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

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Best winter tyres in tests (2025)

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4.9/5

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.
  • noise-exterior
    Low drive-by noise levels
  • snow-traction
    Exceptional traction on snow
  • dry-braking
    Short braking distance on dry roads
  • snow-braking
    Short braking distance on snow
  • dry-handling
    Great handling on dry roads
    • rolling-resistance
      High rolling resistance/high fuel consumption
4.9/5
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
3
2023Automotorsport255/45 R20 Very good
1
2024STRAßENVERKEHR235/55 R18Very good
1
2023Autobild225/60 R18Test winner
3
2023ARBÖ235/55 R18Recommended
2
2023Tyre Reviews235/60 R18Highly recommended
2
2021Autobild235/55 R18Exemplary
2
2021Autozeitung235/55 R18Highly recommended

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Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 ( 255/45 R20 105V XL, MO, SUV )
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Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 ( 255/45 R20 105V XL *, SUV )
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Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 ( 255/45 R20 105V XL, SUV )
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4.85/5

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

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.
  • wet-handling
    Exceptional handling on the wet
  • aquaplaning-longitudinal
    Very good aquaplaning resistance
  • dry-handling
    Great handling on dry roads
  • snow-traction
    Exceptional traction on snow
  • dry-braking
    Short braking distance on dry roads
    • -
4.85/5
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
2
2023Automotorsport255/45 R20 Very good
2
2024AUTOBILD245/45 R18Exemplary
3
2024TYRE REVIEWS235/35 R19Highly recommended
2
2024AUTOBILD235/35 R19Exemplary
3
2024Autozeitung215/55 R17Recommended
1
2024ADAC215/55 R17Good
9
2024AUTOBILD205/55 R16-
2
2024AUTOBILD205/55 R16Exemplary
2
2024ADAC205/55 R16Good
5
2023Tyre Reviews225/45 R18Highly recommended
3
2023Autobild225/45 R18-
2
2023Autobild225/45 R18Exemplary
3
2023Autoexpress225/45 R17Recommended
2
2023Sportauto225/40 R18Very good
1
2023Autobild225/40 R18Test winner

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Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 ( 255/45 R20 105V XL EVR )
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4.75/5

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.
  • rolling-resistance
    Low rolling resistance/low fuel consumption
  • aquaplaning-longitudinal
    Very good aquaplaning resistance
  • wet-handling
    Exceptional handling on the wet
  • dry-handling
    Great handling on dry roads
  • noise-exterior
    Low drive-by noise levels
    • mileage
      Low mileage
4.75/5
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
4
2023Automotorsport255/45 R20 Very good
6
2024ADAC215/55 R17Satisfactory
2
2024Autozeitung215/55 R17Highly recommended
2
2024STRAßENVERKEHR235/55 R18Very good
4
2024TYRE REVIEWS235/35 R19Recommended
3
2024AUTOBILD235/35 R19Exemplary
2
2024AUTOBILD245/45 R18Exemplary
1
2023Tyre Reviews235/60 R18Test winner
4
2023ARBÖ235/55 R18Recommended
1
2023Autobild225/60 R18Test winner
7
2023Autobild225/45 R18-
3
2023Tyre Reviews225/45 R18Highly recommended
4
2023Sportauto225/40 R18Very good
3
2023Autobild225/40 R18Exemplary
4
2023ADAC205/60 R16Good

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Continental WinterContact TS 870 P ( 255/45 R20 101T EVc )
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£253
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Continental WinterContact TS 870 P ( 255/45 R20 101T Conti Seal, EVc )
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£205
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Continental WinterContact TS 870 P ( 255/45 R20 105V XL EVc )
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2.75/5

Kumho Wintercraft WP52

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.
  • dry-braking
    Short braking distance on dry roads
    • aquaplaning-longitudinal
      Below average aquaplaning resistance
    • noise-exterior
      High drive-by noise levels
    • rolling-resistance
      High rolling resistance/high fuel consumption
    • wet-handling
      Poor handling on the wet
2.75/5
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
7
2024AUTOBILD245/45 R18Good
12
2024ADAC215/55 R17Sufficient
15
2024AUTOBILD205/55 R16Satisfactory
2
2024AUTOBILD205/55 R16-
25
2023Autobild225/45 R18-
9
2023Tyre Reviews225/45 R18-
9
2023ADAC225/45 R17Satisfactory
7
2023Autobild225/40 R18Good
19
2022Autobild215/55 R17-
17
2022Autobild215/55 R17Satisfactory
4.35/5

Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005

A great winter tyre with balanced handling characteristics. Great in the wet, but slightly less durable than newer models.
  • aquaplaning-longitudinal
    Very good aquaplaning resistance
  • wet-braking
    Short braking distance on wet roads
  • wet-handling
    Exceptional handling on the wet
  • snow-traction
    Exceptional traction on snow
  • rolling-resistance
    Low rolling resistance/low fuel consumption
    • mileage
      Low mileage
    • price-value-ratio
      Bad value for the money
4.35/5
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
1
2023Automotorsport255/45 R20 Outstanding
1
2024Autozeitung215/55 R17Test winner
5
2024AUTOBILD235/35 R19Good
1
2023Tyre Reviews225/45 R18Test winner
8
2023Autobild225/60 R18Conditionally recommended
1
2023Autobild225/45 R18-
10
2023Autobild225/45 R18Satisfactory
2
2023Autoexpress225/45 R17Recommended
5
2023Autobild225/40 R18Good
1
2023Sportauto225/40 R18Very good
15
2023ADAC225/45 R17Satisfactory
1
2023ARBÖ235/55 R18Highly recommended
6
2023ADAC205/60 R16Good
3
2023Tyre Reviews235/60 R18Highly recommended
1
2022Autobild215/55 R17-

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Bridgestone Blizzak LM 005 ( 255/45 R20 101T (+), AO, B-Seal )
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£233
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Bridgestone Blizzak LM 005 ( 255/45 R20 105V XL )
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£382
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Bridgestone Blizzak LM 005 ( 255/45 R20 105V XL EVc )
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£310
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4.15/5

Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2

Winter-focused tyre that is enjoyable to drive on snow, while being safe on wet and dry.
  • wet-braking
    Short braking distance on wet roads
    • rolling-resistance
      High rolling resistance/high fuel consumption
4.15/5
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
4
2024STRAßENVERKEHR235/55 R18Very good
3
2023Autobild225/60 R18Exemplary
7
2023ARBÖ235/55 R18Recommended
6
2023Tyre Reviews235/60 R18Recommended

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Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2 ( 255/45 R20 105V XL )
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£248
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3.4/5

Vredestein Wintrac Pro

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.
  • wet-handling
    Exceptional handling on the wet
  • snow-traction
    Exceptional traction on snow
  • wet-braking
    Short braking distance on wet roads
  • snow-braking
    Short braking distance on snow
  • dry-braking
    Short braking distance on dry roads
    • rolling-resistance
      High rolling resistance/high fuel consumption
    • mileage
      Low mileage
    • price-value-ratio
      Bad value for the money
3.4/5
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
6
2023Automotorsport255/45 R20 Good
7
2024Autozeitung215/55 R17-
10
2024STRAßENVERKEHR235/55 R18Good
7
2024AUTOBILD235/35 R19Good
6
2024AUTOBILD245/45 R18Good
3
2024ADAC215/55 R17Good
8
2023Tyre Reviews225/45 R18-
5
2023Autobild225/60 R18Good
17
2023Autobild225/45 R18-
7
2023Autoexpress225/45 R17-
7
2023Autobild225/40 R18Good
5
2023Sportauto225/40 R18Good
8
2023Autobild225/45 R18Good
5
2023ADAC225/45 R17Satisfactory
6
2022Autobild245/40 R19Satisfactory
3.6/5

Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 X W330A

  • snow-braking
    Short braking distance on snow
  • snow-handling
    Great handling on snow
  • aquaplaning-longitudinal
    Very good aquaplaning resistance
  • dry-handling
    Great handling on dry roads
  • snow-traction
    Exceptional traction on snow
    • noise-exterior
      High drive-by noise levels
3.6/5
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
5
2024STRAßENVERKEHR235/55 R18Very good
6
2023Autobild225/60 R18Good
2
2023ARBÖ235/55 R18Recommended
3
2023Tyre Reviews235/60 R18Highly recommended
6
2021Autobild235/55 R18Good
9
2021Autozeitung235/55 R18-

