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235/40 R18 Tyres

Everything we know about the 235/40 R18 tyre size: 6 independent tyre tests conducted in this exact size, 654 owner reviews covering 6,253,756 miles of driving, and EU label data for the tyres you can actually buy in it.

  • 654owner reviews
  • 6,253,756 milescovered on them
  • 6tests in this size
  • 668tyres made in this size
235/40 R18 To scale, mm
Ø 645 235 94 18" 94

The quick answer

The quick answer - 235/40 R18
Season Owners' pick Owner rating Latest test winner
Summer Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 9.2 Current version: Michelin Pilot Sport S 5 95% from 9 reviews Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 8.6 2016 Sport Auto UHP Summer Tyre Test
Winter - - Continental WinterContact TS 850 P 8.9 2016 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test

Owner picks are the highest weighted owner score in 235/40 R18; test winners come from the most recent independent test conducted in this size. The full evidence is below.

Independent tyre tests in 235/40 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 235/40 R18 - 6 in total, newest first.

Winter tyre tests

Winter tyre tests conducted in 235/40 R18
Year Test Winner Tyres tested
2016 2016 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test Continental WinterContact TS 850 P 6

The best rated 235/40 R18 tyres

Rated only by drivers running this size. Each tyre needs at least 3 reviews in 235/40 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 235/40 R18 is the Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 - 95% from 9 owner reviews in this size. The current tyre in that line is now the Michelin Pilot Sport S 5.

