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Dunlop Blue Response TG
DunlopPremium
Blue Response TG
AUTOMOTORSPORT'26#1
9.8
Price from£174
Expert summary
The Dunlop Blue Response TG is a new summer touring tyre from Dunlop, designed as the successor to the long-running Dunlop Sport BluResponse. Positioned in the mid-range segment, it targets drivers looking for a balanced combination of wet and dry performance with good fuel efficiency. The tyre made an impressive debut by winning the AMS 2026 summer tyre test in the 195/55 R16 size. In the AMS test, the Blue Response TG achieved outstanding scores across the board: 9.7/10 for dry performance and an exceptional 9.9/10 for wet performance, demonstrating Dunlop's focus on safety in all conditions. The tyre also scored well for environmental characteristics with a 7.2/10 rating, reflecting improvements in rolling resistance and noise levels compared to its predecessor. Currently available in 195/55 R16 and 205/55 R16 sizes with a V speed rating (up to 240 km/h), the Blue Response TG is expected to expand its size range as production ramps up. The TG designation signals a new generation in Dunlop's touring-focused Blue Response lineup.
Recommended
#3
2026
theTyre Lab.comRecommended#3 Summer tires 2026
Performance
Wet braking
100%
Wet side guide
100%
Wet handling - objective
100%
+8
Dry steering response
86%
Comfort
86%
Rolling resistance
14%
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215/45 R20 95 V £174
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Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
MichelinPremium
Pilot Sport 4 S
TYREREVIEWS'26#1ACE'26#1SPORTSCARS'26#5
9.5
Price from£237
Expert summary
Pilot Sport 4S is the sportier version of the Pilot Sports and the most sporty one that still cares about the wet performance, which is it's strong suite. It's usually expensive, but also a guarantee of a great performance tyre.
Recommended
#7
2026
theTyre Lab.comRecommended#7 Summer tires 2026
Performance
Wet side guide
100%
Dry handling
92%
Dry steering response
85%
+10
Exterior noise
47%
Wet handling - objective
40%
Interior noise
14%
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Price variants (1)
215/45 R20 95 Y
A C 71dB
£237
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£237
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£248
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Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
PirelliPremium
Cinturato (C3)
TYREREVIEWS'26#1AVD'26#1MOTOR'26#1
9.4
Price from£179
Expert summary
When safety meets sportiness, you get the Pirelli Cinturato C3. It posted the best dry braking distance in test and backs it up with excellent wet grip and handling. Low rolling resistance adds efficiency to the mix, though noise levels and aquaplaning in standing water are only average.
Recommended
#8
2026
theTyre Lab.comRecommended#8 Summer tires 2026
Performance
Dry braking
92%
Dry handling - objective
90%
Wet braking
90%
+11
Subjective noise
22%
Exterior noise
12%
Fuel efficiency
0%
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Price variants (1)
215/45 R20 95 H
A A 70dB
£179
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£204
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Hankook ION Evo
HankookPremium
ION Evo
AUTOZURNAL'26#1AUTOBILD'25#1
9.3
Price from£154
Expert summary
Hankook designed the ION Evo specifically for electric vehicles and it shows. It combines low rolling resistance with good aquaplaning safety, short braking distances and excellent handling dynamics. Comfort and mileage are also strong points, making it a well-rounded EV tyre with very few compromises.
Recommended
#10
2026
theTyre Lab.comRecommended#10 Summer tires 2026
Performance
Dry braking
100%
Dry handling
100%
Wet handling - objective
100%
+9
Exterior noise
57%
Rolling resistance
52%
Fuel efficiency
22%
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Price variants (1)
215/45 R20 95 Y
A B 69dB
£154
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Falken e.Ziex
FalkenUpper-middle
e.Ziex
AUTOMOTORSPORT'26#4AUTOMOTORSPORT'25#2AUTOBILD'25#5
8.9
Price from£169
Expert summary
If you care about the range of your electric vehicle, there are now non-premium options that are more than good enough for daily driving. The Falken e.Ziex delivers top-tier rolling resistance and some of the shortest braking distances in test, both wet and dry. It rides comfortably and stays quiet, though aquaplaning safety in corners and overall wet grip leave room for improvement.
Recommended
#14
2026
theTyre Lab.comRecommended#14 Summer tires 2026
Performance
Rolling resistance
91%
Dry braking
80%
Comfort
73%
+11
Aquaplaning - cross
34%
Dry steering response
31%
Wet handling
27%
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215/45 R20 95 V £169
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Bridgestone Turanza T005
BridgestonePremium
Turanza T005
MOTOR'25#4SPORTAUTO'24#3AUTOKLUBCR'23#3
8.8
Price from£230
Expert summary
The Turanza T005 was introduced in 2018, but still stands as a great tyre, offered in incredible 350 different sizes. It’s universal also in it’s properties - it’s a balanced mix of wet and dry performance with above-average rolling resistance.
Performance
Rolling resistance
95%
Dry driving behavior
84%
Wet handling - objective
83%
+21
Price/value
29%
Exterior noise
25%
Grass traction
11%
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215/45 R20 95 T mfs XL
A B 71dB
£230
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£230
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£255
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Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
HankookPremium
Ventus S1 evo3 K127
