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

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Premium

Blizzak LM-005

9.0

£255

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Winter i*cept evo3 X W330A

7.6

£214

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Premium

UltraGrip Performance+

235/50 R20 104 T .

£165

Best price in last 6 months Great price for a premium tyre Lowest price among well rated tyres.

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Blizzak LM-005

235/50 R20 100 T

£213

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Premium

UltraGrip Performance 3

'25#1

'25#1

'25#1

9.5

Price from

£184

Price from£184

Expert summary

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.

Recommended

#5

2026

theTyre Lab.comRecommended#5 Winter tires 2026

Performance

Dry driving behavior

100%

Wet side guide

100%

Gravel traction

91%

+27

Interior noise

63%

Rolling resistance

60%

Price/value

53%

Test results

2025225/40 R18#1(Good)

2025215/55 R17#1(Exemplary)

2025245/45 R19#1(Highly recommended)

2025215/55 R17#2(Good)

2025225/45 R17#2(-)

2025275/35 R19#3(Very good)

2025225/40 R18#3(-)

2025235/50 R19#4(Good)

2025225/40 R18#5(Good)

2024215/55 R17#1(Good)

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Price variants (7)

235/50 R20 100 T

B C 72dB

£185

mytyres.co.uk

£185

In stock · Free shipping

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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£237

In stock · Free shipping

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235/50 R20 100 T

B C 72dB

£229

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£229

In stock · Free shipping

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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£257

In stock · Free shipping

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235/50 R20 104 H MO

B B 70dB

£201

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£201

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235/50 R20 104 H

B C 72dB

£184

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£184

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235/50 R20 104 V

B C 72dB

£201

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£201

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235/50 R20 107 V

B C 72dB

£201

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£201

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2

Premium

Blizzak 6

'25#1

'25#2

'25#3

9.2

Price from

£219

Price from£219

Expert summary

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.

Recommended

#8

2026

theTyre Lab.comRecommended#8 Winter tires 2026

Performance

Snow safety

100%

Lateral guidance on snow

96%

Gravel traction

91%

+26

Exterior noise

52%

Price/value

34%

Interior noise

29%

Test results

2025235/50 R19#1(Test winner)

2025275/35 R19#2(Very good)

2025225/45 R17#3(-)

2025215/55 R17#3(Good)

2025225/40 R18#3(Exemplary)

2025225/40 R18#3(Good)

2025245/45 R19#4(Highly recommended)

2025225/40 R18#6(-)

2025215/55 R17#6(Very good)

2025215/55 R17#7(Good)

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Price variants (2)

235/50 R20 104 W XL Enliten / EV

B B 70dB

£219

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£219

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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£250

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235/50 R20 104 W £249

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£249

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3

Premium

UltraGrip Performance+

'25#2

'23#3

9.0

Price from

£165

Price from£165

Expert summary

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

Recommended

#9

2026

theTyre Lab.comRecommended#9 Winter tires 2026

Performance

Fuel efficiency

100%

Snow handling - objective

95%

Aquaplaning - cross

91%

+22

Price/value

53%

Dry handling

52%

Dry lane changing

51%

Test results

2025215/55 R17#2(Outstanding)

2023225/45 R17#3(Good)

2023205/60 R16#3(Good)

2022215/60 R16#3(Good)

2022215/55 R17#3(Exemplary)

2022215/55 R17#4(-)

2021235/55 R18#1(Exemplary)

2021225/50 R17#3(Good)

2021225/45 R17#3(-)

2021225/40 R18#5(-)

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Price variants (4)

235/50 R20 104 T XL

B B 72dB

£229

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£229

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235/50 R20 104 T

B B 72dB

£165

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£165

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235/50 R20 104 T

B B 72dB

£250

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Upper-middle

WinterCraft WP52+

'25#4

'25#5

8.7

Price from

£162

Price from£162

Expert summary

The Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ is a winter tyre from the established South Korean manufacturer, designed for use on passenger cars during cold weather conditions. Serving as an updated successor to the standard WinterCraft WP52, this model is engineered for winter driving. Its main focus is delivering traction on cold, snowy, and icy roads, though specific technical modifications over its predecessor are not detailed.

Recommended

#11

2026

theTyre Lab.comRecommended#11 Winter tires 2026

Performance

Dry braking

95%

Wet braking

93%

Wet handling

88%

+10

Snow traction

47%

Comfort

42%

Aquaplaning - cross

31%

Test results

2025225/40 R18#4(Good)

2025225/40 R18#4(-)

2025215/55 R17#5(Good)

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Price variants (2)

235/50 R20 104 V

B C 71dB

£162

mytyres.co.uk

£162

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235/50 R20 104 V

B C 71dB

£178

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£178

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5

Premium

WinterContact TS 870 P

'25#1

9.4

Price from

£219

Price from£219

Expert summary

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.

