These need to be warmed up before they have any traction. Cool weather they are bad. Wet weather they are scary. Straight line braking, very good. Handling is "squirmy"... you feel the sidewall move giving an uneasy feeling. Ride comfort is decent. Wear was surprisingly good. the rears are almost gone at 15k miles, and the fronts are still at 60%.
275/35 R20 Tires
Everything we know about the 275/35 R20 tire size: 49 owner reviews covering 258,149 miles of driving, and EU label data for the tires you can actually buy in it.
- 49owner reviews
- 258,149 milescovered on them
- 276tires 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 | 82% from 4 reviews | - |
Owner picks are the highest weighted owner score in 275/35 R20; test winners come from the most recent independent test conducted in this size. The full evidence is below.
The best rated 275/35 R20 tires
Rated only by drivers running this size. Each tire needs at least 3 reviews in 275/35 R20 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 R20 is the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S - 82% 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 |
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82% | 4 | 27,500 miles | 9.4 |
| 2 |
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59% | 3 | 5,521 miles | 8.8 |
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 R20 EU tire label data
EU label values are declared for each individual size, so the figures here are exact for 275/35 R20 rather than a range across a model. 205 tires carry label data in this size. The most common load index is 102 (up to 850 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). 65 tires in this size carry the 3PMSF severe snow marking.
A Best wet grip
69 tires in this size hold the top EU wet grip rating, class A. The highest scoring on Tire Reviews:
- Pirelli P Zero Winter 2 Winter 9.8
- Continental SportContact 7 Summer 9.7
- Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport All Season 9.6
- Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo Summer 9.5
- Hankook Ventus Evo Summer 9.4
- Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S Summer 9.4
A Lowest rolling resistance
The most fuel efficient choice: 6 tires in this size reach rolling resistance class A. The highest scoring on Tire Reviews:
- Continental SportContact 7 Summer 9.7
- Hankook iON Evo Summer 9.3
- Pirelli P Zero Summer 8.8
- Bridgestone Turanza 6 Summer 8.4
- Michelin e.Primacy Summer 8.2
- Continental EcoContact 6 Summer 7.5
68dB Quietest tires
The quietest 275/35 R20 tires are labelled at 68 dB external noise:
- Sailun Atrezzo ZSR2 Summer 8.9
- Pirelli P Zero Summer 8.8
- Michelin X Ice Snow+ Winter 8.5
- Bridgestone Turanza 6 Summer 8.4
- Z Max Zealion Summer 5
- Maxxis M36+ Summer
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 R20 tires last?
Across 10 end of life reviews in this size, a typical set of tires was worn out after 9,000 miles. Half of all worn-out sets lasted between 6,000 miles and 15,000 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 R20 mean?
A 275/35 R20 tire is 275 mm wide, its sidewall is 35% of that width (96 mm) tall, and it fits a 20 inch wheel. That gives an overall diameter of roughly 701 mm.
| Section width | 275 mm |
|---|---|
| Sidewall height | 96 mm |
| Rim diameter | 20" (508 mm) |
| Overall diameter | ≈ 701 mm |
| Circumference | ≈ 2,201 mm |
| Revolutions per km | ≈ 454 |
| Revolutions per mile | ≈ 731 |
Also written as
275/35R20 275/35 ZR20 275-35-20 275 35 20
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 R20 tires?
The cars most often running this size in our owner reviews. Each links to the best rated tires for that exact car.
Every tire reviewed in 275/35 R20
The complete record, including discontinued tires and tires with too few reviews to rank, ordered by the amount of evidence. A further 38 tires have a single review each; they count toward the totals but are not listed.
| Tire | Season | Owner rating | Reviews | Distance reviewed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S Replaced by Michelin Pilot Sport S 5 | Summer | 82% | 4 | 27,500 miles |
| Pirelli P Zero Replaced by Pirelli P Zero PZ5 | Summer | 59% | 3 | 5,521 miles |
| Kumho Ecsta Sport S PS72 | Summer | 66% | 2 | 4,850 miles |
| Continental Sport Contact 5 Replaced by Continental SportContact 7 | Summer | 58% | 2 | 24,000 miles |
Reviews only cover part of the market: 276 tires are made in 275/35 R20. Browse every 275/35 R20 tire →
What drivers say about their 275/35 R20 tires
The most recent owner reviews fitted in this size, in their own words.
Most of the 800 miles have been in wet/damp or drying conditions.
Tread depth shocked me as they are down to 4mm already.
I have no complaints about the grip, they have excellent traction in wet conditions so I have no doubt the same applies to dry.
I can’t comment on steering feel etc as they are only on the rears.
I usually get pretty shocking mileage as a result of this and do well to get over 2000 miles out of rears in dry conditions.
These were fitted about 6 weeks ago and the paltry 800 miles have been mostly wet or damp.
I’m down to 4 mm across the tread which is a bit of a shock. I should add pressures and alignment are spot on.
They definitely have a lot of traction in wet or dry. However the wear rate is the price you pay here. I think if these had been fitted in summer they would probably be finished.
Since I previously had 19" rims, I had to look for new tires. The Kumho Ecsta Sport S came out this year and piqued my interest, especially since Kumho promised many improvements over the PS91.
Since the price was very reasonable and the preliminary tests available at the time were all positive, I ultimately decided on the Kumhos.
What was noticable was the very stiff sidewall. I can almost put my entire weight (~90 kg) on the tire without it being pressed down.
Once it was fitted, I immediately noticed the very precise and direct steering response, and that the tire is relatively comfortable despite its 20-inch size and sporty design.
The grip level with this tire is very high, regardless of whether it is dry or wet, and it conveys confidence in the car at all times.
The noise level is unobtrusive, and even potholes are well filtered.
So, everything is great? There is one point where I am absolutely disappointed, and that is wear.
When new, the tire has a tread depth of 7.1 mm, and after approx. 6500 km (~4000 miles), despite mostly calm driving (no racetrack), there is only just 5 mm of tread left at the rear and approx. 5.2 mm at the front. Since I run the tires down to a maximum of 3.0 mm for safety reasons, this means that the tires would not even last 15,000 km (assuming linear wear). The Michelin Pilot Sport 4s lasted for around 40,000 km (~25,000 mls) and still had over 4 mm of tread left!
This is truly devastating. Even though they cost only half as much as Michelin tires, I would have liked to see a higher mileage.
I don't know yet whether I will buy these tires again. The tire itself is really great, but the wear ruins the overall impression.
I am not yet certain whether I would purchase this tire again. On the one hand, it is incredibly enjoyable and gives the Mustang a significantly more direct and enjoyable driving experience while maintaining a high level of driving safety. On the other hand, the wear is abnormally high, which is definitely something to consider. My decision will depend on which alternative tires are available on the market when these tires are worn out.
Pros
1. Compatible with xDrive on G12 M760i (probably also good with other AWD G12 7er models): No noise or abnormaly with the central clutchpack diff.
2. Comfy: non-runflat. Soft and cushioning. PS4S makes M760i a real 7er
3. Performance: Better 0-60. Better grip all time (not for winter). More confidence with the weight and torque, though just a little bit, after you get used to it, as the suspension might be optimized with runflats (the suspension seems too soft with non-runflats).
Cons:
1. Poor handling: The suspension is too soft with non-runflats. I know it's not fair because it's not the issue with tires. But the feel is not sporty, but kinda Rolls-Royce.
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Where this data comes from
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
The Tire Reviews Score rates each tire out of 10 using independent test results and the full body of owner reviews, so you can check a car-specific ranking against the wider evidence.
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.