REIFENTESTER'25#4AUTOZEITUNG'24#3AUTOBILD'23#1
8.1
Price from£147
Expert summary
Hankook Ventus tyres are designed to offer a very sporty experience for affordable price, which is also the case for evo3. It’s also safe on wet and got short braking distances, the only drawback being lower mileage.
Performance
Fuel efficiency
87%
Wet safety
75%
Wet braking
75%
+17
Aquaplaning - cross
24%
Dry handling - objective
11%
Dry steering response
11%
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215/45 R20 95 W
A C 72dB
£147
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8
Continental EcoContact 6
ContinentalPremium
EcoContact 6
AUTOMOTORSPORT'26#6AUTOZEITUNG'22#7ADAC'22#8
7.7
Price from£178
Performance
Dry steering response
100%
Rolling resistance
100%
Fuel efficiency
100%
+16
Aquaplaning - longitudal
11%
Aquaplaning - cross
8%
Wet handling - objective
0%
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215/45 R20 95 T
A A 72dB
£178
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£178
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£188
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9
Bridgestone Turanza 6
BridgestonePremium
Turanza 6
TYREREVIEWS'26#4VIBILAGARE'26#5REIFENTESTER'26#5
7.6
Price from£190
Expert summary
The Turanza 6 is quite a new addition to Bridgestone’s lineup, being introduced in 2023. Featuring the new ENLITEN technology, it should be lighter and have positive effect on fuel efficiency. In the tests, the efficiency is confirmed alongside with higher mileage. That being said, it somehow lacks the performance of other premium tyres, so we would recommend it only when the price is lower.
Performance
Gravel traction
93%
Interior noise
92%
Rolling resistance
90%
+22
Price/value
26%
Grass traction
26%
Safety
13%
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215/45 R20 95 T
B A 67dB
£201
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£201
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£204
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215/45 R20 95 H
B A 67dB
£190
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£190
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£200
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215/45 R20 95 H
B A 67dB
£208
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£208
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£219
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10
Hankook Ventus Evo
HankookPremium
Ventus Evo
AUTOBILD'26#1AUTOBILD'26#1AUTOBILD'26#2
7.6
Price from£142
Expert summary
Hankook tyres are getting better with every new generation and the Ventus Evo is the latest evolution. It aims for the stars with excellent dry and wet handling, best-in-test wet braking and top aquaplaning speed, while producing very low exterior noise. The only notable weakness is higher rolling resistance. Still, it is a premium tyre for slightly less than a premium price.
Performance
Grass traction
100%
Gravel traction
100%
Cost per warranted mile
100%
+15
Price/value
50%
Sand traction
25%
Dry circle speed
0%
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Price variants (1)
215/45 R20 95 Y
A C 71dB
£142
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£142
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Michelin Primacy 5
MichelinPremium
Primacy 5
AUTOMOTORSPORT'26#3TYREREVIEWS'26#3REIFENTESTER'26#4
7.3
Price from£164
Expert summary
The previous model was already a good, economy-focused model and the Primacy 5 is expected to take it even further with 18% better mileage. But Michelin said also the wet performance is improved, which is something we are looking forward to see in the tests.
Performance
Rolling resistance
88%
Mileage
86%
Dry steering response
86%
+13
Dry braking
35%
Wet side guide
29%
Wet circle cornering
25%
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215/45 R20 95 T
A A 69dB
£164
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£164
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£170
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Michelin e.Primacy
MichelinPremium
e.Primacy
TOPTIREREVIEW'26#2MOTOR'25#3AUTOMOTORSPORT'25#4
6.7
Expert summary
100 out of 100 in rolling resistance, mileage, and EV suitability — the e.Primacy is in a class of its own when it comes to efficiency. It's also one of the quietest tyres you can buy. Just know that braking and wet cornering are average at best. A tyre for maximising range, not fun.
Performance
Rough-road noise
100%
Fuel efficiency
100%
Exterior noise
87%
+11
Aquaplaning - longitudal
38%
Wet circle cornering
28%
Aquaplaning - cross
18%
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Kleber Dynaxer HP5
KleberUpper-middle
Dynaxer HP5
MOTOR'26#2MOTOR'26#7TYREREVIEWS'26#7
5.6
Price from£170
Performance
Comfort
90%
Cost per warranted mile
90%
Rolling resistance
71%
+9
Wet handling
29%
Interior noise
25%
Dry handling
21%
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215/45 R20 95 T £170
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Barum Bravuris 6
BarumBudget
Bravuris 6
AUTOZURNAL'26#6AUTOBILD'25#40
3.0
Price from£134
Expert summary
The Barum Bravuris 6 is a passenger summer tyre designed with an asymmetrical tread pattern. It features an optimized compound engineered to deliver reliable dry grip and low rolling resistance. Additionally, the tyre design focuses on providing reduced noise levels during operation.
Performance
Comfort
89%
Rolling resistance
78%
Fuel efficiency
78%
+5
Aquaplaning - cross
33%
Interior noise
33%
Dry braking
22%
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Price variants (1)
215/45 R20 95 T
B B 70dB
£134
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£134
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215/45 R20 tyre test

