265/45 R18 Tyres
Everything we know about the 265/45 R18 tyre size: 8 owner reviews covering 40,250 miles of driving, and EU label data for the tyres you can actually buy in it.
- 8owner reviews
- 40,250 milescovered on them
- 20tyres made in this size
265/45 R18 EU tyre label data
EU label values are declared for each individual size, so the figures here are exact for 265/45 R18 rather than a range across a model. 11 tyres carry label data in this size. The most common load index is 101 (up to 825 kg per tyre). Speed ratings on offer: (Y) (301 km/h), Y (300 km/h), V (240 km/h). 3 tyres in this size carry the 3PMSF severe snow marking.
A Best wet grip
5 tyres in this size hold the top EU wet grip rating, class A. The highest scoring on Tyre Reviews:
- Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo Summer 9.5
- Bridgestone Potenza Sport Summer 9.3
- Pirelli P Zero Summer 8.8
- Michelin Pilot Super Sport Summer 8.5
- Yokohama Advan Sport V105 Summer 7.7
70dB Quietest tyres
The quietest 265/45 R18 tyres are labelled at 70 dB external noise:
- Bridgestone Potenza Sport Summer 9.3
- Michelin Pilot Super Sport Summer 8.5
- Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 Summer 8.5
- Dunlop SP Sport Maxx GT Summer 5.5
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 265/45 R18 mean?
A 265/45 R18 tyre is 265 mm wide, its sidewall is 45% of that width (119 mm) tall, and it fits a 18 inch wheel. That gives an overall diameter of roughly 696 mm.
| Section width | 265 mm |
|---|---|
| Sidewall height | 119 mm |
| Rim diameter | 18" (457 mm) |
| Overall diameter | ≈ 696 mm |
| Circumference | ≈ 2,186 mm |
| Revolutions per km | ≈ 458 |
| Revolutions per mile | ≈ 736 |
Also written as
265/45R18 265/45 ZR18 265-45-18 265 45 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 265/45 R18 tyres?
The cars most often running this size in our owner reviews. Each links to the best rated tyres for that exact car.
What drivers say about their 265/45 R18 tyres
The most recent owner reviews fitted in this size, in their own words.
My driving is a mixture of fast road and track use.
I took the new AD08RS's over to the alps and covered a couple of thousand miles.
The compound is noticeably harder and there is a lot less dry grip. I found them to be quite unpredictable- sometimes they'd grip and others they wouldn't. Not great when you're on a mountain pass!
I won't be buying these again.
Mann where are these people driving there cars
With these review ?
i have a set on my 2012 BMW M1 and they handle amazingly great
Maybe cause i went to driving school .....and i drive my car ...like really drive it
i only get 350 KM or 217 MP to the tank ....this car was made to be driven and with these tires on its a match
9 out of 10...my opinion!!
I don't know whether there was an issue of compatibility with the Avons which were still on the front, but the handling became totally unpredictable, the rear would break away with no warning, and on most bends, even slight ones, the traction control light would flash on a regular basis, (which it never did before) and this was somewhat disconcerting.
it transformed a vehicle which generally had very good handling into one which became a distinct challenge to drive.
And thats exactly what they are. I was very impressed all round. They are not better than expensive branded tyres, as you do get what you pay for BUT for mainly driving up and down the motorway as i do for my job, they have ticked all the boxes for me.
They are quiet, handle great in the wet and great in the dry. The back end of the Jag has never skipped out on me like other budget tyres have done and i really was impressed by these.
Primewell tyres are usually rubbish however the 910's seem to have been made much better imo. They still have lots of tread left and i bought a full set for under £300! So price wise to - tyre wear and performance. You can't compare really.
I'm much happier taking away the extra things you get from an expensive branded tyre, which on the type of driving that i do, i don't receive the benefits - so i would prefer to save money in the long run etc
They are a budget tyre but definitely a very very good one and possibly the best in the 'budget' tyre category/range and i will buy these again for sure.
Anyone on here who is comparing these tyres to a high end expensive brand tyre is a fool. Its like comparing different tools for different jobs etc like a Fiat Panda to a Sports car.
For normal driving/motorway and A roads, these are a very good budget tyre to get.
If you want a tyre for track days and fast road use, why are you looking at buying budget tyres?!?! Buy some fast road/track tyres instead.
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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.

