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255/40 R18 - Best summer tyres 2026 - market overview, tests, reviews

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Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
Kumho

Ecsta Sport (PS72)

8.7
£124
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Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
BridgestonePremium
Potenza Sport Evo
SPORTAUTO'26#1TYREREVIEWS'26#2SPORTSCARS'26#2
9.3
Price from£155
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.
Performance
Wet circle cornering
96%
Dry braking
90%
Wet handling
79%
+3
Aquaplaning - longitudal
55%
Exterior noise
35%
Comfort
17%
Test results
SPORTAUTO2026205/45 R17#1(Outstanding)
TYREREVIEWS2026235/35 R19#2(Highly recommended)
SPORTSCARS2026255/35 R19#2(Exemplary)
AUTOBILD2026255/45 R19#2(Exemplary)
ACE2026225/40 R18#3(Highly recommended)
AUTOBILD2026245/45 R19#11(Good)
AUTOBILD2026245/45 R19#11(-)
Price variants (1)
255/40 R18 99 Y
A C 72dB
£155
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Bridgestone Potenza Sport
BridgestonePremium
Potenza Sport
REIFENTESTER'25#1AUTOBILD'25#1ADAC'25#2
8.7
Price from£196
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
Wet handling
93%
Wet circle cornering
92%
Dry handling
81%
+4
Aquaplaning - cross
61%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
56%
Exterior noise
28%
Test results
REIFENTESTER2025225/40 R18#1(Very good)
AUTOBILD2025225/40 R18#1(-)
ADAC2025225/40 R18#2(Good)
AUTOZEITUNG2025225/45 R18#3(Highly recommended)
AUTOBILD2025225/40 R18#3(Exemplary)
TYREREVIEWS2025225/40 R18#6(-)
AUTOBILD2024225/55 R17#1(Exemplary)
AUTOBILD2024235/55 R19#3(Good)
AUTOBILD2024265/35 R19#4(Good)
AUTOBILD2023225/40 R18#2(Outstanding)
Price variants (1)
255/40 R18 99 Y
A C 72dB
£196
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Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
PirelliPremium
P Zero (PZ5)
SPORTSCARS'26#3ACE'26#5TYREREVIEWS'25#1
8.8
Price from£203
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
Wet circle cornering
100%
Aquaplaning - cross
92%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
83%
+2
Exterior noise
66%
Wet handling
56%
Wet braking
51%
Test results
SPORTSCARS2026255/35 R19#3(Good)
ACE2026225/40 R18#5(Recommended)
TYREREVIEWS2025225/40 R18#1(Test winner)
Price variants (1)
255/40 R18 99 Y
A C 73dB
£203
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Hankook Ventus Evo
HankookPremium
Ventus Evo
AUTOBILD'26#1AUTOBILD'26#1AUTOBILD'26#2
9.9
Price from£164
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
Wet circle cornering
100%
Dry handling
100%
Wet braking
99%
+2
Exterior noise
85%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
82%
Aquaplaning - cross
70%
Test results
AUTOBILD2026245/45 R19#1(Exemplary)
AUTOBILD2026255/45 R19#1(Exemplary (test winner))
AUTOBILD2026245/45 R19#2(-)
TYREREVIEWS2026225/45 R17#3(Highly recommended)
AUTOBILD2025225/40 R18#3(-)
AUTOBILD2025225/40 R18#5(Exemplary)
Price variants (1)
255/40 R18 99 Y *
A A 69dB
£164
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Continental PremiumContact 7
ContinentalPremium
PremiumContact 7
NETZWELT'26#1REIFENTESTER'26#1AUTOZEITUNG'26#1
9.8
Price from£185
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.
