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255/45 R20 - Best summer tyres 2026 - market overview, tests, reviews

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Best tyres in tests (2026)

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Dunlop Blue Response TG
DunlopPremium
Blue Response TG
AUTOMOTORSPORT'26#1
9.8
Price from£248
Expert summary
The Dunlop Blue Response TG is a new summer touring tyre from Dunlop, designed as the successor to the long-running Dunlop Sport BluResponse. Positioned in the mid-range segment, it targets drivers looking for a balanced combination of wet and dry performance with good fuel efficiency. The tyre made an impressive debut by winning the AMS 2026 summer tyre test in the 195/55 R16 size. In the AMS test, the Blue Response TG achieved outstanding scores across the board: 9.7/10 for dry performance and an exceptional 9.9/10 for wet performance, demonstrating Dunlop's focus on safety in all conditions. The tyre also scored well for environmental characteristics with a 7.2/10 rating, reflecting improvements in rolling resistance and noise levels compared to its predecessor. Currently available in 195/55 R16 and 205/55 R16 sizes with a V speed rating (up to 240 km/h), the Blue Response TG is expected to expand its size range as production ramps up. The TG designation signals a new generation in Dunlop's touring-focused Blue Response lineup.
Performance
Wet braking
100%
Wet side guide
100%
Wet handling - objective
100%
+8
Dry steering response
86%
Comfort
86%
Rolling resistance
14%
Price variants (1)
255/45 R20 105 W £248
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Continental SportContact 7
ContinentalPremium
SportContact 7
TOPTIREREVIEW'26#1SPORTSCARS'26#1ACE'26#2
9.7
Price from£215
Expert summary
Our favorite every-day performance tyre that delivers fast laps on dry circuits while being safe for the daily commute, having won multiple tests in wet conditions. However, if you lean more towards comfort and low rolling resistance, the PremiumContact 7 might be a better choice.
Performance
Wet circle cornering
98%
Dry braking
96%
Wet braking
93%
+11
Exterior noise
51%
Wet safety
50%
Aquaplaning - cross
46%
Price variants (1)
255/45 R20 105 Y
A C 73dB
£215
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£215
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£225
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Continental UltraContact NXT
ContinentalPremium
UltraContact NXT
AVD'26#2AUTOZURNAL'26#2MOTOR'25#1
9.6
Price from£229
Expert summary
The UltraContact NXT is Continental's newest summer model, launched in 2024 with no predecessor — and it's already won both tests it entered. Wet performance is the standout, with short braking distances and confident handling on wet asphalt. Dry is precise too, though the dry braking slightly trails its wet capabilities. Comfort and noise levels are high, which makes it very pleasant for everyday use. Only 23 sizes are available so far, so check if yours is covered before getting too excited.
Performance
Dry lane changing
100%
Wet braking
96%
Dry handling - objective
95%
+12
Aquaplaning - longitudal
56%
Interior noise
56%
Aquaplaning - cross
45%
Price variants (1)
255/45 R20 105 T £229
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£229
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£267
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Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
MichelinPremium
Pilot Sport 4 S
TYREREVIEWS'26#1ACE'26#1SPORTSCARS'26#5
9.5
Price from£259
Expert summary
Pilot Sport 4S is the sportier version of the Pilot Sports and the most sporty one that still cares about the wet performance, which is it's strong suite. It's usually expensive, but also a guarantee of a great performance tyre.
Performance
Wet side guide
100%
Dry handling
92%
Dry steering response
85%
+10
Exterior noise
47%
Wet handling - objective
40%
Interior noise
14%
Price variants (2)
255/45 R20 105 Y
A C 71dB
£259
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£259
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£262
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5
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
GoodyearPremium
Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
AUTOZEITUNG'26#2AUTOBILD'26#2SPORTAUTO'26#2
9.4
Price from£191
Expert summary
The Asymmetric 6 is the latest addition in the Eagle F1 range, offering great compromise between every day comfort and sporty driving. While it has dynamic steering response, it’s also very good on wet and has a low rolling resistance. Definitely recommended!
Performance
Dry steering response
100%
Mileage
100%
Wet side guide
100%
+21
Sand traction
51%
Mud traction
50%
Interior noise
23%
Price variants (10)
255/45 R20 105 T
A B 70dB
£191
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£191
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£209
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255/45 R20 105 T
A B 70dB
£210
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£210
