255/45 R20 - Best winter tyres 2025 - market overview, tests, reviews

#1
Winter tires

Tests from 2024

235/35 R19 Rank: 1 (Exemplary)

235/35 R19 Rank: 1 (Test winner)

245/45 R18 Rank: 1 (Exemplary)

Tests from 2023

225/45 R18 Rank: 1 (Test winner)

225/40 R18 Rank: 1 (Test winner)

225/45 R18 Rank: 1 (Test winner)

225/45 R18 Rank: 2 (-)

225/40 R18 Rank: 3 (Very good)

Tests from 2022

245/45 R19 Rank: 1 (Very good)

245/40 R19 Rank: 4 (Good)

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

4.95/5

This is currently the best rated tyre we have and there is a reason for it - it combines sportiness on snow and dry and very good safety margins on the wet. It’s designed to maintain the joy of driving, even on winter tyres, but still manages to be safe at all times. 100% recommended.

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4.8/5

#4
Winter tires

Tests from 2024

235/55 R18 Rank: 1 (Very good)

Tests from 2023

225/60 R18 Rank: 1 (Test winner)

235/60 R18 Rank: 2 (Highly recommended)

235/55 R18 Rank: 3 (Recommended)

255/45 R20 Rank: 3 (Very good)

Tests from 2021

235/55 R18 Rank: 2 (Exemplary)

235/55 R18 Rank: 2 (Highly recommended)

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV

4.8/5

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.

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Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 ( 255/45 R20 105V XL, MO, SUV ) - In stock £324	Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 ( 255/45 R20 105V XL, MO, SUV )		In stock	Free shipping	£324	Buy mytyres.co.uk

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Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 ( 255/45 R20 105V XL *, SUV ) - In stock £321	Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 ( 255/45 R20 105V XL *, SUV )		In stock	Free shipping	£321	Buy mytyres.co.uk

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Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 ( 255/45 R20 105V XL, SUV ) - In stock £314	Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 ( 255/45 R20 105V XL, SUV )		In stock	Free shipping	£314	Buy mytyres.co.uk

4.5/5

#7
Winter tires

Tests from 2024

235/35 R19 Rank: 1 (Test winner)

Pirelli P Zero Winter 2

4.5/5

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Dry braking

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Pirelli P Zero Winter 2 ( 255/45 R20 105V XL * ) - In stock £303	Pirelli P Zero Winter 2 ( 255/45 R20 105V XL * )		In stock	Free shipping	£303	Buy mytyres.co.uk

4.85/5

#3
Winter tires

Tests from 2024

205/55 R16 Rank: 1 (-)

235/55 R18 Rank: 3 (Very good)

205/55 R16 Rank: 4 (Exemplary)

245/45 R18 Rank: 4 (Exemplary)

Bridgestone Blizzak 6

4.85/5

Blizzak has always been a winter tire focused on wet conditions, but with its sixth model, Bridgestone has promised improved snow performance and reduced rolling resistance. Early tests suggest they have delivered on these promises—Blizzak 6 is unmatched in wet conditions and excels on snow, making it ideal not just for city climates.

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Bridgestone Blizzak 6 ( 255/45 R20 105W XL Enliten / EV ) - In stock £253	Bridgestone Blizzak 6 ( 255/45 R20 105W XL Enliten / EV )		In stock	Free shipping	£253	Buy mytyres.co.uk

4.8/5

#5
Winter tires

Tests from 2024

215/55 R17 Rank: 1 (Good)

205/55 R16 Rank: 2 (Exemplary)

205/55 R16 Rank: 2 (Good)

245/45 R18 Rank: 2 (Exemplary)

235/35 R19 Rank: 2 (Exemplary)

215/55 R17 Rank: 3 (Recommended)

235/35 R19 Rank: 3 (Highly recommended)

205/55 R16 Rank: 9 (-)

Tests from 2023

225/40 R18 Rank: 1 (Test winner)

255/45 R20 Rank: 2 (Very good)

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

4.8/5

The UltraGrip Performance 3 is one of the best tyres we have seen in the tests and on top of that it's top discipline is snow performance while maintaining great properties on wet, which makes it a great candidate for snowy climates.

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Wet handling

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Aquaplaning - cross

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Aquaplaning - longitudal

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Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 ( 255/45 R20 105H XL *, EDR ) - In stock £325	Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 ( 255/45 R20 105H XL *, EDR )		In stock	Free shipping	£325	Buy mytyres.co.uk

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Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 ( 255/45 R20 105V XL EVR ) - In stock £262	Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 ( 255/45 R20 105V XL EVR )		In stock	Free shipping	£262	Buy mytyres.co.uk

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Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 ( 255/45 R20 105V XL *, EDR ) - In stock £262	Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 ( 255/45 R20 105V XL *, EDR )		In stock	Free shipping	£262	Buy mytyres.co.uk

4.7/5

#6
Winter tires

Tests from 2024

245/45 R18 Rank: 2 (Exemplary)

235/55 R18 Rank: 2 (Very good)

215/55 R17 Rank: 2 (Highly recommended)

235/35 R19 Rank: 3 (Exemplary)

235/35 R19 Rank: 4 (Recommended)

215/55 R17 Rank: 6 (Satisfactory)

Tests from 2023

235/60 R18 Rank: 1 (Test winner)

225/60 R18 Rank: 1 (Test winner)

225/40 R18 Rank: 3 (Exemplary)

225/45 R18 Rank: 3 (Exemplary)

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P

4.7/5

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.