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Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 X W330A ( 255/45 R20 105V XL 4PR, SBL )
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£233
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2.7/5

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.
  • dry-braking
    Short braking distance on dry roads
    • aquaplaning-longitudinal
      Below average aquaplaning resistance
    • rolling-resistance
      High rolling resistance/high fuel consumption
    • snow-traction
      Worse traction on snow
    • snow-braking
      Longer braking distance on snow
    • snow-circle-cornering
      Inferior handling on snow
2.7/5
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
7
2023Automotorsport255/45 R20 Satisfactory
8
2024STRAßENVERKEHR235/55 R18Good
10
2024AUTOBILD245/45 R18Satisfactory
9
2023Autobild225/40 R18Satisfactory
9
2023Sportauto225/40 R18Satisfactory
10
2023Tyre Reviews225/45 R18-
17
2023Autobild225/45 R18Conditionally recommended
20
2023Autobild225/45 R18-
7
2023Autobild225/60 R18Satisfactory

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Falken EUROWINTER HS02PRO ( 255/45 R20 105W XL, NBLK )
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3.2/5
3.2/5
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
9
2024STRAßENVERKEHR235/55 R18Good
5
2023Tyre Reviews235/60 R18Recommended

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Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV ( 255/45 R20 105V XL Aramid Sidewalls )
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£222
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Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV ( 255/45 R20 105V XL Aramid Sidewalls, SilentDrive )
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£272
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2.75/5

Kumho WinterCraft WP52

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.
  • dry-braking
    Short braking distance on dry roads
    • aquaplaning-longitudinal
      Below average aquaplaning resistance
    • noise-exterior
      High drive-by noise levels
    • rolling-resistance
      High rolling resistance/high fuel consumption
    • wet-handling
      Poor handling on the wet
2.75/5
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
7
2024AUTOBILD245/45 R18Good
12
2024ADAC215/55 R17Sufficient
15
2024AUTOBILD205/55 R16Satisfactory
2
2024AUTOBILD205/55 R16-
25
2023Autobild225/45 R18-
9
2023Tyre Reviews225/45 R18-
9
2023ADAC225/45 R17Satisfactory
7
2023Autobild225/40 R18Good
19
2022Autobild215/55 R17-
17
2022Autobild215/55 R17Satisfactory
3.25/5

Firestone WinterHawk 4

The Winterhawk 4 is a tyre with mixed ratings as there are tests where the tyre was not recommended. Common criticisms include longer braking distances and significant understeer
  • snow-handling
    Great handling on snow
  • wet-braking
    Short braking distance on wet roads
  • snow-traction
    Exceptional traction on snow
  • snow-braking
    Short braking distance on snow
  • noise-exterior
    Low drive-by noise levels
    • dry-braking
      Longer braking distance on dry roads
    • dry-handling
      Poor handling on dry roads
3.25/5
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
10
2024ADAC215/55 R17Satisfactory
18
2024AUTOBILD205/55 R16Satisfactory
10
2024AUTOBILD205/55 R16-
9
2023Autobild225/60 R18Not recommended
20
2023Autobild225/45 R18Not recommended
6
2023Autobild225/45 R18-
7
2023ADAC205/60 R16Good
5
2022AutoMotorSport245/45 R19Good
16
2022Autobild215/55 R17Satisfactory
14
2022Autobild215/55 R17-
9
2022ADAC185/65 R15Satisfactory
5
2021Autozeitung235/55 R18Highly recommended
12
2021ADAC225/50 R17Satisfactory
10
2021Autobild205/55 R16Satisfactory
5
2021Autobild205/55 R16-

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Firestone Winterhawk 4 ( 255/45 R20 105V XL EVc )
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2.7/5

