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275/35 R18 Tires

Everything we know about the 275/35 R18 tire size: 3 independent tire tests conducted in this exact size, 47 owner reviews covering 448,014 miles of driving, and EU label data for the tires you can actually buy in it.

  • 47owner reviews
  • 448,014 milescovered on them
  • 3tests in this size
  • 144tires made in this size
275/35 R18 To scale, mm
Ø 650 275 96 18" 96

The quick answer

The quick answer - 275/35 R18
Season Owners' pick Owner rating Latest test winner
Summer Vredestein Ultrac Sessanta 9.2 Current version: Vredestein Ultrac Pro 90% from 3 reviews Nankang Sportnex CR S 7.3 The BEST Streetable Track Tires in 2026 Tested
All Season - - Bridgestone Potenza RE 71RS 9.2 2025 Tire Rack Extreme Performance Track Tire Test

Owner picks are the highest weighted owner score in 275/35 R18; test winners come from the most recent independent test conducted in this size. The full evidence is below.

Independent tire tests in 275/35 R18

Tires behave differently as sizes change, so a test conducted in your exact size is the strongest evidence there is. Every test below was run in 275/35 R18 - 3 in total, newest first.

Summer tire tests

Summer tire tests conducted in 275/35 R18
Year Test Winner Tires tested
2026 2026 Tire Rack Streetable Track Tire Test Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperCar 3R 3
2026 The BEST Streetable Track Tires in 2026 Tested Tire Reviews test Nankang Sportnex CR S 5

All Season tire tests

All Season tire tests conducted in 275/35 R18
Year Test Winner Tires tested
2025 2025 Tire Rack Extreme Performance Track Tire Test Bridgestone Potenza RE 71RS 7

The best rated 275/35 R18 tires

Rated only by drivers running this size. Each tire needs at least 3 reviews in 275/35 R18 to be ranked; the order weights a tire's score by how many reviews back it, so one glowing review cannot top a table.

Summer tires

The highest rated Summer tire in 275/35 R18 is the Vredestein Ultrac Sessanta - 90% from 3 owner reviews in this size. The current tire in that line is now the Vredestein Ultrac Pro.

Summer tires ranked by owner rating in 275/35 R18
# Tire Owner rating Reviews Distance reviewed TR Score
1 Vredestein Ultrac Sessanta Replaced by Vredestein Ultrac Pro 90% 3 25,000 miles 9.2
2 Nankang NS2 Replaced by Nankang Noble Sport NS20 75% 4 2,000 miles 5.5

Want test data as well as owner opinion? Best Summer Tires →

TR Score is the tire's overall Tire Reviews rating out of 10, built from independent test results and every owner review of that tire - not just the reviews from this car. The owner rating column is this car only.

275/35 R18 EU tire label data

EU label values are declared for each individual size, so the figures here are exact for 275/35 R18 rather than a range across a model. 58 tires carry label data in this size. The most common load index is 99 (up to 775 kg per tire). Speed ratings on offer: (Y) (301 km/h), Y (300 km/h), W (270 km/h), S (180 km/h). 1 tires in this size carry the 3PMSF severe snow marking.

A Best wet grip

19 tires in this size hold the top EU wet grip rating, class A. The highest scoring on Tire Reviews:

B Lowest rolling resistance

The most fuel efficient choice: 1 tires in this size reach rolling resistance class B. The highest scoring on Tire Reviews:

70dB Quietest tires

The quietest 275/35 R18 tires are labelled at 70 dB external noise:

Label values come from the EU EPREL database and apply to the EU market versions of each tire. Wet grip and rolling resistance run from class A (best) to E; noise is the measured drive-by figure. A good label is a floor, not a verdict - the tests and owner ratings above tell you far more.

How long do 275/35 R18 tires last?

Across 12 end of life reviews in this size, a typical set of tires was worn out after 8,000 miles. Half of all worn-out sets lasted between 2,000 miles and 22,000 miles.

Distances are self-reported by drivers whose review marked the set as worn out; figures are medians, so a single unusual report cannot move them. Driving style and the car matter more than the size itself.

What does 275/35 R18 mean?

A 275/35 R18 tire is 275 mm wide, its sidewall is 35% of that width (96 mm) tall, and it fits a 18 inch wheel. That gives an overall diameter of roughly 650 mm.

275/35 R18 nominal dimensions
Section width275 mm
Sidewall height96 mm
Rim diameter18" (457 mm)
Overall diameter≈ 650 mm
Circumference≈ 2,041 mm
Revolutions per km≈ 490
Revolutions per mile≈ 788

Also written as

275/35R18 275/35 ZR18 275-35-18 275 35 18

Figures are calculated from the nominal size. A loaded, rolling tire runs a few percent smaller, and true widths vary slightly between makes.

