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255/60 R18 Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV variants
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Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV is a summer tyre made in total of 118 sizes, ranging from R17 to R17 - this particular dimension is R18, which means it fits to a 18 inch/457.2mm diameter wheel. 255/60 R18 is 30mm wider than the narrowest dimension (225) and 80mm narrower than the widest one (335). This tyre profile of 60 means the sidewall height of the tyre is 60% of the tyre width (255mm), which results in 153mm sidewall height. In 255/60 R18, there is only one possible speed index for Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV - "W", which is good for speeds up to 270 km/h.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV is made in 118 sizes, starting from 225/65 R17 up to 335/30 R23.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV in tyre tests
Relevant tyre tests in same or similiar dimension (255/60 R18)
Automotorsport Summer tyre test 2023 255/45 R20
very good
Ranked #6 of 10
Finishing sixth out of ten competitors, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV demonstrated a solid performance, earning a final rating of 'Very Good'. The tyre was particularly praised for its excellent aquaplaning protection, outstanding ride comfort, and exceptionally quiet interior noise, underscoring its strengths in areas critical for summer driving conditions. Despite these positive aspects, there were a few drawbacks noted, such as slightly longer stopping distances on dry surfaces, minor handling weaknesses in wet conditions, and a somewhat increased rolling resistance, along with elevated pass-by noise. Amongst its standout achievements, the tyre excelled in Aquaplaning - longitudinal, Comfort, and Dry lane changing disciplines, showcasing its balanced performance across these critical safety and comfort categories.
very good
Ranked #6 of 10
Finishing sixth out of ten competitors, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV demonstrated a solid performance, earning a final rating of 'Very Good'. The tyre was particularly praised for its excellent aquaplaning protection, outstanding ride comfort, and exceptionally quiet interior noise, underscoring its strengths in areas critical for summer driving conditions. Despite these positive aspects, there were a few drawbacks noted, such as slightly longer stopping distances on dry surfaces, minor handling weaknesses in wet conditions, and a somewhat increased rolling resistance, along with elevated pass-by noise. Amongst its standout achievements, the tyre excelled in Aquaplaning - longitudinal, Comfort, and Dry lane changing disciplines, showcasing its balanced performance across these critical safety and comfort categories.
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255/60 R18 - Best summer tyres (according to tests)
| # | Name | Our rating | Tested in this dimension | Tested in same width dimension | Segment | Price |
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| 1. | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV | Premium | £181 112 W | |||
| 2. | Bridgestone Turanza T005! Newer model available: Bridgestone Turanza 6 | Premium | £189 112 V | |||
| 3. | Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV | Premium | £123 112 V | |||
| 4. | Continental PremiumContact 6! Newer model available: Continental PremiumContact 7 | Premium | £135 112 V | |||
| 5. | Firestone Roadhawk | Upper-middle | £170 112 V | |||
| 6. | General Tire Grabber GT Plus | Lowcost | £115 0 V | |||
| 7. | Pirelli Scorpion VERDE | Premium | £153 108 W + 2 | |||
| 8. | Barum Bravuris 5 HM! Newer model available: Barum Bravuris 6 | Lowcost | £113 112 V | |||
| 9. | Cooper Zeon 4XS Sport | Upper-middle | £148 0 V + 2 | |||
| 10. | Vredestein Ultrac | Premium | £122 112 W |
