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245/40 R20 - Best winter tyres 2026 - market overview, tests, reviews

PILOT ALPIN 5

michelin
4.7/5
£322
Buy

Winter i*cept evo3 W330

hankook
4.8/5
£259
Buy

WinGuard Sport 2 WU7

nexen
3.45/5
£221
Buy
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Best winter tyres in tests (2026)

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5/5
Recommended
#1
Winter tires
2026
Michelin
Tests from 2025
225/40 R18 Rank: 1 (Exemplary)
275/35 R19 Rank: 1 (Outstanding)
245/45 R19 Rank: 2 (Highly recommended)
225/40 R18 Rank: 2 (Good)
225/40 R18 Rank: 2 (-)
Tests from 2024
235/35 R19 Rank: 1 (Exemplary)
245/45 R18 Rank: 1 (Exemplary)
235/35 R19 Rank: 1 (Test winner)
Tests from 2023
225/45 R18 Rank: 1 (Test winner)
225/45 R18 Rank: 1 (Test winner)

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

5/5
This is currently the best rated tyre we have and there is a reason for it - it combines sportiness on snow and dry and very good safety margins on the wet. It’s designed to maintain the joy of driving, even on winter tyres, but still manages to be safe at all times. 100% recommended.
50%
Snow braking
Dry braking
Snow traction
Dry handling
Exterior noise
Snow handling
Wet handling
Comfort
Wet circle cornering
Wet braking

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Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 ( 245/40 R20 99W XL, with rim protection ridge (FSL) )
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£322
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4.75/5
Recommended
#3
Winter tires
2026
Goodyear
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.
50%
Snow braking
Wet handling
Wet circle cornering
Exterior noise
Aquaplaning - cross
Dry braking
Snow traction
Wet braking
Dry handling
Snow handling

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Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 ( 245/40 R20 99W XL EVR, with rim protection (MFS) )
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£259
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4.15/5
Recommended
#14
Winter tires
2026
Barum
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.
50%
Comfort
Exterior noise
Snow traction
Dry braking
Snow handling
Wet handling
Wet braking
Wet circle cornering
Dry handling
Aquaplaning - cross

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Barum Polaris 6 ( 245/40 R20 99W XL EVc, with kerbing rib )
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£205
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Polaris 6 EV XL
- In stock
£229
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3.35/5
Vredestein
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
50%
Wet circle cornering
Wet handling
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Comfort
Aquaplaning - cross
Dry handling
Exterior noise
Wet braking
Snow traction
Interior noise

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Vredestein Wintrac Pro+ ( 245/40 R20 99Y XL, with rim protection ridge (FSL) )
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£244
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4.3/5
Recommended
#12
Winter tires
2026
Hankook
Tests from 2025
275/35 R19 Rank: 4 (Very good)
225/40 R18 Rank: 5 (Good)
225/40 R18 Rank: 6 (Good)
225/40 R18 Rank: 14 (-)
Tests from 2024
235/35 R19 Rank: 4 (Recommended)
245/45 R18 Rank: 5 (Exemplary)
235/35 R19 Rank: 6 (Good)
Tests from 2023
225/40 R18 Rank: 4 (Exemplary)
225/45 R18 Rank: 4 (Highly recommended)
225/45 R18 Rank: 6 (Good)

Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330

4.3/5
Hankook sneaked in between the traditional premium tyres again with its Icept Evo3. It excels in aquaplaning resistance, which is crucial for european winters.
50%
Aquaplaning - cross
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Snow handling
Wet braking
Dry braking
Wet handling
Dry handling
Snow traction
Wet circle cornering
Comfort

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Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330 ( 245/40 R20 99W XL 4PR, with rim protection (MFS) SBL )
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£259
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3.35/5
Nokian
Tests from 2025
225/40 R18 Rank: 8 (Satisfactory)
Tests from 2022
225/45 R17 Rank: 4 (Recommended for economical driving)
215/55 R17 Rank: 13 (-)
215/55 R17 Rank: 18 (Satisfactory)
Tests from 2021
225/45 R17 Rank: 5 (-)
225/40 R18 Rank: 7 (-)
225/50 R17 Rank: 13 (Satisfactory)

