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255/40 R18 Tires
Everything we know about the 255/40 R18 tire size: 81 owner reviews covering 814,841 miles of driving, and EU label data for the tires you can actually buy in it.
- 81owner reviews
- 814,841 milescovered on them
- 323tires made in this size
The quick answer
| Season | Owners' pick | Owner rating | Latest test winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 9.2 Current version: Michelin Pilot Sport S 5 | 91% from 3 reviews | - |
Owner picks are the highest weighted owner score in 255/40 R18; test winners come from the most recent independent test conducted in this size. The full evidence is below.
The best rated 255/40 R18 tires
Rated only by drivers running this size. Each tire needs at least 3 reviews in 255/40 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 255/40 R18 is the Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 - 91% from 3 owner reviews in this size. The current tire in that line is now the Michelin Pilot Sport S 5.
| # | Tire | Owner rating | Reviews | Distance reviewed | TR Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Michelin Pilot Sport PS2
Replaced by Michelin Pilot Sport S 5
|
91% | 3 | 61,000 miles | 9.2 |
| 2 |
Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport
|
89% | 4 | 25,500 miles | 8.9 |
| 3 |
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2
Replaced by Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
|
89% | 3 | 33,000 miles | 8.5 |
| 4 |
Vredestein Ultrac Sessanta
Replaced by Vredestein Ultrac Pro
|
84% | 5 | 49,350 miles | 9.2 |
| 5 |
Bridgestone Potenza RE050A
Replaced by Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
|
60% | 3 | 24,000 miles | 7.1 |
Want test data as well as owner opinion? Best Summer Tires →
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.
255/40 R18 EU tire label data
EU label values are declared for each individual size, so the figures here are exact for 255/40 R18 rather than a range across a model. 218 tires carry label data in this size. The most common load index is 99 (up to 775 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). 77 tires in this size carry the 3PMSF severe snow marking.
A Best wet grip
60 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
- Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport All Season 9.6
- Continental PremiumContact 7 Summer 9.5
- Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo Summer 9.5
- Hankook Ventus Evo Summer 9.4
A Lowest rolling resistance
The most fuel efficient choice: 8 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
- Michelin Pilot Sport 5 Summer 9.4
- Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 Summer 9.2
- Bridgestone Turanza T005 Summer 8.6
- Pirelli CINTURATO P7 Summer 8.4
68dB Quietest tires
The quietest 255/40 R18 tires are labelled at 68 dB external noise:
- Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 Summer 9.7
- Hankook Ventus Evo Summer 9.4
- Sailun Atrezzo ZSR2 Summer 8.9
- Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 Summer 8.9
- Pirelli P Zero Summer 8.8
- Hankook Ventus Prime 4 Summer 8.8
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 255/40 R18 tires last?
Across 15 end of life reviews in this size, a typical set of tires was worn out after 16,314 miles. Half of all worn-out sets lasted between 6,000 miles and 17,000 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 255/40 R18 mean?
A 255/40 R18 tire is 255 mm wide, its sidewall is 40% of that width (102 mm) tall, and it fits a 18 inch wheel. That gives an overall diameter of roughly 661 mm.
| Section width | 255 mm |
|---|---|
| Sidewall height | 102 mm |
| Rim diameter | 18" (457 mm) |
| Overall diameter | ≈ 661 mm |
| Circumference | ≈ 2,077 mm |
| Revolutions per km | ≈ 481 |
| Revolutions per mile | ≈ 775 |
Also written as
255/40R18 255/40 ZR18 255-40-18 255 40 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 255/40 R18 tires?
The cars most often running this size in our owner reviews. Each links to the best rated tires for that exact car.
