235/40 R18 - Best summer tyres 2026 - market overview, tests, reviews

1

Premium

PremiumContact 7

'26#1

'26#1

'26#1

9.8

Price from

£120

Price from£120

Expert summary

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.

Recommended

#5

2026

theTire Lab.comRecommended#5 Summer tires 2026

Performance

Wet side guide

100%

Wet safety

100%

Safety

100%

+16

Rolling resistance

53%

Exterior noise

41%

Cost per warranted mile

13%

Test results

2026205/55 R16#1(Highly recommended)

2026235/45 R18#1(Highly recommended)

2026235/55 R18#1(Good)

2026225/50 R17#1(Good)

2026225/45 R17#1(Test winner)

2026205/55 R16#2(Highly recommended)

2026205/45 R17#4(Very good)

2026245/45 R19#6(-)

2026245/45 R19#6(Good)

2025225/50 R17#1(Test winner)

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235/40 R18 95 Y

A C 72dB

£120

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£120

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2

Premium

Blue Response TG

'26#1

9.8

Price from

£113

Price from£113

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.

Recommended

#4

2026

theTire Lab.comRecommended#4 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%

Test results

2026195/55 R16#1(Outstanding)

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235/40 R18 95 W £113

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3

Premium

SportContact 7

'26#1

'26#1

'26#2

9.7

Price from

£120

Price from£120

Expert summary

Our favorite every-day performance tyre that delivers fast laps on dry circuits while being safe for the daily commute, having won multiple tests in wet conditions. However, if you lean more towards comfort and low rolling resistance, the PremiumContact 7 might be a better choice.

Recommended

#6

2026

theTire Lab.comRecommended#6 Summer tires 2026

Performance

Wet circle cornering

98%

Dry braking

96%

Wet braking

93%

+11

Exterior noise

51%

Wet safety

50%

Aquaplaning - cross

46%

Test results

2026255/35 R19#1(-)

2026255/35 R19#1(Exemplary)

2026225/40 R18#2(Highly recommended)

2026235/35 R19#3(Recommended)

2025225/40 R18#1(Good)

2025245/35 R19#1(Exemplary)

2025295/30 R20#1(Exemplary)

2025225/40 R18#1(Very good)

2025225/40 R18#2(Highly recommended)

2024265/35 R19#1(Exemplary)

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235/40 R18 95 Y

A C 72dB

£120

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£120

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£124

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4

Premium

Pilot Sport 4 S

'26#1

'26#1

'26#5

9.5

Expert summary

Pilot Sport 4S is the sportier version of the Pilot Sports and the most sporty one that still cares about the wet performance, which is it's strong suite. It's usually expensive, but also a guarantee of a great performance tyre.

Recommended

#9

2026

theTire Lab.comRecommended#9 Summer tires 2026

Performance

Wet side guide

100%

Dry handling

92%

Dry steering response

85%

+10

Exterior noise

47%

Wet handling - objective

40%

Interior noise

14%

Test results

2026225/40 R18#1(-)

2026225/40 R18#1(Highly recommended)

2026255/35 R19#5(Good)

2025295/30 R20#2(Exemplary)

2025225/40 R18#3(Highly recommended)

2025245/35 R19#4(Exemplary)

2024265/35 R19#2(Exemplary)

2023225/40 R18#3(Very good)

2022255/35 R19#2(-)

2021255/35 R19#1(Very good)

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5

Premium

Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

'26#2

'26#2

'26#2

9.4

Price from

£117

Price from£117

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!

Recommended

#10

2026

theTire Lab.comRecommended#10 Summer tires 2026

Performance

Dry steering response

100%

Mileage

100%

Wet side guide

100%

+21

Sand traction

51%

Mud traction

50%

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)

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235/40 R18 95 Y XL

A C 70dB

£117

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£117

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6

Premium

Potenza Sport Evo

'26#1

'26#2

9.3

Price from

£119

Price from£119

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.