Performance
Wet braking
93%
Wet circle cornering
91%
Wet handling
87%
+4
Aquaplaning - longitudal
65%
Interior noise
53%
Exterior noise
40%
Test results
NETZWELT2026205/55 R16#1(Highly recommended)
REIFENTESTER2026235/55 R18#1(Good)
AUTOZEITUNG2026235/45 R18#1(Highly recommended)
ADAC2026225/50 R17#1(Good)
TYREREVIEWS2026225/45 R17#1(Test winner)
SPORTAUTO2026205/45 R17#4(Very good)
AUTOBILD2026245/45 R19#6(Good)
AUTOBILD2026245/45 R19#6(-)
TYREREVIEWS2025225/50 R17#1(Test winner)
AFTONBLADET2025225/45 R17#2(Outstanding)
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255/40 R18 99 Y mfs XL MO£185
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Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
GoodyearPremium
Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
AUTOZEITUNG'26#2AUTOBILD'26#2SPORTAUTO'26#2
9.4
Price from£174
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!
Performance
Comfort
96%
Exterior noise
89%
Wet circle cornering
88%
+4
Wet braking
70%
Aquaplaning - cross
70%
Interior noise
23%
Test results
AUTOZEITUNG2026235/45 R18#2(Highly recommended)
AUTOBILD2026245/45 R19#2(Exemplary)
SPORTAUTO2026205/45 R17#2(Very good)
AUTOBILD2026255/45 R19#4(Exemplary)
AUTOBILD2026245/45 R19#8(-)
AUTOBILD2025255/55 R18#1(Exemplary)
AUTOZEITUNG2025225/45 R18#1(Highly recommended)
AUTOBILD2025225/40 R18#1(Exemplary)
AUTOBILD2025245/35 R19#2(Exemplary)
TYREREVIEWS2025225/40 R18#4(Highly recommended)
Price variants (1)
255/40 R18 99 W
A A 69dB
£174
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Michelin Pilot Sport 5
MichelinPremium
Pilot Sport 5
AUTOBILD'26#3SPORTAUTO'26#5AUTOBILD'26#9
9.4
Price from£193
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
Dry handling
86%
Wet circle cornering
82%
Wet braking
73%
+3
Aquaplaning - longitudal
67%
Comfort
33%
Exterior noise
26%
Test results
AUTOBILD2026245/45 R19#3(Exemplary)
SPORTAUTO2026205/45 R17#5(Good)
AUTOBILD2026245/45 R19#9(-)
AUTOBILD2025225/40 R18#2(-)
AUTOBILD2025225/40 R18#2(Exemplary)
ADAC2025225/40 R18#3(Good)
AUTOZEITUNG2025225/45 R18#4(Highly recommended)
REIFENTESTER2025225/40 R18#4(Good)
SPORTAUTO2024215/40 R18#2(Very good)
AUTOBILD2023225/45 R18#2(Outstanding)
Price variants (2)
255/40 R18 99 W XL MO
A B 72dB
£193
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£199
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255/40 R18 99 Y mfs XL
A C 72dB
£206
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Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
KumhoUpper-middle
Ecsta Sport (PS72)
TYREREVIEWS'26#4AUTOBILD'26#4AUTOBILD'26#6
8.7
Price from£124
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
Wet circle cornering
69%
Wet braking
63%
Dry braking
58%
+2
Exterior noise
39%
Dry handling
39%
Aquaplaning - cross
33%
Test results
TYREREVIEWS2026225/45 R17#4(Recommended)
AUTOBILD2026245/45 R19#4(-)
AUTOBILD2026245/45 R19#6(Good)
AUTOBILD2026255/45 R19#6(Good)
ACE2026225/40 R18#7(Recommended)
REIFENTESTER2025225/40 R18#1(Very good)
Price variants (2)
255/40 R18 99 Y
A C 71dB
£124
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255/40 R18 99 Y
A C 71dB
£125
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Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
PirelliPremium
Cinturato P7 C2
AFTONBLADET'25#3AUTOZEITUNG'24#2AUTOBILD'24#6
8.8
Price from£165
