215/55 R18 Tyres
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| Tyre Reviewed | Dry Grip | Wet Grip | Feedback | Handling | Wear | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michelin Primacy 5 Energy (5) | 100% | 100% | 90% | 97% | 100% | 90% |
| Pirelli Cinturato C3 (13) | 97% | 97% | 93% | 93% | 90% | 86% |
| Semperit Speed Grip 5 (3) | 93% | 97% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 83% |
| Nankang SP5 (5) | 90% | 90% | 83% | 88% | 95% | 90% |
| Nexen N Fera RU5 (3) | 87% | 87% | 83% | 83% | 90% | 97% |
| BFGoodrich g Grip All Season (1) | 90% | 80% | 90% | 100% | 80% | 70% |
| Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 (29) | 90% | 90% | 88% | 89% | 88% | 81% |
| Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen 1 (31) | 87% | 88% | 83% | 85% | 88% | 87% |
| Hankook Winter i cept evo3 (22) | 89% | 90% | 77% | 83% | 88% | 77% |
| GT Radial ClimateActive (4) | 93% | 90% | 73% | 78% | 90% | 98% |
| Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 (15) | 81% | 75% | 87% | 87% | 81% | 88% |
| Falken ZE914 (99) | 89% | 81% | 84% | 80% | 82% | 81% |
| Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 (10) | 84% | 82% | 77% | 68% | 83% | 82% |
| Continental PremiumContact 7 (54) | 92% | 92% | 82% | 83% | 75% | 74% |
| Continental AllSeasonContact 2 (48) | 84% | 86% | 77% | 78% | 78% | 88% |
| Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 (123) | 89% | 80% | 80% | 79% | 80% | 80% |
| Michelin CrossClimate 2 (143) | 86% | 82% | 76% | 74% | 82% | 84% |
| Falken ZIEX ZE914 EcoRun (95) | 85% | 81% | 81% | 82% | 77% | 76% |
| Vredestein Quatrac Pro (44) | 87% | 88% | 84% | 78% | 78% | 90% |
| Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance (254) | 86% | 84% | 76% | 78% | 73% | 85% |
| Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 (34) | 88% | 87% | 75% | 79% | 83% | 77% |
| Bridgestone Turanza T005A (10) | 82% | 76% | 75% | 75% | 85% | 86% |
| Michelin Primacy 4 (185) | 85% | 81% | 74% | 77% | 82% | 83% |
| Michelin CrossClimate SUV (21) | 86% | 86% | 77% | 75% | 71% | 81% |
| Continental UltraContact UC6 (52) | 86% | 82% | 73% | 75% | 76% | 81% |
| Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV (8) | 83% | 87% | 73% | 70% | 66% | 88% |
| Hankook Kinergy 4S 2 X (5) | 82% | 86% | 72% | 82% | 78% | 70% |
| Landsail LS588 SUV (7) | 82% | 78% | 68% | 78% | 68% | 80% |
| Kumho Ecsta PS71 (84) | 85% | 80% | 79% | 79% | 71% | 73% |
| Kumho WinterCraft WP72 (9) | 82% | 78% | 67% | 71% | 80% | 77% |
| Petlas Explero W671 (6) | 78% | 72% | 75% | 77% | 73% | 72% |
| Michelin Primacy 3 (192) | 85% | 79% | 76% | 77% | 69% | 80% |
| Nexen N Fera SU1 (145) | 82% | 75% | 74% | 75% | 71% | 79% |
| Hankook Kinergy 4S2 (62) | 81% | 81% | 72% | 74% | 76% | 74% |
| Falken FK510 SUV (9) | 83% | 84% | 66% | 82% | 66% | 73% |
| Accelera Iota ST68 (22) | 84% | 77% | 72% | 70% | 71% | 76% |
| Continental Premium Contact 2 (200) | 84% | 77% | 75% | 73% | 62% | 73% |
| Bridgestone Turanza T005 (181) | 80% | 77% | 72% | 72% | 66% | 72% |
| Nankang Cross Sport SP 9 (8) | 83% | 77% | 63% | 77% | 80% | 79% |
| Nexen N Fera Sport SU2 (17) | 81% | 77% | 77% | 76% | 58% | 67% |
| Bridgestone Turanza Eco (3) | 85% | 70% | 70% | 70% | 60% | 75% |
| Nokian Wetproof SUV (2) | 80% | 75% | 75% | 80% | 40% | 65% |
| Firestone Destination Winter SUV (1) | 70% | 70% | 60% | 60% | 70% | 60% |
| i-Link Multimatch AS (4) | 73% | 53% | 60% | 55% | 75% | 65% |
| Tigar Syneris (20) | 75% | 61% | 62% | 61% | 61% | 65% |
| Hifly HP801 (11) | 74% | 56% | 62% | 65% | 66% | 62% |
| Kormoran Gamma B2 (18) | 58% | 33% | 46% | 41% | 48% | 56% |
| Bridgestone Turanza EL440 (19) | 55% | 46% | 55% | 51% | 40% | 43% |
215/55 R18 Tyre Review Highlights
Writing about the Michelin Primacy 5 Energy
rated 100%
Replaced on my VW ID.3 Pro (204HP) the factory Continental EcoContact 6 (215/55 R18 95T), which were honestly disappointing and danger to drive due to way to soft sides. Quite strange they weren’t XL, considering how heavy this EV is...