Recommended

#12

2026

theTire Lab.comRecommended#12 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%

Test results

2026205/45 R17#1(Outstanding)

2026235/35 R19#2(Highly recommended)

2026255/35 R19#2(Exemplary)

2026255/45 R19#2(Exemplary)

2026225/40 R18#3(Highly recommended)

2026245/45 R19#11(Good)

2026245/45 R19#11(-)

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235/40 R18 95 Y

A D 72dB

£119

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£119

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£121

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7

Premium

Pilot Sport 5

'26#1

'26#2

8.8

Price from

£138

Price from£138

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%

Test results

2026225/45 R18#1(-)

2026225/45 R18#2(-)

2026225/40 R18#2(-)

2026245/45 R19#3(Exemplary)

2026205/45 R17#5(Good)

2026245/45 R19#9(-)

2025225/40 R18#2(-)

2025225/40 R18#2(Exemplary)

2025235/40 R18#3(-)

2025225/40 R18#3(Good)

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235/40 R18 95 Y mfs XL

A C 72dB

£138

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£138

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8

Premium

Turanza T005

'25#4

'24#3

'23#3

8.8

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%

Test results

2025205/55 R16#4(Recommended)

2024215/40 R18#3(Very good)

2023205/55 R16#3(-)

2023205/55 R16#3(Highly recommended)

2023205/55 R16#4(Good)

2022215/55 R17#1(-)

2022215/55 R17#1(Highly recommended)

2022245/45 R19#2(Very good)

2022185/65 R15#2(Good)

2022215/60 R16#3(Good)

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9

Premium

Cinturato P7 C2

'25#3

'24#2

'24#6

8.8

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

Wet handling - objective

88%

Wet safety

88%

Safety

88%

+13

Aquaplaning - cross

47%

Mileage

37%

Price/value

32%

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)

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10

Upper-middle

Ecsta PS71

'25#4

'25#6

'25#13

8.6

Price from

£111

Price from£111

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%

Test results

2025225/40 R18#4(-)

2025225/40 R18#6(Exemplary)

2025225/40 R18#13(Satisfactory)

2023225/45 R18#5(Good)

2023225/45 R18#7(Highly recommended)

2023225/45 R18#12(-)

2022255/35 R19#6(-)

2021225/50 R17#3(Good)

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235/40 R18 95 Y

A D 72dB

£111

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11

Premium

Potenza Sport

'26#6

'25#1

8.5

Price from

£138

Price from£138

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%

Test results

2026225/45 R18#6(-)

2025225/40 R18#1(Very good)

2025225/40 R18#1(-)

2025225/40 R18#2(Good)

2025225/45 R18#3(Highly recommended)

2025225/40 R18#3(Exemplary)

2025225/40 R18#6(-)

2024225/55 R17#1(Exemplary)

2024235/55 R19#3(Good)

2024265/35 R19#4(Good)

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235/40 R18 95 Y

A D 72dB

£138

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£138

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12

Budget

GitiSport S2+

'26#2

'26#4

'26#5

8.5

Expert summary

We really like when a budget tyre surprises the testers — it is always a good story, but unfortunately it happens like once in a few years. The Giti GitiSport S2+ is one of those stories. It delivered confident handling and reliable braking on both wet and dry surfaces, holding its own against more expensive rivals. Comfort and rolling resistance are where the savings show, but for the price, it is hard to complain.

Performance

Cost per warranted mile

90%

Wet handling - objective

83%

Wet handling

73%

+12

Rolling resistance

31%

Sand traction

25%

Handling on gravel

25%

Test results

2026225/45 R18#2(-)

2026245/45 R19#4(Exemplary)

2026245/45 R19#5(-)

2026255/45 R19#9(Satisfactory)

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13

Upper-middle

Roadhawk 2

'26#3

'26#4

8.3

Price from

£102

Price from£102

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%

Test results

2026205/55 R16#3(Highly recommended)

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)

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235/40 R18 95 Y XL Enliten / EV

A B 71dB

£102

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£102

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14

Premium

Primacy 5

'26#3

'26#4

8.1

Price from

£138

Price from£138

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%

Test results

2026195/55 R16#3(Good)

2026225/40 R18#3(-)

2026215/55 R17#4(Highly recommended)

2026235/55 R18#4(Good)

2026205/55 R16#6(Recommended)

2026225/45 R17#6(Recommended)

2026235/45 R18#6(Recommended)

2026225/50 R17#7(Satisfactory)

2025225/45 R17#1(Test winner)

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235/40 R18 95 Y

A B 70dB

£138

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£138

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£141

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15

Premium

Turanza 6

'26#4

'26#5

8.1

Price from

£113

Price from£113

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%

Gravel traction

93%

Rolling resistance

89%

+20

Price/value

26%

Grass traction

26%

Safety

13%

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)

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235/40 R18 95 Y

A B 70dB

£113

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£113

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£118

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16

Premium

Eagle F1 Supersport

'26#4

'26#8

'26#8

8.1

Price from

£154

Price from£154

Expert summary

A dry-road specialist with track-day ambitions. The Supersport delivers incredible dry grip and handling precision, but it pays for that with weak wet performance, high noise, and the worst rolling resistance in test. A tyre for sunny weekends, not rainy commutes.