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.
  • dry-braking
    Short braking distance on dry roads
    • aquaplaning-longitudinal
      Below average aquaplaning resistance
    • rolling-resistance
      High rolling resistance/high fuel consumption
    • snow-traction
      Worse traction on snow
    • snow-braking
      Longer braking distance on snow
    • snow-circle-cornering
      Inferior handling on snow
2.7/5
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
7
2023Automotorsport255/45 R20 Satisfactory
8
2024STRAßENVERKEHR235/55 R18Good
10
2024AUTOBILD245/45 R18Satisfactory
9
2023Autobild225/40 R18Satisfactory
9
2023Sportauto225/40 R18Satisfactory
10
2023Tyre Reviews225/45 R18-
17
2023Autobild225/45 R18Conditionally recommended
20
2023Autobild225/45 R18-
7
2023Autobild225/60 R18Satisfactory

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Falken EUROWINTER HS02PRO ( 255/45 R20 105W XL, NBLK )
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3.25/5

Firestone Winterhawk 4

The Winterhawk 4 is a tyre with mixed ratings as there are tests where the tyre was not recommended. Common criticisms include longer braking distances and significant understeer
  • snow-handling
    Great handling on snow
  • wet-braking
    Short braking distance on wet roads
  • snow-traction
    Exceptional traction on snow
  • snow-braking
    Short braking distance on snow
  • noise-exterior
    Low drive-by noise levels
    • dry-braking
      Longer braking distance on dry roads
    • dry-handling
      Poor handling on dry roads
3.25/5
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
10
2024ADAC215/55 R17Satisfactory
18
2024AUTOBILD205/55 R16Satisfactory
10
2024AUTOBILD205/55 R16-
9
2023Autobild225/60 R18Not recommended
20
2023Autobild225/45 R18Not recommended
6
2023Autobild225/45 R18-
7
2023ADAC205/60 R16Good
5
2022AutoMotorSport245/45 R19Good
16
2022Autobild215/55 R17Satisfactory
14
2022Autobild215/55 R17-
9
2022ADAC185/65 R15Satisfactory
5
2021Autozeitung235/55 R18Highly recommended
12
2021ADAC225/50 R17Satisfactory
10
2021Autobild205/55 R16Satisfactory
5
2021Autobild205/55 R16-

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2.55/5

Falken Eurowinter HS02

The EuroWinter HS02 is one of the few affordable winter tires with good mileage and low rolling resistance. It offers strong driving characteristics, with only slight weaknesses on snow.
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2.55/5
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
7
2024ADAC205/55 R16Satisfactory
22
2024AUTOBILD205/55 R16-
11
2023ADAC205/60 R16Satisfactory

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Best tyres in your size

Dry

1. FALKEN EUROWINTER HS02
92%
2. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
81%
3. Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
79%
4. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
77%
5. Kumho WinterCraft WP52
74%
6. Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
70%
7. Vredestein Wintrac Pro
66%
8. Bridgestone Blizzak 6
62%
9. Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV
42%

Wet

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
87%
2. Bridgestone Blizzak 6
81%
3. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
81%
4. Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
72%
5. Vredestein Wintrac Pro
66%
6. FALKEN EUROWINTER HS02
55%
7. Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
50%
8. Kumho WinterCraft WP52
47%

Snow

1. Bridgestone Blizzak 6
74%
2. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
72%
3. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
66%
4. Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
63%
5. Vredestein Wintrac Pro
58%
6. Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV
53%
7. Kumho WinterCraft WP52
48%
8. Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
28%
9. FALKEN EUROWINTER HS02
24%

Comfort

1. Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
76%
2. Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
73%
3. FALKEN EUROWINTER HS02
69%
4. Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
61%
5. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
61%
6. Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV
48%
7. Vredestein Wintrac Pro
47%
8. Kumho WinterCraft WP52
33%
9. Bridgestone Blizzak 6
32%

Economy

1. Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
94%
2. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
85%
3. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
69%
4. Firestone Winterhawk 4
63%
5. Bridgestone Blizzak 6
63%
6. Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 X W330A
61%
7. Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV
58%
8. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
44%
9. Kumho WinterCraft WP52
41%
10. Vredestein Wintrac Pro
40%

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255/45 R20 tire tests

Tyre size Organization Year Type Designation Winner Best value Tested tyres Vehicle
255/45 R20Automotorsport2023Passenger carBridgestone Blizzak LM-005Vredestein Wintrac Pro7Kia EV6
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