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Summer tyres 245/40 R18 with the best score (2026)

PTI (Pneutesty Index) compares tyres available in size 245/40 R18 solely on measurements from independent tests. Customer reviews are not included.

Standard

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

Summer
8.9 Test winner — ranked 1st–3rd 3×
245/40R18 93H MICHELIN PRIMACY 4 ,AO
Michelin - Premium
245/40R18 93H MICHELIN PRIMACY 4 ,AO
Standard
Rolling resistance B Wet grip A Noise B
from 52 846 Ft
Summer
8.6 Test winner — ranked 1st–3rd
245/40R18 97W FALKEN ZIEX ZE320 XL RP
Falken - Mid-range
245/40R18 97W FALKEN ZIEX ZE320 XL RP
Standard
Rolling resistance C Wet grip A Noise A
from 42 898 Ft
Summer
8.4 Test winner — ranked 1st–3rd 3×
245/40R18 97Y BRIDGESTONE TURANZA T005 ,XL ,RP ,MO
Bridgestone - Premium
245/40R18 97Y BRIDGESTONE TURANZA T005 ,XL ,RP ,MO
Standard
Rolling resistance A Wet grip B Noise A
from 43 301 Ft

Eco-standard

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

Summer
7.3 Good on the test — ranked 4th–6th
245/40R18 97Y CONTINENTAL ECOCONTACT 6 XL
Continental - Premium
245/40R18 97Y CONTINENTAL ECOCONTACT 6 XL
Eco-standard
Rolling resistance A Wet grip B Noise B
from 64 488 Ft
Summer
6.3 Good on the test — ranked 4th–6th
245/40R18 97W YOKOHAMA AE51 ,XL/RF ,RPB
Yokohama - Premium
245/40R18 97W YOKOHAMA AE51 ,XL/RF ,RPB
Eco-standard
Rolling resistance B Wet grip A Noise B
from 40 761 Ft

Eco

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

Summer
7.3
245/40R18 97Y CONTINENTAL ECOCONTACT 6 ,XL ,MO
Continental - Premium
245/40R18 97Y CONTINENTAL ECOCONTACT 6 ,XL ,MO
Eco
Rolling resistance A Wet grip B Noise B
from 53 520 Ft

Standard-sport

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

Summer
9.5 Test winner — ranked 1st–3rd 21×
245/40R18 97Y CONTINENTAL PREMIUMCONTACT 7 ,XL ,FR
Continental - Premium
245/40R18 97Y CONTINENTAL PREMIUMCONTACT 7 ,XL ,FR
Standard-sport
Rolling resistance C Wet grip A Noise B
from 53 277 Ft
Summer
8.7 Test winner — ranked 1st–3rd 3×
245/40R18 97Y CONTINENTAL PREMIUMCONTACT 6 ,XL ,FR ,MO
Continental - Premium
245/40R18 97Y CONTINENTAL PREMIUMCONTACT 6 ,XL ,FR ,MO
Standard-sport
Rolling resistance C Wet grip A Noise B
from 51 308 Ft
Summer
7.7
245/40R18 97Y HANKOOK K117 VENTUS S1 EVO2 ,XL ,RP ,AO
Hankook - Upper mid-range
245/40R18 97Y HANKOOK K117 VENTUS S1 EVO2 ,XL ,RP ,AO
Standard-sport
Rolling resistance D Wet grip B Noise B
from 44 284 Ft

Sport

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

Summer
9.6 Test winner — ranked 1st–3rd 5×
245/40R18 97Y HANKOOK K137 VENTUS EVO ,XL ,RP
Hankook - Upper mid-range
245/40R18 97Y HANKOOK K137 VENTUS EVO ,XL ,RP
Sport
Rolling resistance C Wet grip A Noise B
from 45 520 Ft
Summer
9.5 Test winner — ranked 1st–3rd 13×
245/40R18 93Y GOODYEAR EAGLE F1 ASYMMETRIC 6 ,RP
Goodyear - Premium
245/40R18 93Y GOODYEAR EAGLE F1 ASYMMETRIC 6 ,RP
Sport
Rolling resistance C Wet grip A Noise B
from 51 397 Ft
Summer
9.3 Test winner — ranked 1st–3rd 4×
245/40R18 93Y MICHELIN PILOT SPORT 4 ,RP ,AO
Michelin - Premium
245/40R18 93Y MICHELIN PILOT SPORT 4 ,RP ,AO
Sport
Rolling resistance D Wet grip A Noise B
from 53 818 Ft

Supersport

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

Summer
9.5 Test winner — ranked 1st–3rd 14×
245/40R18 97Y CONTINENTAL SPORTCONTACT 7 ,XL ,FR
Continental - Premium
245/40R18 97Y CONTINENTAL SPORTCONTACT 7 ,XL ,FR
Supersport
Rolling resistance C Wet grip A Noise B
from 53 158 Ft
Summer
8.7 Test winner — ranked 1st–3rd 9×
245/40R18 97Y MICHELIN PILOT SPORT 4 S ,XL ,RP
Michelin - Premium
245/40R18 97Y MICHELIN PILOT SPORT 4 S ,XL ,RP
Supersport
Rolling resistance C Wet grip B Noise B
from 58 642 Ft
Summer
8.6 Test winner — ranked 1st–3rd
245/40R18 97Y CONTINENTAL SPORTCONTACT 6 ,XL ,FR ,MO1
Continental - Premium
245/40R18 97Y CONTINENTAL SPORTCONTACT 6 ,XL ,FR ,MO1
Supersport
Rolling resistance C Wet grip B Noise B
from 50 622 Ft