Performance

Comfort

86%

Wet handling - objective

75%

Aquaplaning - cross

74%

+8

Exterior noise

27%

Rolling resistance

27%

Dry lane changing

17%

Test results

2026235/35 R19#4(Recommended)

2026255/35 R19#8(Satisfactory)

2026225/40 R18#8(Recommended)

2025295/30 R20#3(Good)

2025225/40 R18#4(Good)

2024265/35 R19#6(Satisfactory)

2023235/35 R19#6(Good)

2022255/35 R19#4(-)

2022235/35 R19#7(Good)

2021265/35 R20#4(Good)

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235/40 R18 95 Y £154

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17

Budget

Victra Sport 5

'25#4

'25#10

'25#12

8.1

Price from

£99

Price from£99

Expert summary

A budget tyre with real wet grip — that's rare. The Maxxis Victra Sport 5 handles wet roads confidently, brakes well, and stays quiet. The delayed steering response takes getting used to, but at this price point, the overall safety package is hard to argue with.

Performance

Mud traction

100%

Handling on gravel

95%

Wet side guide

92%

+20

Rolling resistance

44%

Sand traction

33%

Fuel efficiency

20%

Test results

2025225/40 R18#4(Good)

2025225/40 R18#10(-)

2025225/40 R18#12(Satisfactory)

2024215/40 R18#4(Very good)

2024225/45 R17#7(Recommended)

2023235/35 R19#4(Good)

2023225/45 R18#6(Highly recommended)

2023225/45 R18#9(-)

2023225/40 R18#9(Good)

2023225/40 R18#10(Satisfactory)

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Price variants (2)

235/40 R18 95 Y XL £107

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£107

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235/40 R18 95 Y XL £99

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£99

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18

Premium

Ventus S1 evo3 K127

'25#4

'24#3

'23#1

8.1

Price from

£140

Price from£140

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%

Test results

2025225/40 R18#4(Good)

2024225/45 R17#3(-)

2023225/45 R18#1(-)

2023225/40 R18#4(Recommended)

2023225/40 R18#6(Good)

2023225/45 R18#7(Highly recommended)

2023225/45 R18#12(Satisfactory)

2022245/45 R19#3(Very good)

2022225/45 R17#3(Recommended)

2022245/40 R19#3(Exemplary)

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Price variants (2)

235/40 R18 95 Y

A C 72dB

£140

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£140

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£161

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235/40 R18 95 Y XL£187

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£187

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19

Upper-middle

Azenis FK520

'26#3

'26#4

'26#8

8.0

Price from

£99

Price from£99

Expert summary

One of the cheaper tyres that can be recommended as it hasn't failed a single test and is often rated as a economical choice. It's surprisingly quiet, so if you are looking for a good and comfortable tyre, Azenis FK520 could be a tyre for you.

Performance

Price/value

95%

Cost per warranted mile

90%

Exterior noise

84%

+19

Gravel traction

35%

Wet handling

32%

Interior noise

17%

Test results

2026205/45 R17#3(Very good)

2026225/40 R18#4(Highly recommended)

2026255/45 R19#8(Satisfactory)

2026245/45 R19#13(Good)

2026245/45 R19#14(-)

2025255/55 R18#2(Exemplary)

2025225/40 R18#5(Recommended)

2025225/40 R18#8(Good)

2025225/45 R18#8(-)

2024235/55 R18#7(Good)

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235/40 R18 95 Y £99

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£99

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20

Upper-middle

ZIEX ZE320

'26#1

'26#2

'26#5

8.0

Price from

£104

Price from£104

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%

Test results

2026205/55 R16#1(Test winner)

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(-)

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Price variants (1)

235/40 R18 95 W £104

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£104

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21

Premium

Ultrac Pro

'26#3

'26#9

7.9

Price from

£99

Price from£99

Expert summary

The Ultrac Pro is very well balanced tyre for every day driving made mainly for larger wheel sizes.