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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk
£221
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255/45 R20 105 V
A A 70dB
£243
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£243
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£283
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255/45 R20 105 W
A A 70dB
£209
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£209
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£235
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255/45 R20 105 Y
A B 70dB
£207
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£207
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£212
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255/45 R20 105 Y
A A 70dB
£213
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£213
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Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
BridgestonePremium
Potenza Sport Evo
SPORTAUTO'26#1TYREREVIEWS'26#2SPORTSCARS'26#2
9.3
Price from£186
Expert summary
The Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo is the successor to the multi-award-winning Potenza Sport, featuring ENLITEN Technology for enhanced performance. It delivers 5% shorter wet braking, 2% shorter dry braking, and 15% greater mileage compared to its predecessor, while achieving EU label A-grade wet grip.
Performance
Handling on gravel
100%
Wet circle cornering
96%
Dry lane changing
95%
+14
Sand traction
38%
Exterior noise
35%
Cost per warranted mile
11%
Price variants (1)
255/45 R20 105 Y
A C 72dB
£186
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£186
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£200
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Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
MichelinPremium
Pilot Sport 4 SUV
AUTOBILD'26#5VIBILAGARE'25#1AUTOBILD'25#5
9.3
Price from£236
Expert summary
While the Michelin PS4 SUV was introduced back in 2019, it still offers a top-notch performance for the SUVs which is difficult for it's competitors to match.
Performance
Dry lane changing
100%
Aquaplaning - cross
97%
Gravel traction
94%
+15
Dry handling - objective
56%
Exterior noise
55%
Fuel efficiency
33%
Price variants (8)
255/45 R20 101 W £285
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£285
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£286
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255/45 R20 105 W XL
B B 70dB
£246
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£246
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£255
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255/45 R20 105 W XL
B A 70dB
£259
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£259
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£270
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255/45 R20 105 W MO
A A 70dB
£253
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£253
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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk
£258
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255/45 R20 105 W
B B 72dB
£263
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£263
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£284
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255/45 R20 105 W
A A 72dB
£248
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£248
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£254
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255/45 R20 105 Y
A C 72dB
£236
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£236
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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk
£248
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255/45 R20 105 Y mfs XL
A C 72dB
£266
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£266
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£281
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Hankook ION Evo
HankookPremium
ION Evo
AUTOZURNAL'26#1AUTOBILD'25#1
9.3
Price from£251
Expert summary
Hankook designed the ION Evo specifically for electric vehicles and it shows. It combines low rolling resistance with good aquaplaning safety, short braking distances and excellent handling dynamics. Comfort and mileage are also strong points, making it a well-rounded EV tyre with very few compromises.
Performance
Dry braking
100%
Dry handling
100%
Wet handling - objective
100%
+9
Exterior noise
57%
Rolling resistance
52%
Fuel efficiency
22%
Price variants (1)
255/45 R20 105 Y XL
A A 68dB
£251
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Falken e.Ziex
FalkenUpper-middle
e.Ziex
AUTOMOTORSPORT'26#4AUTOMOTORSPORT'25#2AUTOBILD'25#5
8.9
Price from£183
Expert summary
If you care about the range of your electric vehicle, there are now non-premium options that are more than good enough for daily driving. The Falken e.Ziex delivers top-tier rolling resistance and some of the shortest braking distances in test, both wet and dry. It rides comfortably and stays quiet, though aquaplaning safety in corners and overall wet grip leave room for improvement.
