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305/40 R20 - Best summer tyres 2024 - market overview, tests, reviews
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Best summer tyres in tests (2024)
1. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
Tested 3x in 2024, 5x in total.
Test results:
- Test winner - AUTOBILD 2023 225/65 R17
- Recommended by AUTOBILD 2024 235/55 R19
- Recommended by AUTOMOTORSPORT 2023 255/45 R20
Pluses:
- Very good aquaplaning resistance
- Short braking distance on wet roads
- Great handling on dry roads
- Short braking distance on dry roads
- Exceptional handling on the wet
Minuses:
- -
2. Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
Tested 5x in 2024, 11x in total.
Test results:
- Recommended by GUTEFAHRT 2023 235/35 R19
- Recommended by AUTOZEITUNG 2023 235/35 R19
- Recommended by SPORTAUTO 2023 225/40 R18
- Recommended by ACE 2023 225/45 R18
Pluses:
- Short braking distance on dry roads
- Exceptional handling on the wet
- Great handling on dry roads
- Short braking distance on wet roads
- Very good aquaplaning resistance
Minuses:
- -
3. Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 SUV K127A
Tested 2x in 2024, 4x in total.
Test results:
- Recommended by AUTOMOTORSPORT 2024 235/55 R18
- Recommended by AUTOBILD 2024 235/55 R19
Pluses:
- Short braking distance on wet roads
- Great handling on dry roads
- Short braking distance on dry roads
- Exceptional handling on the wet
- Very good aquaplaning resistance
Minuses:
- -
305/40 R20 tyre test
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305/40 R20
305/40 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. | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 Suv | Premium | £403 112 Y | ||||
| 2. | Pirelli P ZERO lx. | Premium | £326 112 Y | ||||
| 3. | Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 SUV K127A | Premium | £255 112 W | ||||
| 4. | Continental SportContact 5P | Premium | £354 112 Y | ||||
| 5. | Pirelli P ZERO | Premium | £369 112 Y | ||||
| 6. | Bridgestone Dueler H/P Sport | Premium | £225 112 Y + 1 |
Did you know ...?
305/40 R20 doesn't belong to the most popular dimensions for summer tyres - there are 3 tyre models available, which can be compared to 155/60 R15, 170/60 R17, 160/60 R14. Let's break down the sizing - 40 is height of the tyre, which is calculated as 40% of the tyre width (305mm), which means the sidewall height has 122 mm. The wheel diameter is R20, which means it fits to a 20 inch/508mm diameter wheel. The total circumference of the tyre is 2362.48 mm, which is very similar to 265/70 R15(2362.48 mm), 245/60 R18(2359.96 mm), 245/50 R20(2365.62 mm), 275/40 R21(2366.88 mm), 245/65 R17(2357.14 mm), 245/70 R16(2354.31 mm), 275/45 R20(2373.47 mm). There are multiple speed indexes available for summer tyres in 305/40 R20: V(240km/h), W(270km/h), Y(300km/h). The same goes for weight indexes: 112.
Runflat
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