These are fitted to the rear of my E350d, dry weather grip is absolutely spot on, couldn't complain.
Wear rate is good, BUT and it's the reason they are coming off is that in the wet they will try their best to send you sideways. The car has a relatively large amount of torque, but still you can find you'll come off a roundabout with a quarter turn of opposite lock, which is fine when it's just me, but the Mrs isn't best pleased !
275/35 R19 Tires
Everything we know about the 275/35 R19 tire size: 10 independent tire tests conducted in this exact size, 125 owner reviews covering 1,066,159 miles of driving, and EU label data for the tires you can actually buy in it.
- 125owner reviews
- 1,066,159 milescovered on them
- 10tests in this size
- 336tires made in this size
The quick answer
| Season | Owners' pick | Owner rating | Latest test winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S 9.4 Current version: Michelin Pilot Sport S 5 | 92% from 4 reviews | Pirelli P Zero Trofeo RS 9.3 2026 AutoBild Track Day Tire Test |
| Winter | - | - | Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 9.5 2025 High Performance Winter Tire Test |
Owner picks are the highest weighted owner score in 275/35 R19; test winners come from the most recent independent test conducted in this size. The full evidence is below.
Independent tire tests in 275/35 R19
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 R19 - 10 in total, newest first.
Summer tire tests
| Year | Test | Winner | Tires tested |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2026 AutoBild Track Day Tire Test | Pirelli P Zero Trofeo RS | 5 |
| 2026 | 2026 Autobild Sports Cars Summer Tire Test rear axle size | Continental SportContact 7 | 8 |
| 2025 | 2025 AutoView Extreme Performance Tire Test | Bridgestone Potenza RE 71RS | 3 |
| 2025 | 2025 AutoView Sports Tire Test | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S | 5 |
| 2025 | 2025 Tire Rack UUHP Summer Tire Test | Kumho Ecsta Sport S PS72 | 10 |
| 2025 | Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R vs Hoosier TrackAttack Pro vs Bridgestone Potenza RE71 RS Tire Reviews test | Hoosier TrackAttack Pro | 3 |
| 2021 | Should You Fit OE Tires? Michelin Pilot Sport 4S vs 4S * (BMW) Tire Reviews test | - | 2 |
| 2021 | 2021 Sport Auto UHP Summer Tire Test | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S | 8 |
| 2015 | 2015 Auto Bild Performance Tire Test | Hankook Ventus S1 evo | 7 |
Winter tire tests
| Year | Test | Winner | Tires tested |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2025 High Performance Winter Tire Test | Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 | 6 |
The best rated 275/35 R19 tires
Rated only by drivers running this size. Each tire needs at least 3 reviews in 275/35 R19 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 R19 is the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S - 92% from 4 owner reviews in this size. The current tire in that line is now the Michelin Pilot Sport S 5.
| # | Tire | Owner rating | Reviews | Distance reviewed | TR Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
Replaced by Michelin Pilot Sport S 5
|
92% | 4 | 14,000 miles | 9.4 |
| 2 |
Dunlop SP Sport Maxx GT
|
91% | 3 | 73,800 miles | 5.5 |
| 3 |
Continental Sport Contact 6
Replaced by Continental SportContact 7
|
85% | 5 | 38,150 miles | 9.3 |
| 4 |
Continental SportContact 7
|
85% | 5 | 74,000 miles | 9.7 |
| 5 |
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
Replaced by Michelin Pilot Sport 5
|
84% | 3 | 106,733 miles | 9.3 |
| 6 |
Nexen N Fera SU1
Replaced by Nexen N Fera Sport SU2
|
83% | 3 | 39,030 miles | 7.1 |
| 7 |
Continental ContiSportContact 5 P
Replaced by Continental SportContact 7
|
81% | 3 | 15,013 miles | 8.5 |
| 8 |
Falken FK452
Replaced by Falken Azenis FK520
|
78% | 3 | 30,011 miles | 7.8 |
| 9 |
Michelin Pilot Super Sport
Replaced by Michelin Pilot Sport S 5
|
75% | 5 | 38,500 miles | 8.5 |
| 10 |
Vredestein Ultrac Sessanta
Replaced by Vredestein Ultrac Pro
|
66% | 3 | 21,600 miles | 9.2 |
| 11 |
Kumho Ecsta PS91
Replaced by Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72
|
61% | 3 | 21,100 miles | 5.7 |
| 12 |
Bridgestone Potenza RE050A
Replaced by Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
|
49% | 4 | 44,400 miles | 7.1 |
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 R19 EU tire label data
EU label values are declared for each individual size, so the figures here are exact for 275/35 R19 rather than a range across a model. 244 tires carry label data in this size. The most common load index is 100 (up to 800 kg per tire). Speed ratings on offer: (Y) (301 km/h), Y (300 km/h), W (270 km/h), V (240 km/h), H (210 km/h), T (190 km/h), Q (160 km/h). 80 tires in this size carry the 3PMSF severe snow marking.
