265/60 R18 - Best summer tyres 2026 - market overview, tests, reviews

Great price for a premium tyre

Blue Response TG

265/60 R18 110 V

£161

Upper-middle

Roadhawk 2

265/60 R18 110 H Y XL Enliten / EV

£121

Lowest price among well rated tyres.

Best price in last 6 months

Ra43 Dynapro Hpx

265/60 R18 110 V

£135

Upper-middle

Powerproof 2

265/60 R18 0 V Aramid

£129

Turanza 6

265/60 R18 110 V

£149

Best price in last 6 months

TURANZA 6

265/60 R18 110 H

£164

Best tyres in tests (2026)

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Premium

Blue Response TG

'26#1

9.8

Price from

£161

Price from£161

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 handling

100%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

100%

+1

Dry handling

100%

Exterior noise

100%

Aquaplaning - cross

86%

Test results

2026195/55 R16#1(Outstanding)

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theTyre Lab.comRecommended#13 Summer tires 2026

2

Premium

Pilot Sport 4 SUV

'26#5

'25#1

'25#5

9.3

Price from

£197

Price from£197

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

#13

2026

Performance

Aquaplaning - cross

97%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

91%

Wet braking

90%

+3

Dry braking

84%

Comfort

67%

Exterior noise

55%

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)

Price variants (1)

265/60 R18 110 V

A C 72dB

£197

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£197

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£201

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Premium

Primacy 5

'26#3

'26#4

'26#4

8.6

Price from

£193

Price from£193

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

Aquaplaning - longitudal

87%

Dry handling

85%

Exterior noise

81%

+2

Wet braking

69%

Wet handling

54%

Dry braking

41%

Test results

2026195/55 R16#3(Good)

2026215/55 R17#4(Highly recommended)

2026235/55 R18#4(Good)

2026225/45 R17#6(Recommended)

2026235/45 R18#6(Recommended)

2026225/50 R17#7(Satisfactory)

2025225/45 R17#1(Test winner)

Price variants (1)

265/60 R18 110 H £193

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£193

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£194

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Upper-middle

Roadhawk 2

'26#3

'26#4

8.1

Price from

£121

Price from£121

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)

Price variants (1)

265/60 R18 110 H Y XL Enliten / EV

A B 72dB

£121

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£121

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Premium

Turanza 6

'26#4

'26#5

'26#5

8.1

Price from

£149

Price from£149

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%

Aquaplaning - cross

63%

Wet handling

59%

+3

Wet circle cornering

44%

Dry braking

43%

Exterior noise

42%

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)

Price variants (2)

265/60 R18 110 V

A B 70dB

£149

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£149

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£159

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265/60 R18 110 H

A B 70dB

£164

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£164

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£183

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Turanza T005

'25#4

'24#3

'23#3

8.8

Price from

£154

Price from£154

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

Dry braking

80%

Wet handling

77%

Wet circle cornering

72%

+4

Aquaplaning - longitudal

57%

Comfort

42%

Exterior noise

24%

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)

Price variants (2)

265/60 R18 114 H XL

C B 73dB

£154

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£154

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£169

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Upper-middle

Ecsta PS71

'25#4

'25#6

'25#13

8.6

Price from

£130

Price from£130

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)

Price variants (2)

265/60 R18 110 V

A C 72dB

£130

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£130

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