Summer tyres ranked by owner rating in 235/40 R18
# Tyre Owner rating Reviews Distance reviewed TR Score
1 Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 Replaced by Michelin Pilot Sport S 5 95% 9 119,000 miles 9.2
2 Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric Replaced by Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 90% 14 149,118 miles 8.9
3 Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 92% 6 25,310 miles 9.7
4 Nokian zLine Replaced by Nokian Powerproof 1 97% 3 26,000 miles 7.9
5 Nankang AR 1 95% 3 33,000 miles 6.5
6 Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 Replaced by Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 84% 22 293,227 miles 8.5
7 Michelin Pilot Sport 4 Replaced by Michelin Pilot Sport 5 84% 16 225,250 miles 9.3
8 Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport 86% 8 29,700 miles 8.9
9 Continental SportContact 7 88% 5 28,378 miles 9.7
10 Michelin Pilot Sport 3 PS3 Replaced by Michelin Pilot Sport 5 84% 10 76,102 miles 8.1
11 Bridgestone Adrenalin RE002 Replaced by Bridgestone Potenza Adrenalin RE005 87% 5 32,375 miles 8.6
12 Falken ZE912 Replaced by Falken ZIEX ZE320 83% 15 151,530 miles 8
13 Bridgestone Potenza RE050A Replaced by Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo 84% 10 135,300 miles 7.1
14 Debica Presto UHP2 90% 3 18,000 miles 8.2
15 Continental ContiSportContact 5 P Replaced by Continental SportContact 7 89% 3 42,500 miles 8.5
16 Continental Sport Contact 6 Replaced by Continental SportContact 7 89% 3 18,500 miles 9.3
17 Kormoran Kormoran UHP 89% 3 17,000 miles 7
18 Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 Replaced by Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 84% 6 24,000 miles 8.6
19 Uniroyal RainSport 3 Replaced by Uniroyal RainSport 5 83% 7 50,500 miles 7.7
20 Vredestein Ultrac Satin 87% 3 6,200 miles 7.7
21 Hankook Ventus V12 evo k110 Replaced by Hankook Ventus V12 evo2 87% 3 20,000 miles 8.2
22 Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance Replaced by Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 85% 4 86,000 miles 8.3
23 Michelin Pilot Sport Replaced by Michelin Pilot Sport S 5 86% 3 93,000 miles 8.1
24 Hankook Ventus Prime 4 86% 3 56,000 miles 8.8
25 Continental PremiumContact 7 86% 3 15,732 miles 9.5
26 Kumho Ecsta KU39 86% 3 14,200 miles 8.2
27 Bridgestone Adrenalin RE003 Replaced by Bridgestone Potenza Adrenalin RE005 83% 4 53,125 miles 8.5
28 Landsail LS588 UHP 81% 8 40,511 miles 3.8
29 Roadstone Eurovis Sport 04 82% 4 30,500 miles 6.8
30 Vredestein Ultrac Sessanta Replaced by Vredestein Ultrac Pro 81% 6 72,000 miles 9.2
31 Accelera 651 Sport XTRA 83% 3 5,150 miles -
32 Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S Replaced by Michelin Pilot Sport S 5 82% 4 623,500 miles 9.4
33 Falken Azenis FK510 Replaced by Falken Azenis FK520 80% 4 30,212 miles 8.5
34 Pirelli P Zero PZ4 Replaced by Pirelli P Zero PZ5 81% 3 35,000 miles 9
35 Vredestein Ultrac Vorti Replaced by Vredestein Ultrac Pro 79% 7 53,020 miles 8.8
36 Bridgestone Potenza Sport Replaced by Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo 78% 4 27,450 miles 9.3
37 Michelin Pilot Sport 5 77% 7 61,000 miles 9.4
38 Nankang NS2R 77% 5 12,750 miles 6.3
39 Bridgestone Potenza RE001 78% 3 65,000 miles 7
40 Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 Replaced by Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 76% 11 88,134 miles 9.2
41 GT Radial Champiro HPY Replaced by GT Radial SportActive 2 77% 3 26,000 miles 7.5
42 Yokohama ADVAN APEX V601 77% 3 30,653 miles 6.3
43 Pirelli P Zero Replaced by Pirelli P Zero PZ5 76% 6 41,000 miles 8.8
44 Nankang Sportnex AS2+ Replaced by Nankang Sportnex AS3 76% 3 17,000 miles 7.2
45 Falken FK452 Replaced by Falken Azenis FK520 75% 6 65,125 miles 7.8
46 Toyo Proxes TR1 75% 3 17,000 miles 6.8
47 Dunlop SportMaxx RT Replaced by Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 74% 6 57,000 miles 8.2
48 Nexen N8000 74% 3 26,900 miles 7.2
49 Pirelli CINTURATO P7 Replaced by Pirelli Cinturato C3 74% 6 126,700 miles 8.4
50 Dunlop SP Sport 01 Replaced by Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 73% 5 109,389 miles 7.1
51 Achilles 123S 72% 3 12,000 miles 6.7
52 Pirelli PZero Rosso 68% 3 34,000 miles 6.6
53 Uniroyal RainSport 2 Replaced by Uniroyal RainSport 5 69% 4 33,311 miles 8.8
54 Primewell Sport 910 67% 3 5,400 miles 7.6
55 Toyo Proxes T1 Sport Replaced by Toyo Proxes T1 Sport+ 67% 3 34,500 miles 7.4
56 Pirelli P Zero Nero GT 67% 3 24,000 miles 6.7
57 Avon ZZ5 69% 7 45,000 miles 8.2
58 Toyo T1R Replaced by Toyo Proxes T1 Sport+ 66% 3 1,350 miles 7.6
59 Bridgestone Potenza S001 Replaced by Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo 65% 3 14,142 miles 8.5
60 Marangoni Mythos 69% 8 51,500 miles 6
61 Pace ALVENTI Pace 66% 4 11,000 miles 6.1
62 Accelera PHI Replaced by Accelera PHI 2 65% 3 45,000 miles 3.2
63 Continental Sport Contact 3 Replaced by Continental SportContact 7 67% 6 57,000 miles 8
64 Dunlop SP Sport Maxx 63% 4 85,000 miles 6.5
65 Continental Sport Contact 5 Replaced by Continental SportContact 7 64% 11 68,010 miles 8.3
66 Kumho Ecsta KU31 55% 3 7,530 miles 8.2
67 Federal SS595 SUPER STEEL 58% 5 33,040 miles 5.4
68 Continental Sport Contact 2 Replaced by Continental SportContact 7 59% 9 134,800 miles 7.5
69 Altenzo Comforter 58% 7 36,504 miles 7.4
70 Dunlop SP Sport 9000 47% 3 22,000 miles 6.6
71 Triangle TR968 51% 4 28,400 miles 4.3
72 Kumho Ecsta LE Sport 45% 3 44,030 miles 7.2
73 Autogrip F107 49% 4 35,000 miles 3.9
74 Avon ZV7 41% 3 21,000 miles 6.8
75 Fullrun HP199 35% 6 24,700 miles 4.1

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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.

