215/45 R20 - Best summer tyres 2025 - market overview, tests, reviews
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Hankook Ventus Prime 4
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.
- Exceptional handling on the wet
- Short braking distance on dry roads
- Great handling on dry roads
- Below average aquaplaning resistance
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3 | 2024 | Autobild | 225/55 R17 | Exemplary |
8 | 2024 | ADAC | 215/55 R17 | Satisfactory |
6 | 2024 | Vibilagare | 215/55 R17 | - |
8 | 2024 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | Good |
4 | 2024 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | - |
5 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/65 R17 | Exemplary |
9 | 2023 | Autoklub ČR | 205/55 R16 | - |
9 | 2023 | ADAC | 205/55 R16 | Good |
7 | 2023 | Tyre Reviews | 205/55 R16 | Recommended |
2 | 2022 | Autobild | 215/55 R17 | - |
2 | 2022 | Autobild | 215/55 R17 | Exemplary |
215/45 R20 tyre test Personalize
Best tyres in your size
Dry
1.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
92%
2.
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
79%
3.
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
76%
4.
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
72%
5.
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
70%
6.
Michelin e.Primacy
70%
Wet
1.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
80%
2.
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
74%
3.
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
72%
4.
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
62%
5.
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
57%
6.
Michelin e.Primacy
31%
Comfort
1.
Michelin e.Primacy
86%
2.
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
67%
3.
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
65%
4.
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
54%
5.
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
54%
Economy
1.
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
86%
2.
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
71%
3.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
68%
4.
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
60%
5.
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
40%
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215/45 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 - 45 is height of the tyre, which is calculated as 45% of the tyre width (215mm), which means the sidewall height has 96.75 mm. The wheel diameter is R20, which means it fits to a 20 inch/508mm diameter wheel. The total circumference of the tyre is 2203.83 mm, which is very similar to 245/55 R17(2203.2 mm), 225/60 R17(2204.77 mm), 245/50 R18(2206.03 mm), 275/35 R20(2200.69 mm), 275/40 R19(2207.28 mm), 245/45 R19(2208.85 mm), 155/70 R19(2197.86 mm). There are multiple speed indexes available for summer tyres in 215/45 R20: T(190km/h), W(270km/h), Y(300km/h). The same goes for weight indexes: 95.
215/45 R20 tire tests
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