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245/45 R20 - Best winter tyres 2026 - market overview, tests, reviews

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GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
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UltraGrip Performance+

8.8
£215
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Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
MichelinPremium
PILOT ALPIN 5
SPORTSCARS'26#1AUTOBILD'26#2AUTOBILD'26#3
10.0
Price from£304
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%
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Price variants (1)
245/45 R20 103 V XL
C C 70dB
£304
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£342
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Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
ContinentalPremium
WinterContact TS 870 P
AUTOBILD'26#2SPORTSCARS'26#4REIFENTESTER'25#1
9.4
Price from£231
Expert summary
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.
Recommended
#5
2026
theTire Lab.comRecommended#5 Winter tires 2026
Performance
Rolling resistance
93%
Dry handling - objective
92%
Mud traction
91%
+26
Gravel traction
46%
Sand traction
46%
Price/value
4%
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245/45 R20 103 V BSW XL
B B 71dB
£231
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£231
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£255
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3
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
GoodYearPremium
UltraGrip Performance 3
ADAC'26#3AVD'26#3SPORTSCARS'26#3
9.2
Price from£218
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%
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Price variants (2)
245/45 R20 103 V
C B 72dB
£218
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£218
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£245
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Bridgestone Blizzak 6
BridgestonePremium
Blizzak 6
SPORTSCARS'26#2AUTOEXPRESS'26#4AUTOBILD'26#5
9.1
Price from£242
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%
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Price variants (1)
245/45 R20 103 W
B C 72dB
£242
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£242
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£254
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GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
GoodYearPremium
UltraGrip Performance+
AUTOMOTORSPORT'25#2ADAC'23#3ADAC'23#3
8.8
Price from£215
Expert summary
A typical premium tyre - very well balanced, great on all surfaces with low rolling resistance. Proven by many tests.
Recommended
#10
2026
theTire Lab.comRecommended#10 Winter tires 2026
Performance
Fuel efficiency
100%
Snow handling - objective
95%
Aquaplaning - cross
91%
+22
Price/value
53%
Dry handling
52%
Dry lane changing
51%
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Price variants (1)
245/45 R20 103 V
B C 71dB
£215
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£215
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£267
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Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
HankookUpper-middle
Winter i*cept evo3 W330
SPORTSCARS'26#8SPORTAUTO'25#4ADAC'25#5
8.7
Price from£246
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%
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245/45 R20 103 V
B C 72dB
£246
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7
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
BridgestonePremium
Blizzak LM-005
ADAC'26#8AUTOZEITUNG'24#1AUTOBILD'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%
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Dunlop Winter Sport 5
DunlopPremium
Winter Sport 5
ADAC'25#4ADAC'24#2AUTOBILD'24#4
8.4
Price from£234
Expert summary
While being somehow dated as it was introduced back in 2015, it received some midlife updates and still holds up with the current models, at least in smaller dimensions. At the right price, it could be a great choice.
Performance
Snow handling - objective
100%
Ice braking
85%
Safety
85%
+19
Exterior noise
35%
Dry handling - objective
29%
Snow acceleration
14%
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Price variants (2)
245/45 R20 103 V mfs XL
C C 71dB
£234
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Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
PirelliPremium
Scorpion Winter 2
AUTOBILD'25#4STRAßENVERKEHR'24#4AUTOBILD'23#3
8.4
Price from£261
Expert summary
Winter-focused tyre that is enjoyable to drive on snow, while being safe on wet and dry.
Performance
Lateral guidance on snow
100%
Dry lane changing
100%
Interior noise
100%
+17
Aquaplaning - cross
47%
Price/value
33%
Rolling resistance
28%
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245/45 R20 103 V mfs XL
A C 71dB
£261
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£261
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£279
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10
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
SemperitBudget
Speed-Grip 5
AUTOBILD'26#13AUTOBILD'25#11ADAC'25#14
8.0
Price from£228
Expert summary
We really like the new Speed-Grip 5 - it's not expensive, it's very good on snow and on top of that, it's got very low rolling resistance. What it lacks compared to the premium tyres is better wet performance, but given it's price it's definitely recommendable.
Performance
Interior noise
100%
Dry handling - objective
88%
Aquaplaning - cross
84%
+17
Wet handling
36%
Wet handling - objective
25%
Snow handling - objective
25%
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245/45 R20 103 V
C B 72dB
£228
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Barum Polaris 6
BarumBudget
Polaris 6
AUTOBILD'26#7ADAC'26#11AUTOZURNAL'25#2
7.8
Price from£209
Expert summary
Barum unveils the Polaris 6, a budget-friendly winter tyre from the Czech Republic that adopts design elements from Continental’s TS series, including a V-shaped tread for better snow performance. The Polaris 6 improves on the Polaris 5 with enhanced durability, reduced rolling resistance, and quieter operation, while maintaining solid wet and dry performance. Priced about 20% higher, it leverages Continental’s technology to offer greater value and reliable winter traction for cost-conscious drivers.
Performance
Exterior noise
100%
Price/value
100%
Snow acceleration
100%
+12
Aquaplaning - cross
38%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
36%
Snow cornering
21%
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245/45 R20 103 V
C C 72dB
£209
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Nexen Winguard Sport 3
NexenBudget
Winguard Sport 3
AVD'26#8SPORTSCARS'26#9
7.5
Price from£169
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%
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245/45 R20 103 V RPB 4PR£169
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Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV
NokianUpper-middle
Snowproof 2 SUV
AUTOBILD'25#8STRAßENVERKEHR'24#9TYREREVIEWS'23#5
6.9
Price from£217
Performance
Price/value
100%
Aquaplaning - cross
93%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
85%
+17
Dry steering response
22%
Snow traction
20%
Wet braking
19%
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245/45 R20 103 V
B C 70dB
£217
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£217
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£221
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Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
FalkenUpper-middle
EuroWinter HS02 Pro
AUTOBILD'26#6ADAC'26#11AVD'26#11
6.4
Price from£190
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%
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245/45 R20 103 W
B D 68dB
£190
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Linglong Sport Master Winter
LinglongBudget
Sport Master Winter
ADAC'26#4AUTOBILD'26#7AVD'26#9
6.0
Performance
Dry driving behavior
67%
Price/value
63%
Dry handling - objective
62%
+22
Wet side guide
13%
Dry steering response
13%
Wet safety
11%
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245/45 R20 tyre test

