Some tire sizes are more oriented toward sporty vehicles, and the 245/40R18 size is definitely one that fits that description. You’ll find 245/40R18 tires on vehicles like the Mercedes-Benz E-Class, Chevrolet Corvette, BMW 5 Series, Subaru Impreza and Audi A4, as well as a few everyday cars like the Honda Accord and older Subaru Forester models. Even with a more performance-oriented vehicle, though, most drivers are going to opt for all season tires. All-season tires offer a great balance of good handling, low road noise, a forgiving ride and year-round traction, even in light snow. Tires like the Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4, Continental ExtremeContact DWS06 PLUS, Pirelli P Zero Nero All Season, and Toyo Proxes Sport A/S are all great all-season tires in the 245/40R18 size.
Popular vehicles:
Mercedes-Benz E-class (2002-2016)
Chevrolet Corvette (2003-2019)
BMW 5 Series (1988-2010)
Subaru Impreza WRX (2007-2014)
Audi A4 (2007-2021)
Honda Accord (2011-2013)
Subaru Forester (2002-2007)
Of course if you’re driving something like a Corvette or Benz, you’d like to get the most out of your car’s handling properties. A set of ultra-high-performance (UHP) tires is a great option; UHP tires feature a softer, “stickier” tread formulation for sharp handling response and cornering ability. Tires like the Pirelli Cinturato P7, Yokohama Advan Apex V601, Nitto Invo, and Kumho Ecsta P31, are all excellent candidates in the UHP category. Just bear in mind that the softer rubber of UHP tires will harden in colder temperatures, causing them to lose traction; remember to change out your UHP tires when the thermometer is below about 45 degrees Fahrenheit.
Maybe you live in a part of the country that has hard winters where snow stays on the ground for weeks at a time. All season tires often can’t get the job done in heavy snow, making dedicated winter tires a good choice. Consider dedicated winter tires like the Michelin X-Ice Snow, Bridgestone Blizzak WS90, Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9, and Hankook Winter i cept evo2 (W320) to safely get you through rough winter conditions. Modern winter tires are designed for ride quality and noise levels that rival the best touring tires, but with a tread pattern that delivers much better grip in snow and slush. Just remember that they’re like the opposite of UHP tires and will wear quickly when temperatures rise above about 40 degrees.
Whether you drive an Audi A4, Chevrolet Corvette, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, or something else, SimpleTire has a set of 245/40R18 tires that meets your needs at a great price!