Recommended

#7

2026

theTyre Lab.comRecommended#7 Winter tires 2026

Performance

Dry handling - objective

93%

Rolling resistance

92%

Mud traction

91%

+26

Gravel traction

46%

Sand traction

46%

Price/value

4%

Test results

2025215/55 R17#1(Good)

2025215/55 R17#1(Outstanding)

2025235/50 R19#1(Exemplary)

2025215/55 R17#3(Exemplary)

2025245/45 R19#5(Highly recommended)

2025225/40 R18#6(Good)

2025225/40 R18#7(Good)

2025225/40 R18#13(-)

2024215/55 R17#2(Highly recommended)

2024235/55 R18#2(Very good)

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Price variants (3)

235/50 R20 100 T BSW

B C 71dB

£219

tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£219

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mytyres.co.uk

£224

In stock · Free shipping

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235/50 R20 100 T BSW

B C 71dB

£263

tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£263

In stock · Free shipping

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mytyres.co.uk

£264

In stock · Free shipping

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235/50 R20 104 V BSW XL

B B 71dB

£222

tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£222

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mytyres.co.uk

£237

In stock · Free shipping

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Premium

Scorpion Winter 2

'25#4

'24#4

'23#3

8.6

Price from

£235

Price from£235

Expert summary

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

Performance

Lateral guidance on snow

100%

Dry lane changing

100%

Interior noise

100%

+17

Aquaplaning - cross

47%

Price/value

33%

Rolling resistance

28%

Test results

2025235/50 R19#4(Good)

2024235/55 R18#4(Very good)

2023225/60 R18#3(Exemplary)

2023235/60 R18#6(Recommended)

2023235/55 R18#7(Recommended)

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Price variants (2)

235/50 R20 104 H MO

A B 70dB

£255

mytyres.co.uk

£255

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235/50 R20 104 V

A C 71dB

£235

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£235

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£259

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Budget

Polaris 6

'25#2

'25#9

'25#10

8.3

Price from

£183

Price from£183

Expert summary

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.

Performance

Exterior noise

100%

Price/value

100%

Snow acceleration

100%

+12

Aquaplaning - cross

38%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

36%

Snow cornering

21%

Test results

2025215/65 R17#2(Good)

2025225/40 R18#9(Good)

2025225/40 R18#10(-)

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Price variants (1)

235/50 R20 104 V

C B 72dB

£183

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£183

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£197

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8

Premium

Wintrac Pro+

'25#4

7.2

Price from

£227

Price from£227

Performance

Wet handling - objective

90%

Wet circle cornering

89%

Wet handling

83%

+22

Price/value

21%

Dry lane changing

16%

Dry driving behavior

11%

Test results

2025215/55 R17#4(Exemplary)

2025215/55 R17#4(Good)

2025235/50 R19#4(Good)

2025215/55 R17#5(Very good)

2025225/45 R17#6(-)

2025245/45 R19#6(-)

2025275/35 R19#6(Good)

2025225/40 R18#13(Satisfactory)

2025225/40 R18#17(-)

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Price variants (1)

235/50 R20 104 W £227

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£227

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£242

In stock · Free shipping

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Upper-middle

Winter i*cept evo3 X W330A

'25#7

'24#5

'23#2

8.7

Price from

£214

Price from£214

Recommended

#14

2026

theTyre Lab.comRecommended#14 Winter tires 2026

Performance

Dry lane changing

100%

Price/value

100%

Snow braking

89%

+19

Exterior noise

24%

Interior noise

13%

Wet safety

0%

Test results

2025235/50 R19#7(Good)

2024235/55 R18#5(Very good)

2023235/55 R18#2(Recommended)

2023235/60 R18#3(Highly recommended)

2023225/60 R18#6(Good)

2021235/55 R18#6(Good)

2021235/55 R18#9(-)

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Price variants (1)

235/50 R20 104 W

B C 72dB

£214

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£214

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Upper-middle

Snowproof 2 SUV

'25#8

'24#9

'23#5

7.1

Price from

£229

Price from£229

Performance

Price/value

100%

Aquaplaning - cross

93%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

85%

+17

Dry steering response

22%

Snow traction

20%

Wet braking

19%

Test results

2025235/50 R19#8(Sufficient)

2024235/55 R18#9(Good)

2023235/60 R18#5(Recommended)

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Price variants (2)

235/50 R20 104 V Aramid Sidewalls

B C 70dB

£229

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£229

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235/50 R20 104 V Aramid Sidewalls

B C 70dB

£233

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£233

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Upper-middle

Eurowinter HS02 Pro

'25#9

'25#20

6.6

Price from

£216

Price from£216

Expert summary

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.