Performance

Sand traction

88%

Handling on gravel

88%

Exterior noise

87%

+10

Cost per warranted mile

37%

Mileage

16%

Gravel traction

13%

Test results

2026255/45 R19#3(Exemplary)

2026255/35 R19#3(Good)

2026245/45 R19#9(Good)

2026245/45 R19#13(-)

2025245/35 R19#5(Good)

2025225/40 R18#5(Good)

2025225/45 R18#6(-)

2025295/30 R20#6(Satisfactory)

2025225/40 R18#8(Satisfactory)

2025225/40 R18#18(-)

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Price variants (1)

235/40 R18 95 Y £99

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£99

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£128

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22

Upper-middle

Firehawk Sport

'26#23

'25#6

'25#7

7.8

Price from

£115

Price from£115

Expert summary

If rolling resistance is your priority, the Firehawk Sport is hard to beat — it topped the charts. Add short braking distances and low noise, and you get an efficiency-focused tyre that doesn't sacrifice safety basics. Wet handling and aquaplaning are the compromises.

Performance

Rolling resistance

100%

Dry handling - objective

90%

Exterior noise

84%

+8

Aquaplaning - longitudal

41%

Wet handling

37%

Aquaplaning - cross

35%

Test results

2026245/45 R19#23(-)

2025245/35 R19#6(Satisfactory)

2025225/40 R18#7(Good)

2025225/40 R18#15(-)

2023225/40 R18#4(Very good)

2023225/40 R18#9(Satisfactory)

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235/40 R18 95 Y XL

A B 70dB

£115

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£115

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23

Premium

Primacy 4+

'25#4

'25#5

'24#1

7.8

Price from

£164

Price from£164

Expert summary

Built for comfort and longevity. The Primacy 4+ delivers outstanding mileage, low noise, and a smooth ride — all backed by short braking distances. Aquaplaning reserves and wet grip are modest, but if you value a quiet, comfortable ride with low running costs, this is the Michelin to get.

Performance

Mileage

89%

Comfort

81%

Rolling resistance

78%

+15

Wet side guide

14%

Price/value

0%

Safety

0%

Test results

2025215/55 R18#4(Good)

2025225/50 R17#5(Recommended)

2024205/55 R16#1(Exemplary)

2024215/55 R17#2(Good)

2024225/45 R17#3(Highly recommended)

2024225/55 R17#4(Exemplary)

2024205/55 R16#5(-)

2024215/55 R17#7(-)

2024225/45 R17#7(-)

2024235/55 R18#8(Good)

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Price variants (1)

235/40 R18 91 W £164

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£164

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24

Premium

Ventus Evo

'26#1

'26#2

7.7

Price from

£112

Price from£112

Expert summary

Hankook tyres are getting better with every new generation and the Ventus Evo is the latest evolution. It aims for the stars with excellent dry and wet handling, best-in-test wet braking and top aquaplaning speed, while producing very low exterior noise. The only notable weakness is higher rolling resistance. Still, it is a premium tyre for slightly less than a premium price.

Performance

Grass traction

100%

Gravel traction

100%

Wet circle cornering

100%

+14

Price/value

50%

Sand traction

25%

Dry circle speed

0%

Test results

2026245/45 R19#1(Exemplary)

2026255/45 R19#1(Exemplary (test winner))

2026245/45 R19#2(-)

2026225/45 R17#3(Highly recommended)

2026225/45 R18#6(-)

2025225/40 R18#3(-)

2025235/40 R18#4(-)

2025225/40 R18#5(Exemplary)

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Price variants (2)

235/40 R18 95 Y

A C 70dB

£112

tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£112

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£114

In stock · Free shipping

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25

Upper-middle

Ecsta Sport (PS72)

'26#4

7.7

Price from

£92

Price from£92

Expert summary

A solid all-rounder at a fair price. The Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72 blends dry and wet grip with sporty, predictable steering and offers no dramatic weaknesses. Aquaplaning resistance and comfort are its weaker spots, but you're getting upper-middle performance for less than you'd expect.

Performance

Cost per warranted mile

90%

Dry lane changing

89%

Gravel traction

88%

+14

Dry braking

50%

Aquaplaning - cross

33%

Dry handling

30%

Test results

2026225/45 R17#4(Recommended)

2026225/45 R18#4(-)

2026245/45 R19#4(-)

2026245/45 R19#6(Good)

2026255/45 R19#6(Good)

2026225/40 R18#7(Recommended)

2025225/40 R18#1(Very good)

2025235/40 R18#2(-)

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Price variants (1)

235/40 R18 95 Y

A C 72dB

£92

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£92

In stock · Free shipping

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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£101

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26

Budget

Sport Master

'26#1

'26#6

'26#8

7.7

Expert summary

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Performance

Exterior noise

91%

Cost per warranted mile

90%

Wet braking

74%

+11

Dry handling

17%

Mileage

17%

Dry steering response

0%

Test results

2026245/45 R19#1(-)

