14 best summer tires R18

Review of the best according to the editorial board. On the selection criteria. This material is subjective and does not constitute advertising and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.

All residents of Russia are waiting for the arrival of spring, but motorists are most worried. It's time for many of them to buy summer tires for their iron horse. Both domestic and foreign manufacturers sell tire products on the domestic market. Some modern cars are equipped with wheels with a landing size R18. The recommendations of our experts will help you choose tires with the best combination of price and technical parameters.

Selection recommendations

Types of summer tires. There are several types of summer automobile tires for their purpose.

1. Road tires are designed for driving on asphalt roads. These tires are considered classics of the genre, they can be installed on all passenger cars. A characteristic feature of road tires are longitudinal grooves through which water is effectively drained from the contact patch.
2. Sports tires are considered a type of road rubber. A distinctive feature is the minimalistic tread pattern and excellent traction. The operation of a car equipped with sports tires is limited to high quality tracks.
3. All-season tires feature deep tread. On the one hand, you can ride such wheels both in summer and in winter (in the corresponding climatic zone). But you will have to put up with noise and increased fuel consumption.

Tread pattern. The nature of summer tires depends largely on the tread pattern.

1. The most common option is a symmetrical non-directional tread. It provides a comfortable ride on asphalt, smoothing out small defects in the roadway. These tires are recommended by experts to supporters of a calm measured ride. Another important benefit of symmetrical non-directional tires is that the tire can be mounted on either side.
2. Asymmetrical non-directional design calls for attention in tire fitting. The inner side is marked with Inner, and the outer side is marked with Outer. The rubber is characterized by stable cornering behavior, efficient water disposal, and resistance to high loads. These tread patterns are often found on sports tires.
3. A symmetrical directional pattern also requires correct mounting. To do this, manufacturers apply an arrow and Rotation markings. Experts refer to the advantages of tires as resistance to aquaplaning and stability. These tires are recommended for owners of rear wheel drive vehicles.
4. Manufacturers rarely use an asymmetric directional tread design. Tires are distinguished by their high cost, high demands on the quality of the coating. At the same time, tenacity and responsiveness are considered the advantages of rubber.

Our review includes 14 of the best R18 summer tires. All of them are sold in car stores in Russia. When allocating seats, the editorial board of the magazine proceeded from the conclusions of the expert community, taking into account the reviews of domestic motorists.

Rating of the best summer tires R18

Nomination	a place	Name of product	price
Best R18 Summer Tires for a Passenger Car	1	MICHELIN Primacy 3 R18 98V	RUB 8,770
	2	Bridgestone Potenza RE003 Adrenalin R18 92W	RUB 7,610
	3	Toyo Proxes T1-R R18 97Y	RUB 7 791
	4	GOODYEAR Eagle Sport TZ R18 96W	7 260 RUB
	5	Yokohama BluEarth-A AE-50 R18 98V	RUB 7,323
	6	Kumho Ecsta HS51 R18 98W	RUB 6,300
	7	Hankook Tire Ventus ME01 K114 R18 98V	6 350 rub.
Best R18 Summer Tires for SUV	1	Continental ContiSportContact 5 SUV R18 103H	RUB 6,900
	2	MICHELIN CrossClimate SUV R18 114V	RUB 10,880
	3	Yokohama Geolandar G94B R18 116V	RUB 8,233
	4	Bridgestone Alenza 001 R18 100H	RUB 8,990
	5	Toyo Open Country U / T R18 100H	RUB 7,100
	6	Hankook Tire DynaPro ATM RF10 R18 114T	RUB 10,552
	7	BFGoodrich All-Terrain T / A R18 119 / 116S	12 341 RUB

Best R18 Summer Tires for a Passenger Car

Many modern cars are equipped with R18 tires. Summer tires must have good stability, wear resistance and an effective drainage system. Experts have identified several successful models.

