225/60 R18 - Best summer tyres 2026 - market overview, tests, reviews

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CINTURATO (C3)

225/60 R18 104 W XL

£140

Upper-middle

ZIEX ZE320

225/60 R18 100 H

£110

Lowest price among well rated tyres.

Efficientgrip 2 SUV

225/60 R18 100 H .

£137

Best price in last 6 months

Blue Response TG

225/60 R18 100 H

£146

Best price in last 6 months

Cinturato P7 C2

225/60 R18 104 Y

£133

Cinturato P7 C2

225/60 R18 104 W

£143

PremiumContact 6

225/60 R18 104 V

£138

Best price in last 6 months

Ventus Prime 4

225/60 R18 104 W XL

£128

Best tyres in tests (2026)

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Premium

Cinturato (C3)

'26#1

'26#1

'26#2

9.7

Price from

£140

Price from£140

Expert summary

When safety meets sportiness, you get the Pirelli Cinturato C3. It posted the best dry braking distance in test and backs it up with excellent wet grip and handling. Low rolling resistance adds efficiency to the mix, though noise levels and aquaplaning in standing water are only average.

#8

theTire Lab.comRecommended#8 Summer tires 2026

Performance

Wet circle cornering

100%

Dry braking

99%

Wet braking

92%

+2

Aquaplaning - longitudal

80%

Aquaplaning - cross

76%

Exterior noise

12%

Test results

2026215/55 R17#1(Highly recommended)

2026225/45 R17#1(Test winner)

2026225/50 R17#2(Good)

2026235/45 R18#3(Highly recommended)

2026245/45 R19#4(Exemplary)

2026245/45 R19#7(-)

2025225/50 R17#1(Test winner)

Price variants (1)

225/60 R18 104 W XL

A B 71dB

£140

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£140

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£170

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Premium

Blue Response TG

'26#1

9.8

Price from

£146

Price from£146

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.

#6

theTire Lab.comRecommended#6 Summer tires 2026

Performance

Wet braking

100%

Wet handling

100%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

100%

+1

Dry handling

100%

Exterior noise

100%

Aquaplaning - cross

86%

Test results

2026195/55 R16#1(Outstanding)

Price variants (1)

225/60 R18 100 H £146

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£146

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Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

'26#2

'26#2

9.4

Price from

£163

Price from£163

Expert summary

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!

#12

theTire Lab.comRecommended#12 Summer tires 2026

Performance

Comfort

96%

Exterior noise

89%

Wet circle cornering

88%

+4

Wet braking

70%

Aquaplaning - cross

70%

Interior noise

23%

Test results

2026235/45 R18#2(Highly recommended)

2026245/45 R19#2(Exemplary)

2026205/45 R17#2(Very good)

2026255/45 R19#4(Exemplary)

2026245/45 R19#8(-)

2025255/55 R18#1(Exemplary)

2025225/45 R18#1(Highly recommended)

2025225/40 R18#1(Exemplary)

2025245/35 R19#2(Exemplary)

2025225/40 R18#4(Highly recommended)

Price variants (1)

225/60 R18 104 Y XL

A B 70dB

£163

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£163

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£164

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Premium

Pilot Sport 4 SUV

'26#5

'25#1

'25#5

9.3

Price from

£148

Price from£148

Expert summary

While the Michelin PS4 SUV was introduced back in 2019, it still offers a top-notch performance for the SUVs which is difficult for it's competitors to match.

#13

theTire Lab.comRecommended#13 Summer tires 2026

Performance

Aquaplaning - cross

97%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

91%

Wet braking

90%

+3

Dry braking

84%

Comfort

67%

Exterior noise

55%

Test results

2026255/45 R19#5(Good)

2025235/55 R19#1(Test winner)

2025255/55 R18#5(Good)

2024235/55 R19#2(Exemplary)

2023225/65 R17#1(Exemplary)

2023255/45 R20#6(Very good)

Price variants (1)

