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

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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
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 ( 255/45 R20 105V XL EVR, with rim protection (MFS) )
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£232
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4.65/5
Recommended
#5
Winter tires
2026
Dunlop
Tests from 2025
225/40 R18 Rank: 1 (-)
225/40 R18 Rank: 2 (Exemplary)

Dunlop Winter

4.65/5
50%
Snow traction
Comfort
Exterior noise
Wet braking
Snow handling
Aquaplaning - cross
Dry braking
Wet handling
Wet circle cornering
Dry handling

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Dunlop Winter ( 255/45 R20 105V XL EVs, with rim protection (MFS) BLK )
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£254
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4.55/5
Recommended
#7
Winter tires
2026
Bridgestone
Tests from 2025
235/50 R19 Rank: 1 (Test winner)
275/35 R19 Rank: 2 (Very good)
225/45 R17 Rank: 3 (-)
215/55 R17 Rank: 3 (Good)
225/40 R18 Rank: 3 (Exemplary)
225/40 R18 Rank: 3 (Good)
245/45 R19 Rank: 4 (Highly recommended)
225/40 R18 Rank: 6 (-)
215/55 R17 Rank: 6 (Very good)
215/55 R17 Rank: 7 (Good)

Bridgestone Blizzak 6

4.55/5
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.
50%
Wet circle cornering
Comfort
Snow traction
Wet braking
Snow handling
Wet handling
Aquaplaning - cross
Dry handling
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Dry braking

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Bridgestone Blizzak 6 ( 255/45 R20 105W XL Enliten / EV, with rim protection (MFS) )
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£251
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4.5/5
Recommended
#9
Winter tires
2026
Goodyear
Tests from 2025
215/55 R17 Rank: 2 (Outstanding)
Tests from 2023
225/45 R17 Rank: 3 (Good)
205/60 R16 Rank: 3 (Good)
Tests from 2022
215/60 R16 Rank: 3 (Good)
215/55 R17 Rank: 3 (Exemplary)
215/55 R17 Rank: 4 (-)
Tests from 2021
235/55 R18 Rank: 1 (Exemplary)
225/50 R17 Rank: 3 (Good)
225/45 R17 Rank: 3 (-)
225/40 R18 Rank: 5 (-)

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+

4.5/5
A typical premium tyre - very well balanced, great on all surfaces with low rolling resistance. Proven by many tests.
50%
Snow traction
Aquaplaning - cross
Snow handling
Wet handling
Interior noise
Comfort
Wet circle cornering
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Dry braking
Wet braking

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Goodyear UltraGrip Performance + ( 255/45 R20 105T XL EDT, with rim protection (MFS) )
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£274
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4.35/5
Recommended
#10
Winter tires
2026
Kumho
Tests from 2025
225/40 R18 Rank: 4 (Good)
225/40 R18 Rank: 4 (-)
215/55 R17 Rank: 5 (Good)

Kumho WinterCraft WP52+

4.35/5
50%
Dry braking
Wet braking
Wet handling
Wet circle cornering
Snow handling
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Dry handling
Exterior noise
Snow traction
Comfort
4.65/5
Recommended
#6
Winter tires
2026
Continental
Tests from 2025
215/55 R17 Rank: 1 (Good)
215/55 R17 Rank: 1 (Outstanding)
235/50 R19 Rank: 1 (Exemplary)
215/55 R17 Rank: 3 (Exemplary)
245/45 R19 Rank: 5 (Highly recommended)
225/40 R18 Rank: 6 (Good)
225/40 R18 Rank: 7 (Good)
225/40 R18 Rank: 13 (-)
Tests from 2024
215/55 R17 Rank: 2 (Highly recommended)
235/55 R18 Rank: 2 (Very good)

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P

4.65/5
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.
50%
Snow braking
Aquaplaning - cross
Dry handling
Interior noise
Exterior noise
Comfort
Dry braking
Snow handling
Wet circle cornering
Wet braking

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WinterContact TS 870 P
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£254
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Continental WinterContact TS 870 P ( 255/45 R20 101T EVc, with kerbing rib )
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£272
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Continental WinterContact TS 870 P ( 255/45 R20 101T Conti Seal, EVc, with kerbing rib )
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£275
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WinterContact TS 870 P XL FR
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£261
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Continental WinterContact TS 870 P ( 255/45 R20 105V XL EVc, with kerbing rib )
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£291
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4.7/5
Recommended
#4
Winter tires
2026
Pirelli
Tests from 2025
245/45 R19 Rank: 3 (Highly recommended)
Tests from 2024
235/35 R19 Rank: 1 (Test winner)

Pirelli P Zero Winter 2

4.7/5
50%
Wet braking
Wet handling
Wet circle cornering
Comfort
Exterior noise
Snow traction
Snow handling
Dry braking
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Pirelli P Zero Winter 2 ( 255/45 R20 105V XL *, with rim protection (MFS) )
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£314
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4.15/5
Pirelli
Tests from 2025
235/50 R19 Rank: 4 (Good)
Tests from 2024
235/55 R18 Rank: 4 (Very good)
Tests from 2023
225/60 R18 Rank: 3 (Exemplary)
235/60 R18 Rank: 6 (Recommended)
235/55 R18 Rank: 7 (Recommended)

Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2

4.15/5
Winter-focused tyre that is enjoyable to drive on snow, while being safe on wet and dry.
50%
Interior noise
Wet circle cornering
Dry braking
Exterior noise
Snow handling
Wet braking
Wet handling
Dry handling
Snow traction
Comfort