MICHELIN Primacy 3 R18 98V

Rating: 4.9

The French tire manufacturer presented new summer tires in Russia. The MICHELIN Primacy 3 has been recognized by experts as one of the safest summer tires. It behaves predictably both on dry asphalt and on wet surfaces. Excellent grip of the tread with the road allows the driver to feel confident when cornering. Fuel efficiency and durability should be included in the rubber asset. An efficient drainage system prevents aquaplaning. Thanks to the use of modern materials, the manufacturer managed to reduce the temperature of the rubber while driving.

French tires are very popular in our country. This is confirmed by the record number of reviews on NM. Moreover, the overwhelming majority of them are positive.

Advantages

• exchange rate stability;
• noiselessness;
• good grip;
• resistance to aquaplaning.

disadvantages

• high price.

Bridgestone Potenza RE003 Adrenalin R18 92W

Rating: 4.8

The Japanese manufacturer Bridgestone is also constantly updating its range of summer tires. A novelty in the car market is Potenza RE003 Adrenalin. It is addressed to car owners who prefer a sporty driving style. The experts liked the grip of the tires when cornering. Responsible for this is the massive shoulder area of ​​an unbreakable structure, located on the outside of the asymmetrical tread. The tires instantly react to any steering movement, which allows you to confidently maneuver at high speeds. The model becomes the silver medalist of our review.

In reviews, users praise the tires for excellent handling, solid sidewall, and braking efficiency. The downside is the tendency to aquaplaning at speeds above 80 km / h.

Advantages

• resistance to dry asphalt;
• durable sidewall;
• excellent grip;
• noiselessness.

disadvantages

• a penchant for aquaplaning.

Toyo Proxes T1-R R18 97Y

Rating: 4.7

The maximum speed index Y (300 km / h) is possessed by Japanese summer tires Toyo Proxes T1-R R18 97Y. Experts recommend tires to owners of powerful sports cars. The model is widely used in tuning shops. When developing the tire, advanced computer technology was implemented. As a result, the rubber exhibits exceptional handling and stability at all speeds. The advantages of tires include a V-shaped tread pattern, thanks to which a balance is found between wear resistance and braking efficiency. The addition of silica and compound to the composition allowed to reduce tire heating.

Domestic motorists speak flatteringly about stability, handling, resistance to aquaplaning. Among the disadvantages is the appearance of monotonous noise at speeds up to 60 km / h.

Advantages

• controllability;
• wear resistance;
• Japanese quality;
• tenacity.

disadvantages

• noisiness.

GOODYEAR Eagle Sport TZ R18 96W

Rating: 4.6

The GOODYEAR Eagle Sport TZ summer tires demonstrate the optimal combination of durability and sporty behavior. Experts appreciated the excellent sensitivity, directional stability, sidewall strength. The price of the model also looks quite attractive. Tires imperceptibly for the driver overcome small irregularities, ignoring rut. The manufacturer also took care of the protection of the disc by making a special side on the tire. Due to the asymmetric tread pattern, the rubber has excellent grip on the road surface. The model stops one step away from the top three due to noise and harshness.

Users praise the affordable price, strength, durability and good handling. Some drivers are not satisfied with the behavior of tires on wet asphalt.

Advantages

• sensitivity;
• strength;
• wear resistance;
• controllability.

disadvantages

• noisiness;
• rigidity.

Yokohama BluEarth-A AE-50 R18 98V

Rating: 4.5

It took a short time for the Yokohama BluEarth-A AE-50 summer tires to gain popularity in Russia. Experts attribute this fact to tire properties such as durability and improved fuel efficiency. At the same time, the grip of the tread with the road and handling are decent. The manufacturer has introduced a number of new techniques and materials, thanks to which good results have been achieved. Nano Blend technology involves increasing the proportion of silica and introducing orange oil into the rubber compound.

Domestic motorists consider Yokohama BluEarth-A AE-50 tires the best option for driving on asphalt. But on a gravel road or country road, the driver needs to be very careful. The downside of the model is the suction of the car into a rut.

