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265/40 R20 - Best winter tyres 2026 - market overview, tests, reviews

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Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
Hankook

Winter i*cept evo3 W330

9.6
£256
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Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
MichelinPremium
Pilot Alpin 5
AUTOBILD'25#1SPORTAUTO'25#1AUTOZEITUNG'25#2
10.0
Price from£243
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 handling - objective
38%
Ice lateral guidance
33%
Price/value
8%
Test results
AUTOBILD2025225/40 R18#1(Exemplary)
SPORTAUTO2025275/35 R19#1(Outstanding)
AUTOZEITUNG2025245/45 R19#2(Highly recommended)
ADAC2025225/40 R18#2(Good)
AUTOBILD2025225/40 R18#2(-)
AUTOBILD2024235/35 R19#1(Exemplary)
AUTOBILD2024245/45 R18#1(Exemplary)
TYREREVIEWS2024235/35 R19#1(Test winner)
AUTOBILD2023225/45 R18#1(Test winner)
TYREREVIEWS2023225/45 R18#1(Test winner)
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265/40 R20 104 H XL
C B 71dB
£243
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£243
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£323
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265/40 R20 104 W MO1
B C 71dB
£290
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265/40 R20 104 W
B C 69dB
£306
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£306
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£318
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Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
GoodyearPremium
UltraGrip Performance 3
ADAC'25#1AUTOBILD'25#1AUTOZEITUNG'25#1
9.5
Price from£246
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
#5
2026
theTire Lab.comRecommended#5 Winter tires 2026
Performance
Dry driving behavior
100%
Wet side guide
100%
Gravel traction
91%
+27
Interior noise
63%
Rolling resistance
60%
Price/value
53%
Test results
ADAC2025225/40 R18#1(Good)
AUTOBILD2025215/55 R17#1(Exemplary)
AUTOZEITUNG2025245/45 R19#1(Highly recommended)
REIFENTESTER2025215/55 R17#2(Good)
AUTOEXPRESS2025225/45 R17#2(-)
SPORTAUTO2025275/35 R19#3(Very good)
AUTOBILD2025225/40 R18#3(-)
AUTOBILD2025235/50 R19#4(Good)
AUTOBILD2025225/40 R18#5(Good)
ADAC2024215/55 R17#1(Good)
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265/40 R20 104 W
C C 71dB
£246
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£336
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Bridgestone Blizzak 6
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Blizzak 6
AUTOBILD'25#1SPORTAUTO'25#2AUTOEXPRESS'25#3
9.2
Price from£280
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.
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#8
2026
theTire Lab.comRecommended#8 Winter tires 2026
Performance
Snow safety
100%
Lateral guidance on snow
96%
Gravel traction
91%
+26
Exterior noise
52%
Price/value
34%
Interior noise
29%
Test results
AUTOBILD2025235/50 R19#1(Test winner)
SPORTAUTO2025275/35 R19#2(Very good)
AUTOEXPRESS2025225/45 R17#3(-)
REIFENTESTER2025215/55 R17#3(Good)
AUTOBILD2025225/40 R18#3(Exemplary)
ADAC2025225/40 R18#3(Good)
AUTOZEITUNG2025245/45 R19#4(Highly recommended)
AUTOBILD2025225/40 R18#6(-)
AUTOMOTORSPORT2025215/55 R17#6(Very good)
AUTOBILD2025215/55 R17#7(Good)
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265/40 R20 104 W
B B 72dB
£280
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Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
ContinentalPremium
WinterContact TS 870 P
REIFENTESTER'25#1AUTOMOTORSPORT'25#1AUTOBILD'25#1
9.4
Price from£287
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
#7
2026
theTire Lab.comRecommended#7 Winter tires 2026
Performance
Dry handling - objective
93%
Rolling resistance
92%
Mud traction
91%
+26
Gravel traction
46%
Sand traction
46%
Price/value
4%
Test results
REIFENTESTER2025215/55 R17#1(Good)
AUTOMOTORSPORT2025215/55 R17#1(Outstanding)
AUTOBILD2025235/50 R19#1(Exemplary)
AUTOBILD2025215/55 R17#3(Exemplary)
AUTOZEITUNG2025245/45 R19#5(Highly recommended)
ADAC2025225/40 R18#6(Good)
AUTOBILD2025225/40 R18#7(Good)
AUTOBILD2025225/40 R18#13(-)
AUTOZEITUNG2024215/55 R17#2(Highly recommended)
STRAßENVERKEHR2024235/55 R18#2(Very good)
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265/40 R20 104 V BSW XL
B C 71dB
£287
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Continental WinterContact 8 S
ContinentalPremium
WinterContact 8 S
SPORTAUTO'25#5
7.8
Price from£300
Performance
Dry handling
100%
Rolling resistance
100%
Snow cornering
80%
+13
Aquaplaning - cross
20%
Wet handling - objective
0%
Wet handling
0%
Test results
SPORTAUTO2025275/35 R19#5(Good)
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265/40 R20 104 W XL EVc
B B 73dB
£300
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Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
HankookUpper-middle
Winter i*cept evo3 W330
SPORTAUTO'25#4ADAC'25#5AUTOBILD'25#6
8.7
Price from£256
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
#13
2026
theTire Lab.comRecommended#13 Winter tires 2026
Performance
Aquaplaning - cross
96%
Gravel traction
91%
Snow handling - objective
90%
+19
Wet handling - objective
50%
Dry steering response
41%
Exterior noise
13%
Test results
SPORTAUTO2025275/35 R19#4(Very good)
ADAC2025225/40 R18#5(Good)
AUTOBILD2025225/40 R18#6(Good)
AUTOBILD2025225/40 R18#14(-)
TYREREVIEWS2024235/35 R19#4(Recommended)
AUTOBILD2024245/45 R18#5(Exemplary)
AUTOBILD2024235/35 R19#6(Good)
AUTOBILD2023225/40 R18#4(Exemplary)
TYREREVIEWS2023225/45 R18#4(Highly recommended)
AUTOBILD2023225/45 R18#6(Good)
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265/40 R20 104 W
B C 73dB
£256
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Falken Eurowinter HS02 Pro
FalkenUpper-middle
Eurowinter HS02 Pro
AUTOBILD'25#9AUTOBILD'25#9AUTOBILD'25#20
6.6
Price from£205
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
Dry braking
74%
Wet handling - objective
68%
Exterior noise
68%
+20
Gravel traction
18%
Mud traction
18%
Snow handling - objective
9%
Test results
AUTOBILD2025215/55 R17#9(Good)
AUTOBILD2025235/50 R19#9(Sufficient)
AUTOBILD2025225/40 R18#20(Satisfactory)
AUTOBILD2025225/40 R18#20(-)
STRAßENVERKEHR2024235/55 R18#8(Good)
AUTOBILD2024245/45 R18#10(Satisfactory)
AUTOMOTORSPORT2023255/45 R20#7(Satisfactory)
AUTOBILD2023225/60 R18#7(Satisfactory)
SPORTAUTO2023225/40 R18#9(Satisfactory)
AUTOBILD2023225/40 R18#9(Satisfactory)
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Price variants (1)
265/40 R20 104 V £205
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265/40 R20 tyre test

