255/55 R18 - Best summer tyres 2026 - market overview, tests, reviews

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Premium

Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

9.4

£143

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Price / Value

Ecsta PS71

8.6

£110

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Budget

Presto

6.1

£96

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Premium

Blue Response TG

255/55 R18 109 V

£145

Great price for a premium tyre

Upper-middle

Roadhawk 2

255/55 R18 109 Y Y XL Enliten / EV

£97

Lowest price among well rated tyres.

Premium

Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

255/55 R18 109 Y

£143

Upper-middle

Ecsta PS71

255/55 R18 109 Y

£110

Premium

Ra43 Dynapro Hpx

255/55 R18 109 V XL

£118

Premium

Turanza 6

255/55 R18 109 V

£126

Premium

Ventus S1 evo3 SUV K127A

255/55 R18 109 W

£130

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Premium

Blue Response TG

'26#1

9.8

Price from

£145

Price from£145

Expert summary

The Dunlop Blue Response TG is a new summer touring tyre from Dunlop, designed as the successor to the long-running Dunlop Sport BluResponse. Positioned in the mid-range segment, it targets drivers looking for a balanced combination of wet and dry performance with good fuel efficiency. The tyre made an impressive debut by winning the AMS 2026 summer tyre test in the 195/55 R16 size. In the AMS test, the Blue Response TG achieved outstanding scores across the board: 9.7/10 for dry performance and an exceptional 9.9/10 for wet performance, demonstrating Dunlop's focus on safety in all conditions. The tyre also scored well for environmental characteristics with a 7.2/10 rating, reflecting improvements in rolling resistance and noise levels compared to its predecessor. Currently available in 195/55 R16 and 205/55 R16 sizes with a V speed rating (up to 240 km/h), the Blue Response TG is expected to expand its size range as production ramps up. The TG designation signals a new generation in Dunlop's touring-focused Blue Response lineup.

Recommended

#6

2026

theTyre Lab.comRecommended#6 Summer tires 2026

Performance

Wet braking

100%

Wet side guide

100%

Wet handling - objective

100%

+8

Dry steering response

86%

Comfort

86%

Rolling resistance

14%

Test results

2026195/55 R16#1(Outstanding)

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Price variants (1)

255/55 R18 109 V £145

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£145

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2

Premium

Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

'26#2

'26#2

'26#2

9.4

Price from

£143

Price from£143

Expert summary

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!

Recommended

#12

2026

theTyre Lab.comRecommended#12 Summer tires 2026

Performance

Dry steering response

100%

Mileage

100%

Wet side guide

100%

+20

Sand traction

51%

Mud traction

50%

Interior noise

23%

Test results

2026235/45 R18#2(Highly recommended)

2026245/45 R19#2(Exemplary)

2026205/45 R17#2(Very good)

2026255/45 R19#4(Exemplary)

2026245/45 R19#8(-)

2025255/55 R18#1(Exemplary)

2025225/45 R18#1(Highly recommended)

2025225/40 R18#1(Exemplary)

2025245/35 R19#2(Exemplary)

2025225/40 R18#4(Highly recommended)

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255/55 R18 109 Y

A C .dB

£143

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£143

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3

Premium

Pilot Sport 4 SUV

'26#5

'25#1

'25#5

9.3

Price from

£162

Price from£162

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.

Performance

Dry lane changing

100%

Aquaplaning - cross

97%

Gravel traction

94%

+15

Dry handling - objective

56%

Exterior noise

55%

Fuel efficiency

33%

Test results

2026255/45 R19#5(Good)

2025235/55 R19#1(Test winner)

2025255/55 R18#5(Good)

2024235/55 R19#2(Exemplary)

2023225/65 R17#1(Exemplary)

2023255/45 R20#6(Very good)

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Price variants (1)

255/55 R18 109 Y

A C 72dB

£162

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£162

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£164

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4

Upper-middle

Roadhawk 2

'26#3

'26#3

'26#4

8.3

Price from

£97

Price from£97

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

Interior noise

100%

Wet side guide

86%

Aquaplaning - cross

79%

+14

Dry steering response

23%

Exterior noise

10%

Mileage

0%

Test results

2026205/55 R16#3(Highly recommended)

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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255/55 R18 109 Y Y XL Enliten / EV

A B 71dB

£97

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£97

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5

Premium

Turanza 6

'26#4

'26#5

'26#5

8.1

Price from

£126

Price from£126

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

Interior noise

93%

Gravel traction

93%

Rolling resistance

89%

+19

Price/value

26%

Grass traction

26%

Safety

13%

Test results

2026225/45 R17#4(Recommended)

2026235/55 R18#5(Good)

2026235/55 R18#5(Recommended)

2026215/55 R17#6(Highly recommended)

2026225/50 R17#6(Satisfactory)

2025215/55 R17#3(Very good)

2025225/45 R17#4(-)

2025255/55 R18#7(-)

2024205/55 R16#3(Exemplary)

2024235/55 R18#4(Good)

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255/55 R18 109 V

A A 71dB

£126

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£126

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£142

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6

Premium

Turanza T005

'25#4

'24#3

'23#3

8.8

Price from

£148

Price from£148

Expert summary

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.

