215/40 R18 Tyres
The following tyres have been reviewed in 215/40 R18.
| Tyre Reviewed | Dry Grip | Wet Grip | Feedback | Handling | Wear | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyo Proxes Sport 2 (5) | 94% | 92% | 92% | 96% | 87% | 86% |
| Hankook Ventus Evo (2) | 95% | 100% | 80% | 85% | 0% | 100% |
| Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 (14) | 92% | 90% | 89% | 89% | 80% | 83% |
| Continental WinterContact TS 870 P (20) | 87% | 92% | 81% | 89% | 89% | 90% |
| Hankook Winter i cept evo3 (14) | 91% | 91% | 74% | 85% | 86% | 76% |
| Michelin Pilot Sport 5 (74) | 91% | 92% | 81% | 82% | 84% | 84% |
| Michelin Pilot Sport 4 (327) | 91% | 88% | 81% | 84% | 74% | 78% |
| Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 (31) | 86% | 85% | 74% | 77% | 85% | 84% |
| Federal Evoluzion ST 1 (28) | 85% | 70% | 72% | 81% | 77% | 84% |
| Dunlop SportMaxx RT (176) | 88% | 84% | 83% | 82% | 60% | 82% |
| BFGoodrich gForce Sport (6) | 88% | 77% | 82% | 77% | 63% | 78% |
| Kumho Ecsta PS71 (76) | 86% | 82% | 81% | 80% | 72% | 74% |
| Bridgestone Potenza RE720 (20) | 84% | 77% | 75% | 77% | 64% | 70% |
| Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 (80) | 84% | 76% | 76% | 79% | 67% | 72% |
| Falken FK452 (211) | 82% | 72% | 75% | 73% | 69% | 73% |
| Pirelli P Zero PZ4 (74) | 87% | 76% | 82% | 80% | 58% | 69% |
| Nankang SV2 (30) | 83% | 77% | 74% | 74% | 83% | 74% |
| Bridgestone Turanza T005 (151) | 82% | 79% | 73% | 73% | 65% | 73% |
| Davanti DX640 (99) | 79% | 71% | 74% | 73% | 65% | 78% |
| Federal 595RSRR (7) | 93% | 55% | 82% | 85% | 62% | 48% |
| Nexen N Fera Sport SU2 (14) | 80% | 78% | 78% | 75% | 57% | 69% |
| Kinforest KF550 UHP (21) | 74% | 65% | 70% | 69% | 67% | 70% |
| Pirelli P Zero Runflat (41) | 83% | 69% | 76% | 74% | 58% | 66% |
| Pirelli PZero Nero (141) | 83% | 65% | 71% | 71% | 67% | 64% |
| Bridgestone Turanza T001 (107) | 80% | 70% | 69% | 67% | 63% | 72% |
| Pirelli P Zero (165) | 84% | 68% | 75% | 71% | 57% | 63% |
| Toyo Proxes Sport (22) | 75% | 62% | 70% | 65% | 69% | 69% |
| Nankang NS2 (211) | 76% | 58% | 65% | 62% | 73% | 62% |
| Bridgestone Potenza S001 RFT (61) | 72% | 59% | 67% | 65% | 73% | 49% |
| Federal SS595 SUPER STEEL (136) | 70% | 47% | 57% | 55% | 69% | 48% |
| Accelera PHI (161) | 68% | 44% | 53% | 51% | 66% | 58% |
| Maxtrek MAXIMUS M1 (75) | 69% | 39% | 56% | 52% | 67% | 61% |
| Bridgestone Potenza RE050A Run Flat (143) | 72% | 54% | 55% | 48% | 55% | 32% |
| Wanli S1097 (7) | 51% | 36% | 43% | 40% | 55% | 56% |
215/40 18 Tyre Review Highlights
Hankook Ventus Evo rated 92% while driving a Alfa Romeo MiTo
Driving on mostly country roads for 250 spirited miles
Driving on mostly country roads for 250 spirited miles
My initial impressions of the Hankook Ventus EVO are very positive. At the time of writing, this tyre has just launched. Its launch coincided with the previous summer tyres (Dunlop Sport Maxx RT2) on my Alfa Romeo Mito QV warranting replacement due to some cracking on the sidewall (Dunlops were coming up on 6 years of age but still would’ve had tread for 1 or 2 summers more). The above, combined with getting a good deal on them, meant I chose to give these Hankooks a try.
The size is a bit of an unusual one, and therefore the price of this set, compared to a set of 225-section width A-brand tyres, is quite a bit higher. Of the A-tier brands that offer their latest tyre model in the 215-section width tyres (not all brands do…), Hankook was by far the best deal for me.
