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R18 TYRES NZ: 18-INCH TYRES FOR PERFORMANCE & SUVS
R18 is the choice for performance sedans, hot hatches, and larger SUVs. We stock 45+ options from ultra-low-profile 35-series to SUV all-terrain, including EV-specific tyres, with free North Island delivery.
🔧 WHAT ARE R18 TYRES?
R18 tyres fit 18-inch diameter rims — the modern choice for performance vehicles and larger SUVs. Lower profile options deliver sharper handling, while higher profiles suit SUVs and provide better ride comfort.
R18 CATEGORIES
- Ultra-High Performance (e.g. 225/40R18, 235/35R18) — Very low profile for maximum handling response. Common on hot hatches and sports cars.
- Performance (e.g. 235/45R18, 245/45R18) — Balanced sporty handling with reasonable comfort. Popular on performance sedans.
- Touring (e.g. 225/55R18, 235/55R18) — Comfort-focused with good handling. Factory fitment on many modern sedans.
- SUV/Crossover (e.g. 255/60R18, 265/60R18) — Higher profile for SUV weight and comfort. Common factory fitment on larger SUVs.
- All-Terrain (e.g. 265/60R18 A/T) — Off-road capability in OEM-friendly sizing. No lift required on most vehicles.
🏎️ ULTRA-HIGH PERFORMANCE R18 TYRES
Low profile ratios (35-40) for maximum handling response and aggressive looks. Stiffer sidewalls deliver precise steering feel and cornering grip. Perfect for hot hatches and sports cars.
| Size | Brand | Load/Speed | Pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| 215/35R18 | Hifly | 84W (500kg/270km/h) | HF805 |
| 215/40R18 | Maxxis | 89Y (580kg/300km/h) | VS5 |
| 225/40R18★★ TOP SEARCH | Anchee | 92W XL (630kg/270km/h) | AC818 |
| 225/40R18 | Joyroad | 92W XL (630kg/270km/h) | Sport RX6 |
| 225/40R18 | Hilo | 92W XL (630kg/270km/h) | Green Plus |
| 225/35R18 | Hifly | 87W (545kg/270km/h) | HF805 |
| 235/40R18★ POPULAR | Anchee | 95W XL (690kg/270km/h) | AC818 |
| 235/40R18 | Joyroad | 95W XL (690kg/270km/h) | Sport RX6 |
| 245/40R18 | Anchee | 97W XL (730kg/270km/h) | AC818 |
| 255/35R18 | Hifly | 94W (670kg/270km/h) | HF805 |
| 255/40R18 | Anchee | 99Y (775kg/300km/h) | AC818 |
| 265/35R18 | Anchee | 97Y (730kg/300km/h) | AC818 |
Best for: VW Golf GTI/R, Hyundai i30 N, Honda Civic Type R, Subaru WRX/STI, Ford Focus ST/RS, BMW 1/2 Series, Mercedes A-Class AMG.
🚗 PERFORMANCE TOURING R18 TYRES
Balanced profile ratios (45-55) offering sporty handling with everyday comfort. Perfect for performance sedans and premium vehicles that need to handle well without punishing ride quality.
