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225/60 R18 Tyres

Everything we know about the 225/60 R18 tyre size: 2 independent tyre tests conducted in this exact size, 106 owner reviews covering 1,560,635 miles of driving, and EU label data for the tyres you can actually buy in it.

  • 106owner reviews
  • 1,560,635 milescovered on them
  • 2tests in this size
  • 539tyres made in this size
225/60 R18 To scale, mm
Ø 727 225 135 18" 135

The quick answer

The quick answer - 225/60 R18
Season Owners' pick Owner rating Latest test winner
Summer Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV 9.3 91% from 3 reviews Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV 9.3 2020 ViBilagare SUV Tyre Test
All Season Dunlop Grandtrek ST30 7.2 69% from 8 reviews -
Winter - - Continental WinterContact TS 870 P 9.3 2023 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test

Owner picks are the highest weighted owner score in 225/60 R18; test winners come from the most recent independent test conducted in this size. The full evidence is below.

Independent tyre tests in 225/60 R18

Tyres 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 225/60 R18 - 2 in total, newest first.

Winter tyre tests

Winter tyre tests conducted in 225/60 R18
Year Test Winner Tyres tested
2023 2023 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test Continental WinterContact TS 870 P 10

Summer tyre tests

Summer tyre tests conducted in 225/60 R18
Year Test Winner Tyres tested
2020 2020 ViBilagare SUV Tyre Test Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV 8

The best rated 225/60 R18 tyres

Rated only by drivers running this size. Each tyre needs at least 3 reviews in 225/60 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 225/60 R18 is the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV - 91% from 3 owner reviews in this size.

Summer tyres ranked by owner rating in 225/60 R18
# Tyre Owner rating Reviews Distance reviewed TR Score
1 Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV 91% 3 110,013 miles 9.3
2 Michelin Latitude Sport Replaced by Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV 81% 3 85,015 miles 6.6
3 Avon ZX7 75% 3 10,100 miles 7.3
4 Bridgestone Alenza 001 52% 6 146,000 miles 6.1
5 Continental EcoContact 6 Replaced by Continental EcoContact 7 48% 5 15,200 miles 7.5

Want test data as well as owner opinion? Best Summer Tyres →

All Season tyres

The highest rated All Season tyre in 225/60 R18 is the Dunlop Grandtrek ST30 - 69% from 8 owner reviews in this size.

All Season tyres ranked by owner rating in 225/60 R18
# Tyre Owner rating Reviews Distance reviewed TR Score
1 Dunlop Grandtrek ST30 69% 8 169,020 miles 7.2

Want test data as well as owner opinion? Best All Season Tyres → Test winner: Goodyear Vector All Season 4

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.

225/60 R18 EU tyre label data

EU label values are declared for each individual size, so the figures here are exact for 225/60 R18 rather than a range across a model. 388 tyres carry label data in this size. The most common load index is 104 (up to 900 kg per tyre). Speed ratings on offer: Y (300 km/h), 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). 214 tyres in this size carry the 3PMSF severe snow marking.

A Best wet grip

72 tyres in this size hold the top EU wet grip rating, class A. The highest scoring on Tyre Reviews:

A Lowest rolling resistance

The most fuel efficient choice: 18 tyres in this size reach rolling resistance class A. The highest scoring on Tyre Reviews:

67dB Quietest tyres

The quietest 225/60 R18 tyres are labelled at 67 dB external noise:

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.

How long do 225/60 R18 tyres last?

Across 30 end of life reviews in this size, a typical set of tyres was worn out after 26,255 miles. Half of all worn-out sets lasted between 13,000 miles and 35,000 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 225/60 R18 mean?

A 225/60 R18 tyre is 225 mm wide, its sidewall is 60% of that width (135 mm) tall, and it fits a 18 inch wheel. That gives an overall diameter of roughly 727 mm.

225/60 R18 nominal dimensions
Section width225 mm
Sidewall height135 mm
Rim diameter18" (457 mm)
Overall diameter≈ 727 mm
Circumference≈ 2,285 mm
Revolutions per km≈ 438
Revolutions per mile≈ 704

Also written as

225/60R18 225/60 ZR18 225-60-18 225 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.

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Every tyre reviewed in 225/60 R18

The complete record, including discontinued tyres and tyres with too few reviews to rank, ordered by the amount of evidence. A further 48 tyres have a single review each; they count toward the totals but are not listed.