225/60 R18 100 V

A D 70dB

£148

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£148

In stock · Free shipping

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£154

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5

Premium

Primacy 5

'26#3

'26#4

'26#4

8.6

Price from

£152

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

Aquaplaning - longitudal

87%

Dry handling

85%

Exterior noise

81%

+2

Wet braking

69%

Wet handling

54%

Dry braking

41%

Test results

2026195/55 R16#3(Good)

2026215/55 R17#4(Highly recommended)

2026235/55 R18#4(Good)

2026225/45 R17#6(Recommended)

2026235/45 R18#6(Recommended)

2026225/50 R17#7(Satisfactory)

2025225/45 R17#1(Test winner)

Price variants (2)

225/60 R18 100 V

A B 70dB

£152

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£152

In stock · Free shipping

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£154

In stock · Free shipping

225/60 R18 104 V

A B 70dB

£159

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£159

In stock · Free shipping

mytyres.co.uk

£171

In stock · Free shipping

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Premium

Cinturato P7 C2

'25#3

'24#2

'24#6

8.8

Price from

£133

Price from£133

Expert summary

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.

Performance

Dry braking

82%

Interior noise

76%

Wet braking

75%

+4

Wet circle cornering

66%

Aquaplaning - cross

47%

Comfort

42%

Test results

2025225/45 R17#3(Outstanding)

2024225/45 R17#2(Highly recommended)

2024225/55 R17#6(Good)

2023205/55 R16#2(Highly recommended)

2023205/55 R16#4(-)

2023205/55 R16#17(Good)

2021205/55 R16#2(-)

2021205/55 R16#7(Good)

2021225/50 R17#9(Satisfactory)

Price variants (2)

225/60 R18 104 W

B A 71dB

£143

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£143

In stock · Free shipping

mytyres.co.uk

£150

In stock · Free shipping

225/60 R18 104 Y

B A 70dB

£133

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£133

In stock · Free shipping

tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£144

In stock · Free shipping

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Premium

EfficientGrip 2 SUV

'26#3

'25#3

'23#4

9.2

Price from

£137

Price from£137

Expert summary

Comfortable and quiet SUV tyre that is very well balanced with a lean towards durability

Performance

Interior noise

100%

Comfort

95%

Exterior noise

91%

+4

Dry handling

64%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

62%

Dry braking

49%

Test results

2026235/55 R18#3(Recommended)

2025215/55 R18#3(Exemplary)

2023225/65 R17#4(Exemplary)

2022235/55 R18#1(Exemplary)

2021215/60 R17#1(Exemplary)

2021235/55 R18#2(-)

Price variants (2)

225/60 R18 100 H

A B 70dB

£137

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£137

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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£171

In stock · Free shipping

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Premium

e.Primacy

'25#3

'25#4

'23#3

7.4

Price from

£174

Price from£174

Expert summary

100 out of 100 in rolling resistance, mileage, and EV suitability — the e.Primacy is in a class of its own when it comes to efficiency. It's also one of the quietest tyres you can buy. Just know that braking and wet cornering are average at best. A tyre for maximising range, not fun.

Performance

Exterior noise

83%

Dry braking

74%

Comfort

67%

+3

Aquaplaning - longitudal

38%

Wet circle cornering

28%

Aquaplaning - cross

18%

Test results

2025205/55 R16#3(Recommended)

2025215/55 R17#4(Very good)

2023255/45 R20#3(Very good)

2023205/55 R16#38(Sufficient)

Price variants (1)

225/60 R18 104 V

B A 70dB

£174

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£174

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£181

In stock · Free shipping

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Upper-middle

ZIEX ZE320

'26#2

'26#5

7.7

Price from

£110

Price from£110

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

88%

Wet handling

86%

+3

Aquaplaning - longitudal

64%

Wet braking

47%

Aquaplaning - cross

27%

Test results

2026235/55 R18#2(Good)

2026215/55 R17#5(Highly recommended)

2026225/50 R17#5(Satisfactory)

2025225/50 R17#3(Highly recommended)

2025225/40 R18#7(Good)

2025225/40 R18#7(-)

2025225/45 R17#10(-)

Price variants (1)

