265/60 R18 - Best summer tyres 2026 - market overview, tests, reviews

Summer

76

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Premium

Blue Response TG

9.8

£156

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Price / Value

Ecsta PS71

8.6

£128

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Premium

Efficientgrip 2 SUV

265/60 R18 110 V

£142

Best price in last 6 months Great price for a premium tyre

Upper-middle

Roadhawk 2

265/60 R18 110 H Y XL Enliten / EV

£118

Lowest price among well rated tyres.

Premium

Blue Response TG

265/60 R18 110 V

£156

Best price in last 6 months

Upper-middle

Ecsta PS71

265/60 R18 110 V

£128

Premium

Ra43 Dynapro Hpx

265/60 R18 110 V

£131

Best price in last 6 months

Upper-middle

Powerproof 2

265/60 R18 0 V Aramid

£132

Premium

Turanza 6

265/60 R18 110 V

£158

Best tyres in tests (2026)

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Premium

Blue Response TG

'26#1

9.8

Price from

£156

Price from£156

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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Price variants (1)

265/60 R18 110 V £156

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£156

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Premium

Pilot Sport 4 SUV

'26#5

'25#1

'25#5

9.3

Price from

£162

Price from£162

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)

265/60 R18 110 V

A C 72dB

£162

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£162

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£186

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3

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Primacy 5

'26#3

'26#4

'26#4

8.6

Price from

£183

Price from£183

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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Price variants (1)

265/60 R18 110 H

A B 72dB

£183

tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£183

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mytyres.co.uk

£190

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4

Premium

EfficientGrip 2 SUV

'26#3

'25#3

'23#4

9.2

Price from

£142

Price from£142

Expert summary

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

Performance

Interior noise

100%

Comfort

95%

Exterior noise

91%

+4

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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265/60 R18 110 V

A C 71dB

£142

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5

Upper-middle

Roadhawk 2

'26#3

'26#4

8.1

Price from

£118

Price from£118

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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Price variants (1)

265/60 R18 110 H Y XL Enliten / EV

A B 72dB

£118

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£118

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6

Premium

Turanza 6

'26#4

'26#5

8.1

Price from

£158

Price from£158

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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Price variants (2)

265/60 R18 110 H

A B 70dB

£170

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£170

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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£182

In stock · Free shipping

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265/60 R18 110 V

A B 70dB

£158

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£158

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£159

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Premium

Turanza T005

'25#4

'24#3

'23#3

8.8

Price from

£160

Price from£160

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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265/60 R18 114 H XL

C B 73dB

£160

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£160

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£163

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Upper-middle

Ecsta PS71

'25#4

'25#6

'25#13

8.6

Price from

£128

Price from£128

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

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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Price variants (2)

265/60 R18 110 V

A C 72dB

£128

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£128

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£133

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265/60 R18 110 V

A C 72dB

£149

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£149

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9

Premium

EcoContact 6

'26#6

'22#7

'22#8

7.7

Price from

£169

Price from£169

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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265/60 R18 114 H mfs XL

C D 72dB

£169

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£169

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£176

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10

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Wrangler AT Adventure

'25#10

'22#3

5.6

Price from

£144

Price from£144

Test results

2025255/55 R18#10(Conditionally recommended)

2022275/65 R18#3(-)

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265/60 R18 110 T

C D 72dB

£144

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£144

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Upper-middle

Goodrich Advantage 2

'26#5

'26#11

'26#27

6.7

Price from

£146

Price from£146

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

2026235/45 R18#5(Recommended)

2026215/55 R17#11(Recommended)

2026245/45 R19#27(-)

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Price variants (2)

265/60 R18 110 T 0£180

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£180

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265/60 R18 110 H 0£146

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£146

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265/60 R18 tyre test

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Best tyres in your size

Dry

1. Bridgestone Turanza T005

78%

2. Toyo Proxes Sport 2

74%

3. Nokian Powerproof 2

69%

4. Michelin Primacy 5

69%

5. Falken Azenis FK520

64%

6. Bridgestone Turanza 6

59%

7. Kumho Ecsta PS71

58%

8. Continental EcoContact 6

50%

9. Firestone Roadhawk 2

39%

10. Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6

26%

Wet

1. Kumho Ecsta PS71

73%

2. Bridgestone Turanza T005

72%

3. Firestone Roadhawk 2

66%

4. Nokian Powerproof 2

63%

5. Toyo Proxes Sport 2

59%

6. Bridgestone Turanza 6

58%

7. Falken Azenis FK520

52%

8. Continental EcoContact 6

35%

Comfort

1. Nokian Powerproof 2

90%

2. Michelin Primacy 5

83%

3. Falken Azenis FK520

80%

4. Continental EcoContact 6

79%

5. Toyo Proxes Sport 2

67%

6. Bridgestone Turanza 6

47%

7. Kumho Ecsta PS71

38%

8. Bridgestone Turanza T005

32%

9. Firestone Roadhawk 2

24%

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Customer reviews

536 customer reviews for tyres in this size

Michelin Primacy 4 3.6/5 (122)

Bridgestone Turanza T005 3.4/5 (122)

Continental EcoContact 6 2.7/5 (95)

Michelin Latitude Cross 3.8/5 (47)

Continental 4X4 Contact 3.1/5 (30)

Michelin Latitude Tour HP 2.9/5 (27)

GoodYear Efficientgrip SUV 3.3/5 (26)

Bridgestone Turanza 6 3.6/5 (25)

Falken Azenis FK520 3.7/5 (23)

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV 3.6/5 (19)

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265/60 R18 doesn't belong to the most popular dimensions for summer tyres - there are 31 tyre models available, which can be compared to 190/50 R17, 185/70 R14, 165/65 R14. Let's break down the sizing - 60 is height of the tyre, which is calculated as 60% of the tyre width (265mm), which means the sidewall height has 159 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 2435.36 mm, which is very similar to 245/70 R17(2434.11 mm), 265/55 R19(2431.91 mm), 265/65 R17(2438.82 mm), 245/75 R16(2431.28 mm), 295/45 R20(2430.02 mm), 265/50 R20(2428.45 mm), 265/70 R16(2442.27 mm). There are multiple speed indexes available for summer tyres in 265/60 R18: H(210km/h), Q(160km/h), S(180km/h), T(190km/h), V(240km/h). The same goes for weight indexes: 109, 110, 114, 119. You can find 265/60 R18 on 9 car models - mainly .

265/60 R18 is found on 9 vehicles:

G-Klasse GL-Klasse GLS

Mitsubishi

L200 Pajero

Toyota

Hilux Land Cruiser J7/J9/J12/J15