| Size | Brand | Load/Speed | Pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| 215/45R18 | Anchee | 93W XL (650kg/270km/h) | AC818 |
| 215/45R18 | Hilo | 93W (650kg/270km/h) | Green Plus |
| 225/45R18★ POPULAR | Anchee | 95W XL (690kg/270km/h) | AC818 |
| 225/45R18 | Anchee | 95W XL (690kg/270km/h) | AC818 |
| 225/45R18 | Joyroad | 95W XL (690kg/270km/h) | Sport RX6 |
| 235/45R18 | Anchee | 94W (670kg/270km/h) | AC818 |
| 235/45R18 | Anchee | 98W XL (750kg/270km/h) | AC818 |
| 235/45R18 | Predator | 98V (750kg/240km/h) | Comptrax PR1 A/S |
| 245/45R18★★ TOP SEARCH | Anchee | 100W XL (800kg/270km/h) | AC818 |
| 245/45R18 | Predator | 100W (800kg/270km/h) | Comptrax PR1 A/S |
| 255/45R18 | Anchee | 103W (875kg/270km/h) | AC818 |
| 235/50R18 | Anchee | 97W (730kg/270km/h) | AC818 |
| 235/50R18 | Predator | 101W (825kg/270km/h) | Comptrax PR1 A/S |
| 215/55R18 | Anchee | 99W (775kg/270km/h) | AC818 |
| 215/55R18 | Comforser | 99W (775kg/270km/h) | CF510 |
| 225/55R18★★ TOP SEARCH | Anchee | 102W XL (850kg/270km/h) | AC818 |
| 225/55R18 | Joyroad | 98V (750kg/240km/h) | RX1 |
| 235/55R18 | Anchee | 104W (900kg/270km/h) | AC818 |
| 255/55R18 | Comforser | 109W (1030kg/270km/h) | CF510 |
Best for: Toyota Camry V6, Honda Accord Sport, Mazda 6, Subaru Liberty GT, Skoda Superb, Kia Stinger, Hyundai Sonata N-Line.
🚙 SUV & CROSSOVER R18 TYRES
Higher profile ratios (55-60) optimised for SUV weight and comfort. Factory fitment for larger SUVs like Prado 150, Fortuner, Patrol, and premium crossovers.
| Size | Brand | Load/Speed | Pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| 225/60R18 | Anchee | 100V (800kg/240km/h) | AC828 |
| 225/60R18 | Comforser | 104H (900kg/210km/h) | CF2000 |
| 235/60R18 | Anchee | 107H XL (975kg/210km/h) | AC828 |
| 245/60R18 | Anchee | 105H (925kg/210km/h) | AC828 |
| 255/60R18 | Anchee | 112H XL (1120kg/210km/h) | AC828 |
| 265/60R18★★★ TOP SEARCH | Joyroad | 110H (1060kg/210km/h) | RX1 |
Best for: Toyota Prado 150, Toyota Fortuner, Nissan Patrol Y62, Isuzu MU-X, Mitsubishi Pajero Sport, Hyundai Santa Fe, Kia Sorento.
🌲 ALL TERRAIN R18 TYRES
Off-road capability in OEM-friendly sizing. 265/60R18 is the most popular A/T size for modern SUVs — fits without lift kits on most vehicles while adding genuine off-road grip.
| Size | Brand | Load/Speed | Pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| 265/60R18★★★ TOP SEARCH | Anchee | 110T (1060kg/190km/h) | AC858 |
| 265/60R18 | Predator | 114T (1180kg/190km/h) | New Mutant X-AT |
| 265/60R18 10PLY | Joyroad | 119/116S (1360/1250kg) | Adventure A/T |
Best for: Toyota Prado, Toyota Fortuner, Nissan Patrol, Isuzu MU-X, Mitsubishi Pajero Sport. See our All-Terrain Guide for more sizes.
🏔️ MUD TERRAIN R18 TYRES
Aggressive off-road capability for R18 wheels. The 33x12.5R18 size is popular for serious off-road builds with 18-inch rims.
| Size | Brand | Load/Speed | Pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33x12.5R18 10PLY | Comforser | 118Q (1320kg/160km/h) | CF3000 |
Best for: Lifted Prado, Patrol, Landcruiser, Hilux, Ranger with 18" wheels. See our Mud Terrain Guide for more options.
⚡ EV-SPECIFIC R18 TYRES
Electric vehicles require tyres designed for instant torque, extra weight, and efficiency. Our Anchee EPFOUNDER CE101 pattern is specifically engineered for EVs with lower rolling resistance and reinforced construction.
| Size | Brand | Load/Speed | Pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| 215/55R18⚡ EV OPTIMISED | Anchee | 99W (775kg/270km/h) | EPFOUNDER CE101 |
| 235/45R18⚡ EV OPTIMISED | Anchee | 98Y (750kg/300km/h) | EPFOUNDER CE101 |
| 245/50R18⚡ EV OPTIMISED | Anchee | 104W (900kg/270km/h) | EPFOUNDER CE101 |
Best for: Tesla Model 3/Y, BYD Atto 3, Hyundai Ioniq 5/6, Kia EV6, Polestar 2, Mercedes EQA/EQB. See our EV Tyre Guide for more.