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Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2 ( 255/45 R20 105V XL, R0, with rim protection (MFS) )
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£277
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Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2 ( 255/45 R20 105V XL, with rim protection (MFS) )
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£246
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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+ ( 255/45 R20 105V XL, with rim protection ridge (FSL) )
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£264
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4.25/5
Recommended
#13
Winter tires
2026
Hankook
Tests from 2025
235/50 R19 Rank: 7 (Good)
Tests from 2024
235/55 R18 Rank: 5 (Very good)
Tests from 2023
235/55 R18 Rank: 2 (Recommended)
235/60 R18 Rank: 3 (Highly recommended)
225/60 R18 Rank: 6 (Good)
Tests from 2021
235/55 R18 Rank: 6 (Good)
235/55 R18 Rank: 9 (-)

Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 X W330A

4.25/5
50%
Aquaplaning - cross
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Snow traction
Snow handling
Comfort
Wet braking
Dry handling
Dry braking
Wet handling
Wet circle cornering

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Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 X W330A ( 255/45 R20 105V XL 4PR, with rim protection (MFS) SBL )
- In stock
£282
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3.05/5
Nokian
Tests from 2025
235/50 R19 Rank: 8 (Sufficient)
Tests from 2024
235/55 R18 Rank: 9 (Good)
Tests from 2023
235/60 R18 Rank: 5 (Recommended)

Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV

3.05/5
50%
Aquaplaning - cross
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Interior noise
Wet handling
Exterior noise
Wet circle cornering
Snow handling
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Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV ( 255/45 R20 105V XL Aramid Sidewalls, with rim protection (MFS) )
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£225
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Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV ( 255/45 R20 105V XL Aramid Sidewalls, SilentDrive, with rim protection (MFS) )
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£348
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3.25/5
Falken
Tests from 2025
215/55 R17 Rank: 9 (Satisfactory)
Tests from 2024
205/55 R16 Rank: 7 (Satisfactory)
205/55 R16 Rank: 22 (-)
Tests from 2023
205/60 R16 Rank: 11 (Satisfactory)

Falken Eurowinter HS02

3.25/5
The EuroWinter HS02 is one of the few affordable winter tires with good mileage and low rolling resistance. It offers strong driving characteristics, with only slight weaknesses on snow.
50%
Exterior noise
Dry braking
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet circle cornering
Aquaplaning - cross
Dry handling
Wet braking
Comfort
Snow traction
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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 ( 255/45 R20 105W XL, with rim protection (MFS) NBLK )
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£230
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2.8/5
Firestone
Tests from 2025
225/40 R18 Rank: 7 (-)
225/40 R18 Rank: 16 (Satisfactory)
225/40 R18 Rank: 18 (Sufficient)
Tests from 2024
205/55 R16 Rank: 10 (-)
215/55 R17 Rank: 10 (Satisfactory)
205/55 R16 Rank: 18 (Satisfactory)
Tests from 2023
225/45 R18 Rank: 6 (-)
205/60 R16 Rank: 7 (Good)
225/60 R18 Rank: 9 (Not recommended)
225/45 R18 Rank: 20 (Not recommended)

Firestone Winterhawk 4

2.8/5
The Winterhawk 4 is a tyre with mixed ratings as there are tests where the tyre was not recommended. Common criticisms include longer braking distances and significant understeer
50%
Exterior noise
Snow handling
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Snow traction
Wet braking
Interior noise
Wet circle cornering
Wet handling
Aquaplaning - cross
Comfort

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Firestone Winterhawk 4 ( 255/45 R20 105V XL EVc, with rim protection (MFS) )
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£312
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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 ( 255/45 R20 105W XL, with rim protection (MFS) NBLK )
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£230
 		Falken EUROWINTER HS02PRO ( 255/45 R20 105W XL, with rim protection (MFS) NBLK ) In stock Free shipping
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Cars with 255/45 R20 tyres

Edge 2018
Edge 2018
X4 2018
X4 2018
X3 2017
X3 2017
Q5 2012
Q5 2012

Recent winter tyre tests in 255/45 R20

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255/45 R20 - 2023
Winner: Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
Best Value: Vredestein Wintrac Pro
Test Vehicle: Kia EV6
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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. Kumho WinterCraft WP52
74%
6. Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
71%
7. Falken Eurowinter HS02
71%
8. Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
70%
9. Vredestein Wintrac Pro
66%
10. Bridgestone Blizzak 6
63%

Wet

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
87%
2. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
80%
3. Vredestein Wintrac Pro+
73%
4. Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
71%
5. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
71%
6. Bridgestone Blizzak 6
69%
7. Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
66%
8. Vredestein Wintrac Pro
66%
9. Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV
66%
10. Falken Eurowinter HS02
50%

Snow

1. Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
86%
2. Bridgestone Blizzak 6
72%
3. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
72%
4. Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
68%
5. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
66%
6. Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
65%
7. Vredestein Wintrac Pro
58%
8. Vredestein Wintrac Pro+
51%
9. Kumho WinterCraft WP52
48%
10. Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV
46%

Comfort

1. Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
91%
2. Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
80%
3. Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
74%
4. FALKEN EUROWINTER HS02
69%
5. Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
65%
6. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
61%
7. Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
53%
8. Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV
51%
9. Vredestein Wintrac Pro
47%
10. Bridgestone Blizzak 6
40%

Economy

1. Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
94%
2. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
85%
3. Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
71%
4. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
69%
5. Firestone Winterhawk 4
63%
6. Bridgestone Blizzak 6
63%
7. Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 X W330A
61%
8. Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV
58%
9. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
44%
10. Kumho WinterCraft WP52
41%

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255/45 R20 tire tests

Tyre size Organization Year Type Designation Winner Best value Tested tyres Vehicle
255/45 R20Automotorsport2023Passenger carBridgestone Blizzak LM-005Vredestein Wintrac Pro7Kia EV6
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