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245/45 R18 - Best summer tyres 2025 - market overview, tests, reviews

SportContact 7

continental
5/5
£136

Ecsta PS71

kumho
3.8/5
£99

Best summer tyres in tests (2025)

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5/5

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.
50%
Dry braking
Wet circle cornering
Wet braking
Dry handling
Wet handling
5/5
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
1
2025Autobild245/35 R19Exemplary
1
2025Die Reifentester225/40 R18Very good
1
2025ADAC225/40 R18Good
1
2024Autobild265/35 R19Exemplary
1
2023Automotorsport255/45 R20Very good
1
2023Gute-Fahrt235/35 R19Outstanding
1
2023Autozeitung235/35 R19Test winner
1
2023SportAuto225/40 R18Outstanding
1
2023Autobild225/40 R18Outstanding
1
2022Tyre Reviews255/35 R19Test winner
2
2022Autobild245/40 R19Exemplary
1
2022Sportauto235/35 R19Outstanding

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Continental SportContact 7 ( 245/45 ZR18 100Y XL EVc, MO1 )
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SportContact 7 XL MO1
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£136
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4.85/5

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.
50%
Wet braking
Wet circle cornering
Dry handling
Wet handling
Dry braking
4.85/5
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
4
2025Autobild225/40 R18Exemplary
2
2025Autobild215/55 R18Exemplary
5
2025Vibilagare235/55 R19Good
2
2025Autozeitung225/45 R18Highly recommended
2
2025Aftonbladet225/45 R17Outstanding
1
2025TYRE REVIEWS225/50 R17Test winner
8
2025Autobild225/40 R18-
1
2024Automotorsport235/55 R18Test winner
2
2024Autobild225/55 R17Exemplary
1
2024Autozeitung225/45 R17Test winner
1
2024ACE225/45 R17Highly recommended
1
2024Vibilagare215/55 R17-
1
2024ADAC215/55 R17Good
2
2024Autobild205/55 R16Exemplary
1
2024Autobild205/55 R16-

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Continental PremiumContact 7 ( 245/45 R18 96Y EVc )
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£121
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PremiumContact 7 EV
- In stock
£124
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PremiumContact 7 XL EV
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£122
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Continental PremiumContact 7 ( 245/45 R18 100Y XL EVc )
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£123
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4.55/5

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.
50%
Wet handling
Wet circle cornering
Dry braking
Dry handling
Wet braking
4.55/5
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
1
2025Autobild225/40 R18-
1
2025Die Reifentester225/40 R18Very good
2
2025ADAC225/40 R18Good
3
2025Autobild225/40 R18Exemplary
3
2025Autozeitung225/45 R18Highly recommended
4
2024Autobild265/35 R19Good
1
2024Autobild225/55 R17Exemplary
3
2024Autobild235/55 R19Good
2
2023Autobild225/40 R18Outstanding
6
2023SportAuto225/40 R18Very good
4
2023ACE225/45 R18Highly recommended
2
2023Autozeitung235/35 R19Test winner
3
2023Gute-Fahrt235/35 R19Good +
5
2023Automotorsport255/45 R20Very good
5
2023Tyre Reviews225/40 R18Recommended

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Bridgestone Potenza Sport ( 245/45 ZR18 (100Y) XL EVc )
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£123
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Potenza Sport XL MFS
- In stock
£131
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4.8/5

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.
50%
Wet circle cornering
Dry handling
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Aquaplaning - cross
Wet braking
4.8/5
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
4
2025Autozeitung225/45 R18Highly recommended
4
2025Die Reifentester225/40 R18Good
3
2025ADAC225/40 R18Good
2
2025Autobild225/40 R18-
2
2025Autobild225/40 R18Exemplary
2
2024Sportauto215/40 R18Very good
5
2023Autozeitung235/35 R19Highly recommended
6
2023Autobild225/45 R18-
3
2023ACE225/45 R18Highly recommended
2
2023Autobild225/45 R18Outstanding
3
2023Autobild225/40 R18Outstanding
2
2023Tyre Reviews225/40 R18Highly recommended
1
2022Tyre Reviews225/45 R17Test winner

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Pilot Sport 5 XL RG
- In stock
£144
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Michelin Pilot Sport 5 ( 245/45 ZR18 (100Y) XL )
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£170
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4.5/5

Michelin Primacy 5

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.
50%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Interior noise
Wet braking
Dry handling
Dry braking
4.5/5
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
1
2025Aftonbladet225/45 R17Test winner

