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255/30 R20 - Best winter tyres 2024 - market overview, tests, reviews
Table of contents:
Best winter tyres in tests (2024)
1. Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
Tested 3x in 2024, 13x in total.
Test results:
- Test winner - AUTOBILD 2023 225/45 R18
- Test winner - TYREREVIEWS 2023 225/45 R18
- Test winner - AUTOBILD 2023 225/40 R18
Pluses:
- Exceptional traction on snow
- Great handling on snow
- Exceptional handling on the wet
- Low drive-by noise levels
- Great handling on dry roads
Minuses:
- -
2. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
Tested 2x in 2024, 13x in total.
Test results:
- Recommended by SPORTAUTO 2023 225/40 R18
Pluses:
- Exceptional traction on snow
- Great handling on snow
- Exceptional handling on the wet
- Low drive-by noise levels
- Great handling on dry roads
Minuses:
- -
255/30 R20 tyre test
Best tyres in your size
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255/30 R20
255/30 R20 tyre ranking based on test results
Tests usually don't cover the whole market - here is our selection what not to miss when shopping for tyres in this size.
| # | Name | Our rating | Tested in this dimension | Tested in same width dimension | Segment | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 | Premium | £360 92 W | ||||
| 2. | Pirelli WINTER SOTTOZERO Serie III | Premium | £690 92 W | ||||
| 3. | Toyo Snowprox S954 | Upper-middle | £159 92 W |
Did you know ...?
255/30 R20 doesn't belong to the most popular dimensions for winter tyres - there are 3 tyre models available, which can be compared to 155/60 R15, 170/60 R17, 160/60 R14. Let's break down the sizing - 30 is height of the tyre, which is calculated as 30% of the tyre width (255mm), which means the sidewall height has 76.5 mm. The wheel diameter is R20, which means it fits to a 20 inch/508mm diameter wheel. The total circumference of the tyre is 2076.59 mm, which is very similar to 255/35 R19(2076.91 mm), 255/40 R18(2077.22 mm), 255/45 R17(2077.54 mm), 215/65 R15(2075.02 mm), 305/25 R20(2075.02 mm), 195/65 R16(2073.14 mm), 225/45 R18(2072.51 mm). There are multiple speed indexes available for winter tyres in 255/30 R20: V(240km/h), W(270km/h). The same goes for weight indexes: 92. You can find 255/30 R20 on 1 car models - mainly Audi.
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