19 000+ reviews 4 600+ tyres 120+ tests 280 000+ prices tracked

Summer tyres 245/40 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
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 42 438 Ft
Summer
9.1 Test winner — ranked 1st–3rd 3×
245/40R18 97Y PIRELLI CINTURATO P7 (P7C2) XL RP
Pirelli - Premium
245/40R18 97Y PIRELLI CINTURATO P7 (P7C2) XL RP
Standard
Rolling resistance B Wet grip A Noise B
from 46 246 Ft
Summer
9.1 Test winner — ranked 1st–3rd
245/40R18 97Y FALKEN AZENIS FK520 XL RP
Falken - Mid-range
245/40R18 97Y FALKEN AZENIS FK520 XL RP
Standard
Rolling resistance C Wet grip A Noise B
from 43 101 Ft

Eco-standard

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

Summer
7.7 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 41 575 Ft
Summer
7.5 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
Price unknown

Eco

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

Summer
7.5
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 52 537 Ft

Standard-sport

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

Summer
9.6 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 52 299 Ft
Summer
8.9
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 43 471 Ft
Summer
8.8 Test winner — ranked 1st–3rd 2×
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 50 568 Ft

Sport

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

Summer
9.7 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 50 429 Ft
Summer
9.7 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 44 691 Ft
Summer
9.5 Test winner — ranked 1st–3rd 10×
245/40R18 97Y MICHELIN PILOT SPORT 5 ,XL ,RP
Michelin - Premium
245/40R18 97Y MICHELIN PILOT SPORT 5 ,XL ,RP
Sport
Rolling resistance C Wet grip A Noise B
from 63 398 Ft

Supersport

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

Summer
9.7 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 52 537 Ft
Summer
9.4 Test winner — ranked 1st–3rd 6×
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 57 565 Ft
Summer
9.3
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 51 999 Ft

Race

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

Summer
8.7
245/40R18 97Y BRIDGESTONE POTENZA RACE ,XL ,RP
Bridgestone - Premium
245/40R18 97Y BRIDGESTONE POTENZA RACE ,XL ,RP
Race
Rolling resistance D Wet grip C Noise B
Price unknown
Summer
8.3 Good on the test — ranked 4th–6th
245/40R18 97Y MICHELIN PILOT SPORT CUP 2 ,XL ,CONNECT
Michelin - Premium
245/40R18 97Y MICHELIN PILOT SPORT CUP 2 ,XL ,CONNECT
Race
Rolling resistance C Wet grip C Noise B
Price unknown
Summer
6.5
245/40R18 97Y TOYO R888R PROXES XL
Toyo - Mid-range
245/40R18 97Y TOYO R888R PROXES XL
Race
Rolling resistance D Wet grip D Noise B
from 87 520 Ft