1

Premium

UltraContact NXT

'26#2

'25#1

'25#1

9.9

Price from

£174

Price from£174

Expert summary

The UltraContact NXT is Continental's newest summer model, launched in 2024 with no predecessor — and it's already won both tests it entered. Wet performance is the standout, with short braking distances and confident handling on wet asphalt. Dry is precise too, though the dry braking slightly trails its wet capabilities. Comfort and noise levels are high, which makes it very pleasant for everyday use. Only 23 sizes are available so far, so check if yours is covered before getting too excited.

Recommended

#3

2026

theTire Lab.comRecommended#3 Summer tires 2026

Performance

Wet circle cornering

100%

Dry lane changing

100%

Dry handling

98%

+10

Wet handling - objective

63%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

56%

Aquaplaning - cross

45%

Test results

2026215/55 R17#2(Highly recommended)

2025205/55 R16#1(Test winner)

2025215/55 R17#1(Outstanding)

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Price variants (2)

235/55 R18 104 W

A A 69dB

£174

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£174

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235/55 R18 104 W £177

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£177

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£199

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2

Premium

PremiumContact 7

'26#1

'26#1

'26#1

9.8

Price from

£128

Price from£128

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

#7

2026

theTire Lab.comRecommended#7 Summer tires 2026

Performance

Wet side guide

100%

Wet safety

100%

Safety

100%

+15

Wear

60%

Rolling resistance

53%

Exterior noise

41%

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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Price variants (2)

235/55 R18 100 V

A C 71dB

£128

mytyres.co.uk

£128

In stock · Free shipping

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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£131

In stock · Free shipping

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235/55 R18 104 Y

A C 72dB

£159

tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£159

In stock · Free shipping

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mytyres.co.uk

£164

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3

Premium

Blue Response TG

'26#1

9.8

Price from

£134

Price from£134

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

#6

2026

theTire Lab.comRecommended#6 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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Price variants (1)

235/55 R18 100 V £134

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£134

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4

Premium

Ventus Evo

'26#1

'26#2

9.9

Price from

£129

Price from£129

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.

Recommended

#2

2026

theTire Lab.comRecommended#2 Summer tires 2026

Performance

Grass traction

100%

Gravel traction

100%

Wet circle cornering

100%

+12

Handling on gravel

50%

Price/value

50%

Sand traction

25%

Test results

2026245/45 R19#1(Exemplary)

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

2026245/45 R19#2(-)

2026225/45 R17#3(Highly recommended)

2025225/40 R18#3(-)

2025225/40 R18#5(Exemplary)

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Price variants (1)

235/55 R18 100 V

A A 68dB

£129

mytyres.co.uk

£129

In stock · Free shipping

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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£141

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5

Premium

Cinturato (C3)

'26#1

'26#2

9.5

Price from

£185

Price from£185

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.

Recommended

#10

2026

theTire Lab.comRecommended#10 Summer tires 2026

Performance

Dry braking

93%

Dry handling - objective

91%

Wet braking

91%

+8

Rolling resistance

47%

Interior noise

43%

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)

2026205/55 R16#5(Recommended)

2026245/45 R19#7(-)

2025225/50 R17#1(Test winner)

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Price variants (1)

235/55 R18 104 V

A A 69dB

£185

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£185

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6

Premium

Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

'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

#12

2026

theTire Lab.comRecommended#12 Summer tires 2026

Performance

Dry steering response

100%

Mileage

100%

Wet side guide

100%

+20

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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Price variants (3)

235/55 R18 100 V

A A 69dB

£117

mytyres.co.uk

£117

In stock · Free shipping

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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£139

In stock · Free shipping

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235/55 R18 104 V

A B 69dB

£159

tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£159

In stock · Free shipping

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235/55 R18 104 W

A A 68dB

£157

tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£157

In stock · Free shipping

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7

Premium

Ultrac

'25#2

'25#3

'25#7

4.3

Price from

£121

Price from£121

Expert summary

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Performance

Sand traction

100%

Aquaplaning - cross

89%

Safety

86%

+19

Price/value

30%

Dry handling - objective

18%

Mileage

7%

Test results

2025255/55 R18#2(Exemplary)