Performance
Rolling resistance
91%
Dry braking
80%
Comfort
73%
+11
Aquaplaning - cross
34%
Dry steering response
31%
Wet handling
27%
Price variants (1)
255/45 R20 105 V £183
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Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
PirelliPremium
P ZERO PZ4
AUTOBILD'25#3AUTOZEITUNG'25#5AUTOBILD'25#20
8.9
Price from£218
Expert summary
The P Zero range is with us for a long time, also being a favorite choice for car manufacturers as first equipment. It’s a good, well balanced and enjoyable tyre. It tends to get quite a few mid-life updates so make sure you get the latest one.
Performance
Wet handling - objective
97%
Wet circle cornering
95%
Wet handling
89%
+12
Rolling resistance
37%
Mileage
37%
Price/value
0%
Price variants (16)
255/45 R20 101 Y
A C 70dB
£256
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£256
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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk
£268
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255/45 R20 105 H MO-S
B A 70dB
£255
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£255
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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk
£268
In stock · Free shipping
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255/45 R20 105 V mfs XL
B A 71dB
£251
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£251
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£261
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255/45 R20 105 W
A B 72dB
£218
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£218
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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk
£224
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255/45 R20 105 W XL
B A 70dB
£290
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£290
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255/45 R20 105 W R0
A A 71dB
£264
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£264
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255/45 R20 105 W mfs XL
B A 70dB
£355
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£355
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Bridgestone Turanza T005
BridgestonePremium
Turanza T005
MOTOR'25#4SPORTAUTO'24#3AUTOKLUBCR'23#3
8.8
Price from£176
Expert summary
The Turanza T005 was introduced in 2018, but still stands as a great tyre, offered in incredible 350 different sizes. It’s universal also in it’s properties - it’s a balanced mix of wet and dry performance with above-average rolling resistance.
Performance
Rolling resistance
95%
Dry driving behavior
84%
Wet handling - objective
83%
+21
Price/value
29%
Exterior noise
25%
Grass traction
11%
Price variants (4)
255/45 R20 101 T
B A 68dB
£219
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£219
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£232
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255/45 R20 105 T XL
B B 72dB
£176
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£176
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Kumho Ecsta PS71
KumhoUpper-middle
Ecsta PS71
AUTOBILD'25#4AUTOBILD'25#6ADAC'25#13
8.6
Price from£166
Expert summary
The Kumho Ecsta PS71 has been around for a while and keeps showing up well in tests. Strong aquaplaning resistance, short braking distances, and balanced handling across conditions make it a dependable choice. Comfort and noise are where it compromises.
Performance
Aquaplaning - longitudal
91%
Sand traction
90%
Aquaplaning - cross
87%
+17
Dry driving behavior
28%
Exterior noise
27%
Interior noise
23%
Price variants (4)
255/45 R20 101 V
A B 71dB
£181
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£181
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£190
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255/45 R20 101 V
A B 71dB
£176
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£176
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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk
£200
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255/45 R20 105 V
A B 73dB
£166
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£166
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£170
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Bridgestone Potenza Sport
BridgestonePremium
Potenza Sport
TOPTIREREVIEW'26#6REIFENTESTER'25#1AUTOBILD'25#1
8.5
Price from£200
Expert summary
We really like the new Potenza Sport, as it’s more sporty and dynamic than the usual tyre in this category, but still perfectly usable and safe for everyday driving, which makes it unique. It’s rolling resistance, mileage and overall comfort are also on a good level, except for a slighty higher noise.
Performance
Mud traction
100%
Handling on gravel
100%
Wet safety
100%
+20
Exterior noise
30%
Rolling resistance
21%
Wear
0%
Price variants (3)
255/45 R20 105 W
B A 69dB
£211
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£211
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£213