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
AFTONBLADET2025225/45 R17#3(Outstanding)
AUTOZEITUNG2024225/45 R17#2(Highly recommended)
AUTOBILD2024225/55 R17#6(Good)
TYREREVIEWS2023205/55 R16#2(Highly recommended)
AUTOKLUBCR2023205/55 R16#4(-)
ADAC2023205/55 R16#17(Good)
AUTOBILD2021205/55 R16#2(-)
AUTOBILD2021205/55 R16#7(Good)
ADAC2021225/50 R17#9(Satisfactory)
Price variants (3)
255/40 R18 99 Y
B A 71dB
£165
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255/40 R18 99 Y XL *
B B 70dB
£226
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£226
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255/40 R18 99 Y XL
A A 72dB
£192
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£192
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Firestone Roadhawk 2
FirestoneUpper-middle
Roadhawk 2
NETZWELT'26#3ADAC'26#4AUTOZEITUNG'26#4
8.1
Price from£123
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
NETZWELT2026205/55 R16#3(Recommended)
ADAC2026225/50 R17#4(Satisfactory)
AUTOZEITUNG2026235/45 R18#4(Recommended)
AUTOMOTORSPORT2026195/55 R16#5(Good)
SPORTAUTO2026205/45 R17#7(Sufficient)
AUTOBILD2025215/55 R18#6(Satisfactory)
TYREREVIEWS2025225/50 R17#6(Satisfactory)
AUTOZEITUNG2024225/45 R17#5(Highly recommended)
Price variants (2)
255/40 R18 99 Y XL EVc
A B 72dB
£123
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255/40 R18 99 Y
A B 72dB
£123
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Goodyear Eagle F1 Supersport
GoodyearPremium
Eagle F1 Supersport
TYREREVIEWS'26#4SPORTSCARS'26#8ACE'26#8
8.1
Price from£212
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
100%
Aquaplaning - cross
74%
Wet circle cornering
65%
+3
Dry braking
49%
Wet braking
41%
Exterior noise
25%
Test results
TYREREVIEWS2026235/35 R19#4(Recommended)
SPORTSCARS2026255/35 R19#8(Satisfactory)
ACE2026225/40 R18#8(Recommended)
AUTOBILD2025295/30 R20#3(Good)
REIFENTESTER2025225/40 R18#4(Good)
AUTOBILD2024265/35 R19#6(Satisfactory)
GUTE-FAHRT2023235/35 R19#6(Good)
TYREREVIEWS2022255/35 R19#4(-)
SPORTAUTO2022235/35 R19#7(Good)
AUTOBILD2021265/35 R20#4(Good)
Price variants (3)
255/40 R18 99 Y
A D 73dB
£212
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Bridgestone Turanza T005
BridgestonePremium
Turanza T005
MOTOR'25#4SPORTAUTO'24#3AUTOKLUBCR'23#3
8.8
Price from£162
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
Dry braking
80%
Wet handling
77%
Wet circle cornering
72%
+4
Aquaplaning - longitudal
57%
Comfort
42%
Exterior noise
24%
Test results
MOTOR2025205/55 R16#4(Recommended)
SPORTAUTO2024215/40 R18#3(Very good)
AUTOKLUBCR2023205/55 R16#3(-)
TYREREVIEWS2023205/55 R16#3(Highly recommended)
ADAC2023205/55 R16#4(Good)
AUTOBILD2022215/55 R17#1(-)
AUTOZEITUNG2022215/55 R17#1(Highly recommended)
AUTOMOTORSPORT2022245/45 R19#2(Very good)
ADAC2022185/65 R15#2(Good)
ADAC2022215/60 R16#3(Good)
Price variants (5)
255/40 R18 99 Y £230
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255/40 R18 99 Y runflat
B B 71dB
£195
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255/40 R18 99 Y *
B A 71dB
£162
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£162
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£173
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255/40 R18 99 Y
A B 69dB
£196
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Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
