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255/45 R18 - Best summer tyres 2025 - market overview, tests, reviews

Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

4.65/5
£156

Ecsta PS71

3.8/5
£121

Best summer tyres in tests (2025)

Max. price
£202
Options
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

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PremiumContact 7 EV XL
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£166
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Continental PremiumContact 7 ( 255/45 R18 103Y XL EVc )
- In stock
£183
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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

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Potenza Sport XL MFS
- In stock
£167
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Bridgestone Potenza Sport ( 255/45 R18 103Y XL EVc )
- In stock
£244
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Bridgestone Potenza Sport ( 255/45 R18 103Y XL EVc )
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£194
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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

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Pilot Sport 5 XL
- In stock
£186
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Michelin Pilot Sport 5 ( 255/45 ZR18 (103Y) XL )
- In stock
£218
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£218 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

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Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
- In stock
£156
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Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 ( 255/45 R18 99Y EVR )
- In stock
£171
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£171 Buy
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Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 XL
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£160
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£160 Buy
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Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 ( 255/45 R18 103Y XL EVR )
- In stock
£190
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£190 Buy
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3.8/5

Michelin Primacy 4+

50%
Dry braking
Exterior noise
Dry handling
Wet braking
Aquaplaning - longitudal
3.8/5
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
5
2025TYRE REVIEWS225/50 R17Recommended
4
2025Autobild215/55 R18Good
8
2024Automotorsport235/55 R18Good
4
2024Autobild225/55 R17Exemplary
7
2024Autozeitung225/45 R17-

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Michelin Primacy 4+ ( 255/45 R18 99Y )
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£202
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Primacy 4 plus FSL
- In stock
£208
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£208 Buy
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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
4
2025Die Reifentester225/40 R18Good
3
2024Autozeitung225/45 R17-
12
2023Autobild225/45 R18Satisfactory
1
2023Autobild225/45 R18-
6
2023Autobild225/40 R18Good

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Ventus S1 Evo3 K127 XL
- In stock
£161
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Hankook Ventus S1 Evo 3 K127 ( 255/45 ZR18 103Y XL 4PR SBL )
- In stock
£172
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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
4
2025motor205/55 R16Recommended
3
2024Sportauto215/40 R18Very good
4
2023ADAC205/55 R16Good
3
2023Autoklub ČR205/55 R16-
3
2023Tyre Reviews205/55 R16Highly recommended

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Turanza T005 XL
- In stock
£157
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Bridgestone Turanza T005 ( 255/45 R18 103H XL )
- In stock
£183
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£183 Buy
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3.7/5

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.
50%
Wet circle cornering
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet handling
Aquaplaning - cross
Wet braking
3.7/5
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
6
2025Autobild215/55 R18Satisfactory
6
2025TYRE REVIEWS225/50 R17Satisfactory
5
2024Autozeitung225/45 R17Highly recommended

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Firestone Roadhawk 2 ( 255/45 R18 103Y XL Enliten / EV )
- In stock
£120
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3.85/5

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.
50%
Interior noise
Wet handling
Dry handling
Aquaplaning - cross
Aquaplaning - longitudal
3.85/5
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
7
2025Autobild255/55 R18-
4
2025Aftonbladet225/45 R17-
3
2025Automotorsport215/55 R17Very good
4
2024Automotorsport235/55 R18Good
9
2024Autozeitung225/45 R17Recommended for economical driving

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Turanza 6 Enliten XL
- In stock
£166
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£166 Buy
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Bridgestone Turanza 6 ( 255/45 R18 103Y XL Enliten / EV )
- In stock
£188
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£188 Buy
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4.5/5

Hankook Ventus Evo

50%
Wet circle cornering
Wet braking
Dry handling
Wet handling
Aquaplaning - longitudal
4.5/5
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
3
2025Autobild225/40 R18-
5
2025Autobild225/40 R18Exemplary

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Hankook Ventus evo K137 ( 255/45 ZR18 103Y XL 4PR SBL )
- In stock
£133
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£133 Buy
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Cars with 255/45 R18 tyres

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Best tyres in your size

Dry

1. Continental PremiumContact 6
85%
2. Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
84%
3. Continental PremiumContact 7
83%
4. Bridgestone Potenza Sport
81%
5. Yokohama Advan Sport V107
81%
6. Toyo Proxes Sport 2
77%
7. Bridgestone Turanza T005
77%
8. Michelin Primacy 4+
76%
9. Michelin Pilot Sport 5
75%
10. Firestone Roadhawk
72%

Wet

1. Uniroyal RainSport 5
81%
2. Continental PremiumContact 7
79%
3. Michelin Pilot Sport 5
78%
4. Bridgestone Potenza Sport
76%
5. Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
75%
6. Kumho Ecsta PS71
73%
7. Firestone Roadhawk 2
72%
8. Bridgestone Turanza T005
71%
9. Continental PremiumContact 6
71%
10. Semperit Speed-Life 3
68%

Comfort

1. Linglong Sport Master
92%
2. Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
84%
3. Kleber Dynaxer UHP
82%
4. Giti Gitisport S2
81%
5. Cooper Zeon CS8
77%
6. Nexen N fera Sport
77%
7. Falken Azenis FK520
76%
8. Semperit Speed-Life 3
75%
9. Michelin Primacy 4+
73%
10. Uniroyal RainSport 5
71%

Economy

1. Bridgestone Turanza T005
94%
2. Bridgestone Turanza 6
91%
3. Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
82%
4. Kleber Dynaxer UHP
78%
5. Michelin Primacy 4+
75%
6. Linglong Sport Master
75%
7. Michelin Pilot Sport 5
75%
8. Fulda SportControl 2
73%
9. Continental PremiumContact 6
69%
10. Firestone Roadhawk
68%

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