2026205/45 R17#6(Good)

2026225/40 R18#8(Recommended)

2026215/55 R17#12(Conditionally recommended)

2026225/50 R17#16(Sufficient)

2026245/45 R19#16(Satisfactory)

2025225/40 R18#5(-)

2025225/40 R18#11(Satisfactory)

2023225/45 R18#7(-)

2023225/40 R18#12(Satisfactory)

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27

Premium

SP Sport MAXX RT2

'25#9

'25#19

7.7

Expert summary

The SP Sport MAXX RT2 has been in Dunlop's lineup for a long time, and it shows. Decent aquaplaning resistance and comfortable ride are probably its best qualities, and rolling resistance is reasonable too. But wet braking and wet handling have never been its strong suits, and the dry handling can be unpredictable. As the rest of the segment moved on, it's been struggling to keep up in the tests, which makes it hard to recommend at a premium price.

Performance

Aquaplaning - longitudal

94%

Comfort

86%

Aquaplaning - cross

85%

+14

Dry braking

40%

Wet handling - objective

39%

Wet braking

38%

Test results

2025225/40 R18#9(Good)

2025225/40 R18#19(-)

2024215/40 R18#5(Good)

2024215/55 R17#5(Satisfactory)

2023225/45 R18#5(Good)

2023235/35 R19#5(Good)

2023225/45 R18#13(-)

2022215/55 R17#7(-)

2022215/55 R17#8(Good)

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28

Premium

EcoContact 6

'26#6

'22#7

'22#8

7.7

Price from

£147

Price from£147

Performance

Dry steering response

100%

Rolling resistance

100%

Fuel efficiency

100%

+16

Aquaplaning - longitudal

11%

Aquaplaning - cross

8%

Wet handling - objective

0%

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(-)

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Price variants (2)

235/40 R18 95 W mfs XL

A C 72dB

£147

tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£147

In stock · Free shipping

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mytyres.co.uk

£149

In stock · Free shipping

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29

Premium

Ventus Prime 4

'26#4

'26#8

'26#11

7.6

Price from

£156

Price from£156

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

Sand traction

91%

Handling on gravel

91%

Price/value

90%

+15

Aquaplaning - cross

39%

Interior noise

37%

Mud traction

36%

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)

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Price variants (1)

235/40 R18 95 Y mfs XL

B C 72dB

£156

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£156

In stock · Free shipping

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30

Budget

Atrezzo ZSR 2

'25#9

'25#10

'24#13

7.6

Performance

Rolling resistance

100%

Exterior noise

96%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

68%

+9

Dry handling

23%

Mileage

10%

Price/value

0%

Test results

2025225/40 R18#9(-)

2025225/40 R18#10(Satisfactory)

2024215/55 R17#13(Satisfactory)

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Upper-middle

Summer

'26#7

7.6

Price from

£94

Price from£94

Performance

Aquaplaning - longitudal

100%

Wet side guide

86%

Wet handling

86%

+8

Rolling resistance

43%

Exterior noise

14%

Dry braking

0%

Test results

2026195/55 R16#7(Good)

View full review

Price variants (1)

235/40 R18 95 Y

B C 70dB

£94

mytyres.co.uk

£94

In stock · Free shipping

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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£112

In stock · Free shipping

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32

Budget

Radial SportActive 2 EVO

'26#8

'26#12

7.5

Performance

Aquaplaning - cross

100%

Exterior noise

100%

Cost per warranted mile

100%

+6

Rolling resistance

32%

Dry braking

26%

Comfort

11%

Test results

2026245/45 R19#8(Good)

2026245/45 R19#12(-)

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33

Budget

radial Sport Active 2

'25#22

'23#4

'23#15

7.1

Performance

Aquaplaning - cross

99%

Price/value

95%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

95%

+11

Comfort

21%

Wet circle cornering

16%

Wet braking

14%

Test results

2025225/40 R18#22(-)

2023225/45 R18#4(Good)

2023225/45 R18#15(-)

2022225/45 R18#10(Not recommended)

2022245/45 R19#10(Sufficient)

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34

Upper-middle

Advantage

'26#10

'25#24

'24#12

7.0

Price from

£105

Price from£105

Expert summary

The BFGoodrich Advantage is here to offer you a bargain—but it doesn't impress much beyond that. It has decent dry handling and provides a quiet ride with low rolling resistance, but performance on wet surfaces leaves much to be desired. If you're looking for an affordable option and are willing to compromise on wet grip and overall performance, it might still be worth considering. Expect satisfactory comfort but manage your expectations elsewhere.