This is why I switched to Michelin Primacy 5 Energy 99V XL with rim protection – and the difference is huge.
Grip and stability improved a lot. The car now feels extremely confident, almost like a sporty setup (even though these aren’t Pilot Sports). Cornering is perfect. I also can comfortably carry 20 km/h more through bends and the tyres just hold.
Comfort is very good, and they stay quiet on the highway. I would explain that in EVs, most of the noise comes from airflow and wind anyway, then tyres – so expectations need to be adjusted a bit. For anyone new to EV driving, it feels like a mix of:
a car (because of the tyres),
a plane (wind noise outside cabin),
a train (smooth, heavy, linear acceleration).
Also worth mentioning: they look really good. Clear “Michelin” branding, and the little Michelin Man with a raised hand almost feels like he’s greeting you every time you walk up to the car – small detail, but it genuinely improves my mood :)
Overall: big upgrade over OEM tyres – excellent handling, stability, and still great comfort.
This is why I switched to Michelin Primacy 5 Energy 99V XL with rim protection – and the difference is huge.
Grip and stability improved a lot. The car now feels extremely confident, almost like a sporty setup (even though these aren’t Pilot Sports). Cornering is perfect. I also can comfortably carry 20 km/h more through bends and the tyres just hold.
Comfort is very good, and they stay quiet on the highway. I would explain that in EVs, most of the noise comes from airflow and wind anyway, then tyres – so expectations need to be adjusted a bit. For anyone new to EV driving, it feels like a mix of:
a car (because of the tyres),
a plane (wind noise outside cabin),
a train (smooth, heavy, linear acceleration).
Also worth mentioning: they look really good. Clear “Michelin” branding, and the little Michelin Man with a raised hand almost feels like he’s greeting you every time you walk up to the car – small detail, but it genuinely improves my mood :)
Overall: big upgrade over OEM tyres – excellent handling, stability, and still great comfort.
tyre reviewed on 2026-05-21 08:16:49
Writing about the Kumho Ecsta PS71
rated 37%
Tyres were brand new. Part of the tread separated from the carcass at 18,000km. Is not an impact damage. Can clearly see is a separation and not a cut.
tyre reviewed on 2026-05-06 09:06:11
Writing about the Pirelli Cinturato C3
rated 100%
Got these to replace standard Bridgestone turanza 005A. Did 4 wheel allignment as well. Initial impressions quieter, handling is great, dry and wet during late winter in the UK and early spring, comfort better even those turanza 005a was SL and these are XL. Perfect tyre, my only concern is that fuel economy dropped about 25% which I can't explain. Motorway averages 42mpg, previously it was 56. I've inflated them to what car manual says to 36psi, but manual assumes the tyres are SL. Wondering maybe XL ones need higher pressure to compensate, but can't find any info about this. Also confuses me that people were saying XL is stiffer ride, in my case totally the opposite.
tyre reviewed on 2026-04-12 12:13:08
Writing about the Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6
rated 94%
Replaced Goodyear vector4season gen-2 SUV. A lot better when cornering, excellent dry braking, very detailed feeling. Traveled on snowstorm with motorway covered on slush on 110-120km/h and felt very confident. Also tested on deeper snow without any problems. I don't like a little buzz noise when rolling on bad tarmac. I would like it more comfort. Overall an excellent tyre -better than Goodyear- in a very good price. I think the definition "summerish all season tire" fits perfect
tyre reviewed on 2026-04-01 05:36:35
Writing about the GT Radial ClimateActive
rated 83%
I fitted this tyre on a new Fiat 600 hybrid, straight at car delivery, replacing the OE summer Goodyear's. I therefore have no benchmark compared to the summer OE's.
