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255/40 R20 - Best summer tyres 2026 - market overview, tests, reviews

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Falken Azenis FK520
Falken

Azenis FK520

8.0
£182
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Best tyres in tests (2026)

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Dunlop Blue Response TG
DunlopPremium
Blue Response TG
AUTOMOTORSPORT'26#1
9.8
Price from£205
Expert summary
The Dunlop Blue Response TG is a new summer touring tyre from Dunlop, designed as the successor to the long-running Dunlop Sport BluResponse. Positioned in the mid-range segment, it targets drivers looking for a balanced combination of wet and dry performance with good fuel efficiency. The tyre made an impressive debut by winning the AMS 2026 summer tyre test in the 195/55 R16 size. In the AMS test, the Blue Response TG achieved outstanding scores across the board: 9.7/10 for dry performance and an exceptional 9.9/10 for wet performance, demonstrating Dunlop's focus on safety in all conditions. The tyre also scored well for environmental characteristics with a 7.2/10 rating, reflecting improvements in rolling resistance and noise levels compared to its predecessor. Currently available in 195/55 R16 and 205/55 R16 sizes with a V speed rating (up to 240 km/h), the Blue Response TG is expected to expand its size range as production ramps up. The TG designation signals a new generation in Dunlop's touring-focused Blue Response lineup.
Performance
Wet braking
100%
Wet side guide
100%
Wet handling - objective
100%
+8
Dry steering response
86%
Comfort
86%
Rolling resistance
14%
Price variants (1)
255/40 R20 101 W £205
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£205
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Hankook ION Evo
HankookPremium
ION Evo
AUTOBILD'25#1
9.6
Price from£228
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.
Performance
Wet handling
100%
Wet circle cornering
100%
Wet braking
100%
+6
Price/value
71%
Rolling resistance
71%
Exterior noise
57%
Price variants (1)
255/40 R20 101 W XL
A B 68dB
£228
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£228
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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£243
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.
Performance
Wet side guide
100%
Dry handling
92%
Dry steering response
85%
+10
Exterior noise
47%
Wet handling - objective
40%
Interior noise
14%
Price variants (2)
255/40 R20 101 Y
B C 71dB
£248
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£248
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£255
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255/40 R20 101 Y
A C 71dB
£243
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£243
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£246
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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£169
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!
Performance
Dry steering response
100%
Mileage
100%
Wet side guide
100%
+21
Sand traction
51%
Mud traction
50%
Interior noise
23%
Price variants (5)
255/40 R20 101 V
A A 70dB
£169
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£169
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£179
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255/40 R20 101 W
A B .dB
£192
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£192
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£194
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255/40 R20 101 W
A C 70dB
£211
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£211
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255/40 R20 101 W MO
A A 69dB
£195
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£195
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255/40 R20 101 W MO
A A 69dB
£221
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£221
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Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
PirelliPremium
P ZERO PZ4
AUTOBILD'25#3AUTOZEITUNG'25#5AUTOBILD'25#20
8.9
Price from£219
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%
Price variants (10)
255/40 R20 101 T XL
A B 71dB
£219
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£219
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£235
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255/40 R20 101 H (+)
A B 71dB
£227
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£227
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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk
£240
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255/40 R20 101 Y
B C 70dB
£265
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£265
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255/40 R20 101 Y NF0
A C 72dB
£251
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£251
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£264
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255/40 R20 101 Y
A D 70dB
£332
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£332
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255/40 R20 101 Y
A C 70dB
£226
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£226
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£229
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255/40 R20 101 Y MO-S£277
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£277
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255/40 R20 101 Y MOE-S
B B 69dB
£232
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£232
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£247
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Michelin Pilot Sport 5
MichelinPremium
Pilot Sport 5
TOPTIREREVIEW'26#1AUTOVIEW'26#2TYREREVIEWS'26#2
8.8
Price from£221
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%
Price variants (5)
255/40 R20 101 Y XL
B B 72dB
£250
