245/35 R20 - Best winter tyres 2026 - market overview, tests, reviews

Winter

25

Tyres

We recommend

Premium

PILOT ALPIN 5

10.0

£289

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Price / Value

Winter i*cept evo3 W330

8.7

£249

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Best deals

Premium

UltraGrip Performance Gen-1

245/35 R20 95 V

£253

Best price in last 6 months Great price for a premium tyre

Upper-middle

Winter i*cept evo3 W330

245/35 R20 95 W .

£249

Lowest price among well rated tyres.

Premium

PILOT ALPIN 5

245/35 R20 95 V

£289

Best price in last 6 months

Premium

WinterContact TS 860S

245/35 R20 95 W

£275

Best price in last 6 months

Premium

WinterContact TS 860S

245/35 R20 95 V

£314

Best tyres in tests (2026)

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Premium

PILOT ALPIN 5

'26#1

'26#2

'26#3

10.0

Price from

£289

Price from£289

Expert summary

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.

Recommended

#1

2026

theTire Lab.comRecommended#1 Winter tires 2026

Performance

Wear

100%

Gravel traction

100%

Sand traction

100%

+29

Wet safety

44%

Ice lateral guidance

33%

Price/value

8%

Test results

2026225/45 R18#1(Exemplary)

2026225/55 R18#2(Exemplary)

2026245/45 R19#3(-)

2025225/40 R18#1(Exemplary)

2025275/35 R19#1(Outstanding)

2025245/45 R19#2(Highly recommended)

2025225/40 R18#2(Good)

2025225/40 R18#2(-)

2024235/35 R19#1(Exemplary)

2024245/45 R18#1(Exemplary)

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Price variants (5)

245/35 R20 95 V

C D 72dB

£289

mytyres.co.uk

£289

In stock · Free shipping

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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£320

In stock · Free shipping

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245/35 R20 95 V NA6

C C 71dB

£311

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£311

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245/35 R20 95 V XL

C C 71dB

£330

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£330

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245/35 R20 95 V

C D 70dB

£361

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£361

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2

Premium

P Zero Winter 2

'26#1

'25#3

'24#1

9.9

Price from

£318

Price from£318

Recommended

#2

2026

theTire Lab.comRecommended#2 Winter tires 2026

Performance

Wet braking

100%

Wet safety

100%

Wet handling

100%

+14

Wear

56%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

11%

Aquaplaning - cross

11%

Test results

2026245/45 R19#1(-)

2025245/45 R19#3(Highly recommended)

2024235/35 R19#1(Test winner)

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Price variants (2)

245/35 R20 98 W

A C 70dB

£318

mytyres.co.uk

£318

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3

Premium

UltraGrip Performance 3

'26#3

'26#3

9.2

Price from

£292

Price from£292

Expert summary

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.

Recommended

#8

2026

theTire Lab.comRecommended#8 Winter tires 2026

Performance

Dry driving behavior

100%

Wet side guide

100%

Wear

95%

+27

Interior noise

62%

Rolling resistance

60%

Price/value

53%

Test results

2026225/50 R17#3(Good)

2026225/45 R17#3(Highly recommended)

2026225/45 R18#3(Exemplary)

2026225/55 R18#4(Good)

2026205/55 R16#6(-)

2026185/65 R15#6(Satisfactory)

2026245/45 R19#9(-)

2025245/45 R19#1(Highly recommended)

2025215/55 R17#1(Exemplary)

2025225/40 R18#1(Good)

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Price variants (5)

245/35 R20 95 V

C E 72dB

£300

mytyres.co.uk

£300

In stock · Free shipping

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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£306

In stock · Free shipping

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245/35 R20 95 V

C D 72dB

£299

mytyres.co.uk

£299

In stock · Free shipping

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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£313

In stock · Free shipping

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245/35 R20 98 V

B C 72dB

£292

mytyres.co.uk

£292

In stock · Free shipping

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Premium

Blizzak 6

'26#2

'26#4

'26#5

9.1

Price from

£286

Price from£286

Expert summary

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.

Recommended

#9

2026

theTire Lab.comRecommended#9 Winter tires 2026

Performance

Snow safety

100%

Lateral guidance on snow

96%

Gravel traction

91%

+26

Interior noise

49%

Exterior noise

42%

Price/value

34%

Test results

2026225/45 R18#2(Exemplary)

2026205/55 R16#4(-)

2026245/45 R19#5(-)

2026225/45 R17#5(Highly recommended)

2026225/50 R17#5(Satisfactory)

2026225/55 R18#5(Good)

2025235/50 R19#1(Test winner)

2025275/35 R19#2(Very good)

2025215/55 R17#3(Good)

2025225/40 R18#3(Exemplary)

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Price variants (1)

245/35 R20 95 W

B C 72dB

£286

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£286

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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£315

In stock · Free shipping

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5

Upper-middle

Winter i*cept evo3 W330

'26#8

'25#4

'25#5

8.7

Price from

£249

Price from£249

Expert summary

Hankook sneaked in between the traditional premium tyres again with its Icept Evo3. It excels in aquaplaning resistance, which is crucial for european winters.

