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Dunlop Blue Response TG
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Blue Response TG
AUTOMOTORSPORT'26#1
9.8
Price from£130
Expert summary
The Dunlop Blue Response TG is a new summer touring tyre from Dunlop, designed as the successor to the long-running Dunlop Sport BluResponse. Positioned in the mid-range segment, it targets drivers looking for a balanced combination of wet and dry performance with good fuel efficiency. The tyre made an impressive debut by winning the AMS 2026 summer tyre test in the 195/55 R16 size. In the AMS test, the Blue Response TG achieved outstanding scores across the board: 9.7/10 for dry performance and an exceptional 9.9/10 for wet performance, demonstrating Dunlop's focus on safety in all conditions. The tyre also scored well for environmental characteristics with a 7.2/10 rating, reflecting improvements in rolling resistance and noise levels compared to its predecessor. Currently available in 195/55 R16 and 205/55 R16 sizes with a V speed rating (up to 240 km/h), the Blue Response TG is expected to expand its size range as production ramps up. The TG designation signals a new generation in Dunlop's touring-focused Blue Response lineup.
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#3
2026
theTire Lab.comRecommended#3 Summer tires 2026
Performance
Wet braking
100%
Wet side guide
100%
Wet handling - objective
100%
+8
Dry steering response
86%
Comfort
86%
Rolling resistance
14%
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Hankook ION Evo
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ION Evo
AUTOBILD'25#1
9.6
Price from£139
Expert summary
Hankook designed the ION Evo specifically for electric vehicles and it shows. It combines low rolling resistance with good aquaplaning safety, short braking distances and excellent handling dynamics. Comfort and mileage are also strong points, making it a well-rounded EV tyre with very few compromises.
Recommended
#7
2026
theTire Lab.comRecommended#7 Summer tires 2026
Performance
Wet handling
100%
Wet circle cornering
100%
Wet braking
100%
+6
Price/value
71%
Rolling resistance
71%
Exterior noise
57%
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215/45 R18 89 Y mfs
A B 69dB
£139
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Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
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Potenza Sport Evo
SPORTAUTO'26#1TYREREVIEWS'26#2SPORTSCARS'26#2
9.3
Price from£129
Expert summary
The Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo is the successor to the multi-award-winning Potenza Sport, featuring ENLITEN Technology for enhanced performance. It delivers 5% shorter wet braking, 2% shorter dry braking, and 15% greater mileage compared to its predecessor, while achieving EU label A-grade wet grip.
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#13
2026
theTire Lab.comRecommended#13 Summer tires 2026
Performance
Handling on gravel
100%
Wet circle cornering
96%
Dry lane changing
95%
+14
Sand traction
38%
Exterior noise
35%
Cost per warranted mile
11%
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215/45 R18 93 Y
A C 72dB
£129
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Michelin Pilot Sport 5
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Pilot Sport 5
TOPTIREREVIEW'26#1AUTOVIEW'26#2TYREREVIEWS'26#2
8.8
Price from£155
Expert summary
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.
Performance
Wear
100%
Mileage
97%
Dry steering response
88%
+15
Dry handling - objective
50%
Cost per warranted mile
37%
Exterior noise
33%
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215/45 R18 93 Y mfs XL
A C 72dB
£155
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Bridgestone Turanza T005
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Turanza T005
MOTOR'25#4SPORTAUTO'24#3AUTOKLUBCR'23#3
8.8
Price from£139
Expert summary
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.
Performance
Rolling resistance
95%
Dry driving behavior
84%
Wet handling - objective
83%
+21
Price/value
29%
Exterior noise
25%
Grass traction
11%
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215/45 R18 89 W £139
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Kumho Ecsta PS71
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Ecsta PS71
AUTOBILD'25#4AUTOBILD'25#6ADAC'25#13
8.6
Price from£109
Expert summary
The Kumho Ecsta PS71 has been around for a while and keeps showing up well in tests. Strong aquaplaning resistance, short braking distances, and balanced handling across conditions make it a dependable choice. Comfort and noise are where it compromises.
Performance
Aquaplaning - longitudal
91%
Sand traction
90%
Aquaplaning - cross
87%
+17
Dry driving behavior
28%
Exterior noise
27%
Interior noise
23%
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215/45 R18 93 Y
B D 72dB
£109
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Bridgestone Potenza Sport
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Potenza Sport
TOPTIREREVIEW'26#6REIFENTESTER'25#1AUTOBILD'25#1
8.5
Price from£123
Expert summary
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.
Performance
Mud traction
100%
Handling on gravel
100%
Wet safety
100%
+20
Exterior noise
30%
Rolling resistance
21%
Wear
0%
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215/45 R18 93 Y
A D 72dB
£123
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Firestone Roadhawk 2
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Roadhawk 2
AUTOEXPRESS'26#3NETZWELT'26#3ADAC'26#4
8.3
Price from£97
Expert summary
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.
Performance
Interior noise
100%
Wet side guide
86%
Aquaplaning - cross
79%
+14
Dry steering response
23%
Exterior noise
10%
Mileage
0%
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215/45 R18 93 Y
A C 71dB
£97
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Michelin Primacy 5
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Primacy 5
AUTOMOTORSPORT'26#3TYREREVIEWS'26#3AVD'26#4
8.1
Price from£152
Expert summary
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.
Performance
Rolling resistance
95%
Mileage
86%
Dry steering response
86%
+11
Dry lane changing
43%
Dry braking
35%
Wet side guide
29%
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215/45 R18 93 W
A B 70dB
£152
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Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
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Ventus S1 evo3 K127
REIFENTESTER'25#4AUTOZEITUNG'24#3AUTOBILD'23#1
8.1
Price from£113
Expert summary
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.
Performance
Fuel efficiency
87%
Wet safety
75%
Wet braking
75%
+17
Aquaplaning - cross
24%
Dry handling - objective
11%
Dry steering response
11%
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215/45 R18 93 Y £113
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£120
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215/45 R18 93 W
A C 68dB
£114
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£114
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Falken ZIEX ZE320
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ZIEX ZE320
AUTOEXPRESS'26#1REIFENTESTER'26#2AVD'26#5
8.0
Price from£115
Expert summary
The ZE320 is Falken's follow-up to the ZE310, and in some areas it's a clear step forward — dry handling is strong, and it's one of the quietest tyres in its class. Tyre Reviews even rated it highly recommended with top marks in wet handling. That said, wet braking is a real weak spot, especially in cooler conditions, and cross aquaplaning protection is poor. Higher rolling resistance and limited mileage are familiar problems carried over from the predecessor. Available in only 52 sizes, it's still a decent pick if you prioritize a quiet, composed ride and don't push hard in the wet.
Performance
Exterior noise
92%
Dry braking
90%
Wet handling
89%
+9
Aquaplaning - cross
36%
Price/value
25%
Mileage
15%
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215/45 R18 tyre test

