Not really sporty but reliable - in my opinion a perfect match to a car which isn't sporty but reliable.
After changing to Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 in 245/45 R19 I would prefer the GYs. Much more responsive and not more wear.
225/55 R18 Tires
Everything we know about the 225/55 R18 tire size: 3 independent tire tests conducted in this exact size, 200 owner reviews covering 2,847,569 miles of driving, and EU label data for the tires you can actually buy in it.
- 200owner reviews
- 2,847,569 milescovered on them
- 3tests in this size
- 654tires made in this size
The quick answer
| Season | Owners' pick | Owner rating | Latest test winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Kormoran Suv Summer 8.4 | 89% from 4 reviews | Pirelli Cinturato C3 9.4 2025 Al Volante Summer Tire Test |
| All Season | Achilles Desert Hawk HT 6.9 | 72% from 3 reviews | Goodyear Vector All Season 4 9.7 2026 Auto Bild Allrad SUV All Season Tire Test |
| Winter | - | - | Hankook Winter I*cept Evo 4 9.6 2026 Auto Bild Allrad SUV Winter Tire Test |
Owner picks are the highest weighted owner score in 225/55 R18; test winners come from the most recent independent test conducted in this size. The full evidence is below.
Independent tire tests in 225/55 R18
Tires behave differently as sizes change, so a test conducted in your exact size is the strongest evidence there is. Every test below was run in 225/55 R18 - 3 in total, newest first.
All Season tire tests
| Year | Test | Winner | Tires tested |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2026 Auto Bild Allrad SUV All Season Tire Test | Goodyear Vector All Season 4 | 12 |
Winter tire tests
| Year | Test | Winner | Tires tested |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2026 Auto Bild Allrad SUV Winter Tire Test | Hankook Winter I*cept Evo 4 | 10 |
Summer tire tests
| Year | Test | Winner | Tires tested |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2025 Al Volante Summer Tire Test | Pirelli Cinturato C3 | 7 |
The best rated 225/55 R18 tires
Rated only by drivers running this size. Each tire needs at least 3 reviews in 225/55 R18 to be ranked; the order weights a tire's score by how many reviews back it, so one glowing review cannot top a table.
Summer tires
The highest rated Summer tire in 225/55 R18 is the Kormoran Suv Summer - 89% from 4 owner reviews in this size.
| # | Tire | Owner rating | Reviews | Distance reviewed | TR Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Kormoran Suv Summer
|
89% | 4 | 83,000 miles | 8.4 |
| 2 |
Michelin Primacy 4
Replaced by Michelin Primacy 5
|
88% | 4 | 63,000 miles | 8.8 |
| 3 |
Bridgestone Dueler HL 400
|
79% | 7 | 205,085 miles | 6.6 |
| 4 |
Avon ZX7
|
80% | 3 | 10,796 miles | 7.3 |
| 5 |
Continental Cross Contact UHP
|
58% | 3 | 115,000 miles | 6.5 |
| 6 |
Bridgestone Dueler HP Sport
|
63% | 11 | 324,125 miles | 8.1 |
| 7 |
Bridgestone Alenza 001
|
54% | 3 | 25,000 miles | 6.1 |
Want test data as well as owner opinion? Best Summer Tires →
All Season tires
The highest rated All Season tire in 225/55 R18 is the Achilles Desert Hawk HT - 72% from 3 owner reviews in this size.
| # | Tire | Owner rating | Reviews | Distance reviewed | TR Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Achilles Desert Hawk HT
|
72% | 3 | 61,700 miles | 6.9 |
| 2 |
Continental ContiCrossContact LX 2
Replaced by Continental CrossContact HT
|
67% | 4 | 77,000 miles | 8.2 |
| 3 |
Falken Ziex ZE001 AS
|
61% | 4 | 70,200 miles | 6.5 |
| 4 |
Nexen N Priz RH7
|
60% | 5 | 238,250 miles | 6.2 |
Want test data as well as owner opinion? Best All Season Tires → Test winner: Goodyear Vector All Season 4
TR Score is the tire's overall Tire Reviews rating out of 10, built from independent test results and every owner review of that tire - not just the reviews from this car. The owner rating column is this car only.
225/55 R18 EU tire label data
EU label values are declared for each individual size, so the figures here are exact for 225/55 R18 rather than a range across a model. 504 tires carry label data in this size. The most common load index is 102 (up to 850 kg per tire). Speed ratings on offer: (Y) (301 km/h), Y (300 km/h), W (270 km/h), V (240 km/h), H (210 km/h), T (190 km/h), S (180 km/h), R (170 km/h), Q (160 km/h). 271 tires in this size carry the 3PMSF severe snow marking.