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255/45 R20 105 W XL
A A 70dB
£200
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£200
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£218
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255/45 R20 105 Y
A C 72dB
£205
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£205
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£211
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Giti GitiSport S2+
GitiBudget
GitiSport S2+
TOPTIREREVIEW'26#2AUTOBILD'26#4AUTOBILD'26#5
8.5
Expert summary
We really like when a budget tyre surprises the testers — it is always a good story, but unfortunately it happens like once in a few years. The Giti GitiSport S2+ is one of those stories. It delivered confident handling and reliable braking on both wet and dry surfaces, holding its own against more expensive rivals. Comfort and rolling resistance are where the savings show, but for the price, it is hard to complain.
Performance
Cost per warranted mile
90%
Wet handling - objective
83%
Wet handling
73%
+12
Rolling resistance
31%
Sand traction
25%
Handling on gravel
25%
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Firestone Roadhawk 2
FirestoneUpper-middle
Roadhawk 2
AUTOEXPRESS'26#3NETZWELT'26#3ADAC'26#4
8.3
Price from£191
Expert summary
Firestone, the affordable brand belonging to the Bridgestone group, has a fresh addition to their lineup - the Roadhawk 2. And it seems like it’s set off for success - it offers the Bridgestone’s ENLITEN technology, which makes the rolling resistance and mileage exceptional for a budget tyre and it combines it with safe behavior on wet and dry.
Performance
Interior noise
100%
Wet side guide
86%
Aquaplaning - cross
79%
+14
Dry steering response
23%
Exterior noise
10%
Mileage
0%
Price variants (2)
255/45 R20 105 W
A B 71dB
£191
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Maxxis Victra Sport 5
MaxxisBudget
Victra Sport 5
REIFENTESTER'25#4AUTOBILD'25#10AUTOBILD'25#12
8.1
Price from£162
Expert summary
A budget tyre with real wet grip — that's rare. The Maxxis Victra Sport 5 handles wet roads confidently, brakes well, and stays quiet. The delayed steering response takes getting used to, but at this price point, the overall safety package is hard to argue with.
Performance
Mud traction
100%
Handling on gravel
95%
Wet side guide
92%
+20
Rolling resistance
44%
Sand traction
33%
Fuel efficiency
20%
Price variants (2)
255/45 R20 105 Y XL £162
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£162
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Falken Azenis FK520
FalkenUpper-middle
Azenis FK520
SPORTAUTO'26#3ACE'26#4AUTOBILD'26#8
8.0
Expert summary
One of the cheaper tyres that can be recommended as it hasn't failed a single test and is often rated as a economical choice. It's surprisingly quiet, so if you are looking for a good and comfortable tyre, Azenis FK520 could be a tyre for you.
Performance
Price/value
95%
Cost per warranted mile
90%
Exterior noise
84%
+19
Gravel traction
35%
Wet handling
32%
Interior noise
17%
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Vredestein Ultrac Pro
VredesteinPremium
Ultrac Pro
AUTOBILD'26#3SPORTSCARS'26#3AUTOBILD'26#9
7.9
Price from£193
Expert summary
The Ultrac Pro is very well balanced tyre for every day driving made mainly for larger wheel sizes.
Performance
Sand traction
88%
Handling on gravel
88%
Exterior noise
87%
+10
Cost per warranted mile
37%
Mileage
16%
Gravel traction
13%
Price variants (2)
255/45 R20 101 W £200
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£200
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£217
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255/45 R20 105 Y £193
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£193
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£217
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Michelin Primacy 4+
MichelinPremium
Primacy 4+
AUTOBILD'25#4TYREREVIEWS'25#5AUTOBILD'24#1
7.8
Expert summary
Built for comfort and longevity. The Primacy 4+ delivers outstanding mileage, low noise, and a smooth ride — all backed by short braking distances. Aquaplaning reserves and wet grip are modest, but if you value a quiet, comfortable ride with low running costs, this is the Michelin to get.
Performance
Mileage
89%
Comfort
81%
Rolling resistance
78%
+15
Wet side guide
14%
Price/value
0%
Safety
0%
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Continental EcoContact 6
ContinentalPremium
EcoContact 6
AUTOMOTORSPORT'26#6AUTOZEITUNG'22#7ADAC'22#8
7.7
Price from£191
Performance
Dry steering response
100%
Rolling resistance
100%
Fuel efficiency
100%
+16
Aquaplaning - longitudal
11%
Aquaplaning - cross
8%
Wet handling - objective
0%
Price variants (6)
255/45 R20 101 T mfs
A A 72dB
£248
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£248
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£276
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255/45 R20 101 V
B A 72dB
£222
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£222