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Michelin Primacy 5 ( 245/45 R18 96W )
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£151
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Primacy 5
- In stock
£152
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Primacy 5 XL
- In stock
£153
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Michelin Primacy 5 ( 245/45 R18 100W XL )
- In stock
£177
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4.5/5
4.5/5
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
1
2025Die Reifentester225/40 R18Very good

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Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72 ( 245/45 ZR18 100Y XL )
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£107
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£107 Buy
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4.65/5

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!
50%
Comfort
Wet circle cornering
Dry handling
Dry braking
Exterior noise
4.65/5
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
4
2025Vibilagare235/55 R19Good
8
2025Aftonbladet225/45 R17-
6
2025Autobild225/40 R18-
4
2025ADAC225/40 R18Good
1
2025Autobild225/40 R18Exemplary
1
2025Autozeitung225/45 R18Highly recommended
2
2025Autobild245/35 R19Exemplary
1
2025Autobild255/55 R18Exemplary
1
2024Autobild235/55 R19Exemplary
1
2023ACE225/45 R18Test winner
2
2023SportAuto225/40 R18Very good
3
2023Autobild225/40 R18Outstanding
3
2023Autozeitung235/35 R19Highly recommended
3
2023Tyre Reviews225/40 R18Highly recommended
1
2023Autobild225/45 R18Outstanding

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Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 FP XL
- In stock
£128
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Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 ( 245/45 R18 100Y XL EVR )
- In stock
£132
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4.45/5

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.
50%
Dry braking
Exterior noise
Wet braking
Interior noise
Dry handling
4.45/5
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
3
2025Aftonbladet225/45 R17Outstanding
2
2024Autozeitung225/45 R17Highly recommended
6
2024Autobild225/55 R17Good
2
2023Tyre Reviews205/55 R16Highly recommended
4
2023Autoklub ČR205/55 R16-
17
2023ADAC205/55 R16Good
2
2021Autobild205/55 R16-
7
2021Autobild205/55 R16Good
9
2021ADAC225/50 R17Satisfactory

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Pirelli Cinturato P7 (P7C2) ( 245/45 R18 96W Seal Inside )
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£178
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Cinturato P7 C2 Seal-Inside
- In stock
£199
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Pirelli Cinturato P7 (P7C2) ( 245/45 R18 100W XL J )
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£152
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Pirelli Cinturato P7 (P7C2) ( 245/45 R18 100Y XL MO )
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£156
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£156 Buy
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Cinturato P7 C2 MO XL
- In stock
£168
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4.1/5

Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127

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.
50%
Wet braking
Wet circle cornering
Wet handling
Dry braking
Exterior noise
4.1/5
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
10
2020Autobild245/45 R18 -
12
2020Autobild245/45 R18 Satisfactory
4
2025Die Reifentester225/40 R18Good
3
2024Autozeitung225/45 R17-
12
2023Autobild225/45 R18Satisfactory
1
2023Autobild225/45 R18-
6
2023Autobild225/40 R18Good
4
2023Tyre Reviews225/40 R18Recommended
7
2023ACE225/45 R18Highly recommended
6
2022Autobild225/45 R18Good
3
2022Autobild245/40 R19Exemplary
3
2022AutoMotorSport245/45 R19Very good
3
2022Tyre Reviews225/45 R17Recommended
6
2021Autobild265/35 R20Good
9
2021Autozeitung225/40 R18-

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Ventus S1 Evo3 K127 XL
- In stock
£121
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£121 Buy
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Hankook Ventus S1 Evo 3 K127 ( 245/45 ZR18 100Y XL 4PR SBL )
- In stock
£126
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4.55/5

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.
50%
Dry braking
Wet handling
Wet circle cornering
Dry handling
Wet braking
4.55/5
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
8
2019Autobild245/45 R18 Satisfactory
4
2025motor205/55 R16Recommended
3
2024Sportauto215/40 R18Very good
4
2023ADAC205/55 R16Good
3
2023Tyre Reviews205/55 R16Highly recommended
3
2023Autoklub ČR205/55 R16-
2
2022AutoMotorSport245/45 R19Very good
4
2022Promobil235/55 R17Recommended
1
2022Autobild215/55 R17-
1
2022Autozeitung215/55 R17Highly recommended
3
2022ADAC215/60 R16Good
4
2022Autobild215/55 R17Good
2
2022ADAC185/65 R15Good
5
2021Autobild205/55 R16Exemplary
3
2021Autobild215/60 R17Exemplary

