235/50 R20 - Best winter tyres 2026 - market overview, tests, reviews

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Winter tires

Tests from 2025

225/40 R18 Rank: 1 (Good)

215/55 R17 Rank: 1 (Exemplary)

245/45 R19 Rank: 1 (Highly recommended)

215/55 R17 Rank: 2 (Good)

225/45 R17 Rank: 2 (-)

275/35 R19 Rank: 3 (Very good)

225/40 R18 Rank: 3 (-)

235/50 R19 Rank: 4 (Good)

225/40 R18 Rank: 5 (Good)

Tests from 2024

215/55 R17 Rank: 1 (Good)

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

4.75/5

The UltraGrip Performance 3 is one of the best tyres we have seen in the tests and on top of that it's top discipline is snow performance while maintaining great properties on wet, which makes it a great candidate for snowy climates.

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4.55/5

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Winter tires

Tests from 2025

235/50 R19 Rank: 1 (Test winner)

275/35 R19 Rank: 2 (Very good)

225/45 R17 Rank: 3 (-)

215/55 R17 Rank: 3 (Good)

225/40 R18 Rank: 3 (Exemplary)

225/40 R18 Rank: 3 (Good)

245/45 R19 Rank: 4 (Highly recommended)

225/40 R18 Rank: 6 (-)

215/55 R17 Rank: 6 (Very good)

215/55 R17 Rank: 7 (Good)

Bridgestone Blizzak 6

4.55/5

Blizzak has always been a winter tire focused on wet conditions, but with its sixth model, Bridgestone has promised improved snow performance and reduced rolling resistance. Early tests suggest they have delivered on these promises—Blizzak 6 is unmatched in wet conditions and excels on snow, making it ideal not just for city climates.

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Bridgestone Blizzak 6 ( 235/50 R20 104W XL Enliten / EV ) - In stock £248	Bridgestone Blizzak 6 ( 235/50 R20 104W XL Enliten / EV )		In stock	Free shipping	£248	Buy mytyres.co.uk

4.5/5

#9
Winter tires

Tests from 2025

215/55 R17 Rank: 2 (Outstanding)

Tests from 2023

225/45 R17 Rank: 3 (Good)

205/60 R16 Rank: 3 (Good)

Tests from 2022

215/60 R16 Rank: 3 (Good)

215/55 R17 Rank: 3 (Exemplary)

215/55 R17 Rank: 4 (-)

Tests from 2021

235/55 R18 Rank: 1 (Exemplary)

225/50 R17 Rank: 3 (Good)

225/45 R17 Rank: 3 (-)

225/40 R18 Rank: 5 (-)

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+

4.5/5

A typical premium tyre - very well balanced, great on all surfaces with low rolling resistance. Proven by many tests.

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Goodyear UltraGrip Performance + ( 235/50 R20 104T XL EDT, SealTech ) - In stock £190	Goodyear UltraGrip Performance + ( 235/50 R20 104T XL EDT, SealTech )		In stock	Free shipping	£190	Buy mytyres.co.uk

4.35/5

#10
Winter tires

Tests from 2025

225/40 R18 Rank: 4 (Good)

225/40 R18 Rank: 4 (-)

215/55 R17 Rank: 5 (Good)

Kumho WinterCraft WP52+

4.35/5

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Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ ( 235/50 R20 104V XL EV ) - In stock £208	Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ ( 235/50 R20 104V XL EV )		In stock	Free shipping	£208	Buy mytyres.co.uk

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Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ ( 235/50 R20 104V XL EV, K-Silent ) - In stock £247	Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ ( 235/50 R20 104V XL EV, K-Silent )		In stock	Free shipping	£247	Buy mytyres.co.uk

4.65/5

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Winter tires

Tests from 2025

215/55 R17 Rank: 1 (Good)

215/55 R17 Rank: 1 (Outstanding)

235/50 R19 Rank: 1 (Exemplary)

215/55 R17 Rank: 3 (Exemplary)

245/45 R19 Rank: 5 (Highly recommended)

225/40 R18 Rank: 6 (Good)

225/40 R18 Rank: 7 (Good)

225/40 R18 Rank: 13 (-)

Tests from 2024

215/55 R17 Rank: 2 (Highly recommended)

235/55 R18 Rank: 2 (Very good)

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P

4.65/5

Continental winter tires have been winning tire tests for many years, and the 870P is no exception. The “P” stands for performance, but don’t be mistaken, its rolling resistance is also praised, making it ideal for EVs. A well-balanced tire.