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£250
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£250
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255/40 R20 101 Y mfs XL
A C 72dB
£221
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£221
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£226
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255/40 R20 104 W MO
A B 72dB
£253
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£253
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255/40 R20 104 W MO
A B 72dB
£242
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£242
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£256
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255/40 R20 104 Y mfs XL
A C 72dB
£225
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£225
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£275
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Bridgestone Turanza T005
BridgestonePremium
Turanza T005
MOTOR'25#4SPORTAUTO'24#3AUTOKLUBCR'23#3
8.8
Price from£216
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%
Price variants (7)
255/40 R20 101 T XL
A A 69dB
£224
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£224
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£244
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255/40 R20 101 T XL
A B 72dB
£225
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£225
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£237
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255/40 R20 101 Y
A C 70dB
£217
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£217
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£221
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255/40 R20 101 Y runflat MOE
A B 69dB
£234
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£234
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£238
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255/40 R20 101 Y MO
A B 69dB
£245
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£245
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255/40 R20 101 Y
B A 69dB
£216
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£216
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£239
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8
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
PirelliPremium
Cinturato P7 C2
AFTONBLADET'25#3AUTOZEITUNG'24#2AUTOBILD'24#6
8.8
Price from£194
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%
Price variants (1)
255/40 R20 101 T
A A 72dB
£194
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£194
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£216
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9
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
BridgestonePremium
Potenza Sport
TOPTIREREVIEW'26#6REIFENTESTER'25#1AUTOBILD'25#1
8.5
Price from£187
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%
Price variants (3)
255/40 R20 101 Y £187
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£187
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£232
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255/40 R20 101 Y
A A 72dB
£189
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£189
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£197
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255/40 R20 101 Y
A C 72dB
£203
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£203
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Firestone Roadhawk 2
FirestoneUpper-middle
Roadhawk 2
AUTOEXPRESS'26#3NETZWELT'26#3ADAC'26#4
8.3
Price from£176
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%
Price variants (2)
255/40 R20 101 W 0
A B 72dB
£205
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£205
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255/40 R20 101 Y Enliten / EV
A B 72dB
£176
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£176
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Bridgestone Turanza 6
BridgestonePremium
Turanza 6
TYREREVIEWS'26#4REIFENTESTER'26#5MOTOR'26#5
8.1
Price from£183
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%
Price variants (5)
255/40 R20 97 V R0
B C 71dB
£272
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£272
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255/40 R20 101 W
A B 71dB
£183
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£183
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£193
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255/40 R20 101 W MO
B A 71dB
£202
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£202
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255/40 R20 101 Y RE0
A B 70dB
£226
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£226
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£237
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Goodyear Eagle F1 Supersport
GoodyearPremium
Eagle F1 Supersport
TYREREVIEWS'26#4SPORTSCARS'26#8ACE'26#8
8.1
Price from£191
Expert summary
A dry-road specialist with track-day ambitions. The Supersport delivers incredible dry grip and handling precision, but it pays for that with weak wet performance, high noise, and the worst rolling resistance in test. A tyre for sunny weekends, not rainy commutes.
Performance
Comfort
86%
Wet handling - objective
75%
Aquaplaning - cross
74%
+8
Exterior noise
27%
Rolling resistance
27%
Dry lane changing
17%
Price variants (2)
255/40 R20 101 Y
A D 73dB
£191
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£191
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£205
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255/40 R20 101 Y
A C 73dB
£227
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£227
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Maxxis Victra Sport 5
MaxxisBudget
Victra Sport 5
REIFENTESTER'25#4AUTOBILD'25#10AUTOBILD'25#12
8.1
Expert summary
