285/35 R18 - Best summer tyres 2026 - market overview, tests, reviews
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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.
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Bridgestone Potenza Sport ( 285/35 ZR18 (101Y) XL EVc, with rim protection (MFS) )
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£198
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Bridgestone Potenza Sport ( 285/35 ZR18 (101Y) XL EVc, with rim protection (MFS) ) | In stock | Free shipping | £198 |
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Potenza Sport XL MFS
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£201
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Potenza Sport XL MFS | In stock | Free shipping | £201 |
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Tests from 2026
The Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo is the successor to the multi-award-winning Potenza Sport, featuring ENLITEN Technology for enhanced performance. It delivers 5% shorter wet braking, 2% shorter dry braking, and 15% greater mileage compared to its predecessor, while achieving EU label A-grade wet grip.
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Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo ( 285/35 ZR18 101Y XL Enliten / EV, with rim protection (MFS) )
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£224
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Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo ( 285/35 ZR18 101Y XL Enliten / EV, with rim protection (MFS) ) | In stock | Free shipping | £224 |
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Kumho Ecsta PS71 ( 285/35 ZR18 101Y XL with rim protection ridge (FSL) )
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£150
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Kumho Ecsta PS71 ( 285/35 ZR18 101Y XL with rim protection ridge (FSL) ) | In stock | Free shipping | £150 |
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Ecsta PS71 XL
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£166
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Ecsta PS71 XL | In stock | Free shipping | £166 |
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Ventus Prime 4 Is our favorite every day tyre, as it offers premium safety at an affordable price. Short braking distances, good handling, but slightly worse at aquaplaning and comfort.
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Uniroyal RainSport 5 ( 285/35 R18 101Y XL EVc, with kerbing rib )
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£180
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Uniroyal RainSport 5 ( 285/35 R18 101Y XL EVc, with kerbing rib ) | In stock | Free shipping | £180 |
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Rainsport 5 XL FR
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£185
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Rainsport 5 XL FR | In stock | Free shipping | £185 |
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Cars with 285/35 R18 tyres
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Best tyres in your size
Dry
1.
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
81%
2.
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
75%
3.
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
70%
4.
Kumho Ecsta PS71
58%
5.
Uniroyal RainSport 5
42%
Wet
1.
Uniroyal RainSport 5
81%
2.
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
77%
3.
Kumho Ecsta PS71
73%
4.
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
62%
5.
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
57%
Comfort
1.
Uniroyal RainSport 5
71%
2.
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
65%
3.
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
54%
4.
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
39%
5.
Kumho Ecsta PS71
38%
Economy
1.
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
71%
2.
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
60%
3.
Kumho Ecsta PS71
55%
4.
Uniroyal RainSport 5
51%
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, 127.
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