2025225/50 R17#3(Highly recommended)

2025225/45 R17#7(-)

2024225/45 R17#2(Highly recommended)

2024205/55 R16#3(-)

2024235/55 R18#3(Very good)

2024225/45 R17#4(-)

2024225/55 R17#7(Satisfactory)

2024215/55 R17#16(Sufficient)

2024205/55 R16#20(Conditionally recommended)

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Price variants (2)

235/55 R18 £139

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£139

In stock · Free shipping

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235/55 R18 100 V £121

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£121

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8

Upper-middle

ZIEX ZE320

'26#1

'26#2

'26#5

8.0

Price from

£111

Price from£111

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)

235/55 R18 104 V £111

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£111

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9

Premium

Primacy 5

'26#3

'26#4

8.6

Price from

£137

Price from£137

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

94%

Mileage

86%

Dry steering response

86%

+11

Dry lane changing

43%

Dry braking

41%

Wet side guide

29%

Test results

2026195/55 R16#3(Good)

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)

View full review

Price variants (2)

235/55 R18 100 V

A B 70dB

£166

mytyres.co.uk

£166

In stock · Free shipping

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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£171

In stock · Free shipping

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235/55 R18 104 W

A B 70dB

£137

mytyres.co.uk

£137

In stock · Free shipping

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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£165

In stock · Free shipping

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10

Upper-middle

Roadhawk 2

'26#3

'26#4

8.3

Price from

£108

Price from£108

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)

View full review

Price variants (1)

235/55 R18 100 V

A B 71dB

£108

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£108

In stock · Free shipping

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11

Premium

Cinturato P7 C2

'25#3

'24#2

'24#6

8.8

Price from

£138

Price from£138

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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Price variants (1)

235/55 R18 104 T MO

B A 68dB

£138

mytyres.co.uk

£138

In stock · Free shipping

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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£145

In stock · Free shipping

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12

Premium

EfficientGrip 2 SUV

'26#3

'25#3

'23#4

9.2

Price from

£121

Price from£121

Expert summary

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

Performance

Mileage

100%

Interior noise

100%

Exterior noise

91%

+12

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(-)

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Price variants (2)

235/55 R18 100 V

A B 70dB

£121

mytyres.co.uk

£121

In stock · Free shipping

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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£126

In stock · Free shipping

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13

Premium

e.Primacy

'25#3

'25#4

'23#3

7.4

Price from

£141

Price from£141

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

Rolling resistance

100%

Fuel efficiency

100%

Wet side guide

85%

+10

Dry handling - objective

37%

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)

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Price variants (3)

235/55 R18 104 T

B A 70dB

£146

tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£146

In stock · Free shipping

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mytyres.co.uk

£155

In stock · Free shipping

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235/55 R18 104 V XL £141

mytyres.co.uk

£141

In stock · Free shipping

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£151

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14

Premium

Turanza 6

'26#4

'26#5

8.1

Price from

£119

Price from£119

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%

+19

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)

View full review

Price variants (2)

235/55 R18 100 V

A B 69dB

£119

mytyres.co.uk

£119

In stock · Free shipping

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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£128

In stock · Free shipping

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15

Premium

Turanza T005

'25#4

'24#3

'23#3

8.8

Price from

£123

Price from£123

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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Price variants (11)

235/55 R18 100 V £174

mytyres.co.uk

£174

In stock · Free shipping

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235/55 R18 100 V

B A 71dB

£131

tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£131

In stock · Free shipping

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mytyres.co.uk

£140

In stock · Free shipping

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235/55 R18 100 V

B A 71dB

£123

mytyres.co.uk

£123

In stock · Free shipping

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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£137

In stock · Free shipping

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235/55 R18 100 Y

A B 71dB

£142

tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£142

In stock · Free shipping

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mytyres.co.uk

£145

In stock · Free shipping

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235/55 R18 100 Y

B A 68dB

£146

tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£146

In stock · Free shipping

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mytyres.co.uk

£152

In stock · Free shipping

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16

Upper-middle

Azenis FK520

'26#3

'26#4

'26#8

8.0

Price from

£107

Price from£107

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%

Exterior noise

84%

Mileage

82%

+18

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)

