225/45 R18 - Best summer tyres 2025 - market overview, tests, reviews
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Best summer tyres in tests (2025)
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Continental PremiumContact 7
Continental did it again with the PremiumContact 7. It’s an incredibly well balanced tire with just the right wet and dry grip and above average mileage. Since it’s launch in 2023 it got nothing but the best results in the tests, the only downside being it’s premium price.
- Short braking distance on wet roads
- Exceptional handling on the wet
- Great handling on dry roads
- Short braking distance on dry roads
- High drive-by noise levels
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
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2 | 2023 | ACE | 225/45 R18 | Highly recommended |
3 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | Outstanding |
5 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | - |
8 | 2025 | Autobild | 225/40 R18 | - |
1 | 2024 | Automotorsport | 235/55 R18 | Test winner |
2 | 2024 | Autobild | 225/55 R17 | Exemplary |
1 | 2024 | Autozeitung | 225/45 R17 | Test winner |
1 | 2024 | ACE | 225/45 R17 | Highly recommended |
1 | 2024 | Vibilagare | 215/55 R17 | - |
1 | 2024 | ADAC | 215/55 R17 | Good |
1 | 2024 | Sportauto | 215/40 R18 | Test winner |
2 | 2024 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | Exemplary |
1 | 2024 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | - |
1 | 2023 | Tyre Reviews | 225/40 R18 | Test winner |
1 | 2023 | Tyre Reviews | 205/55 R16 | Test winner |
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
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.
- Exceptional handling on the wet
- Short braking distance on wet roads
- Great handling on dry roads
- Short braking distance on dry roads
- Excellent steering response on dry roads
- High rolling resistance/high fuel consumption
- High drive-by noise levels
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
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4 | 2023 | ACE | 225/45 R18 | Highly recommended |
5 | 2022 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | Good |
1 | 2025 | Autobild | 225/40 R18 | - |
4 | 2024 | Autobild | 265/35 R19 | Good |
1 | 2024 | Autobild | 225/55 R17 | Exemplary |
3 | 2024 | Autobild | 235/55 R19 | Good |
5 | 2023 | Tyre Reviews | 225/40 R18 | Recommended |
5 | 2023 | Automotorsport | 255/45 R20 | Very good |
3 | 2023 | Gute-Fahrt | 235/35 R19 | Good + |
2 | 2023 | Autozeitung | 235/35 R19 | Test winner |
6 | 2023 | SportAuto | 225/40 R18 | Very good |
2 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/40 R18 | Outstanding |
3 | 2022 | Sportauto | 235/35 R19 | Very good |
6 | 2022 | Autobild | 245/40 R19 | Good |
3 | 2022 | Tyre Reviews | 255/35 R19 | Recommended |
Continental SportContact 7
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.
- Short braking distance on dry roads
- Short braking distance on wet roads
- Great handling on dry roads
- Exceptional handling on the wet
- Low rolling resistance/low fuel consumption
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| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
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1 | 2024 | Autobild | 265/35 R19 | Exemplary |
1 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/40 R18 | Outstanding |
1 | 2023 | SportAuto | 225/40 R18 | Outstanding |
1 | 2023 | Autozeitung | 235/35 R19 | Test winner |
1 | 2023 | Gute-Fahrt | 235/35 R19 | Outstanding |
1 | 2023 | Automotorsport | 255/45 R20 | Very good |
1 | 2022 | Sportauto | 235/35 R19 | Outstanding |
2 | 2022 | Autobild | 245/40 R19 | Exemplary |
1 | 2022 | Tyre Reviews | 255/35 R19 | Test winner |
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
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.
- Great handling on dry roads
- Short braking distance on dry roads
- Short braking distance on wet roads
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| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
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2 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | Outstanding |
3 | 2023 | ACE | 225/45 R18 | Highly recommended |
6 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | - |
2 | 2025 | Autobild | 225/40 R18 | - |
2 | 2024 | Sportauto | 215/40 R18 | Very good |
2 | 2023 | Tyre Reviews | 225/40 R18 | Highly recommended |
3 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/40 R18 | Outstanding |
5 | 2023 | Autozeitung | 235/35 R19 | Highly recommended |
1 | 2022 | Tyre Reviews | 225/45 R17 | Test winner |
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Pilot Sport 5 XL
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£147
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Michelin Pilot Sport 5 ( 225/45 ZR18 (95Y) XL )
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£158
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Bridgestone Turanza T005
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.
