245/45 R20 - Best winter tyres 2026 - market overview, tests, reviews
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Best winter tyres in tests (2026)
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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.
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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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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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A typical premium tyre - very well balanced, great on all surfaces with low rolling resistance. Proven by many tests.
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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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While being somehow dated as it was introduced back in 2015, it received some midlife updates and still holds up with the current models, at least in smaller dimensions. At the right price, it could be a great choice.
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Winter-focused tyre that is enjoyable to drive on snow, while being safe on wet and dry.
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Hankook sneaked in between the traditional premium tyres again with its Icept Evo3. It excels in aquaplaning resistance, which is crucial for european winters.
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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.
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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.
Cars with 245/45 R20 tyres
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245/45 R20 doesn't belong to the most popular dimensions for winter tyres - there are 18 tyre models available, which can be compared to 185/55 R15, 175/60 R15, 175/55 R15. Let's break down the sizing - 45 is height of the tyre, which is calculated as 45% of the tyre width (245mm), which means the sidewall height has 110.25 mm. The wheel diameter is R20, which means it fits to a 20 inch/508mm diameter wheel. The total circumference of the tyre is 2288.65 mm, which is very similar to 315/35 R20(2288.65 mm), 325/30 R21(2288.34 mm), 215/75 R16(2289.91 mm), 275/40 R20(2287.08 mm), 245/40 R21(2291.48 mm), 245/50 R19(2285.82 mm), 225/60 R18(2284.57 mm). There are multiple speed indexes available for winter tyres in 245/45 R20: R(170km/h), T(190km/h), V(240km/h), W(270km/h). The same goes for weight indexes: 99, 103, 110. You can find 245/45 R20 on 16 car models - mainly Jaguar, BMW, Land Rover, Lexus, Cadillac.
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