235/50 R20 - Best winter tyres 2025 - market overview, tests, reviews
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Best winter tyres in tests (2025)
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Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV
If you enjoy sporty driving in winter conditions, the PA5 SUV is the go-to tyre. It's usually the best in the snow in all the tests, while maintaining balance and safety in other conditions. Only downside is high rolling resistance, which is why it hasn't won all the tests it was in.
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
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1 | 2024 | STRAßENVERKEHR | 235/55 R18 | Very good |
1 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/60 R18 | Test winner |
3 | 2023 | ARBÖ | 235/55 R18 | Recommended |
2 | 2023 | Tyre Reviews | 235/60 R18 | Highly recommended |
3 | 2023 | Automotorsport | 255/45 R20 | Very good |
2 | 2021 | Autobild | 235/55 R18 | Exemplary |
2 | 2021 | Autozeitung | 235/55 R18 | Highly recommended |
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
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.
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
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1 | 2024 | AUTOBILD | 205/55 R16 | - |
4 | 2024 | AUTOBILD | 205/55 R16 | Exemplary |
3 | 2024 | STRAßENVERKEHR | 235/55 R18 | Very good |
4 | 2024 | AUTOBILD | 245/45 R18 | Exemplary |
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
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.
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
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2 | 2024 | AUTOBILD | 245/45 R18 | Exemplary |
3 | 2024 | TYRE REVIEWS | 235/35 R19 | Highly recommended |
2 | 2024 | AUTOBILD | 235/35 R19 | Exemplary |
3 | 2024 | Autozeitung | 215/55 R17 | Recommended |
1 | 2024 | ADAC | 215/55 R17 | Good |
9 | 2024 | AUTOBILD | 205/55 R16 | - |
2 | 2024 | AUTOBILD | 205/55 R16 | Exemplary |
2 | 2024 | ADAC | 205/55 R16 | Good |
2 | 2023 | Automotorsport | 255/45 R20 | Very good |
5 | 2023 | Tyre Reviews | 225/45 R18 | Highly recommended |
3 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | - |
2 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | Exemplary |
3 | 2023 | Autoexpress | 225/45 R17 | Recommended |
2 | 2023 | Sportauto | 225/40 R18 | Very good |
1 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/40 R18 | Test winner |
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
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.
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
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6 | 2024 | ADAC | 215/55 R17 | Satisfactory |
2 | 2024 | Autozeitung | 215/55 R17 | Highly recommended |
2 | 2024 | STRAßENVERKEHR | 235/55 R18 | Very good |
4 | 2024 | TYRE REVIEWS | 235/35 R19 | Recommended |
2 | 2024 | AUTOBILD | 245/45 R18 | Exemplary |
3 | 2024 | AUTOBILD | 235/35 R19 | Exemplary |
4 | 2023 | Automotorsport | 255/45 R20 | Very good |
1 | 2023 | Tyre Reviews | 235/60 R18 | Test winner |
4 | 2023 | ARBÖ | 235/55 R18 | Recommended |
1 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/60 R18 | Test winner |
7 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | - |
3 | 2023 | Tyre Reviews | 225/45 R18 | Highly recommended |
4 | 2023 | Sportauto | 225/40 R18 | Very good |
3 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/40 R18 | Exemplary |
4 | 2023 | ADAC | 205/60 R16 | Good |
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WinterContact TS 870 P
- In stock
£230
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WinterContact TS 870 P | In stock | Free shipping | £230 |
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Continental WinterContact TS 870 P ( 235/50 R20 100T EVc )
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£250
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Continental WinterContact TS 870 P ( 235/50 R20 100T Conti Seal, EVc )
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£226
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Continental WinterContact TS 870 P ( 235/50 R20 100T Conti Seal, EVc ) | In stock | Free shipping | £226 |
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WinterContact TS 870 P Conti-Seal
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£242
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WinterContact TS 870 P Conti-Seal | In stock | Free shipping | £242 |
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Kumho Wintercraft WP52
The WinterCraft WP52 is an affordable winter tire with good safety qualities on snow and dry surfaces, but it has low aquaplaning resistance and tends to understeer in wet conditions.