📐 R18 SIZE COMPARISON CHART
Understanding how different R18 sizes compare in overall diameter and typical applications:
| Size | Diameter | Width | Typical Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 225/40R18 | 637mm (25.1") | 225mm (8.9") | Hot hatches, sports cars |
| 235/45R18 | 669mm (26.3") | 235mm (9.3") | Performance sedans |
| 245/45R18 | 678mm (26.7") | 245mm (9.6") | Sports sedans, GT cars |
| 225/55R18 | 705mm (27.8") | 225mm (8.9") | Touring sedans, wagons |
| 235/60R18 | 739mm (29.1") | 235mm (9.3") | Compact SUVs, crossovers |
| 255/60R18 | 763mm (30.0") | 255mm (10.0") | Mid-size SUVs |
| 265/60R18 | 775mm (30.5") | 265mm (10.4") | Large SUVs (Prado, Patrol) |
| 33x12.5R18 | 838mm (33.0") | 318mm (12.5") | Lifted off-road builds |
Use our Tyre Size Calculator for precise comparisons and speedometer correction.
🚗 WHAT VEHICLES USE R18 TYRES?
VW Golf GTI/R, Hyundai i30 N, Honda Civic Type R, Ford Focus ST/RS.
Toyota Camry V6, Honda Accord Sport, Mazda 6, Kia Stinger, Subaru Liberty GT.
Toyota Camry, Honda Accord, Hyundai Sonata, Skoda Superb, VW Passat.
Toyota RAV4, Honda CR-V, Mazda CX-5, Hyundai Tucson, Nissan X-Trail (higher spec).
Toyota Prado 150, Toyota Fortuner, Nissan Patrol Y62, Isuzu MU-X.
Tesla Model 3/Y, BYD Atto 3, Hyundai Ioniq 5, Kia EV6, Polestar 2.
❓ R18 TYRE FAQS
R18 indicates the tyre fits an 18-inch diameter rim. The "R" stands for radial construction. For example, 225/40R18 means 225mm width, 40% aspect ratio, radial construction, for an 18-inch wheel.
265/60R18 is the most searched R18 size (~228 searches) — it's factory fitment on popular SUVs like Toyota Prado 150, Fortuner, and Nissan Patrol. For performance cars, 245/45R18 (~163 searches) and 225/40R18 (~158 searches) lead. 225/55R18 is most popular for touring sedans (~187 searches).
The profile number is the sidewall height as a percentage of width. 225/40R18 has a 90mm sidewall (225 × 0.40), while 225/45R18 has a 101mm sidewall. Lower profiles (35-40) give sportier handling but firmer ride and more vulnerable to pothole damage. Higher profiles (45-55) offer more comfort and better protection.
Low profile tyres (35-40 series) are more vulnerable to pothole and rough road damage due to less sidewall cushion. They're fine on well-maintained urban roads but consider 45 or 50 profile if you regularly encounter rough roads. The trade-off is handling precision vs. ride quality and durability.
265/60R18 (~30.5" diameter) is factory size for many SUVs including Prado 150, Fortuner, Patrol Y62, and MU-X. It's a direct fit with no modifications needed. This makes it the most popular size for adding all-terrain capability without lift kits or guard trimming.
Yes! We stock Anchee EPFOUNDER CE101 EV-specific tyres in 215/55R18, 235/45R18, and 245/50R18. These feature reinforced sidewalls for EV weight, optimised rubber compounds for instant torque, and lower rolling resistance to maximise range. Some customers report 5-8% range improvement over standard tyres.
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