Performance

Fuel efficiency

100%

Interior noise

93%

Comfort

83%

+17

Wet handling

23%

Wet safety

22%

Wet circle cornering

20%

Test results

2026225/50 R17#10(Satisfactory)

2025225/40 R18#24(-)

2024205/55 R16#12(Good)

2024205/55 R16#18(-)

2023205/55 R16#21(Good)

2022215/55 R17#9(Sufficient)

2022215/55 R17#9(Good)

2022185/65 R15#10(Satisfactory)

2022215/55 R17#20(-)

2021225/45 R17#8(Recommended)

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Price variants (1)

235/40 R18 95 Y £105

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£105

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35

Upper-middle

RainSport 5

'26#4

'26#24

'25#23

6.9

Price from

£106

Price from£106

Expert summary

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Performance

Wet handling - objective

100%

Aquaplaning - cross

95%

Interior noise

93%

+16

Dry handling

23%

Dry driving behavior

14%

Safety

14%

Test results

2026205/55 R16#4(Recommended)

2026245/45 R19#24(-)

2025225/40 R18#23(-)

2024205/55 R16#14(-)

2024205/55 R16#18(Satisfactory)

2023205/55 R16#5(-)

2023225/45 R18#17(Satisfactory)

2023225/45 R18#17(-)

2023205/55 R16#31(Good)

2022195/55 R16#3(Recommended)

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Price variants (1)

235/40 R18 95 Y £106

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£106

In stock · Free shipping

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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£115

In stock · Free shipping

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36

Upper-middle

Powerproof 1

'25#13

'25#14

6.9

Price from

£103

Price from£103

Test results

2025225/40 R18#13(-)

2025225/40 R18#14(Satisfactory)

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Price variants (1)

235/40 R18 95 Y XL

A C 72dB

£103

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£103

In stock · Free shipping

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37

Upper-middle

ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun

'25#5

'24#4

'24#6

6.9

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

Dry driving behavior

93%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

85%

Aquaplaning - cross

80%

+22

Wet safety

29%

Rolling resistance

28%

Interior noise

25%

Test results

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)

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38

Upper-middle

Proxes Sport 2

'26#5

'26#7

'26#16

6.7

Price from

£105

Price from£105

Expert summary

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Performance

Comfort

81%

Exterior noise

71%

Mud traction

70%

+14

Cost per warranted mile

11%

Price/value

11%

Dry handling - objective

0%

Test results

2026225/45 R18#5(-)

2026255/45 R19#7(Good)

2026245/45 R19#16(-)

2026245/45 R19#17(Satisfactory)

2025225/45 R18#7(-)

2025225/40 R18#11(Good)

2024235/55 R19#7(Good)

2023225/40 R18#7(Good)

2023225/45 R18#10(-)

2023225/45 R18#14(Satisfactory)

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Price variants (2)

235/40 R18 £112

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£112

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235/40 R18 95 Y £105

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£105

In stock · Free shipping

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39

Upper-middle

Goodrich Advantage 2

'26#5

'26#11

'26#27

6.7

Price from

£103

Price from£103

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

Comfort

100%

Dry braking

93%

Aquaplaning - cross

86%

+6

Dry handling

29%

Wet handling - objective

14%

Wet handling

14%

Test results

2026235/45 R18#5(Recommended)

2026215/55 R17#11(Recommended)

2026245/45 R19#27(-)

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Price variants (3)

235/40 R18 91 Y 0£104

mytyres.co.uk

£104

In stock · Free shipping

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235/40 R18 95 W 0£139

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£139

In stock · Free shipping

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235/40 R18 95 Y 0£103

mytyres.co.uk

£103

In stock · Free shipping

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40

Premium

e.Primacy

'26#2

'25#3

'25#4

6.7

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

Rough-road noise

100%

Fuel efficiency

100%

Exterior noise

87%

+11

Aquaplaning - longitudal

38%

Wet circle cornering

28%

Aquaplaning - cross

18%

Test results

2026235/45 R18#2(-)

2025205/55 R16#3(Recommended)

2025215/55 R17#4(Very good)

2023255/45 R20#3(Very good)

2023205/55 R16#38(Sufficient)

