285/50 R20 - Best summer tyres 2025 - market overview, tests, reviews
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Best summer tyres in tests (2025)
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Continental PremiumContact 7
Continental did it again with the PremiumContact 7. It’s an incredibly well balanced tire with just the right wet and dry grip and above average mileage. Since it’s launch in 2023 it got nothing but the best results in the tests, the only downside being it’s premium price.
- Short braking distance on wet roads
- Exceptional handling on the wet
- Great handling on dry roads
- Short braking distance on dry roads
- High drive-by noise levels
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 2024 | Automotorsport | 235/55 R18 | Test winner |
2 | 2024 | Autobild | 225/55 R17 | Exemplary |
1 | 2024 | Autozeitung | 225/45 R17 | Test winner |
1 | 2024 | ACE | 225/45 R17 | Highly recommended |
1 | 2024 | Vibilagare | 215/55 R17 | - |
1 | 2024 | ADAC | 215/55 R17 | Good |
1 | 2024 | Sportauto | 215/40 R18 | Test winner |
2 | 2024 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | Exemplary |
1 | 2024 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | - |
5 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | - |
3 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | Outstanding |
2 | 2023 | ACE | 225/45 R18 | Highly recommended |
1 | 2023 | Tyre Reviews | 225/40 R18 | Test winner |
1 | 2023 | Tyre Reviews | 205/55 R16 | Test winner |
1 | 2023 | Autoklub ČR | 205/55 R16 | - |
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
While the Michelin PS4 SUV was introduced back in 2019, it still offers a top-notch performance for the SUVs which is difficult for it's competitors to match.
- Very good aquaplaning resistance
- Short braking distance on wet roads
- Great handling on dry roads
- Short braking distance on dry roads
- Exceptional handling on the wet
- High drive-by noise levels
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2 | 2024 | Autobild | 235/55 R19 | Exemplary |
1 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/65 R17 | Exemplary |
6 | 2023 | Automotorsport | 255/45 R20 | Very good |
1 | 2020 | Vibilagare | 225/60 R18 | - |
1 | 2020 | Autobild | 255/55 R18 | Exemplary |
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 SUV K127A
The SUV variant of the S1 evo3 tyre, which is a great performance tyre with no compromise for an affordable price.
- Short braking distance on wet roads
- Great handling on dry roads
- Short braking distance on dry roads
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| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2 | 2024 | Automotorsport | 235/55 R18 | Very good |
6 | 2024 | Autobild | 235/55 R19 | Good |
2 | 2022 | Autobild | 235/55 R18 | Exemplary |
4 | 2021 | Tyre Reviews | 235/55 R18 | Recommended |
285/50 R20 tyre test Personalize
Best tyres in your size
Dry
1.
Continental PremiumContact 7
93%
2.
Continental PremiumContact 6
85%
Wet
1.
Continental PremiumContact 7
83%
2.
Continental PremiumContact 6
71%
Comfort
1.
Continental PremiumContact 7
46%
2.
Continental PremiumContact 6
40%
Economy
1.
Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV
73%
2.
Continental PremiumContact 6
69%
3.
Continental PremiumContact 7
61%
4.
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 SUV K127A
55%
5.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
49%
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Did you know ...?
285/50 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 - 50 is height of the tyre, which is calculated as 50% of the tyre width (285mm), which means the sidewall height has 142.5 mm. The wheel diameter is R20, which means it fits to a 20 inch/508mm diameter wheel. The total circumference of the tyre is 2491.28 mm, which is very similar to 275/70 R16(2486.26 mm), 285/45 R21(2481.54 mm), 275/65 R17(2479.66 mm), 255/55 R20(2477.15 mm), 285/40 R22(2471.81 mm), 285/60 R18(2510.76 mm), 315/40 R21(2467.41 mm). There are multiple speed indexes available for summer tyres in 285/50 R20: H(210km/h), S(180km/h), V(240km/h), W(270km/h). The same goes for weight indexes: 112, 116.
285/50 R20 tire tests
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