Summer tyre test 225/45 R18 - Autozeitung 2025
225/45 R18 - 2025
Winner
Goodyear
Best Value
bridgestone
Test Vehicle
Tested tyres
10
Autozeitung’s latest summer tyre test evaluated ten different 225/45 R18 models under a range of conditions, and in their analysis, they recommended five tyres as the best choices. Their test included premium brands alongside more budget-friendly options, but this time, there aren't many surprises in the non-premium segment.
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Best value in test
Better than average value
Worse than average value
Worst value in test
Points total279
Wet140
Dry139
Points total274
Wet141
Dry133
Points total265
Wet141
Dry124
Points total260
Wet132
Dry128
Points total254
Wet129
Dry125
Points total230
Wet115
Dry115
Points total228
Wet104
Dry124
Points total219
Wet102
Dry117
Points total167
Wet77
Dry90
Points total154
Wet54
Dry100
Above you can see the results of the Autozeitung 2025 225/45 R18 test performed by Autozeitung on a Skoda Octavia in 2025. This test was performed in 225/45 R18, but is applicable to other similar sizes, especially in the same tyre width (225). Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 is the best of 10 tested tyres according to tested properties (Points total, Rating, Wet, Dry, ). Other featured tyres include Continental PremiumContact 7, Bridgestone Potenza Sport, Michelin Pilot Sport 5; Some tyres weren't included in the test, such as Hankook iON evo, Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72), Michelin Primacy 5.
Same size tyres not featured in the test
Tests usually don't cover the whole market - here is our selection what not to miss when shopping for tyres in this size.
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