Overall it was a nice experience. Towards the end of its life, the noise increased a bit and the grip noticeably worsened, especially in the last 5,000 kilometers. I used it in mixed conditions on all kinds of roads. The aquaplaning resistance in wet conditions was incredibly good. It was uncomfortable when pushed hard, but good for daily use. The price is a bit high. I used a Citroen e-C4.
195/60 R18 Tyres
Everything we know about the 195/60 R18 tyre size: 6 owner reviews covering 120,343 miles of driving, and EU label data for the tyres you can actually buy in it.
- 6owner reviews
- 120,343 milescovered on them
- 78tyres made in this size
The quick answer
| Season | Owners' pick | Owner rating | Latest test winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Michelin e.Primacy 8.2 | 66% from 3 reviews | - |
Owner picks are the highest weighted owner score in 195/60 R18; test winners come from the most recent independent test conducted in this size. The full evidence is below.
The best rated 195/60 R18 tyres
Rated only by drivers running this size. Each tyre needs at least 3 reviews in 195/60 R18 to be ranked; the order weights a tyre's score by how many reviews back it, so one glowing review cannot top a table.
Summer tyres
The highest rated Summer tyre in 195/60 R18 is the Michelin e.Primacy - 66% from 3 owner reviews in this size.
| # | Tyre | Owner rating | Reviews | Distance reviewed | TR Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Michelin e.Primacy
|
66% | 3 | 85,215 miles | 8.2 |
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TR Score is the tyre's overall Tyre Reviews rating out of 10, built from independent test results and every owner review of that tyre - not just the reviews from this car. The owner rating column is this car only.
195/60 R18 EU tyre label data
EU label values are declared for each individual size, so the figures here are exact for 195/60 R18 rather than a range across a model. 77 tyres carry label data in this size. The most common load index is 96 (up to 710 kg per tyre). Speed ratings on offer: V (240 km/h), H (210 km/h), T (190 km/h). 58 tyres in this size carry the 3PMSF severe snow marking.
A Best wet grip
16 tyres in this size hold the top EU wet grip rating, class A. The highest scoring on Tyre Reviews:
- Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 All Season 9.6
- Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ Winter 9.3
- Nokian Seasonproof 2 All Season 9.1
- Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 Summer 9
- Michelin Primacy 4+ Summer 8.8
- Michelin Primacy 4 Summer 8.8
A Lowest rolling resistance
The most fuel efficient choice: 5 tyres in this size reach rolling resistance class A. The highest scoring on Tyre Reviews:
- Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 All Season 9.4
- Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 Summer 9
- Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance Summer 8.3
- Continental EcoContact 6 Summer 7.5
- Nokian Powerproof E Summer
67dB Quietest tyres
The quietest 195/60 R18 tyres are labelled at 67 dB external noise:
- Sunny NC501 All Season 7.2
- Davanti Ecoura HP1 Summer
- Milestone Ma01 Winter
- Wanli Sc501 Winter
- Nokian Powerproof E Summer
Label values come from the EU EPREL database and apply to the EU market versions of each tyre. 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.
What does 195/60 R18 mean?
A 195/60 R18 tyre is 195 mm wide, its sidewall is 60% of that width (117 mm) tall, and it fits a 18 inch wheel. That gives an overall diameter of roughly 691 mm.
| Section width | 195 mm |
|---|---|
| Sidewall height | 117 mm |
| Rim diameter | 18" (457 mm) |
| Overall diameter | ≈ 691 mm |
| Circumference | ≈ 2,171 mm |
| Revolutions per km | ≈ 461 |
| Revolutions per mile | ≈ 741 |
Also written as
195/60R18 195/60 ZR18 195-60-18 195 60 18
Figures are calculated from the nominal size. A loaded, rolling tyre runs a few percent smaller, and true widths vary slightly between makes.
What cars use 195/60 R18 tyres?
The cars most often running this size in our owner reviews. Each links to the best rated tyres for that exact car.
Every tyre reviewed in 195/60 R18
The complete record, including discontinued tyres and tyres with too few reviews to rank, ordered by the amount of evidence. A further 3 tyres have a single review each; they count toward the totals but are not listed.
| Tyre | Season | Owner rating | Reviews | Distance reviewed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michelin e.Primacy | Summer | 66% | 3 | 85,215 miles |
Reviews only cover part of the market: 78 tyres are made in 195/60 R18. Browse every 195/60 R18 tyre →
What drivers say about their 195/60 R18 tyres
The most recent owner reviews fitted in this size, in their own words.
These tires are comfortable, quiet, and I find them very safe on both dry and wet roads. They are good at absorbing bumps in the asphalt. The noise level is low. The grip on dry roads is exemplary—braking, cornering, acceleration. On wet roads, they feel very safe.
I have no complaints. These tires are well-suited for city driving, country roads, and highways. I don't drive sportily, but as a touring tire, they are an excellent fit.
Stock tyre on the Citroën Ë-C4. I was a bit sceptical of the wet performance of an eco-tyre, but the ePrimacy have impressed me with very good grip on wet roads.
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Where this data comes from
Owner ratings are submitted through the review form on this site, naming the tyre, the size and the distance covered, and are checked by hand before publication. Test results come from independent published tyre tests indexed by size, and label values from the EU EPREL database.
About the TR Score
The Tyre Reviews Score rates each tyre 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 Tyre Reviews test is run by Jonathan Benson, who has been testing tyres independently since 2007.