255/50 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.
| 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.
| 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 |
| Shop | Product | Stock | Availability | Shipping | Price | Action |
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WinterContact TS 870 P XL FR
- In stock
£271
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WinterContact TS 870 P XL FR | In stock | Free shipping | £271 |
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Continental WinterContact TS 870 P ( 255/50 R20 109V XL EVc )
- In stock
£271
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Continental WinterContact TS 870 P ( 255/50 R20 109V XL EVc ) | In stock | Free shipping | £271 |
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Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
A great winter tyre with balanced handling characteristics. Great in the wet, but slightly less durable than newer models.
| 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.
| 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 |
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.
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
7 | 2024 | Autozeitung | 215/55 R17 | - |
10 | 2024 | STRAßENVERKEHR | 235/55 R18 | Good |
7 | 2024 | AUTOBILD | 235/35 R19 | Good |
3 | 2024 | ADAC | 215/55 R17 | Good |
6 | 2024 | AUTOBILD | 245/45 R18 | Good |
6 | 2023 | Automotorsport | 255/45 R20 | Good |
5 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/60 R18 | Good |
17 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | - |
7 | 2023 | Autoexpress | 225/45 R17 | - |
7 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/40 R18 | Good |
5 | 2023 | Sportauto | 225/40 R18 | Good |
8 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | Good |
5 | 2023 | ADAC | 225/45 R17 | Satisfactory |
8 | 2023 | Tyre Reviews | 225/45 R18 | - |
6 | 2022 | Autobild | 245/40 R19 | Satisfactory |
| 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 | - |
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
6 | 2024 | STRAßENVERKEHR | 235/55 R18 | Good |
3 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/60 R18 | Exemplary |
6 | 2023 | ARBÖ | 235/55 R18 | Recommended |
7 | 2023 | Tyre Reviews | 235/60 R18 | - |
| Shop | Product | Stock | Availability | Shipping | Price | Action |
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Ultragrip Performance plus SUV XL
- In stock
£252
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Ultragrip Performance plus SUV XL | In stock | Free shipping | £252 |
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Goodyear UltraGrip Performance + SUV ( 255/50 R20 109V XL EVR )
- In stock
£257
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Goodyear UltraGrip Performance + SUV ( 255/50 R20 109V XL EVR ) | In stock | Free shipping | £257 |
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| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
9 | 2024 | STRAßENVERKEHR | 235/55 R18 | Good |
5 | 2023 | Tyre Reviews | 235/60 R18 | Recommended |
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.
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
7 | 2024 | ADAC | 205/55 R16 | Satisfactory |
22 | 2024 | AUTOBILD | 205/55 R16 | - |
11 | 2023 | ADAC | 205/60 R16 | Satisfactory |
Cars with 255/50 R20 tyres
255/50 R20 tyre test Personalize
Best tyres in your size
Dry
1.
FALKEN EUROWINTER HS02
92%
2.
Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
79%
3.
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
77%
4.
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
66%
5.
Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV
42%
Wet
1.
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
87%
2.
Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
72%
3.
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
66%
4.
FALKEN EUROWINTER HS02
55%
Snow
1.
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
66%
2.
Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
63%
3.
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
58%
4.
Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV
53%
5.
FALKEN EUROWINTER HS02
24%
Comfort
1.
Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
73%
2.
FALKEN EUROWINTER HS02
69%
3.
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
61%
4.
Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV
48%
5.
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
47%
Economy
1.
Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
94%
2.
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
85%
3.
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 X W330A
61%
4.
Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV
58%
5.
Goodyear Ultragrip Performance+ Suv
56%
6.
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
44%
7.
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
40%
8.
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
36%
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Did you know ...?
255/50 R20 doesn't belong to the most popular dimensions for winter tyres - there are 19 tyre models available, which can be compared to 235/45 R19, 175/80 R14, 185/75 R16. Let's break down the sizing - 50 is height of the tyre, which is calculated as 50% of the tyre width (255mm), which means the sidewall height has 127.5 mm. The wheel diameter is R20, which means it fits to a 20 inch/508mm diameter wheel. The total circumference of the tyre is 2397.04 mm, which is very similar to 255/55 R19(2397.35 mm), 255/60 R18(2397.66 mm), 255/65 R17(2397.98 mm), 235/65 R18(2396.09 mm), 255/70 R16(2398.29 mm), 285/45 R20(2401.75 mm), 235/55 R20(2408.03 mm). There are multiple speed indexes available for winter tyres in 255/50 R20: H(210km/h), Q(160km/h), R(170km/h), T(190km/h), V(240km/h). The same goes for weight indexes: 105, 109, 110.