A budget tyre with real wet grip — that's rare. The Maxxis Victra Sport 5 handles wet roads confidently, brakes well, and stays quiet. The delayed steering response takes getting used to, but at this price point, the overall safety package is hard to argue with.
Performance
Mud traction
100%
Handling on gravel
95%
Wet side guide
92%
+20
Rolling resistance
44%
Sand traction
33%
Fuel efficiency
20%
14
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
HankookPremium
Ventus S1 evo3 K127
REIFENTESTER'25#4AUTOZEITUNG'24#3AUTOBILD'23#1
8.1
Price from£187
Expert summary
Hankook Ventus tyres are designed to offer a very sporty experience for affordable price, which is also the case for evo3. It’s also safe on wet and got short braking distances, the only drawback being lower mileage.
Performance
Fuel efficiency
87%
Wet safety
75%
Wet braking
75%
+17
Aquaplaning - cross
24%
Dry handling - objective
11%
Dry steering response
11%
Price variants (1)
255/40 R20 101 Y
A C 73dB
£187
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£187
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£187
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Falken Azenis FK520
FalkenUpper-middle
Azenis FK520
SPORTAUTO'26#3ACE'26#4AUTOBILD'26#8
8.0
Price from£178
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%
Price variants (2)
255/40 R20 £182
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£182
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£215
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255/40 R20 101 Y XL NBLK£178
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£178
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Hankook Ventus Evo
HankookPremium
Ventus Evo
AUTOBILD'26#1AUTOBILD'26#1AUTOBILD'26#2
7.7
Price from£173
Expert summary
Hankook tyres are getting better with every new generation and the Ventus Evo is the latest evolution. It aims for the stars with excellent dry and wet handling, best-in-test wet braking and top aquaplaning speed, while producing very low exterior noise. The only notable weakness is higher rolling resistance. Still, it is a premium tyre for slightly less than a premium price.
Performance
Grass traction
100%
Gravel traction
100%
Wet circle cornering
100%
+14
Price/value
50%
Sand traction
25%
Dry circle speed
0%
Price variants (2)
255/40 R20 101 V
A A 69dB
£193
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£193
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£203
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255/40 R20 101 Y
A C 71dB
£173
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£173
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£180
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Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
KumhoUpper-middle
Ecsta Sport (PS72)
TYREREVIEWS'26#4AUTOVIEW'26#4AUTOBILD'26#4
7.7
Expert summary
A solid all-rounder at a fair price. The Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72 blends dry and wet grip with sporty, predictable steering and offers no dramatic weaknesses. Aquaplaning resistance and comfort are its weaker spots, but you're getting upper-middle performance for less than you'd expect.
Performance
Cost per warranted mile
90%
Dry lane changing
89%
Gravel traction
88%
+14
Dry braking
50%
Aquaplaning - cross
33%
Dry handling
30%
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Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
DunlopPremium
SP Sport MAXX RT2
AUTOBILD'25#9ADAC'25#9AUTOBILD'25#19
7.7
Price from£242
Expert summary
The SP Sport MAXX RT2 has been in Dunlop's lineup for a long time, and it shows. Decent aquaplaning resistance and comfortable ride are probably its best qualities, and rolling resistance is reasonable too. But wet braking and wet handling have never been its strong suits, and the dry handling can be unpredictable. As the rest of the segment moved on, it's been struggling to keep up in the tests, which makes it hard to recommend at a premium price.
Performance
Aquaplaning - longitudal
94%
Comfort
86%
Aquaplaning - cross
85%
+14
Dry braking
40%
Wet handling - objective
39%
Wet braking
38%
Price variants (1)
255/40 R20 101 Y £242
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Continental EcoContact 6
ContinentalPremium
EcoContact 6
AUTOMOTORSPORT'26#6AUTOZEITUNG'22#7ADAC'22#8
7.7
Price from£186
Performance
Dry steering response
100%
Rolling resistance
100%
Fuel efficiency
100%
+16
Aquaplaning - longitudal
11%
Aquaplaning - cross
8%
Wet handling - objective
0%
Price variants (5)
255/40 R20 97 V
A C 72dB
£186
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£186
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£190
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255/40 R20 101 V VOL£221
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£221
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255/40 R20 101 Y XL
A B 73dB
£226
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£226
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£227
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255/40 R20 101 Y mfs XL
B C 73dB
£225
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£225
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£227
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Cooper Summer
CooperUpper-middle
Summer
AUTOMOTORSPORT'26#7
7.6
Price from£178
Performance
Aquaplaning - longitudal
100%
Wet side guide
86%
Wet handling
86%
+8
Rolling resistance
43%
Exterior noise
14%
Dry braking
0%
Price variants (1)
255/40 R20 101 Y
A C 72dB
£178
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£178
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GT radial Sport Active 2
GTBudget
radial Sport Active 2
AUTOBILD'25#22AUTOBILD'23#4AUTOBILD'23#15
7.1
Performance
Aquaplaning - cross
99%
Price/value
95%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
95%
+11
Comfort
21%
Wet circle cornering
16%
Wet braking
14%
23
Uniroyal RainSport 5
UniroyalUpper-middle
RainSport 5
NETZWELT'26#4AUTOBILD'26#24AUTOBILD'25#23
6.9
Price from£172
Expert summary

