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Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
BridgestonePremium
Potenza Sport Evo
SPORTAUTO'26#1TYREREVIEWS'26#2SPORTSCARS'26#2
9.3
Price from£219
Expert summary
The Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo is the successor to the multi-award-winning Potenza Sport, featuring ENLITEN Technology for enhanced performance. It delivers 5% shorter wet braking, 2% shorter dry braking, and 15% greater mileage compared to its predecessor, while achieving EU label A-grade wet grip.
Recommended
#10
2026
theTire Lab.comRecommended#10 Summer tires 2026
Performance
Wet circle cornering
96%
Dry braking
90%
Wet handling
79%
+3
Aquaplaning - cross
56%
Exterior noise
35%
Comfort
17%
Test results
SPORTAUTO2026205/45 R17#1(Outstanding)
TYREREVIEWS2026235/35 R19#2(Highly recommended)
SPORTSCARS2026255/35 R19#2(Exemplary)
AUTOBILD2026255/45 R19#2(Exemplary)
ACE2026225/40 R18#3(Highly recommended)
AUTOBILD2026245/45 R19#11(Good)
AUTOBILD2026245/45 R19#11(-)
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265/40 R20 104 Y
A C 72dB
£219
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Bridgestone Potenza Sport
BridgestonePremium
Potenza Sport
REIFENTESTER'25#1AUTOBILD'25#1ADAC'25#2
8.7
Price from£247
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
Wet handling
93%
Wet circle cornering
92%
Dry handling
81%
+4
Aquaplaning - cross
61%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
56%
Exterior noise
28%
Test results
REIFENTESTER2025225/40 R18#1(Very good)
AUTOBILD2025225/40 R18#1(-)
ADAC2025225/40 R18#2(Good)
AUTOZEITUNG2025225/45 R18#3(Highly recommended)
AUTOBILD2025225/40 R18#3(Exemplary)
TYREREVIEWS2025225/40 R18#6(-)
AUTOBILD2024225/55 R17#1(Exemplary)
AUTOBILD2024235/55 R19#3(Good)
AUTOBILD2024265/35 R19#4(Good)
AUTOBILD2023225/40 R18#2(Outstanding)
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Price variants (3)
265/40 R20 104 H XL
A B 70dB
£316
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£316
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265/40 R20 104 Y
A C 72dB
£247
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£247
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265/40 R20 107 Y MO1
A A 72dB
£293
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Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
MichelinPremium
Pilot Sport 4 S
AUTOBILD'25#2TYREREVIEWS'25#3SPORTAUTO'23#3
9.7
Price from£266
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.
Recommended
#6
2026
theTire Lab.comRecommended#6 Summer tires 2026
Performance
Wet circle cornering
91%
Dry handling
88%
Dry braking
85%
+3
Aquaplaning - longitudal
65%
Wet handling
58%
Exterior noise
37%
Test results
AUTOBILD2025295/30 R20#2(Exemplary)
TYREREVIEWS2025225/40 R18#3(Highly recommended)
SPORTAUTO2023225/40 R18#3(Very good)
TYREREVIEWS2022255/35 R19#2(-)
AUTOBILD2021255/35 R19#1(Very good)
TYREREVIEWS2021225/40 R18#3(-)
AUTOBILD2021265/35 R20#3(Exemplary)
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Price variants (4)
265/40 R20 104 Y
A C 71dB
£266
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£266
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£277
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265/40 R20 104 Y
B C 71dB
£305
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£305
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£322
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265/40 R20 104 Y
B D 71dB
£311
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Goodyear Eagle F1 Supersport
GoodyearPremium
Eagle F1 Supersport
TYREREVIEWS'26#4SPORTSCARS'26#8ACE'26#8
7.3
Price from£239
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
100%
Aquaplaning - cross
74%
Wet circle cornering
65%
+3
Dry braking
49%
Wet braking
41%
Exterior noise
25%
Test results
TYREREVIEWS2026235/35 R19#4(Recommended)
SPORTSCARS2026255/35 R19#8(Satisfactory)
ACE2026225/40 R18#8(Recommended)
AUTOBILD2025295/30 R20#3(Good)
REIFENTESTER2025225/40 R18#4(Good)
AUTOBILD2024265/35 R19#6(Satisfactory)
GUTE-FAHRT2023235/35 R19#6(Good)
TYREREVIEWS2022255/35 R19#4(-)
SPORTAUTO2022235/35 R19#7(Good)
AUTOBILD2021265/35 R20#4(Good)
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Price variants (1)
265/40 R20 104 Y XL
A D 72dB