225/60 R18 100 H £110

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£110

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Upper-middle

Roadhawk 2

'26#3

'26#4

8.1

Price from

£116

Price from£116

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

Aquaplaning - cross

74%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

69%

Wet circle cornering

64%

+3

Dry braking

25%

Comfort

17%

Exterior noise

10%

Test results

2026205/55 R16#3(Recommended)

2026225/50 R17#4(Satisfactory)

2026235/45 R18#4(Recommended)

2026195/55 R16#5(Good)

2026205/45 R17#7(Sufficient)

2025215/55 R18#6(Satisfactory)

2025225/50 R17#6(Satisfactory)

2024225/45 R17#5(Highly recommended)

Price variants (1)

225/60 R18 100 H R18 1

A B 71dB

£116

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£116

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£148

In stock · Free shipping

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Premium

Turanza 6

'26#4

'26#5

8.1

Price from

£146

Price from£146

Expert summary

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.

Performance

Interior noise

93%

Aquaplaning - cross

63%

Wet handling

59%

+3

Wet circle cornering

44%

Dry braking

43%

Exterior noise

42%

Test results

2026225/45 R17#4(Recommended)

2026235/55 R18#5(Good)

2026235/55 R18#5(Recommended)

2026215/55 R17#6(Highly recommended)

2026225/50 R17#6(Satisfactory)

2025215/55 R17#3(Very good)

2025225/45 R17#4(-)

2025255/55 R18#7(-)

2024205/55 R16#3(Exemplary)

2024235/55 R18#4(Good)

Price variants (2)

225/60 R18 100 V

A B 69dB

£146

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£146

In stock · Free shipping

tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£170

In stock · Free shipping

225/60 R18 104 V

A B 70dB

£147

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£147

In stock · Free shipping

mytyres.co.uk

£155

In stock · Free shipping

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Upper-middle

Ziex ZE310 Ecorun

'25#5

'24#4

'24#6

6.9

Price from

£163

Price from£163

Expert summary

Being usually one of the cheaper tyres in the test, the japanese Falken still delivers very safe characteristics for everyday driving. It suffers a bit in the efficiency department, with higher rolling resistance and limited mileage.

Performance

Aquaplaning - longitudal

85%

Comfort

83%

Aquaplaning - cross

80%

+4

Wet circle cornering

57%

Wet handling

47%

Interior noise

25%

Test results

2025205/55 R16#5(-)

2024215/55 R17#4(-)

2024225/45 R17#6(-)

2024205/55 R16#7(-)

2024205/55 R16#7(Good)

2024225/55 R17#8(Satisfactory)

2024215/55 R17#10(Satisfactory)

2023225/65 R17#3(Exemplary)

2023205/55 R16#6(Good)

2023205/55 R16#6(Recommended)

Price variants (3)

225/60 R18 104 V £163

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£163

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Premium

Ventus Prime 4

'26#4

'26#8

'26#11

7.6

Price from

£127

Price from£127

Expert summary

Ventus Prime 4 Is our favorite every day tyre, as it offers premium safety at an affordable price. Short braking distances, good handling, but slightly worse at aquaplaning and comfort.

Performance

Dry handling

71%

Wet handling

68%

Dry braking

67%

+4

Aquaplaning - cross

39%

Interior noise

37%

Comfort

20%

Test results

2026235/55 R18#4(Recommended)

2026215/55 R17#8(Highly recommended)

2026225/50 R17#11(Satisfactory)

2025225/45 R17#6(-)

2024225/55 R17#3(Exemplary)

2024205/55 R16#4(-)

2024215/55 R17#6(-)

2024205/55 R16#8(Good)

2024215/55 R17#8(Satisfactory)

2023225/65 R17#5(Exemplary)

Price variants (3)

225/60 R18 100 H

B C 72dB

£161

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£161

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225/60 R18 100 H

B C 72dB

£127

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£127

In stock · Free shipping

225/60 R18 104 W XL

D B 69dB

£128

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£128

In stock · Free shipping

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Premium

EcoContact 6

'26#6

'22#7

'22#8

7.7

Price from

£139

Price from£139

Performance

Comfort

83%

Interior noise

82%

Exterior noise

78%

+4

Wet handling

33%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

11%

Aquaplaning - cross

8%

Test results

2026195/55 R16#6(Good)