- Short braking distance on dry roads
- Exceptional handling on the wet
- Great handling on dry roads
- Low rolling resistance/low fuel consumption
- Very good aquaplaning resistance
- High drive-by noise levels
- Low mileage
- Bad value for the money
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
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6 | 2020 | AutoMotorSport | 225/45 R18 | Good |
3 | 2024 | Sportauto | 215/40 R18 | Very good |
3 | 2023 | Autoklub ČR | 205/55 R16 | - |
4 | 2023 | ADAC | 205/55 R16 | Good |
3 | 2023 | Tyre Reviews | 205/55 R16 | Highly recommended |
1 | 2022 | Autozeitung | 215/55 R17 | Highly recommended |
1 | 2022 | Autobild | 215/55 R17 | - |
2 | 2022 | AutoMotorSport | 245/45 R19 | Very good |
4 | 2022 | Autobild | 215/55 R17 | Good |
3 | 2022 | ADAC | 215/60 R16 | Good |
2 | 2022 | ADAC | 185/65 R15 | Good |
4 | 2022 | Promobil | 235/55 R17 | Recommended |
4 | 2021 | ADAC | 225/50 R17 | Good |
3 | 2021 | Autobild | 215/60 R17 | Exemplary |
5 | 2021 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | Exemplary |
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Turanza T005 MO
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£118
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Bridgestone Turanza T005 ( 225/45 R18 91W MO )
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£131
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Turanza T005 XL
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£124
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Bridgestone Turanza T005 ( 225/45 R18 91V )
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£132
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Turanza T005 XL (*)
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£131
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Bridgestone Turanza T005 ( 225/45 R18 95Y XL * )
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£141
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Bridgestone Turanza T005 RFT ( 225/45 R18 95Y XL *, runflat )
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£141
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Turanza T005 XL (*) RunFlat
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£145
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Bridgestone Turanza T005 ( 225/45 R18 95H XL )
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£132
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Turanza T005 XL
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£134
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Bridgestone Turanza T005 ( 225/45 R18 95Y XL MO )
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£104
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Turanza T005 MO XL
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£119
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Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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!
- Short braking distance on dry roads
- Short braking distance on wet roads
- Exceptional handling on the wet
- Great handling on dry roads
- Low drive-by noise levels
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| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
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1 | 2023 | ACE | 225/45 R18 | Test winner |
2 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | - |
1 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | Outstanding |
6 | 2025 | Autobild | 225/40 R18 | - |
1 | 2024 | Autobild | 235/55 R19 | Exemplary |
3 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/40 R18 | Outstanding |
3 | 2023 | Tyre Reviews | 225/40 R18 | Highly recommended |
2 | 2023 | SportAuto | 225/40 R18 | Very good |
3 | 2023 | Autozeitung | 235/35 R19 | Highly recommended |
1 | 2022 | AutoMotorSport | 245/45 R19 | Outstanding |
1 | 2022 | Autobild | 245/40 R19 | Exemplary |
1 | 2022 | Tyre Reviews | 225/45 R17 | Test winner |
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
The upgraded version of the legendary P7 has a good steering response and low rolling resistance, which makes sense as it's often a first equipment of many car manufacturers.
- Exceptional handling on the wet
- Short braking distance on dry roads
- Very good aquaplaning resistance
- Great handling on dry roads
- Short braking distance on wet roads
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| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
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2 | 2024 | Autozeitung | 225/45 R17 | Highly recommended |
6 | 2024 | Autobild | 225/55 R17 | Good |
2 | 2023 | Tyre Reviews | 205/55 R16 | Highly recommended |
4 | 2023 | Autoklub ČR | 205/55 R16 | - |
17 | 2023 | ADAC | 205/55 R16 | Good |
2 | 2021 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | - |
7 | 2021 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | Good |
9 | 2021 | ADAC | 225/50 R17 | Satisfactory |
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Cinturato P7 C2 DEMO
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£133
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Pirelli Cinturato P7 (P7C2) ( 225/45 R18 91Y )
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£138
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Cinturato P7 C2 RunFlat (AR)
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£152
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Pirelli Cinturato P7 (P7C2) Run Flat ( 225/45 R18 91W AR, runflat )
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£161
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Bridgestone Turanza 6
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.