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mytyres.co.uk
£241
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255/45 R20 105 W XL
B A 73dB
£235
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£235
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mytyres.co.uk
£236
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255/45 R20 105 W mfs XL
C C 72dB
£191
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£191
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£202
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255/45 R20 105 Y mfs XL *
B A 72dB
£210
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£210
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£220
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Bridgestone Turanza 6
BridgestonePremium
Turanza 6
TYREREVIEWS'26#4VIBILAGARE'26#5REIFENTESTER'26#5
7.6
Price from£191
Expert summary
The Turanza 6 is quite a new addition to Bridgestone’s lineup, being introduced in 2023. Featuring the new ENLITEN technology, it should be lighter and have positive effect on fuel efficiency. In the tests, the efficiency is confirmed alongside with higher mileage. That being said, it somehow lacks the performance of other premium tyres, so we would recommend it only when the price is lower.
Performance
Gravel traction
93%
Interior noise
92%
Rolling resistance
90%
+22
Price/value
26%
Grass traction
26%
Safety
13%
Price variants (5)
255/45 R20 101 T (+)
B A 68dB
£213
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£213
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£244
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255/45 R20 105 W
A B 71dB
£191
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£191
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£202
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255/45 R20 105 Y
B A 69dB
£231
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£231
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Hankook Ventus Prime 4
HankookPremium
Ventus Prime 4
MOTOR'26#4AVD'26#8ADAC'26#11
7.6
Price from£219
Expert summary
Ventus Prime 4 Is our favorite every day tyre, as it offers premium safety at an affordable price. Short braking distances, good handling, but slightly worse at aquaplaning and comfort.
Performance
Sand traction
91%
Handling on gravel
91%
Price/value
90%
+15
Aquaplaning - cross
39%
Interior noise
37%
Mud traction
36%
Price variants (2)
255/45 R20 101 T XL
A A 68dB
£219
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£219
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£222
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255/45 R20 101 T XL
A A 68dB
£234
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£234
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Cooper Summer
CooperUpper-middle
Summer
AUTOMOTORSPORT'26#7
7.6
Price from£167
Performance
Aquaplaning - longitudal
100%
Wet side guide
86%
Wet handling
86%
+8
Rolling resistance
43%
Exterior noise
14%
Dry braking
0%
Price variants (1)
255/45 R20 105 Y
A C 71dB
£167
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£167
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25
GT Radial SportActive 2 EVO
GTBudget
Radial SportActive 2 EVO
AUTOBILD'26#8AUTOBILD'26#12
7.5
Performance
Aquaplaning - cross
100%
Exterior noise
100%
Cost per warranted mile
100%
+6
Rolling resistance
32%
Dry braking
26%
Comfort
11%
26
Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV
KumhoUpper-middle
Ecsta PS71 SUV
AUTOBILD'25#6
7.5
Price from£162
Expert summary
You're out of extra usage · resets 6am (Europe/Berlin)
Performance
Sand traction
100%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
86%
Aquaplaning - cross
86%
+8
Rolling resistance
29%
Comfort
14%
Grass traction
0%
Price variants (1)
255/45 R20 105 Y
A C 73dB
£162
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£162
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£167
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27
Michelin Primacy 5
MichelinPremium
Primacy 5
AUTOMOTORSPORT'26#3TYREREVIEWS'26#3REIFENTESTER'26#4
7.3
Price from£245
Expert summary
The previous model was already a good, economy-focused model and the Primacy 5 is expected to take it even further with 18% better mileage. But Michelin said also the wet performance is improved, which is something we are looking forward to see in the tests.
Performance
Rolling resistance
88%
Mileage
86%
Dry steering response
86%
+13
Dry braking
35%
Wet side guide
29%
Wet circle cornering
25%
Price variants (2)
255/45 R20 101 H
A A 69dB
£253
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£253
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mytyres.co.uk
mytyres.co.uk
£262
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255/45 R20 105 V
A A 70dB
£245
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£245
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mytyres.co.uk
£267
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28
Uniroyal RainSport 5
UniroyalUpper-middle
RainSport 5
NETZWELT'26#4AUTOBILD'26#24AUTOBILD'25#23
6.9
Price from£159
Expert summary