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Best tyres in your size

Dry

1. Hankook iON Evo
98%
2. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
91%
3. Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
85%
4. Hankook Ventus Evo
83%
5. Bridgestone Turanza T005
78%
6. Michelin e.Primacy
75%
7. Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
70%
8. Falken e.Ziex
67%
9. Michelin Primacy 5
63%
10. Bridgestone Turanza 6
59%
11. Continental EcoContact 6
50%
12. Kleber Dynaxer HP5
47%
13. Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6
26%

Wet

1. Hankook iON Evo
92%
2. Hankook Ventus Evo
85%
3. Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
83%
4. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
78%
5. Bridgestone Turanza T005
72%
6. Michelin Primacy 5
66%
7. Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
62%
8. Bridgestone Turanza 6
58%
9. Falken e.Ziex
52%
10. Kleber Dynaxer HP5
48%
11. Michelin e.Primacy
40%
12. Continental EcoContact 6
35%

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Customer reviews

757 customer reviews for tyres in this size
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S 3.9/5 (173) Pirelli P ZERO 3.1/5 (170) Bridgestone Potenza S001 3.2/5 (161) Continental EcoContact 6 2.8/5 (154) Bridgestone Turanza 6 3.6/5 (59) Michelin e.Primacy 3/5 (30) Hankook ION Evo 2.8/5 (10)

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Did you know ...?

215/45 R20 doesn't belong to the most popular dimensions for summer tyres - there are 3 tyre models available, which can be compared to 155/60 R15, 170/60 R17, 160/60 R14. Let's break down the sizing - 45 is height of the tyre, which is calculated as 45% of the tyre width (215mm), which means the sidewall height has 96.75 mm. The wheel diameter is R20, which means it fits to a 20 inch/508mm diameter wheel. The total circumference of the tyre is 2203.83 mm, which is very similar to 245/55 R17(2203.2 mm), 225/60 R17(2204.77 mm), 245/50 R18(2206.03 mm), 275/35 R20(2200.69 mm), 275/40 R19(2207.28 mm), 245/45 R19(2208.85 mm), 155/70 R19(2197.86 mm). There are multiple speed indexes available for summer tyres in 215/45 R20: H(210km/h), T(190km/h), V(240km/h), W(270km/h), Y(300km/h). The same goes for weight indexes: 95.

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