235/40 R18 EU tyre label data

EU label values are declared for each individual size, so the figures here are exact for 235/40 R18 rather than a range across a model. 446 tyres carry label data in this size. The most common load index is 95 (up to 690 kg per tyre). 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), Q (160 km/h). 172 tyres in this size carry the 3PMSF severe snow marking.

A Best wet grip

108 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: 2 tyres in this size reach rolling resistance class A. The highest scoring on Tyre Reviews:

67dB Quietest tyres

The quietest 235/40 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 235/40 R18 tyres last?

Across 85 end of life reviews in this size, a typical set of tyres was worn out after 12,500 miles. Half of all worn-out sets lasted between 6,000 miles and 20,000 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 235/40 R18 mean?

A 235/40 R18 tyre is 235 mm wide, its sidewall is 40% of that width (94 mm) tall, and it fits a 18 inch wheel. That gives an overall diameter of roughly 645 mm.

235/40 R18 nominal dimensions
Section width235 mm
Sidewall height94 mm
Rim diameter18" (457 mm)
Overall diameter≈ 645 mm
Circumference≈ 2,027 mm
Revolutions per km≈ 493
Revolutions per mile≈ 794

Also written as

235/40R18 235/40 ZR18 235-40-18 235 40 18

Figures are calculated from the nominal size. A loaded, rolling tyre runs a few percent smaller, and true widths vary slightly between makes.

Comparing two sizes? Use the tyre size calculator →

Every tyre reviewed in 235/40 R18

The complete record, including discontinued tyres and tyres with too few reviews to rank, ordered by the amount of evidence. A further 159 tyres have a single review each; they count toward the totals but are not listed.