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Every tire reviewed in 275/35 R18

The complete record, including discontinued tires and tires with too few reviews to rank, ordered by the amount of evidence. A further 24 tires have a single review each; they count toward the totals but are not listed.

All tires reviewed in 275/35 R18
Tire Season Owner rating Reviews Distance reviewed
Nankang NS2 Replaced by Nankang Noble Sport NS20 Summer 75% 4 2,000 miles
Vredestein Ultrac Sessanta Replaced by Vredestein Ultrac Pro Summer 90% 3 25,000 miles
Bridgestone Potenza RE 71RS Replaced by Bridgestone Potenza RE 71 RZ Summer 90% 2 900 miles
Falken Azenis FK510 Replaced by Falken Azenis FK520 Summer 86% 2 18,000 miles
Kumho Ecsta PS91 Replaced by Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72 Summer 80% 2 47,000 miles
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 Replaced by Michelin Pilot Sport 5 Summer 61% 2 5,000 miles
Dunlop SP Sport 01 ROF Summer 55% 2 25,000 miles
Accelera PHI 2 Summer 54% 2 14,000 miles
Continental Sport Contact 3 Replaced by Continental SportContact 7 Summer 54% 2 20,000 miles
Accelera PHI Replaced by Accelera PHI 2 Summer 34% 2 31,000 miles

Reviews only cover part of the market: 144 tires are made in 275/35 R18. Browse every 275/35 R18 tire →

What drivers say about their 275/35 R18 tires

The most recent owner reviews fitted in this size, in their own words.

79%
Kumho Ecsta PS91 275/35 R18 22,000 miles August 13, 2026

Tire were used on a 470 HP RWD 1.7 t car. For the money, this is a very good budget tire for spirited driving and even occasional track use. The tire offers decent grip, a stiff sidewall, and responsive handling that gives you confidence when pushing the car on twisty roads or during a track day.

What impressed me the most was its durability. Compared to some other performance-oriented tires, the tread lasted quite a long time, which makes it an attractive option if you're looking for a balance between performance and running costs. Wet weather performance was also perfectly acceptable. I never experienced any unpleasant surprises and always felt comfortable driving in the rain.

However, once the tire reached around 60-50% tread depth, its characteristics changed noticeably. Dry grip dropped significantly, and the tire no longer delivered the same confidence and performance it had when new. This was especially noticeable during more aggressive driving, where the reduced grip became quite apparent. For my application I did not mind as first half of the tire I used for track days and fast road driving and second half was used for doing skids and enjoying RWD car as you should :D

Noise levels were never an issue and remained low throughout its lifespan.

Overall, I would recommend this tire to anyone looking for a budget-friendly performance tire that can handle spirited road driving and the occasional track day. Just be aware that its dry performance deteriorates quite a bit once the tread wears down to around half of its original depth.

56%
Maxxis Victra Sport 5 275/35 R18 8,000 miles August 11, 2026

So I have tried these tires on the rear axle of my 470 hp, 1.7 t car, and I have to say that initially, when I put them on the car, I was very impressed. For the money, they have quite decent grip and a smooth transition while losing grip. That changed after a few heat cycles. Now the tires have lost almost all grip and are incredibly hard. So I would say that for normal driving, they offer very good value for money. However, if you intend to drive the car hard, I would not choose them again. I have bought a set for my wife's Mini Cooper S F56, and I have to say they work very well on that car and are still very grippy, because the car is driven quite normally, although sometimes a bit spiritedly by me. :D

74%
Nankang Sportnex CR S 275/35 R18 Subaru 2018 WRX STi 2,000 miles July 20, 2026

I've purchased these tires three times so far. Between these tires I have had Falken RT660+, RT615k+ and Kumho V730. None have been as consistent and performant all the way down to the end of the tire's life.
I use these for autocross at 275/35-18 on an 18x10" Apex VS5R wheel. The tire is extremely well supported on that size wheel. Nankang measures the tire on a 9.5" wheel but it's a bit pinched on that width so I'd recommend going larger.
I find that the compound comes on quickly and handles heat really well. I've never had to spray them down even during the Florida summers. I do make sure to get them to 32PSI hot and they'll hot lap no worries.

70%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S 275/35 R18 Porsche 7,000 miles June 14, 2026
It's the wrong tire for my car. I suspect the previous owner couldn't decide between 265 or 285, or else this was the only one available.