Advantages

• durability;
• fuel efficiency;
• good grip on asphalt;
• excellent balancing.

disadvantages

• rut;
• low permeability.

Kumho Ecsta HS51 R18 98W

Rating: 4.4

The budget rubber Kumho Ecsta HS51 has excellent technical characteristics. The combination with an adequate price allowed the tires to get into the TOP-6 of our review. The experts liked the balance of comfort and sporty handling. An asymmetric tread pattern provides excellent grip. A well thought-out drainage system makes the rubber resistant to aquaplaning. Thanks to the introduction of highly dispersed microsilicon into the rubber compound, the manufacturer managed to increase the wear resistance of the tread. The shoulder areas with a closed design are responsible for cornering at high speed.

Russian motorists speak flatteringly about acoustic comfort, stability, good balancing. Of the minuses, they highlight the soft sidewall and mediocre braking.

Advantages

• low noise level;
• good handling;
• wear resistance;
• easily balanced.

disadvantages

• soft sidewall;
• mediocre inhibition.

Hankook Tire Ventus ME01 K114 R18 98V

Rating: 4.3

Summer tires Hankook Tire Ventus ME01 K114 feel confident on any road. The Korean manufacturer has developed tires using modern 3D modeling technology. Experts drew attention to a unique rubber compound that is impervious to temperature rise. Thanks to the strong carcass, the tires successfully cope with high loads. In the asset of the model should be entered exchange rate stability, resistance to aquaplaning, quick feedback. The last place in our review is due to a number of reasons.

Russian car owners are unhappy with the braking performance on both wet and dry asphalt. An unpleasant whistle appears at high-speed cornering.

Advantages

• low noise level;
• wear resistance;
• strength;
• resistance to aquaplaning.

disadvantages

• weak inhibition;
• whistling when cornering.

Best R18 Summer Tires for SUV

Summer tires for crossovers and SUVs must combine strength, flotation and good directional stability. The choice depends on the type of roads on which the motorist most often drives. Experts paid attention to the following models.

Continental ContiSportContact 5 SUV R18 103H

Rating: 4.9

The Continental ContiSportContact 5 SUV summer tires are suitable for crossover and SUV owners who spend most of their time on paved roads. The experts liked the sporty sharpening of the tires, the presence of rim protection, the accuracy and responsiveness to steering turns. The German manufacturer has introduced a new rubber compound, which is made using Black Chilli technology. Its essence lies in the addition of polymers with different molecular bond lengths. It prevents the tires from heating up and provides good traction. The model wins gold in our review.

Domestic users speak flatteringly about the softness, excellent handling, low noise level. The only drawback, according to car owners, is the rapid wear of the tread.

Advantages

• acoustic comfort;
• excellent handling;
• softness;
• effective braking.

disadvantages

• rapid wear.

MICHELIN CrossClimate SUV R18 114V

Rating: 4.8

The French MICHELIN CrossClimate SUV tires with a directional tread pattern are distinguished by good cross-country ability. Experts recommend it to motorists who visit forests or the banks of water bodies. A distinctive feature of the model is the two-layer tread structure. The underside is made of a tough compound that provides durability to the tires. Additional amounts of silica and polymers have been added to the rubber compound for the upper, resulting in improved grip. The double compound also performed well on snowy roads, which makes the ride safe when the first snow suddenly appears.

Users are satisfied with directional stability, cross-country ability, behavior on a wet road. To the disadvantages of the model, they include noise and high price.

Advantages

• exchange rate stability;
• good cross-country ability;
• excellent grip;
• strength.

disadvantages

• high price;
• noisiness.