HankookPremium
Ventus S1 evo3 K127
REIFENTESTER'25#4AUTOZEITUNG'24#3AUTOBILD'23#1
8.1
Price from£138
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
Wet braking
75%
Wet circle cornering
69%
Wet handling
67%
+4
Aquaplaning - longitudal
38%
Comfort
34%
Aquaplaning - cross
24%
Test results
REIFENTESTER2025225/40 R18#4(Good)
AUTOZEITUNG2024225/45 R17#3(-)
AUTOBILD2023225/45 R18#1(-)
TYREREVIEWS2023225/40 R18#4(Recommended)
AUTOBILD2023225/40 R18#6(Good)
ACE2023225/45 R18#7(Highly recommended)
AUTOBILD2023225/45 R18#12(Satisfactory)
AUTOMOTORSPORT2022245/45 R19#3(Very good)
TYREREVIEWS2022225/45 R17#3(Recommended)
AUTOBILD2022245/40 R19#3(Exemplary)
Price variants (1)
255/40 R18 99 Y
A C 73dB
£138
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Falken Azenis FK520
FalkenUpper-middle
Azenis FK520
SPORTAUTO'26#3ACE'26#4AUTOBILD'26#8
8.0
Price from£124
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
Exterior noise
84%
Comfort
83%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
70%
+4
Aquaplaning - cross
47%
Wet handling
32%
Interior noise
17%
Test results
SPORTAUTO2026205/45 R17#3(Very good)
ACE2026225/40 R18#4(Highly recommended)
AUTOBILD2026255/45 R19#8(Satisfactory)
AUTOBILD2026245/45 R19#13(Good)
AUTOBILD2026245/45 R19#14(-)
AUTOBILD2025255/55 R18#2(Exemplary)
TYREREVIEWS2025225/40 R18#5(Recommended)
ADAC2025225/40 R18#8(Good)
AUTOZEITUNG2025225/45 R18#8(-)
AUTOMOTORSPORT2024235/55 R18#7(Good)
Price variants (2)
255/40 R18 99 Y £124
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Vredestein Ultrac Pro
VredesteinPremium
Ultrac Pro
AUTOBILD'26#3SPORTSCARS'26#3AUTOBILD'26#9
7.9
Price from£147
Expert summary
The Ultrac Pro is very well balanced tyre for every day driving made mainly for larger wheel sizes.
Performance
Exterior noise
87%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
81%
Aquaplaning - cross
69%
+2
Dry handling
60%
Wet circle cornering
57%
Wet braking
46%
Test results
AUTOBILD2026255/45 R19#3(Exemplary)
SPORTSCARS2026255/35 R19#3(Good)
AUTOBILD2026245/45 R19#9(Good)
AUTOBILD2026245/45 R19#13(-)
AUTOBILD2025245/35 R19#5(Good)
ADAC2025225/40 R18#5(Good)
AUTOZEITUNG2025225/45 R18#6(-)
AUTOBILD2025295/30 R20#6(Satisfactory)
REIFENTESTER2025225/40 R18#8(Satisfactory)
AUTOBILD2025225/40 R18#18(-)
Price variants (1)
255/40 R18 99 Y £147
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Kumho Ecsta PS71
KumhoUpper-middle
Ecsta PS71
AUTOBILD'25#4AUTOBILD'25#6ADAC'25#13
8.6
Price from£120
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%
Aquaplaning - cross
87%
Wet braking
64%
+3
Dry braking
49%
Exterior noise
27%
Interior noise
23%
Test results
AUTOBILD2025225/40 R18#4(-)
AUTOBILD2025225/40 R18#6(Exemplary)
ADAC2025225/40 R18#13(Satisfactory)
AUTOBILD2023225/45 R18#5(Good)
ACE2023225/45 R18#7(Highly recommended)
AUTOBILD2023225/45 R18#12(-)
TYREREVIEWS2022255/35 R19#6(-)
ADAC2021225/50 R17#3(Good)
Price variants (1)
255/40 R18 99 Y
A D 71dB
£120
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Maxxis Victra Sport 5
MaxxisBudget
Victra Sport 5
REIFENTESTER'25#4AUTOBILD'25#10AUTOBILD'25#12
8.1
Price from£130
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
Wet circle cornering
77%
Interior noise
73%
Dry braking
65%
+4
Aquaplaning - cross
53%
Comfort
50%
Wet braking
45%
Test results
REIFENTESTER2025225/40 R18#4(Good)