Uniroyal RainSport 5: Season: Summer; Tirelab rating: 69/100; Recorded test appearances: 12; Listed sizes: 102.

Performance
Wet handling - objective
100%
Aquaplaning - cross
95%
Interior noise
93%
+16
Dry handling
23%
Dry driving behavior
14%
Safety
14%
Price variants (1)
255/40 R20 101 Y £172
mytyres.co.uk
mytyres.co.uk
£172
In stock · Free shipping
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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk
tyres-pneus-online.co.uk
£179
In stock · Free shipping
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25
Toyo Proxes Sport 2
ToyoUpper-middle
Proxes Sport 2
TOPTIREREVIEW'26#5AUTOBILD'26#7AUTOBILD'26#16
6.7
Price from£178
Expert summary

Toyo Proxes Sport 2: Season: Summer; Tirelab rating: 67/100; Recorded test appearances: 8; Listed sizes: 113.

Performance
Comfort
81%
Exterior noise
71%
Mud traction
70%
+14
Cost per warranted mile
11%
Price/value
11%
Dry handling - objective
0%
Price variants (2)
255/40 R20 101 Y £178
mytyres.co.uk
mytyres.co.uk
£178
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255/40 R20 101 Y £189
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£189
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26
BF Goodrich Advantage 2
BFUpper-middle
Goodrich Advantage 2
AUTOZEITUNG'26#5AVD'26#11AUTOBILD'26#27
6.7
Price from£173
Expert summary
The BFGoodrich Advantage 2 is a well-rounded summer touring tire that benefits from Michelin group technology and a completely redesigned tread pattern. It improves on its predecessor with 5% better longevity and 1.6 meters shorter wet braking distances while maintaining consistent performance across all disciplines. Available in an exceptionally wide 288-size range spanning 16 to 21 inches, it covers nearly every modern passenger car and SUV fitment.
Performance
Comfort
100%
Dry braking
93%
Aquaplaning - cross
86%
+6
Dry handling
29%
Wet handling - objective
14%
Wet handling
14%
Price variants (3)
255/40 R20 101 V 0£173
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£173
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255/40 R20 101 W 0£220
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£220
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255/40 R20 101 Y 0£190
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£190
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27
Dunlop Sport Maxx RT2
DunlopPremium
Sport Maxx RT2
AUTOBILD'26#13AUTOBILD'26#17
6.7
Price from£193
Performance
Comfort
100%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
84%
Aquaplaning - cross
84%
+6
Dry braking
26%
Mileage
26%
Wet braking
21%
Price variants (1)
255/40 R20 101 Y
B C 72dB
£193
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£193
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28
Kleber Dynaxer HP5
KleberUpper-middle
Dynaxer HP5
MOTOR'26#2TYREREVIEWS'26#7AUTOBILD'26#19
6.4
Price from£174
Performance
Cost per warranted mile
90%
Comfort
85%
Rolling resistance
78%
+8
Wet handling - objective
27%
Dry handling - objective
27%
Dry handling
20%
Price variants (3)
255/40 R20 101 V £174
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mytyres.co.uk
£174
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255/40 R20 101 W £178
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mytyres.co.uk
£178
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255/40 R20 101 Y £185
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£185
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29
Hankook Ventus S1 evo Z K129
HankookPremium
Ventus S1 evo Z K129
TYREREVIEWS'26#6SPORTSCARS'26#7AUTOBILD'24#5
6.1
Price from£209
Expert summary
