225/45R18 tires
225/45R18 is the 18-inch size of the comfortable midsize sedan. It is on the Toyota Camry XSE from 2015 to 2017, the 2013 to 2018 Toyota Avalon and Lexus ES, the 2011 to 2015 Kia Optima SX, the 2011 to 2014 Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T, and the sportier Volkswagen Jetta GLI and Alfa Romeo Giulia. Below are real prices for 278 tires in stock, our picks with their size-specific specifications, and how to choose between comfort and sport.
Yes, this fits your Toyota Camry. 225/45R18 is the original size on the 2015-2017 Toyota Camry.
The sticker inside the driver's door is still the final word, because trim and wheel package can change the size. Back to every Toyota Camry size.
What 225/45R18 tires cost
Kumho Ecsta PA51
UHP all-season XL, 95W, 45,000-mile warranty, UTQG 500 A A.
Listed as Kumho Ecsta PA51 225/45ZR18 95W All Season Passenger Tires
Continental ExtremeContact DWS06 Plus
UHP all-season, 50,000-mile warranty; not stocked in this size today.
Listed as Continental ExtremeContact DWS06 PLUS 225/45ZR18 91Y Passenger Tires
Pirelli Cinturato P7 All Season
Touring all-season XL, 95H, UTQG 500 A A.
Listed as Pirelli Cinturato P7 225/45R18 95H All Season Passenger Tires
Prices are per tire, before mounting and balancing. A set of four in the mid range comes to roughly $424 to $782, and a brand rebate can take another $50 to $110 off, see this month's deals.
Cheapest 225/45R18 right now
Kpatos FM601 UHP Summer 225/45ZR18 95W Passenger Tires
$72.99per tire $145.98 for 2 tires · $291.96 for 4
278 tires in this size, priced straight from SimpleTire's own product feed, read 13 November 2026. Stock and prices move daily, so check the shop for today's figure.
See every 225/45R18 tire in stock at SimpleTire
One size, two kinds of car
An Avalon or ES owner and a Jetta GLI owner want very different things from the same tire size. The luxury sedans are tuned for quiet and comfort, and a grand-touring all-season keeps them that way. The GLI and Giulia are built to be driven, and an ultra-high-performance all-season gives them sharper steering and stronger grip, at the cost of faster wear. In this size the Kumho is the sporty choice and the Pirelli the touring one; both are extra-load tires rated 95.
If you are not sure which you are, look at what you are replacing. If the original tires felt soft and quiet and you liked them, stay with touring.
Cars that came on run-flats
Some sedans that use this size, mostly European ones, left the factory on run-flat tires and without a spare. A run-flat is marked on the sidewall, often with RFT, SSR, ZP or a similar code. Switching to a conventional tire is legal and usually softens the ride and saves money, but then a puncture means stopping, so carry a sealant and inflator kit or a compact spare. If you stay with run-flats, replace them with run-flats on both axles.
What the numbers on the sidewall mean
A 225/45R18 tire is 225 millimeters wide, its sidewall is 45 percent of that (about 4.0 inches tall), and it mounts on a 18-inch wheel. That works out to an overall diameter of roughly 26 inches. Every replacement has to match all three numbers, and the load index and speed rating on the placard inside the driver's door have to be met or exceeded.
In this size our picks are marked 95H on the Pirelli Cinturato P7 All Season (1,521 lb per tire, rated to 130 mph). The first number is the load index, the letter the speed rating; a tire with equal or higher values than your placard is fine, a lower one is not.
Our guide on reading a tire size walks through the markings, and this one lists every load index and speed code.
Our three picks, side by side
One tire at each price level from what the retailer stocks in this size, with the mileage warranty and UTQG grades as published by the manufacturers and their retailers. Treadwear is the number to compare: it is a relative wear rate, so 700 should last roughly twice as long as 350 on the same car.
| Kumho Ecsta PA51 | Continental ExtremeContact DWS06 Plus | Pirelli Cinturato P7 All Season | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price per tire (Nov 13, 2026) | $108.96 | $196.99 | $250.99 |
| Set of four | $435.84 | $787.96 | $1,003.96 |
| Service description in 225/45R18 | — | — | 95H |
| Mileage warranty | 45,000 mi on non-OE tires | 50,000 mi; 25,000 mi on staggered fitments | see listing |
| UTQG treadwear / traction / temperature | 500 AA A (typical, varies by size) | 560 AA A (typical, varies by size) | see listing |
| Season | Ultra-high-performance all-season | Ultra-high-performance all-season | All-season grand touring |
| Extras | — | SportPlus Technology | — |
Kumho Ecsta PA51, $108.96. Kumho's ultra-high-performance all-season, the pick for a GLI, Optima SX or Sonata 2.0T. In this size it is an XL 95W with 11/32 inch of tread, graded 500 AA A, with a 45,000-mile warranty on non-OE tires.
Continental ExtremeContact DWS06 Plus, $196.99. Continental's ultra-high-performance all-season, our usual mid pick in sporty sizes. The retailer does not stock it in 225/45R18 today.
