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255/45 R20 - Best winter tyres 2026 - market overview, tests, reviews

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Cooper Discoverer Winter
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Discoverer Winter

£209
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Best tyres in tests (2026)

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Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
MichelinPremium
PILOT ALPIN 5
SPORTSCARS'26#1AUTOBILD'26#2AUTOBILD'26#3
10.0
Price from£280
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 (3)
255/45 R20 105 V XL *
C C 70dB
£280
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£280
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£297
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255/45 R20 105 W
C C 71dB
£298
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£298
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255/45 R20 108 H *
C C 71dB
£291
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£291
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£300
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2
Pirelli P Zero Winter 2
PirelliPremium
P Zero Winter 2
AUTOBILD'26#1AUTOZEITUNG'25#3TYREREVIEWS'24#1
9.9
Price from£301
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%
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Price variants (2)
255/45 R20 105 V XL
B A 71dB
£301
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£301
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£310
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255/45 R20 108 H *
C B 70dB
£425
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£425
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3
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
ContinentalPremium
WinterContact TS 870 P
AUTOBILD'26#2SPORTSCARS'26#4REIFENTESTER'25#1
9.4
Price from£250
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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Price variants (3)
255/45 R20 101 T BSW
B C 71dB
£250
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£250
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£256
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255/45 R20 101 T BSW
B C 71dB
£260
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£260
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£271
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255/45 R20 105 V BSW XL
B C 71dB
£253
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£253
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£261
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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 (8)
255/45 R20 101 T
B C 71dB
£218
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£218
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255/45 R20 105 H *
C B 71dB
£235
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£235
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255/45 R20 105 H
C B 72dB
£227
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Bridgestone Blizzak 6
BridgestonePremium
Blizzak 6
SPORTSCARS'26#2AUTOEXPRESS'26#4AUTOBILD'26#5
9.1
Price from£249
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 (2)
255/45 R20 105 V
B B 72dB
£249
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6
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
GoodYearPremium
UltraGrip Performance+
AUTOMOTORSPORT'25#2ADAC'23#3ADAC'23#3
8.8
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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Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
BridgestonePremium
Blizzak LM-005
ADAC'26#8AUTOZEITUNG'24#1AUTOBILD'24#5
8.7
Price from£230
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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Price variants (5)
255/45 R20 101 T (+) AO
B C 73dB
£259
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£259
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255/45 R20 101 T
B C 73dB
£230
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£230
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£248
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8
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 X W330A
HankookUpper-middle
Winter i*cept evo3 X W330A
AUTOBILD'25#7STRAßENVERKEHR'24#5ARBO'23#2
8.5
Performance
Dry lane changing
100%
Price/value
100%
Snow braking
89%
+19
Exterior noise
24%
Interior noise
13%
Wet safety
0%
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9
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
PirelliPremium
Scorpion Winter 2
AUTOBILD'25#4STRAßENVERKEHR'24#4AUTOBILD'23#3
8.4
Price from£257
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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Price variants (3)
255/45 R20 105 V
A C 71dB
£257
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£257
In stock · Free shipping
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£264
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255/45 R20 105 V mfs XL
A C 71dB
£258
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£258
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10
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
KumhoUpper-middle
WinterCraft WP52+
AVD'26#6AUTOBILD'26#11ADAC'26#12
8.1
Price from£194
Expert summary
The Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ is a winter tyre from the established South Korean manufacturer, designed for use on passenger cars during cold weather conditions. Serving as an updated successor to the standard WinterCraft WP52, this model is engineered for winter driving. Its main focus is delivering traction on cold, snowy, and icy roads, though specific technical modifications over its predecessor are not detailed.
Performance
Dry braking
97%
Wet braking
93%
Wet circle cornering
84%
+14
Snow handling - objective
43%
Dry handling - objective
29%
Aquaplaning - cross
28%
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Price variants (2)
255/45 R20 105 V
A B 72dB
£194
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11
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
SemperitBudget
Speed-Grip 5
AUTOBILD'26#13AUTOBILD'25#11ADAC'25#14
8.0
Price from£226
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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Price variants (1)
255/45 R20 105 V
C C 73dB
£226
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Barum Polaris 6
BarumBudget
Polaris 6
AUTOBILD'26#7ADAC'26#11AUTOZURNAL'25#2
7.8
Price from£201
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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Price variants (1)
255/45 R20 105 V mfs XL
C D 73dB
£201
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£201
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13
Dunlop Winter
DunlopPremium
Winter
SPORTSCARS'26#6AUTOEXPRESS'26#8ADAC'26#8
7.6
Price from£231
Performance
Mileage
95%
Exterior noise
89%
Snow traction
88%
+14
Interior noise
30%
Wet handling - objective
27%
Dry handling
26%
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Price variants (1)
255/45 R20 105 V
C B 71dB
£231
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Nexen Winguard Sport 3
NexenBudget
Winguard Sport 3
AVD'26#8SPORTSCARS'26#9
7.5
Price from£175
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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Price variants (1)
255/45 R20 105 V RPB 4PR£175
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Vredestein Wintrac Pro+
VredesteinPremium
Wintrac Pro+
TIRERACK'26#2AUTOBILD'26#6ADAC'26#10
7.3
Price from£213
Performance
Dry circle cornering
100%
Wet circle cornering
91%
Wet handling - objective
90%
+27
Dry driving behavior
11%
Ice braking
0%
Ice traction
0%
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Price variants (1)
255/45 R20 105 V £213
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Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV
NokianUpper-middle
Snowproof 2 SUV
AUTOBILD'25#8STRAßENVERKEHR'24#9TYREREVIEWS'23#5
6.9
Price from£211
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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Price variants (2)
255/45 R20 105 V Aramid Sidewalls
B C 73dB
£211
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£211
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£223
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255/45 R20 105 V Aramid Sidewalls
B C 73dB
£279
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£279
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Falken EuroWinter HS02
FalkenUpper-middle
EuroWinter HS02
AUTOEXPRESS'26#7AUTOMOTORSPORT'25#9ADAC'24#7
6.5
Expert summary
The EuroWinter HS02 is one of the few affordable winter tires with good mileage and low rolling resistance. It offers strong driving characteristics, with only slight weaknesses on snow.
Performance
Interior noise
90%
Dry braking
75%
Dry steering response
75%
+16
Snow braking
6%
Lateral guidance on snow
0%
Snow handling - objective
0%
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Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
FalkenUpper-middle
EuroWinter HS02 Pro
AUTOBILD'26#6ADAC'26#11AVD'26#11
6.4
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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19
Firestone Winterhawk 4
FirestoneUpper-middle
Winterhawk 4
AUTOBILD'26#19AUTOBILD'25#7AUTOBILD'25#16
6.3
Price from£158
Expert summary
The Winterhawk 4 is a tyre with mixed ratings as there are tests where the tyre was not recommended. Common criticisms include longer braking distances and significant understeer
Performance
Lateral guidance on snow
95%
Ice braking
92%
Ice lateral guidance
82%
+24
Safety
19%
Dry braking
15%
Dry lane changing
14%
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Price variants (1)
255/45 R20 105 V
B C 71dB
£158
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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%
View full review
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Kormoran SUV SNOW
Kormoran
SUV SNOW
AUTOZURNAL'25#5
4.1
Performance
Comfort
83%
Snow braking
83%
Snow acceleration
83%
+9
Rolling resistance
17%
Dry braking
0%
Dry handling
0%
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255/45 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. Kumho WinterCraft WP52
73%
5. Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
72%
6. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
71%
7. Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
68%
8. Imperial SnowDragon UHP
68%
9. Semperit Speed-Grip 5
67%
10. Bridgestone Blizzak 6
66%
11. Vredestein Wintrac Pro
65%
12. Linglong Sport Master Winter
64%
13. Barum Polaris 6
62%
14. Falken Eurowinter HS02
57%
15. Nexen Winguard Sport 3
54%

