255/35 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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Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 ( 255/35 R20 97W XL, with rim protection ridge (FSL) )
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£295
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Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 ( 255/35 R20 97W XL, with rim protection ridge (FSL) ) | In stock | Free shipping | £295 |
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Pilot Alpin 5 FSL XL EV
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£318
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Pilot Alpin 5 FSL XL EV | In stock | Free shipping | £318 |
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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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Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 ( 255/35 R20 97W XL EVR, with rim protection (MFS) )
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£244
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Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 ( 255/35 R20 97W XL EVR, with rim protection (MFS) ) | In stock | Free shipping | £244 |
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Ultragrip Performance 3 XL
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£285
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Ultragrip Performance 3 XL | In stock | Free shipping | £285 |
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Ultragrip Performance 3 XL
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£315
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Ultragrip Performance 3 XL | In stock | Free shipping | £315 |
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Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 ( HL255/35 R20 100V XL EDR, with rim protection (MFS) )
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£317
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Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 ( HL255/35 R20 100V XL EDR, with rim protection (MFS) ) | In stock | Free shipping | £317 |
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Tests from 2025
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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Blizzak 6 Enliten XL
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£266
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Blizzak 6 Enliten XL | In stock | Free shipping | £266 |
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Bridgestone Blizzak 6 ( 255/35 R20 97W XL Enliten / EV, with rim protection (MFS) )
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£276
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Bridgestone Blizzak 6 ( 255/35 R20 97W XL Enliten / EV, with rim protection (MFS) ) | In stock | Free shipping | £276 |
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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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Continental WinterContact TS 870 P ( 255/35 R20 97W XL EVc, with kerbing rib )
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£257
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Continental WinterContact TS 870 P ( 255/35 R20 97W XL EVc, with kerbing rib ) | In stock | Free shipping | £257 |
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WinterContact TS 870 P XL
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£270
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WinterContact TS 870 P XL | In stock | Free shipping | £270 |
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P Zero Winter 2 XL
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£303
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P Zero Winter 2 XL | In stock | Free shipping | £303 |
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Pirelli P Zero Winter 2 ( 255/35 R20 97W XL, with rim protection (MFS) )
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£303
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Pirelli P Zero Winter 2 ( 255/35 R20 97W XL, with rim protection (MFS) ) | In stock | Free shipping | £303 |
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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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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 255/35 R20 tyres
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Best tyres in your size
Dry
1.
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
91%
2.
Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
78%
3.
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
77%
4.
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
74%
5.
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
70%
6.
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
68%
7.
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
66%
8.
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
63%
9.
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
61%
10.
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
50%
Wet
1.
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
87%
2.
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
80%
3.
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
74%
4.
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
71%
5.
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
69%
6.
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
69%
7.
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
66%
8.
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
66%
9.
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
49%
10.
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
25%
Snow
1.
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
86%
2.
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
78%
3.
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
72%
4.
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
72%
5.
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
66%
6.
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
66%
7.
Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
65%
8.
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
58%
9.
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
31%
10.
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
25%
Comfort
1.
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
91%
2.
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
80%
3.
Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
74%
4.
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
65%
5.
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
61%
6.
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
47%
7.
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
43%
8.
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
40%
9.
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
31%
Economy
1.
Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
94%
2.
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
85%
3.
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
79%
4.
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
71%
5.
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
69%
6.
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
63%
7.
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
56%
8.
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
40%
9.
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
33%
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Did you know ...?
255/35 R20 doesn't belong to the most popular dimensions for winter tyres - there are 19 tyre models available, which can be compared to 235/45 R19, 175/80 R14, 185/75 R16. Let's break down the sizing - 35 is height of the tyre, which is calculated as 35% of the tyre width (255mm), which means the sidewall height has 89.25 mm. The wheel diameter is R20, which means it fits to a 20 inch/508mm diameter wheel. The total circumference of the tyre is 2156.7 mm, which is very similar to 255/40 R19(2157.02 mm), 255/45 R18(2157.33 mm), 215/65 R16(2154.82 mm), 225/45 R19(2152.31 mm), 295/30 R20(2151.99 mm), 235/60 R16(2162.67 mm), 185/75 R16(2148.54 mm). There are multiple speed indexes available for winter tyres in 255/35 R20: T(190km/h), V(240km/h), W(270km/h). The same goes for weight indexes: 97, 100, 110. You can find 255/35 R20 on 17 car models - mainly Jaguar, ALPINA, Aston Martin, Audi, Ferrari.