Recommended

#12

2026

theTire Lab.comRecommended#12 Winter tires 2026

Performance

Aquaplaning - cross

97%

Gravel traction

91%

Snow handling - objective

83%

+19

Wet handling - objective

49%

Dry steering response

41%

Exterior noise

12%

Test results

2026225/45 R18#8(Satisfactory)

2025275/35 R19#4(Very good)

2025225/40 R18#5(Good)

2025225/40 R18#6(Good)

2025225/40 R18#14(-)

2024235/35 R19#4(Recommended)

2024245/45 R18#5(Exemplary)

2024235/35 R19#6(Good)

2023225/40 R18#4(Exemplary)

2023225/45 R18#4(Highly recommended)

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Price variants (2)

245/35 R20 95 W

B C 72dB

£249

mytyres.co.uk

£249

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Premium

Blizzak LM-005

'26#8

'24#1

'24#5

8.7

Expert summary

A great winter tyre with balanced handling characteristics. Great in the wet, but slightly less durable than newer models.

Recommended

#11

2026

theTire Lab.comRecommended#11 Winter tires 2026

Performance

Wet side guide

100%

Wet braking

97%

Wet circle cornering

92%

+26

Mileage

40%

Snow safety

33%

Price/value

20%

Test results

2026185/65 R15#8(Sufficient)

2024215/55 R17#1(Test winner)

2024235/35 R19#5(Good)

2023235/55 R18#1(Highly recommended)

2023255/45 R20#1(Outstanding)

2023225/45 R18#1(Test winner)

2023225/45 R18#1(-)

2023225/40 R18#1(Very good)

2023225/45 R17#2(Recommended)

2023235/60 R18#3(Highly recommended)

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Budget

Winguard Sport 3

'26#8

'26#9

7.5

Price from

£193

Price from£193

Expert summary

The Nexen Winguard Sport 3 is an ultra-high-performance winter tyre manufactured in the Czech Republic. Launched initially in 79 sizes ranging from 16 to 22 inches, the model has an additional 66 sizes planned for future release. It is recognized for its design, innovation, functionality, and durability, having earned a Red Dot Design Award 2025.

Performance

Exterior noise

100%

Comfort

86%

Snow braking

61%

+12

Aquaplaning - longitudal

22%

Snow handling

21%

Aquaplaning - cross

18%

Test results

2026225/45 R17#8(Recommended)

2026225/45 R18#9(Satisfactory)

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Price variants (1)

245/35 R20 95 V £193

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£193

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Upper-middle

WR Snowproof P

'25#8

'22#4

'22#13

7.3

Price from

£281

Price from£281

Performance

Rolling resistance

96%

Dry braking

92%

Exterior noise

89%

+16

Wet safety

14%

Aquaplaning - cross

4%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

3%

Test results

2025225/40 R18#8(Satisfactory)

2022225/45 R17#4(Recommended for economical driving)

2022215/55 R17#13(-)

2022215/55 R17#18(Satisfactory)

2021225/45 R17#5(-)

2021225/40 R18#7(-)

2021225/50 R17#13(Satisfactory)

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Price variants (1)

245/35 R20 95 W

B C 70dB

£281

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£281

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Upper-middle

EuroWinter HS02 Pro

'26#6

'26#11

'26#11

6.4

Price from

£183

Price from£183

Expert summary

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.

Performance

Wet side guide

67%

Dry braking

65%

Wear

64%

+21

Gravel traction

18%

Mud traction

18%

Snow handling - objective

9%

Test results

2026225/55 R18#6(Satisfactory)

2026225/50 R17#11(Poor)

2026225/45 R17#11(Conditionally recommended)

2026225/45 R18#11(Satisfactory)

2026245/45 R19#28(-)

2025235/50 R19#9(Sufficient)

2025215/55 R17#9(Good)

2025225/40 R18#20(-)

2025225/40 R18#20(Satisfactory)

2024235/55 R18#8(Good)

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245/35 R20 95 W £183

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£183

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245/35 R20 tyre test

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Best tyres in your size

Dry

1. Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

93%

2. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005

77%

3. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3

71%

4. Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330

69%

5. Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro

68%

6. Imperial SnowDragon UHP

68%

7. Bridgestone Blizzak 6

66%

8. Vredestein Wintrac Pro

65%

9. Nexen Winguard Sport 3

54%

Wet

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005

87%

2. Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

77%

3. Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330

75%

4. Bridgestone Blizzak 6

71%

5. Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

68%

6. Vredestein Wintrac Pro

67%

7. Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro

50%

8. Imperial SnowDragon UHP

29%

Snow

1. Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

87%

2. Bridgestone Blizzak 6

73%

3. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3

71%

4. Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330

68%

5. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005

66%

6. Nexen Winguard Sport 3

59%

7. Vredestein Wintrac Pro

55%

8. Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro

33%

9. Imperial SnowDragon UHP

29%

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Customer reviews

90 customer reviews for tyres in this size

Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 3.8/5 (28)

Nokian WR A4 3.4/5 (26)

GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 3.9/5 (14)

Pirelli P Zero Winter 3.6/5 (9)

Pirelli P Zero Winter 2 3.6/5 (5)

Gripmax Status Pro Winter 3.2/5 (4)

Kumho WinterCraft WP72 2/5 (4)

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245/35 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 - 35 is height of the tyre, which is calculated as 35% of the tyre width (245mm), which means the sidewall height has 85.75 mm. The wheel diameter is R20, which means it fits to a 20 inch/508mm diameter wheel. The total circumference of the tyre is 2134.71 mm, which is very similar to 195/70 R16(2134.4 mm), 225/55 R17(2134.08 mm), 285/30 R20(2133.14 mm), 245/40 R19(2131.88 mm), 245/45 R18(2129.06 mm), 275/40 R18(2127.49 mm), 215/70 R15(2142.57 mm). There are multiple speed indexes available for winter tyres in 245/35 R20: T(190km/h), V(240km/h), W(270km/h). The same goes for weight indexes: 91, 95, 98. You can find 245/35 R20 on 24 car models - mainly .

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