£239
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£239
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Falken E.Ziex
FalkenUpper-middle
E.Ziex
AUTOMOTORSPORT'26#4AUTOMOTORSPORT'25#2AUTOBILD'25#5
8.8
Price from£188
Expert summary
If you care about the range of your electric vehicle, there are now non-premium options that are more than good enough for daily driving. The Falken e.Ziex delivers top-tier rolling resistance and some of the shortest braking distances in test, both wet and dry. It rides comfortably and stays quiet, though aquaplaning safety in corners and overall wet grip leave room for improvement.
Performance
Dry braking
80%
Exterior noise
72%
Wet circle cornering
71%
+2
Aquaplaning - longitudal
44%
Aquaplaning - cross
34%
Wet handling
27%
Test results
AUTOMOTORSPORT2026195/55 R16#4(Good)
AUTOMOTORSPORT2025215/55 R17#2(Very good)
AUTOBILD2025215/55 R18#5(Good)
AUTOMOTORSPORT2023255/45 R20#4(Very good)
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265/40 R20 104 H £188
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Bridgestone Turanza T005
BridgestonePremium
Turanza T005
MOTOR'25#4SPORTAUTO'24#3AUTOKLUBCR'23#3
8.3
Price from£238
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
Dry braking
81%
Wet handling
77%
Wet circle cornering
72%
+4
Aquaplaning - longitudal
59%
Comfort
42%
Exterior noise
26%
Test results
MOTOR2025205/55 R16#4(Recommended)
SPORTAUTO2024215/40 R18#3(Very good)
AUTOKLUBCR2023205/55 R16#3(-)
TYREREVIEWS2023205/55 R16#3(Highly recommended)
ADAC2023205/55 R16#4(Good)
AUTOBILD2022215/55 R17#1(-)
AUTOZEITUNG2022215/55 R17#1(Highly recommended)
AUTOMOTORSPORT2022245/45 R19#2(Very good)
ADAC2022185/65 R15#2(Good)
ADAC2022215/60 R16#3(Good)
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Price variants (2)
265/40 R20 104 H XL
A C 73dB
£238
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£238
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265/40 R20 104 Y XL
A C 72dB
£280
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Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
HankookPremium
Ventus S1 evo3 K127
REIFENTESTER'25#4AUTOZEITUNG'24#3AUTOBILD'23#1
7.5
Price from£193
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
Wet braking
75%
Wet circle cornering
69%
Wet handling
67%
+4
Aquaplaning - longitudal
38%
Comfort
34%
Aquaplaning - cross
24%
Test results
REIFENTESTER2025225/40 R18#4(Good)
AUTOZEITUNG2024225/45 R17#3(-)
AUTOBILD2023225/45 R18#1(-)
TYREREVIEWS2023225/40 R18#4(Recommended)
AUTOBILD2023225/40 R18#6(Good)
ACE2023225/45 R18#7(Highly recommended)
AUTOBILD2023225/45 R18#12(Satisfactory)
AUTOMOTORSPORT2022245/45 R19#3(Very good)
TYREREVIEWS2022225/45 R17#3(Recommended)
AUTOBILD2022245/40 R19#3(Exemplary)
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Price variants (1)
265/40 R20 104 Y
A C 73dB
£193
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£193
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£198
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Falken Azenis FK520
FalkenUpper-middle
Azenis FK520
SPORTAUTO'26#3ACE'26#4AUTOBILD'26#8
7.4
Price from£171
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
Exterior noise
84%
Comfort
83%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
70%
+4
Aquaplaning - cross
47%
Wet handling
32%
Interior noise
17%
Test results
SPORTAUTO2026205/45 R17#3(Very good)
ACE2026225/40 R18#4(Highly recommended)
AUTOBILD2026255/45 R19#8(Satisfactory)
AUTOBILD2026245/45 R19#13(Good)
AUTOBILD2026245/45 R19#14(-)
AUTOBILD2025255/55 R18#2(Exemplary)
TYREREVIEWS2025225/40 R18#5(Recommended)
ADAC2025225/40 R18#8(Good)
AUTOZEITUNG2025225/45 R18#8(-)
AUTOMOTORSPORT2024235/55 R18#7(Good)
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265/40 R20 104 Y £171
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Hankook Ventus Prime 4
HankookPremium
Ventus Prime 4
MOTOR'26#4AVD'26#8ADAC'26#11
7.4
Price from£212
Expert summary
Ventus Prime 4 Is our favorite every day tyre, as it offers premium safety at an affordable price. Short braking distances, good handling, but slightly worse at aquaplaning and comfort.
Performance
Dry handling
71%
Dry braking
70%
Wet handling
68%
+4
Aquaplaning - cross
45%
Interior noise
37%
Comfort
20%
Test results
MOTOR2026235/55 R18#4(Recommended)
