255/60 R18 - Best summer tyres 2026 - market overview, tests, reviews

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Premium

Pilot Sport 4 SUV

9.3

£159

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Price / Value

Powerproof 2

8.4

£134

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Premium

PremiumContact 6

255/60 R18 112 V

£133

Great price for a premium tyre

Upper-middle

Roadhawk 2

255/60 R18 112 V

£108

Lowest price among well rated tyres.

Premium

Turanza 6

255/60 R18 112 V

£138

Premium

PremiumContact 6

255/60 R18 112 H XL

£143

Premium

Ecocontact 6

255/60 R18 112 H mfsXL

£141

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Premium

Blue Response TG

'26#1

9.8

Price from

£150

Price from£150

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 handling

100%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

100%

+1

Dry handling

100%

Exterior noise

100%

Aquaplaning - cross

86%

Test results

2026195/55 R16#1(Outstanding)

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Premium

Pilot Sport 4 SUV

'26#5

'25#1

'25#5

9.3

Price from

£159

Price from£159

Expert summary

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

Recommended

#13

2026

theTire Lab.comRecommended#13 Summer tires 2026

Performance

Aquaplaning - cross

97%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

91%

Wet braking

90%

+3

Dry braking

84%

Comfort

67%

Exterior noise

55%

Test results

2026255/45 R19#5(Good)

2025235/55 R19#1(Test winner)

2025255/55 R18#5(Good)

2024235/55 R19#2(Exemplary)

2023225/65 R17#1(Exemplary)

2023255/45 R20#6(Very good)

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Price variants (1)

255/60 R18 112 W

A C 72dB

£159

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£159

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mytyres.co.uk

£165

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3

Premium

Primacy 5

'26#3

'26#4

'26#4

8.6

Price from

£160

Price from£160

Expert summary

The previous model was already a good, economy-focused model and the Primacy 5 is expected to take it even further with 18% better mileage. But Michelin said also the wet performance is improved, which is something we are looking forward to see in the tests.

Performance

Aquaplaning - longitudal

87%

Dry handling

85%

Exterior noise

81%

+2

Wet braking

69%

Wet handling

54%

Dry braking

41%

Test results

2026195/55 R16#3(Good)

2026215/55 R17#4(Highly recommended)

2026235/55 R18#4(Good)

2026225/45 R17#6(Recommended)

2026235/45 R18#6(Recommended)

2026225/50 R17#7(Satisfactory)

2025225/45 R17#1(Test winner)

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255/60 R18 112 V

A B 70dB

£160

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£160

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£163

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Upper-middle

Roadhawk 2

'26#3

'26#4

8.1

Price from

£109

Price from£109

Expert summary

Firestone, the affordable brand belonging to the Bridgestone group, has a fresh addition to their lineup - the Roadhawk 2. And it seems like it’s set off for success - it offers the Bridgestone’s ENLITEN technology, which makes the rolling resistance and mileage exceptional for a budget tyre and it combines it with safe behavior on wet and dry.

Performance

Aquaplaning - cross

74%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

69%

Wet circle cornering

64%

+3

Dry braking

25%

Comfort

17%

Exterior noise

10%

Test results

2026205/55 R16#3(Recommended)

2026225/50 R17#4(Satisfactory)

2026235/45 R18#4(Recommended)

2026195/55 R16#5(Good)

2026205/45 R17#7(Sufficient)

2025215/55 R18#6(Satisfactory)

2025225/50 R17#6(Satisfactory)

2024225/45 R17#5(Highly recommended)

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255/60 R18 112 V

A B 71dB

£109

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£109

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5

Premium

Turanza 6

'26#4

'26#5

'26#5

8.1

Price from

£138

Price from£138

Expert summary

The Turanza 6 is quite a new addition to Bridgestone’s lineup, being introduced in 2023. Featuring the new ENLITEN technology, it should be lighter and have positive effect on fuel efficiency. In the tests, the efficiency is confirmed alongside with higher mileage. That being said, it somehow lacks the performance of other premium tyres, so we would recommend it only when the price is lower.

Performance

Interior noise

93%

Aquaplaning - cross

63%

Wet handling

59%

+3

Wet circle cornering

44%

Dry braking

43%

Exterior noise

42%

Test results

2026225/45 R17#4(Recommended)

2026235/55 R18#5(Good)

2026235/55 R18#5(Recommended)

2026215/55 R17#6(Highly recommended)

2026225/50 R17#6(Satisfactory)

2025215/55 R17#3(Very good)

2025225/45 R17#4(-)

2025255/55 R18#7(-)

2024205/55 R16#3(Exemplary)

2024235/55 R18#4(Good)

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255/60 R18 112 V

A A 71dB

£138

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£138

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£146

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Upper-middle

E.Ziex

'26#4

'25#2

'25#5

8.9

Price from

£129

Price from£129

Expert summary

If you care about the range of your electric vehicle, there are now non-premium options that are more than good enough for daily driving. The Falken e.Ziex delivers top-tier rolling resistance and some of the shortest braking distances in test, both wet and dry. It rides comfortably and stays quiet, though aquaplaning safety in corners and overall wet grip leave room for improvement.

