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245/50 R20 - Best winter tyres 2024 - market overview, tests, reviews
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Best winter tyres in tests (2024)
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Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
- Low drive-by noise levels
- Great handling on snow
- Exceptional traction on snow
- Short braking distance on dry roads
- Short braking distance on snow
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| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/60 R18 | Test winner |
3 | 2023 | ARBÖ | 235/55 R18 | Recommended |
2 | 2023 | Tyre Reviews | 235/60 R18 | Highly recommended |
3 | 2023 | Automotorsport | 255/45 R20 | Very good |
2 | 2021 | Autobild | 235/55 R18 | Exemplary |
2 | 2021 | Autozeitung | 235/55 R18 | Highly recommended |
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
- Low rolling resistance/low fuel consumption
- Very good aquaplaning resistance
- Exceptional handling on the wet
- Low drive-by noise levels
- Exceptional traction on snow
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| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
4 | 2023 | Automotorsport | 255/45 R20 | Very good |
1 | 2023 | Tyre Reviews | 235/60 R18 | Test winner |
4 | 2023 | ARBÖ | 235/55 R18 | Recommended |
1 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/60 R18 | Test winner |
7 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | - |
3 | 2023 | Tyre Reviews | 225/45 R18 | Highly recommended |
3 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | Exemplary |
4 | 2023 | Sport Auto | 225/40 R18 | Very good |
3 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/40 R18 | Exemplary |
4 | 2023 | ADAC | 205/60 R16 | Good |
2 | 2022 | AutoMotorSport | 245/45 R19 | Very good |
3 | 2022 | Autobild | 245/40 R19 | Exemplary |
8 | 2022 | Autobild | 215/55 R17 | Good |
2 | 2022 | Autobild | 215/55 R17 | - |
1 | 2021 | Tyre Reviews | 225/40 R18 | Test winner |
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV
- Low drive-by noise levels
- Great handling on snow
- Exceptional traction on snow
- Short braking distance on dry roads
- Short braking distance on snow
- -
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/60 R18 | Test winner |
3 | 2023 | ARBÖ | 235/55 R18 | Recommended |
2 | 2023 | Tyre Reviews | 235/60 R18 | Highly recommended |
3 | 2023 | Automotorsport | 255/45 R20 | Very good |
2 | 2021 | Autobild | 235/55 R18 | Exemplary |
2 | 2021 | Autozeitung | 235/55 R18 | Highly recommended |
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
- Exceptional handling on the wet
- Short braking distance on wet roads
- Very good aquaplaning resistance
- Short braking distance on dry roads
- Exceptional traction on snow
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| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
6 | 2023 | Automotorsport | 255/45 R20 | Good |
5 | 2023 | Sport Auto | 225/40 R18 | Good |
7 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/40 R18 | Good |
5 | 2023 | ADAC | 225/45 R17 | Satisfactory |
7 | 2023 | Autoexpress | 225/45 R17 | - |
8 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | Good |
8 | 2023 | Tyre Reviews | 225/45 R18 | - |
17 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | - |
5 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/60 R18 | Good |
20 | 2022 | Autobild | 215/55 R17 | - |
4 | 2022 | Autoklub ČR | 225/45 R17 | - |
5 | 2022 | Autozeitung | 225/45 R17 | Highly recommended |
6 | 2022 | Tyre Reviews | 225/45 R17 | - |
6 | 2022 | Autobild | 245/40 R19 | Satisfactory |
3 | 2022 | AutoMotorSport | 245/45 R19 | Very good |
12 | 2022 | Autobild | 215/55 R17 | Good |
4 | 2021 | Autozeitung | 235/55 R18 | Highly recommended |
4 | 2021 | Autobild | 235/55 R18 | Good |
8 | 2021 | ADAC | 225/50 R17 | Satisfactory |
3 | 2021 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | Exemplary |
5 | 2020 | Autobild | 225/40 R18 | Exemplary |
3 | 2020 | AutoMotorSport | 225/50 R17 | Very good |
8 | 2020 | ACE | 225/50 R17 | Recommended |
4 | 2020 | Autobild | 225/55 R17 | Exemplary |
5 | 2020 | ADAC | 235/55 R17 | Satisfactory |
6 | 2020 | Autobild | 245/45 R18 | - |
12 | 2020 | Autobild | 245/45 R18 | Good |
2 | 2019 | Autobild | 255/35 R19 | Exemplary |
6 | 2019 | Autobild | 225/45 R17 | - |
6 | 2019 | Autobild | 225/45 R17 | Exemplary |
3 | 2019 | Automotorsport | 215/55 R17 | Very good |
1 | 2018 | Sportscars | 245/45 R18 | Exemplary |
245/50 R20 tyre test
Best tyres in your size
Wet
Wet braking, Wet handling, Wet circle cornering, …
Dry
Dry braking, Dry handling, Dry steering response, …
Noise
Interior noise, Exterior noise
Costs
Mileage, Fuel consumption, Rolling resistance, …
Price
245/50 R20
245/50 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. | GoodYear UltraGrip Performance SUV Gen-1 | Premium | £243 105 V | ||||
| 2. | Pirelli SCORPION WINTER! Newer model available: Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2 | Premium | £218 105 H | ||||
| 3. | Continental WinterContact TS 870 P | Premium | £220 105 H | ||||
| 4. | Nokian WR SUV 4 | Upper-middle | £214 102 V |
Did you know ...?
245/50 R20 doesn't belong to the most popular dimensions for winter tyres - there are 4 tyre models available, which can be compared to 155/60 R15, 170/60 R17, 160/60 R14. Let's break down the sizing - 50 is height of the tyre, which is calculated as 50% of the tyre width (245mm), which means the sidewall height has 122.5 mm. The wheel diameter is R20, which means it fits to a 20 inch/508mm diameter wheel. The total circumference of the tyre is 2365.62 mm, which is very similar to 275/40 R21(2366.88 mm), 265/70 R15(2362.48 mm), 245/60 R18(2359.96 mm), 275/45 R20(2373.47 mm), 245/65 R17(2357.14 mm), 245/70 R16(2354.31 mm), 315/30 R22(2349.28 mm). There are multiple speed indexes available for winter tyres in 245/50 R20: H(210km/h), R(170km/h), T(190km/h), V(240km/h). The same goes for weight indexes: 102, 105, 110.