A Best wet grip
67 tires in this size hold the top EU wet grip rating, class A. The highest scoring on Tire Reviews:
- Continental SportContact 7 Summer 9.7
- Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 Summer 9.7
- Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport All Season 9.6
- Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo Summer 9.5
- Vredestein Quatrac Pro 2 All Season 9.4
- Hankook Ventus Evo Summer 9.4
A Lowest rolling resistance
The most fuel efficient choice: 3 tires in this size reach rolling resistance class A. The highest scoring on Tire Reviews:
- Pirelli P Zero Summer 8.8
- Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 Summer 8.6
- Continental EcoContact 6 Summer 7.5
68dB Quietest tires
The quietest 275/35 R19 tires are labelled at 68 dB external noise:
- Pirelli P Zero Winter 2 Winter 9.8
- Sailun Atrezzo ZSR2 Summer 8.9
- Pirelli P Zero Summer 8.8
- Giti Control P10 Summer 8.5
- Pirelli CINTURATO P7 Summer 8.4
- GT Radial SportActive 2 Summer 8.3
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 R19 tires last?
Across 39 end of life reviews in this size, a typical set of tires was worn out after 13,000 miles. Half of all worn-out sets lasted between 5,000 miles and 21,700 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 R19 mean?
A 275/35 R19 tire is 275 mm wide, its sidewall is 35% of that width (96 mm) tall, and it fits a 19 inch wheel. That gives an overall diameter of roughly 675 mm.
| Section width | 275 mm |
|---|---|
| Sidewall height | 96 mm |
| Rim diameter | 19" (483 mm) |
| Overall diameter | ≈ 675 mm |
| Circumference | ≈ 2,121 mm |
| Revolutions per km | ≈ 472 |
| Revolutions per mile | ≈ 759 |
Also written as
275/35R19 275/35 ZR19 275-35-19 275 35 19
Figures are calculated from the nominal size. A loaded, rolling tire runs a few percent smaller, and true widths vary slightly between makes.
What cars use 275/35 R19 tires?
The cars most often running this size in our owner reviews. Each links to the best rated tires for that exact car.
Nissan 370Z
9 reviews in this size
BMW 520d M Sport
9 reviews in this size
BMW M3
7 reviews in this size
BMW E63 645Ci
6 reviews in this size
BMW 535d M Sport
5 reviews in this size
Mercedes Benz E220Cdi
4 reviews in this size
BMW M2
4 reviews in this size
Toyota Supra
3 reviews in this size
BMW 530D M sport
3 reviews in this size
BMW 530d F10
3 reviews in this size
Every tire reviewed in 275/35 R19
The complete record, including discontinued tires and tires with too few reviews to rank, ordered by the amount of evidence. A further 47 tires have a single review each; they count toward the totals but are not listed.
Reviews only cover part of the market: 336 tires are made in 275/35 R19. Browse every 275/35 R19 tire →
What drivers say about their 275/35 R19 tires
The most recent owner reviews fitted in this size, in their own words.
Great grip considering the power the M4 is putting down .560bhp
The rear end slips at low speeds in roundabouts on wet roads.
The tires are good, but they wear so fast. I drove on them for one and a half summer and on wet I am allready feeling aquaplaning. That is too soon. I will never buy these tires again.
Mercedes E400d 4matic saloon 2019:
Excellent handling in dry, predictable in the wet, wear acceptable, not the most comfortable over broken surfaces, noise OK for 2016-designed UHP tire. Now surpassed by Michelin PS4S, Goodyear F1 Asymetric 6, Pirelli P Zero PZ5 etc.
Excellent handling in dry, predictable in the wet, wear acceptable, not the most comfortable over broken surfaces, noise OK for 2016-designed UHP tire. Now surpassed by Michelin PS4S, Goodyear F1 Asymetric 6, Pirelli P Zero PZ5 etc.
