A massive improvement over the oem bridgestone turanza t005 ev that came with my tesla model 3. Handles beautifully and I never knew my car had such grip. It feels like I bought a new sports shoe with good feet support. Hopefully they will last longer than my oem bridgestones.
235/45 R18 Tires
Everything we know about the 235/45 R18 tire size: 9 independent tire tests conducted in this exact size, 401 owner reviews covering 4,917,584 miles of driving, and EU label data for the tires you can actually buy in it.
- 401owner reviews
- 4,917,584 milescovered on them
- 9tests in this size
- 730tires made in this size
The quick answer
| Season | Owners' pick | Owner rating | Latest test winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 9.7 | 89% from 8 reviews | Continental PremiumContact 7 9.5 2026 Auto Zeitung 18 Inch Summer Tire Test |
| All Season | Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 9.6 | 84% from 6 reviews | Hankook iON FlexClimate 9.8 2025 TUV Hankook iON FlexClimate EV Report |
| Winter | Michelin Pilot Alpin 4 8.3 Current version: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 | 97% from 3 reviews | - |
| All Weather | - | - | Continental SecureContact AW 8.5 2025 - The BEST All Weather Tires for 2026/27 |
Owner picks are the highest weighted owner score in 235/45 R18; test winners come from the most recent independent test conducted in this size. The full evidence is below.
Independent tire tests in 235/45 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 235/45 R18 - 9 in total, newest first.
Winter tire tests
| Year | Test | Winner | Tires tested |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2026 Teknikens Värld Studded, Nordic and Central European Winter Tire Test | - | 18 |
| 2025 | 2025 Studded, Friction and European Winter Tire Test | - | 20 |
Summer tire tests
| Year | Test | Winner | Tires tested |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Top Tire Review 2026 Tesla Model 3 EV Tire Test | Giti Control P10 | 3 |
| 2026 | 2026 Auto Zeitung 18 Inch Summer Tire Test | Continental PremiumContact 7 | 10 |
| 2024 | 2024 TopTireReview Best UHP Tires for Asia Test | Continental MaxContact MC7 | 6 |
| 2019 | 2019 Auto Zeitung Summer Tire Test | Continental Premium Contact 6 | 10 |
| 2018 | 2018 Ace 235/45 R18 Summer Tire Test | Falken Azenis FK510 | 11 |
All Weather tire tests
| Year | Test | Winner | Tires tested |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The BEST All Weather Tires for 2026/27 Tire Reviews test | Continental SecureContact AW | 8 |
All Season tire tests
| Year | Test | Winner | Tires tested |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2025 TUV Hankook iON FlexClimate EV Report | Hankook iON FlexClimate | 5 |
The best rated 235/45 R18 tires
Rated only by drivers running this size. Each tire needs at least 3 reviews in 235/45 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 235/45 R18 is the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 - 89% from 8 owner reviews in this size.
| # | Tire | Owner rating | Reviews | Distance reviewed | TR Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
|
89% | 8 | 49,500 miles | 9.7 |
| 2 |
Petlas Velox Sport PT741
|
91% | 3 | 15,500 miles | 8 |
| 3 |
Hankook Ventus V12 evo k110
Replaced by Hankook Ventus V12 evo2
|
90% | 3 | 46,020 miles | 8.2 |
| 4 |
Giti GitiSportS2
|
90% | 3 | 1,200 miles | 8 |
| 5 |
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2
Replaced by Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
|
85% | 5 | 48,000 miles | 8.5 |
| 6 |
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
Replaced by Michelin Pilot Sport 5
|
83% | 7 | 169,700 miles | 9.3 |
| 7 |
Kumho Ecsta KU39
|
89% | 3 | 30,200 miles | 8.2 |
| 8 |
Dunlop SportMaxx RT
Replaced by Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2
|
83% | 3 | 5,500 miles | 8.2 |
| 9 |
Continental Sport Contact 3
Replaced by Continental SportContact 7
|