View full review

Price variants (2)

235/55 R18 £142

mytyres.co.uk

£142

In stock · Free shipping

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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£154

In stock · Free shipping

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235/55 R18 104 Y £107

mytyres.co.uk

£107

In stock · Free shipping

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17

Premium

Ventus Prime 4

'26#4

'26#8

'26#11

7.6

Price from

£139

Price from£139

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%

+14

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)

View full review

Price variants (2)

235/55 R18 41 IKAIO mfs XL

A A 69dB

£139

mytyres.co.uk

£139

In stock · Free shipping

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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£145

In stock · Free shipping

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235/55 R18 104 V mfs XL

B C 72dB

£169

mytyres.co.uk

£169

In stock · Free shipping

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18

Budget

N Fera Primus

'26#6

'24#11

7.4

Price from

£96

Price from£96

Expert summary

A very cheap tyre made in Europe with sufficient grip, but very short life. Not sporty. Good for people that don't drive just occasionally.

Performance

Interior noise

67%

Wet braking

67%

Wet circle cornering

66%

+7

Rolling resistance

32%

Exterior noise

31%

Mileage

20%

Test results

2026235/55 R18#6(Conditionally recommended)

2024205/55 R16#11(-)

2024215/55 R17#11(Satisfactory)

2024205/55 R16#17(Satisfactory)

2023205/55 R16#10(Good)

2022215/55 R17#10(-)

2022215/55 R17#17(Satisfactory)

View full review

Price variants (1)

235/55 R18 104 V V XL 4PR£96

mytyres.co.uk

£96

In stock · Free shipping

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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£121

In stock · Free shipping

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19

Upper-middle

Ecsta PS71 SUV

'25#6

7.5

Price from

£99

Price from£99

Expert summary

You're out of extra usage · resets 6am (Europe/Berlin)

Performance

Sand traction

100%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

86%

Aquaplaning - cross

86%

+8

Rolling resistance

29%

Comfort

14%

Grass traction

0%

Test results

2025255/55 R18#6(Good)

View full review

Price variants (2)

235/55 R18 100 V

A A 70dB

£99

tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£99

In stock · Free shipping

Buy

mytyres.co.uk

£102

In stock · Free shipping

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235/55 R18 104 W

A C 72dB

£114

tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£114

In stock · Free shipping

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mytyres.co.uk

£115

In stock · Free shipping

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20

Premium

EcoContact 6

'26#6

'22#7

'22#8

7.7

Price from

£122

Price from£122

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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235/55 R18 100 V £156

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£156

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235/55 R18 100 V

A A 71dB

£243

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£243

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235/55 R18 100 V £187

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£187

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235/55 R18 100 V

A A 71dB

£130

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£130

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£139

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235/55 R18 100 V

B A 71dB

£127

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£127

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£133

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235/55 R18 100 V mfs

C C 70dB

£134

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£134

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£139

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235/55 R18 100 V

B A 71dB

£122

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£122

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£128

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21

Upper-middle

Proxes Comfort

'26#7

'25#8

'25#11

7.8

Price from

£118

Price from£118

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%

Wet side guide

71%

+17

Handling on gravel

22%

Dry steering response

10%

Dry lane changing

0%

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)

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Price variants (2)

235/55 R18 100 £118

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£118

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£135

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235/55 R18 100 V £129

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£129

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22

Budget

Victra Sport 5

'25#4

'25#10

'25#12

8.1

Price from

£145

Price from£145

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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235/55 R18 100 Y 75/35 ZR£145

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£145

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23

Budget

Presto

'26#7

6.1

Price from

£93

Price from£93

Performance

Dry handling

100%

Exterior noise

100%

Rolling resistance

100%

+3

Wet handling

29%

Wet braking

14%

Aquaplaning - cross

0%

Test results

2026235/55 R18#7(Conditionally recommended)

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235/55 R18 100 V

B B 69dB

£93

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£93

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24

Premium

P Zero PZ4

'25#3

'25#5

'25#20

8.9

Price from

£130

Price from£130

Expert summary

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.

