255/45 R18 Tires
The following tires have been reviewed in 255/45 R18.
| Tire Reviewed | Dry Grip | Wet Grip | Feedback | Handling | Wear | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 (407) | 92% | 89% | 85% | 85% | 80% | 87% |
| Vredestein Ultrac Sessanta (237) | 91% | 88% | 87% | 85% | 79% | 85% |
| Michelin Pilot Sport 3 PS3 (302) | 90% | 88% | 84% | 84% | 73% | 82% |
| Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 (180) | 88% | 86% | 81% | 81% | 80% | 86% |
| Toyo R1R (31) | 95% | 81% | 91% | 90% | 60% | 71% |
| Michelin CrossClimate 2 (122) | 87% | 83% | 75% | 74% | 83% | 84% |
| Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric (141) | 90% | 87% | 82% | 78% | 70% | 80% |
| Uniroyal RainSport 3 (286) | 84% | 92% | 79% | 78% | 64% | 83% |
| Pirelli PZero System (4) | 93% | 83% | 80% | 80% | 67% | 70% |
| Roadstone Eurovis Sport 04 (64) | 84% | 78% | 76% | 77% | 75% | 81% |
| Dunlop SportMaxx RT (175) | 88% | 84% | 83% | 82% | 60% | 82% |
| Falken FK451 (10) | 79% | 77% | 73% | 71% | 81% | 79% |
| Bridgestone Potenza s02 (18) | 90% | 79% | 87% | 87% | 65% | 63% |
| Kumho Ecsta PS71 (69) | 86% | 82% | 80% | 80% | 74% | 74% |
| Nexen N Fera SU1 (132) | 83% | 76% | 76% | 77% | 74% | 81% |
| Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 (53) | 86% | 84% | 72% | 72% | 71% | 78% |
| Vredestein Wintrac Xtreme (64) | 83% | 86% | 82% | 77% | 87% | 86% |
| Pirelli P ZERO ROSSO Asimmetrico (26) | 87% | 75% | 79% | 82% | 73% | 71% |
| Yokohama W drive V905 (17) | 88% | 83% | 82% | 83% | 86% | 75% |
| Habilead SportMax S2000 (13) | 84% | 76% | 77% | 75% | 70% | 77% |
| Continental Sport Contact 3 (244) | 88% | 80% | 81% | 77% | 62% | 74% |
| Imperial Ecosport 2 (7) | 82% | 71% | 71% | 69% | 87% | 82% |
| Falken FK452 (211) | 82% | 72% | 75% | 73% | 69% | 73% |
| Davanti DX640 (94) | 79% | 71% | 75% | 73% | 65% | 78% |
| Toyo T1R (288) | 83% | 69% | 75% | 75% | 63% | 70% |
| Continental ContiSportContact 5 P (109) | 85% | 78% | 77% | 75% | 55% | 72% |
| Avon ZV7 (135) | 82% | 77% | 72% | 72% | 58% | 78% |
| Continental Sport Contact 2 (229) | 85% | 75% | 76% | 72% | 61% | 66% |
| Kormoran Road Performance (25) | 80% | 63% | 66% | 69% | 74% | 77% |
| Bridgestone Potenza RE050A (212) | 83% | 69% | 74% | 72% | 66% | 59% |
| Pirelli PZero Nero (140) | 83% | 66% | 71% | 71% | 67% | 64% |
| Dunlop SP Sport 01 (124) | 78% | 67% | 71% | 69% | 69% | 65% |
| Nankang AS1 (18) | 78% | 60% | 68% | 62% | 71% | 71% |
| Jinyu YU63 (53) | 77% | 61% | 66% | 65% | 72% | 71% |
| Pirelli P Zero (161) | 84% | 68% | 75% | 72% | 58% | 64% |
| Star Performer UHP 3 (1) | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 10% | 90% |
| Goodyear EfficientGrip (141) | 77% | 68% | 63% | 61% | 71% | 71% |
| Dunlop SP Sport Maxx (165) | 79% | 69% | 69% | 67% | 63% | 64% |
| Wanli S1063 (80) | 74% | 58% | 63% | 61% | 77% | 65% |
| Kumho Ecsta STX KL12 (3) | 70% | 47% | 63% | 60% | 70% | 80% |
| Star Performer TNG UHP1 (5) | 70% | 66% | 70% | 58% | 66% | 56% |
| Dunlop SP Sport 9000 (60) | 75% | 64% | 64% | 61% | 65% | 62% |
| Hifly HF805 (60) | 75% | 61% | 65% | 64% | 55% | 64% |
| GT Radial Champiro UHP1 (15) | 74% | 68% | 61% | 64% | 48% | 62% |
| Yokohama ADVAN Sport (35) | 76% | 66% | 64% | 65% | 47% | 50% |
| Accelera PHI (159) | 68% | 44% | 53% | 52% | 66% | 58% |
| Bridgestone Potenza RE050A Run Flat (143) | 72% | 54% | 55% | 48% | 55% | 32% |
| Yokohama Advan ST (3) | 73% | 53% | 57% | 50% | 40% | 33% |
| Wanli S1088 (85) | 57% | 35% | 41% | 39% | 59% | 38% |
