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235/45 R20 - Best summer tyres 2026 - market overview, tests, reviews

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Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

9.4
£196
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Continental UltraContact NXT
ContinentalPremium
UltraContact NXT
AVD'26#2MOTOR'25#1AUTOMOTORSPORT'25#1
9.9
Price from£220
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.
Recommended
#1
2026
theTire Lab.comRecommended#1 Summer tires 2026
Performance
Wet circle cornering
100%
Dry lane changing
100%
Dry handling
98%
+10
Wet handling - objective
63%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
56%
Aquaplaning - cross
45%
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Price variants (1)
235/45 R20 100 V
A A 69dB
£220
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Hankook ION Evo
HankookPremium
ION Evo
AUTOBILD'25#1
9.6
Price from£214
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.
Recommended
#7
2026
theTire Lab.comRecommended#7 Summer tires 2026
Performance
Wet handling
100%
Wet circle cornering
100%
Wet braking
100%
+6
Price/value
71%
Rolling resistance
71%
Exterior noise
57%
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Price variants (1)
235/45 R20 100 Y XL
A B 69dB
£214
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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£210
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.
Recommended
#8
2026
theTire Lab.comRecommended#8 Summer tires 2026
Performance
Wet side guide
100%
Dry handling
92%
Dry steering response
85%
+10
Exterior noise
47%
Wet handling - objective
40%
Interior noise
14%
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Price variants (1)
235/45 R20 100 Y
A C 71dB
£210
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£232
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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!
Recommended
#10
2026
theTire Lab.comRecommended#10 Summer tires 2026
Performance
Dry steering response
100%
Mileage
100%
Wet side guide
100%
+21
Sand traction
51%
Mud traction
50%
Interior noise
23%
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Price variants (4)
235/45 R20 100 W
A C 69dB
£196
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235/45 R20 100 W MO
A A 69dB
£199
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£216
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235/45 R20 100 W MO
A A 69dB
£230
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235/45 R20 100 V
A C 69dB
£191
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Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
BridgestonePremium
Potenza Sport Evo
SPORTAUTO'26#1TYREREVIEWS'26#2SPORTSCARS'26#2
9.3
Price from£206
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.
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#13
2026
theTire Lab.comRecommended#13 Summer tires 2026
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%
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Price variants (1)
235/45 R20 100 Y
A C 72dB
£206
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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£238
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.
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#14
2026
theTire Lab.comRecommended#14 Summer tires 2026
Performance
Dry lane changing
100%
Aquaplaning - cross
97%
Gravel traction
94%
+15
Dry handling - objective
56%
Exterior noise
55%
Fuel efficiency
33%
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Price variants (1)
235/45 R20 100 V
A C 72dB
£238
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£238
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£247
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Falken e.Ziex
FalkenUpper-middle
e.Ziex
AUTOMOTORSPORT'26#4AUTOMOTORSPORT'25#2AUTOBILD'25#5
8.9
Price from£168
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%
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Price variants (2)
235/45 R20 100 H £181
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235/45 R20 100 Y £168
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Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
PirelliPremium
P ZERO PZ4
AUTOBILD'25#3AUTOZEITUNG'25#5AUTOBILD'25#20
8.9
Price from£214
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%
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Price variants (4)
235/45 R20 100 T MO
B A 69dB
£214
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£214
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£226
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235/45 R20 100 T XL
A C 71dB
£221
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£221
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£235
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235/45 R20 100 Y XL
A B 70dB
£233
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£233
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£249
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235/45 R20 100 H (+)
A C 71dB
£220
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£220
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£234
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Michelin Pilot Sport 5
MichelinPremium
Pilot Sport 5
TOPTIREREVIEW'26#1AUTOVIEW'26#2TYREREVIEWS'26#2
8.8
Price from£256
Expert summary
The Pilot Sport range from Michelin is now almost legendary, with the Cup variants being the fastest road legal tyres available. But the ‚ordinary‘ Pilot Sport 5 not as spory as it’s name suggest - it’s incredibly well balanced, with the priority being low rolling resistance and high mileage over sporty handling. It’s still a Michelin tire, so higher price is to be expected.
Performance
Wear
100%
Mileage
97%
Dry steering response
88%
+15
Dry handling - objective
50%
Cost per warranted mile
37%
Exterior noise
33%
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Price variants (2)
235/45 R20 100 W MO
A B 72dB
£256
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235/45 R20 100 W MO
A B 72dB
£261
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Bridgestone Turanza T005
BridgestonePremium
Turanza T005
MOTOR'25#4SPORTAUTO'24#3AUTOKLUBCR'23#3
8.8
Price from£199
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%
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Price variants (3)
235/45 R20 100 T XL
A A 69dB
£199
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£199
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£204
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235/45 R20 100 H XL
A C 72dB
£205
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£205
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£231
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Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
PirelliPremium
Cinturato P7 C2
AFTONBLADET'25#3AUTOZEITUNG'24#2AUTOBILD'24#6
8.8
Price from£173
Expert summary
The upgraded version of the legendary P7 has a good steering response and low rolling resistance, which makes sense as it's often a first equipment of many car manufacturers.
Performance
Wet handling - objective
88%
Wet safety
88%
Safety
88%
+13
Aquaplaning - cross
47%
Mileage
37%
Price/value
32%
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Price variants (1)
235/45 R20 100 T
A A 69dB
£173
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£173
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£197
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Kumho Ecsta PS71
KumhoUpper-middle
Ecsta PS71
AUTOBILD'25#4AUTOBILD'25#6ADAC'25#13
8.6
Price from£145
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%
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235/45 R20 100 W
A D 72dB
£172
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£172
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235/45 R20 100 W
A C 72dB
£145
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£166
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Bridgestone Potenza Sport
BridgestonePremium
Potenza Sport
TOPTIREREVIEW'26#6REIFENTESTER'25#1AUTOBILD'25#1
8.5
Price from£196
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%
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Price variants (2)
235/45 R20 100 T
A C 70dB
£196
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£196
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£199
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235/45 R20 100 Y XL
A B 68dB
£202
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£202
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£233
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Firestone Roadhawk 2
FirestoneUpper-middle
Roadhawk 2
AUTOEXPRESS'26#3NETZWELT'26#3ADAC'26#4
8.3
Price from£167
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%
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235/45 R20 100 Y
A B 71dB
£167
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Michelin Primacy 5
MichelinPremium
Primacy 5
AUTOMOTORSPORT'26#3TYREREVIEWS'26#3AVD'26#4
8.1
Price from£249
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
95%
Mileage
86%
Dry steering response
86%
+11
Dry lane changing
43%
Dry braking
35%
Wet side guide
29%
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235/45 R20 100 W
A B 70dB
£249
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Bridgestone Turanza 6
BridgestonePremium
Turanza 6
TYREREVIEWS'26#4REIFENTESTER'26#5MOTOR'26#5
8.1
Price from£192
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
Interior noise
93%
Gravel traction
93%
Rolling resistance
89%
+20
Price/value
26%
Grass traction
26%
Safety
13%
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235/45 R20 100 W
A B 70dB
£192
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£192
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£199
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235/45 R20 100 W MO
B A 69dB
£201
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£201
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Falken Azenis FK520
FalkenUpper-middle
Azenis FK520
SPORTAUTO'26#3ACE'26#4AUTOBILD'26#8
8.0
Price from£183
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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Price variants (1)
235/45 R20 100 Y mfs XL£183
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235/45 R20 tyre test