All tyres reviewed in 235/40 R18
Tyre Season Owner rating Reviews Distance reviewed
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 Replaced by Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 Summer 84% 22 293,227 miles
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 Replaced by Michelin Pilot Sport 5 Summer 84% 16 225,250 miles
Falken ZE912 Replaced by Falken ZIEX ZE320 Summer 83% 15 151,530 miles
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric Replaced by Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 Summer 90% 14 149,118 miles
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 Replaced by Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 Summer 76% 11 88,134 miles
Continental Sport Contact 5 Replaced by Continental SportContact 7 Summer 64% 11 68,010 miles
Michelin Pilot Sport 3 PS3 Replaced by Michelin Pilot Sport 5 Summer 84% 10 76,102 miles
Bridgestone Potenza RE050A Replaced by Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo Summer 84% 10 135,300 miles
Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 Replaced by Michelin Pilot Sport S 5 Summer 95% 9 119,000 miles
Continental Sport Contact 2 Replaced by Continental SportContact 7 Summer 59% 9 134,800 miles
Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport Summer 86% 8 29,700 miles
Landsail LS588 UHP Summer 81% 8 40,511 miles
Marangoni Mythos Summer 69% 8 51,500 miles
Uniroyal RainSport 3 Replaced by Uniroyal RainSport 5 Summer 83% 7 50,500 miles
Vredestein Ultrac Vorti Replaced by Vredestein Ultrac Pro Summer 79% 7 53,020 miles
Michelin Pilot Sport 5 Summer 77% 7 61,000 miles
Avon ZZ5 Summer 69% 7 45,000 miles
Altenzo Comforter Summer 58% 7 36,504 miles
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 Summer 92% 6 25,310 miles
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 Replaced by Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 Summer 84% 6 24,000 miles
Vredestein Ultrac Sessanta Replaced by Vredestein Ultrac Pro Summer 81% 6 72,000 miles
Pirelli P Zero Replaced by Pirelli P Zero PZ5 Summer 76% 6 41,000 miles
Falken FK452 Replaced by Falken Azenis FK520 Summer 75% 6 65,125 miles
Dunlop SportMaxx RT Replaced by Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 Summer 74% 6 57,000 miles
Pirelli CINTURATO P7 Replaced by Pirelli Cinturato C3 Summer 74% 6 126,700 miles
Continental Sport Contact 3 Replaced by Continental SportContact 7 Summer 67% 6 57,000 miles
Fullrun HP199 Summer 35% 6 24,700 miles
Continental SportContact 7 Summer 88% 5 28,378 miles
Bridgestone Adrenalin RE002 Replaced by Bridgestone Potenza Adrenalin RE005 Summer 87% 5 32,375 miles
Nankang NS2R Summer 77% 5 12,750 miles
Dunlop SP Sport 01 Replaced by Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 Summer 73% 5 109,389 miles
Federal SS595 SUPER STEEL Summer 58% 5 33,040 miles
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance Replaced by Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 Summer 85% 4 86,000 miles
Bridgestone Adrenalin RE003 Replaced by Bridgestone Potenza Adrenalin RE005 Summer 83% 4 53,125 miles
Roadstone Eurovis Sport 04 Summer 82% 4 30,500 miles
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S Replaced by Michelin Pilot Sport S 5 Summer 82% 4 623,500 miles
Falken Azenis FK510 Replaced by Falken Azenis FK520 Summer 80% 4 30,212 miles
Bridgestone Potenza Sport Replaced by Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo Summer 78% 4 27,450 miles
Uniroyal RainSport 2 Replaced by Uniroyal RainSport 5 Summer 69% 4 33,311 miles
Pace ALVENTI Pace Summer 66% 4 11,000 miles
Dunlop SP Sport Maxx Summer 63% 4 85,000 miles
Triangle TR968 Summer 51% 4 28,400 miles
Autogrip F107 Summer 49% 4 35,000 miles
Nokian zLine Replaced by Nokian Powerproof 1 Summer 97% 3 26,000 miles
Nankang AR 1 Summer 95% 3 33,000 miles
Debica Presto UHP2 Summer 90% 3 18,000 miles
Continental ContiSportContact 5 P Replaced by Continental SportContact 7 Summer 89% 3 42,500 miles
Continental Sport Contact 6 Replaced by Continental SportContact 7 Summer 89% 3 18,500 miles
Kormoran Kormoran UHP Summer 89% 3 17,000 miles
Vredestein Ultrac Satin Summer 87% 3 6,200 miles
