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235/55 R20 tyres

432 registrations · 314 patterns · 150 brands — every one compared on its EU label

The EU product database lists 432 tyres in size 235/55 R20: 207 summer tyres, 13 all-season tyres, 212 winter and 3PMSF tyres.

Summer tyres in 235/55 R20

207 registrations from 144 patterns and 94 brands.

Wet gripA 23% · B 34% · C 39% · D 3% · E 1%23% reach class A for wet grip
Fuel efficiencyA 12% · B 27% · C 51% · D 10% · E <1%12% reach class A for fuel efficiency
Rolling noise71 dBquietest 67 dB · median 71 dB
Snow & ice00/144 with the 3PMSF snow symbol

Wet braking from 80 km/h

From 80 km/h on a wet road, a class A tyre stops in about 34 m. The most common class in this size, C, needs about 41 m; the weakest on sale, E, about 52 m.

Fuel efficiency

Between the most (A) and least (E) efficient tyres on sale in this size: about 0.66 L/100 km, or 99 litres a year at 15,000 km.

Rolling noise

Declared rolling noise runs from 67 dB to 73 dB; half the tyres are at 71 dB or quieter. Every 3 dB is roughly a doubling of sound energy.

All summer tyres on sale in 235/55 R20

Sorted by wet grip, then fuel efficiency, then noise. Each pattern is shown with its best-labelled variant in this size; variants differ in load and speed index.

#TyreWetFuelNoiseSnow / iceVariants
1Hankook iON Evo SUVAA69 dB—1
2Pirelli PzeroAA70 dB—1
3Pirelli Scorpion MSAA70 dB—1
4Westlake RP76+AA72 dB—1
5Yokohama Advan V61AB68 dB—1
6Bridgestone Turanza 6AB69 dB—3
7Falken Azenis FK520AB70 dB—1
8Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6AB70 dB—6
9Michelin Primacy 5AB70 dB—2
10Kleber Dynaxer HP5 SUVAB70 dB—1
11BFGoodrich Advantage 2 SUVAB70 dB—1
12CST E·X1AB70 dB—4
13Firestone Roadhawk Roadhawk 2AB71 dB—1
14CST AD-R9 SUVAB71 dB—2
15GitiControl P10AC68 dB—3
16Yokohama BluEarth-XT AE61AC68 dB—1
17Toyo PROXES Sport SUVAC70 dB—2
18Yokohama ADVAN Sport V107AC71 dB—2
19Toyo PROXES Sport 2AC71 dB—5
20Winrun Maxclaw H/T2AC71 dB—1
21Yokohama ADVAN dB V552AC71 dB—1
22Nokian Tyres Powerproof SUVAC71 dB—1
23Goodride Solmax 1AC72 dB—1
24Westlake Z-007AC72 dB—1
25Frztrac Sport RC600AC72 dB—1
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All-season tyres in 235/55 R20

13 registrations from 11 patterns and 8 brands.

Wet gripA 23% · B 54% · C 23%23% reach class A for wet grip
Fuel efficiencyA 15% · B 15% · C 69%15% reach class A for fuel efficiency
Rolling noise71 dBquietest 70 dB · median 71 dB
Snow & ice99/11 with the 3PMSF snow symbol

Wet braking from 80 km/h

From 80 km/h on a wet road, a class A tyre stops in about 34 m. The most common class in this size, B, needs about 37 m; the weakest on sale, C, about 41 m.

Fuel efficiency

Between the most (A) and least (C) efficient tyres on sale in this size: about 0.32 L/100 km, or 47 litres a year at 15,000 km.

Rolling noise

Declared rolling noise runs from 70 dB to 72 dB; half the tyres are at 71 dB or quieter. Every 3 dB is roughly a doubling of sound energy.

All all-season tyres on sale in 235/55 R20

Sorted by wet grip, then fuel efficiency, then noise. Each pattern is shown with its best-labelled variant in this size; variants differ in load and speed index.

Winter and 3PMSF tyres in 235/55 R20

212 registrations from 159 patterns and 104 brands.