I've these tires originally with my car, front size 245/40R19 and rear size 275/35R19. I've driven them for a bit above 15k miles (25k km) and I'm now changing them due to age (DOT year 2019) and not tread dept. During their age, I've not seen any meaningful degradation of their road presence - grip, breaking, handling, etc.
The majority of their life they have been driven calmly and not sporty. I've not went on motor track to bring them to the limit, though they have seen a couple of times a good, hot summer spirited driving.
They stick well on the dry and on the wet, I have never had any issues with the grip, over/under steering or aquaplaning.
My only issue with these tires is noise and comfort. My winter tires are 245/45R18 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 and with them I'm driving a totally different car.
With the GoodYear I'm sitting on the tarmac and feeling and hearing every little pebble.
I wanted to change them with PremiumContact 7, but unfortunately on this sizes only "sport" tires are available.
I was thinking to put SportContact7, but then the Pirelli PZ5 came out of factory and won every test, so now I'm looking to put these. Once I've some miles on them will leave a review as well. Hopefully, they will be more comfortable than the GoodYear.
The majority of their life they have been driven calmly and not sporty. I've not went on motor track to bring them to the limit, though they have seen a couple of times a good, hot summer spirited driving.
They stick well on the dry and on the wet, I have never had any issues with the grip, over/under steering or aquaplaning.
My only issue with these tires is noise and comfort. My winter tires are 245/45R18 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 and with them I'm driving a totally different car.
With the GoodYear I'm sitting on the tarmac and feeling and hearing every little pebble.
I wanted to change them with PremiumContact 7, but unfortunately on this sizes only "sport" tires are available.
I was thinking to put SportContact7, but then the Pirelli PZ5 came out of factory and won every test, so now I'm looking to put these. Once I've some miles on them will leave a review as well. Hopefully, they will be more comfortable than the GoodYear.
Good value for the money. I'm trying some Falken this time, but might go back to Goodride.
I’ve just come back from a nearly 4000-mile Christmas trip across Europe and tried the CrossClimate 3 Sport for the first time on my Mercedes E-Class S213 Estate (275/35 R19 rear, 245/40 R19 front) and honestly, they blew me away. From heavy rain in France and Belgium to high-speed runs on the German Autobahn, across wet and dry roads, through blizzards and snowstorms in Poland and Austria, including black ice and deep snow the tires handled it all. They adapted instantly to changing road conditions, always providing strong, predictable grip and never feeling anywhere near their limit.
Previously I’d been on Michelin Primacy 3 MOE and then switched to Pilot Sport 4S, which I really like even on a heavy, not-particularly sporty estate car, so I expected some compromise - but no, not at all. The CC3 Sport seem to handle anything without compromise; a genuinely impressive product. Through faster bends they held on nicely and felt really controlled. Honestly, it felt more like driving on a premium summer UHP tire than an all-season. Wet and dry braking were great, and high-speed stability was spot on. In the snow they stayed safe and predictable, even in deeper snow and icy patches.They were also surprisingly quiet, with no noticeable difference compared to the previous sets. The only thing I’m not completely sure about yet is how they’ll wear over the summer, I should have a better idea by the end of the year.
Really, the Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport are simply outstanding and you won’t find better-looking sidewalls too :)
And just to be clear, I’m not being paid by Michelin or anyone else for this, it’s simply my honest opinion.
Previously I’d been on Michelin Primacy 3 MOE and then switched to Pilot Sport 4S, which I really like even on a heavy, not-particularly sporty estate car, so I expected some compromise - but no, not at all. The CC3 Sport seem to handle anything without compromise; a genuinely impressive product. Through faster bends they held on nicely and felt really controlled. Honestly, it felt more like driving on a premium summer UHP tire than an all-season. Wet and dry braking were great, and high-speed stability was spot on. In the snow they stayed safe and predictable, even in deeper snow and icy patches.They were also surprisingly quiet, with no noticeable difference compared to the previous sets. The only thing I’m not completely sure about yet is how they’ll wear over the summer, I should have a better idea by the end of the year.
Really, the Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport are simply outstanding and you won’t find better-looking sidewalls too :)
And just to be clear, I’m not being paid by Michelin or anyone else for this, it’s simply my honest opinion.
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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.
About the TR Score
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Who does the testing
Every test published as a Tire Reviews test is run by Jonathan Benson, who has been testing tires independently since 2007.