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295/45 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 |
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 |
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
- Exceptional handling on the wet
- Short braking distance on dry roads
- Great handling on dry roads
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| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
9 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/40 R18 | Satisfactory |
9 | 2023 | Sport Auto | 225/40 R18 | Satisfactory |
10 | 2023 | Tyre Reviews | 225/45 R18 | - |
17 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | Conditionally recommended |
20 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | - |
7 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/60 R18 | Satisfactory |
7 | 2023 | Automotorsport | 255/45 R20 | Satisfactory |
295/45 R20 tyre test
Best tyres in your size
Wet
Wet braking, Wet handling, Wet circle cornering, …
Dry
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Noise
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Price
295/45 R20
295/45 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. | Pirelli SCORPION WINTER! Newer model available: Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2 | Premium | £386 114 V | ||||
| 2. | Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV | Premium | £414 114 V + 1 | ||||
| 3. | Falken EUROWINTER HS01 SUV | Upper-middle | £270 114 V |
Did you know ...?
295/45 R20 doesn't belong to the most popular dimensions for winter tyres - there are 2 tyre models available, which can be compared to 155/60 R15, 170/60 R17, 160/60 R14. Let's break down the sizing - 45 is height of the tyre, which is calculated as 45% of the tyre width (295mm), which means the sidewall height has 132.75 mm. The wheel diameter is R20, which means it fits to a 20 inch/508mm diameter wheel. The total circumference of the tyre is 2430.02 mm, which is very similar to 245/75 R16(2431.28 mm), 265/50 R20(2428.45 mm), 265/55 R19(2431.91 mm), 245/70 R17(2434.11 mm), 265/45 R21(2425 mm), 215/85 R16(2425 mm), 265/60 R18(2435.36 mm). There are multiple speed indexes available for winter tyres in 295/45 R20: Q(160km/h), V(240km/h). The same goes for weight indexes: 114.