I’ve mounted the tyres after work and immediately went for a little evening (cooler temps around 10 °C) back-road blast. The amount of grip these tyres have impressed me right away. Compared to the Dunlops I’ve had on before, the Hankook’s compound feels softer and construction a touch more compliant. Therefore, the grip, both directionally and laterally, feels much more impressive. The tyre is quieter, and the ride is more comfortable. Braking feels very strong, as well as giving good feedback. If I may nit-pick, the steering response, I do experience as a touch slower. If one drives (close to) the speed limit, I’d doubt this would be of any bother at all.
Although I’ve tried many tyres in my life before, I do not have the data bank of Jonathan. I hope he gets to try them soon and share his experiences. Personally, I’d imagine that these tyres are amongst some of the best available. I know they’ve really impressed me personally.
Note: these are my initial impressions after just two days commuting and two back-road blasts (ca. 400 kms total). I will monitor the wear, performance in different conditions and update my review where possible.
The size is a bit of an unusual one, and therefore the price of this set, compared to a set of 225-section width A-brand tyres, is quite a bit higher. Of the A-tier brands that offer their latest tyre model in the 215-section width tyres (not all brands do…), Hankook was by far the best deal for me.
I’ve mounted the tyres after work and immediately went for a little evening (cooler temps around 10 °C) back-road blast. The amount of grip these tyres have impressed me right away. Compared to the Dunlops I’ve had on before, the Hankook’s compound feels softer and construction a touch more compliant. Therefore, the grip, both directionally and laterally, feels much more impressive. The tyre is quieter, and the ride is more comfortable. Braking feels very strong, as well as giving good feedback. If I may nit-pick, the steering response, I do experience as a touch slower. If one drives (close to) the speed limit, I’d doubt this would be of any bother at all.
Although I’ve tried many tyres in my life before, I do not have the data bank of Jonathan. I hope he gets to try them soon and share his experiences. Personally, I’d imagine that these tyres are amongst some of the best available. I know they’ve really impressed me personally.
Note: these are my initial impressions after just two days commuting and two back-road blasts (ca. 400 kms total). I will monitor the wear, performance in different conditions and update my review where possible.
Pirelli P Zero PZ4 rated 47% while driving a Hyundai i20N
Driving on mostly motorways for 3300 average miles
Driving on mostly motorways for 3300 average miles
Not sure what Hyundai were thinking making these "Designed for Hyundai" OEM fit. They are harsh and bumpy without extra special handling and feedback so not worth the trade-off imho. They bump and skip on hard take offs even in the dry in a straight line. When lots of turn/close to lock even at 1-2mph they judder and skip (worse when cold) and I've never had a car or tyre that's done this before in my 30 years of driving.
Now on to the wear... just over 3000 miles and the fronts are down to about 3-4mm already. In contrast I've had Michelin CCs on my last two cars (a 130bhp Duster and a 200bhp Astra) that both looked much better with 15-20k miles on them. I know the i20N has 200bhp with an LSD but I've not been driving super hard yet as I get used to the car and that's also at least 50% motorway miles. I could almost understand that wear rate if they were phenomenal tyres but they just aren't so no way I'm buying them again to replace the OEMs and am already looking for new tyres.
Now on to the wear... just over 3000 miles and the fronts are down to about 3-4mm already. In contrast I've had Michelin CCs on my last two cars (a 130bhp Duster and a 200bhp Astra) that both looked much better with 15-20k miles on them. I know the i20N has 200bhp with an LSD but I've not been driving super hard yet as I get used to the car and that's also at least 50% motorway miles. I could almost understand that wear rate if they were phenomenal tyres but they just aren't so no way I'm buying them again to replace the OEMs and am already looking for new tyres.
Toyo Proxes Sport 2 rated 90% while driving a MINI JCW 2017
Driving on a combination of roads for 2500 spirited miles
Driving on a combination of roads for 2500 spirited miles
Previously, I had mitchelin ps4 frt and rear (good all round tyre ) tho suffered bad with aquaplaning with 4mm treat on the frt tyres even at 50mph ,chamged the fit tyres to Bridgestone potenza sport ; have to say the Bridgestone tyres are worst tyres I have ever fitted to a car, I was not to bothered about the high wear rate if they performed well ; but the Bridgestone were dreadful when the weather was cold wet or dry constant skipping on acceleration from Standstill or from say 30mph plus on tight corners they roll so bad brushing the side wall even if I increasing tyre pressures and only lasted 8k miles Only one good thing they was better at aquaplaning then the ps4s and the only time they gripped ok wet or dry if the day temp was above 14 dregs
As I needed four tyres now, not just the front tyres looking at all the reviews… thought I try Toyo ps3 or falken fk320 both lower price then premium brands (but are they as good.?)