Pirelli Cinturato P7, $250.99. Pirelli's grand-touring all-season, the comfort pick for an Avalon or ES. In this size it is an XL 95H with 9/32 inch of tread and a 500 A A grade; the listing shows no mileage warranty for this size. The line is also made in run-flat versions in some sizes, so check which one you are ordering.
What 225/45R18 tires cost across the whole range
Of the 388 tires listed in this size, 278 are in stock today. The median is $160.48; a third of the tires cost $105.99 or less, and the top five percent start above $294.23. Those are per-tire prices before mounting and balancing, which adds $15 to $45 per tire at most shops, read from the retailer's feed Nov 13, 2026.
The same tires in neighboring sizes
The Kumho Ecsta PA51, our budget pick here at $108.96, is also stocked in 225/45R17 ($176.96), 245/40R18 ($220.96), 205/50R16 ($101.96) and 215/45R18 ($119.96). The Continental ExtremeContact DWS06 Plus, our mid-range pick here at $196.99, is also stocked in 225/45R17 ($174.99), 235/40R19 ($241.99), 235/45R18 ($200.99) and 215/45R18 ($189.99). Useful if your vehicle came with a different wheel package, or if you are comparing an upsize: the same tire usually costs more per inch of wheel, not per inch of rubber. Prices per tire, from the retailer's feed Nov 13, 2026.
Winter and this size: summer tires are not winter tires
Many tires sold in this size are summer tires, and the manufacturers advise against driving them in near-freezing temperatures: the compound hardens, grip drops sharply and the tread can crack. They also carry no M+S or 3PMSF marking, so a car on summer tires fails Colorado's Passenger Vehicle Traction Law outright on the 126 miles of I-70 between Dotsero and Morrison, in force from September 1 to May 31, unless it is all-wheel drive with at least 3/16 inch of tread; fines start at $130. If the car is driven year-round in a state with real winters, either run an all-season or all-weather tire in this size or keep a second set of winter tires, often on a smaller, narrower wheel that is also less expensive.
None of our picks in this size, the Kumho Ecsta PA51 and Continental ExtremeContact DWS06 Plus, carries the 3PMSF symbol; for that, look at the all-weather and winter tires.
Vehicles that came with 225/45R18
- Toyota Camry (2015-2017, XSE)
- Toyota Avalon (2013-2018, Touring/Limited)
- Lexus ES (2013-2018, 18 in)
- Volkswagen Jetta GLI (2019-2024)
- Kia Optima (2011-2015, SX)
- Hyundai Sonata (2011-2014, Limited 2.0T)
- BMW 3 Series (2012-2018, sport line front)
- Alfa Romeo Giulia (2017-2024, base 18 in)
- Genesis G70 (2019-2024, 2.0T front)
- BMW 3 Series (2019-2024, 18 in staggered Sport Line / M Sport front)
- Mercedes-Benz C-Class (2015-2021, 18 in AMG Line front)
- BMW M340i (2020-2024, 18 in front)
Several of these cars also came on 17- or 19-inch wheels, and some European models are staggered with a wider rear tire; check the placard.
Which type of 225/45R18 tire?
Frequently asked questions
How much do 225/45R18 tires cost?
Expect $73–$106 per tire for a budget brand, $106–$196 for a mid-range tire like the Continental ExtremeContact DWS06 Plus, and $196–$294 for a premium tire like the Pirelli Cinturato P7 All Season. A set of four therefore starts at about $292. Add roughly $15 to $45 per tire for mounting and balancing.
What vehicles use 225/45R18 tires?
225/45R18 is original equipment on Toyota Camry (2015-2017, XSE), Toyota Avalon (2013-2018, Touring/Limited), Lexus ES (2013-2018, 18 in), Volkswagen Jetta GLI (2019-2024), Kia Optima (2011-2015, SX), Hyundai Sonata (2011-2014, Limited 2.0T), BMW 3 Series (2012-2018, sport line front), Alfa Romeo Giulia (2017-2024, base 18 in), Genesis G70 (2019-2024, 2.0T front), BMW 3 Series (2019-2024, 18 in staggered Sport Line / M Sport front), Mercedes-Benz C-Class (2015-2021, 18 in AMG Line front) and BMW M340i (2020-2024, 18 in front), among others. Always confirm with the sticker inside your driver's door, because trim levels and wheel packages can change the size.
What is the best 225/45R18 tire?
For most drivers our mid-range pick, the Continental ExtremeContact DWS06 Plus, is the sweet spot of price and tread life. If you keep the vehicle a long time or drive in heavy rain and snow, the Pirelli Cinturato P7 All Season is worth the extra. On a tight budget the Kumho Ecsta PA51 is a sound choice.
Can I replace just one or two 225/45R18 tires?
On a front- or rear-wheel-drive car, yes: replace in pairs on the same axle and put the newer pair on the rear. On all-wheel-drive vehicles most makers want all four replaced together, or a new tire shaved to match, because a difference in circumference strains the drivetrain.