AUTOBILD2025225/40 R18#10(-)
AUTOBILD2025225/40 R18#12(Satisfactory)
SPORTAUTO2024215/40 R18#4(Very good)
ACE2024225/45 R17#7(Recommended)
GUTE-FAHRT2023235/35 R19#4(Good)
ACE2023225/45 R18#6(Highly recommended)
AUTOBILD2023225/45 R18#9(-)
SPORTAUTO2023225/40 R18#9(Good)
AUTOBILD2023225/40 R18#10(Satisfactory)
Price variants (1)
255/40 R18 99 Y XL£130
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Pirelli P Zero PZ4
PirelliPremium
P Zero PZ4
AUTOBILD'25#3AUTOZEITUNG'25#5AUTOBILD'25#20
8.9
Price from£186
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 circle cornering
95%
Wet handling
89%
Dry handling
72%
+3
Wet braking
63%
Aquaplaning - cross
53%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
46%
Test results
AUTOBILD2025245/35 R19#3(Exemplary)
AUTOZEITUNG2025225/45 R18#5(Highly recommended)
AUTOBILD2025225/40 R18#20(-)
GUTE-FAHRT2023235/35 R19#2(Very good -)
AUTOBILD2023225/40 R18#3(Outstanding)
AUTOBILD2023225/45 R18#3(-)
AUTOZEITUNG2023235/35 R19#4(Highly recommended)
SPORTAUTO2023225/40 R18#5(Very good)
ACE2023225/45 R18#5(Highly recommended)
AUTOBILD2023225/45 R18#11(Satisfactory)
Price variants (2)
255/40 R18 99 Y
A C 69dB
£186
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£189
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19
Toyo Proxes Sport 2
ToyoUpper-middle
Proxes Sport 2
AUTOBILD'26#7AUTOBILD'26#16AUTOBILD'26#17
7.1
Price from£137
Expert summary
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Performance
Dry braking
78%
Exterior noise
71%
Dry handling
70%
+2
Aquaplaning - longitudal
63%
Wet circle cornering
60%
Wet braking
42%
Test results
AUTOBILD2026255/45 R19#7(Good)
AUTOBILD2026245/45 R19#16(-)
AUTOBILD2026245/45 R19#17(Satisfactory)
AUTOZEITUNG2025225/45 R18#7(-)
ADAC2025225/40 R18#11(Good)
AUTOBILD2024235/55 R19#7(Good)
AUTOBILD2023225/40 R18#7(Good)
AUTOBILD2023225/45 R18#10(-)
AUTOBILD2023225/45 R18#14(Satisfactory)
Price variants (2)
255/40 R18 £137
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255/40 R18 99 Y mfs XL£150
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Kleber Dynaxer HP5
KleberUpper-middle
Dynaxer HP5
MOTOR'26#2TYREREVIEWS'26#7AUTOBILD'26#19
6.4
Price from£156
Performance
Exterior noise
71%
Dry braking
60%
Wet braking
58%
+2
Wet circle cornering
29%
Wet handling
29%
Dry handling
20%
Test results
MOTOR2026235/55 R18#2(Recommended)
TYREREVIEWS2026225/45 R17#7(-)
AUTOBILD2026245/45 R19#19(Satisfactory)
AUTOBILD2026245/45 R19#19(-)
Price variants (2)
255/40 R18 95 Y £159
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255/40 R18 99 Y £156
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21
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
DunlopPremium
SP Sport MAXX RT2
AUTOBILD'25#9ADAC'25#9AUTOBILD'25#19
7.7
Price from£145
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
Comfort
100%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
94%
Aquaplaning - cross
85%
+4
Wet handling
42%
Dry braking
40%
Wet braking
38%
Test results
AUTOBILD2025225/40 R18#9(Good)
ADAC2025225/40 R18#9(Good)
AUTOBILD2025225/40 R18#19(-)
SPORTAUTO2024215/40 R18#5(Good)
ADAC2024215/55 R17#5(Satisfactory)
AUTOBILD2023225/45 R18#5(Good)
GUTE-FAHRT2023235/35 R19#5(Good)
AUTOBILD2023225/45 R18#13(-)
AUTOBILD2022215/55 R17#7(-)
AUTOBILD2022215/55 R17#8(Good)
Price variants (1)
255/40 R18 99 Y
