265/35 R18 - Best summer tyres 2026 - market overview, tests, reviews
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Best summer tyres in tests (2026)
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Our favorite every-day performance tyre that delivers fast laps on dry circuits while being safe for the daily commute, having won multiple tests in wet conditions. However, if you lean more towards comfort and low rolling resistance, the PremiumContact 7 might be a better choice.
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Continental SportContact 7 ( 265/35 ZR18 (97Y) XL EVc, with kerbing rib )
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£146
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Continental SportContact 7 ( 265/35 ZR18 (97Y) XL EVc, with kerbing rib ) | In stock | Free shipping | £146 |
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SportContact 7 XL
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£191
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SportContact 7 XL | In stock | Free shipping | £191 |
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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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£174
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Potenza Sport XL MFS | In stock | Free shipping | £174 |
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Bridgestone Potenza Sport ( 265/35 R18 97Y XL EVc, with rim protection (MFS) )
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£189
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Bridgestone Potenza Sport ( 265/35 R18 97Y XL EVc, with rim protection (MFS) ) | In stock | Free shipping | £189 |
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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.
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Michelin Pilot Sport 5 ( 265/35 ZR18 (97Y) XL with rim protection ridge (FSL) )
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£184
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Michelin Pilot Sport 5 ( 265/35 ZR18 (97Y) XL with rim protection ridge (FSL) ) | In stock | Free shipping | £184 |
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Pilot Sport 5 XL
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£193
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Pilot Sport 5 XL | In stock | Free shipping | £193 |
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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 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.
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Bridgestone Turanza 6 ( 265/35 R18 97Y XL Enliten / EV, with rim protection (MFS) )
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£158
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Bridgestone Turanza 6 ( 265/35 R18 97Y XL Enliten / EV, with rim protection (MFS) ) | In stock | Free shipping | £158 |
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Turanza 6 XL Enliten
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£170
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Turanza 6 XL Enliten | In stock | Free shipping | £170 |
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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 Enliten XL
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£178
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Potenza Sport Evo Enliten XL | In stock | Free shipping | £178 |
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Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo ( 265/35 R18 97Y XL Enliten / EV, with rim protection (MFS) )
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£190
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Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo ( 265/35 R18 97Y XL Enliten / EV, with rim protection (MFS) ) | In stock | Free shipping | £190 |
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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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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.
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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.
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Hankook Ventus S1 Evo 3 K127 ( 265/35 ZR18 (97Y) XL 4PR with rim protection (MFS) SBL )
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£148
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Hankook Ventus S1 Evo 3 K127 ( 265/35 ZR18 (97Y) XL 4PR with rim protection (MFS) SBL ) | In stock | Free shipping | £148 |
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Ventus S1 evo3 XL
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£152
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Ventus S1 evo3 XL | In stock | Free shipping | £152 |
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Being usually one of the cheaper tyres in the test, the japanese Falken still delivers very safe characteristics for everyday driving. It suffers a bit in the efficiency department, with higher rolling resistance and limited mileage.
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Kumho Ecsta PS71 ( 265/35 ZR18 97Y XL with rim protection ridge (FSL) )
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£112
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Kumho Ecsta PS71 ( 265/35 ZR18 97Y XL with rim protection ridge (FSL) ) | In stock | Free shipping | £112 |
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Ecsta PS71 XL
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£140
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Ecsta PS71 XL | In stock | Free shipping | £140 |
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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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Victra Sport 5 XL
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£120
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Victra Sport 5 XL | In stock | Free shipping | £120 |
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Maxxis Victra Sport 5 ( 265/35 ZR18 97Y XL with rim protection ridge (FSL) )
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£123
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Maxxis Victra Sport 5 ( 265/35 ZR18 97Y XL with rim protection ridge (FSL) ) | In stock | Free shipping | £123 |
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Yokohama Advan Sport (V107) ( 265/35 ZR18 (97Y) XL RPB )
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£158
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Yokohama Advan Sport (V107) ( 265/35 ZR18 (97Y) XL RPB ) | In stock | Free shipping | £158 |
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Advan Sport V107 XL
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£172
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Advan Sport V107 XL | In stock | Free shipping | £172 |
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Sport Maxx RT 2 XL MFS
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£163
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Sport Maxx RT 2 XL MFS | In stock | Free shipping | £163 |
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Dunlop Sport Maxx RT2 ( 265/35 ZR18 (97Y) XL with rim protection (MFS) BLK )
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£165
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Dunlop Sport Maxx RT2 ( 265/35 ZR18 (97Y) XL with rim protection (MFS) BLK ) | In stock | Free shipping | £165 |
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Uniroyal RainSport 5 ( 265/35 R18 97Y XL EVc, with kerbing rib )
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£139
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Uniroyal RainSport 5 ( 265/35 R18 97Y XL EVc, with kerbing rib ) | In stock | Free shipping | £139 |
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Rainsport 5 XL FR
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£152
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Rainsport 5 XL FR | In stock | Free shipping | £152 |
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The SportControl 2 is a safe tire, but the lower price comes with below average mileage.
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Cars with 265/35 R18 tyres
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Best tyres in your size
Dry
1.
Continental SportContact 7
95%
2.
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
83%
3.
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
81%
4.
Toyo Proxes Sport 2
77%
5.
Bridgestone Turanza T005
77%
6.
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
75%
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Michelin Pilot Sport 5
75%
8.
Firestone Roadhawk
72%
9.
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
70%
10.
Falken Azenis FK520
68%
Wet
1.
Uniroyal RainSport 5
81%
2.
Continental SportContact 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%
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Bridgestone Turanza T005
71%
8.
Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun
67%
9.
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
63%
10.
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
62%
Comfort
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Linglong Sport Master
92%
2.
Firestone Firehawk Sport
85%
3.
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
85%
4.
Falken Azenis FK520
77%
5.
Nexen N fera Sport
77%
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
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Bridgestone Turanza T005
94%
2.
Bridgestone Turanza 6
91%
3.
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
82%
4.
Continental SportContact 7
76%
5.
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
75%
6.
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
71%
7.
Firestone Roadhawk
68%
8.
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
60%
9.
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
59%
10.
Kumho Ecsta PS71
55%
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265/35 R18 doesn't belong to the most popular dimensions for summer tyres - there are 22 tyre models available, which can be compared to 175/70 R14, 165/65 R13, 165/70 R13. Let's break down the sizing - 35 is height of the tyre, which is calculated as 35% of the tyre width (265mm), which means the sidewall height has 92.75 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 2019.1 mm, which is very similar to 215/55 R16(2019.73 mm), 235/45 R17(2020.99 mm), 265/30 R19(2015.65 mm), 190/55 R17(2013.13 mm), 180/65 R16(2011.88 mm), 195/60 R16(2011.88 mm), 235/40 R18(2026.96 mm). There are multiple speed indexes available for summer tyres in 265/35 R18: W(270km/h), Y(300km/h). The same goes for weight indexes: 93, 97.
