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Summer tyres 225/40 R18 with the best score (2026)

Sorted by score from independent tests and reviews — with prices from verified shops.

Standard

Normal tread life · Normal fuel use · Balanced in the wet

Summer
9.4 Test winner — ranked 1st–3rd
225/40R18 92W FALKEN ZIEX ZE320 XL RP
Falken - Mid-range
225/40R18 92W FALKEN ZIEX ZE320 XL RP
Standard
Rolling resistance C Wet grip A Noise A
from 34 564 Ft
Summer
9.1 Test winner — ranked 1st–3rd
225/40R18 92Y FALKEN AZENIS FK520 XL RP
Falken - Mid-range
225/40R18 92Y FALKEN AZENIS FK520 XL RP
Standard
Rolling resistance C Wet grip A Noise B
from 35 052 Ft
Summer
9.1 Test winner — ranked 1st–3rd 3×
225/40R18 92Y PIRELLI CINTURATO P7 (P7C2) ,XL ,RP ,(AO)
Pirelli - Premium
225/40R18 92Y PIRELLI CINTURATO P7 (P7C2) ,XL ,RP ,(AO)
Standard
Rolling resistance C Wet grip A Noise B
from 41 189 Ft

Eco-standard

Longer tread life · Lower fuel use · Average in the wet

Summer
8.2
225/40R18 92W YOKOHAMA ES32 XL/RF RPB
Yokohama - Premium
225/40R18 92W YOKOHAMA ES32 XL/RF RPB
Eco-standard
Rolling resistance C Wet grip B Noise A
from 32 720 Ft
Summer
7.7 Good on the test — ranked 4th–6th
225/40R18 92W YOKOHAMA AE51 ,XL/RF ,RPB
Yokohama - Premium
225/40R18 92W YOKOHAMA AE51 ,XL/RF ,RPB
Eco-standard
Rolling resistance C Wet grip A Noise B
from 35 005 Ft
Summer
7.5 Good on the test — ranked 4th–6th
225/40R18 92Y CONTINENTAL ECOCONTACT 6 XL SSR
Continental - Premium
225/40R18 92Y CONTINENTAL ECOCONTACT 6 XL SSR
Eco-standard
Rolling resistance B Wet grip B Noise B
from 50 654 Ft

Eco

Longest tread life · Lowest fuel use · Weaker in the wet

Summer
8.2 Test winner — ranked 1st–3rd 3×
225/40R18 92Y MICHELIN E PRIMACY XL
Michelin - Premium
225/40R18 92Y MICHELIN E PRIMACY XL
Eco
Rolling resistance A Wet grip A Noise B
from 47 672 Ft
Summer
7.5 Good on the test — ranked 4th–6th
225/40R18 92Y CONTINENTAL ECOCONTACT 6 ,XL ,FR ,AR
Continental - Premium
225/40R18 92Y CONTINENTAL ECOCONTACT 6 ,XL ,FR ,AR
Eco
Rolling resistance A Wet grip B Noise B
from 40 496 Ft
Summer
7.5
225/40R18 92Y CONTINENTAL ECOCONTACT 6 ,XL ,FR ,*
Continental - Premium
225/40R18 92Y CONTINENTAL ECOCONTACT 6 ,XL ,FR ,*
Eco
Rolling resistance A Wet grip B Noise B
from 40 496 Ft

Standard-sport

Normal tread life · Slightly higher fuel use · Surer in the wet

Summer
9.6 Test winner — ranked 1st–3rd 21×
225/40R18 92Y CONTINENTAL PREMIUMCONTACT 7 ,XL ,FR
Continental - Premium
225/40R18 92Y CONTINENTAL PREMIUMCONTACT 7 ,XL ,FR
Standard-sport
Rolling resistance C Wet grip A Noise B
from 40 311 Ft
Summer
8.9
225/40R18 88Y HANKOOK K117 VENTUS S1 EVO2 ,RP ,HRS
Hankook - Upper mid-range
225/40R18 88Y HANKOOK K117 VENTUS S1 EVO2 ,RP ,HRS
Standard-sport
Rolling resistance D Wet grip A Noise B
from 44 681 Ft
Summer
8.8 Test winner — ranked 1st–3rd 2×
225/40R18 92W CONTINENTAL PREMIUMCONTACT 6 ,XL ,FR
Continental - Premium
225/40R18 92W CONTINENTAL PREMIUMCONTACT 6 ,XL ,FR
Standard-sport
Rolling resistance B Wet grip B Noise B
from 40 496 Ft

