265/40 R20 - Best summer tyres 2025 - market overview, tests, reviews
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Bridgestone Potenza Sport
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.
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
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1 | 2025 | Autobild | 225/40 R18 | - |
1 | 2025 | Die Reifentester | 225/40 R18 | Very good |
2 | 2025 | ADAC | 225/40 R18 | Good |
3 | 2025 | Autobild | 225/40 R18 | Exemplary |
3 | 2025 | Autozeitung | 225/45 R18 | Highly recommended |
4 | 2024 | Autobild | 265/35 R19 | Good |
1 | 2024 | Autobild | 225/55 R17 | Exemplary |
3 | 2024 | Autobild | 235/55 R19 | Good |
2 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/40 R18 | Outstanding |
6 | 2023 | SportAuto | 225/40 R18 | Very good |
4 | 2023 | ACE | 225/45 R18 | Highly recommended |
2 | 2023 | Autozeitung | 235/35 R19 | Test winner |
3 | 2023 | Gute-Fahrt | 235/35 R19 | Good + |
5 | 2023 | Automotorsport | 255/45 R20 | Very good |
5 | 2023 | Tyre Reviews | 225/40 R18 | Recommended |
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Potenza Sport XL MFS
- In stock
£215
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Potenza Sport XL MFS | In stock | Free shipping | £215 |
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Bridgestone Potenza Sport ( 265/40 R20 104Y XL EVc )
- In stock
£223
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Bridgestone Potenza Sport ( 265/40 R20 104Y XL EVc ) | In stock | Free shipping | £223 |
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Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
Hankook Ventus tyres are designed to offer a very sporty experience for affordable price, which is also the case for evo3. It’s also safe on wet and got short braking distances, the only drawback being lower mileage.
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
4 | 2025 | Die Reifentester | 225/40 R18 | Good |
3 | 2024 | Autozeitung | 225/45 R17 | - |
12 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | Satisfactory |
1 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | - |
6 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/40 R18 | Good |
4 | 2023 | Tyre Reviews | 225/40 R18 | Recommended |
7 | 2023 | ACE | 225/45 R18 | Highly recommended |
6 | 2022 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | Good |
3 | 2022 | Autobild | 245/40 R19 | Exemplary |
3 | 2022 | AutoMotorSport | 245/45 R19 | Very good |
3 | 2022 | Tyre Reviews | 225/45 R17 | Recommended |
6 | 2021 | Autobild | 265/35 R20 | Good |
9 | 2021 | Autozeitung | 225/40 R18 | - |
6 | 2021 | Tyre Reviews | 225/40 R18 | Recommended |
12 | 2020 | Autobild | 245/45 R18 | Satisfactory |
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Ventus S1 Evo3 K127 XL
- In stock
£209
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Ventus S1 Evo3 K127 XL | In stock | Free shipping | £209 |
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Hankook Ventus S1 Evo 3 K127 ( 265/40 ZR20 (104Y) XL 4PR SBL )
- In stock
£212
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Hankook Ventus S1 Evo 3 K127 ( 265/40 ZR20 (104Y) XL 4PR SBL ) | In stock | Free shipping | £212 |
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| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
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2 | 2025 | Automotorsport | 215/55 R17 | Very good |
5 | 2025 | Autobild | 215/55 R18 | Good |
4 | 2023 | Automotorsport | 255/45 R20 | Very good |
Falken Azenis FK520
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.
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2 | 2025 | Autobild | 255/55 R18 | Exemplary |
8 | 2025 | Autozeitung | 225/45 R18 | - |
8 | 2025 | ADAC | 225/40 R18 | Good |
7 | 2024 | Automotorsport | 235/55 R18 | Good |
7 | 2023 | Automotorsport | 255/45 R20 | Very good |
7 | 2023 | Gute-Fahrt | 235/35 R19 | Good - |
6 | 2023 | Autozeitung | 235/35 R19 | Highly recommended |
9 | 2023 | ACE | 225/45 R18 | Recommended |
8 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | - |
8 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | Satisfactory |
7 | 2023 | SportAuto | 225/40 R18 | Good |
7 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/40 R18 | Good |
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
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4 | 2025 | Die Reifentester | 225/40 R18 | Good |
6 | 2024 | Autobild | 265/35 R19 | Satisfactory |
6 | 2023 | Gute-Fahrt | 235/35 R19 | Good |
7 | 2022 | Sportauto | 235/35 R19 | Good |
4 | 2022 | Tyre Reviews | 255/35 R19 | - |
5 | 2021 | Tyre Reviews | 225/40 R18 | Recommended |
4 | 2021 | Autobild | 265/35 R20 | Good |
3 | 2020 | Autobild | 245/35 R19 | Good |
Vredestein Ultrac Pro
The Ultrac Pro is very well balanced tyre for every day driving made mainly for larger wheel sizes.