Hankook Ventus V12 evo k110 Replaced by Hankook Ventus V12 evo2 Summer 87% 3 20,000 miles
Michelin Pilot Sport Replaced by Michelin Pilot Sport S 5 Summer 86% 3 93,000 miles
Hankook Ventus Prime 4 Summer 86% 3 56,000 miles
Continental PremiumContact 7 Summer 86% 3 15,732 miles
Kumho Ecsta KU39 Summer 86% 3 14,200 miles
Accelera 651 Sport XTRA Summer 83% 3 5,150 miles
Pirelli P Zero PZ4 Replaced by Pirelli P Zero PZ5 Summer 81% 3 35,000 miles
Bridgestone Potenza RE001 Summer 78% 3 65,000 miles
GT Radial Champiro HPY Replaced by GT Radial SportActive 2 Summer 77% 3 26,000 miles
Yokohama ADVAN APEX V601 Summer 77% 3 30,653 miles
Nankang Sportnex AS2+ Replaced by Nankang Sportnex AS3 Summer 76% 3 17,000 miles
Toyo Proxes TR1 Summer 75% 3 17,000 miles
Nexen N8000 Summer 74% 3 26,900 miles
Achilles 123S Summer 72% 3 12,000 miles
Pirelli PZero Rosso Summer 68% 3 34,000 miles
Primewell Sport 910 Summer 67% 3 5,400 miles
Toyo Proxes T1 Sport Replaced by Toyo Proxes T1 Sport+ Summer 67% 3 34,500 miles
Pirelli P Zero Nero GT Summer 67% 3 24,000 miles
Toyo T1R Replaced by Toyo Proxes T1 Sport+ Summer 66% 3 1,350 miles
Bridgestone Potenza S001 Replaced by Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo Summer 65% 3 14,142 miles
Accelera PHI Replaced by Accelera PHI 2 Summer 65% 3 45,000 miles
Kumho Ecsta KU31 Summer 55% 3 7,530 miles
Dunlop SP Sport 9000 Summer 47% 3 22,000 miles
Kumho Ecsta LE Sport Summer 45% 3 44,030 miles
Avon ZV7 Summer 41% 3 21,000 miles
Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo Summer 98% 2 3,786 miles
Nokian Z G2 Replaced by Nokian Powerproof 1 Summer 97% 2 16,000 miles
Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 Replaced by Hankook Ventus Evo Summer 96% 2 100 miles
Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 Summer 96% 2 12,120 miles
Sumitomo HTR Z5 Summer 95% 2 9,000 miles
Neuton NT5000 Summer 92% 2 5,000 miles
Davanti DX640 Summer 91% 2 212 miles
BFGoodrich gForce Profiler 2 Summer 91% 2 25,000 miles
Falken Azenis FK520 Summer 91% 2 22,000 miles
Accelera Alpha Summer 90% 2 20,010 miles
Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72 Summer 90% 2 850 miles
Falken ZIEX ZE914 EcoRun Replaced by Falken ZIEX ZE320 Summer 88% 2 50,035 miles
Avon ZZ3 Replaced by Avon ZZ5 Summer 88% 2 10,000 miles
Pirelli PZero Corsa System Summer 86% 2 500 miles
Continental ExtremeContact Sport Replaced by Continental ExtremeContact Sport 02 Summer 84% 2 19,000 miles
Uniroyal RainSport 5 Summer 83% 2 500 miles
Continental MaxContact MC7 Summer 83% 2 10,993 miles
Vredestein Wintrac Pro Winter 83% 2 34,000 miles
Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun Replaced by Falken ZIEX ZE320 Summer 83% 2 100 miles
Sava Intensa UHP 2 Summer 81% 2 300 miles
Continental ContiMaxContact MC6 Summer 81% 2 17,350 miles
Nokian PowerProof Replaced by Nokian Powerproof 1 Summer 77% 2 1,500 miles
Three A Farroad FRD 26 Summer 77% 2 9,000 miles
Falken Eurowinter HS449 Winter 76% 2 12,000 miles
Nexen N Fera SU4 Summer 76% 2 38,000 miles
Achilles ATR Sport 2 Summer 74% 2 10,012 miles
Three A P606 Summer 74% 2 19,500 miles
Dunlop SP Sport Maxx GT Summer 71% 2 5,500 miles
Firestone RoadHawk Replaced by Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN Summer 71% 2 9,015 miles
Continental ExtremeContact Sport 02 Summer 71% 2 5,075 miles
Dunlop SP Sport Maxx TT Replaced by Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 Summer 69% 2 20,000 miles
Lassa Impetus Sport Summer 68% 2 20,030 miles
Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 Replaced by Hankook Ventus Evo Summer 66% 2 21,000 miles
Jinyu YU61 Summer 65% 2 1,500 miles
Radar Dimax R8 Replaced by Radar Dimax R8+ Summer 63% 2 510 miles
Nexen N6000 Summer 61% 2 10,000 miles
Davanti Protoura Sport Summer 57% 2 200 miles
Riken Riken UHP Summer 56% 2 2,500 miles
Nitto NT555 G2 Summer 55% 2 6,000 miles
Landsail LS988 Summer 54% 2 900 miles
Kumho IZen KW27 Winter 50% 2 10,000 miles
Primewell PZ900 Summer 47% 2 22,000 miles
Neuton NT8000 Summer 46% 2 17,000 miles
GT Radial Champiro UHP1 Summer 44% 2 6,200 miles
Haida HD921 Summer 29% 2 2,100 miles