82% | 3 | 67,000 miles | 8 |
| 10 |
Lassa Phenoma
|
82% | 3 | 31,000 miles | 6.6 |
| 11 |
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5
Replaced by Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
|
79% | 5 | 47,850 miles | 9.2 |
| 12 |
Infinity Ecomax
|
81% | 3 | 2,000 miles | 7.3 |
| 13 |
Continental Premium Contact 6
Replaced by Continental PremiumContact 7
|
79% | 6 | 70,000 miles | 9.1 |
| 14 |
Vredestein Ultrac Vorti
Replaced by Vredestein Ultrac Pro
|
81% | 3 | 41,000 miles | 8.8 |
| 15 |
Michelin Primacy HP
Replaced by Michelin Primacy 5
|
78% | 4 | 83,000 miles | 7.9 |
| 16 |
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3
Replaced by Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
|
77% | 3 | 30,300 miles | 8.6 |
| 17 |
Landsail LS588 UHP
|
74% | 3 | 20,510 miles | 3.8 |
| 18 |
Michelin Primacy 3
Replaced by Michelin Primacy 5
|
73% | 6 | 77,648 miles | 8.3 |
| 19 |
Sava Intensa UHP 2
|
72% | 3 | 34,000 miles | 8.3 |
| 20 |
Rapid p609
|
72% | 3 | 53,100 miles | 5.5 |
| 21 |
Bridgestone Turanza 6
|
72% | 4 | 30,600 miles | 8.4 |
| 22 |
Michelin Pilot Sport 3 PS3
Replaced by Michelin Pilot Sport 5
|
70% | 3 | 56,500 miles | 8.1 |
| 23 |
Nexen N Fera SU1
Replaced by Nexen N Fera Sport SU2
|
70% | 5 | 174,000 miles | 7.1 |
| 24 |
Continental Sport Contact 2
Replaced by Continental SportContact 7
|
70% | 7 | 103,013 miles | 7.5 |
| 25 |
Pirelli PZero Nero
|
70% | 4 | 53,000 miles | 7.1 |
| 26 |
Bridgestone Turanza T005
Replaced by Bridgestone Turanza 6
|
67% | 4 | 119,671 miles | 8.6 |
| 27 |
Continental Sport Contact 5
Replaced by Continental SportContact 7
|
68% | 9 | 173,632 miles | 8.3 |
| 28 |
Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125
Replaced by Hankook Ventus Prime 4
|
64% | 3 | 21,010 miles | 8.8 |
| 29 |
Michelin Primacy 5
|
66% | 7 | 42,254 miles | 8.8 |
| 30 |
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
|
65% | 7 | 97,282 miles | 8.8 |
| 31 |
Landsail Qirin 990
|
58% | 3 | 47,100 miles | 7.9 |
| 32 |
Accelera PHI R
|
59% | 4 | 79,000 miles | 3.7 |
| 33 |
Michelin e.Primacy
|
63% | 9 | 186,234 miles | 8.2 |
| 34 |
Accelera PHI
Replaced by Accelera PHI 2
|
61% | 7 | 43,800 miles | 3.2 |
| 35 |
Dunlop Sport Maxx 050+
Replaced by Dunlop SP Sport Maxx 060+
|
53% | 4 | 102,100 miles | 6.9 |
| 36 |
Kumho Ecsta KU31
|
49% | 3 | 6,514 miles | 8.2 |
| 37 |
Michelin Primacy 4
Replaced by Michelin Primacy 5
|
45% | 3 | 31,500 miles | 8.8 |
| 38 |
Hifly HF805
|
43% | 4 | 23,600 miles | 6.3 |
Want test data as well as owner opinion? Best Summer Tires →
All Season tires
The highest rated All Season tire in 235/45 R18 is the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 - 84% from 6 owner reviews in this size.
| # | Tire | Owner rating | Reviews | Distance reviewed | TR Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
|
84% | 6 | 136,346 miles | 9.6 |
| 2 |
Michelin CrossClimate+
Replaced by Michelin CrossClimate 3
|
87% | 3 | 16,000 miles | 9.4 |
| 3 |
Hankook Kinergy 4S2
|
63% | 5 | 125,702 miles | 8.9 |
Want test data as well as owner opinion? Best All Season Tires → Test winner: Goodyear Vector All Season 4
Winter tires
The highest rated Winter tire in 235/45 R18 is the Michelin Pilot Alpin 4 - 97% from 3 owner reviews in this size. The current tire in that line is now the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5.
| # | Tire | Owner rating | Reviews | Distance reviewed | TR Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Michelin Pilot Alpin 4
Replaced by Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
|
97% | 3 | 42,000 miles | 8.3 |
| 2 |
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
|
90% | 4 | 36,550 miles | 9.5 |
| 3 |
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2
|
86% | 3 | 4,000 miles | 8.1 |
Want test data as well as owner opinion? Best Winter Tires → Test winner: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
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.