- Low rolling resistance/low fuel consumption
- Longer braking distance on dry roads
- High drive-by noise levels
- Poor handling on the wet
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
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5 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | Good |
16 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | - |
3 | 2024 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | Exemplary |
10 | 2024 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | - |
6 | 2024 | ADAC | 215/55 R17 | Satisfactory |
6 | 2024 | ACE | 225/45 R17 | Recommended |
9 | 2024 | Autozeitung | 225/45 R17 | Recommended for economical driving |
4 | 2024 | Automotorsport | 235/55 R18 | Good |
2 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/65 R17 | Exemplary |
Firestone Roadhawk 2
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.
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| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
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5 | 2024 | Autozeitung | 225/45 R17 | Highly recommended |
Vredestein Ultrac Pro
The Ultrac Pro is very well balanced tyre for every day driving made mainly for larger wheel sizes.
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| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
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18 | 2025 | Autobild | 225/40 R18 | - |
3 | 2024 | Autobild | 265/35 R19 | Exemplary |
Pirelli P Zero PZ4
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.
- Short braking distance on dry roads
- Exceptional handling on the wet
- Short braking distance on wet roads
- High rolling resistance/high fuel consumption
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
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3 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | - |
11 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | Satisfactory |
5 | 2023 | ACE | 225/45 R18 | Highly recommended |
20 | 2025 | Autobild | 225/40 R18 | - |
3 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/40 R18 | Outstanding |
5 | 2023 | SportAuto | 225/40 R18 | Very good |
2 | 2023 | Gute-Fahrt | 235/35 R19 | Very good - |
4 | 2023 | Autozeitung | 235/35 R19 | Highly recommended |
4 | 2022 | Sportauto | 235/35 R19 | Good |
7 | 2021 | Tyre Reviews | 225/40 R18 | Recommended |
3 | 2021 | Autozeitung | 225/40 R18 | Highly recommended |
2 | 2017 | EVO | 225/40 R18 | - |
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P Zero PZ4 Sports Car XL
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£130
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Pirelli P Zero PZ4 SC ( 225/45 ZR18 (95Y) XL )
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£144
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Cars with 225/45 R18 tyres
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Best tyres in your size
Dry
1.
Continental SportContact 7
96%
2.
Continental PremiumContact 7
93%
3.
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
90%
4.
Continental PremiumContact 6
85%
5.
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
83%
6.
Yokohama Advan Sport V107
81%
7.
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
81%
8.
Bridgestone Turanza T005
78%
9.
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
76%
10.
Michelin Primacy 4+
76%
Wet
1.
Continental PremiumContact 7
83%
2.
Uniroyal RainSport 5
81%
3.
Continental SportContact 7
78%
4.
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
78%
5.
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
77%
6.
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
77%
7.
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
74%
8.
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
73%
9.
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
72%
10.
Bridgestone Turanza T005
72%
Comfort
1.
Linglong Sport Master
95%
2.
Michelin e.Primacy
86%
3.
Nexen N fera Sport
83%
4.
Kleber Dynaxer UHP
82%
5.
Giti Gitisport S2
81%
6.
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
81%
7.
GT radial Sport Active 2
80%
8.
Cooper Zeon CS8
77%
9.
Semperit Speed-Life 3
75%
10.
Michelin Primacy 4+
75%
Economy
1.
Firestone Firehawk Sport
100%
2.
Bridgestone Turanza T005
94%
3.
Bridgestone Turanza 6
91%
4.
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
86%
5.
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
82%
6.
Kleber Dynaxer UHP
78%
7.
Continental SportContact 7
76%
8.
Michelin Primacy 4+
75%
9.
Linglong Sport Master
75%
10.
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
75%
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Did you know ...?
225/45 R18 doesn't belong to the most popular dimensions for summer tyres - there are 99 tyre models available, which can be compared to 225/55 R16, 185/60 R15, 225/55 R17. Let's break down the sizing - 45 is height of the tyre, which is calculated as 45% of the tyre width (225mm), which means the sidewall height has 101.25 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 2072.51 mm, which is very similar to 295/30 R19(2072.19 mm), 195/65 R16(2073.14 mm), 215/65 R15(2075.02 mm), 305/25 R20(2075.02 mm), 255/30 R20(2076.59 mm), 255/35 R19(2076.91 mm), 255/40 R18(2077.22 mm). There are multiple speed indexes available for summer tyres in 225/45 R18: H(210km/h), V(240km/h), W(270km/h), Y(300km/h). The same goes for weight indexes: 91, 95. You can find 225/45 R18 on 35 car models - mainly Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Kia, Subaru, Mazda.
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