Nokian WR Snowproof P

3.35/5
50%
Dry braking
Exterior noise
Dry handling
Wet circle cornering
Comfort
Wet braking
Snow traction
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Nokian WR Snowproof P ( 245/40 R20 99W XL, with rim protection (MFS) )
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£236
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2.75/5
Falken
Tests from 2025
215/55 R17 Rank: 9 (Good)
235/50 R19 Rank: 9 (Sufficient)
225/40 R18 Rank: 20 (Satisfactory)
225/40 R18 Rank: 20 (-)
Tests from 2024
235/55 R18 Rank: 8 (Good)
245/45 R18 Rank: 10 (Satisfactory)
Tests from 2023
255/45 R20 Rank: 7 (Satisfactory)
225/60 R18 Rank: 7 (Satisfactory)
225/40 R18 Rank: 9 (Satisfactory)
225/40 R18 Rank: 9 (Satisfactory)

Falken Eurowinter HS02 Pro

2.75/5
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.
50%
Dry braking
Exterior noise
Dry handling
Wet circle cornering
Comfort
Wet braking
Snow braking
Wet handling
Aquaplaning - longitudal
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Falken EUROWINTER HS02PRO ( 245/40 R20 99W XL, with rim protection (MFS) NBLK )
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£246
 		Falken EUROWINTER HS02PRO ( 245/40 R20 99W XL, with rim protection (MFS) NBLK ) In stock Free shipping
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2.75/5
Falken
Tests from 2025
215/55 R17 Rank: 9 (Good)
235/50 R19 Rank: 9 (Sufficient)
225/40 R18 Rank: 20 (Satisfactory)
225/40 R18 Rank: 20 (-)
Tests from 2024
235/55 R18 Rank: 8 (Good)
245/45 R18 Rank: 10 (Satisfactory)
Tests from 2023
255/45 R20 Rank: 7 (Satisfactory)
225/60 R18 Rank: 7 (Satisfactory)
225/40 R18 Rank: 9 (Satisfactory)
225/40 R18 Rank: 9 (Satisfactory)

Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro

2.75/5
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.
50%
Dry braking
Exterior noise
Dry handling
Wet circle cornering
Comfort
Wet braking
Snow braking
Wet handling
Aquaplaning - longitudal
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Falken EUROWINTER HS02PRO ( 245/40 R20 99W XL, with rim protection (MFS) NBLK )
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£246
 		Falken EUROWINTER HS02PRO ( 245/40 R20 99W XL, with rim protection (MFS) NBLK ) In stock Free shipping
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Cars with 245/40 R20 tyres

Ghibli 2017
Ghibli 2017
Camaro 2016
Camaro 2016
CT6 2016
CT6 2016
7er-Reihe 2015
7er-Reihe 2015
Q70 2014
Q70 2014
M 2010
M 2010
XJ 2010
XJ 2010

245/40 R20 tyre test Personalize

Best tyres in your size

Dry

1. Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
91%
2. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
74%
3. Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
70%
4. Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
68%
5. Vredestein Wintrac Pro
66%
6. Barum Polaris 6
62%
7. Imperial SnowDragon UHP
61%
8. Vredestein Wintrac Pro+
51%

Wet

1. Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
80%
2. Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
74%
3. Vredestein Wintrac Pro+
73%
4. Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
66%
5. Vredestein Wintrac Pro
66%
6. Barum Polaris 6
51%
7. Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
49%
8. Imperial SnowDragon UHP
25%

Snow

1. Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
86%
2. Barum Polaris 6
74%
3. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
72%
4. Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
66%
5. Vredestein Wintrac Pro
58%
6. Vredestein Wintrac Pro+
51%
7. Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
31%
8. Imperial SnowDragon UHP
25%

Comfort

1. Barum Polaris 6
97%
2. Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
91%
3. Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
80%
4. Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
65%
5. Vredestein Wintrac Pro
47%
6. Vredestein Wintrac Pro+
40%
7. Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
31%

Economy

1. Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
71%
2. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
69%
3. Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
56%
4. Vredestein Wintrac Pro
40%
5. Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
33%

This is a preview of our comprehensive tyre test. The full test includes:

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Side-by-side comparisons
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245/40 R20 is found on 14 vehicles:

ALPINAALPINA
B7/B11/B12 (7er-Reihe)
Aston MartinAston Martin
Rapide E
Lagonda Taraf
Rapide
BMWBMW
7er-Reihe
CadillacCadillac
CT6
ChevroletChevrolet
Camaro
InfinitiInfiniti
M
Q70
JaguarJaguar
XJ
MaseratiMaserati
Ghibli
Quattroporte
Mercedes-BenzMercedes-Benz
S-Klasse
VolvoVolvo
S90/V90