235/45 R18 EU tire label data
EU label values are declared for each individual size, so the figures here are exact for 235/45 R18 rather than a range across a model. 550 tires carry label data in this size. The most common load index is 98 (up to 750 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), Q (160 km/h). 278 tires in this size carry the 3PMSF severe snow marking.
A Best wet grip
125 tires in this size hold the top EU wet grip rating, class A. The highest scoring on Tire Reviews:
- Pirelli P Zero Winter 2 Winter 9.8
- Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 Summer 9.7
- Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 All Season 9.6
- Continental PremiumContact 7 Summer 9.5
- Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo Summer 9.5
- Michelin Pilot Sport 5 Summer 9.4
A Lowest rolling resistance
The most fuel efficient choice: 16 tires in this size reach rolling resistance class A. The highest scoring on Tire Reviews:
- Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 Summer 9.7
- Hankook Ventus Evo Summer 9.4
- Continental UltraContact NXT Summer 9.1
- Hankook Ventus Prime 4 Summer 8.8
- Michelin Primacy 4 Summer 8.8
- Bridgestone Turanza T005 Summer 8.6
67dB Quietest tires
The quietest 235/45 R18 tires are labelled at 67 dB external noise:
- Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 Summer 9.7
- Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 Winter 9.5
- Falken ZIEX ZE320 Summer 9.4
- Pirelli P Zero Summer 8.8
- BFGoodrich g Grip All Season 2 All Season 8.6
- Dunlop Blue Response TG Summer 8.5
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 235/45 R18 tires last?
Across 90 end of life reviews in this size, a typical set of tires was worn out after 20,000 miles. Half of all worn-out sets lasted between 11,000 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 235/45 R18 mean?
A 235/45 R18 tire is 235 mm wide, its sidewall is 45% of that width (106 mm) tall, and it fits a 18 inch wheel. That gives an overall diameter of roughly 669 mm.
| Section width | 235 mm |
|---|---|
| Sidewall height | 106 mm |
| Rim diameter | 18" (457 mm) |
| Overall diameter | ≈ 669 mm |
| Circumference | ≈ 2,101 mm |
| Revolutions per km | ≈ 476 |
| Revolutions per mile | ≈ 766 |
Also written as
235/45R18 235/45 ZR18 235-45-18 235 45 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 235/45 R18 tires?
The cars most often running this size in our owner reviews. Each links to the best rated tires for that exact car.
Tesla 2024 Model 3 RWD
20 reviews in this size
Tesla Model 3 LR
18 reviews in this size
Tesla Model 3 standard plus
12 reviews in this size
Honda Accord
11 reviews in this size
Toyota Camry
10 reviews in this size
Ford S Max
10 reviews in this size
Citroën DS5 2.0 Hdi
9 reviews in this size
Skoda Superb MK3 (2015 Present)
9 reviews in this size
Ford S Max Titanium X Sport
9 reviews in this size
Peugeot 407 Coupe
8 reviews in this size
Every tire reviewed in 235/45 R18
The complete record, including discontinued tires and tires with too few reviews to rank, ordered by the amount of evidence. A further 143 tires have a single review each; they count toward the totals but are not listed.