Sport

Shorter tread life · Higher fuel use · Better in the wet

Summer
9.7 Test winner — ranked 1st–3rd 13×
225/40R18 92Y GOODYEAR EAGLE F1 ASYMMETRIC 6 ,XL ,RP
Goodyear - Premium
225/40R18 92Y GOODYEAR EAGLE F1 ASYMMETRIC 6 ,XL ,RP
Sport
Rolling resistance C Wet grip A Noise B
from 39 399 Ft
Summer
9.7 Test winner — ranked 1st–3rd 5×
225/40R18 92Y HANKOOK K137 VENTUS EVO ,XL ,RP
Hankook - Upper mid-range
225/40R18 92Y HANKOOK K137 VENTUS EVO ,XL ,RP
Sport
Rolling resistance C Wet grip A Noise B
from 33 785 Ft
Summer
9.5 Test winner — ranked 1st–3rd 10×
225/40R18 92Y MICHELIN PILOT SPORT 5 ,XL ,RP
Michelin - Premium
225/40R18 92Y MICHELIN PILOT SPORT 5 ,XL ,RP
Sport
Rolling resistance C Wet grip A Noise B
from 46 006 Ft

Supersport

Shortest tread life · Highest fuel use · Best in the wet

Summer
9.7 Test winner — ranked 1st–3rd 14×
225/40R18 92Y CONTINENTAL SPORTCONTACT 7 ,XL ,FR
Continental - Premium
225/40R18 92Y CONTINENTAL SPORTCONTACT 7 ,XL ,FR
Supersport
Rolling resistance C Wet grip A Noise B
from 47 921 Ft
Summer
9.4 Test winner — ranked 1st–3rd 6×
225/40R18 92Y MICHELIN PILOT SPORT 4 S ,XL ,RP
Michelin - Premium
225/40R18 92Y MICHELIN PILOT SPORT 4 S ,XL ,RP
Supersport
Rolling resistance D Wet grip A Noise B
from 48 327 Ft
Summer
8.9 Test winner — ranked 1st–3rd 2×
225/40R18 92Y GOODYEAR EAGLE F1 SUPERSPORT ,XL ,RP ,AO1
Goodyear - Premium
225/40R18 92Y GOODYEAR EAGLE F1 SUPERSPORT ,XL ,RP ,AO1
Supersport
Rolling resistance C Wet grip A Noise B
from 45 010 Ft

Race

For the track, not the road · Short service life · Needs warming up

Summer
8.4
225/40R18 88W YOKOHAMA AD08 ,RPB
Yokohama - Premium
225/40R18 88W YOKOHAMA AD08 ,RPB
Race
Rolling resistance D Wet grip B Noise B
from 58 842 Ft
Summer
8.3 Good on the test — ranked 4th–6th
225/40R18 92Y MICHELIN PILOT SPORT CUP 2 ,XL ,CONNECT
Michelin - Premium
225/40R18 92Y MICHELIN PILOT SPORT CUP 2 ,XL ,CONNECT
Race
Rolling resistance D Wet grip C Noise B
from 69 593 Ft
Summer
7.7
225/40R18 92Y NANKANG AR-1 (SEMI-SLICK) XL
Nankang - Lowest
225/40R18 92Y NANKANG AR-1 (SEMI-SLICK) XL
Race
Rolling resistance E Wet grip D Noise B
from 81 740 Ft