265/45 R18 - Best summer tyres 2026 - market overview, tests, reviews

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POTENZA SPORT EVO

9.3

£265

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Potenza Sport

265/45 R18 101 Y

£195

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Potenza Sport Evo

'26#1

'26#2

'26#2

9.3

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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

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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265/45 R18 104 Y

A C 72dB

£265

mytyres.co.uk

£265

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Potenza Sport

'25#1

'25#2

8.7

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£194

Price from£194

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

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)

2023225/40 R18#2(Outstanding)

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265/45 R18 101 Y

A D 71dB

£194

tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£194

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mytyres.co.uk

£215

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265/45 R18 tyre test

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Best tyres in your size

Dry

1. Bridgestone Potenza Sport

81%

2. Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo

77%

3. Pirelli P ZERO PZ4

73%

Wet

1. Bridgestone Potenza Sport

77%

2. Pirelli P ZERO PZ4

72%

3. Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo

70%

Comfort

1. Pirelli P ZERO PZ4

65%

2. Bridgestone Potenza Sport

39%

3. Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo

38%

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265/45 R18 doesn't belong to the most popular dimensions for summer tyres - there are 6 tyre models available, which can be compared to 155/60 R15, 170/60 R17, 160/60 R14. Let's break down the sizing - 45 is height of the tyre, which is calculated as 45% of the tyre width (265mm), which means the sidewall height has 119.25 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 2185.61 mm, which is very similar to 225/70 R15(2186.55 mm), 265/40 R19(2182.15 mm), 235/45 R19(2180.58 mm), 215/55 R18(2179.32 mm), 265/35 R20(2178.69 mm), 275/30 R21(2194.09 mm), 195/80 R15(2177.12 mm). There are multiple speed indexes available for summer tyres in 265/45 R18: Y(300km/h). The same goes for weight indexes: 101, 104.