| Tire | Season | Owner rating | Reviews | Distance reviewed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continental Sport Contact 5 Replaced by Continental SportContact 7 | Summer | 68% | 9 | 173,632 miles |
| Michelin e.Primacy | Summer | 63% | 9 | 186,234 miles |
| Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 | Summer | 89% | 8 | 49,500 miles |
| Michelin Pilot Sport 4 Replaced by Michelin Pilot Sport 5 | Summer | 83% | 7 | 169,700 miles |
| Continental Sport Contact 2 Replaced by Continental SportContact 7 | Summer | 70% | 7 | 103,013 miles |
| Michelin Primacy 5 | Summer | 66% | 7 | 42,254 miles |
| Hankook Ventus Prime 4 | Summer | 65% | 7 | 97,282 miles |
| Accelera PHI Replaced by Accelera PHI 2 | Summer | 61% | 7 | 43,800 miles |
| Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 | All Season | 84% | 6 | 136,346 miles |
| Continental Premium Contact 6 Replaced by Continental PremiumContact 7 | Summer | 79% | 6 | 70,000 miles |
| Michelin Primacy 3 Replaced by Michelin Primacy 5 | Summer | 73% | 6 | 77,648 miles |
| Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 Replaced by Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 | Summer | 85% | 5 | 48,000 miles |
| Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 Replaced by Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 | Summer | 79% | 5 | 47,850 miles |
| Nexen N Fera SU1 Replaced by Nexen N Fera Sport SU2 | Summer | 70% | 5 | 174,000 miles |
| Hankook Kinergy 4S2 | All Season | 63% | 5 | 125,702 miles |
| Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 | Winter | 90% | 4 | 36,550 miles |
| Michelin Primacy HP Replaced by Michelin Primacy 5 | Summer | 78% | 4 | 83,000 miles |
| Bridgestone Turanza 6 | Summer | 72% | 4 | 30,600 miles |
| Pirelli PZero Nero | Summer | 70% | 4 | 53,000 miles |
| Bridgestone Turanza T005 Replaced by Bridgestone Turanza 6 | Summer | 67% | 4 | 119,671 miles |
| Accelera PHI R | Summer | 59% | 4 | 79,000 miles |
| Dunlop Sport Maxx 050+ Replaced by Dunlop SP Sport Maxx 060+ | Summer | 53% | 4 | 102,100 miles |
| Hifly HF805 | Summer | 43% | 4 | 23,600 miles |
| Michelin Pilot Alpin 4 Replaced by Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 | Winter | 97% | 3 | 42,000 miles |
| Petlas Velox Sport PT741 | Summer | 91% | 3 | 15,500 miles |
| Hankook Ventus V12 evo k110 Replaced by Hankook Ventus V12 evo2 | Summer | 90% | 3 | 46,020 miles |
| Giti GitiSportS2 | Summer | 90% | 3 | 1,200 miles |
| Kumho Ecsta KU39 | Summer | 89% | 3 | 30,200 miles |
| Michelin CrossClimate+ Replaced by Michelin CrossClimate 3 | All Season | 87% | 3 | 16,000 miles |
| Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 | Winter | 86% | 3 | 4,000 miles |
| Dunlop SportMaxx RT Replaced by Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 | Summer | 83% | 3 | 5,500 miles |
| Continental Sport Contact 3 Replaced by Continental SportContact 7 | Summer | 82% | 3 | 67,000 miles |
| Lassa Phenoma | Summer | 82% | 3 | 31,000 miles |
| Infinity Ecomax | Summer | 81% | 3 | 2,000 miles |
| Vredestein Ultrac Vorti Replaced by Vredestein Ultrac Pro | Summer | 81% | 3 | 41,000 miles |
| Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 Replaced by Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 | Summer | 77% | 3 | 30,300 miles |
| Landsail LS588 UHP | Summer | 74% | 3 | 20,510 miles |
| Sava Intensa UHP 2 | Summer | 72% | 3 | 34,000 miles |
| Rapid p609 | Summer | 72% | 3 | 53,100 miles |
| Michelin Pilot Sport 3 PS3 Replaced by Michelin Pilot Sport 5 | Summer | 70% | 3 | 56,500 miles |
| Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 Replaced by Hankook Ventus Prime 4 | Summer | 64% | 3 | 21,010 miles |
| Landsail Qirin 990 | Summer | 58% | 3 | 47,100 miles |
| Kumho Ecsta KU31 | Summer | 49% | 3 | 6,514 miles |
| Michelin Primacy 4 Replaced by Michelin Primacy 5 | Summer | 45% | 3 | 31,500 miles |
| Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72 | Summer | 96% | 2 | 11,000 miles |
| Continental WinterContact TS 870 P Replaced by Continental WinterContact 8 S | Winter | 94% | 2 | 30,000 miles |
| Landsail LS388 AS | All Season | 91% | 2 | 13,000 miles |
| Debica Presto UHP2 | Summer | 91% | 2 | 4,000 miles |
| Hankook iON Evo | Summer | 91% | 2 | 46,000 miles |
| Continental PremiumContact 7 | Summer | 90% | 2 | 40,000 miles |