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
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5 | 2025 | ADAC | 225/40 R18 | Good |
8 | 2025 | Die Reifentester | 225/40 R18 | Satisfactory |
18 | 2025 | Autobild | 225/40 R18 | - |
6 | 2025 | Autozeitung | 225/45 R18 | - |
5 | 2025 | Autobild | 245/35 R19 | Good |
3 | 2024 | Autobild | 265/35 R19 | Exemplary |
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Ultrac Pro XL
- In stock
£242
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Ultrac Pro XL | In stock | Free shipping | £242 |
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Vredestein Ultrac Pro ( 245/40 ZR20 (104Y) XL )
- In stock
£256
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Vredestein Ultrac Pro ( 245/40 ZR20 (104Y) XL ) | In stock | Free shipping | £256 |
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| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
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13 | 2025 | ADAC | 225/40 R18 | Satisfactory |
6 | 2025 | Autobild | 225/40 R18 | Exemplary |
4 | 2025 | Autobild | 225/40 R18 | - |
12 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | - |
7 | 2023 | ACE | 225/45 R18 | Highly recommended |
5 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | Good |
6 | 2022 | Tyre Reviews | 255/35 R19 | - |
3 | 2021 | ADAC | 225/50 R17 | Good |
17 | 2020 | Autobild | 245/45 R18 | Conditionally recommended |
5 | 2020 | Autobild | 245/45 R18 | - |
10 | 2020 | ADAC | 225/40 R18 | Satisfactory |
20 | 2019 | Autobild | 225/45 R17 | Satisfactory |
18 | 2019 | Autobild | 225/45 R17 | - |
7 | 2018 | Autobild | 245/30 R20 | Conditionally recommended |
2 | 2018 | ACE | 235/45 R18 | Recommended |
Pirelli P Zero PZ4
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.
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
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3 | 2025 | Autobild | 245/35 R19 | Exemplary |
5 | 2025 | Autozeitung | 225/45 R18 | Highly recommended |
20 | 2025 | Autobild | 225/40 R18 | - |
4 | 2023 | Autozeitung | 235/35 R19 | Highly recommended |
2 | 2023 | Gute-Fahrt | 235/35 R19 | Very good - |
11 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | Satisfactory |
5 | 2023 | ACE | 225/45 R18 | Highly recommended |
3 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | - |
5 | 2023 | SportAuto | 225/40 R18 | Very good |
3 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/40 R18 | Outstanding |
4 | 2022 | Sportauto | 235/35 R19 | Good |
7 | 2021 | Tyre Reviews | 225/40 R18 | Recommended |
3 | 2021 | Autozeitung | 225/40 R18 | Highly recommended |
2 | 2017 | EVO | 225/40 R18 | - |
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P Zero PZ4 Sports Car ELECT FP PNCS
- In stock
£243
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P Zero PZ4 Sports Car ELECT FP PNCS | In stock | Free shipping | £243 |
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Pirelli P Zero PZ4 SC ( 265/40 ZR20 104W XL Elect, MO1, PNCS )
- In stock
£268
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Pirelli P Zero PZ4 SC ( 265/40 ZR20 104W XL Elect, MO1, PNCS ) | In stock | Free shipping | £268 |
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Cars with 265/40 R20 tyres
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Best tyres in your size
Dry
1.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
92%
2.
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
81%
3.
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
73%
4.
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
70%
5.
GoodYear Eagle F1 Supersport
70%
6.
Falken Azenis FK520
69%
7.
Falken e.Ziex
67%
8.
Kumho Ecsta PS71
58%
9.
Vredestein Ultrac Pro
53%
10.
Kumho Ecsta PS91
44%
Wet
1.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
80%
2.
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
76%
3.
Vredestein Ultrac Pro
75%
4.
Kumho Ecsta PS71
73%
5.
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
72%
6.
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
62%
7.
GoodYear Eagle F1 Supersport
61%
8.
Falken e.Ziex
55%
9.
Falken Azenis FK520
52%
10.
Kumho Ecsta PS91
49%
Comfort
1.
Vredestein Ultrac Pro
84%
2.
Falken Azenis FK520
76%
3.
Falken e.Ziex
71%
4.
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
65%
5.
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
65%
6.
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
38%
7.
Kumho Ecsta PS71
38%
8.
GoodYear Eagle F1 Supersport
35%
Economy
1.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
68%
2.
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
60%
3.
Kumho Ecsta PS71
55%
4.
Falken Azenis FK520
51%
5.
GoodYear Eagle F1 Supersport
46%
6.
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
40%
7.
Kumho Ecsta PS91
36%
8.
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
32%
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Did you know ...?
265/40 R20 doesn't belong to the most popular dimensions for summer tyres - there are 8 tyre models available, which can be compared to 160/70 R17, 205/40 R17, 195/40 R17. Let's break down the sizing - 40 is height of the tyre, which is calculated as 40% of the tyre width (265mm), which means the sidewall height has 106 mm. The wheel diameter is R20, which means it fits to a 20 inch/508mm diameter wheel. The total circumference of the tyre is 2261.95 mm, which is very similar to 235/45 R20(2260.38 mm), 265/35 R21(2258.49 mm), 225/70 R16(2266.34 mm), 265/30 R22(2255.04 mm), 235/50 R19(2254.41 mm), 195/55 R20(2269.8 mm), 235/55 R18(2248.44 mm). There are multiple speed indexes available for summer tyres in 265/40 R20: H(210km/h), V(240km/h), W(270km/h), Y(300km/h). The same goes for weight indexes: 104.