| Fullrun HP199 (80) | 48% | 29% | 33% | 33% | 54% | 27% |
| Sunny SN3800 (63) | 50% | 29% | 30% | 29% | 44% | 28% |
255/45 18 Tire Review Highlights
Michelin CrossClimate 2 rated 93% while driving a BMW 320d GT
Driving on mostly country roads for 8000 average miles
Driving on mostly country roads for 8000 average miles
Before purchase I liked the idea of a tire that I could trust in the snow but also performed well in the summer. I confess that, whilst I felt that the Cross Climate 2 / Cross Climate SUV would handle the snow, I worried that it might feel "soft" in warmer weather. Nevertheless, I went ahead.
As a BMW owner I tend to drive like an old man to work, then quite spirited on parts of a journey - then back to motorway speeds on motorways. It was for the moments of spirited driving, especially in hot weather, that I had concerns.
So, after almost 9 months, how have these stacked up? I am impressed, very impressed. Admittedly, last winter I didn't get to test the snow capabilities, but the all important summer, hot days, hot tarmac performance was exemplary. My fears were well and truly cast into the oblivion of potholes of which there are many locally. That brings me to comfort and noise. The tires proved both quieter and more comfortable than the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5's previously fitted, and they, themselves were better than BMW's run-flat choice. So, all in all, a win all around.
Currently, too, wear is good although they have needed one re-balance.
In summary, a great tire. Hopefully we'll get some snow this winter to try them at the other extreme, but as an excellent, all weather tire, working well in the cold, in heavy rain and on hot summer days I have no hesitation in recommending them. Would I buy them again if I change vehicle? Absolutely.
As a BMW owner I tend to drive like an old man to work, then quite spirited on parts of a journey - then back to motorway speeds on motorways. It was for the moments of spirited driving, especially in hot weather, that I had concerns.
So, after almost 9 months, how have these stacked up? I am impressed, very impressed. Admittedly, last winter I didn't get to test the snow capabilities, but the all important summer, hot days, hot tarmac performance was exemplary. My fears were well and truly cast into the oblivion of potholes of which there are many locally. That brings me to comfort and noise. The tires proved both quieter and more comfortable than the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5's previously fitted, and they, themselves were better than BMW's run-flat choice. So, all in all, a win all around.
Currently, too, wear is good although they have needed one re-balance.
In summary, a great tire. Hopefully we'll get some snow this winter to try them at the other extreme, but as an excellent, all weather tire, working well in the cold, in heavy rain and on hot summer days I have no hesitation in recommending them. Would I buy them again if I change vehicle? Absolutely.
Nankang AS1 rated 89% while driving a Volkswagen Transporter
Driving on mostly country roads for 18000 spirited miles
Driving on mostly country roads for 18000 spirited miles
Installed on an always fully laden LWB VW T6 Transporter with lowered uprated suspension.
I am stunned at how well they have lasted and only one puncture and that was a nail, the van is driven off road onsite during the day. I use these rims and tires between March and October and then switch to winter rims and tires.