Wet gripA 3% · B 14% · C 44% · D 31% · E 8%3% reach class A for wet grip
Fuel efficiencyB 9% · C 58% · D 30% · E 3%0% reach class A for fuel efficiency
Rolling noise72 dBquietest 68 dB · median 72 dB
Snow & ice158158/159 with the 3PMSF snow symbol

Wet braking from 80 km/h

From 80 km/h on a wet road, a class A tyre stops in about 34 m. The most common class in this size, C, needs about 41 m; the weakest on sale, E, about 52 m.

Fuel efficiency

Between the most (B) and least (E) efficient tyres on sale in this size: about 0.51 L/100 km, or 76 litres a year at 15,000 km.

Rolling noise

Declared rolling noise runs from 68 dB to 74 dB; half the tyres are at 72 dB or quieter. Every 3 dB is roughly a doubling of sound energy.

All winter and 3PMSF tyres on sale in 235/55 R20

Sorted by wet grip, then fuel efficiency, then noise. Each pattern is shown with its best-labelled variant in this size; variants differ in load and speed index.

#TyreWetFuelNoiseSnow / iceVariants
1Bridgestone Blizzak LM005AB72 dB3PMSF1
2Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2AC71 dB3PMSF2
3Gripmax SureGrip Pro WinterAC72 dB3PMSF3
4Pirelli Scorpion Winter 3AC72 dB3PMSF1
5Bridgestone Blizzak 6BB70 dB3PMSF1
6Continental WinterContact TS 870 PBB72 dB3PMSF2
7Hankook WiNter i*cept Evo 4 SUVBB72 dB3PMSF1
8Bentanzo Zenaro WR07BC69 dB3PMSF1
9Hankook iON i*cept SUVBC69 dB3PMSF2
10Nokian Tyres Snowproof 1BC70 dB3PMSF1
11Windforce ArcticblazerBC71 dB3PMSF1
12Landspider Wintertraxx H/PBC71 dB3PMSF1
13Praxent Frostora PW30BC71 dB3PMSF1
14Botrian Cryospine BW86BC71 dB3PMSF1
15Goodyear Ultragrip Performance 3BC72 dB3PMSF2
16Nexen WINGUARD Sport 3BC72 dB3PMSF1
17Continental WinterContact TS 850 PBC72 dB3PMSF1
18Falken Eurowinter HS02PROBC72 dB3PMSF1
19Hankook WiNter i*cept evo3 XBC72 dB3PMSF1
20Kumho WS71BC72 dB3PMSF2
21Triangle EffeXWinterBC72 dB3PMSF1
22Comforser EF1500BC72 dB—1
23Zeetex WH1000 SUVBC72 dB3PMSF1
24Delinte Winter WD3BC72 dB3PMSF1
25Everforce Exphunt E8BC72 dB3PMSF1
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Related sizes

For comparison, 13% of tyres in 235/55 R20 declare class A for wet grip.

235/55 on other rims

  • 235/55 R181,915 tyres
    1,293 patterns · 11% A wet grip
  • 235/55 R191,753 tyres
    1,077 patterns · 16% A wet grip
  • 235/55 R171,635 tyres
    1,144 patterns · 13% A wet grip

Other widths in /55 R20

Fit a different size only if it is approved for your vehicle (registration document or owner’s manual). Load index and speed rating must be at least those of the original tyre.

Questions

Which winter and 3PMSF tyres in 235/55 R20 have the best EU label?

Sorted by wet grip, then fuel efficiency, then noise, the top three on sale are Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 (A/B/72 dB), Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2 (A/C/71 dB), Gripmax SureGrip Pro Winter (A/C/72 dB). 0 patterns in this size reach class A for both wet grip and fuel efficiency.

What are the quietest winter and 3PMSF tyres in 235/55 R20?

The lowest declared rolling noise belongs to Fronway Icemaster I (68 dB), ZMax Winterhawke I (68 dB), Rockblade Icecruiser I (68 dB). The median in this size is 72 dB.

How many 235/55 R20 winter and 3PMSF tyres have A for wet grip?

6 of 212 registrations (3%) declare class A for wet grip.

Estimates from the class ranges in Regulation (EU) 2020/740. A label class is a range, so a real tyre can sit anywhere inside it. Every 3 dB doubles the sound energy.

Source: EPREL, the European Commission’s product registry for energy labelling — 432 registrations in this size, data as of 23 October 2026. Label values are the suppliers’ declarations. Braking and fuel figures are estimates from the middle of each class range (passenger car tyres only).