Wow fitted the Toyos str8 away my car felt so much better these the Toyo tyres are better tyre in every way. These tyres just give so much confidence. The first biggest thing I noticed is the steering response, so much more direct and positive now if i floor it from stand still in the wet . They will spin a little like any fry wheel drive car . But they just start digging in: as with the Bridgestone they just give up .and Just skip and spin more , the toyos work well even when the tyres are cold on a cold day still do v well wet and dry
Lots of grip cornering and hard braking
Aquaplaning seem good so far tho only done 2500 miles of wear on the Toyos
If you want to sharpen yours steering response and help with understeer these tyres are the amazing
Road noise seems ok about the same as a ps4 s
No tyre roll at all on tight corners
Toyo have designed a great tyre for the price “the new proxes sport 2”
Seem robust and great value
Tyre wear so far so good , covered 2500 miles ,no sights of heavy wear
Would fit these tyres again for sure
Was a bit of a gamble as the Toyos had only 3 reviews being a new tyre
The gamble payed of
Very happy with these tyres
As I needed four tyres now, not just the front tyres looking at all the reviews… thought I try Toyo ps3 or falken fk320 both lower price then premium brands (but are they as good.?)
Wow fitted the Toyos str8 away my car felt so much better these the Toyo tyres are better tyre in every way. These tyres just give so much confidence. The first biggest thing I noticed is the steering response, so much more direct and positive now if i floor it from stand still in the wet . They will spin a little like any fry wheel drive car . But they just start digging in: as with the Bridgestone they just give up .and Just skip and spin more , the toyos work well even when the tyres are cold on a cold day still do v well wet and dry
Lots of grip cornering and hard braking
Aquaplaning seem good so far tho only done 2500 miles of wear on the Toyos
If you want to sharpen yours steering response and help with understeer these tyres are the amazing
Road noise seems ok about the same as a ps4 s
No tyre roll at all on tight corners
Toyo have designed a great tyre for the price “the new proxes sport 2”
Seem robust and great value
Tyre wear so far so good , covered 2500 miles ,no sights of heavy wear
Would fit these tyres again for sure
Was a bit of a gamble as the Toyos had only 3 reviews being a new tyre
The gamble payed of
Very happy with these tyres
Hankook Winter i cept evo3 rated 82% while driving a Hyundai i20N
Driving on a combination of roads for 2500 miles
Driving on a combination of roads for 2500 miles
Overall good tyre, lacks sportiness a bit but for price point of 110€ in my dimension is really decent tyre.
Pirelli P Zero PZ4 rated 73% while driving a Hyundai i20N
Driving on a combination of roads for 10 spirited miles
Driving on a combination of roads for 10 spirited miles
No problem at all with dry grip/handling/braking... whatever involves dry tarmac you will be more than happy with it. You do of course have to be careful on tyre pressure as it really changes the steering fell and ultimate grip of the car. I kept a cold pressure of around 2.0 front 1.9 rear (bar) and once they are nice and hot rising to 2.3/2.2 you really feel confident also on higher speeds. You do have to check wear, once you have worn tyres the car starts to behave a bit unpredictable at times and it's not very pleasant. In the wet having a 200hp fwd car (with quite worn tyres) you don't have assured grip until 4th gear if the street is not in good condition but I guess it's normal. Speaking about straight and curved aquaplaning I haven't had any real issue. I didn't really push the car too much on wet tarmac so I will not express other feedback. The tyres lasted a bit more than a year used only in hot weather (from mid april to mid november) and around 15,000 km (never tracked the car). Having a relatively small shoulder (as the size of the tyre is 215/40 r18) as well as definitely not doing much to preserve their life of course destroyed them sooner, yet I still think other similar tyres would worn less. As for comfort again the car itself is pretty stiff so I can't really tell. To sum up, nothing to say about overall dry performance and it's definitely a tyre which can give you satisfaction. That said I will likely want to try sport contact 7 as next tyre to compare it
Pirelli P Zero PZ4 rated 69% while driving a Hyundai i20N
Driving on mostly country roads for 12000 spirited miles
Driving on mostly country roads for 12000 spirited miles
Very good dry grip. When you heat them they perform very well. Steering was very precise and feedback was very good. In wet conditions when hot perform very well but under heavy rain I had some incidents of aquaplaning. Wear rate unfortunately is very high. Front tyres lasted about 6000km when I replaced them with the same for 6000km. Rear tyres until 12000km when I replaced all wheels still had 8000km for sure. I changed to the same tyre but at 225/40 r18. Lateral and acceleration grip increased in a very good level but I noticed worse steering response and more body roll. Also felt comfier than 215's. Wear seems to be better than 215's so far. I need more wet km to see difference in dimensions change to have proper feedback.
