If you're just driving in traffic, it's a good tire, but on wet grass and snow, it's terrible. At least not recommended for an SUV
265/60 R18 Tires
Everything we know about the 265/60 R18 tire size: 1 independent tire tests conducted in this exact size, 72 owner reviews covering 1,342,590 miles of driving, and EU label data for the tires you can actually buy in it.
- 72owner reviews
- 1,342,590 milescovered on them
- 1tests in this size
- 409tires made in this size
The quick answer
| Season | Owners' pick | Owner rating | Latest test winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Season | Michelin Latitude Cross 8.4 | 88% from 3 reviews | - |
| Summer | Bridgestone Dueler HT 684 7.3 | 78% from 6 reviews | Continental ContiSportContact 5 SUV 8.5 2018 All Road 265/60 R18 4x4 Tire Test |
Owner picks are the highest weighted owner score in 265/60 R18; test winners come from the most recent independent test conducted in this size. The full evidence is below.
Independent tire tests in 265/60 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 265/60 R18 - 1 in total, newest first.
Summer tire tests
| Year | Test | Winner | Tires tested |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 2018 All Road 265/60 R18 4x4 Tire Test | Continental ContiSportContact 5 SUV | 8 |
The best rated 265/60 R18 tires
Rated only by drivers running this size. Each tire needs at least 3 reviews in 265/60 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.
All Season tires
The highest rated All Season tire in 265/60 R18 is the Michelin Latitude Cross - 88% from 3 owner reviews in this size.
| # | Tire | Owner rating | Reviews | Distance reviewed | TR Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Michelin Latitude Cross
|
88% | 3 | 45,030 miles | 8.4 |
| 2 |
Toyo A23
|
77% | 3 | 33,700 miles | 6.4 |
| 3 |
Continental TerrainContact AT
Replaced by Continental TerrainContact AT2
|
72% | 3 | 20,500 miles | 8.9 |
| 4 |
Dunlop Grandtrek AT20
|
56% | 5 | 54,060 miles | 5.7 |
Want test data as well as owner opinion? Best All Season Tires → Test winner: Goodyear Vector All Season 4
Summer tires
The highest rated Summer tire in 265/60 R18 is the Bridgestone Dueler HT 684 - 78% from 6 owner reviews in this size.
| # | Tire | Owner rating | Reviews | Distance reviewed | TR Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Bridgestone Dueler HT 684
|
78% | 6 | 262,500 miles | 7.3 |
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.
265/60 R18 EU tire label data
EU label values are declared for each individual size, so the figures here are exact for 265/60 R18 rather than a range across a model. 269 tires carry label data in this size. The most common load index is 110 (up to 1,060 kg per tire). Speed ratings on offer: 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). 144 tires in this size carry the 3PMSF severe snow marking.
A Best wet grip
31 tires in this size hold the top EU wet grip rating, class A. The highest scoring on Tire Reviews:
- Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV Summer 9.3
- Nokian Seasonproof 2 All Season 9.1
- Falken Azenis FK520 Summer 9.1
- Toyo Proxes Sport 2 Summer 9.1
- Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 Winter 8.9
- Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV Summer 8.9
A Lowest rolling resistance
The most fuel efficient choice: 7 tires in this size reach rolling resistance class A. The highest scoring on Tire Reviews:
- Continental VikingContact 8 Winter 9.2
- Falken Azenis FK520 Summer 9.1
- Dunlop Blue Response TG Summer 8.5
- Hankook Dynapro HT All Season 6.6
- Hankook Dynapro HP2 Summer 6.6
- Prinx XLAB Comfort EV Summer 5.1
68dB Quietest tires
The quietest 265/60 R18 tires are labelled at 68 dB external noise:
- Falken Azenis FK520 Summer 9.1
- Nokian Powerproof 2 Summer 8.8
- Michelin X Ice Snow+ Winter 8.5
- Pirelli Ice Zero FR Winter 7.7
- Accelera 651 Sport Summer 6.7
- Accelera Iota ST68 Summer 6.6
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 265/60 R18 tires last?
Across 12 end of life reviews in this size, a typical set of tires was worn out after 40,000 miles. Half of all worn-out sets lasted between 1,500 miles and 44,000 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 265/60 R18 mean?
A 265/60 R18 tire is 265 mm wide, its sidewall is 60% of that width (159 mm) tall, and it fits a 18 inch wheel. That gives an overall diameter of roughly 775 mm.
| Section width | 265 mm |
|---|---|
| Sidewall height | 159 mm |
| Rim diameter | 18" (457 mm) |
| Overall diameter | ≈ 775 mm |
| Circumference | ≈ 2,435 mm |
| Revolutions per km | ≈ 411 |
| Revolutions per mile | ≈ 661 |
Also written as
265/60R18 265/60 ZR18 265-60-18 265 60 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 265/60 R18 tires?
The cars most often running this size in our owner reviews. Each links to the best rated tires for that exact car.
