Tyre size
Best 235/45 R18 tyres
Picked for the 2 fitments that run 235/45 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
- 235 mm
- sidewall
- 106 mm
- diameter
- 669 mm
- rim
- 18 in
- factory ratings
- 94Y, 98Y
Best tyres in 235/45 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 84
Best in the wet
Goodyear
Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
Strongest wet braking and handling in independent tests.
Ultra-high performance summer · Premium · fit 83
Best performance
Michelin
Pilot Sport 4S
Most dry grip and steering response for spirited roads.
Max performance summer · Premium · fit 77
Best value
Falken
Azenis FK520
The highest-scoring lower-priced tyre in the same category.
Ultra-high performance summer · Value · fit 60
Best road + track
Continental
ExtremeContact Force
A 200-treadwear tyre for track days that still drives home.
Extreme performance (200TW) · Mid-range · fit 70
Not every tyre is made in every size. “See today’s price” opens the tyre in 235/45 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 235/45 R18 from the factory
| Car | Fitment | Category it needs |
|---|---|---|
| Toyota Camry Hybrid (XV70) | 235/45 R18 94Y · SL 18in | Grand touring |
| Tesla Model 3 RWD (2024) | 235/45 R18 98Y · 18in Photon | 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.
235/45 R18 questions
What are the best 235/45 R18 tyres?
For the cars that use 235/45 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: Continental ExtremeContact Force.
Which cars use 235/45 R18 tyres?
Toyota Camry Hybrid (XV70), Tesla Model 3 RWD (2024). Always check the placard on your own car: wheels and tyres get changed.
How big is a 235/45 R18 tyre?
About 669 mm (26.3 in) tall overall, 235 mm wide, with a 106 mm sidewall, on an 18-inch rim.