I haven’t had a chance to drive to the end of life cause I sold my car. I remember being quite happy with them.
I bought Nokians for my current car that I drive now. Excellent winter tires. However I understand that from 2022 Nokian is manufacturing tires in china for the market that I live in. I believe that I will switch to Michelin winter tires from next season as Nokian quality dropped for market of south east Europe.
235/60 R18 Tyres
Everything we know about the 235/60 R18 tyre size: 8 independent tyre tests conducted in this exact size, 203 owner reviews covering 3,346,921 miles of driving, and EU label data for the tyres you can actually buy in it.
- 203owner reviews
- 3,346,921 milescovered on them
- 8tests in this size
- 769tyres made in this size
The quick answer
| Season | Owners' pick | Owner rating | Latest test winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Pirelli Scorpion Verde 7.3 | 88% from 5 reviews | - |
| All Season | Nokian WeatherProof SUV 8 Current version: Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV | 92% from 3 reviews | Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV 8.5 2024 Motor SUV All Season Tyre Test |
| Winter | Vredestein Wintrac 4 Extreme 8.2 | 84% from 5 reviews | Pirelli Scorpion Winter 3 8.5 2026 Al Volante Winter Tyre Test |
Owner picks are the highest weighted owner score in 235/60 R18; test winners come from the most recent independent test conducted in this size. The full evidence is below.
Independent tyre tests in 235/60 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 235/60 R18 - 8 in total, newest first.
Winter tyre tests
| Year | Test | Winner | Tyres tested |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2026 Al Volante Winter Tyre Test | Pirelli Scorpion Winter 3 | 6 |
| 2025 | 2025 Friction Winter Tyre Test | Continental VikingContact 8 | 8 |
| 2025 | The BEST Studded Tyres for 2025 | Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 SUV | 8 |
| 2023 | 2023 Tyre Reviews SUV Winter Tyre Test Tyre Reviews test | Continental WinterContact TS 870 P | 9 |
| 2018 | 2018 AZ SUV Winter Tyre Test | Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 | 9 |
| 2018 | 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance SUV Gen 1 | 10 |
All Season tyre tests
| Year | Test | Winner | Tyres tested |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2024 Motor SUV All Season Tyre Test | Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV | 9 |
| 2018 | 2018 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test | Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV | 8 |
The best rated 235/60 R18 tyres
Rated only by drivers running this size. Each tyre needs at least 3 reviews in 235/60 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 235/60 R18 is the Pirelli Scorpion Verde - 88% from 5 owner reviews in this size.
| # | Tyre | Owner rating | Reviews | Distance reviewed | TR Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
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88% | 5 | 227,000 miles | 7.3 |
| 2 |
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87% | 3 | 250,000 miles | - |
| 3 |
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77% | 6 | 18,440 miles | 6.7 |
| 4 |
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75% | 4 | 80,000 miles | 5.8 |
| 5 |
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58% | 4 | 88,011 miles | 6.6 |
| 6 |
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47% | 3 | 45,526 miles | 6.8 |
| 7 |
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54% | 5 | 60,000 miles | 7 |
Want test data as well as owner opinion? Best Summer Tyres →
All Season tyres
The highest rated All Season tyre in 235/60 R18 is the Nokian WeatherProof SUV - 92% from 3 owner reviews in this size. The current tyre in that line is now the Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV.
| # | Tyre | Owner rating | Reviews | Distance reviewed | TR Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
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92% | 3 | 14,010 miles | 8 |
| 2 |
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86% | 5 | 92,513 miles | 6.8 |
| 3 |
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76% | 4 | 40,000 miles | 6.4 |
| 4 |
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72% | 12 | 283,000 miles | 4.9 |
| 5 |
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51% | 3 | 78,072 miles | 6.4 |
Want test data as well as owner opinion? Best All Season Tyres → Test winner: Goodyear Vector All Season 4
Winter tyres
The highest rated Winter tyre in 235/60 R18 is the Vredestein Wintrac 4 Extreme - 84% from 5 owner reviews in this size.
| # | Tyre | Owner rating | Reviews | Distance reviewed | TR Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
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84% | 5 | 73,033 miles | 8.2 |
| 2 |
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84% | 5 | 125,250 miles | 7.3 |
| 3 |
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75% | 5 | 82,500 miles | 8.5 |
Want test data as well as owner opinion? Best Winter Tyres → Test winner: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
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.
235/60 R18 EU tyre label data
EU label values are declared for each individual size, so the figures here are exact for 235/60 R18 rather than a range across a model. 544 tyres carry label data in this size. The most common load index is 107 (up to 975 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). 308 tyres in this size carry the 3PMSF severe snow marking.