Jaguar XJR
3 reviews in this size
BMW 330i
3 reviews in this size
BMW 3 series
3 reviews in this size
BMW 330D Touring
3 reviews in this size
BMW 320D M Sport
3 reviews in this size
BMW E46 3 Series
3 reviews in this size
BMW M3
3 reviews in this size
Lexus IS200
2 reviews in this size
BMW 330e
2 reviews in this size
BMW E36 328i Sport
2 reviews in this size
Every tire reviewed in 255/40 R18
The complete record, including discontinued tires and tires with too few reviews to rank, ordered by the amount of evidence. A further 45 tires have a single review each; they count toward the totals but are not listed.
| Tire | Season | Owner rating | Reviews | Distance reviewed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vredestein Ultrac Sessanta Replaced by Vredestein Ultrac Pro | Summer | 84% | 5 | 49,350 miles |
| Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport | Summer | 89% | 4 | 25,500 miles |
| Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 Replaced by Michelin Pilot Sport S 5 | Summer | 91% | 3 | 61,000 miles |
| Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 Replaced by Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 | Summer | 89% | 3 | 33,000 miles |
| Bridgestone Potenza RE050A Replaced by Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo | Summer | 60% | 3 | 24,000 miles |
| Dunlop SP Sport Maxx | Summer | 95% | 2 | 23,000 miles |
| Nexen N Fera SU1 Replaced by Nexen N Fera Sport SU2 | Summer | 84% | 2 | 2,000 miles |
| Continental Sport Contact 5 Replaced by Continental SportContact 7 | Summer | 83% | 2 | 22,000 miles |
| Bridgestone Potenza Sport Replaced by Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo | Summer | 79% | 2 | 19,500 miles |
| Bridgestone Potenza RE050 | Summer | 75% | 2 | 47,000 miles |
| Continental PremiumContact 7 | Summer | 75% | 2 | 39,000 miles |
| Pirelli CINTURATO P7 Replaced by Pirelli Cinturato C3 | Summer | 73% | 2 | 0 miles |
| Accelera PHI Replaced by Accelera PHI 2 | Summer | 67% | 2 | 25,100 miles |
| Yokohama Advan Sport V105 Replaced by Yokohama Advan Sport V107 | Summer | 66% | 2 | 14,000 miles |
Reviews only cover part of the market: 323 tires are made in 255/40 R18. Browse every 255/40 R18 tire →
What drivers say about their 255/40 R18 tires
The most recent owner reviews fitted in this size, in their own words.
Beautiful tire to drive on, felt smooth, responsive and very comfortable while be capable when required and offering excellent confidence through winter in the low temps and wet roads. Sadly while spirited driving was rare, the have lasted very poorly on my E350d - full alignment carried out before installing them, they lasted 16,437 miles and I have cords showing on both nearside inner edges despite the rest of the tread having up to 4mm, alignment was done in November 25 and July 26, all correct, tires fitted Dec 25, August 26 ruined.
Very good tires, good quality for the price, totally reccomend them ! Used on a Mercedes E Klass 2014
Dry Handling and Cornering is amazing. Inspires confidence. Fares well in the wet for UUHP tire. Wear is fast on extreme torque usage. Well worth it though!
Conti MC7 is excellent in wet conditions. In dry conditions, it is very good although it would not be on par with UUHP tires like GY Eagle F1 Supersport. Definitely an upgrade from Michelin Pilot Sport 4 ZP which were the OE tires. Treadwear life is amazing.
I’ve always fitted Bridgestone and this is the first time trying Westlake ZuperAce z-007. I can hardly tell the difference in any way except the price. I plan to fit Westlake now every time I want new tires.
After 20.000kms the rears are around 4mm tread depth while the fronts are around 6mm, my g21 330d is quite torquey and heavy car so i didnt expect too much in terms of wear, but i still expected atleast 40.000kms considering i dont really push the car too much, i will maybe get another 10-15k on them and overall the tires have been ok, wet grip and stability has been really impressive, altho the tires were used in the summer mostly, a bit dissapointed with the noise considering how soft the sidewalls are, previous tires were bridgestone turanza t6 and those were extremely quiet.
Overall im slightly dissapointed in wear and noise considering these are really expensive premium brand tires that are more touring biased.
Will definately opt for similar tire next time just something that has better noise and wear.
Overall im slightly dissapointed in wear and noise considering these are really expensive premium brand tires that are more touring biased.
Will definately opt for similar tire next time just something that has better noise and wear.
Tires have been on a fortnight and 300 mmiles, but car is undriveable at fast speeds and anything over 60mph feels odd and I wouldn't want to have to take evasive action at anything over 50mph, temperatures are under 5 degrees c so it isn't that but it feels like the tirewalls are jelly, they are however quiet and comfy. It hasn't snowed yet to test the snow grip.
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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.