Pirelli P Zero PZ4 rated 67% while driving a Hyundai i20N
Driving on mostly country roads for 10000 spirited miles
Driving on mostly country roads for 10000 spirited miles
Good performance when pushed warm, but there are better compromises on the market
Pirelli P Zero PZ4 rated 64% while driving a Hyundai i20N
Driving on a combination of roads for 7700 spirited miles
Driving on a combination of roads for 7700 spirited miles
The Pirelli P Zero PZ4s came with the car from the factory and I have driven over 12,000 km on them within 6 months.
Given the type of my car – a small lively hot hatch - I did not spare the tires and enjoyed frequent sporty driving style, be it on the highways or on the twisty B roads.
The grip and handling in dry conditions were very satisfactory and even in sharp turns the tires held their own perfectly.
They are not the best in the wet conditions though and you have to be careful with the wet braking.
I always said jokingly that PZ4s are great for figure skating with your car on the wet/slippery surface.
The tires wear quickly, after 12k kilometers I am on ~3 mm at the front and ~5 mm at the back, so they lasted exactly one summer season.
Around 10k kilometers the tires started occasionally slipping on wet surfaces when turning in very low speeds (e.g. when pulling out of a parking lot).
For the 2025 summer season I will buy either Michelin Pilot Sport 5 or Continental Sportcontact 7 and I will expect better longevity and wet handling.
To summarize the PZ4s are a solid sporty tire for the dry conditions where they perform excellently and you will have a lot of fun with them, however bear in mind that they provide questionable safety on the wet surfaces, and if you like to drive sportingly, they will go after one season.
Given the type of my car – a small lively hot hatch - I did not spare the tires and enjoyed frequent sporty driving style, be it on the highways or on the twisty B roads.
The grip and handling in dry conditions were very satisfactory and even in sharp turns the tires held their own perfectly.
They are not the best in the wet conditions though and you have to be careful with the wet braking.
I always said jokingly that PZ4s are great for figure skating with your car on the wet/slippery surface.
The tires wear quickly, after 12k kilometers I am on ~3 mm at the front and ~5 mm at the back, so they lasted exactly one summer season.
Around 10k kilometers the tires started occasionally slipping on wet surfaces when turning in very low speeds (e.g. when pulling out of a parking lot).
For the 2025 summer season I will buy either Michelin Pilot Sport 5 or Continental Sportcontact 7 and I will expect better longevity and wet handling.
To summarize the PZ4s are a solid sporty tire for the dry conditions where they perform excellently and you will have a lot of fun with them, however bear in mind that they provide questionable safety on the wet surfaces, and if you like to drive sportingly, they will go after one season.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 rated 97% while driving a MINI Cooper S
Driving on mostly country roads for 2500 average miles
Driving on mostly country roads for 2500 average miles
Fitted to a R56 Cooper S to replace 4x chinese ditch finders that were on the car wen I purchased it. Much much quieter, less crashy, sublime feel and appear equally good in wet and dry conditions. Wear I'm sure will be top notch. I've had 3 x Porsches, S2000 and a couple of MX 5's and this car with these tyres if just fab... I drive it everywhere :-)
Pirelli P Zero PZ4 rated 76% while driving a Hyundai i20N
Driving on mostly town for 3500 easy going miles
Driving on mostly town for 3500 easy going miles
I have an I20N Performance. It’s done 3200 light miles. Never tracked or driven hard.
These tyres wear fast!
Don’t know if that’s the lsd or just the type of tyre. Always loved Pirelli tyres and will buy again just in a wider size.
These tyres wear fast!
Don’t know if that’s the lsd or just the type of tyre. Always loved Pirelli tyres and will buy again just in a wider size.
Pirelli P Zero PZ4 rated 86% while driving a Toyota GR86
Driving on a combination of roads for 3000 spirited miles
Driving on a combination of roads for 3000 spirited miles
Great on dry roads or track, with great resistance to heat on track for a road tyre.
Excellent feed-back on steering!
They are a bit sketchy on wet cold roads.
I did a pretty long track day with them and around 5'000km on the road, they have around 5'000km left.
Excellent feed-back on steering!
They are a bit sketchy on wet cold roads.
I did a pretty long track day with them and around 5'000km on the road, they have around 5'000km left.
Michelin Pilot Sport 5 rated 97% while driving a SEAT Ibiza 1.0 TSI 115
Driving on mostly country roads for 15000 average miles
Driving on mostly country roads for 15000 average miles
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