265/40 R18 Tires

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Tire Reviewed Dry Grip Wet Grip Feedback Handling Wear Comfort
Continental ExtremeContact Sport (13) 92% 83% 83% 81% 88% 87%
Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 (156) 94% 87% 88% 87% 80% 85%
Michelin Pilot Super Sport (145) 94% 84% 89% 86% 82% 81%
Yokohama Advan Sport AS Plus (2) 80% 100% 80% 70% 0% 90%
Yokohama ADVAN Neova AD08R (44) 95% 73% 91% 93% 72% 70%
Michelin Pilot Sport 3 PS3 (302) 90% 88% 84% 84% 73% 82%
Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS (15) 91% 94% 82% 88% 68% 84%
Hankook Ventus RS4 (18) 87% 73% 85% 89% 86% 63%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport (104) 92% 87% 90% 91% 62% 72%
Michelin Pilot Sport (42) 92% 82% 87% 81% 73% 75%
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric (141) 90% 87% 82% 78% 70% 80%
Kumho Ecsta KU39 (123) 86% 78% 80% 76% 73% 81%
Yokohama ADVAN APEX V601 (17) 92% 80% 82% 81% 64% 74%
Kumho Ecsta PS71 (69) 86% 82% 80% 80% 74% 74%
Nexen N Fera SU1 (132) 83% 76% 76% 77% 74% 81%
Yokohama Advan Neova AD07 (9) 87% 76% 82% 82% 65% 63%
Dunlop Direzza 03G (12) 94% 65% 89% 89% 47% 61%
Dunlop Sport Maxx 050 Plus (27) 82% 73% 79% 79% 81% 65%
Dunlop SP Sport Maxx GT (71) 86% 67% 76% 72% 66% 68%
Bridgestone Potenza RE050 (57) 83% 69% 76% 69% 66% 61%
Bridgestone Potenza RE050A (212) 83% 69% 74% 72% 66% 59%
Nankang AS1 (18) 78% 60% 68% 62% 71% 71%
Bridgestone Potenza RE040 (47) 79% 58% 74% 70% 65% 57%
Sunny SN3970 (46) 71% 49% 54% 54% 65% 54%
Wanli S1088 (85) 57% 35% 41% 39% 59% 38%

265/40 18 Tire Review Highlights

Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS rated 94% while driving a Honda Civic Type R
Driving on a combination of roads for 40000 spirited miles
There's tires handle very well in wet and dry conditions. When the D starts to go on the wear indicator these tires tend to spin a little bit from a stop. I originally got these tires for hydroplaning issues. These did great until after you get past the w wear indicator on the tire in wet weather. They still preform alright in the rain even when the w is gone, just can't be on throttle because you'll spin. Tires have been abused quite a bit on long mountain runs especially on corners. Have been my daily tires since 57k miles now have 91k. So I'd say these are worth it. Highway driving these tires are pretty quite.
-Wheel measurements: 18x8.5
-Suspension: Ebachi pro kit lowering springs with stock magnetic shocks from honda.
tire reviewed on 2024-10-13 21:14:49
Kumho Ecsta PS71 rated 91% while driving a BMW 520d Tourer
Driving on a combination of roads for 23500 average miles
Great tires for the price! 23,500 miles and 15 months driving before they were down to minimum wear markers and needed replaced, which on my BMW F11 520D rear wheel drive seems to be about average life expectancy. Tires never lost grip once, wet or dry. I would have preferred if they lasted at bit longer, but I tow a caravan about in the summer months which probably shortens their life.They seemed to get a little noiser when they were well worn down.
tire reviewed on 2024-08-26 09:08:47
Yokohama Advan Sport AS Plus rated 85% while driving a Nissan 370Z
Driving on mostly motorways for 2000 average miles
I just bought these tires for my "winter" wheels (Square 265/40R18). I wanted a set of tires that can be considered very safe in cold/wet conditions. The first thing I noticed was the ride comfort and overall lack of road noise. Considering this tire will never see the track, this was an excellent revelation. The tires are very sure footed in wet conditions, and they can safely disperse puddles that accumulate on the road.

