265/40 R20 - Best summer tyres 2025 - market overview, tests, reviews
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 |
Vredestein Ultrac Pro
The Ultrac Pro is very well balanced tyre for every day driving made mainly for larger wheel sizes.
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| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
18 | 2025 | Autobild | 225/40 R18 | - |
3 | 2024 | Autobild | 265/35 R19 | Exemplary |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 | - |
Cars with 265/40 R20 tyres
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Best tyres in your size
Dry
1.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
92%
2.
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
81%
3.
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
72%
4.
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
70%
5.
GoodYear Eagle F1 Supersport
70%
6.
Falken Azenis FK520
68%
7.
Kumho Ecsta PS71
59%
8.
Kumho Ecsta PS91
44%
Wet
1.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
80%
2.
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
77%
3.
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
72%
4.
Kumho Ecsta PS71
71%
5.
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
62%
6.
Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport
61%
7.
Falken Azenis FK520
51%
8.
Kumho Ecsta PS91
49%
Comfort
1.
Falken Azenis FK520
73%
2.
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
67%
3.
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
65%
4.
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
38%
5.
Kumho Ecsta PS71
38%
6.
GoodYear Eagle F1 Supersport
35%
Economy
1.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
68%
2.
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
60%
3.
Kumho Ecsta PS71
55%
4.
Falken Azenis FK520
51%
5.
GoodYear Eagle F1 Supersport
46%
6.
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
40%
7.
Kumho Ecsta PS91
36%
8.
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
32%
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Did you know ...?
265/40 R20 doesn't belong to the most popular dimensions for summer tyres - there are 8 tyre models available, which can be compared to 160/70 R17, 205/40 R17, 195/40 R17. Let's break down the sizing - 40 is height of the tyre, which is calculated as 40% of the tyre width (265mm), which means the sidewall height has 106 mm. The wheel diameter is R20, which means it fits to a 20 inch/508mm diameter wheel. The total circumference of the tyre is 2261.95 mm, which is very similar to 235/45 R20(2260.38 mm), 265/35 R21(2258.49 mm), 225/70 R16(2266.34 mm), 265/30 R22(2255.04 mm), 235/50 R19(2254.41 mm), 195/55 R20(2269.8 mm), 225/65 R17(2275.46 mm). There are multiple speed indexes available for summer tyres in 265/40 R20: Y(300km/h). The same goes for weight indexes: 104.
