Summer tyre test 225/40 R18 - SportAuto 2023
- Winner: Continental SportContact 7
- Best value: Firestone Firehawk Sport
- Testing vehicle: Audi S3
- Tested tyres: 11
Results
Agenda: Best value in test Better than average value Worse than average value Worst value in test
| # | Name | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Continental SportContact 7 | Outstanding | £97 92 Y | |
| 2. | Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 | Very good | £93 92 Y | |
| 3. | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S | Very good | £152 92 Y | |
| 4. | Firestone Firehawk Sport | Very good | £89 92 Y | |
| 5. | Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 | Very good | £106 92 Y + 5 | |
| 6. | Bridgestone Potenza Sport | Very good | £89 92 Y | |
| 7. | Falken Azenis FK520 | Good | £84 92 Y | |
| 8. | Kumho Ecsta PS91 | Good | £86 92 Y | |
| 9. | Maxxis Victra Sport 5 | Good | £89 92 Y | |
| 10. | Giti Gitisport S2 | Good | ||
| 11. | Nexen N fera Sport | Good | £85 92 Y | |
| # | Name | - | Rating | Price |
Above you can see the results of the SportAuto 2023 225/40 R18 test performed by SportAuto on a Audi S3 in 2023. This test was performed in 225/40 R18, but is applicable to other similar sizes, especially in the same tyre width (225). Continental SportContact 7 is the best of 11 tested tyres according to tested properties ( ). Other featured tyres include Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6, Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S, Firestone Firehawk Sport; Some tyres weren't included in the test, such as Continental PremiumContact 6, Fulda SportControl 2, Falken ZIEX ZE310 ECORUN.
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.