These are just my initial thoughts, but so far, so good.
tire reviewed on 2024-04-02 16:42:38
Yokohama ADVAN Neova AD08R rated 47% while driving a Mercedes Benz S65 AMG
Driving on a combination of roads for 4000 average miles
Needs tons of heat to develop initial grip and losses grip when cooled down abruptly. Very poor grip and handling on wet when paired with powerful rear wheel drive (too hard sidewall cannot transfer torque properly).
Absolutely terrible in wet, literally zero resistance to aquaplanning, not enough groove pattern.
Gives great feeling and handling in corners when hot which is the only advantage. In other case completely useless on regular road or in wet. I recommend to use only on track without any moisture.
tire reviewed on 2023-12-12 13:33:29
Yokohama ADVAN APEX V601 rated 79% while driving a BMW 330e
Driving on mostly motorways for 12500 spirited miles
Recently switched from the trusty PS4 after a solid 5-year run to the V601s. Performance wise it’s been impressive, delivering fantastic handling in both wet and dry conditions. However the only drawback I’ve encountered is the quicker wear and tear. With just around 20.000kms on the odometer, the tread is nearly worn out, warranting a replacement after roughly 9 months of use. Overall, while the performance is on point, the lifespan might be something to keep in mind.
tire reviewed on 2023-08-26 08:18:23
Bridgestone Potenza Sport rated 83% while driving a Porsche Cayman s
Driving on a combination of roads for 2000 spirited miles
Outstanding UUHP tire. Sharp on the steering with excellent feedback in both the dry and wet. Grip is exceptional once warmed up (takes a few miles to build temperature) and the performance on a wet road is incredible.

Downsides are the tire has high road noise and transmits sudden shocks into the chassis rather than absorbing in the tire, not too bad if you have decent damping but something to be aware of if you value comfort and noise. Very much a "sporty" tire for everyday driving without being too track focussed (ie normal road driving gets enough heat into the tire to "switch on" the grip)

Cannot comment on wear as only put 2k miles on, but good to see tread depth and the small about of sipes go all the way to the base of the tire which suggest performance should stay reasonably consistent over the life of the tire. Tire wear seems average for a UUHP tire based on current wear rates.
tire reviewed on 2022-09-22 09:21:18
Dunlop Direzza 03G rated 93% while driving a Porsche 987 Boxster S
Driving on track for 250 spirited miles
Run these on our track 987 Boxster 300bhp. Insanely brilliant tire, certainly suits the Porsche. We were noticeably quicker in the corners both at Snetterton and Brands. Just need another 100bhp for the straights. I wouldn't buy any other track tire.
tire reviewed on 2022-07-11 15:56:07
Continental ExtremeContact Sport rated 87% while driving a Porsche Cayman
Driving on a combination of roads for 5000 spirited miles
Handled and rode very well. Still have half tread after a dozen track days but heat cycled out after about 10. Good value but will flat spot after sitting especially in colder temperatures. Needed rebalancing a few times
tire reviewed on 2021-03-07 12:13:33
Nankang AS1 rated 21% while driving a Mercedes Benz S320
Driving on a combination of roads for 4000 average miles
Fitted to the rear of an S-Class. Ok in the dry, but noisy. In the wet, outright dangerous, next to no grip. Snap overseer. Wore out in little over a month, compared to six normally for a premium tire with equivalent driving. Avoid!
tire reviewed on 2020-03-04 13:36:36
Kumho Ecsta KU39 rated 72% while driving a Nissan 350z
Driving on a combination of roads for 2000 average miles
Excellent dry grip for the price. Wet grip is average, not dangerous but will spin up when you put your foot down. Sidewalls are very hard so they are a bit noisey and harsh.
Overall a good tire for the price
tire reviewed on 2020-01-22 12:05:47
Bridgestone Potenza RE050A rated 84% while driving a Mercedes Benz E Class
Driving on a combination of roads for 10000 average miles
I have put these on now a second time as I liked them enough to do so.
Very robust tires, wear evenly and in the dry give confidence especially under heavy braking. Also, I've gone over some very bad roads and some of these roads had huge potholes and these never punctured.
Good pattern for water displacement but I would say the grip levels in the wet aren't what you might get from a uniroyal.
Noise levels reduced with the re050 compared to a budget tire fitted by previous owner.
My car is quite heavy, not that powerful and has sport suspension and I have to try quite hard to break traction in the dry.
tire reviewed on 2018-10-25 17:46:17
Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 rated 94% while driving a Porsche Cayman
Driving on mostly country roads for 6000 spirited miles
Replaced Pirelli’s P zero Rossos , improvement in the dry. Very good tire. Would recommend.
tire reviewed on 2018-09-24 09:36:05
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