A Best wet grip
93 tires in this size hold the top EU wet grip rating, class A. The highest scoring on Tire Reviews:
- Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 Summer 9.7
- Goodyear Vector All Season 4 All Season 9.7
- Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 All Season 9.6
- Continental PremiumContact 7 Summer 9.5
- Vredestein Quatrac Pro 2 All Season 9.4
- Hankook Ventus Evo Summer 9.4
A Lowest rolling resistance
The most fuel efficient choice: 23 tires in this size reach rolling resistance class A. The highest scoring on Tire Reviews:
- Continental AllSeasonContact 2 All Season 9.5
- Hankook Ventus Evo Summer 9.4
- Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 All Season 9.4
- Continental UltraContact NXT Summer 9.1
- Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 Summer 9
- Pirelli Scorpion Summer 9
67dB Quietest tires
The quietest 225/55 R18 tires are labelled at 67 dB external noise:
- Falken ZIEX ZE320 Summer 9.4
- Pirelli Scorpion Summer 9
- Michelin Primacy 4 Summer 8.8
- Giti Control P10 Summer 8.5
- Pirelli Powergy Summer 8.5
- Pirelli CINTURATO P7 Summer 8.4
Label values come from the EU EPREL database and apply to the EU market versions of each tire. Wet grip and rolling resistance run from class A (best) to E; noise is the measured drive-by figure. A good label is a floor, not a verdict - the tests and owner ratings above tell you far more.
How long do 225/55 R18 tires last?
Across 48 end of life reviews in this size, a typical set of tires was worn out after 17,000 miles. Half of all worn-out sets lasted between 10,000 miles and 30,000 miles.
Distances are self-reported by drivers whose review marked the set as worn out; figures are medians, so a single unusual report cannot move them. Driving style and the car matter more than the size itself.
What does 225/55 R18 mean?
A 225/55 R18 tire is 225 mm wide, its sidewall is 55% of that width (124 mm) tall, and it fits a 18 inch wheel. That gives an overall diameter of roughly 705 mm.
| Section width | 225 mm |
|---|---|
| Sidewall height | 124 mm |
| Rim diameter | 18" (457 mm) |
| Overall diameter | ≈ 705 mm |
| Circumference | ≈ 2,214 mm |
| Revolutions per km | ≈ 452 |
| Revolutions per mile | ≈ 727 |
Also written as
225/55R18 225/55 ZR18 225-55-18 225 55 18
Figures are calculated from the nominal size. A loaded, rolling tire runs a few percent smaller, and true widths vary slightly between makes.
What cars use 225/55 R18 tires?
The cars most often running this size in our owner reviews. Each links to the best rated tires for that exact car.
Mitsubishi Outlander
28 reviews in this size
Peugeot 3008
14 reviews in this size
Hyundai Ix35
12 reviews in this size
Subaru Forester
11 reviews in this size
Hyundai Tucson
9 reviews in this size
Subaru Forester 2.0 XT
9 reviews in this size
Peugeot 5008
6 reviews in this size
Mitsubishi ASX Outlander Sport
5 reviews in this size
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross 4x4
5 reviews in this size
Citroën C Crosser
4 reviews in this size
Every tire reviewed in 225/55 R18
The complete record, including discontinued tires and tires with too few reviews to rank, ordered by the amount of evidence. A further 108 tires have a single review each; they count toward the totals but are not listed.