Yokohama Geolandar G94B R18 116V

Rating: 4.7

Summer tires Yokohama Geolandar G94B have universal qualities. She feels confident on dry asphalt and on a soggy dirt road. The experts liked such properties of the model as durability and fuel efficiency. Experts explain the combination of all these advantages with a reinforced carcass and a special tread design. The tires have a symmetrical pattern with a wide longitudinal rib, which improves directional stability and responsiveness to steering. Good permeability to tires is provided by 2 rows of blocks, which are located next to the central rib.

Motorists liked the soft ride, fuel efficiency, ease of control. The disadvantages of the model, users include low resistance to herniation and cuts.

Advantages

• universality of application;
• wear resistance;
• fuel efficiency;
• ease of management.

disadvantages

• low resistance to damage.

Bridgestone Alenza 001 R18 100H

Rating: 4.6

Japanese summer tires Bridgestone Alenza 001 attract the attention of Russian motorists with their low noise level, fuel efficiency and durability. The experts add to these advantages excellent wet grip. Thanks to the rounded shoulder zones, the developers managed to shift the zone of maximum pressure to the center. As a result, water is effectively pushed out of the contact patch through the drain grooves. The asset of the model should include excellent handling and directional stability. The rubber stops one step away from the top three.

Domestic motorists praise tires for high-quality manufacturing, acoustic comfort, and good handling. The disadvantages of tires are the difficulty of balancing and rigidity.

Advantages

• low noise level;
• fuel efficiency;
• wear resistance;
• effective drainage.

disadvantages

• poorly balanced;
• rigidity.

Toyo Open Country U / T R18 100H

Rating: 4.5

Japanese rubber Toyo Open Country U / T has all-season qualities, which allows motorists from the southern regions to save money on “changing shoes”. Thanks to the original tread pattern and specially selected rubber compound, the manufacturer managed to achieve excellent grip and traction properties. Although the model was designed for driving on asphalt roads, it is not afraid of dirt either. Due to the softness of the tires, the driver feels comfortable on roads with minor defects. But the handling leaves much to be desired.

The disadvantages of users also include noise and roll. But they consider the ratio of price and quality to be optimal, the owners are satisfied with the cross-country ability and resistance to aquaplaning.

Advantages

• all-season qualities;
• excellent grip;
• patency;
• resistance to aquaplaning.

disadvantages

• noisiness;
• not the best handling.

Hankook Tire DynaPro ATM RF10 R18 114T

Rating: 4.4

Hankook Tire DynaPro ATM RF10 is a good cross-country tire by its aggressive tread pattern. Thanks to computer simulation, the manufacturer was able to increase the contact patch with the road. Experts pay attention to a wider (8%) tread area than is common in standard tires. The tires also feel confident on the snow, which makes them all-season for regions with mild climates. Rounded groove profile for efficient water drainage. The developers managed to increase durability due to the combination of steel cord and double nylon layer. The model closes the TOP-6 of our review.

One of the main disadvantages of tires, according to users, is the softness of the sidewall. They consider the versatility and reasonable price to be the advantage of the model.

Advantages

• versatility;
• efficient drainage of water;
• affordable price;
• low noise level.

disadvantages

• soft sidewalls;
• rut.

BFGoodrich All-Terrain T / A R18 119 / 116S

Rating: 4.3

American BFGoodrich All-Terrain T / A tires are designed for real off-road vehicles. The deep aggressive tread hints at high cross-country ability, the structure of the carcass is durable (3 layers of special cord). The tires are resistant to cuts and hernias and have a service life of up to 100,000 km. At the same time, the experts liked the elasticity of rubber, which is retained during temperature changes. Therefore, the model can be used as an all-season.

Tires close our view due to their heavy weight and, as a result, an increase in fuel consumption, a decrease in acceleration dynamics. On the plus side, users include good tread self-cleaning, predictable behavior on the dirt road and durability.

Advantages

• high cross-country ability;
• strength;
• elasticity;
• all-seasonality.

disadvantages

• heavy weight;
• increased fuel consumption.

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Attention! This rating is subjective and does not constitute an advertisement and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.