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
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7 | 2024 | AUTOBILD | 245/45 R18 | Good |
12 | 2024 | ADAC | 215/55 R17 | Sufficient |
15 | 2024 | AUTOBILD | 205/55 R16 | Satisfactory |
2 | 2024 | AUTOBILD | 205/55 R16 | - |
25 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | - |
9 | 2023 | Tyre Reviews | 225/45 R18 | - |
9 | 2023 | ADAC | 225/45 R17 | Satisfactory |
7 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/40 R18 | Good |
19 | 2022 | Autobild | 215/55 R17 | - |
17 | 2022 | Autobild | 215/55 R17 | Satisfactory |
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
A great winter tyre with balanced handling characteristics. Great in the wet, but slightly less durable than newer models.
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
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1 | 2024 | Autozeitung | 215/55 R17 | Test winner |
5 | 2024 | AUTOBILD | 235/35 R19 | Good |
1 | 2023 | Tyre Reviews | 225/45 R18 | Test winner |
8 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/60 R18 | Conditionally recommended |
1 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | - |
10 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | Satisfactory |
2 | 2023 | Autoexpress | 225/45 R17 | Recommended |
5 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/40 R18 | Good |
1 | 2023 | Automotorsport | 255/45 R20 | Outstanding |
1 | 2023 | Sportauto | 225/40 R18 | Very good |
15 | 2023 | ADAC | 225/45 R17 | Satisfactory |
1 | 2023 | ARBÖ | 235/55 R18 | Highly recommended |
6 | 2023 | ADAC | 205/60 R16 | Good |
3 | 2023 | Tyre Reviews | 235/60 R18 | Highly recommended |
1 | 2022 | Autobild | 215/55 R17 | - |
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Bridgestone Blizzak LM 005 ( 235/50 R20 100T (+), AO )
- In stock
£211
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Bridgestone Blizzak LM 005 ( 235/50 R20 100T (+), AO ) | In stock | Free shipping | £211 |
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Blizzak LM005 AO VW
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£227
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Blizzak LM005 AO VW | In stock | Free shipping | £227 |
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Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
Winter-focused tyre that is enjoyable to drive on snow, while being safe on wet and dry.
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
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4 | 2024 | STRAßENVERKEHR | 235/55 R18 | Very good |
3 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/60 R18 | Exemplary |
7 | 2023 | ARBÖ | 235/55 R18 | Recommended |
6 | 2023 | Tyre Reviews | 235/60 R18 | Recommended |
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Scorpion Winter 2 XL ELECT
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£240
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Scorpion Winter 2 XL ELECT | In stock | Free shipping | £240 |
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Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2 ( 235/50 R20 104V XL )
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£249
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Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2 ( 235/50 R20 104V XL ) | In stock | Free shipping | £249 |
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| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
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5 | 2024 | STRAßENVERKEHR | 235/55 R18 | Very good |
6 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/60 R18 | Good |
2 | 2023 | ARBÖ | 235/55 R18 | Recommended |
3 | 2023 | Tyre Reviews | 235/60 R18 | Highly recommended |
6 | 2021 | Autobild | 235/55 R18 | Good |
9 | 2021 | Autozeitung | 235/55 R18 | - |
Falken Eurowinter HS02 Pro
EuroWinter HS02 is very good and quite sporty on dry and wet, but lacks some performance on the snow which is the reason for the not so good test results. Weaknesses in aquaplaning and rolling resistance doesn't help either.
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
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8 | 2024 | STRAßENVERKEHR | 235/55 R18 | Good |
10 | 2024 | AUTOBILD | 245/45 R18 | Satisfactory |
9 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/40 R18 | Satisfactory |
9 | 2023 | Sportauto | 225/40 R18 | Satisfactory |
10 | 2023 | Tyre Reviews | 225/45 R18 | - |
17 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | Conditionally recommended |
20 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | - |
7 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/60 R18 | Satisfactory |
7 | 2023 | Automotorsport | 255/45 R20 | Satisfactory |
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
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9 | 2024 | STRAßENVERKEHR | 235/55 R18 | Good |
5 | 2023 | Tyre Reviews | 235/60 R18 | Recommended |
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Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV ( 235/50 R20 104V XL Aramid Sidewalls )
- In stock
£205
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Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV ( 235/50 R20 104V XL Aramid Sidewalls ) | In stock | Free shipping | £205 |
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Snowproof 2 SUV XL
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£218
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Snowproof 2 SUV XL | In stock | Free shipping | £218 |
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Kumho WinterCraft WP52
The WinterCraft WP52 is an affordable winter tire with good safety qualities on snow and dry surfaces, but it has low aquaplaning resistance and tends to understeer in wet conditions.