Performance

Dry braking

80%

Exterior noise

72%

Wet circle cornering

71%

+2

Aquaplaning - longitudal

44%

Aquaplaning - cross

34%

Wet handling

27%

Test results

2026195/55 R16#4(Good)

2025215/55 R17#2(Very good)

2025215/55 R18#5(Good)

2023255/45 R20#4(Very good)

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255/60 R18 112 H £129

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Premium

Turanza T005

'25#4

'24#3

'23#3

8.8

Price from

£140

Price from£140

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

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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255/60 R18 112 T

C B 72dB

£140

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£140

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£141

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Premium

Primacy 4+

'25#4

'25#5

'24#1

7.8

Price from

£159

Price from£159

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

Dry braking

71%

Exterior noise

69%

Dry handling

67%

+3

Aquaplaning - cross

51%

Wet circle cornering

49%

Interior noise

42%

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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255/60 R18 112 V mfs XL £159

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£159

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£167

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Premium

Ventus Prime 4

'26#4

'26#8

'26#11

7.6

Price from

£135

Price from£135

Expert summary

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

Performance

Dry handling

71%

Wet handling

68%

Dry braking

67%

+4

Aquaplaning - cross

39%

Interior noise

37%

Comfort

20%

Test results

2026235/55 R18#4(Recommended)

2026215/55 R17#8(Highly recommended)

2026225/50 R17#11(Satisfactory)

2025225/45 R17#6(-)

2024225/55 R17#3(Exemplary)

2024205/55 R16#4(-)

2024215/55 R17#6(-)

2024205/55 R16#8(Good)

2024215/55 R17#8(Satisfactory)

2023225/65 R17#5(Exemplary)

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255/60 R18 112 V mfs XL

B C 73dB

£135

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£135

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Premium

EcoContact 6

'26#6

'22#7

'22#8

7.7

Price from

£140

Price from£140

Performance

Comfort

83%

Interior noise

82%

Exterior noise

78%

+4

Wet handling

33%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

11%

Aquaplaning - cross

8%

Test results

2026195/55 R16#6(Good)

2022215/55 R17#7(Good)

2022185/65 R15#8(Satisfactory)

2022215/55 R17#19(Satisfactory)

2022215/55 R17#23(-)

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255/60 R18 112 H mfs XL

C C 72dB

£140

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£140

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£147

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Upper-middle

Powerproof 1

'25#13

'25#14

6.9

Price from

£148

Price from£148

Test results

2025225/40 R18#13(-)

2025225/40 R18#14(Satisfactory)

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255/60 R18 112 V XL

A B 73dB

£148

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£148

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Budget

ZX7

'26#30

'21#8

3.8

Price from

£168

Price from£168

Performance

Dry handling

100%

Wet handling

63%

Dry braking

25%

+1

Aquaplaning - cross

25%

Wet braking

13%

Exterior noise

13%

Test results

2026245/45 R19#30(-)

2021235/55 R18#8(-)

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255/60 R18 112 V £168

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255/60 R18 tyre test

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Best tyres in your size

Dry

1. Nokian Hakka Black 3

82%

2. Hankook Ventus Prime 4

79%

3. Bridgestone Turanza T005

78%

4. Firestone Roadhawk

72%

5. Michelin Primacy 4+

70%

6. Vredestein Ultrac

69%

7. Nokian Powerproof 2

69%

8. Michelin Primacy 5

69%

9. Falken e.Ziex

67%

10. Bridgestone Turanza 6

59%

11. Vredestein Ultrac+

52%

12. Continental EcoContact 6

50%

13. Firestone Roadhawk 2

39%

14. Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6

26%

Wet

1. Vredestein Ultrac

78%

2. Bridgestone Turanza T005

72%

3. Nokian Hakka Black 3

68%

4. Michelin Primacy 4+

67%

5. Firestone Roadhawk 2

66%

6. Hankook Ventus Prime 4

65%

7. Nokian Powerproof 2

63%

8. Firestone Roadhawk

60%

9. Bridgestone Turanza 6

58%

10. Falken e.Ziex

52%

11. Continental EcoContact 6

35%

Comfort

1. Nokian Powerproof 2

90%

2. Michelin Primacy 5

83%

3. Continental EcoContact 6

79%

4. Falken e.Ziex

69%

5. Michelin Primacy 4+

68%

6. Vredestein Ultrac+

63%

7. Vredestein Ultrac

56%

8. Hankook Ventus Prime 4

53%

9. Bridgestone Turanza 6

47%

10. Bridgestone Turanza T005

32%

11. Firestone Roadhawk

31%

12. Firestone Roadhawk 2

24%

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Customer reviews

580 customer reviews for tyres in this size

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 3.8/5 (123)

Bridgestone Turanza T005 3.4/5 (122)

Continental EcoContact 6 2.7/5 (95)

Michelin Latitude Cross 3.8/5 (47)

Avon ZX7 3.2/5 (44)

Firestone Roadhawk 3.1/5 (40)

Continental Cross Contact UHP 2.9/5 (32)

Michelin Latitude Sport 3 3.9/5 (26)

GoodYear Efficientgrip SUV 3.3/5 (26)

Bridgestone Turanza 6 3.6/5 (25)

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255/60 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 - 60 is height of the tyre, which is calculated as 60% of the tyre width (255mm), which means the sidewall height has 153 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 2397.66 mm, which is very similar to 255/55 R19(2397.35 mm), 255/65 R17(2397.98 mm), 255/50 R20(2397.04 mm), 255/70 R16(2398.29 mm), 235/65 R18(2396.09 mm), 285/45 R20(2401.75 mm), 235/55 R20(2408.03 mm). There are multiple speed indexes available for summer tyres in 255/60 R18: H(210km/h), Q(160km/h), S(180km/h), T(190km/h), V(240km/h), W(270km/h), Y(300km/h). The same goes for weight indexes: 108, 112, 117. You can find 255/60 R18 on 17 car models - mainly .