2022215/55 R17#7(Good)

2022185/65 R15#8(Satisfactory)

2022215/55 R17#19(Satisfactory)

2022215/55 R17#23(-)

Price variants (3)

225/60 R18 104 V

B A 72dB

£139

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£139

In stock · Free shipping

tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£142

In stock · Free shipping

225/60 R18 104 Y mfs XL *

B A 72dB

£162

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£162

In stock · Free shipping

mytyres.co.uk

£165

In stock · Free shipping

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Upper-middle

Proxes Comfort

'26#7

'25#8

'25#11

7.8

Price from

£131

Price from£131

Expert summary

A quiet, comfortable all-rounder at a competitive price. The Proxes Comfort delivers solid dry braking and balanced handling across conditions. It won't excel in aquaplaning or mileage, but it covers the basics well and keeps the cabin quiet.

Performance

Exterior noise

79%

Dry braking

78%

Comfort

70%

+3

Aquaplaning - cross

58%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

57%

Wet braking

33%

Test results

2026215/55 R17#7(Highly recommended)

2025225/40 R18#8(Good)

2025225/40 R18#11(-)

2024205/55 R16#6(-)

2024225/55 R17#9(Satisfactory)

2024205/55 R16#9(Good)

2023225/65 R17#8(Good)

2023205/55 R16#9(-)

2023205/55 R16#14(Good)

2022215/60 R16#5(Good)

Price variants (2)

225/60 R18 104 £131

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£131

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225/60 R18 104 W XL£137

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£137

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Upper-middle

Advan Sport V107

'26#13

'26#18

'25#6

6.7

Price from

£145

Price from£145

Expert summary

The Yokohama Advan Sport V107 is a summer tyre. It has been homologated as original equipment (MO1) for the Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 4Matic+ Coupe. This tyre model is approved for this vehicle in sizes 265/35ZR20 and 295/30ZR20.

Performance

Dry handling

73%

Dry braking

65%

Wet circle cornering

58%

+2

Wet handling

42%

Wet braking

33%

Exterior noise

16%

Test results

2026245/45 R19#13(Good)

2026245/45 R19#18(-)

2025225/40 R18#6(Good)

2025225/40 R18#14(-)

2023225/45 R18#4(-)

2023225/40 R18#6(-)

2023225/45 R18#15(Satisfactory)

Price variants (1)

225/60 R18 104 W

A A 72dB

£145

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£145

In stock · Free shipping

tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£154

In stock · Free shipping

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Upper-middle

Goodrich Advantage 2

'26#5

'26#11

'26#27

6.7

Price from

£165

Price from£165

Expert summary

The BFGoodrich Advantage 2 is a well-rounded summer touring tire that benefits from Michelin group technology and a completely redesigned tread pattern. It improves on its predecessor with 5% better longevity and 1.6 meters shorter wet braking distances while maintaining consistent performance across all disciplines. Available in an exceptionally wide 288-size range spanning 16 to 21 inches, it covers nearly every modern passenger car and SUV fitment.

Performance

Dry braking

93%

Aquaplaning - cross

86%

Wet braking

57%

+1

Aquaplaning - longitudal

29%

Dry handling

29%

Wet handling

14%

Test results

2026235/45 R18#5(Recommended)

2026215/55 R17#11(Recommended)

2026245/45 R19#27(-)

Price variants (1)

225/60 R18 100 V 0£165

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£165

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Budget

ZX7

'26#30

'21#8

3.8

Price from

£97

Price from£97

Performance

Dry handling

100%

Wet handling

63%

Dry braking

25%

+1

Aquaplaning - cross

25%

Wet braking

13%

Exterior noise

13%

Test results

2026245/45 R19#30(-)

2021235/55 R18#8(-)

Price variants (1)

225/60 R18 100 H £97

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£97

In stock · Free shipping