| Uniroyal RainSport 3 Replaced by Uniroyal RainSport 5 | Summer | 90% | 2 | 13,000 miles |
| Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 Replaced by Pirelli Cinturato C3 | Summer | 89% | 2 | 11,500 miles |
| Dunlop SP WinterSport 4D Replaced by Dunlop Winter Sport 5 | Winter | 87% | 2 | 100 miles |
| Falken Azenis FK510 Replaced by Falken Azenis FK520 | Summer | 87% | 2 | 16,300 miles |
| Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS | All Season | 87% | 2 | 15,000 miles |
| Michelin CrossClimate 2 Replaced by Michelin CrossClimate 3 | All Season | 83% | 2 | 123,000 miles |
| Goodride All Season Elite Z 401 | All Season | 82% | 2 | 19,000 miles |
| Nokian PowerProof Replaced by Nokian Powerproof 1 | Summer | 80% | 2 | 21,500 miles |
| Avon ZZ5 | Summer | 78% | 2 | 9,000 miles |
| Barum Bravuris 2 Replaced by Barum Bravuris 3 | Summer | 75% | 2 | 19,000 miles |
| Pirelli CINTURATO P7 Replaced by Pirelli Cinturato C3 | Summer | 75% | 2 | 29,000 miles |
| Pirelli P Zero Replaced by Pirelli P Zero PZ5 | Summer | 71% | 2 | 25,000 miles |
| Continental ContiSportContact 5 P Replaced by Continental SportContact 7 | Summer | 70% | 2 | 10,500 miles |
| Dayton Touring 2 | Summer | 69% | 2 | 80,000 miles |
| Hankook iON Evo AS | All Season | 69% | 2 | 25,021 miles |
| Dunlop SP Sport Maxx | Summer | 67% | 2 | 21,800 miles |
| Pirelli Powergy | Summer | 64% | 2 | 23,640 miles |
| Avon ZV7 | Summer | 63% | 2 | 12,000 miles |
| Maxxis PRO R1 Replaced by Maxxis Premitra HP5 | Summer | 60% | 2 | 24,000 miles |
| Sailun ERANGE EV | Summer | 60% | 2 | 5,500 miles |
| Pirelli P 7 | Summer | 59% | 2 | 30,000 miles |
| Marangoni Mythos | Summer | 58% | 2 | 10,000 miles |
| Ovation VI 388 | Summer | 58% | 2 | 8,000 miles |
| Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO Replaced by Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 | All Season | 54% | 2 | 27,500 miles |
| Bridgestone Turanza T005 EV | Summer | 54% | 2 | 28,500 miles |
| Bridgestone Turanza EL440 | Summer | 17% | 2 | 48,323 miles |
Reviews only cover part of the market: 730 tires are made in 235/45 R18. Browse every 235/45 R18 tire →
What drivers say about their 235/45 R18 tires
The most recent owner reviews fitted in this size, in their own words.
Slides a lot when braking on wet ground or during acceleration
the main reason that I don't like this tires is that under 6 degrees they are rubbish with poor grip , in UK where is wet and cold for 6 months this tire is a bit useless
The grip is perfect wet and dry roads
Handling is perfect
The road noise is bad but maybe some of it is due to lack of sound insulation in the doors and floor
I have ordered Michelin Premecy 5 E Tires as they have Three A ratings for wet grip the lowest fuel consumption and only 69 decibels of road noise
Very good tire without any real downsides. Reasonably quiet, great handling, low rolling resistance, good wheel protection and also quite durable. Despite this not the most expensive tire on the market. Mine were made in Germany.
I really impressed by the overall performace of the tires by the low price.
Oem tires for tesla model 3 highland. Expected touring tires to last longer but these were horrendous. Granted the roads in my country Malaysia are quite bad but I was not expecting such a short lifespan. The tires are quiet and fairly comfortable but offer no confidence in the corners and wet grip is fine and definitely better than Michellin e primacys but not superb either. Will opt for an UHP tire next.
worst tires ever for hard ride and road noise seems to pickup every bump or variation on the road. I bought them because they were described as a comfort and quiet ride. They re as bad as Goodyear Eagle runflats that I had on my C5 Corvette which was transformed when I changed them to Avons which I had on my Rolls. These are on a XJ Jag XJ with air suspension and I cant wait for them to wear out so i will probably change them before and get Avons again. They are great for mileage though after 10k miles still have 5mmm tread which is great value but have spent more than the cost of the tires having everything checked on the suspension to try to soften the ride running them at 28 psi all round which has helped as there is usally only me or me and the wife in the car nowadays
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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.