255/40 R20 - Best summer tyres 2025 - market overview, tests, reviews
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Best summer tyres in tests (2025)
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Bridgestone Potenza Sport
We really like the new Potenza Sport, as it’s more sporty and dynamic than the usual tyre in this category, but still perfectly usable and safe for everyday driving, which makes it unique. It’s rolling resistance, mileage and overall comfort are also on a good level, except for a slighty higher noise.
- Exceptional handling on the wet
- Short braking distance on wet roads
- Great handling on dry roads
- Short braking distance on dry roads
- Excellent steering response on dry roads
- High rolling resistance/high fuel consumption
- High drive-by noise levels
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
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1 | 2025 | Autobild | 225/40 R18 | - |
4 | 2024 | Autobild | 265/35 R19 | Good |
1 | 2024 | Autobild | 225/55 R17 | Exemplary |
3 | 2024 | Autobild | 235/55 R19 | Good |
5 | 2023 | Tyre Reviews | 225/40 R18 | Recommended |
5 | 2023 | Automotorsport | 255/45 R20 | Very good |
3 | 2023 | Gute-Fahrt | 235/35 R19 | Good + |
2 | 2023 | Autozeitung | 235/35 R19 | Test winner |
4 | 2023 | ACE | 225/45 R18 | Highly recommended |
6 | 2023 | SportAuto | 225/40 R18 | Very good |
2 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/40 R18 | Outstanding |
5 | 2022 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | Good |
3 | 2022 | Tyre Reviews | 255/35 R19 | Recommended |
6 | 2022 | Autobild | 245/40 R19 | Good |
3 | 2022 | Sportauto | 235/35 R19 | Very good |
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
The Pilot Sport range from Michelin is now almost legendary, with the Cup variants being the fastest road legal tyres available. But the ‚ordinary‘ Pilot Sport 5 not as spory as it’s name suggest - it’s incredibly well balanced, with the priority being low rolling resistance and high mileage over sporty handling. It’s still a Michelin tire, so higher price is to be expected.
- Great handling on dry roads
- Short braking distance on dry roads
- Short braking distance on wet roads
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| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
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2 | 2025 | Autobild | 225/40 R18 | - |
2 | 2024 | Sportauto | 215/40 R18 | Very good |
2 | 2023 | Tyre Reviews | 225/40 R18 | Highly recommended |
3 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/40 R18 | Outstanding |
2 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | Outstanding |
3 | 2023 | ACE | 225/45 R18 | Highly recommended |
6 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | - |
5 | 2023 | Autozeitung | 235/35 R19 | Highly recommended |
1 | 2022 | Tyre Reviews | 225/45 R17 | Test winner |
Bridgestone Turanza T005
The Turanza T005 was introduced in 2018, but still stands as a great tyre, offered in incredible 350 different sizes. It’s universal also in it’s properties - it’s a balanced mix of wet and dry performance with above-average rolling resistance.
- Short braking distance on dry roads
- Exceptional handling on the wet
- Great handling on dry roads
- Low rolling resistance/low fuel consumption
- Very good aquaplaning resistance
- High drive-by noise levels
- Low mileage
- Bad value for the money
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
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3 | 2024 | Sportauto | 215/40 R18 | Very good |
4 | 2023 | ADAC | 205/55 R16 | Good |
3 | 2023 | Autoklub ČR | 205/55 R16 | - |
3 | 2023 | Tyre Reviews | 205/55 R16 | Highly recommended |
2 | 2022 | AutoMotorSport | 245/45 R19 | Very good |
1 | 2022 | Autozeitung | 215/55 R17 | Highly recommended |
1 | 2022 | Autobild | 215/55 R17 | - |
4 | 2022 | Promobil | 235/55 R17 | Recommended |
3 | 2022 | ADAC | 215/60 R16 | Good |
2 | 2022 | ADAC | 185/65 R15 | Good |
4 | 2022 | Autobild | 215/55 R17 | Good |
3 | 2021 | ADAC | 205/55 R16 | Good |
4 | 2021 | ADAC | 225/50 R17 | Good |
3 | 2021 | Autobild | 215/60 R17 | Exemplary |
5 | 2021 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | Exemplary |
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Turanza T005 AO XL B-Silent
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£208
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Bridgestone Turanza T005 ( 255/40 R20 101Y XL AO, B-Silent )
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£229
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Turanza T005 XL B-Silent MO-S
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£212
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Bridgestone Turanza T005 ( 255/40 R20 101Y XL B-Silent, MO-S )
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£227
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Bridgestone Turanza T005 EXT ( 255/40 R20 101Y XL B-Silent, MOE-S, runflat )
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£221
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Turanza T005 MOExtended XL B-Silent
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£237
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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 |
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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 |
Firestone Roadhawk 2
Firestone, the affordable brand belonging to the Bridgestone group, has a fresh addition to their lineup - the Roadhawk 2. And it seems like it’s set off for success - it offers the Bridgestone’s ENLITEN technology, which makes the rolling resistance and mileage exceptional for a budget tyre and it combines it with safe behavior on wet and dry.