Ford Ranger
10 reviews in this size
Mitsubishi Shogun 3.2Ltr Diesel LWB
4 reviews in this size
Toyota Hilux
4 reviews in this size
Jeep Grand Cherokee
3 reviews in this size
Isuzu DMAX
3 reviews in this size
Lexus GX460
3 reviews in this size
Mitsubishi Pajero
3 reviews in this size
Mitsubishi Shogun sport
3 reviews in this size
Toyota Hilux 2.8
2 reviews in this size
Lincoln Navigator
2 reviews in this size
Every tire reviewed in 265/60 R18
The complete record, including discontinued tires and tires with too few reviews to rank, ordered by the amount of evidence. A further 42 tires have a single review each; they count toward the totals but are not listed.
| Tire | Season | Owner rating | Reviews | Distance reviewed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgestone Dueler HT 684 | Summer | 78% | 6 | 262,500 miles |
| Dunlop Grandtrek AT20 | All Season | 56% | 5 | 54,060 miles |
| Michelin Latitude Cross | All Season | 88% | 3 | 45,030 miles |
| Toyo A23 | All Season | 77% | 3 | 33,700 miles |
| Continental TerrainContact AT Replaced by Continental TerrainContact AT2 | All Season | 72% | 3 | 20,500 miles |
| Bridgestone Turanza 6 | Summer | 89% | 2 | 48,000 miles |
| Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV | Summer | 88% | 2 | 150,000 miles |
| Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus Replaced by Pirelli Scorpion XTM AT | All Season | 76% | 2 | 21,500 miles |
| Goodyear Wrangler All Terrain Adventure Replaced by Goodyear Wrangler Outbound AT | All Season | 72% | 2 | 60,000 miles |
| Kumho Solus KL21 | All Season | 60% | 2 | 54,900 miles |
Reviews only cover part of the market: 409 tires are made in 265/60 R18. Browse every 265/60 R18 tire →
What drivers say about their 265/60 R18 tires
The most recent owner reviews fitted in this size, in their own words.
I have no idea who cleared this tire at Toyota to be mounted from factory on my 2026 Hilux Invincible but it is an abysmal tire. In South of France in the Pyrenees during summer (!) the understeer is absurd (even with different tire pressures) and rightout dangerous, not to mention wet handling... I think this tire was mounted to meet European emission standards because I would not even mount these tires on my worst enemies car. Maybe in America where roads are straight it might fair well, but on European twisty roads it is pure horror. I have nothing good to say about this tires. Went to a Falken Wilpeak A/T3WA AT tire that SHOULD be worse since it's an A/T but what.a.difference. Do not, I repeat, DO NOT buy this tire if you live in Europe, you will cry.
Don not get if you have an SUV.
I´m from Argentina, and bought my Chevrolet Trailblazer 2.8 Duramax 2026. If you don´t know the model, its sort of a 4Runner but built by Chevrolet in Brazil. Anyways, we had the 2020 model year, which came from factory with the Bridgestone Dueler H/T 684. Which were fine, not the greatest grip but a pretty solid tire. The 2026 model year came with the Good Year Wrangler Territory H/T. We mostly do city commute but also a lot of gravel roads which get muddy. Obviously, these aren´t at all off-roady tires, but they come standard in a body on frame suv. We´ve done around 16.000 mi with them and already broke 2 (steel mesh ruptured on both because of puncture, which lead to a huge lump on the tread), and had 6 (yes 6) punctures. Mainly because of the main channels being so wide. This of course, happens when you take it a little off road on to a gravel road, however, we also own a Toyota Corolla with michelin primacy 5 installed and never had any issues (same roads). Also, the tire compound is too soft, its creasing with 16.000 mi !! On road, they perform well, plenty of grip and pretty quiet. If you are considering them for an SUV, I wouldn´t recommend them at all. I understand I´m "abusing" them because it´s not their intended use, but any tire should be able to handle an unpaved road. Truly horrible. My tire size is 265/60 R18. Hope this helps!
Best in class for an midsize SUV but when it reaches to 3 years also 85000 the tires started to slide it became hardened don’t stick to the road when accelerating also because I parked my car outside in the sun most of the days .
Very good performance especially in the snow. However, longevity is not the best. Previous set did just over 20,000 miles
These are one of the default AT tires for a reason. I haven't used these off road extensively but they have seen a few rock covered trails and plenty of rough gravel roads with no issues. Mud traction is just OK but of course these aren't mud tires. Snow, slush, and even deep snow traction has been great, but grip on ice and hard packed snow is much less impressive and reminds you these aren't proper winter tires. This might be a compromise most AT tires make, but it's bad enough I wouldn't recommend these for someone who just wants all weather performance for a street driven truck/SUV. If you need a durable do anything on/off road tire, especially in warmer and drier climates, these would be a great option.
The tires are on a 2020 Ford Explorer 4/WD 3.0L Twin Turbo. Just put them on in mid-October 2025 (purchased the vehicle earlier in the year, so these are the first winter tires on it). Living in the Northwest part of Montana, we get challenging winter weather and these tires have been a pleasure to have on the vehicle. By our standards, it has been a mild winter so far (only 22 inches of snow and unseasonably warm temperatures, day and night). However, we have had considerable rain and these tires have performed admirably, getting excellent traction and braking with no hydroplaning whatsoever. Our road is one lane with large pot holes, making getting off of the road to allow another car to go by a possibly scary situation. Again, no issues with traction or braking. Not much else to say, as I mentioned I would buy them again. Come spring, I'll be putting the Nokian Outpost nATs on the vehicle until October 2026 rolls around.
Second set of these on a Mercedes GLC. Absolutely perfect and can’t fault them in any way. (but haven’t used in winter weather beyond light snow and frosty roads). Get minimum 30k+ of even wear front and back. Very quiet even when worn. With 4WD, they offer more grip than I can ever use.
Have stood light off-roading and plenty of kerb bumping without any damage. I would now not buy anything else.
Have stood light off-roading and plenty of kerb bumping without any damage. I would now not buy anything else.
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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.