285/40 R23 - Best summer tyres 2025 - market overview, tests, reviews
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
20 | 2025 | Autobild | 225/40 R18 | - |
4 | 2023 | Autozeitung | 235/35 R19 | Highly recommended |
2 | 2023 | Gute-Fahrt | 235/35 R19 | Very good - |
11 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | Satisfactory |
5 | 2023 | ACE | 225/45 R18 | Highly recommended |
3 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | - |
5 | 2023 | SportAuto | 225/40 R18 | Very good |
3 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/40 R18 | Outstanding |
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 | - |
285/40 R23 tyre test Personalize
Best tyres in your size
Dry
1.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4S
99%
2.
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
72%
Wet
1.
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
72%
2.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4S
62%
Comfort
1.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4S
77%
2.
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
67%
Economy
1.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4S
60%
2.
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
40%
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285/40 R23 doesn't belong to the most popular dimensions for summer tyres - there are 0 tyre models available, which can be compared to 155/60 R15, 170/60 R17, 160/60 R14. Let's break down the sizing - 40 is height of the tyre, which is calculated as 40% of the tyre width (285mm), which means the sidewall height has 114 mm. The wheel diameter is R23, which means it fits to a 23 inch/584.2mm diameter wheel. The total circumference of the tyre is 2551.6 mm, which is very similar to 255/70 R18(2557.88 mm), 275/65 R18(2559.46 mm), 235/85 R16(2531.81 mm), 265/75 R16(2525.53 mm), 265/70 R17(2522.07 mm), 285/65 R17(2520.5 mm), 265/65 R18(2518.61 mm). There are multiple speed indexes available for summer tyres in 285/40 R23: Y(300km/h). The same goes for weight indexes: 107, 111.