AVD2026215/55 R17#8(Highly recommended)
ADAC2026225/50 R17#11(Satisfactory)
AFTONBLADET2025225/45 R17#6(-)
AUTOBILD2024225/55 R17#3(Exemplary)
AUTOBILD2024205/55 R16#4(-)
VIBILAGARE2024215/55 R17#6(-)
AUTOBILD2024205/55 R16#8(Good)
ADAC2024215/55 R17#8(Satisfactory)
AUTOBILD2023225/65 R17#5(Exemplary)
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Price variants (1)
265/40 R20 104 Y mfs XL
A B 71dB
£212
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£212
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£230
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Vredestein Ultrac Pro
VredesteinPremium
Ultrac Pro
AUTOBILD'26#3SPORTSCARS'26#3AUTOBILD'26#9
7.6
Price from£207
Expert summary
The Ultrac Pro is very well balanced tyre for every day driving made mainly for larger wheel sizes.
Performance
Exterior noise
87%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
84%
Aquaplaning - cross
69%
+2
Dry handling
60%
Wet circle cornering
57%
Wet braking
46%
Test results
AUTOBILD2026255/45 R19#3(Exemplary)
SPORTSCARS2026255/35 R19#3(Good)
AUTOBILD2026245/45 R19#9(Good)
AUTOBILD2026245/45 R19#13(-)
AUTOBILD2025245/35 R19#5(Good)
ADAC2025225/40 R18#5(Good)
AUTOZEITUNG2025225/45 R18#6(-)
AUTOBILD2025295/30 R20#6(Satisfactory)
REIFENTESTER2025225/40 R18#8(Satisfactory)
AUTOBILD2025225/40 R18#18(-)
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265/40 R20 104 Y £207
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£207
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£234
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Kumho Ecsta PS71
KumhoUpper-middle
Ecsta PS71
AUTOBILD'25#4AUTOBILD'25#6ADAC'25#13
7.8
Price from£183
Expert summary
The Kumho Ecsta PS71 has been around for a while and keeps showing up well in tests. Strong aquaplaning resistance, short braking distances, and balanced handling across conditions make it a dependable choice. Comfort and noise are where it compromises.
Performance
Aquaplaning - longitudal
91%
Aquaplaning - cross
87%
Wet braking
64%
+3
Dry braking
49%
Exterior noise
27%
Interior noise
23%
Test results
AUTOBILD2025225/40 R18#4(-)
AUTOBILD2025225/40 R18#6(Exemplary)
ADAC2025225/40 R18#13(Satisfactory)
AUTOBILD2023225/45 R18#5(Good)
ACE2023225/45 R18#7(Highly recommended)
AUTOBILD2023225/45 R18#12(-)
TYREREVIEWS2022255/35 R19#6(-)
ADAC2021225/50 R17#3(Good)
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Price variants (3)
265/40 R20 104 W
A B 70dB
£200
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£200
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£206
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265/40 R20 104 W
A B 70dB
£212
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£212
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265/40 R20 104 W
A B 70dB
£183
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Pirelli P Zero PZ4
PirelliPremium
P Zero PZ4
AUTOBILD'25#3AUTOZEITUNG'25#5AUTOBILD'25#20
8.6
Price from£309
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 circle cornering
95%
Wet handling
89%
Dry handling
72%
+3
Wet braking
63%
Aquaplaning - cross
53%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
46%
Test results
AUTOBILD2025245/35 R19#3(Exemplary)
AUTOZEITUNG2025225/45 R18#5(Highly recommended)
AUTOBILD2025225/40 R18#20(-)
GUTE-FAHRT2023235/35 R19#2(Very good -)
AUTOBILD2023225/40 R18#3(Outstanding)
AUTOBILD2023225/45 R18#3(-)
AUTOZEITUNG2023235/35 R19#4(Highly recommended)
SPORTAUTO2023225/40 R18#5(Very good)
ACE2023225/45 R18#5(Highly recommended)
AUTOBILD2023225/45 R18#11(Satisfactory)
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Price variants (2)
265/40 R20 104 W XL
A A 70dB
£309
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Kleber Dynaxer HP5
KleberUpper-middle
Dynaxer HP5
MOTOR'26#2TYREREVIEWS'26#7AUTOBILD'26#19
6.0
Price from£205
Performance
Exterior noise
71%
Dry braking
60%
Wet braking
58%
+2
Wet circle cornering
29%
Wet handling
29%
Dry handling
20%
Test results
MOTOR2026235/55 R18#2(Recommended)
TYREREVIEWS2026225/45 R17#7(-)
AUTOBILD2026245/45 R19#19(Satisfactory)
AUTOBILD2026245/45 R19#19(-)
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Price variants (1)
265/40 R20 104 Y £205
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265/40 R20 tyre test