Uniroyal RainSport 5: Season: Summer; Tirelab rating: 69/100; Recorded test appearances: 12; Listed sizes: 102.

Performance
Wet handling - objective
100%
Aquaplaning - cross
95%
Interior noise
93%
+16
Dry handling
23%
Dry driving behavior
14%
Safety
14%
Price variants (1)
255/45 R20 105 Y £159
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mytyres.co.uk
£159
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£191
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30
Toyo Proxes Sport 2
ToyoUpper-middle
Proxes Sport 2
TOPTIREREVIEW'26#5AUTOBILD'26#7AUTOBILD'26#16
6.7
Price from£176
Expert summary

Toyo Proxes Sport 2: Season: Summer; Tirelab rating: 67/100; Recorded test appearances: 8; Listed sizes: 113.

Performance
Comfort
81%
Exterior noise
71%
Mud traction
70%
+14
Cost per warranted mile
11%
Price/value
11%
Dry handling - objective
0%
Price variants (2)
255/45 R20 £176
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£176
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255/45 R20 105 Y XL£196
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£196
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BF Goodrich Advantage 2
BFUpper-middle
Goodrich Advantage 2
AUTOZEITUNG'26#5AVD'26#11AUTOBILD'26#27
6.7
Price from£180
Expert summary
The BFGoodrich Advantage 2 is a well-rounded summer touring tire that benefits from Michelin group technology and a completely redesigned tread pattern. It improves on its predecessor with 5% better longevity and 1.6 meters shorter wet braking distances while maintaining consistent performance across all disciplines. Available in an exceptionally wide 288-size range spanning 16 to 21 inches, it covers nearly every modern passenger car and SUV fitment.
Performance
Comfort
100%
Dry braking
93%
Aquaplaning - cross
86%
+6
Dry handling
29%
Wet handling - objective
14%
Wet handling
14%
Price variants (4)
255/45 R20 101 W 0£180
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£180
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255/45 R20 105 V 0£203
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mytyres.co.uk
£203
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255/45 R20 105 W 0£213
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mytyres.co.uk
£213
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255/45 R20 105 Y 0£184
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£184
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Michelin e.Primacy
MichelinPremium
e.Primacy
TOPTIREREVIEW'26#2MOTOR'25#3AUTOMOTORSPORT'25#4
6.7
Price from£242
Expert summary
100 out of 100 in rolling resistance, mileage, and EV suitability — the e.Primacy is in a class of its own when it comes to efficiency. It's also one of the quietest tyres you can buy. Just know that braking and wet cornering are average at best. A tyre for maximising range, not fun.
Performance
Rough-road noise
100%
Fuel efficiency
100%
Exterior noise
87%
+11
Aquaplaning - longitudal
38%
Wet circle cornering
28%
Aquaplaning - cross
18%
Price variants (4)
255/45 R20 101 V £242
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£242
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255/45 R20 105 V
A A 72dB
£265
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£265
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£289
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Dunlop Sport Maxx RT2
DunlopPremium
Sport Maxx RT2
AUTOBILD'26#13AUTOBILD'26#17
6.7
Price from£194
Performance
Comfort
100%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
84%
Aquaplaning - cross
84%
+6
Dry braking
26%
Mileage
26%
Wet braking
21%
Price variants (2)
255/45 R20 105 Y
A C 71dB
£194
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£194
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Yokohama Advan Sport V107
YokohamaUpper-middle
Advan Sport V107
TOPTIREREVIEW'26#7AUTOBILD'26#13AUTOBILD'26#18
5.9
Price from£181
Expert summary
The Yokohama Advan Sport V107 is a summer tyre. It has been homologated as original equipment (MO1) for the Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 4Matic+ Coupe. This tyre model is approved for this vehicle in sizes 265/35ZR20 and 295/30ZR20.
Performance
Dry handling - objective
100%
Dry handling
76%
Dry braking
61%
+10
Exterior noise
16%
Price/value
15%
Rolling resistance
5%
Price variants (2)
255/45 R20 105 Y
A D 73dB
£229
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£229
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255/45 R20 105 Y
A C 73dB
£181
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£181
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£189
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Semperit Speed-Life 3
SemperitBudget
Speed-Life 3
AUTOBILD'26#22AUTOBILD'25#26ADAC'24#14
5.5
Price from£151
Expert summary

Semperit Speed-Life 3: Season: Summer; Tirelab rating: 55/100; Recorded test appearances: 13; Listed sizes: 90.

Performance
Wet side guide
90%
Price/value
84%
Exterior noise
79%
+12
Dry handling
31%
Wet circle cornering
28%
Dry braking
21%
Price variants (1)
255/45 R20 105 Y mfs XL
B C 73dB
£151
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£151
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Nokian Hakka Black 3
NokianUpper-middle
Hakka Black 3
VIBILAGARE'25#2AFTONBLADET'25#5
5.4
Price from£360
Expert summary

Nokian Hakka Black 3: Season: Summer; Tirelab rating: 54/100; Recorded test appearances: 2; Listed sizes: 48.