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| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
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5 | 2024 | Autozeitung | 225/45 R17 | Highly recommended |
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 |
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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 | - |
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Pirelli P Zero PZ4 SC ( 255/40 R20 101Y XL AO, PNCS )
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£216
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P Zero PZ4 Sports Car XL AO NCS
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£218
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P Zero PZ4 Sports Car XL
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£269
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Pirelli P Zero PZ4 SC ( 255/40 ZR20 (101Y) XL A6A )
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£302
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Pirelli P Zero PZ4 SC ( 255/40 R20 101Y XL AO1, PNCS )
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£199
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P Zero PZ4 Sports Car XL PNCS
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£211
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Pirelli P Zero PZ4 SC Run Flat ( 255/40 R20 101Y XL MOE-S, PNCS, runflat )
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£259
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Pirelli P Zero PZ4 SC Run Flat ( 255/40 R20 101Y XL MOE-S, PNCS, runflat ) | In stock | Free shipping | £259 |
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P Zero PZ4 Sports Car MOExtended XL NCS RunFlat
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£261
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Cars with 255/40 R20 tyres
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Best tyres in your size
Dry
1.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
92%
2.
Yokohama Advan Sport V107
81%
3.
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
81%
4.
Bridgestone Turanza T005
78%
5.
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
73%
6.
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
72%
7.
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
70%
8.
GoodYear Eagle F1 Supersport
70%
9.
Falken Azenis FK520
68%
10.
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
60%
Wet
1.
Uniroyal RainSport 5
81%
2.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
80%
3.
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
78%
4.
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
77%
5.
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
72%
6.
Bridgestone Turanza T005
72%
7.
Semperit Speed-Life 3
68%
8.
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
64%
9.
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
62%
10.
Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport
61%
Comfort
1.
Semperit Speed-Life 3
75%
2.
Falken Azenis FK520
73%
3.
Uniroyal RainSport 5
71%
4.
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
67%
5.
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
65%
6.
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
60%
7.
Bridgestone Turanza 6
47%
8.
Yokohama Advan Sport V107
39%
9.
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
38%
10.
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
37%
Economy
1.
Bridgestone Turanza T005
94%
2.
Bridgestone Turanza 6
91%
3.
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
75%
4.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
68%
5.
Semperit Speed-Life 3
60%
6.
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
60%
7.
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
59%
8.
Falken Azenis FK520
51%
9.
Uniroyal RainSport 5
51%
10.
GoodYear Eagle F1 Supersport
46%
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Did you know ...?
255/40 R20 doesn't belong to the most popular dimensions for summer tyres - there are 35 tyre models available, which can be compared to 205/45 R17, 195/75 R16, 225/70 R15. Let's break down the sizing - 40 is height of the tyre, which is calculated as 40% of the tyre width (255mm), which means the sidewall height has 102 mm. The wheel diameter is R20, which means it fits to a 20 inch/508mm diameter wheel. The total circumference of the tyre is 2236.81 mm, which is very similar to 235/65 R16(2236.5 mm), 255/45 R19(2237.13 mm), 215/65 R17(2234.61 mm), 285/40 R19(2232.42 mm), 235/60 R17(2242.47 mm), 205/75 R16(2242.78 mm), 295/35 R20(2244.67 mm). There are multiple speed indexes available for summer tyres in 255/40 R20: T(190km/h), V(240km/h), W(270km/h), Y(300km/h). The same goes for weight indexes: 97, 101, 104. You can find 255/40 R20 on 12 car models - mainly Audi, ALPINA, Aston Martin, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan.
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