Fitted in early December, i had the chance to drive them on dry, wet and also some snow due to latest weather conditions.
the tyre was superb in all levels of grip. it is also very quiet and comfortable, despite the 18 inch and (relative) low aspect ratio.
Handling is soft and with delayed response, but i attribute this more to the car overall soft suspensions and chassis settings, rather than the tyre itself.
A very good tyre at a fantastic price point. And apparently the press agrees with me.
Well done GT!
Fitted in early December, i had the chance to drive them on dry, wet and also some snow due to latest weather conditions.
the tyre was superb in all levels of grip. it is also very quiet and comfortable, despite the 18 inch and (relative) low aspect ratio.
Handling is soft and with delayed response, but i attribute this more to the car overall soft suspensions and chassis settings, rather than the tyre itself.
A very good tyre at a fantastic price point. And apparently the press agrees with me.
Well done GT!
tyre reviewed on 2026-02-16 09:31:24
Writing about the Nexen N Fera SU1
rated 51%
Car less than two years old with less than 6k miles already front tyres down to 1mm above wear bads and cracking on edge of tyre. The rear have 3mm left will change the four together for an different brand. Very disappointed and unsure whether a warranty claim would result in a positive outcome.
tyre reviewed on 2026-01-02 14:32:07
Writing about the Kumho WinterCraft WP72
rated 84%
I bought these tyres mainly on budget (by experience I don't believe in extra expensive tyres were much better in daily use than one grade lower ones) but finally I found them to be very close or equal to a premium tyre. Very good grip on dry and wet road, (there was no snow yet) and very high level of comfort. Rolling resistance is low and probably these are the lowest noise winter tyres I have ever had. It's a surprise and I am completely satisfied with this purchase.
tyre reviewed on 2025-11-17 13:20:41
Writing about the Hankook Kinergy 4S2
rated 74%
Lifetime: used for 56.000 km and remaining tread depth was about 3mm
Grip on dry and wet: no problem in general, on 186 HP and harder acceleration from standstill the tyre slips a bit. In the wet same. On normal driving no problems on dry, on heavy rain.
Grip on snow: drove in heavy snowing with the road complete covered by snow and I was able to drive with 50..60 kmh. Climbed steper road covered by a bit of snow with no problem. Maneuvering in parkings where snow was about 5 cm or more with no problem.
Grip on dry and wet: no problem in general, on 186 HP and harder acceleration from standstill the tyre slips a bit. In the wet same. On normal driving no problems on dry, on heavy rain.
Grip on snow: drove in heavy snowing with the road complete covered by snow and I was able to drive with 50..60 kmh. Climbed steper road covered by a bit of snow with no problem. Maneuvering in parkings where snow was about 5 cm or more with no problem.
tyre reviewed on 2025-11-08 18:14:34
Writing about the Hankook Kinergy 4S 2 X
rated 62%
The tires performed very well during the first year and the winter season. However, in the second season, when they had already reached 15,000 miles, driving safely in the snow became impossible. The car constantly slipped and it was impossible to climb even the slightest incline. The tires perform well in both wet and dry conditions, but in snow, they were a disaster.
tyre reviewed on 2025-11-05 03:38:27
Writing about the Nokian Wetproof SUV
rated 56%
I bought it in 2021 in Germany. It was written made in russia. Quality was very bad, cracks on the surface, deformation (waves on the edges, edges worn out). I don´t understand anything in the tires. My mechanic said, it´s about quality, I need to change it urgently.
tyre reviewed on 2025-10-15 08:04:16
Writing about the Michelin CrossClimate 2
rated 84%
Used on a VW ID3 EV much better than the original Bridgestone tyres but a little less efficient 5-7% range drop.
tyre reviewed on 2025-10-14 14:01:13
Writing about the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen 1
rated 62%
The tyre loses grip on cold, wet roads. On my rear-wheel-drive car, it tends to slide in corners, so I have to drive more carefully than usual. At lower temperatures, the rubber hardens, which reduces both grip and comfort. Because of these issues, I found the tyres unsafe and decided to replace them.
On the positive side, they offer good steering response (a bit stiffer sides), are fairly quiet, and feel comfortable, but only when the temperature stays above 5 °C
On the positive side, they offer good steering response (a bit stiffer sides), are fairly quiet, and feel comfortable, but only when the temperature stays above 5 °C
tyre reviewed on 2025-09-30 12:58:56
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