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41

Premium

Sport Maxx RT2

'26#13

'26#17

6.7

Price from

£103

Price from£103

Performance

Comfort

100%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

84%

Aquaplaning - cross

84%

+6

Dry braking

26%

Mileage

26%

Wet braking

21%

Test results

2026245/45 R19#13(Good)

2026245/45 R19#17(-)

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Price variants (3)

235/40 R18 95 Y

B C 70dB

£103

mytyres.co.uk

£103

In stock · Free shipping

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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£146

In stock · Free shipping

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235/40 R18 95 Y £169

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£169

In stock · Free shipping

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42

Premium

P Zero (PZ5)

'26#3

'26#5

6.6

Price from

£123

Price from£123

Expert summary

A driver's tyre through and through. The P Zero PZ5 took first place in dry handling and posted the best aquaplaning speed in test — sporty, but with real safety margins. Wet handling is the weak spot, so this one's for those who value dry grip and aquaplaning resistance above all.

Performance

Dry handling - objective

100%

Dry lane changing

100%

Aquaplaning - cross

94%

+7

Wet handling

42%

Wet handling - objective

42%

Wet braking

39%

Test results

2026255/35 R19#3(Good)

2026255/35 R19#3(-)

2026225/40 R18#5(Recommended)

2025225/40 R18#1(Test winner)

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Price variants (1)

235/40 R18 95 Y

A D 71dB

£123

tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£123

In stock · Free shipping

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£124

In stock · Free shipping

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43

Budget

Intensa UHP 2

'26#19

'26#20

'25#33

6.5

Performance

Wet handling - objective

100%

Dry handling - objective

100%

Price/value

92%

+13

Dry braking

51%

Wet handling

42%

Wet braking

27%

Test results

2026245/45 R19#19(Satisfactory)

2026245/45 R19#20(-)

2025225/40 R18#33(-)

2023225/45 R18#9(Satisfactory)

2023225/45 R18#11(-)

2022215/55 R17#7(Good)

2022235/55 R17#8(Still recommended)

2022215/55 R17#15(-)

2021225/50 R17#12(Satisfactory)

View full review

44

Upper-middle

Dynaxer HP5

'26#2

'26#7

'26#19

6.4

Price from

£109

Price from£109

Performance

Cost per warranted mile

90%

Comfort

85%

Rolling resistance

78%

+8

Wet handling - objective

27%

Dry handling - objective

27%

Dry handling

20%

Test results

2026235/55 R18#2(Recommended)

2026225/45 R17#7(-)

2026245/45 R19#19(Satisfactory)

2026245/45 R19#19(-)

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Price variants (3)

235/40 R18 91 Y £109

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£109

In stock · Free shipping

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235/40 R18 95 W £113

mytyres.co.uk

£113

In stock · Free shipping

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235/40 R18 95 Y £111

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£111

In stock · Free shipping

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45

Budget

SportControl 2

'26#21

'25#31

'24#7

6.4

Expert summary

The SportControl 2 is a safe tire, but the lower price comes with below average mileage.

Performance

Wet handling - objective

100%

Aquaplaning - cross

79%

Rolling resistance

77%

+10

Aquaplaning - longitudal

47%

Wet braking

38%

Wet side guide

33%

Test results

2026245/45 R19#21(-)

2025225/40 R18#31(-)

2024215/55 R17#7(Satisfactory)

2023225/45 R18#10(Satisfactory)

2023225/45 R18#18(-)

2022225/45 R18#8(Satisfactory)

2022215/55 R17#10(Good)

2022215/55 R17#13(-)

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46

Upper-middle

Advan Sport V107

'26#7

'26#13

'26#18

5.9

Price from

£101

Price from£101

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 - objective

100%

Dry handling

76%

Dry braking

61%

+10

Exterior noise

16%

Price/value

15%

Rolling resistance

5%

Test results

2026225/45 R18#7(-)

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)

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Price variants (1)

235/40 R18 95 Y

A D 71dB

£101

mytyres.co.uk

£101

In stock · Free shipping

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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£131

In stock · Free shipping

Buy

47

B

SportDrive

'26#25

'25#12

'25#29

5.7

Test results

2026245/45 R19#25(-)

2025225/40 R18#12(Satisfactory)

2025225/40 R18#29(-)

2023225/45 R18#21(-)

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48

Upper-middle

ECSTA Sport S PS72

'26#2

'26#5

5.5

Price from

£90

Price from£90

Expert summary

The Kumho ECSTA Sport S PS72 is a summer tyre aimed at good performance at an affordable price. It has been benchmarked against premium competitors, including the Continental SportContact 7. The model targets reliable performance while remaining a cost-effective option for drivers.

