Tyre size
Best 205/40 R18 tyres
Picked for the 2 fitments that run 205/40 R18 from the factory, ranked by independent test results and set for the most demanding of them, so every pick suits every car here.
- width
- 205 mm
- sidewall
- 82 mm
- diameter
- 621 mm
- rim
- 18 in
Best tyres in 205/40 R18
Best overall
Michelin
Pilot Sport 5
Highest fit score for everyday driving on the cars that use this size.
Ultra-high performance summer · Premium · fit 88
Best in the wet
Goodyear
Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
Strongest wet braking and handling in independent tests.
Ultra-high performance summer · Premium · fit 84
Best performance
Michelin
Pilot Sport 4S
Most dry grip and steering response for spirited roads.
Max performance summer · Premium · fit 79
Best value
Falken
Azenis FK520
The highest-scoring lower-priced tyre in the same category.
Ultra-high performance summer · Value · fit 62
Best road + track
Falken
Azenis RT660
A 200-treadwear tyre for track days that still drives home.
Extreme performance (200TW) · Mid-range · fit 73
Not every tyre is made in every size. “See today’s price” opens the tyre in 205/40 R18 when the retailer stocks it, or the tyre’s page when it doesn’t. Match or beat the load index and speed rating on your placard.
Cars on 205/40 R18 from the factory
| Car | Fitment | Category it needs |
|---|---|---|
| Ford Fiesta ST (Mk8) | 205/40 R18 · ST 18in | Ultra-high performance summer |
| Alpine A110 | 205/40 ZR18 front · Standard 18-inch | Ultra-high performance summer |
The picks above are ultra-high performance summer tyres or better. A car that needs a gentler category can go lower: its own page shows how far.
205/40 R18 questions
What are the best 205/40 R18 tyres?
For the cars that use 205/40 R18 from the factory, ratio's top pick is the Michelin Pilot Sport 5, a ultra-high performance summer tyre. Best in the wet: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6. Best performance: Michelin Pilot Sport 4S. Best value: Falken Azenis FK520. Best road + track: Falken Azenis RT660.
Which cars use 205/40 R18 tyres?
Ford Fiesta ST (Mk8), Alpine A110 (front). Always check the placard on your own car: wheels and tyres get changed.
How big is a 205/40 R18 tyre?
About 621 mm (24.5 in) tall overall, 205 mm wide, with a 82 mm sidewall, on an 18-inch rim.