225/50 R18 Tires

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Tire Reviewed Dry Grip Wet Grip Feedback Handling Wear Comfort
Kumho ECSTA LX PLATINUM KU27 (2) 90% 80% 80% 90% 0% 80%
Falken Azenis FK520 (20) 92% 87% 86% 88% 79% 85%
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 (234) 93% 90% 86% 88% 80% 81%
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 (79) 91% 88% 81% 85% 90% 83%
Nexen N Fera SU4 (68) 91% 88% 84% 79% 80% 88%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 (21) 90% 84% 85% 83% 83% 86%
Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro (3) 97% 93% 53% 85% 60% 87%
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 (38) 83% 91% 78% 82% 87% 84%
Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport (50) 95% 82% 91% 92% 67% 75%
Continental ContiMaxContact MC6 (33) 92% 80% 80% 90% 75% 81%
Continental ContiMaxContact MC5 (41) 89% 81% 80% 80% 78% 86%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 (312) 90% 88% 81% 84% 73% 78%
Michelin CrossClimate 2 (91) 87% 83% 75% 71% 84% 84%
Bridgestone Adrenalin RE003 (89) 91% 78% 83% 87% 71% 74%
Continental UltraContact UC6 (45) 87% 83% 73% 77% 80% 84%
Kumho Ecsta KU39 (123) 86% 78% 80% 76% 73% 81%
Gislaved Ultra Speed 2 (4) 88% 83% 88% 83% 63% 63%
Pirelli PZero System (4) 93% 83% 80% 80% 67% 70%
Mastercraft Avenger Touring LSR (3) 85% 75% 65% 70% 95% 75%
Kumho Ecsta PS31 (61) 82% 78% 75% 79% 74% 78%
Nexen N Fera RU1 (22) 82% 74% 76% 75% 75% 81%
Pirelli P Zero PZ4 (58) 89% 79% 85% 82% 63% 72%
Michelin Primacy 3 (191) 85% 79% 76% 77% 69% 80%
Goodyear Eagle LS2 (9) 72% 81% 67% 69% 79% 83%
Dunlop Sport Maxx 050 Plus (23) 82% 73% 80% 80% 81% 65%
Three A Farroad FRD 26 (19) 79% 71% 74% 71% 79% 75%
Bridgestone Turanza T005 RFT (7) 89% 79% 83% 81% 53% 74%
Pirelli CINTURATO P7 (180) 83% 73% 73% 75% 69% 74%
Rotalla RU01 S Pace (25) 83% 72% 71% 70% 71% 78%
Goodyear Eagle Exhilarate (9) 88% 80% 78% 83% 77% 76%
Bridgestone Alenza 001 (18) 84% 77% 70% 80% 66% 65%
Continental ContiSportContact 5 SUV (34) 84% 80% 76% 80% 53% 70%
Bridgestone DriveGuard (26) 84% 83% 77% 74% 47% 69%
Hankook Ventus Prime K105 (20) 78% 63% 74% 64% 66% 77%
Toyo Proxes C1S (36) 78% 69% 71% 69% 66% 71%
Sumitomo HTR Z (4) 83% 73% 80% 70% 50% 68%
Bridgestone Turanza T001 (105) 80% 70% 70% 67% 63% 72%
Federal Formoza FD2 (16) 73% 60% 65% 56% 65% 77%
Achilles Desert Hawk HT (7) 76% 69% 66% 66% 70% 60%
Bridgestone Potenza S001 RFT (60) 73% 59% 67% 66% 73% 49%
Federal SS595 SUPER STEEL (136) 70% 47% 57% 55% 69% 48%

225/50 18 Tire Review Highlights

Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro rated 94% while driving a Toyota CHR Hybrid
Driving on mostly town for 3000 average miles
After my first winter of driving on them I must say I'm pleasantly surprised. It snowed quite a bit here compared to other years and despite the model not reviewing that well in snow conditions, it performed admirably, even in deeper snow. What really impressed me however was its dry and wet performance, it genuinely felt like a summer tire no matter how cold it got.
tire reviewed on 2024-04-14 07:34:30
Michelin CrossClimate 2 rated 95% while driving a BMW 320d GT
Driving on mostly country roads for 2000 spirited miles
I read a lot of reviews before changing from the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5. I have always been impressed with the Goodyears; however, residing as I do in the country, historically I have previously changed to full winters late autumn, yet have never done so for this car. This has always left me feeling vulnerable in the case of snow.

So, late 2023, the decision is, a set of winters or try the Cross Climate 2's. With an asymmetric wheel set up, this meant Cross Climate 2's on the front and the CC2 SUV version on the rear. I was assured that they are the same tire, so this was the decision.

I went ahead nervous that an excellently handling and fun to drive car would be compromised by an all season, compromise tire. Driving out of the tire shop, I was worried. With the release agent still not worn off, the previously quite weighty steering was light. Very light. Umm. Not sure. 150 miles in the steering was still much lighter than with the Goodyear Ass. but in a refined, pleasant way. In fact, it was better. It was easier to position the car. So was the noise. The Goodyears are not noisy, but the quietness of the CC2's was noticeable.

The CC2's are also more comfortable, however not through soggy sidewalls that lean and move through corners, just more comfortable.