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
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7 | 2024 | AUTOBILD | 245/45 R18 | Good |
12 | 2024 | ADAC | 215/55 R17 | Sufficient |
15 | 2024 | AUTOBILD | 205/55 R16 | Satisfactory |
2 | 2024 | AUTOBILD | 205/55 R16 | - |
25 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | - |
9 | 2023 | Tyre Reviews | 225/45 R18 | - |
9 | 2023 | ADAC | 225/45 R17 | Satisfactory |
7 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/40 R18 | Good |
19 | 2022 | Autobild | 215/55 R17 | - |
17 | 2022 | Autobild | 215/55 R17 | Satisfactory |
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
EuroWinter HS02 is very good and quite sporty on dry and wet, but lacks some performance on the snow which is the reason for the not so good test results. Weaknesses in aquaplaning and rolling resistance doesn't help either.
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
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8 | 2024 | STRAßENVERKEHR | 235/55 R18 | Good |
10 | 2024 | AUTOBILD | 245/45 R18 | Satisfactory |
9 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/40 R18 | Satisfactory |
9 | 2023 | Sportauto | 225/40 R18 | Satisfactory |
10 | 2023 | Tyre Reviews | 225/45 R18 | - |
17 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | Conditionally recommended |
20 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | - |
7 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/60 R18 | Satisfactory |
7 | 2023 | Automotorsport | 255/45 R20 | Satisfactory |
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
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19 | 2024 | AUTOBILD | 205/55 R16 | - |
20 | 2024 | AUTOBILD | 205/55 R16 | Satisfactory |
8 | 2024 | ADAC | 215/55 R17 | Satisfactory |
30 | 2022 | Autobild | 215/55 R17 | - |
235/50 R20 tyre test Personalize
Best tyres in your size
Dry
1.
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
81%
2.
Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
79%
3.
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
77%
4.
Yokohama BluEarth-Winter V906
76%
5.
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
74%
6.
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
70%
7.
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
62%
8.
Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV
42%
Wet
1.
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
87%
2.
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
81%
3.
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
81%
4.
Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
72%
5.
Yokohama BluEarth-Winter V906
60%
6.
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
50%
7.
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
47%
Snow
1.
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
74%
2.
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
72%
3.
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
66%
4.
Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
63%
5.
Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV
53%
6.
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
48%
7.
Yokohama BluEarth-Winter V906
35%
8.
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
28%
Comfort
1.
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
76%
2.
Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
73%
3.
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
61%
4.
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
61%
5.
Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV
48%
6.
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
33%
7.
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
32%
Economy
1.
Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
94%
2.
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
85%
3.
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
69%
4.
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
63%
5.
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 X W330A
61%
6.
Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV
58%
7.
Goodyear Ultragrip Performance+ Suv
56%
8.
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
44%
9.
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
41%
10.
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
36%
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Did you know ...?
235/50 R20 doesn't belong to the most popular dimensions for winter tyres - there are 2 tyre models available, which can be compared to 155/60 R15, 170/60 R17, 160/60 R14. Let's break down the sizing - 50 is height of the tyre, which is calculated as 50% of the tyre width (235mm), which means the sidewall height has 117.5 mm. The wheel diameter is R20, which means it fits to a 20 inch/508mm diameter wheel. The total circumference of the tyre is 2334.2 mm, which is very similar to 225/75 R16(2337.03 mm), 295/40 R20(2337.34 mm), 265/35 R22(2338.29 mm), 235/55 R19(2328.23 mm), 265/40 R21(2341.74 mm), 295/35 R21(2324.46 mm), 265/45 R20(2345.2 mm). There are multiple speed indexes available for winter tyres in 235/50 R20: H(210km/h), T(190km/h), V(240km/h), W(270km/h). The same goes for weight indexes: 100, 104.