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Dry

1. Falken ZIEX ZE320
87%
2. Hankook Ventus Evo
82%
3. Bridgestone Potenza Sport
81%
4. Michelin Pilot Sport 5
79%
5. Bridgestone Turanza T005
78%
6. Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
77%
7. Michelin e.Primacy
75%
8. Toyo Proxes Sport 2
72%
9. Toyo Proxes Comfort
72%
10. Firestone Roadhawk
72%
11. Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
70%
12. Michelin Primacy 4+
70%
13. Pirelli Cinturato P7
70%
14. Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun
69%
15. Nokian Powerproof 2
68%

Wet

1. Hankook Ventus Evo
83%
2. Uniroyal RainSport 5
81%
3. Bridgestone Potenza Sport
77%
4. Michelin Pilot Sport 5
75%
5. Kumho Ecsta PS71
73%
6. Semperit Speed-Life 3
73%
7. Bridgestone Turanza T005
72%
8. Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
70%
9. Firestone Roadhawk 2
69%
10. Falken ZIEX ZE320
69%
11. Michelin Primacy 5
68%
12. Falken Ziex ZE310 Ecorun
68%
13. Michelin Primacy 4+
67%
14. Vredestein Ultrac Pro
62%
15. Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
62%

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Customer reviews

1685 customer reviews for tyres in this size
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 4.1/5 (278) Michelin Pilot Sport 4 3.9/5 (270) Bridgestone Potenza RE050A 3.3/5 (203) Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 4/5 (181) Falken Azenis FK510 3.7/5 (159) Bridgestone Potenza Sport 3.9/5 (136) Uniroyal RainSport 3 3.7/5 (123) Michelin Pilot Sport 5 4.1/5 (121) Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun 3.9/5 (117) Falken ZIEX ZE914 EcoRun 3.7/5 (97)

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Did you know ...?

215/45 R18 doesn't belong to the most popular dimensions for summer tyres - there are 16 tyre models available, which can be compared to 195/50 R15, 165/65 R14, 190/55 R17. Let's break down the sizing - 45 is height of the tyre, which is calculated as 45% of the tyre width (215mm), which means the sidewall height has 96.75 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 2044.23 mm, which is very similar to 285/25 R20(2043.61 mm), 225/60 R15(2045.18 mm), 185/80 R14(2047.06 mm), 275/35 R18(2041.09 mm), 200/55 R17(2047.69 mm), 160/60 R18(2039.52 mm), 245/45 R17(2049.26 mm). There are multiple speed indexes available for summer tyres in 215/45 R18: T(190km/h), V(240km/h), W(270km/h), Y(300km/h). The same goes for weight indexes: 83, 89, 93.

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