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 |
Bridgestone Turanza 6
The Turanza 6 is quite a new addition to Bridgestone’s lineup, being introduced in 2023. Featuring the new ENLITEN technology, it should be lighter and have positive effect on fuel efficiency. In the tests, the efficiency is confirmed alongside with higher mileage. That being said, it somehow lacks the performance of other premium tyres, so we would recommend it only when the price is lower.
- Low rolling resistance/low fuel consumption
- Longer braking distance on dry roads
- High drive-by noise levels
- Poor handling on the wet
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3 | 2024 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | Exemplary |
10 | 2024 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | - |
6 | 2024 | ADAC | 215/55 R17 | Satisfactory |
6 | 2024 | ACE | 225/45 R17 | Recommended |
9 | 2024 | Autozeitung | 225/45 R17 | Recommended for economical driving |
4 | 2024 | Automotorsport | 235/55 R18 | Good |
5 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | Good |
16 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | - |
2 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/65 R17 | Exemplary |
Pirelli P Zero PZ4
The P Zero range is with us for a long time, also being a favorite choice for car manufacturers as first equipment. It’s a good, well balanced and enjoyable tyre. It tends to get quite a few mid-life updates so make sure you get the latest one.
- Short braking distance on dry roads
- Exceptional handling on the wet
- Short braking distance on wet roads
- High rolling resistance/high fuel consumption
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
20 | 2025 | Autobild | 225/40 R18 | - |
4 | 2023 | Autozeitung | 235/35 R19 | Highly recommended |
2 | 2023 | Gute-Fahrt | 235/35 R19 | Very good - |
11 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | Satisfactory |
5 | 2023 | ACE | 225/45 R18 | Highly recommended |
3 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | - |
5 | 2023 | SportAuto | 225/40 R18 | Very good |
3 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/40 R18 | Outstanding |
4 | 2022 | Sportauto | 235/35 R19 | Good |
7 | 2021 | Tyre Reviews | 225/40 R18 | Recommended |
3 | 2021 | Autozeitung | 225/40 R18 | Highly recommended |
2 | 2017 | EVO | 225/40 R18 | - |
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%
7.
Bridgestone Turanza 6
55%
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.
Bridgestone Turanza 6
57%
6.
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
57%
7.
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%
6.
Bridgestone Turanza 6
47%
Economy
1.
Bridgestone Turanza 6
91%
2.
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
86%
3.
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
71%
4.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
68%
5.
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
60%
6.
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
40%
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Did you know ...?
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.