Performance

Aquaplaning - longitudal

100%

Comfort

86%

Wet handling - objective

50%

+6

Wet circle cornering

22%

Dry handling

14%

Dry handling - objective

0%

Test results

2026255/35 R19#2(-)

2026255/35 R19#5(Good)

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Price variants (1)

235/40 R18 95 Y

A C 72dB

£90

mytyres.co.uk

£90

In stock · Free shipping

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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£101

In stock · Free shipping

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49

Budget

Speed-Life 3

'26#22

'25#26

'24#14

5.5

Price from

£108

Price from£108

Expert summary

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Performance

Wet side guide

90%

Price/value

84%

Exterior noise

79%

+12

Dry handling

31%

Wet circle cornering

28%

Dry braking

21%

Test results

2026245/45 R19#22(-)

2025225/40 R18#26(-)

2024215/55 R17#14(Satisfactory)

2024205/55 R16#23(-)

2023205/55 R16#10(-)

2023205/55 R16#19(Good)

2023225/45 R18#41(-)

2022185/65 R15#12(Satisfactory)

2022215/60 R16#16(Satisfactory)

2022215/55 R17#43(-)

View full review

Price variants (1)

235/40 R18 95 Y

B C 72dB

£108

mytyres.co.uk

£108

In stock · Free shipping

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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£123

In stock · Free shipping

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50

Upper-middle

Hakka Black 3

'25#2

'25#5

5.4

Expert summary

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Performance

Wet handling

100%

Wet braking

92%

Dry braking

92%

+5

Interior noise

46%

Wet circle cornering

40%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

39%

Test results

2025235/55 R19#2(-)

2025225/45 R17#5(-)

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Budget

Presto UHP2

'26#9

'25#28

'24#4

5.2

Performance

Interior noise

93%

Aquaplaning - cross

83%

Exterior noise

71%

+9

Mileage

35%

Wet braking

29%

Dry handling - objective

27%

Test results

2026225/45 R17#9(-)

2025225/40 R18#28(-)

2024215/55 R17#4(Satisfactory)

2022215/55 R17#12(Satisfactory)

2022215/55 R17#17(-)

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52

Premium

Pilot Sport CUP 2

'26#4

4.9

Price from

£229

Price from£229

Performance

Dry handling

100%

Exterior noise

100%

Dry braking

93%

+5

Aquaplaning - cross

25%

Wet braking

20%

Comfort

0%

Test results

2026225/40 R18#4(-)

2026235/35 R19#4(Recommended)

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Price variants (3)

235/40 R18 95 Y

C D 70dB

£229

mytyres.co.uk

£229

In stock · Free shipping

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53

Budget

Revola

'26#14

4.9

Test results

2026225/50 R17#14(Sufficient)

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54

Budget

Velox Sport PT 741

'25#25

4.8

Test results

2025225/40 R18#25(-)

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55

Budget

DS2

'26#26

4.6

Test results

2026245/45 R19#26(-)

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56

B

Sportraxx UHP

'26#28

4.2

Test results

2026245/45 R19#28(-)

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57

Budget

Protech NewGen

'26#36

'25#34

'23#25

4.0

Price from

£72

Price from£72

Performance

Fuel efficiency

100%

Mileage

81%

Interior noise

69%

+6

Dry driving behavior

6%

Safety

6%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

0%

Test results

2026245/45 R19#36(-)

2025225/40 R18#34(-)

2023205/55 R16#25(Good)

2023225/45 R18#37(-)

2022215/55 R17#45(-)

2021225/50 R17#16(Satisfactory)

2021205/55 R16#36(-)

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Price variants (1)

235/40 R18 95 Y mfs XL£72

mytyres.co.uk

£72

In stock · Free shipping

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58

Budget

Dimax R8+

'26#31

3.6

Test results

2026245/45 R19#31(-)

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59

Budget

Solmax 1

'26#11

'25#8

3.3

Expert summary

Goodride is a Chinese budget brand and the Solmax 1 is their freshest entry into the European market. The test results don't paint a great picture — 8th at Autobild and 11th at Tyre Reviews, with wet braking and aquaplaning resistance as clear weak spots. It is notably quiet, which makes it a reasonable pick for EV drivers on a tight budget, but for a tyre introduced in 2025, falling short on wet safety is not where you want to be.

Performance

Price/value

100%

Exterior noise

81%

Aquaplaning - cross

59%

+8