235/55 R20 - Best winter tyres 2025 - market overview, tests, reviews
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Best winter tyres in tests (2025)
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Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV
If you enjoy sporty driving in winter conditions, the PA5 SUV is the go-to tyre. It's usually the best in the snow in all the tests, while maintaining balance and safety in other conditions. Only downside is high rolling resistance, which is why it hasn't won all the tests it was in.
- Low drive-by noise levels
- Exceptional traction on snow
- Short braking distance on dry roads
- Short braking distance on snow
- Great handling on dry roads
- High rolling resistance/high fuel consumption
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 2024 | STRAßENVERKEHR | 235/55 R18 | Very good |
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
Continental winter tires have been winning tire tests for many years, and the 870P is no exception. The “P” stands for performance, but don’t be mistaken, its rolling resistance is also praised, making it ideal for EVs. A well-balanced tire.
- Low rolling resistance/low fuel consumption
- Very good aquaplaning resistance
- Exceptional handling on the wet
- Great handling on dry roads
- Low drive-by noise levels
- Low mileage
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
6 | 2024 | ADAC | 215/55 R17 | Satisfactory |
2 | 2024 | Autozeitung | 215/55 R17 | Highly recommended |
2 | 2024 | STRAßENVERKEHR | 235/55 R18 | Very good |
4 | 2024 | TYRE REVIEWS | 235/35 R19 | Recommended |
2 | 2024 | AUTOBILD | 245/45 R18 | Exemplary |
3 | 2024 | AUTOBILD | 235/35 R19 | Exemplary |
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 |
4 | 2023 | Sportauto | 225/40 R18 | Very good |
3 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/40 R18 | Exemplary |
4 | 2023 | ADAC | 205/60 R16 | Good |
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
A great winter tyre with balanced handling characteristics. Great in the wet, but slightly less durable than newer models.
- Very good aquaplaning resistance
- Short braking distance on wet roads
- Exceptional handling on the wet
- Exceptional traction on snow
- Low rolling resistance/low fuel consumption
- Low mileage
- Bad value for the money
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 2024 | Autozeitung | 215/55 R17 | Test winner |
5 | 2024 | AUTOBILD | 235/35 R19 | Good |
1 | 2023 | Tyre Reviews | 225/45 R18 | Test winner |
8 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/60 R18 | Conditionally recommended |
1 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | - |
10 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | Satisfactory |
2 | 2023 | Autoexpress | 225/45 R17 | Recommended |
5 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/40 R18 | Good |
1 | 2023 | Automotorsport | 255/45 R20 | Outstanding |
1 | 2023 | Sportauto | 225/40 R18 | Very good |
15 | 2023 | ADAC | 225/45 R17 | Satisfactory |
1 | 2023 | ARBÖ | 235/55 R18 | Highly recommended |
6 | 2023 | ADAC | 205/60 R16 | Good |
3 | 2023 | Tyre Reviews | 235/60 R18 | Highly recommended |
1 | 2022 | Autobild | 215/55 R17 | - |
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
Winter-focused tyre that is enjoyable to drive on snow, while being safe on wet and dry.
- Short braking distance on wet roads
- High rolling resistance/high fuel consumption
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
4 | 2024 | STRAßENVERKEHR | 235/55 R18 | Very good |
3 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/60 R18 | Exemplary |
7 | 2023 | ARBÖ | 235/55 R18 | Recommended |
6 | 2023 | Tyre Reviews | 235/60 R18 | Recommended |
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 X W330A
- Short braking distance on snow
- Great handling on snow
- Very good aquaplaning resistance
- Great handling on dry roads
- Exceptional traction on snow
- High drive-by noise levels
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5 | 2024 | STRAßENVERKEHR | 235/55 R18 | Very good |
6 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/60 R18 | Good |
2 | 2023 | ARBÖ | 235/55 R18 | Recommended |
3 | 2023 | Tyre Reviews | 235/60 R18 | Highly recommended |
6 | 2021 | Autobild | 235/55 R18 | Good |
9 | 2021 | Autozeitung | 235/55 R18 | - |
Falken Eurowinter HS02 Pro
EuroWinter HS02 is very good and quite sporty on dry and wet, but lacks some performance on the snow which is the reason for the not so good test results. Weaknesses in aquaplaning and rolling resistance doesn't help either.
- Short braking distance on dry roads
- Below average aquaplaning resistance
- High rolling resistance/high fuel consumption
- Worse traction on snow
- Longer braking distance on snow
- Inferior handling on snow
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
8 | 2024 | STRAßENVERKEHR | 235/55 R18 | Good |
10 | 2024 | AUTOBILD | 245/45 R18 | Satisfactory |
9 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/40 R18 | Satisfactory |
9 | 2023 | Sportauto | 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 |
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
EuroWinter HS02 is very good and quite sporty on dry and wet, but lacks some performance on the snow which is the reason for the not so good test results. Weaknesses in aquaplaning and rolling resistance doesn't help either.
- Short braking distance on dry roads
- Below average aquaplaning resistance
- High rolling resistance/high fuel consumption
- Worse traction on snow
- Longer braking distance on snow
- Inferior handling on snow
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
8 | 2024 | STRAßENVERKEHR | 235/55 R18 | Good |
10 | 2024 | AUTOBILD | 245/45 R18 | Satisfactory |
9 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/40 R18 | Satisfactory |
9 | 2023 | Sportauto | 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 |
235/55 R20 tyre test Personalize
Best tyres in your size
Dry
1.
Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
79%
2.
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
77%
3.
Yokohama BluEarth-Winter V906
76%
4.
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
70%
Wet
1.
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
87%
2.
Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
72%
3.
Yokohama BluEarth-Winter V906
60%
4.
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
50%
Snow
1.
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
66%
2.
Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
63%
3.
Yokohama BluEarth-Winter V906
35%
4.
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
28%
Comfort
1.
Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
73%
2.
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
61%
3.
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
61%
Economy
1.
Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
94%
2.
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
85%
3.
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 X W330A
61%
4.
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
44%
5.
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
36%
6.
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
33%
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Did you know ...?
235/55 R20 doesn't belong to the most popular dimensions for winter tyres - there are 7 tyre models available, which can be compared to 155/60 R15, 160/60 R18, 165/60 R14. Let's break down the sizing - 55 is height of the tyre, which is calculated as 55% of the tyre width (235mm), which means the sidewall height has 129.25 mm. The wheel diameter is R20, which means it fits to a 20 inch/508mm diameter wheel. The total circumference of the tyre is 2408.03 mm, which is very similar to 285/45 R20(2401.75 mm), 295/40 R21(2417.14 mm), 255/70 R16(2398.29 mm), 255/65 R17(2397.98 mm), 255/60 R18(2397.66 mm), 255/55 R19(2397.35 mm), 255/50 R20(2397.04 mm). There are multiple speed indexes available for winter tyres in 235/55 R20: H(210km/h), R(170km/h), T(190km/h), V(240km/h). The same goes for weight indexes: 102, 105, 110.