Only slight weakness is during torrential rain, but that probably says more about me than the tires; I will certainly buy again shortly.
I am stunned at how well they have lasted and only one puncture and that was a nail, the van is driven off road onsite during the day. I use these rims and tires between March and October and then switch to winter rims and tires.
Only slight weakness is during torrential rain, but that probably says more about me than the tires; I will certainly buy again shortly.
Nexen N Fera SU1 rated 100% while driving a BMW 520i
Driving on mostly town for 35000 easy going miles
Driving on mostly town for 35000 easy going miles
My BMW 520 i F10 already had Continental Premiuncontact 3 runflat (SSR) about 5 years ago. They were already in a position to change due to wear and tear, perhaps it could have driven about 10,000 km more, but I preferred to change them and decided on the NEXEN Nfera SU1 and the change was total.
Much smoother and quieter than the Continentals, my driving is in the city and on the highway from time to time and the comfort is much better, 100% recommended, plus its price has nothing to do with the Continentals, the value of the NEXEN in Chile At least it is 50% of the value of the Continental.
I am very happy and satisfied, I recommend them.
Much smoother and quieter than the Continentals, my driving is in the city and on the highway from time to time and the comfort is much better, 100% recommended, plus its price has nothing to do with the Continentals, the value of the NEXEN in Chile At least it is 50% of the value of the Continental.
I am very happy and satisfied, I recommend them.
Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 rated 0% while driving a BMW i4 e40
Driving on mostly motorways for 11000 easy going miles
Driving on mostly motorways for 11000 easy going miles
This is an update on previous review. Wonderful tire. Travelled in rain, ice, dry, no issues at all at least for my lazy driving. Quiet, comfortable, breaks and corners as well as I would like. Wear not too good, down to 5 mm from 8 mm in 11k miles, I guess I am lucky to get 20k miles. Overall I d absolutely buy again unless another tire is equally good but with better wear
Kormoran Road Performance rated 86% while driving a Mercedes Benz S500
Driving on mostly country roads for 6000 average miles
Driving on mostly country roads for 6000 average miles
Excellent tire, road noise is minimum and give a good firm but comfortable ride in all conditions ,these are fitted to a Mercedes S class limousine long wheel base and are the best tires I’ve had , better than the premium brands . The car has been driven in all conditions other than deep snow and fully do what is required .As a former professional driver who has had to drive in some awful weather conditions I fully recommend these tire and would certainly buy again and again. Don’t waste money on labels that are not as good , it’s money down the drain, these are made in the same factory as Michelin tires!!!
Kumho Ecsta PS71 rated 60% while driving a Mercedes Benz W221 S350 Long
Driving on mostly motorways for 16000 easy going miles
Driving on mostly motorways for 16000 easy going miles
Fitted these tires onto my black Mercedes S class on 25 January 2020 with, I assume, 8-9mm of tread. Just had car serviced, March 2022, & advised that tread depth now 1.9/2.1mm after 16,000 miles!!!!!
They are on the rear & it's rwd BUT in January 2020 I was 73, not a boy racer. Oh, this is a high day/holiday car plus works as a funeral vehicle. I have another "banger" for general use/car park pings & dings!
So, mostly driving reverently or motorway distances, (France/Germany). OK, on motorways abroad, when traffic permits, I'm cruising at 80/85mph, but surely that should be the easy bit for a tire.
Anyway, as they're on the back, they felt fine but I've clearly left a 16,000 mile skid mark behind me!
Advice, don't touch them with a barge pole, I won't again.
Avon ZV7 rated 91% while driving a Jaguar XKR
Driving on a combination of roads for 500 spirited miles
Driving on a combination of roads for 500 spirited miles
Night and day improvement from the stock Pirelli P Zeros.
First off no more tramlining, which was bad enough with the PIrellis that I reduced the tire pressure to the 28 comfort setting, which mitigated but didn't cure the issue.. Running the ZV7s at 34 PSI stock and no tramlining whatsoever.