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Best tyres in your size

Dry

1. Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
93%
2. Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
79%
3. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
77%
4. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
71%
5. Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
69%
6. Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
68%
7. Imperial SnowDragon UHP
68%
8. Semperit Speed-Grip 5
67%
9. Bridgestone Blizzak 6
66%
10. Vredestein Wintrac Pro
65%
11. Linglong Sport Master Winter
64%
12. Barum Polaris 6
62%
13. Nexen Winguard Sport 3
54%
14. Dunlop Winter Sport 5
51%
15. Leao Winter Defender UHP
45%

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. Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
70%
6. Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
68%
7. Dunlop Winter Sport 5
67%
8. Vredestein Wintrac Pro
67%
9. Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV
66%
10. Semperit Speed-Grip 5
59%
11. Barum Polaris 6
51%
12. Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
50%
13. LingLong Sport Master Winter
39%
14. Leao Winter Defender UHP
35%
15. Imperial SnowDragon UHP
29%

Snow

1. Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
87%
2. Dunlop Winter Sport 5
76%
3. Barum Polaris 6
74%
4. Bridgestone Blizzak 6
73%
5. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
71%
6. Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
68%
7. Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
67%
8. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
66%
9. Nexen Winguard Sport 3
59%
10. Semperit Speed-Grip 5
57%
11. Vredestein Wintrac Pro
55%
12. Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV
46%
13. Linglong Sport Master Winter
43%
14. Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
33%
15. Leao Winter Defender UHP
32%

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Cars with 245/45 R20 tyres

XT4 2020
XT4
2020
LS 2018
LS
2018
E-Pace 2018
E-Pace
2018
X4 2018
X4
2018
I-Pace 2018
I-Pace
2018
LC 2017
LC
2017
X3 2017
X3
2017
Sorento 2015
Sorento
2015
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Customer reviews

406 customer reviews for tyres in this size
Michelin Primacy 4 3.7/5 (184) Dunlop Winter Sport 5 3.9/5 (46) Falken Eurowinter HS449 4/5 (36) Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 3.8/5 (28) Continental WinterContact TS 870 P 4/5 (26) Falken EuroWinter HS01 3.7/5 (21) Pirelli Scorpion Winter 3.5/5 (20) Nokian Hakkapeliitta R3 3.2/5 (16) GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ 3.8/5 (15) GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 3.9/5 (14)

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Did you know ...?

245/45 R20 doesn't belong to the most popular dimensions for winter tyres - there are 18 tyre models available, which can be compared to 185/55 R15, 175/60 R15, 175/55 R15. Let's break down the sizing - 45 is height of the tyre, which is calculated as 45% of the tyre width (245mm), which means the sidewall height has 110.25 mm. The wheel diameter is R20, which means it fits to a 20 inch/508mm diameter wheel. The total circumference of the tyre is 2288.65 mm, which is very similar to 315/35 R20(2288.65 mm), 325/30 R21(2288.34 mm), 215/75 R16(2289.91 mm), 275/40 R20(2287.08 mm), 245/40 R21(2291.48 mm), 245/50 R19(2285.82 mm), 225/60 R18(2284.57 mm). There are multiple speed indexes available for winter tyres in 245/45 R20: H(210km/h), R(170km/h), T(190km/h), V(240km/h), W(270km/h). The same goes for weight indexes: 99, 103, 110. You can find 245/45 R20 on 16 car models - mainly .

There are 4 runflat variants available.

245/45 R20 is found on 16 vehicles:

BMWBMW
X3X4
CadillacCadillac
XT4
ChevroletChevrolet
Camaro
ChryslerChrysler
300C
JaguarJaguar
E-PaceI-PaceXK
KiaKia
Sorento
LanciaLancia
Thema
Land RoverLand Rover
Range Rover EvoqueDiscovery Sport
LexusLexus
LCLS
PorschePorsche
Taycan
VolvoVolvo
S90/V90

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