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Best tyres in your size

Dry

1. Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
92%
2. Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
78%
3. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
77%
4. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
71%
5. Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
70%
6. Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
69%
7. Imperial SnowDragon UHP
64%
8. Bridgestone Blizzak 6
64%

Wet

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
87%
2. Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
76%
3. Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
75%
4. Bridgestone Blizzak 6
70%
5. Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
70%
6. Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
67%
7. Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
49%
8. Imperial SnowDragon UHP
29%

Snow

1. Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
87%
2. Bridgestone Blizzak 6
73%
3. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
68%
4. Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
68%
5. Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
67%
6. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
66%
7. Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
31%
8. Imperial SnowDragon UHP
29%

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Customer reviews

316 customer reviews for tyres in this size
Bridgestone Turanza T005 3.4/5 (174) Dunlop SP WINTER SPORT 3D 3.5/5 (37) Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 3.8/5 (28) Continental WinterContact TS 870 P 4/5 (26) GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 3.9/5 (14) Yokohama BluEarth winter V905 3.8/5 (14) Pirelli P Zero Winter 3.6/5 (9) Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro 3.7/5 (6) Kumho WinterCraft WP72 2/5 (4) Gripmax Status Pro Winter 3.2/5 (4)

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Did you know ...?

265/40 R20 doesn't belong to the most popular dimensions for winter tyres - there are 12 tyre models available, which can be compared to 165/60 R15, 185/55 R14, 170/60 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), 225/65 R17(2275.46 mm). There are multiple speed indexes available for winter tyres in 265/40 R20: H(210km/h), V(240km/h), W(270km/h). The same goes for weight indexes: 104.

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