All tyres reviewed in 225/60 R18
Tyre Season Owner rating Reviews Distance reviewed
Dunlop Grandtrek ST30 All Season 69% 8 169,020 miles
Bridgestone Alenza 001 Summer 52% 6 146,000 miles
Continental EcoContact 6 Replaced by Continental EcoContact 7 Summer 48% 5 15,200 miles
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV Summer 91% 3 110,013 miles
Michelin Latitude Sport Replaced by Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV Summer 81% 3 85,015 miles
Avon ZX7 Summer 75% 3 10,100 miles
Michelin CrossClimate SUV Replaced by Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV All Season 88% 2 35,200 miles
Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV Summer 85% 2 35,858 miles
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 Winter 80% 2 25,500 miles
General Grabber GT Plus Summer 80% 2 43,829 miles
Vredestein Wintrac Xtreme Replaced by Vredestein Wintrac Pro Winter 80% 2 22,000 miles
Vredestein Quatrac Pro Replaced by Vredestein Quatrac Pro 2 All Season 77% 2 9,000 miles
Uniroyal RainExpert 3 Replaced by Uniroyal RainExpert 5 Summer 75% 2 20,000 miles
GT Radial Savero SUV Summer 72% 2 22,500 miles
Pirelli Scorpion Verde Summer 72% 2 16,500 miles
Yokohama Geolandar G055 Blue Earth Summer 70% 2 26,000 miles
Maxtrek INGENS A1 Summer 64% 2 28,000 miles
Bridgestone Dueler HP Sport Summer 64% 2 50,000 miles
Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 Replaced by Bridgestone Blizzak 6 Winter 54% 2 28,255 miles
Yokohama Bluearth E51 Summer 46% 2 37,000 miles
Toyo Open Country UT Summer 42% 2 6,000 miles

Reviews only cover part of the market: 539 tyres are made in 225/60 R18. Browse every 225/60 R18 tyre →

What drivers say about their 225/60 R18 tyres

The most recent owner reviews fitted in this size, in their own words.

27%
Joyroad Grand Tourer Ht 225/60 R18 Toyota RAV4 12,000 miles October 17, 2026

Baught Joy Road HT summer tire 5 month ago size 225 60 R18 ...Do not go for price, it's cheap but this tire has poor quality get u trouble on road so do not go for price go for quality pay little extra more but do not take risk for any JOY ROAD tire.

79%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P 225/60 R18 Toyota RAV4 30,000 miles October 7, 2026

The tyres have done well on mixed roads. Motorway, minor roads and forestry haul roads. I suspect they are too focused on winter for our climate. Snow is infrequent. All weather or all-season might be better for wet weather and warm summers.
They may have done 44,000 miles. I bought car with these tyres on at 20,000 miles and they were not new then.

64%
Michelin Primacy Tour AS 225/60 R18 Ford Maverick 86,000 miles October 1, 2026

I’ve gone through two sets of these tires. I live in a hot climate, no snow and sometimes a lot of rain. It handles really well in the rain. I’ve gone 123mph with them. I’ve had punctures like 6 times and they’ve always been patchable without an issue.
I think they are great tires. They don’t last as long as the defender series but I think they work better in the rain.

10%
Bridgestone Alenza 001 225/60 R18 Ford Kuga 4,000 miles October 1, 2026

What ever you do, do not buy these tyres. After driving just 5,000 km, all four tires had identical, catastrophic structural carcass failure (delamination/belt separation).
Attached figure tells the story.
To be clear:
Tire Pressures: Checked regularly and kept consistently between 2.6 and 2.8 bar.
Vehicle Condition: Inspected directly by an authorized main dealer, suspension, alignment, and vehicle geometry are fine.
Road: Around 1000km during summer time on dirt road and the rest in normal city conditions on paved road.

To make matters worse, Bridgestone customer service has completely ignored all complaints and claim the road. Just wondering should a premium tyre be in this condition after 1000km on unpaved road. On Bridgestone case apparently yes..!

80%
Bridgestone Alenza 001 225/60 R18 Lexus NX 300h 53,000 miles September 30, 2026

ive had them since 2019 till end of sept 2026 they are really solid when it comes to wear and tear

95%
Pirelli P Zero AS Plus 3 225/60 R18 Subaru Outback 5,000 miles September 7, 2026

My priorities were quiet tyres, that were predictable and consistent across dry and wet conditions in spring, summer, and fall. I've found the Pirellis to be stable and consistent in the dry and wet, and I've never experienced any aquaplaning at highway speeds (up to 110 kph). I drive sedately, so I can't comment on limit handling behaviour.

Compared to the stock Yokohama tyres that were on the Subaru Outback from factory, the Pirellis were more quiet, and provided a far more stable base for the car under braking and turning. The stability meant that I could apply throttle more smoothly through corners rather than waiting for the car to settle first. The stock tyres felt "squishy" under-load where the Pirellis feels solid.

These tyres are not used in snow and ice. The lowest ambient temperatures they experienced was around 3C at highway speeds, and I did not notice a substantial change in how the tyres responded to acceleration, braking, or turning.

The best compliment that I can offer these tyres is that ever since I've put them on my vehicle, I've rarely thought about them, and I haven't reconsidered my purchase decision.

91%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 225/60 R18 Lexus NX 300h 26,255 miles September 3, 2026
better and quieter in road noise than the Michelin, braking on rain or snow is very reassuring, they really 'hold' and grip the car on the road
83%
General Grabber GT Plus 225/60 R18 Honda CRV 24,124 miles August 31, 2026

Having driven nearly 24,000+ miles on these tyres on my Honda CR-V since November 2022, I'm thoroughly impressed. Compared to other tyres I've used like Pirelli Scorpion Verde& Goodyear Wrangler HP All Weather, they balance durability & refinement exceptionally well. They handle Nairobi's demanding roads & highway drives easily, with outstanding wet grip. Cabin noise remains low & ride comfort stays smooth. Performance hasn't faded after almost 3 years. Exceptional value & would definitely buy them again.

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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.

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