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Summer tyres 225/45 R18 with the best score (2026)

PTI (Pneutesty Index) rates every tyre against all tyres of the season using measurements from independent tests and, for tyres with few tests, the brand's class as well; here we list those available in size 225/45 R18. Customer reviews are not included.

Standard

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

Summer
9.4 Test winner — ranked 1st–3rd 8×
225/45R18 95Y PIRELLI CINTURATO (C3) ,XL ,RP
Pirelli - Premium
225/45R18 95Y PIRELLI CINTURATO (C3) ,XL ,RP
Standard
Rolling resistance C Wet grip A Noise B
from 49 925 Ft
Summer
9.0 Test winner — ranked 1st–3rd 3×
225/45R18 95Y MICHELIN PRIMACY 4 ,XL ,MO
Michelin - Premium
225/45R18 95Y MICHELIN PRIMACY 4 ,XL ,MO
Standard
Rolling resistance A Wet grip B Noise A
from 55 411 Ft
Summer
8.8 Test winner — ranked 1st–3rd 3×
225/45R18 95Y MICHELIN PRIMACY 5 ,XL ,RP ,FRV
Michelin - Premium
225/45R18 95Y MICHELIN PRIMACY 5 ,XL ,RP ,FRV
Standard
Rolling resistance B Wet grip A Noise B
from 54 726 Ft

Eco-standard

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

Summer
7.3 Good on the test — ranked 4th–6th
225/45R18 95Y CONTINENTAL ECOCONTACT 6 XL
Continental - Premium
225/45R18 95Y CONTINENTAL ECOCONTACT 6 XL
Eco-standard
Rolling resistance A Wet grip B Noise B
Price unknown
Summer
6.1 Good on the test — ranked 4th–6th
225/45R18 95W YOKOHAMA AE51 ,XL/RF ,RPB
Yokohama - Premium
225/45R18 95W YOKOHAMA AE51 ,XL/RF ,RPB
Eco-standard
Rolling resistance B Wet grip A Noise B
from 43 166 Ft

Eco

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

Summer
8.2 Test winner — ranked 1st–3rd 3×
225/45R18 95Y MICHELIN E PRIMACY XL
Michelin - Premium
225/45R18 95Y MICHELIN E PRIMACY XL
Eco
Rolling resistance A Wet grip B Noise B
from 63 659 Ft
Summer
7.8
225/45R18 95Y HANKOOK IK01A ION EVO SUV ,XL ,RP ,Foam ,EV
Hankook - Upper mid-range
225/45R18 95Y HANKOOK IK01A ION EVO SUV ,XL ,RP ,Foam ,EV
Eco
Rolling resistance B Wet grip A Noise A
from 44 164 Ft
Summer
7.3 Good on the test — ranked 4th–6th
225/45R18 95Y CONTINENTAL ECOCONTACT 6 ,XL ,*
Continental - Premium
225/45R18 95Y CONTINENTAL ECOCONTACT 6 ,XL ,*
Eco
Rolling resistance A Wet grip B Noise B
from 50 958 Ft

Standard-sport

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

Summer
9.8 Test winner — ranked 1st–3rd 21×
225/45R18 95Y CONTINENTAL PREMIUMCONTACT 7 ,XL ,FR
Continental - Premium
225/45R18 95Y CONTINENTAL PREMIUMCONTACT 7 ,XL ,FR
Standard-sport
Rolling resistance C Wet grip A Noise B
from 52 243 Ft
Summer
8.9 Test winner — ranked 1st–3rd 3×
225/R18 91V Continental CONTI PREMIUM CONTACT 6
Continental - Premium
225/R18 91V Continental CONTI PREMIUM CONTACT 6
Standard-sport
Rolling resistance C Wet grip B Noise B
from 47 427 Ft
Summer
8.0
225/45R18 95W DUNLOP BLUE RESPONSE TG ,XL ,RP
Dunlop - Premium
225/45R18 95W DUNLOP BLUE RESPONSE TG ,XL ,RP
Standard-sport
from 47 325 Ft

Sport

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

Summer
9.9 Test winner — ranked 1st–3rd 5×
225/45R18 95Y HANKOOK K137 VENTUS EVO ,XL ,RP
Hankook - Upper mid-range
225/45R18 95Y HANKOOK K137 VENTUS EVO ,XL ,RP
Sport
Rolling resistance C Wet grip A Noise B
from 40 652 Ft
Summer
9.6 Test winner — ranked 1st–3rd 13×
225/45R18 95Y GOODYEAR EAGLE F1 ASYMMETRIC 6 ,XL ,RP
Goodyear - Premium
225/45R18 95Y GOODYEAR EAGLE F1 ASYMMETRIC 6 ,XL ,RP
Sport
Rolling resistance C Wet grip A Noise B
from 52 907 Ft
Summer
9.4 Test winner — ranked 1st–3rd 10×
225/45R18 95Y MICHELIN PILOT SPORT 5 ,XL ,RP
Michelin - Premium
225/45R18 95Y MICHELIN PILOT SPORT 5 ,XL ,RP
Sport
Rolling resistance C Wet grip A Noise B
from 56 234 Ft

Supersport

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

Summer
9.6 Test winner — ranked 1st–3rd 14×
225/45R18 95Y CONTINENTAL SPORTCONTACT 7 ,XL ,FR
Continental - Premium
225/45R18 95Y CONTINENTAL SPORTCONTACT 7 ,XL ,FR
Supersport
Rolling resistance D Wet grip A Noise B
from 56 232 Ft
Summer
9.2 Test winner — ranked 1st–3rd 9×
225/45R18 95Y MICHELIN PILOT SPORT 4 S ,XL ,RP
Michelin - Premium
225/45R18 95Y MICHELIN PILOT SPORT 4 S ,XL ,RP
Supersport
Rolling resistance C Wet grip B Noise B
from 62 038 Ft
Summer
8.1 Test winner — ranked 1st–3rd 4×
225/45R18 91Y GOODYEAR EAGLE F1 SUPERSPORT ,RP ,(+)
Goodyear - Premium
225/45R18 91Y GOODYEAR EAGLE F1 SUPERSPORT ,RP ,(+)
Supersport
Rolling resistance C Wet grip A Noise B
from 61 658 Ft