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Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
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Potenza Sport Evo
SPORTAUTO'26#1TYREREVIEWS'26#2SPORTSCARS'26#2
9.3
Price from£228
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.
Recommended
#12
2026
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Performance
Handling on gravel
100%
Wet circle cornering
96%
Dry lane changing
95%
+14
Sand traction
38%
Exterior noise
35%
Cost per warranted mile
11%
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275/45 R18 107 Y
A C 73dB
£228
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Bridgestone Potenza Sport
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Potenza Sport
TOPTIREREVIEW'26#6REIFENTESTER'25#1AUTOBILD'25#1
8.5
Price from£131
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
Mud traction
100%
Handling on gravel
100%
Wet safety
100%
+20
Exterior noise
30%
Rolling resistance
21%
Wear
0%
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275/45 R18 107 Y
A C 73dB
£131
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£201
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Michelin Pilot Sport 5
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Pilot Sport 5
TOPTIREREVIEW'26#1AUTOVIEW'26#2TYREREVIEWS'26#2
8.8
Price from£208
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
Wear
100%
Mileage
97%
Dry steering response
88%
+15
Dry handling - objective
50%
Cost per warranted mile
37%
Exterior noise
33%
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275/45 R18 107 Y XL
A C 72dB
£208
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Hankook Ventus evo
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Ventus evo
AUTOBILD'26#1AUTOBILD'26#1AUTOBILD'26#2
7.7
Price from£144
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
Grass traction
100%
Gravel traction
100%
Wet circle cornering
100%
+14
Price/value
50%
Sand traction
25%
Dry circle speed
0%
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275/45 R18 107 Y mfs XL
A C 71dB
£144
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Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
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Ventus S1 evo3 K127
REIFENTESTER'25#4AUTOZEITUNG'24#3AUTOBILD'23#1
8.1
Price from£139
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
Fuel efficiency
87%
Wet safety
75%
Wet braking
75%
+17
Aquaplaning - cross
24%
Dry handling - objective
11%
Dry steering response
11%
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275/45 R18 107 Y
A C 73dB
£139
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Kumho Ecsta PS71
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Ecsta PS71
AUTOBILD'25#4AUTOBILD'25#6ADAC'25#13
8.6
Price from£164
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%
Sand traction
90%
Aquaplaning - cross
87%
+17
Dry driving behavior
28%
Exterior noise
27%
Interior noise
23%
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275/45 R18 103 Y
A D 72dB
£164
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275/45 R18 tyre test

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Best tyres in your size

Dry

1. Hankook Ventus Evo
82%
2. Bridgestone Potenza Sport
81%
3. Michelin Pilot Sport 5
79%
4. Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
77%
5. Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
70%
6. Pirelli Cinturato P7
70%
7. Kumho Ecsta PS71
58%
8. Nexen N fera Sport
48%
9. Goodride Solmax 1
30%

Wet

1. Hankook Ventus Evo
83%
2. Bridgestone Potenza Sport
77%
3. Michelin Pilot Sport 5
75%
4. Kumho Ecsta PS71
73%
5. Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
70%
6. Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
62%
7. Pirelli Cinturato P7
60%
8. Nexen N fera Sport
51%
9. Goodride Solmax 1
37%

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1633 customer reviews for tyres in this size
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 4.1/5 (278) Michelin Pilot Sport 4 3.9/5 (270) Bridgestone Potenza RE050A 3.3/5 (203) Michelin Primacy HP 3.7/5 (172) Pirelli P ZERO 3.1/5 (170) Bridgestone Potenza Sport 3.9/5 (136) Michelin Pilot Sport 5 4.1/5 (121) Dunlop SP Sport 01 3.3/5 (112) Kumho Ecsta PS71 3.7/5 (97) Dunlop SP Sport MAXX GT 3.3/5 (74)

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Did you know ...?

275/45 R18 doesn't belong to the most popular dimensions for summer tyres - there are 16 tyre models available, which can be compared to 195/50 R15, 165/65 R14, 190/55 R17. Let's break down the sizing - 45 is height of the tyre, which is calculated as 45% of the tyre width (275mm), which means the sidewall height has 123.75 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 2213.88 mm, which is very similar to 225/55 R18(2213.88 mm), 245/35 R21(2214.51 mm), 285/30 R21(2212.94 mm), 245/40 R20(2211.68 mm), 215/75 R15(2210.11 mm), 245/45 R19(2208.85 mm), 275/40 R19(2207.28 mm). There are multiple speed indexes available for summer tyres in 275/45 R18: W(270km/h), Y(300km/h). The same goes for weight indexes: 103, 107.

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