3 months in and I am thrilled by the choice. Even in the heavy rains of this spring grip has been exemplary. Dry handling and braking are excellent. As someone who was very unsure of moving from a performance summer tire to the all season Cross Climate 2's, so far I would thoroughly recommend the change. I will now wait to see how they perform in really hot weather.
tire reviewed on 2024-04-04 14:00:03
Dunlop Sport Maxx 050 Plus rated 49% while driving a Toyota Innova
Driving on a combination of roads for 3000 average miles
These tires come fitted from factory. I have never had a very good experience with dunlop tires, but I decided to stick with them since tires are very expensive these days. They are TERRIBLE. I have lost grip on uneven surface, even when it's dry. I dont know why they get such a high score here. In the wet they're also not great. They just dont inspire confidence. And the worst thing is comfort. They are extremely noisy even when new, and they're stiff, not in a good way. I know they are UHP tires, but they seriously cannot compare to michelin PS4, continental MC6, or even bridgestone potenza RE050 that I've had in the past. No, it's not the car itself that's causing all those issues. I used to have a set of dunlops that came with my mercedes w211, but I dont remember the model, and they bulged when I hit a small pothole, so I was hoping they had improved their tires over the years, but I guess I was hoping too much. I will still stick with these at least until they have 50% of tread left since the car itself is not exactly sporty, but for those who are considering replacing their tires with these, I suggest you look elsewhere.
tire reviewed on 2024-02-23 23:30:12
Three A Farroad FRD 26 rated 83% while driving a Toyota
Driving on mostly town for 15000 average miles
For budget tire this is the best. Quiet and gripping in both wet n dry are good. But wear is little too fast especially after 50% in use. Both sidewall will worn faster. And mechanic said a bit pumping when get into balancing machine make it hard to get perfect balance when after 50% using. Otherwise all good.
tire reviewed on 2023-12-15 16:44:56
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 rated 76% while driving a Peugeot 3008 GT line 2.0 Blue HDI
Driving on mostly country roads for 20000 spirited miles
Excellent tires, superb in the wet, cold weather bias out weights weaknesses in higher temperatures. I have used these tires previously on a Skoda yeti size 225 55 17, highly recommended.
tire reviewed on 2023-12-02 15:43:11
Falken Azenis FK520 rated 97% while driving a Toyota CHR Hybrid
Driving on mostly town for 3000 average miles
Had them fitted for the past 7 months and they're bloody amazing. Was kind of reluctant to put on a "performance" tire on a hybrid daily driver but I don't regret the decision at all. Traction control barely kicks in anymore, the braking and the grip while cornering is amazing and they don't seem to have worn at all almost.
tire reviewed on 2023-10-05 03:48:24
Nexen N Fera SU4 rated 93% while driving a Volvo v70 D5
Driving on a combination of roads for 18000 average miles
After reading the reviews I decided to buy this tire and I am extremely happy with the choice. The tire feels very grippy, wet handling is also very manageable. The only negative thing is about my choice in tire size, as now I would like a wider tire. However, given the 225 width its still a very confidence giving tire.
tire reviewed on 2023-08-07 00:35:27
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 rated 90% while driving a Honda HRV
Driving on a combination of roads for 1000 average miles
This is my first time trying Pirelli after using Goodyear Assurance Triplemax2 to its limits. First impression - outstanding. Feels grippy both in dry and wet conditions, despite there's a little chance to slip over wet country roads when turning hard around 50mph, pretty decent for a touring tire. Relatively comfortable over bumps and less noisy - I'm currently fitted my HRV with 18" Civic wheels, it usually feels a bit firm on rough surfaces but after swapping the tires with this one it feels as comfortable as when I'm using the stock 17" wheels. Definitely will buy this again soon.
tire reviewed on 2023-07-26 23:36:01
Dunlop Sport Maxx 050 Plus rated 71% while driving a Subaru liberty
Driving on mostly motorways for 31000 spirited miles
My car came with the so max 050 NOT plus stock. They perform better than the re003 all round. Dry grip is pretty good but understeers quite a bit, in the wet it only gets worse. The tire is fairly noisy and a bit harsh over bumps. The tire wear is very good I must say. I have done over 50k km on them and they still have 3.5mm of tread left could get another 10k I’m easily, most of it is freeway driving however. I know have put the Goodyear eagle f1 sport and they are much better in ever way. More comfortable, way more grip dry and wet especially. Much more quiet and comfortable of bumps. I can’t tell about wear just yet. I would definitely get the asymmetric 5 or 6 or f1 sport over the dunlops.
tire reviewed on 2023-07-14 17:14:30
Gislaved Ultra Speed 2 rated 79% while driving a BMW X1 2.0d Sdrive
Driving on mostly motorways for 300 easy going miles
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tire reviewed on 2023-06-25 00:27:33
Goodyear Eagle LS2 rated 62% while driving a Acura
Driving on mostly motorways for 15000 average miles
Lots of cupping. Tread still good but very noisy.
tire reviewed on 2023-06-04 11:40:20
Goodyear Eagle Exhilarate rated 63% while driving a Infiniti G37
Driving on mostly town for 20000 spirited miles
Nice grip in all conditions and comfortable. Took bumps well, not too noisy either, but didn't balance well and wore down unevenly to the cords in 20k miles.
tire reviewed on 2023-05-03 17:44:45
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