Performance

Wet handling - objective

97%

Wet circle cornering

95%

Wet handling

89%

+12

Rolling resistance

37%

Mileage

37%

Price/value

0%

Test results

2025245/35 R19#3(Exemplary)

2025225/45 R18#5(Highly recommended)

2025225/40 R18#20(-)

2023235/35 R19#2(Very good -)

2023225/40 R18#3(Outstanding)

2023225/45 R18#3(-)

2023235/35 R19#4(Highly recommended)

2023225/40 R18#5(Very good)

2023225/45 R18#5(Highly recommended)

2023225/45 R18#11(Satisfactory)

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Price variants (4)

235/55 R18 100 V

A B 70dB

£130

mytyres.co.uk

£130

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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£135

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235/55 R18 104 H XL£235

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£235

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25

Upper-middle

Proxes Sport 2

'26#7

'26#16

'26#17

7.1

Price from

£135

Price from£135

Expert summary

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Performance

Comfort

80%

Dry braking

78%

Exterior noise

71%

+11

Mileage

24%

Handling on gravel

15%

Price/value

11%

Test results

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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235/55 R18 £135

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£135

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235/55 R18 104 Y £147

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£147

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26

Upper-middle

Dynaxer HP5

'26#2

'26#7

'26#19

6.4

Price from

£120

Price from£120

Performance

Comfort

85%

Rolling resistance

78%

Exterior noise

71%

+7

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 (4)

235/55 R18 100 V £127

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£127

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235/55 R18 100 V £125

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£125

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235/55 R18 104 V £127

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£127

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235/55 R18 104 V £120

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27

Upper-middle

Goodrich Advantage 2

'26#5

'26#11

'26#27

6.7

Price from

£126

Price from£126

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 (5)

235/55 R18 100 H 0£146

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£146

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235/55 R18 100 V 0£126

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£126

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235/55 R18 100 V 0£144

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£144

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235/55 R18 104 V 0£135

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£135

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235/55 R18 104 V 0£139

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£139

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28

Upper-middle

RainSport 5

'26#4

'26#24

'25#23

6.9

Price from

£98

Price from£98

Expert summary

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Performance

Wet handling - objective

100%

Aquaplaning - cross

95%

Interior noise

93%

+15

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 (2)

235/55 R18 100 H £110

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£110

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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£119

In stock · Free shipping

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235/55 R18 100 V £98

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£98

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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£120

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29

Budget

Speed-Life 3

'26#22

'25#26

'24#14

5.5

Price from

£99

Price from£99

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(-)

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235/55 R18 100 V mfs

B C 71dB

£99

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£99

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30

Upper-middle

Zeon 4XS Sport

'26#29

'23#11

4.9

Price from

£150

Price from£150

Performance

Gravel traction

100%

Wet handling - objective

90%

Dry handling

80%

+15

Comfort

20%

Fuel efficiency

14%

Aquaplaning - cross

11%

Test results

2026245/45 R19#29(-)

2023225/65 R17#11(Conditionally recommended)

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Price variants (5)

235/55 R18 V £150

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£150

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31

Budget

ZX7

'26#30

'21#8

3.8

Price from

£111

Price from£111

Performance

Dry handling

100%

Wet handling

63%

Dry braking

25%

+4

Gravel traction

13%

Exterior noise

13%

Rolling resistance

0%

Test results

2026245/45 R19#30(-)

2021235/55 R18#8(-)

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Price variants (2)

235/55 R18 100 H £111

mytyres.co.uk

£111

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32

Budget

ProTech NewGen

'26#36

'25#34

'23#25

4.0

Price from

£121

Price from£121

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)

235/55 R18 100 V XL£121

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£121

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Year	Organization	Size	Tested
2026	MOTOR	235/55 R18	1 Tyres
2026	REIFENTESTER	235/55 R18	1 Tyres
2024	AUTOMOTORSPORT	235/55 R18	1 Tyres
2022	AUTOBILD	235/55 R18	1 Tyres

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