A C 73dB
£145
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Yokohama Advan Sport V107
YokohamaUpper-middle
Advan Sport V107
AUTOBILD'26#13AUTOBILD'26#18ADAC'25#6
6.7
Price from£165
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
AUTOBILD2026245/45 R19#13(Good)
AUTOBILD2026245/45 R19#18(-)
ADAC2025225/40 R18#6(Good)
AUTOBILD2025225/40 R18#14(-)
AUTOBILD2023225/45 R18#4(-)
TYREREVIEWS2023225/40 R18#6(-)
AUTOBILD2023225/45 R18#15(Satisfactory)
Price variants (1)
255/40 R18 99 Y
A D 73dB
£165
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Firestone Firehawk Sport
FirestoneUpper-middle
Firehawk Sport
AUTOBILD'26#23AUTOBILD'25#6ADAC'25#7
7.8
Price from£142
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
Exterior noise
86%
Dry braking
67%
Wet circle cornering
66%
+2
Aquaplaning - longitudal
41%
Wet handling
37%
Aquaplaning - cross
35%
Test results
AUTOBILD2026245/45 R19#23(-)
AUTOBILD2025245/35 R19#6(Satisfactory)
ADAC2025225/40 R18#7(Good)
AUTOBILD2025225/40 R18#15(-)
SPORTAUTO2023225/40 R18#4(Very good)
AUTOBILD2023225/40 R18#9(Satisfactory)
Price variants (1)
255/40 R18 99 Y
A B 70dB
£142
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BF Goodrich Advantage 2
BFUpper-middle
Goodrich Advantage 2
AUTOZEITUNG'26#5AVD'26#11AUTOBILD'26#27
6.7
Price from£133
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
AUTOZEITUNG2026235/45 R18#5(Recommended)
AVD2026215/55 R17#11(Recommended)
AUTOBILD2026245/45 R19#27(-)
Price variants (2)
255/40 R18 95 Y 0£139
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255/40 R18 99 Y 0£133
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Uniroyal RainSport 5
UniroyalUpper-middle
RainSport 5
NETZWELT'26#4AUTOBILD'26#24AUTOBILD'25#23
6.9
Price from£128
Expert summary
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Performance
Aquaplaning - cross
95%
Interior noise
93%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
92%
+4
Wet circle cornering
61%
Dry braking
30%
Dry handling
23%
Test results
NETZWELT2026205/55 R16#4(Recommended)
AUTOBILD2026245/45 R19#24(-)
AUTOBILD2025225/40 R18#23(-)
AUTOBILD2024205/55 R16#14(-)
AUTOBILD2024205/55 R16#18(Satisfactory)
AUTOKLUBCR2023205/55 R16#5(-)
AUTOBILD2023225/45 R18#17(Satisfactory)
AUTOBILD2023225/45 R18#17(-)
ADAC2023205/55 R16#31(Good)
GTU2022195/55 R16#3(Recommended)
Price variants (1)
255/40 R18 99 Y £128
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£149
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Semperit Speed-Life 3
SemperitBudget
Speed-Life 3
AUTOBILD'26#22AUTOBILD'25#26ADAC'24#14
5.5
Price from£142
Expert summary
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Performance
Exterior noise
79%
Aquaplaning - cross
73%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
72%
+4
Wet circle cornering
28%
Dry braking
21%
Comfort
5%
Test results
AUTOBILD2026245/45 R19#22(-)
AUTOBILD2025225/40 R18#26(-)
ADAC2024215/55 R17#14(Satisfactory)
AUTOBILD2024205/55 R16#23(-)
AUTOKLUBCR2023205/55 R16#10(-)
ADAC2023205/55 R16#19(Good)
AUTOBILD2023225/45 R18#41(-)
ADAC2022185/65 R15#12(Satisfactory)
ADAC2022215/60 R16#16(Satisfactory)
AUTOBILD2022215/55 R17#43(-)
Price variants (2)
255/40 R18 99 Y
B C 73dB
£142
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Viking ProTech NewGen
VikingBudget
ProTech NewGen
AUTOBILD'26#36AUTOBILD'25#34ADAC'23#25
4.0