Performance

Rolling resistance

95%

Dry driving behavior

84%

Wet handling - objective

83%

+21

Price/value

29%

Exterior noise

25%

Grass traction

11%

Test results

2025205/55 R16#4(Recommended)

2024215/40 R18#3(Very good)

2023205/55 R16#3(-)

2023205/55 R16#3(Highly recommended)

2023205/55 R16#4(Good)

2022215/55 R17#1(-)

2022215/55 R17#1(Highly recommended)

2022245/45 R19#2(Very good)

2022185/65 R15#2(Good)

2022215/60 R16#3(Good)

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Price variants (2)

255/55 R18 109 H

C C 72dB

£148

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£148

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£176

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Upper-middle

Azenis FK520

'26#3

'26#4

'26#8

8.0

Price from

£120

Price from£120

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

Price/value

95%

Exterior noise

84%

Mileage

82%

+18

Gravel traction

35%

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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255/55 R18 109 Y Y XL NBLK£120

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£120

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Upper-middle

Ecsta PS71

'25#4

'25#6

'25#13

8.6

Price from

£110

Price from£110

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%

Sand traction

90%

Aquaplaning - cross

87%

+17

Dry driving behavior

28%

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 (2)

255/55 R18 109 Y

A C 72dB

£110

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£110

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£129

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Budget

Victra Sport 5

'25#4

'25#10

'25#12

8.1

Price from

£120

Price from£120

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%

Test results

2025225/40 R18#4(Good)

2025225/40 R18#10(-)

2025225/40 R18#12(Satisfactory)

2024215/40 R18#4(Very good)

2024225/45 R17#7(Recommended)

2023235/35 R19#4(Good)

2023225/45 R18#6(Highly recommended)

2023225/45 R18#9(-)

2023225/40 R18#9(Good)

2023225/40 R18#10(Satisfactory)

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255/55 R18 109 Y XL £120

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£120

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Premium

P Zero PZ4

'25#3

'25#5

'25#20

8.9

Price from

£150

Price from£150

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%

Test results

2025245/35 R19#3(Exemplary)

2025225/45 R18#5(Highly recommended)

2025225/40 R18#20(-)

2023235/35 R19#2(Very good -)

2023225/40 R18#3(Outstanding)

2023225/45 R18#3(-)

2023235/35 R19#4(Highly recommended)

2023225/40 R18#5(Very good)

2023225/45 R18#5(Highly recommended)

2023225/45 R18#11(Satisfactory)

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Price variants (2)

255/55 R18 105 T

B B 70dB

£150

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£150

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£159

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255/55 R18 tyre test

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Best tyres in your size

Dry

1. Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

83%

2. Nokian Hakka Black 3

82%

3. Bridgestone Turanza T005

78%

4. Toyo Proxes Sport 2

74%

5. Pirelli P ZERO PZ4

73%

6. Firestone Roadhawk

72%

7. Vredestein Ultrac

69%

8. Falken Azenis FK520

64%

9. Maxxis Victra Sport 5

60%

10. Bridgestone Turanza 6

59%

11. Kumho Ecsta PS71

58%

12. Vredestein Ultrac+

52%

13. Semperit Speed-Life 3

52%

14. Continental EcoContact 6

50%

15. Firestone Roadhawk 2

42%

Wet

1. Uniroyal RainSport 5

81%

2. Vredestein Ultrac

78%

3. Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

75%

4. Kumho Ecsta PS71

73%

5. Semperit Speed-Life 3

73%

6. Bridgestone Turanza T005

72%

7. Pirelli P ZERO PZ4

72%

8. Firestone Roadhawk 2

69%

9. Nokian Hakka Black 3

68%

10. Maxxis Victra Sport 5

63%

11. Firestone Roadhawk

60%

12. Toyo Proxes Sport 2

59%

13. Bridgestone Turanza 6

58%

14. Falken Azenis FK520

52%

15. Goodride Solmax 1

37%

Comfort

1. Goodride Solmax 1

87%

2. Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

87%

3. Semperit Speed-Life 3

82%

4. Falken Azenis FK520

80%

5. Continental EcoContact 6

79%

6. Uniroyal RainSport 5

71%

7. Toyo Proxes Sport 2

67%

8. Pirelli P ZERO PZ4

65%

9. Vredestein Ultrac+

63%

10. Maxxis Victra Sport 5

60%

11. Vredestein Ultrac

56%

12. Bridgestone Turanza 6

47%

13. Kumho Ecsta PS71

38%

14. Bridgestone Turanza T005

32%

15. Firestone Roadhawk

31%

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1119 customer reviews for tyres in this size

GoodYear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 4.1/5 (238)

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 4/5 (181)

Bridgestone Turanza T005 3.4/5 (174)

Continental EcoContact 6 2.8/5 (154)

Dunlop SP Sport 01 3.3/5 (112)

Bridgestone Turanza 6 3.6/5 (59)

Michelin Latitude Cross 3.9/5 (59)

Avon ZX7 3.3/5 (49)

Bridgestone Alenza 001 2.9/5 (47)

Firestone Roadhawk 3.1/5 (46)

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255/55 R18 doesn't belong to the most popular dimensions for summer tyres - there are 76 tyre models available, which can be compared to 165/70 R14, 215/55 R16, 215/50 R17. Let's break down the sizing - 55 is height of the tyre, which is calculated as 55% of the tyre width (255mm), which means the sidewall height has 140.25 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 2317.55 mm, which is very similar to 255/50 R19(2317.24 mm), 255/60 R17(2317.87 mm), 255/45 R20(2316.92 mm), 255/65 R16(2318.18 mm), 255/40 R21(2316.61 mm), 255/70 R15(2318.5 mm), 235/65 R17(2316.3 mm). There are multiple speed indexes available for summer tyres in 255/55 R18: H(210km/h), R(170km/h), T(190km/h), V(240km/h), W(270km/h), Y(300km/h). The same goes for weight indexes: 98, 105, 109. You can find 255/55 R18 on 10 car models - mainly .