285/35 R18 - Best summer tyres 2025 - market overview, tests, reviews
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Bridgestone Potenza Sport
We really like the new Potenza Sport, as it’s more sporty and dynamic than the usual tyre in this category, but still perfectly usable and safe for everyday driving, which makes it unique. It’s rolling resistance, mileage and overall comfort are also on a good level, except for a slighty higher noise.
- Exceptional handling on the wet
- Short braking distance on wet roads
- Great handling on dry roads
- Short braking distance on dry roads
- Excellent steering response on dry roads
- High rolling resistance/high fuel consumption
- High drive-by noise levels
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 2025 | Autobild | 225/40 R18 | - |
4 | 2024 | Autobild | 265/35 R19 | Good |
1 | 2024 | Autobild | 225/55 R17 | Exemplary |
3 | 2024 | Autobild | 235/55 R19 | Good |
5 | 2023 | Tyre Reviews | 225/40 R18 | Recommended |
5 | 2023 | Automotorsport | 255/45 R20 | Very good |
3 | 2023 | Gute-Fahrt | 235/35 R19 | Good + |
2 | 2023 | Autozeitung | 235/35 R19 | Test winner |
4 | 2023 | ACE | 225/45 R18 | Highly recommended |
6 | 2023 | SportAuto | 225/40 R18 | Very good |
2 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/40 R18 | Outstanding |
5 | 2022 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | Good |
3 | 2022 | Tyre Reviews | 255/35 R19 | Recommended |
6 | 2022 | Autobild | 245/40 R19 | Good |
3 | 2022 | Sportauto | 235/35 R19 | Very good |
Cars with 285/35 R18 tyres
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Best tyres in your size
Dry
1.
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
81%
2.
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
70%
3.
Kumho Ecsta PS71
59%
4.
Kumho Ecsta PS91
44%
5.
Uniroyal RainSport 5
42%
Wet
1.
Uniroyal RainSport 5
81%
2.
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
77%
3.
Kumho Ecsta PS71
71%
4.
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
62%
5.
Kumho Ecsta PS91
49%
Comfort
1.
Uniroyal RainSport 5
71%
2.
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
65%
3.
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
38%
4.
Kumho Ecsta PS71
38%
Economy
1.
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
60%
2.
Kumho Ecsta PS71
55%
3.
Uniroyal RainSport 5
51%
4.
Kumho Ecsta PS91
36%
5.
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
32%
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285/35 R18 doesn't belong to the most popular dimensions for summer tyres - there are 13 tyre models available, which can be compared to 185/50 R16, 175/75 R16, 185/55 R16. Let's break down the sizing - 35 is height of the tyre, which is calculated as 35% of the tyre width (285mm), which means the sidewall height has 99.75 mm. The wheel diameter is R18, which means it fits to a 18 inch/457.2mm diameter wheel. The total circumference of the tyre is 2063.08 mm, which is very similar to 225/50 R17(2063.4 mm), 205/55 R17(2064.97 mm), 160/70 R17(2060.26 mm), 295/25 R20(2059.31 mm), 245/30 R20(2057.74 mm), 245/35 R19(2054.92 mm), 195/70 R15(2054.6 mm). There are multiple speed indexes available for summer tyres in 285/35 R18: W(270km/h), Y(300km/h). The same goes for weight indexes: 97, 101.
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