A Best wet grip
93 tyres in this size hold the top EU wet grip rating, class A. The highest scoring on Tyre Reviews:
- Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 Summer 9.7
- Continental PremiumContact 7 Summer 9.5
- Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ Winter 9.3
- Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2 Winter 9.3
- Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV Summer 9.3
- Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72 Summer 9.2
A Lowest rolling resistance
The most fuel efficient choice: 28 tyres in this size reach rolling resistance class A. The highest scoring on Tyre Reviews:
- Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72 Summer 9.2
- Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 Summer 9.2
- Continental Premium Contact 6 Summer 9.1
- Falken Azenis FK520 Summer 9.1
- Pirelli Scorpion Summer 9
- Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN Summer 8.6
67dB Quietest tyres
The quietest 235/60 R18 tyres are labelled at 67 dB external noise:
- Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV Winter 9.3
- Pirelli Scorpion Summer 9
- Giti Control P10 Summer 8.5
- Dunlop Blue Response TG Summer 8.5
- Yokohama BluEarth XT AE61 Summer 7.9
- Yokohama Advan dB V552 Summer 7.3
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 235/60 R18 tyres last?
Across 50 end of life reviews in this size, a typical set of tyres was worn out after 25,000 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 235/60 R18 mean?
A 235/60 R18 tyre is 235 mm wide, its sidewall is 60% of that width (141 mm) tall, and it fits a 18 inch wheel. That gives an overall diameter of roughly 739 mm.
| Section width | 235 mm |
|---|---|
| Sidewall height | 141 mm |
| Rim diameter | 18" (457 mm) |
| Overall diameter | ≈ 739 mm |
| Circumference | ≈ 2,322 mm |
| Revolutions per km | ≈ 431 |
| Revolutions per mile | ≈ 693 |
Also written as
235/60R18 235/60 ZR18 235-60-18 235 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 235/60 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 235/60 R18
The complete record, including discontinued tyres and tyres with too few reviews to rank, ordered by the amount of evidence. A further 89 tyres have a single review each; they count toward the totals but are not listed.
| Tyre | Season | Owner rating | Reviews | Distance reviewed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season | All Season | 72% | 12 | 283,000 miles |
| Nexen N Fera RU1 | Summer | 77% | 6 | 18,440 miles |
| Pirelli Scorpion Verde | Summer | 88% | 5 | 227,000 miles |
| Goodyear Wrangler HP AllWeather | All Season | 86% | 5 | 92,513 miles |
| Vredestein Wintrac 4 Extreme | Winter | 84% | 5 | 73,033 miles |
| Nokian W RG2 SUV | Winter | 84% | 5 | 125,250 miles |
| Nokian WR SUV 3 Replaced by Nokian WR SUV 4 | Winter | 75% | 5 | 82,500 miles |
| Accelera Iota | Summer | 54% | 5 | 60,000 miles |
| Nexen Roadian GTX | All Season | 76% | 4 | 40,000 miles |
| Pirelli Scorpion Zero | Summer | 75% | 4 | 80,000 miles |
| Pirelli PZero Rosso | Summer | 58% | 4 | 88,011 miles |
| Nokian WeatherProof SUV Replaced by Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV | All Season | 92% | 3 | 14,010 miles |
| Continental Eco Contact 5 SUV | Summer | 87% | 3 | 250,000 miles |
| Continental CrossContact LX Sport | All Season | 51% | 3 | 78,072 miles |
| Kumho Crugen HP91 | Summer | 47% | 3 | 45,526 miles |
| Kumho Road Venture APT KL51 Replaced by Kumho Road Venture HT | All Season | 95% | 2 | 27,000 miles |
| Sailun Terramax CVR | Summer | 90% | 2 | 8,000 miles |
| Avon Ranger HTT | Summer | 90% | 2 | 33,000 miles |
| Pirelli Scorpion AS Plus 3 Replaced by Pirelli Scorpion AS 4 | All Season | 89% | 2 | 35,000 miles |
| Continental ContiSportContact 5 SUV | Summer | 89% | 2 | 31,000 miles |
| Maxxis MA SW Victra Snow SUV | Winter | 85% | 2 | 14,000 miles |
| General Grabber UHP | Summer | 82% | 2 | 53,000 miles |
| Bridgestone Dueler All Terrain AT002 | All Season | 82% | 2 | 15,300 miles |
| Continental Winter Contact TS 850 P SUV | Winter | 80% | 2 | 5,000 miles |
| Goodyear Wrangler AP Discontinued | All Season | 79% | 2 | 51,000 miles |
| Michelin Latitude Sport 3 Replaced by Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV | Summer | 79% | 2 | 33,600 miles |
| Michelin CrossClimate 2 Replaced by Michelin CrossClimate 3 | All Season | 79% | 2 | 92,000 miles |
| Michelin CrossClimate SUV Replaced by Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV | All Season | 78% | 2 | 9,000 miles |
| Yokohama BluEarth RV02 | Summer | 77% | 2 | 50,000 miles |
| Vredestein Quatrac Pro Replaced by Vredestein Quatrac Pro 2 | All Season | 74% | 2 | 5,500 miles |
| Kumho Solus KL21 | All Season | 67% | 2 | 81,000 miles |
| Falken Ziex ZE001 AS | All Season | 64% | 2 | 32,216 miles |
| Zeta Azura | Summer | 63% | 2 | 1,000 miles |
| Uniroyal RainExpert 3 SUV | Summer | 62% | 2 | 20,000 miles |
| Hankook Dynapro HP RA23 | Summer | 56% | 2 | 25,027 miles |
| Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Replaced by Goodyear Vector All Season 4 | All Season | 54% | 2 | 13,900 miles |
Reviews only cover part of the market: 769 tyres are made in 235/60 R18. Browse every 235/60 R18 tyre →
What drivers say about their 235/60 R18 tyres
The most recent owner reviews fitted in this size, in their own words.