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WinterContact TS 870 P - In stock £251	WinterContact TS 870 P		In stock	Free shipping	£251	Buy tyres.pneus.online.uk
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P ( 255/45 R20 101T EVc ) - In stock £262	Continental WinterContact TS 870 P ( 255/45 R20 101T EVc )		In stock	Free shipping	£262	Buy mytyres.co.uk

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WinterContact TS 870 P Conti-Seal - In stock £260	WinterContact TS 870 P Conti-Seal		In stock	Free shipping	£260	Buy tyres.pneus.online.uk
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P ( 255/45 R20 101T Conti Seal, EVc ) - In stock £282	Continental WinterContact TS 870 P ( 255/45 R20 101T Conti Seal, EVc )		In stock	Free shipping	£282	Buy mytyres.co.uk

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WinterContact TS 870 P XL FR - In stock £251	WinterContact TS 870 P XL FR		In stock	Free shipping	£251	Buy tyres.pneus.online.uk
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P ( 255/45 R20 105V XL EVc ) - In stock £269	Continental WinterContact TS 870 P ( 255/45 R20 105V XL EVc )		In stock	Free shipping	£269	Buy mytyres.co.uk

3.05/5

Tests from 2024

205/55 R16 Rank: 2 (-)

245/45 R18 Rank: 7 (Good)

215/55 R17 Rank: 12 (Sufficient)

205/55 R16 Rank: 15 (Satisfactory)

Tests from 2023

225/40 R18 Rank: 7 (Good)

225/45 R17 Rank: 9 (Satisfactory)

225/45 R18 Rank: 9 (-)

225/45 R18 Rank: 25 (-)

Tests from 2022

215/55 R17 Rank: 17 (Satisfactory)

215/55 R17 Rank: 19 (-)

Kumho Wintercraft WP52

3.05/5

The WinterCraft WP52 is an affordable winter tire with good safety qualities on snow and dry surfaces, but it has low aquaplaning resistance and tends to understeer in wet conditions.

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Kumho WinterCraft WP52 EV ( 255/45 R20 105V XL EV ) - In stock £223	Kumho WinterCraft WP52 EV ( 255/45 R20 105V XL EV )		In stock	Free shipping	£223	Buy mytyres.co.uk

4.4/5

#9
Winter tires

Tests from 2024

215/55 R17 Rank: 1 (Test winner)

235/35 R19 Rank: 5 (Good)

Tests from 2023

225/40 R18 Rank: 1 (Very good)

225/45 R18 Rank: 1 (-)

235/55 R18 Rank: 1 (Highly recommended)

255/45 R20 Rank: 1 (Outstanding)

225/45 R18 Rank: 1 (Test winner)

225/45 R17 Rank: 2 (Recommended)

235/60 R18 Rank: 3 (Highly recommended)

225/40 R18 Rank: 5 (Good)

Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005

4.4/5

A great winter tyre with balanced handling characteristics. Great in the wet, but slightly less durable than newer models.

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Aquaplaning - cross

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Interior noise

Snow traction

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Bridgestone Blizzak LM 005 ( 255/45 R20 101T (+), AO, B-Seal ) - In stock £274	Bridgestone Blizzak LM 005 ( 255/45 R20 101T (+), AO, B-Seal )		In stock	Free shipping	£274	Buy mytyres.co.uk

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Bridgestone Blizzak LM 005 ( 255/45 R20 105V XL ) - In stock £389	Bridgestone Blizzak LM 005 ( 255/45 R20 105V XL )		In stock	Free shipping	£389	Buy mytyres.co.uk

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Bridgestone Blizzak LM 005 ( 255/45 R20 105V XL EVc ) - In stock £260	Bridgestone Blizzak LM 005 ( 255/45 R20 105V XL EVc )		In stock	Free shipping	£260	Buy mytyres.co.uk

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Blizzak LM005 XL (*) - In stock £252	Blizzak LM005 XL (*)		In stock	Free shipping	£252	Buy tyres.pneus.online.uk
Bridgestone Blizzak LM 005 ( 255/45 R20 105V XL * ) - In stock £256	Bridgestone Blizzak LM 005 ( 255/45 R20 105V XL * )		In stock	Free shipping	£256	Buy mytyres.co.uk

4.15/5

#14
Winter tires

Tests from 2024

235/55 R18 Rank: 4 (Very good)

Tests from 2023

225/60 R18 Rank: 3 (Exemplary)

235/60 R18 Rank: 6 (Recommended)

235/55 R18 Rank: 7 (Recommended)

Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2

4.15/5

Winter-focused tyre that is enjoyable to drive on snow, while being safe on wet and dry.

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Interior noise

Dry handling

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Exterior noise

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Wet braking

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Wet handling

Aquaplaning - longitudal

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Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2 ( 255/45 R20 105V XL ) - In stock £233	Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2 ( 255/45 R20 105V XL )		In stock	Free shipping	£233	Buy mytyres.co.uk

3.1/5

Tests from 2024

215/55 R17 Rank: 3 (Good)

245/45 R18 Rank: 6 (Good)

215/55 R17 Rank: 7 (-)

235/35 R19 Rank: 7 (Good)

235/55 R18 Rank: 10 (Good)

Tests from 2023

225/40 R18 Rank: 5 (Good)

225/60 R18 Rank: 5 (Good)

225/45 R17 Rank: 5 (Satisfactory)

255/45 R20 Rank: 6 (Good)

225/45 R17 Rank: 7 (-)

Vredestein Wintrac Pro

3.1/5

Wintrac Pro is a winter option from a dutch manufacturer that is getting a bit outdated, but on wet and dry roads it still holds up with the premium segment. It has some minor weaknesses on snow, but for a lower than premium price it could be a good deal.

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Wet circle cornering

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Interior noise

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Wet braking

Aquaplaning - longitudal

Aquaplaning - cross

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Dry handling

4.4/5

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Winter tires