235/35R20 tires

235/35R20 is the size of the Tesla Model 3 Performance. The 2018 to 2023 cars run it on all four 20-inch wheels, and the 2024 Performance uses it on the front axle. It is a low, Y-rated extra-load size, and on a car this quick it wears faster than most. Below are real prices for 64 tires in stock, our picks with their size-specific specifications, and how the change to a staggered setup in 2024 affects the way you buy.

What 235/35R20 tires cost

Prices are per tire, before mounting and balancing. A set of four in the mid range comes to roughly $444 to $1,212, and a brand rebate can take another $50 to $110 off, see this month's deals.

See every 235/35R20 tire in stock at SimpleTire

Square on 2018 to 2023, staggered from 2024

On the earlier Model 3 Performance all four tires are the same size, so they can be rotated front to rear, which is the single best thing you can do for tread life on a car that delivers its torque this abruptly. Rotate them at the interval in the owner's manual, and the set wears out together instead of the rears going first.

The 2024 Performance uses this size only in front, with a wider tire behind. That means no front-to-rear rotation, two axles that wear out at different times, and buying in pairs. If you have the newer car, budget for the rear pair to go first.

Summer-only tires and the cold

The budget pick in this size is a performance tire that its maker says should not be used when temperatures stay below 45 degrees Fahrenheit, and the low 35-series sidewall gives no margin on a cold, slippery morning. If your Model 3 lives where winters are real, choose an ultra-high-performance all-season such as the Bridgestone pick, or keep a dedicated winter set on smaller wheels that Tesla approves for the Performance model.

What the numbers on the sidewall mean

A 235/35R20 tire is 235 millimeters wide, its sidewall is 35 percent of that (about 3.2 inches tall), and it mounts on a 20-inch wheel. That works out to an overall diameter of roughly 26.5 inches. Every replacement has to match all three numbers, and the load index and speed rating on the placard inside the driver's door have to be met or exceeded.

In this size our picks are marked 92W on the Lexani LX-Twenty (1,389 lb per tire, rated to 168 mph) and 92Y on the Hankook iON evo AS and Bridgestone Potenza Sport A/S (1,389 lb per tire, rated to 186 mph). The first number is the load index, the letter the speed rating; a tire with equal or higher values than your placard is fine, a lower one is not.

Our guide on reading a tire size walks through the markings, and this one lists every load index and speed code.

Our three picks, side by side

One tire at each price level from what the retailer stocks in this size, with the mileage warranty and UTQG grades as published by the manufacturers and their retailers. Treadwear is the number to compare: it is a relative wear rate, so 700 should last roughly twice as long as 350 on the same car.

Lexani LX-Twenty, $99.96. The cheapest tire in this size by a wide margin. In 235/35R20 it is a standard-load 92W, graded 320 A A, and its maker rules it out for cold weather. Note the load rating: the Model 3 Performance is a heavy car, and the other picks are extra-load in this size.

Hankook iON evo AS, $332.99. Hankook's all-season line for electric vehicles, designed for quiet running and range. The retailer is not stocking it in 235/35R20 today.

Bridgestone Potenza, $389.99. Bridgestone's ultra-high-performance all-season, with full-depth 3D sipes and an open shoulder for wet and light-snow grip. In this size it is an XL 92Y with 10/32 inch of tread and a 50,000-mile warranty. Our year-round choice for the Model 3 Performance.

What 235/35R20 tires cost across the whole range

Of the 81 tires listed in this size, 64 are in stock today. The median is $207.50; a third of the tires cost $110.96 or less, and the top five percent start above $467.96. Those are per-tire prices before mounting and balancing, which adds $15 to $45 per tire at most shops, read from the retailer's feed Nov 13, 2026.

The same tires in neighboring sizes

The Lexani LX-Twenty, our budget pick here at $99.96, is also stocked in 255/35R20 ($107.24), 255/40R20 ($124.96), 275/35R20 ($123.96) and 295/30R20 ($143.96). The Hankook iON evo AS, our mid-range pick here at $332.99, is also stocked in 255/40R20 ($413.99), 275/45R20 ($386.99), 245/35R21 ($385.99) and 245/45R19 ($320.99). Useful if your vehicle came with a different wheel package, or if you are comparing an upsize: the same tire usually costs more per inch of wheel, not per inch of rubber. Prices per tire, from the retailer's feed Nov 13, 2026.

Winter on an EV in this size

Electric vehicles are heavy for their size and deliver full torque instantly, which is exactly what loosens a tire on snow. Most EVs in this size are all-wheel drive and pass Colorado's Passenger Vehicle Traction Law on the 126 miles of I-70 between Dotsero and Morrison, in force from September 1 to May 31, on the vehicle alone, as long as the tires have at least 3/16 inch of tread; a rear-wheel-drive version needs tires marked M+S, 3PMSF or rated all-weather by the manufacturer. Fines start at $130. Whatever you fit, keep the load index at or above the door placard, since EV tires are usually XL rated for the battery weight, and expect any winter or all-weather tire to cost some range through higher rolling resistance.

None of our picks in this size, the Lexani LX-Twenty, carries the 3PMSF symbol; for that, look at the all-weather and winter tires.

Vehicles that came with 235/35R20

• Tesla Model 3 Performance (2018-2023, 20 in Uberturbine)
• Tesla Model 3 Performance (2024, 20 in Highland Performance front)

Non-Performance Model 3s use 18- and 19-inch wheels; check whether your car is square or staggered before ordering.

Which type of 235/35R20 tire?

Frequently asked questions

How much do 235/35R20 tires cost?

Expect $82–$111 per tire for a budget brand, $111–$303 for a mid-range tire like the Hankook iON evo AS, and $303–$468 for a premium tire like the Bridgestone Potenza Sport A/S. A set of four therefore starts at about $328. Add roughly $15 to $45 per tire for mounting and balancing.

What vehicles use 235/35R20 tires?

235/35R20 is original equipment on Tesla Model 3 Performance (2018-2023, 20 in Uberturbine) and Tesla Model 3 Performance (2024, 20 in Highland Performance front), among others. Always confirm with the sticker inside your driver's door, because trim levels and wheel packages can change the size.

What is the best 235/35R20 tire?

For most drivers our mid-range pick, the Hankook iON evo AS, is the sweet spot of price and tread life. If you keep the vehicle a long time or drive in heavy rain and snow, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport A/S is worth the extra. On a tight budget the Lexani LX-Twenty is a sound choice.

Can I replace just one or two 235/35R20 tires?

On a front- or rear-wheel-drive car, yes: replace in pairs on the same axle and put the newer pair on the rear. On all-wheel-drive vehicles most makers want all four replaced together, or a new tire shaved to match, because a difference in circumference strains the drivetrain.