Wet

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
87%
2. Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
77%
3. Vredestein Wintrac Pro+
74%
4. Bridgestone Blizzak 6
71%
5. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
70%
6. Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
69%
7. Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
68%
8. Vredestein Wintrac Pro
67%
9. Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV
66%
10. Semperit Speed-Grip 5
59%
11. FALKEN EUROWINTER HS02
57%
12. Dunlop Winter
56%
13. Kumho WinterCraft WP52
56%
14. Barum Polaris 6
51%
15. Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
50%

Snow

1. Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
87%
2. Dunlop Winter
79%
3. Barum Polaris 6
74%
4. Bridgestone Blizzak 6
73%
5. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
71%
6. Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
67%
7. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
66%
8. Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
65%
9. Nexen Winguard Sport 3
59%
10. Semperit Speed-Grip 5
57%
11. Vredestein Wintrac Pro
55%
12. Vredestein Wintrac Pro+
51%
13. Kumho WinterCraft WP52
50%
14. Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV
46%
15. FALKEN EUROWINTER HS02
45%

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Did you know ...?

255/45 R20 doesn't belong to the most popular dimensions for winter tyres - there are 34 tyre models available, which can be compared to 205/75 R16, 225/60 R18, 195/55 R15. Let's break down the sizing - 45 is height of the tyre, which is calculated as 45% of the tyre width (255mm), which means the sidewall height has 114.75 mm. The wheel diameter is R20, which means it fits to a 20 inch/508mm diameter wheel. The total circumference of the tyre is 2316.92 mm, which is very similar to 255/40 R21(2316.61 mm), 255/50 R19(2317.24 mm), 235/65 R17(2316.3 mm), 255/55 R18(2317.55 mm), 255/60 R17(2317.87 mm), 255/65 R16(2318.18 mm), 255/70 R15(2318.5 mm). There are multiple speed indexes available for winter tyres in 255/45 R20: H(210km/h), Q(160km/h), T(190km/h), V(240km/h), W(270km/h). The same goes for weight indexes: 101, 105, 108, 110. You can find 255/45 R20 on 9 car models - mainly .

255/45 R20 tire tests

YearOrganizationSizeTested
2023
AUTOMOTORSPORTAUTOMOTORSPORT
255/45 R201 Tyres

There are 3 runflat variants available.

255/45 R20 is found on 9 vehicles:

Alfa RomeoAlfa Romeo
Stelvio
AudiAudi
Q5
BMWBMW
X3X4
FordFord
Edge
JeepJeep
Grand Cherokee
Mercedes-BenzMercedes-Benz
GLC
Rolls-RoyceRolls-Royce
Ghost
TeslaTesla
Model X

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