The evo Z K129 is a focused sports tyre from Hankook, but with only 15 dimensions on offer it's clearly not built for everyone — more of a niche product aimed at specific performance fitments. On wet roads it genuinely delivers, with short braking distances and strong aquaplaning resistance. The sporty, agile steering feel is there too. The real problem is the rear axle — it tends to step out under load in both wet and dry conditions, which is not something you want from a premium sports tyre. Mid-field test results across the board don't help its case either.
Performance
Aquaplaning - cross
100%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
96%
Exterior noise
70%
+8
Dry handling - objective
37%
Dry handling
35%
Dry steering response
11%
Price variants (1)
255/40 R20 101 Y
A C 73dB
£209
mytyres.co.uk
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£209
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30
Yokohama Advan Sport V107
YokohamaUpper-middle
Advan Sport V107
TOPTIREREVIEW'26#7AUTOBILD'26#13AUTOBILD'26#18
5.9
Price from£172
Expert summary
The Yokohama Advan Sport V107 is a summer tyre. It has been homologated as original equipment (MO1) for the Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 4Matic+ Coupe. This tyre model is approved for this vehicle in sizes 265/35ZR20 and 295/30ZR20.
Performance
Dry handling - objective
100%
Dry handling
76%
Dry braking
61%
+10
Exterior noise
16%
Price/value
15%
Rolling resistance
5%
Price variants (1)
255/40 R20 101 Y
A D 71dB
£172
mytyres.co.uk
mytyres.co.uk
£172
In stock · Free shipping
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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk
tyres-pneus-online.co.uk
£186
In stock · Free shipping
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31
Kumho ECSTA Sport S PS72
KumhoUpper-middle
ECSTA Sport S PS72
TOPTIREREVIEW'26#2SPORTSCARS'26#5
5.5
Price from£139
Expert summary
The Kumho ECSTA Sport S PS72 is a summer tyre aimed at good performance at an affordable price. It has been benchmarked against premium competitors, including the Continental SportContact 7. The model targets reliable performance while remaining a cost-effective option for drivers.
Performance
Aquaplaning - longitudal
100%
Comfort
86%
Wet handling - objective
50%
+6
Wet circle cornering
22%
Dry handling
14%
Dry handling - objective
0%
Price variants (2)
255/40 R20 101 Y
A C 72dB
£148
mytyres.co.uk
mytyres.co.uk
£148
In stock · Free shipping
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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk
tyres-pneus-online.co.uk
£158
In stock · Free shipping
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255/40 R20 101 Y £139
mytyres.co.uk
mytyres.co.uk
£139
In stock · Free shipping
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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk
tyres-pneus-online.co.uk
£167
In stock · Free shipping
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32
Semperit Speed-Life 3
SemperitBudget
Speed-Life 3
AUTOBILD'26#22AUTOBILD'25#26ADAC'24#14
5.5
Price from£178
Expert summary

Semperit Speed-Life 3: Season: Summer; Tirelab rating: 55/100; Recorded test appearances: 13; Listed sizes: 90.

Performance
Wet side guide
90%
Price/value
84%
Exterior noise
79%
+12
Dry handling
31%
Wet circle cornering
28%
Dry braking
21%
Price variants (1)
255/40 R20 101 Y
B C 73dB
£178
tyres-pneus-online.co.uk
tyres-pneus-online.co.uk
£178
In stock · Free shipping
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mytyres.co.uk
£183
In stock · Free shipping
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33
Nokian Hakka Black 3
NokianUpper-middle
Hakka Black 3
VIBILAGARE'25#2AFTONBLADET'25#5
5.4
Price from£337
Expert summary

Nokian Hakka Black 3: Season: Summer; Tirelab rating: 54/100; Recorded test appearances: 2; Listed sizes: 48.

