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Summer tyres 245/45 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
245/45R18 100W FALKEN ZIEX ZE320 XL RP
Falken - Mid-range
245/45R18 100W FALKEN ZIEX ZE320 XL RP
Standard
Rolling resistance C Wet grip A Noise A
from 46 330 Ft
Summer
9.1 Test winner — ranked 1st–3rd 3×
245/45R18 100W PIRELLI CINTURATO P7 (P7C2) ,XL ,RP ,(J)
Pirelli - Premium
245/45R18 100W PIRELLI CINTURATO P7 (P7C2) ,XL ,RP ,(J)
Standard
Rolling resistance A Wet grip B Noise A
from 53 480 Ft
Summer
9.1 Test winner — ranked 1st–3rd
245/45R18 100Y FALKEN AZENIS FK520 XL RP
Falken - Mid-range
245/45R18 100Y FALKEN AZENIS FK520 XL RP
Standard
Rolling resistance C Wet grip A Noise B
from 44 958 Ft

Eco-standard

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

Summer
8.2
245/45R18 100W YOKOHAMA ES32 ,XL/RF ,RPB
Yokohama - Premium
245/45R18 100W YOKOHAMA ES32 ,XL/RF ,RPB
Eco-standard
Rolling resistance C Wet grip B Noise A
from 49 602 Ft
Summer
7.7 Good on the test — ranked 4th–6th
245/45R18 100W YOKOHAMA AE51 XL/RF RPB
Yokohama - Premium
245/45R18 100W YOKOHAMA AE51 XL/RF RPB
Eco-standard
Rolling resistance B Wet grip A Noise B
from 49 954 Ft
Summer
7.7
245/45R18 96W CONTINENTAL CONTIECOCONTACT 5
Continental - Premium
245/45R18 96W CONTINENTAL CONTIECOCONTACT 5
Eco-standard
Rolling resistance B Wet grip B Noise B
from 56 382 Ft

Eco

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

Summer
9.3 Test winner — ranked 1st–3rd 4×
245/45R18 100W HANKOOK IK01 ION EVO ,XL ,RP ,Foam ,EV
Hankook - Upper mid-range
245/45R18 100W HANKOOK IK01 ION EVO ,XL ,RP ,Foam ,EV
Eco
Rolling resistance A Wet grip A Noise A
from 54 835 Ft
Summer
8.2 Test winner — ranked 1st–3rd 3×
245/45R18 100W MICHELIN E PRIMACY XL
Michelin - Premium
245/45R18 100W MICHELIN E PRIMACY XL
Eco
Rolling resistance A Wet grip B Noise B
Price unknown
Summer
7.5 Good on the test — ranked 4th–6th
245/45R18 96W CONTINENTAL ECOCONTACT 6
Continental - Premium
245/45R18 96W CONTINENTAL ECOCONTACT 6
Eco
Rolling resistance A Wet grip B Noise B
from 56 382 Ft

Standard-sport

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

Summer
9.6 Test winner — ranked 1st–3rd 21×
245/45R18 96Y CONTINENTAL PREMIUMCONTACT 7 ,FR
Continental - Premium
245/45R18 96Y CONTINENTAL PREMIUMCONTACT 7 ,FR
Standard-sport
Rolling resistance C Wet grip A Noise B
from 55 226 Ft
Summer
8.9
245/45R18 96W HANKOOK K117 VENTUS S1 EVO2 ,RP
Hankook - Upper mid-range
245/45R18 96W HANKOOK K117 VENTUS S1 EVO2 ,RP
Standard-sport
Rolling resistance C Wet grip B Noise A
from 46 076 Ft
Summer
8.5
245/45R18 100W Dunlop BLUE RESPONSE TG FSL * XL
Dunlop - Premium
245/45R18 100W Dunlop BLUE RESPONSE TG FSL * XL
Standard-sport
Rolling resistance C Wet grip A Noise A
from 51 758 Ft

Sport

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

Summer
9.7 Test winner — ranked 1st–3rd 13×
245/45R18 100Y GOODYEAR EAGLE F1 ASYMMETRIC 6 ,XL ,RP
Goodyear - Premium
245/45R18 100Y GOODYEAR EAGLE F1 ASYMMETRIC 6 ,XL ,RP
Sport
Rolling resistance B Wet grip A Noise B
from 57 771 Ft
Summer
9.7 Test winner — ranked 1st–3rd 5×
245/45R18 100Y HANKOOK K137 VENTUS EVO ,XL ,RP
Hankook - Upper mid-range
245/45R18 100Y HANKOOK K137 VENTUS EVO ,XL ,RP
Sport
Rolling resistance C Wet grip A Noise B
from 45 499 Ft
Summer
9.5 Test winner — ranked 1st–3rd 10×
245/45R18 100Y MICHELIN PILOT SPORT 5 ,XL ,RP
Michelin - Premium
245/45R18 100Y MICHELIN PILOT SPORT 5 ,XL ,RP
Sport
Rolling resistance C Wet grip A Noise B
from 60 008 Ft

Supersport

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

Summer
9.7 Test winner — ranked 1st–3rd 14×
245/45R18 100Y CONTINENTAL SPORTCONTACT 7 ,XL ,FR ,MO1
Continental - Premium
245/45R18 100Y CONTINENTAL SPORTCONTACT 7 ,XL ,FR ,MO1
Supersport
Rolling resistance B Wet grip A Noise B
from 56 933 Ft
Summer
9.4 Test winner — ranked 1st–3rd 6×
245/45R18 100Y MICHELIN PILOT SPORT 4 S ,XL ,RP
Michelin - Premium
245/45R18 100Y MICHELIN PILOT SPORT 4 S ,XL ,RP
Supersport
Rolling resistance C Wet grip B Noise B
from 65 138 Ft