| Tire | Season | Owner rating | Reviews | Distance reviewed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgestone Dueler HP Sport | Summer | 63% | 11 | 324,125 miles |
| Bridgestone Dueler HL 400 | Summer | 79% | 7 | 205,085 miles |
| Nexen N Priz RH7 | All Season | 60% | 5 | 238,250 miles |
| Kormoran Suv Summer | Summer | 89% | 4 | 83,000 miles |
| Michelin Primacy 4 Replaced by Michelin Primacy 5 | Summer | 88% | 4 | 63,000 miles |
| Continental ContiCrossContact LX 2 Replaced by Continental CrossContact HT | All Season | 67% | 4 | 77,000 miles |
| Falken Ziex ZE001 AS | All Season | 61% | 4 | 70,200 miles |
| Hankook OPTIMO K415 Discontinued | Summer | 86% | 3 | 87,250 miles |
| Avon ZX7 | Summer | 80% | 3 | 10,796 miles |
| Achilles Desert Hawk HT | All Season | 72% | 3 | 61,700 miles |
| Continental Cross Contact UHP | Summer | 58% | 3 | 115,000 miles |
| Bridgestone Alenza 001 | Summer | 54% | 3 | 25,000 miles |
| Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 Replaced by Goodyear Vector All Season 4 | All Season | 94% | 2 | 30,000 miles |
| General Grabber GT Plus | Summer | 94% | 2 | 14,000 miles |
| Sailun Iceblazer Alpine Evo Replaced by Sailun Ice Blazer Alpine Evo 2 | Winter | 91% | 2 | 1,150 miles |
| Yokohama Geolandar AT G015 | All Season | 87% | 2 | 67,000 miles |
| Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 | All Season | 87% | 2 | 8,000 miles |
| Yokohama BluEarth XT AE61 | Summer | 84% | 2 | 3,602 miles |
| Bridgestone Turanza T005 Replaced by Bridgestone Turanza 6 | Summer | 83% | 2 | 5,200 miles |
| Continental PremiumContact 7 | Summer | 82% | 2 | 30,000 miles |
| Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun Replaced by Falken ZIEX ZE320 | Summer | 81% | 2 | 9,000 miles |
| Kumho Crugen HP91 | Summer | 76% | 2 | 30,641 miles |
| Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV | Summer | 75% | 2 | 27,000 miles |
| i-Link Multimatch AS | All Season | 74% | 2 | 5,000 miles |
| Pirelli Scorpion Verde | Summer | 73% | 2 | 41,000 miles |
| Michelin Primacy 3 Replaced by Michelin Primacy 5 | Summer | 72% | 2 | 32,300 miles |
| Laufenn S Fit AS | All Season | 64% | 2 | 30,200 miles |
| Toyo Proxes CF2 Replaced by Toyo Proxes Comfort | Summer | 59% | 2 | 24,028 miles |
| Bridgestone Weather Control A005 Replaced by Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 | All Season | 49% | 2 | 55,000 miles |
| Yokohama BluEarth E70 | Summer | 49% | 2 | 81,000 miles |
| Vredestein Quatrac Pro Replaced by Vredestein Quatrac Pro 2 | All Weather | 29% | 2 | 10,030 miles |
Reviews only cover part of the market: 654 tires are made in 225/55 R18. Browse every 225/55 R18 tire →
What drivers say about their 225/55 R18 tires
The most recent owner reviews fitted in this size, in their own words.
One of the best tires I have fitted in any car. True 80-20. Excellent on road, great grip, fantastic braking and confident in the wet. Also in light gravel the grip was fantastic. Can’t wait to try them also with a bit of snow. The best thing the absolute minimum road noise. Incredible all around tire.
Big chunks from the treads were torn from the tire. İ will try to avoid bridgestone tires from now on. As i see they have a shorter life span.
No complaints on Wet or Dry grip for everyday driving. It was a 2025 tire with 12k miles had to deal with a full blowout while driving. From a tropical climate with 99% indoor parking.
I've had these tires fitted by the manufacturer. I am overall happy with them so far, i've driven them two seasons, about 7000 kilometers and I am happy to say that it's not had any issues both in wet and in dry. I don't know for longevity, we will see, but overall it has gotten me out of some nasty breaking incidents too!
After installing the Seasonproof 1 and being happy with it, I decided to put on the Seasonproof 2 and it has improved a lot... good performance in water, they provide safety and are very comfortable... they are not sports tires, but in water they provide safety... I don't know how they perform in snow... silent just like the Seasonproof 1... happy ☺ so far good wear.
Greece with scorching temps and warm summer. Mix of highway and country roads.
Generally a nice tire with long life, I did approx 60k KM (have 2 sets summer/winters) so maybe +/- 5%. Most probably is a very good tire for majority of people, safe also even after 50k KM!
Good on dry and generally felt nice even on the warmest days 40c
Decent on wet, not wow! not comparable with conti PC6 for example! Especially after 45k KM you fill a drop of performance, PC6 though will never last so much.
It drives good on wet but few times that I had to brake hard it didnt felt nice, same on stip hills when I start or have to accelerate.
Not sporty or direct feeling. Drives close to my winter hankook icept (till temps
Tires coming with Subaru Forester. Quality consistency was good until the 4th year with 47,000 miles. Grip was excellence in dry road and good in wet road. Wear was very even across the width. Noise was average. Overall is very good.
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Where this data comes from
Owner ratings are submitted through the review form on this site, naming the tire, the size and the distance covered, and are checked by hand before publication. Test results come from independent published tire tests indexed by size, and label values from the EU EPREL database.
About the TR Score
The Tire Reviews Score rates each tire out of 10 using independent test results and the full body of owner reviews, so you can check a car-specific ranking against the wider evidence.
Who does the testing
Every test published as a Tire Reviews test is run by Jonathan Benson, who has been testing tires independently since 2007.