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Turanza T005 B-Seal
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£147
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£147 Buy
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Bridgestone Turanza T005 ( 245/45 R18 96W B-Seal )
- In stock
£152
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£152 Buy
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Turanza T005 XL (*)
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£130
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£130 Buy
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Bridgestone Turanza T005 ( 245/45 R18 100Y XL * )
- In stock
£143
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£143 Buy
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Turanza T005 XL RunFlat (*)
- In stock
£154
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£154 Buy
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Bridgestone Turanza T005 RFT ( 245/45 R18 100Y XL *, runflat )
- In stock
£166
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Turanza T005 XL B-Silent
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£145
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£145 Buy
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Bridgestone Turanza T005 ( 245/45 R18 100Y XL B-Silent )
- In stock
£169
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Bridgestone Turanza T005 ( 245/45 R18 100Y XL * )
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£155
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£155 Buy
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Bridgestone Turanza T005 RFT ( 245/45 R18 100Y XL *, runflat )
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£172
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£172 Buy
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4.45/5

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.
50%
Wet circle cornering
Wet handling
Dry handling
Dry braking
Comfort
4.45/5
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
3
2025Autobild245/35 R19Exemplary
5
2025Autozeitung225/45 R18Highly recommended
20
2025Autobild225/40 R18-
4
2023Autozeitung235/35 R19Highly recommended
2
2023Gute-Fahrt235/35 R19Very good -
11
2023Autobild225/45 R18Satisfactory
5
2023ACE225/45 R18Highly recommended
3
2023Autobild225/45 R18-
5
2023SportAuto225/40 R18Very good
3
2023Autobild225/40 R18Outstanding
4
2022Sportauto235/35 R19Good
7
2021Tyre Reviews225/40 R18Recommended
3
2021Autozeitung225/40 R18Highly recommended
2
2017EVO225/40 R18-

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P Zero PZ4 Sports Car XL
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£126
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£126 Buy
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Pirelli P Zero PZ4 SC ( 245/45 ZR18 (100Y) XL )
- In stock
£146
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£146 Buy
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P Zero PZ4 Sports Car MO XL NCS
- In stock
£165
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£165 Buy
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Pirelli P Zero PZ4 SC ( 245/45 R18 100Y XL MO-S, PNCS )
- In stock
£166
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P Zero PZ4 Sports Car XL (*) ELECT
- In stock
£121
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£121 Buy
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Pirelli P Zero PZ4 SC ( 245/45 R18 100Y XL I* )
- In stock
£141
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P Zero PZ4 Sports Car MFS RunFlat XL (*)
- In stock
£162
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£162 Buy
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Pirelli P Zero PZ4 SC Run Flat ( 245/45 R18 100Y XL I*, runflat )
- In stock
£179
Pirelli P Zero PZ4 SC Run Flat ( 245/45 R18 100Y XL I*, runflat ) In stock Free shipping
£179 Buy
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Cars with 245/45 R18 tyres

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Best tyres in your size

Dry

1. Continental SportContact 7
96%
2. Continental PremiumContact 6
85%
3. Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
84%
4. Continental PremiumContact 7
83%
5. Kumho Ecsta HS52
82%
6. Bridgestone Potenza Sport
81%
7. Yokohama Advan Sport V107
81%
8. Toyo Proxes Sport 2
77%
9. Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
77%
10. Bridgestone Turanza T005
77%

Wet

1. Uniroyal RainSport 5
81%
2. Continental PremiumContact 7
79%
3. Continental SportContact 7
79%
4. Michelin Pilot Sport 5
78%
5. Bridgestone Potenza Sport
76%
6. Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
75%
7. Vredestein Ultrac Pro
75%
8. Kumho Ecsta PS71
73%
9. Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
72%
10. Firestone Roadhawk 2
72%

Comfort

1. Linglong Sport Master
92%
2. Firestone Firehawk Sport
85%
3. Vredestein Ultrac Pro
84%
4. Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
84%
5. Kleber Dynaxer UHP
82%
6. Giti Gitisport S2
81%
7. Michelin e.Primacy
78%
8. Cooper Zeon CS8
77%
9. Nexen N fera Sport
77%
10. Falken Azenis FK520
76%

Economy

1. Firestone Firehawk Sport
100%
2. Bridgestone Turanza T005
94%
3. Bridgestone Turanza 6
91%
4. Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
82%
5. Kleber Dynaxer UHP
78%
6. Continental SportContact 7
76%
7. Michelin Primacy 4+
75%
8. Linglong Sport Master
75%
9. Michelin Pilot Sport 5
75%
10. Fulda SportControl 2
73%

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