Price from£118
Performance
Interior noise
69%
Wet circle cornering
63%
Aquaplaning - cross
50%
+2
Wet handling
25%
Wet braking
6%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
0%
Test results
AUTOBILD2026245/45 R19#36(-)
AUTOBILD2025225/40 R18#34(-)
ADAC2023205/55 R16#25(Good)
AUTOBILD2023225/45 R18#37(-)
AUTOBILD2022215/55 R17#45(-)
ADAC2021225/50 R17#16(Satisfactory)
AUTOBILD2021205/55 R16#36(-)
Price variants (1)
255/40 R18 99 Y mfs XL£118
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Dry

1. Continental SportContact 7
92%
2. Hankook Ventus Evo
91%
3. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
91%
4. Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
84%
5. Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
83%
6. Yokohama Advan Sport V107
82%
7. Bridgestone Potenza Sport
81%
8. Continental PremiumContact 7
79%
9. Bridgestone Turanza T005
78%
10. Michelin Pilot Sport 5
78%
11. Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
77%
12. Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
76%
13. Toyo Proxes Sport 2
74%
14. Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
73%
15. Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
70%

Wet

1. Hankook Ventus Evo
84%
2. Uniroyal RainSport 5
81%
3. Continental SportContact 7
78%
4. Continental PremiumContact 7
78%
5. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
77%
6. Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
77%
7. Bridgestone Potenza Sport
77%
8. Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
75%
9. Michelin Pilot Sport 5
74%
10. Kumho Ecsta PS71
73%
11. Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
73%
12. Semperit Speed-Life 3
73%
13. Bridgestone Turanza T005
72%
14. Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
72%
15. Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
70%

Comfort

1. Nokian Powerproof 2
90%
2. Goodride Solmax 1
87%
3. Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
87%
4. Firestone Firehawk Sport
85%
5. Vredestein Ultrac Pro
84%
6. Hankook Ventus Evo
84%
7. Semperit Speed-Life 3
82%
8. Falken Azenis FK520
80%
9. Continental EcoContact 6
79%
10. Nexen N fera Sport
78%
11. Kleber Dynaxer HP5
77%
12. Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
73%
13. Uniroyal RainSport 5
71%
14. Toyo Proxes Sport 2
67%
15. Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
65%

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255/40 R18 doesn't belong to the most popular dimensions for summer tyres - there are 42 tyre models available, which can be compared to 205/50 R16, 225/65 R17, 205/65 R16. Let's break down the sizing - 40 is height of the tyre, which is calculated as 40% of the tyre width (255mm), which means the sidewall height has 102 mm. The wheel diameter is R18, which means it fits to a 18 inch/457.2mm diameter wheel. The total circumference of the tyre is 2077.22 mm, which is very similar to 255/35 R19(2076.91 mm), 255/45 R17(2077.54 mm), 255/30 R20(2076.59 mm), 215/65 R15(2075.02 mm), 305/25 R20(2075.02 mm), 195/65 R16(2073.14 mm), 225/40 R19(2081.62 mm). There are multiple speed indexes available for summer tyres in 255/40 R18: V(240km/h), W(270km/h), Y(300km/h). The same goes for weight indexes: 95, 99. You can find 255/40 R18 on 14 car models - mainly .

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