Performance

Dry braking

74%

Wet handling - objective

68%

Exterior noise

68%

+20

Gravel traction

18%

Mud traction

18%

Snow handling - objective

9%

Test results

2025215/55 R17#9(Good)

2025235/50 R19#9(Sufficient)

2025225/40 R18#20(Satisfactory)

2025225/40 R18#20(-)

2024235/55 R18#8(Good)

2024245/45 R18#10(Satisfactory)

2023255/45 R20#7(Satisfactory)

2023225/60 R18#7(Satisfactory)

2023225/40 R18#9(Satisfactory)

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Price variants (1)

235/50 R20 104 W

B D 68dB

£216

mytyres.co.uk

£216

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Budget

Speed-Grip 5

'25#11

'25#14

'25#15

8.0

Price from

£197

Price from£197

Expert summary

We really like the new Speed-Grip 5 - it's not expensive, it's very good on snow and on top of that, it's got very low rolling resistance. What it lacks compared to the premium tyres is better wet performance, but given it's price it's definitely recommendable.

Performance

Interior noise

100%

Dry handling - objective

88%

Aquaplaning - cross

84%

+17

Wet handling

36%

Wet handling - objective

25%

Snow handling - objective

25%

Test results

2025225/40 R18#11(Good)

2025225/40 R18#14(Satisfactory)

2025225/40 R18#15(-)

2024205/55 R16#3(Exemplary)

2024215/55 R17#4(Satisfactory)

2024205/55 R16#6(-)

2023225/45 R17#6(Satisfactory)

2023225/45 R18#16(Satisfactory)

2023225/45 R18#19(-)

2022185/65 R15#3(Good)

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Price variants (1)

235/50 R20 104 V

C B 72dB

£197

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£197

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Upper-middle

BluEarth Winter V906

'25#8

'25#28

'24#8

5.5

Price from

£151

Price from£151

Performance

Dry lane changing

89%

Dry handling

86%

Comfort

82%

+20

Snow traction

14%

Snow safety

11%

Lateral guidance on snow

0%

Test results

2025245/45 R19#8(-)

2025225/40 R18#28(-)

2024215/55 R17#8(Satisfactory)

2024205/55 R16#19(-)

2024205/55 R16#20(Satisfactory)

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Price variants (1)

235/50 R20 104 V

B C 70dB

£151

mytyres.co.uk

£151

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£209

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235/50 R20 tyre test

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Best tyres in your size

Dry

1. Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P

78%

2. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005

77%

3. Kumho WinterCraft WP52

73%

4. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3

71%

5. Kumho WinterCraft WP52+

71%

6. Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro

70%

7. Yokohama BluEarth-Winter V906

67%

8. Semperit Speed-Grip 5

65%

9. Vredestein Wintrac Pro

65%

10. Imperial SnowDragon UHP

64%

11. Bridgestone Blizzak 6

64%

12. Barum Polaris 6

62%

13. Vredestein Wintrac Pro+

51%

14. Giti GitiWinter W2

46%

15. Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV

37%

Wet

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005

87%

2. Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

76%

3. Vredestein Wintrac Pro+

73%

4. Kumho WinterCraft WP52+

71%

5. Bridgestone Blizzak 6

70%

6. Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P

70%

7. Vredestein Wintrac Pro

67%

8. Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV

66%

9. Semperit Speed-Grip 5

59%

10. Yokohama BluEarth-Winter V906

58%

11. Giti GitiWinter W2

57%

12. Kumho WinterCraft WP52

56%

13. Barum Polaris 6

51%

14. Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro

49%

15. Imperial SnowDragon UHP

29%

Snow

1. Barum Polaris 6

74%

2. Bridgestone Blizzak 6

73%

3. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3

68%

4. Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P

68%

5. Kumho WinterCraft WP52+

68%

6. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005

66%

7. Semperit Speed-Grip 5

57%

8. Vredestein Wintrac Pro

55%

9. Vredestein Wintrac Pro+

51%

10. Giti GitiWinter W2

51%

11. Kumho WinterCraft WP52

50%

12. Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV

46%

13. Yokohama BluEarth-Winter V906

44%

14. Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro

31%

15. Imperial SnowDragon UHP

29%

Comfort

1. Barum Polaris 6

97%

2. Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

74%

3. Giti GitiWinter W2

74%

4. Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P

73%

5. Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro

65%

6. Semperit Speed-Grip 5

64%

7. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005

61%

8. Kumho WinterCraft WP52+

53%

9. Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV

51%

10. Vredestein Wintrac Pro

51%

11. Bridgestone Blizzak 6

40%

12. Vredestein Wintrac Pro+

40%

13. Kumho WinterCraft WP52

37%

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75 customer reviews for tyres in this size

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P 3.9/5 (16)

GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ 3.8/5 (13)

Pirelli Scorpion Winter 3/5 (11)

GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 3.3/5 (8)

Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV 3.3/5 (5)

Nokian Hakkapeliitta R3 SUV 3.3/5 (5)

Kumho WinterCraft WS71 2.2/5 (5)

Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV 2.4/5 (4)

Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro 3.3/5 (4)

Yokohama BluEarth winter V906 1.9/5 (4)

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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, 107.