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Continental WinterContact TS 870 P ( 235/50 R20 100T EVc, with kerbing rib ) - In stock £221	Continental WinterContact TS 870 P ( 235/50 R20 100T EVc, with kerbing rib )		In stock	Free shipping	£221	Buy mytyres.co.uk
WinterContact TS 870 P - In stock £254	WinterContact TS 870 P		In stock	Free shipping	£254	Buy tyres.pneus.online.uk

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Continental WinterContact TS 870 P ( 235/50 R20 100T Conti Seal, EVc, with kerbing rib ) - In stock £282	Continental WinterContact TS 870 P ( 235/50 R20 100T Conti Seal, EVc, with kerbing rib )		In stock	Free shipping	£282	Buy mytyres.co.uk

4.15/5

Tests from 2025

235/50 R19 Rank: 4 (Good)

Tests from 2024

235/55 R18 Rank: 4 (Very good)

Tests from 2023

225/60 R18 Rank: 3 (Exemplary)

235/60 R18 Rank: 6 (Recommended)

235/55 R18 Rank: 7 (Recommended)

Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2

4.15/5

Winter-focused tyre that is enjoyable to drive on snow, while being safe on wet and dry.

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Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2 ( 235/50 R20 104H XL Elect, MO, with rim protection (MFS) ) - In stock £298	Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2 ( 235/50 R20 104H XL Elect, MO, with rim protection (MFS) )		In stock	Free shipping	£298	Buy mytyres.co.uk

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Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2 ( 235/50 R20 104V XL, with rim protection (MFS) ) - In stock £269	Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2 ( 235/50 R20 104V XL, with rim protection (MFS) )		In stock	Free shipping	£269	Buy mytyres.co.uk

4.15/5

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Winter tires

Tests from 2025

215/65 R17 Rank: 2 (Good)

225/40 R18 Rank: 9 (Good)

225/40 R18 Rank: 10 (-)

Barum Polaris 6

4.15/5

Barum unveils the Polaris 6, a budget-friendly winter tyre from the Czech Republic that adopts design elements from Continental’s TS series, including a V-shaped tread for better snow performance. The Polaris 6 improves on the Polaris 5 with enhanced durability, reduced rolling resistance, and quieter operation, while maintaining solid wet and dry performance. Priced about 20% higher, it leverages Continental’s technology to offer greater value and reliable winter traction for cost-conscious drivers.

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Barum Polaris 6 ( 235/50 R20 104V XL EVc, with kerbing rib ) - In stock £224	Barum Polaris 6 ( 235/50 R20 104V XL EVc, with kerbing rib )		In stock	Free shipping	£224	Buy mytyres.co.uk

3.35/5

Tests from 2025

215/55 R17 Rank: 4 (Exemplary)

215/55 R17 Rank: 4 (Good)

235/50 R19 Rank: 4 (Good)

215/55 R17 Rank: 5 (Very good)

225/45 R17 Rank: 6 (-)

245/45 R19 Rank: 6 (-)

275/35 R19 Rank: 6 (Good)

225/40 R18 Rank: 13 (Satisfactory)

225/40 R18 Rank: 17 (-)

Vredestein Wintrac Pro+

3.35/5

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Vredestein Wintrac Pro+ ( 235/50 R20 104W XL, with rim protection ridge (FSL) ) - In stock £234	Vredestein Wintrac Pro+ ( 235/50 R20 104W XL, with rim protection ridge (FSL) )		In stock	Free shipping	£234	Buy mytyres.co.uk

4.25/5

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Winter tires