Performance
Wet handling
100%
Wet braking
92%
Dry braking
92%
+5
Interior noise
46%
Wet circle cornering
40%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
39%
Price variants (2)
255/40 R20 101 W £337
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£337
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255/40 R20 101 W £359
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£359
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34
Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2
MichelinPremium
Pilot Sport CUP 2
TYREREVIEWS'26#4TYREREVIEWS'26#4
4.9
Price from£288
Performance
Dry handling
100%
Exterior noise
100%
Dry braking
93%
+5
Aquaplaning - cross
25%
Wet braking
20%
Comfort
0%
Price variants (2)
255/40 R20 101 Y
C C 73dB
£288
mytyres.co.uk
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£288
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37
Viking Protech NewGen
VikingBudget
Protech NewGen
AUTOBILD'26#36AUTOBILD'25#34ADAC'23#25
4.0
Price from£161
Performance
Fuel efficiency
100%
Mileage
81%
Interior noise
69%
+6
Dry driving behavior
6%
Safety
6%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
0%
Price variants (1)
255/40 R20 101 Y mfs XL£161
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£161
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39
Goodride Solmax 1
GoodrideBudget
Solmax 1
TYREREVIEWS'26#11AUTOBILD'25#8
3.3
Expert summary
Goodride is a Chinese budget brand and the Solmax 1 is their freshest entry into the European market. The test results don't paint a great picture — 8th at Autobild and 11th at Tyre Reviews, with wet braking and aquaplaning resistance as clear weak spots. It is notably quiet, which makes it a reasonable pick for EV drivers on a tight budget, but for a tyre introduced in 2025, falling short on wet safety is not where you want to be.
Performance
Price/value
100%
Exterior noise
81%
Aquaplaning - cross
59%
+8
Wet handling
0%
Wet circle cornering
0%
Dry handling
0%

255/40 R20 tyre test

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Dry

1. Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2
96%
2. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
91%
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. Yokohama Advan Sport V107
81%
8. Bridgestone Potenza Sport
81%
9. Michelin Pilot Sport 5
79%
10. Bridgestone Turanza T005
78%
11. Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
73%
12. Toyo Proxes Sport 2
72%
13. Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
70%
14. Nokian Powerproof 2
68%
15. Falken Azenis FK520
64%

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. Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
73%
8. Semperit Speed-Life 3
73%
9. Bridgestone Turanza T005
72%
10. Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
72%
11. Hankook Ventus S1 evo Z K129
72%
12. Firestone Roadhawk 2
69%
13. Nokian Hakka Black 3
68%
14. Kumho ECSTA Sport S PS72
63%
15. Maxxis Victra Sport 5
63%

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255/40 R20 — Also available in

Did you know ...?

255/40 R20 doesn't belong to the most popular dimensions for summer tyres - there are 35 tyre models available, which can be compared to 205/45 R17, 195/75 R16, 225/70 R15. Let's break down the sizing - 40 is height of the tyre, which is calculated as 40% of the tyre width (255mm), which means the sidewall height has 102 mm. The wheel diameter is R20, which means it fits to a 20 inch/508mm diameter wheel. The total circumference of the tyre is 2236.81 mm, which is very similar to 235/65 R16(2236.5 mm), 255/45 R19(2237.13 mm), 215/65 R17(2234.61 mm), 285/40 R19(2232.42 mm), 235/60 R17(2242.47 mm), 205/75 R16(2242.78 mm), 295/35 R20(2244.67 mm). There are multiple speed indexes available for summer tyres in 255/40 R20: H(210km/h), T(190km/h), V(240km/h), W(270km/h), Y(300km/h). The same goes for weight indexes: 97, 101, 104. You can find 255/40 R20 on 12 car models - mainly .

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255/40 R20 is found on 12 vehicles:

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