It's performance is incredible(...ly unexciting in the same way a base model E39 BMW does everything so well it becomes a bit sterile.)

Is it because the tires are on the back of a very capable sports car? Is it because they're paired with the front end doing good work too?

What I do know is, the front axle still looks brand new. The backs have 1mm left. After 7000 miles.

I'm probably going to get different tires all around when the fronts wear down. The combination of sterility for road feel and fast wear is a bit annoying. Maybe the tire has such a huge delta I'm not testing it, more likely well in it's comfort zone.

Can it handle though! Wet or dry it's rarely different, superbly capable, even at >150mph.

Comfort is a bit raw, but its got a low profile. It's the only aspect I do not like, everything other aspect is ok to excellent.

One thing to add, even at very low tread depth, it remains superbly capable, there's no drop in performance or handling.

Noise is fine too. I'd rather listen to tires, engines, induction, than the radio anyway.
74%
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 275/35 R18 Jaguar S Type R (4.2 Supercharged) 20,000 miles October 17, 2025
Best feature is the gradual and progressive loss of grip at the limit, rather than sudden loss
74%
Accelera PHI 2 275/35 R18 Mercedes Benz CLS 500 9,000 miles October 1, 2025
Bought a car with that had 4 brand new accelera tires fitted on refurbished wheels. As it was october I thought I would keep them as winter wheels. I was sceptical how useful they would be with 400bhp rwd. However they have been fine. a little noisier but not much. Even with tcs off you need a lot of lock and power to get them to slip. Thats the only condition when i have got them to spin. Spirited cornering they hold a good line between a succession of bends. They have never aquaplaned under braking. This is the first time using non premium rubber and my experience suggests that other manufacturers are catching up. I may very well replace them eventually like for like. 2 285/35/18 and 2 245/35/18 cost less than 2 195/50/15 thirty years ago!
34%
Accelera PHI 2 275/35 R18 Jaguar XK 4.2 5,000 miles July 19, 2025
DEATH TRAP TYRES!

I recently bought a Jaguar XK that had a set of these on. No complaints for the first few weeks, only driving in the dry… Then came the wet. One of the worst experiences of my life. 20% throttle with no standing water and a Corsa behind me and the back end snaping all over the place. Traction control doing its best but losing the battle. I was not driving even remotely quick.

Will be getting it booked in for a change next week.

DO NOT PUT THESE TYRES ON ANYTHING, THEY SHOULD NOT BE LEGAL!
53%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 275/35 R18 Mercedes Benz CLS 220 4,000 miles June 9, 2025
This is kind of an update after 6k kilometers and 2 years: I've bought it 2023.07, DOT is 2023.05. I store my car in a garage, and the wear is negligible. My main reason to switch to this PS4 was to improve the wet handling. With the 4years old P Zeros, the car was undriveable in wet conditions. Sliding, drifting all the time, instead of a safe cornering or accelerating. The PS4 was a dream. Glued the the asphalt. Nothing, just grip like its dry. Even when I' did a full throttle in the middle of a 90degree corner to test... Superb. But yesterday we had a rainy day, and it was the first time this year I drove my car in these conditons...and gosh i was devastated. I was sliding around in the town. Cannot do swift accelerate, cannot do a swift lane change. Car is drifting, sliding, spinning, the electronics are constantly working to keep the car on the road. And I'm not a road warrior, its not that... however when it was new, even the crazy stunts were easy(I was trying to find the limits) without even the safety electronics turning on, it was just pure grip. So all in all I'm devastated that a PS4, stored in a garage, no UV, no freeze, 6-6.5mm tread, cared very well... and its ready to be thrown out after 1.5seasons. (I use a 4 season for winter tire between nov and march, so it is almost like that im just storing the PS4 :D ) I'm really really devastated that my PS4 is dangearous in wet after 1.5-2years. This is unacceptable. Even a chinese cheap something lasts longer. (I'll skip the very price Michelins, since the PS4S on my other car cracked after about 6 years...i dont expect perfect grip after 6 years, but those huge, deep cracks...i could even see the steel inner of the tire...pathetic :( Hankook and GY is still king in this aspect. Pirelli and Michelin are only good for 1 year and testing/reviewing)

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Owner ratings are submitted through the review form on this site, naming the tire, the size and the distance covered, and are checked by hand before publication. Test results come from independent published tire tests indexed by size, and label values from the EU EPREL database.

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Every test published as a Tire Reviews test is run by Jonathan Benson, who has been testing tires independently since 2007.

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