Great tyre for casual driving. Very good in the wet, almost as good as a winter tyre in the snow. Great combination of grip levels in Poland's weather conditions (hot summers and mild winters with harsh, snowy and frosty days every now and then). In extremely snowy conditions with a very strong crosswind you could feel them struggle a bit at speeds above 70 mph, but other than that a solid, versatile tyre.
Exceptional comfort levels, but a tad loud compared to either the Pirelli Scorpion or the Michelin Latitude Tour HP tyres of the same size.
Bad ply seperations, bad traction in wet and snow, and had 2 blow out completely on road. They had half tread life left, and the correct pressure in tires pre blow out. Absolute garbage! My advice spend 30% more and get a good U.S.A. made tire.
Generally quite tyre on my kia carnival, soft and comfortable ride with good enough control (not too wobly, given the relatively heavy car). However I notice there are lots rubber chunks missing / dents on the tread on the front tyres, suspect the tread compound is too soft. Back tyres are fine. Noise also relatively good on smooth surface. Overall good enough tyres for daily drive but perhaps not the best if you are expecting very long durability.
Compared to stock tires on a 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe these Pirelli Scorpion AS plus 3 tires are night and day better. Because of their solid sure footed feeling on the pavement I remember them initially feeling almost heavier? But more planted and in contact with the road, wet or dry. The tire holds up well when cornering at highway speeds and I just feel more confident in their ability to keep me on the road in most conditions. I have not had the opportunity to test their winter/snow performance as due to the poor performance of the stock tires, I had already invested in a set of Blizzack snow tires and switched off during the winter months, however, the way they handle water, I feel confident they would perform in the top tier of all season tires. I consider my snow tires to be "noisy", not this Pirelli tire which I have put over 30k miles on and the tread looks like I have barely used them. Overall I am very impressed with their performance on this vehicle and this was my first experience with Pirelli. I would not hesitate to recommend them for your Santa Fe in New England weather conditions.
Switching over from Crossclimate 2. Driving around 30,000 km/year. Premium Contact 7 has great handling and much less roll in the corners. The performance in the wet is really good to the point I'm excited for the rainy weather. So far, I've driven around 3,000 km with them, mostly in dry and they perform great - they give the car so much control.
Unfortunately, they feel extremely loud. Especially on the coarse Danish asphalt it feels excessive. When there is a new smooth asphalt, it's perfectly fine, but otherwise there is a constant, noticeable sound coming out of them.
I guess depending on what you're looking for in the tire Premium Contact 7 could be an amazing. If you're after good handling, safety and great performance in the rain, you'll be happy with these. But if you're looking for quiet touring tire, look somewhere else.
Firstly, these are great tires with excellent grip, making them a solid upgrade from my old PremiumContact 6s. Secondly, they make a noticeable howling noise at low speeds up to 60 km/h. I expected less noise from premium tires, but they probably just need a bit more breaking in.
The feedback, the grip in both the wet and dry, the comfort, everything. I'm wondering if it's because Honda has this version slightly tweaked differently than maybe what Hannok would normally do? But why Honda would request this tire to be "less capable"... It seems odd to me... Weird that at 50k kms this tire would feel like end of life, and from a company I wouldn't expect that from.
I know of these people and trust their judgements with tires, and neither of them really know one another, so I found it odd that they both said basically the same thing. Between all 3 of us, we drive Honda CR-Vs at the mid tier "Sport" trim, and dirivng habits are quite similar.
Maybe this is something worth mentioning?
It feels like a great tire, I've had no issues with it myself, and I've likely put on close to a third of the millage that is on it.
I am used to Michelin Defender 2 tires for larger vehicles... And I wouldn't say the Kinergy GT are as good as, (not even close) but... As a "mid tier" option, it's a good tire. But still sits in the back of my head that, by 50,000 kms, the tire could be at end of life.
I'll definitely be updating my review when I get closer to that, number.
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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.