Reviews only cover part of the market: 668 tyres are made in 235/40 R18. Browse every 235/40 R18 tyre →

What drivers say about their 235/40 R18 tyres

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

80%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport 235/40 R18 MINI Cooper S 3,250 miles October 28, 2026

On road it's like having a semislick which is capable of handling water showers like an UHP tyre. On track you can feel it's not a semislick, but you can enjoy a stable performance allowing you 100% of fun with 80% lap time or something like that.
On the road wear on external shoulder is high, on track it's really impressive lap after lap.

79%
Linglong Sport Master 235/40 R18 18,641 miles October 24, 2026

I literally dont have anything to complain about. For the price, I don't think you can get more value for your money.

Good grip, never had a slip, not in dry nor wet circumstances.
I've had tyres that cost 3x more money that dont feel nowhere near as premium.

88%
Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72 235/40 R18 Audi 1.8T Quattro 250 miles October 23, 2026

Bought them to replace Hankook ventus prime 4 (Touring type of tyres), did a bunch of research before buying, they were really cheap ! So i bought them, you notice the difference in handling and cornering immediately, yes they are UHP and they deliver on that, not that the hankook's were inferior but the Kumhos are a different experience during fast cornering. I drive mainly on mountain passes, they stick like glue on the tarmac they hold well on the wet, haven't drove hard yet on really heavy rain but they seem to do great, no aquaplaning as of now. Sidewalls are not hard as a rock but they aren't soft, they don't deform during cornering, riding on them is nice and comfortable. The only negative as a first impression is this, went from a 68db tyre to a 71db on the highway noise is significant worse with those Kumho, you can feel and hear every imperfection of the road, if you care about the noise buy the version with the foam inside I think they call it K version or something.

81%
Vredestein Ultrac Pro 235/40 R18 Ford Focus ST250 6,000 miles October 23, 2026

I've had them for two summers and about 10k kms on a Ford Focus ST250. When I was buying them I was looking for good tires at a fair price and these were the newest model available at the time.

Dry: In the dry they have good traction, predictable handlings and good comfort for a UHP tire. Breakaway is communicated well and they don't surprise you out of nowhere. Lift of oversteer is easily achieved and controlled. They do wheelspin a bit in first gear if you are a bit more enthusiastic with the throttle but that's expected on a more powerful fwd car.

Wet: They have good and predictable grip in the wet, good aquaplaning resistance and stop quite well.

Others: Rim guard is somewhere in the middle, not as big as Bridgestone but better than Hankook. Sidewall design is good, comfort and noise are good for a uhp tire. Wear has also been good for me, I expect to change them due to age and not wear but then again I don't do that many miles a year.

It's a tire I like and would recommend. Price to performance is good. Would consider buying. I got their Wintrac Pro Plus to try this winter so I've been satisfied with Vredesteins as a whole.

81%
Falken Azenis FK520 235/40 R18 Mazda 6 22,000 miles October 18, 2026

Excellent tyres cheaper than PS4's with better grip. Did get a puncture in one but repaired and still good 👍🏾

79%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P 235/40 R18 Honda Civic Hybrid Sport Touring 8,000 miles October 17, 2026

I've driven the tyres in the winter, but on roads devoid of snow and ice so I can't comment on that. They made me feel very secure, however, I have to say that they are far too sporty for my driving style and needs. They carry a lot of responsibility for my decision to buy the car, as they are very comfortable, quiet and make the car feel very surefooted and responsive in the dry and in the wet.
There is one gripe, though, they have absolutely no rim protection, so I blame them for all the scratching on my wheels. I would expect more from a tyre of this class from a reputable brand, and, honestly, it is a strong enough reason (albeit the only one) for me not to buy them again. In every other aspect they are brilliant, they even equal summer tyres in fuel consumption.

87%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 235/40 R18 Honda Civic Hybrid Sport Touring 10,000 miles October 17, 2026

This is the sportiest summer tyre I've ever driven (with the possible exception of Goodyear Assymetric 2), and I am not a very sporty driver anymore ... they just came with the car. They are very responsive and, in the mostly non-extreme circumstances i have put them in, stick to the surface very well in the dry and in the wet, which is not at all surprising. What is, though, is how comfortable and quiet they are. I am using them on a Honda Civic Hybrid and they are contributing to a very comfortable ride even on very rough roads, handling them better than my old Citroen C5. Wet grip is a totally different experience from my last ichelins 25 years ago which made me steer away from the brand ever since.
I basically use the car on motorways, but some local winding B roads sometimes tease me into giving the car a workout and the tyres are very secure (although I cannot say I reach any sort of limit with them).

94%
Sumitomo HTR Z5 235/40 R18 Ford Focus 2.0 TDCI Titanium 7,000 miles October 16, 2026

Think they are worth the money would definitely buy them again and knowing they are made by the same factory as Dunlop shows

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