265/40 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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Pilot Alpin 5 AO XL
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£302
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Pilot Alpin 5 AO XL | In stock | Free shipping | £302 |
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Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 ( 265/40 R20 104H XL AO )
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£316
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Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 ( 265/40 R20 104H XL AO ) | In stock | Free shipping | £316 |
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Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 ( 265/40 R20 104W XL, MO1 A )
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£315
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Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 ( 265/40 R20 104W XL, MO1 A ) | In stock | Free shipping | £315 |
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Pilot Alpin 5 XL FSL MO1A
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£318
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Pilot Alpin 5 XL FSL MO1A | 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.
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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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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WinterContact 8 S XL
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£289
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WinterContact 8 S XL | In stock | Free shipping | £289 |
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Continental WinterContact 8 S ( 265/40 R20 104W XL EVc, with kerbing rib )
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£319
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Continental WinterContact 8 S ( 265/40 R20 104W XL EVc, with kerbing rib ) | In stock | Free shipping | £319 |
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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.
Cars with 265/40 R20 tyres
265/40 R20 tyre test Personalize
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.
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
68%
6.
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
63%
7.
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
61%
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.
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
66%
7.
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
25%
Snow
1.
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
86%
2.
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
72%
3.
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
72%
4.
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
66%
5.
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
66%
6.
Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
65%
7.
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.
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
61%
5.
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
40%
6.
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
31%
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.
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
63%
6.
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
56%
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265/40 R20 doesn't belong to the most popular dimensions for winter tyres - there are 12 tyre models available, which can be compared to 165/60 R15, 185/55 R14, 170/60 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 winter tyres in 265/40 R20: H(210km/h), V(240km/h), W(270km/h). The same goes for weight indexes: 104.