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Best tyres in your size

Dry

1. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
91%
2. Continental UltraContact NXT
90%
3. Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
84%
4. Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
83%
5. Hankook Ventus Evo
82%
6. Nokian Hakka Black 3
82%
7. Bridgestone Potenza Sport
81%
8. Michelin Pilot Sport 5
79%
9. Bridgestone Turanza T005
78%
10. Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
77%
11. Michelin e.Primacy
75%
12. Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
73%
13. Michelin Primacy 4+
70%
14. Nokian Powerproof 2
68%
15. Falken e.Ziex
67%

Wet

1. Hankook Ventus Evo
83%
2. Uniroyal RainSport 5
81%
3. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
78%
4. Bridgestone Potenza Sport
77%
5. Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
75%
6. Michelin Pilot Sport 5
75%
7. Continental UltraContact NXT
75%
8. Kumho Ecsta PS71
73%
9. Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
73%
10. Bridgestone Turanza T005
72%
11. Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
72%
12. Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
70%
13. Firestone Roadhawk 2
69%
14. Michelin Primacy 5
68%
15. Nokian Hakka Black 3
68%

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Customer reviews

1768 customer reviews for tyres in this size
GoodYear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 4.1/5 (238) Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 4.2/5 (195) Michelin Primacy 4 3.7/5 (184) Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 4/5 (181) Bridgestone Turanza T005 3.4/5 (174) Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S 3.9/5 (173) Pirelli P ZERO 3.1/5 (170) Dunlop SP Sport MAXX 3.1/5 (163) Continental EcoContact 6 2.8/5 (154) Bridgestone Potenza Sport 3.9/5 (136)

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Did you know ...?

235/45 R20 doesn't belong to the most popular dimensions for summer tyres - there are 15 tyre models available, which can be compared to 195/70 R15, 195/45 R15, 205/50 R16. Let's break down the sizing - 45 is height of the tyre, which is calculated as 45% of the tyre width (235mm), which means the sidewall height has 105.75 mm. The wheel diameter is R20, which means it fits to a 20 inch/508mm diameter wheel. The total circumference of the tyre is 2260.38 mm, which is very similar to 265/40 R20(2261.95 mm), 265/35 R21(2258.49 mm), 265/30 R22(2255.04 mm), 225/70 R16(2266.34 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 235/45 R20: H(210km/h), T(190km/h), V(240km/h), W(270km/h), Y(300km/h). The same goes for weight indexes: 96, 100.

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