Performance
Wet handling
100%
Wet braking
92%
Dry braking
92%
+5
Interior noise
46%
Wet circle cornering
40%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
39%
Price variants (2)
255/45 R20 105 Y £360
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£360
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Cooper Zeon 4XS Sport
CooperUpper-middle
Zeon 4XS Sport
AUTOBILD'26#29AUTOBILD'23#11
4.9
Price from£120
Performance
Gravel traction
100%
Wet handling - objective
90%
Dry handling
80%
+15
Comfort
20%
Fuel efficiency
14%
Aquaplaning - cross
11%
Price variants (3)
255/45 R20 105 W £120
tyres-pneus-online.co.uk
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£120
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£136
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Avon ZX7
AvonBudget
ZX7
AUTOBILD'26#30TYREREVIEWS'21#8
3.8
Price from£196
Performance
Dry handling
100%
Wet handling
63%
Dry braking
25%
+4
Gravel traction
13%
Exterior noise
13%
Rolling resistance
0%
Price variants (1)
255/45 R20 101 W £196
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£196
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Goodride Solmax 1
GoodrideBudget
Solmax 1
TYREREVIEWS'26#11AUTOBILD'25#8
3.3
Expert summary
Goodride is a Chinese budget brand and the Solmax 1 is their freshest entry into the European market. The test results don't paint a great picture — 8th at Autobild and 11th at Tyre Reviews, with wet braking and aquaplaning resistance as clear weak spots. It is notably quiet, which makes it a reasonable pick for EV drivers on a tight budget, but for a tyre introduced in 2025, falling short on wet safety is not where you want to be.
Performance
Price/value
100%
Exterior noise
81%
Aquaplaning - cross
59%
+8
Wet handling
0%
Wet circle cornering
0%
Dry handling
0%
45
Barum Bravuris 6
BarumBudget
Bravuris 6
AUTOZURNAL'26#6AUTOBILD'25#40
3.0
Price from£159
Expert summary
The Barum Bravuris 6 is a passenger summer tyre designed with an asymmetrical tread pattern. It features an optimized compound engineered to deliver reliable dry grip and low rolling resistance. Additionally, the tyre design focuses on providing reduced noise levels during operation.
Performance
Comfort
89%
Rolling resistance
78%
Fuel efficiency
78%
+5
Aquaplaning - cross
33%
Interior noise
33%
Dry braking
22%
Price variants (2)
255/45 R20 101 W mfs
B B 72dB
£159
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£159
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£178
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255/45 R20 105 Y mfs XL
B B 72dB
£167
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mytyres.co.uk
£167
In stock · Free shipping
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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk
£182
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255/45 R20 tyre test

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Dry

1. Hankook iON Evo
98%
2. Continental SportContact 7
93%
3. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
91%
4. Continental UltraContact NXT
86%
5. Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
83%
6. Nokian Hakka Black 3
82%
7. Yokohama Advan Sport V107
81%
8. Bridgestone Potenza Sport
81%
9. Hankook Ventus Prime 4
79%
10. Bridgestone Turanza T005
78%
11. Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
77%
12. Michelin e.Primacy
75%
13. Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
73%
14. Toyo Proxes Sport 2
72%
15. Firestone Roadhawk
72%

Wet

1. Hankook iON Evo
92%
2. Uniroyal RainSport 5
81%
3. Continental SportContact 7
78%
4. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
78%
5. Bridgestone Potenza Sport
77%
6. Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
75%
7. Continental UltraContact NXT
75%
8. Kumho Ecsta PS71
73%
9. Semperit Speed-Life 3
73%
10. Bridgestone Turanza T005
72%
11. Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
72%
12. Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
70%
13. Firestone Roadhawk 2
69%
14. Nokian Hakka Black 3
68%
15. Giti GitiSport S2+
67%

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255/45 R20 doesn't belong to the most popular dimensions for summer tyres - there are 37 tyre models available, which can be compared to 235/40 R18, 195/50 R16, 160/60 R17. Let's break down the sizing - 45 is height of the tyre, which is calculated as 45% of the tyre width (255mm), which means the sidewall height has 114.75 mm. The wheel diameter is R20, which means it fits to a 20 inch/508mm diameter wheel. The total circumference of the tyre is 2316.92 mm, which is very similar to 255/40 R21(2316.61 mm), 255/50 R19(2317.24 mm), 235/65 R17(2316.3 mm), 255/55 R18(2317.55 mm), 255/60 R17(2317.87 mm), 255/65 R16(2318.18 mm), 255/70 R15(2318.5 mm). There are multiple speed indexes available for summer tyres in 255/45 R20: H(210km/h), T(190km/h), V(240km/h), W(270km/h), Y(300km/h). The same goes for weight indexes: 101, 105. You can find 255/45 R20 on 9 car models - mainly .

255/45 R20 tire tests

YearOrganizationSizeTested
2023
AUTOMOTORSPORTAUTOMOTORSPORT
255/45 R201 Tyres

There are 9 runflat variants available.

255/45 R20 is found on 9 vehicles:

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