: 136GBP

Fulda SportControl 2

245/35 R18 92 Y AC71dBPrice from: 108GBP

Sava Intensa UHP 2

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