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Best tyres in your size

Dry

1. Continental SportContact 7
92%
2. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
91%
3. Michelin Pilot Sport 4S
84%
4. Bridgestone Potenza Sport
81%
5. Hankook Ventus Prime 4
79%
6. Bridgestone Turanza T005
78%
7. Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
77%
8. Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
73%
9. Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
70%
10. Falken e.Ziex
67%
11. Vredestein Ultrac Pro
67%
12. Falken Azenis FK520
64%
13. GoodYear Eagle F1 Supersport
62%
14. Kumho Ecsta PS71
58%
15. Continental EcoContact 6
50%

Wet

1. Continental SportContact 7
78%
2. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
77%
3. Bridgestone Potenza Sport
77%
4. Kumho Ecsta PS71
73%
5. Bridgestone Turanza T005
72%
6. Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
72%
7. Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
70%
8. Hankook Ventus Prime 4
65%
9. Vredestein Ultrac Pro
62%
10. Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
62%
11. GoodYear Eagle F1 Supersport
60%
12. Michelin Pilot Sport 4S
56%
13. Falken Azenis FK520
52%
14. Falken E.Ziex
52%
15. Kleber Dynaxer HP5
47%

Comfort

1. Vredestein Ultrac Pro
84%
2. Falken Azenis FK520
80%
3. Continental EcoContact 6
79%
4. Kleber Dynaxer HP5
77%
5. Falken e.Ziex
69%
6. Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
65%
7. Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
65%
8. Michelin Pilot Sport 4S
60%
9. Continental SportContact 7
56%
10. Hankook Ventus Prime 4
53%
11. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
48%
12. Bridgestone Potenza Sport
39%
13. Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
38%
14. Kumho Ecsta PS71
38%
15. GoodYear Eagle F1 Supersport
37%

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Customer reviews

1222 customer reviews for tyres in this size
Bridgestone Turanza T005 3.1/5 (151) Pirelli P ZERO 2.8/5 (134) GoodYear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 3.6/5 (134) Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 3.5/5 (134) Michelin Primacy 4 3.4/5 (134) Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3.7/5 (134) Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S 3.6/5 (132) Bridgestone Potenza Sport 3.6/5 (119) Kumho Ecsta PS71 3.4/5 (76) Continental SportContact 7 3.9/5 (74)

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Did you know ...?

265/40 R20 doesn't belong to the most popular dimensions for summer tyres - there are 8 tyre models available, which can be compared to 160/70 R17, 205/40 R17, 195/40 R17. Let's break down the sizing - 40 is height of the tyre, which is calculated as 40% of the tyre width (265mm), which means the sidewall height has 106 mm. The wheel diameter is R20, which means it fits to a 20 inch/508mm diameter wheel. The total circumference of the tyre is 2261.95 mm, which is very similar to 235/45 R20(2260.38 mm), 265/35 R21(2258.49 mm), 225/70 R16(2266.34 mm), 265/30 R22(2255.04 mm), 235/50 R19(2254.41 mm), 195/55 R20(2269.8 mm), 235/55 R18(2248.44 mm). There are multiple speed indexes available for summer tyres in 265/40 R20: H(210km/h), V(240km/h), W(270km/h), Y(300km/h). The same goes for weight indexes: 104, 107.

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