Secondly my XKR now feels like a Grand Tourer, much reduced road noise and noticeably more comfortable ride. Turned her from a cheap feeling harlot into a lady with a streak of flith. Lots of potholes in Wales and the access road to my house is more suited to a 4x4. Previously I'd be steering round the potholes and always having to be looking out for them on the road. Much more comfortable now and makes driving much less tiring without any twitchiness.
Certainly seems to be much better and more assured in the wet, and more refined in the dry. Seem to warm up a lot faster than the PIrellis, though haven't noticed any difference in grip in the dry. One huge improvement however is a nice little squeal if you really push them. The Pirellis were grip, grip, grip ditch with no warning... The Avons you can tell when you are reaching the limits.
It took me quite some time to decide which tires to buy, including scouring the reviews and videos on this site. Two things made my mind up. Firstly the XKR has staggered wheels and all the bigger brands seem to chop their warranties in half for such. So that ruled out Michelins, Hankook Ventus ( which a friend recommended for their wet abilities... useful in Wales!) and several others. Dunlops are stock on the later XKRs and lots of people switch from them, or don't rate them.
What made my mind up however was talking to a friend in the plod. He says their white fleet is contracted to Goodyear but they insist upon Avons for their pursuit cars as they're specifically designed for our climate, hence give them the edge over scroats in high powered cars. I figure noone else does more fast driving in the UK than them, rather than Southern Europe where most of the tire tests seem to happen, so given a very reasonable price they were worth a shot.
Seems like a good choice so far, will review again after a few thou.
Hifly HF805 rated 47% while driving a Volkswagen Transporter
Driving on mostly town for 7000 average miles
Driving on mostly town for 7000 average miles
These came fitted new to our Transporter camper conversion. Rears have worn well but the fronts are dreadful, we have covered 7,000 miles (thanks Covid!) and the fronts are now on the wear bar, but only in the middle of the tread pattern. The outer bars still have life in them. Pressures and tracking have all been checked so they must just be not great tires. Will not be replacing like for like..
Accelera PHI rated 85% while driving a Volkswagen Transporter
Driving on mostly country roads for 1000 spirited miles
Driving on mostly country roads for 1000 spirited miles
I am running these tires on a 204 ps vw t6 transporter with lowered suspension, it is a working vehicle fully loaded weight wise.
Having read the tire reviews I was expecting the worst but no,I have nothing so far negative to say about them.
Grip is not an issue, handling and feedback, wear and comfort in a working truck well you are not going to achieve this at all.
So yes I will buy again and be happy to do so, absolute bargain.
Star Performer UHP 3 rated 67% while driving a BMW X3 2.0d Sport
Driving on mostly town for 0 easy going miles
Driving on mostly town for 0 easy going miles
tires cracked on shoulders within six months of driving with 7mm of thread remaining
Sunny SN3800 rated 0% while driving a Volkswagen Transporter
Driving on a combination of roads for 2000 easy going miles
Driving on a combination of roads for 2000 easy going miles
Horrendous tires! We have replaced just about every component on the van, wheel bearings, drive shafts, all to try and cure the horrendous noise coming from under the van to no avail. Once there was nothing left to replace we tried another set of tires and found our problem. We also found a bulge in the wall. They handle ok both in wet and dry, a bit sluggish, but even if they gave a perfect ride we would still bin them.
Goodyear EfficientGrip rated 60% while driving a Volkswagen Transporter
Driving on a combination of roads for 5000 average miles
Driving on a combination of roads for 5000 average miles
Bought 4 of these tires in late October last year. I've used them in most weather conditions and they worked fine, nothing special at all just sound tires with decent grip.
It's now late March and I have done about 5,000 miles on these tires and they have worn quite badly. I've had 20,000 miles out of a set of tires before now. Sadly I don't think I'll even get another 5,000 out of these.
I've rated the wear at 3 because it may very well be that they're not ideal for my type of vehicle, but I would still expect far better wear from higher end tires (I paid £120 plus tax per tire including fitting & tracking).
The tires had decent amounts of tread when new and were economic and comfortable for a while. Now that they are wearing lower they are becoming noiser, hence the lower comfort rating.
I personally wouldn't buy these tires again and wouldn't recommend them to anybody thinking of having them fitted to a Van, Pickup or larger vehicle.
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