Greate dry grip but the noice and ware where subpar, the cabin noice was measured at 71db witch is very loud in an electric car in my opinion.
Loved the grip but would probably not buy again.
265/35 R20 Tires
Everything we know about the 265/35 R20 tire size: 1 independent tire tests conducted in this exact size, 17 owner reviews covering 63,000 miles of driving, and EU label data for the tires you can actually buy in it.
- 17owner reviews
- 63,000 milescovered on them
- 1tests in this size
- 135tires made in this size
The quick answer
| Season | Owners' pick | Owner rating | Latest test winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | - | - | Bridgestone Potenza Sport 9.3 2021 Auto Bild UUHP Summer Tire Test |
Owner picks are the highest weighted owner score in 265/35 R20; test winners come from the most recent independent test conducted in this size. The full evidence is below.
Independent tire tests in 265/35 R20
Tires behave differently as sizes change, so a test conducted in your exact size is the strongest evidence there is. Every test below was run in 265/35 R20 - 1 in total, newest first.
Summer tire tests
| Year | Test | Winner | Tires tested |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2021 Auto Bild UUHP Summer Tire Test | Bridgestone Potenza Sport | 9 |
265/35 R20 EU tire label data
EU label values are declared for each individual size, so the figures here are exact for 265/35 R20 rather than a range across a model. 92 tires carry label data in this size. The most common load index is 99 (up to 775 kg per tire). Speed ratings on offer: (Y) (301 km/h), Y (300 km/h), W (270 km/h), V (240 km/h), H (210 km/h). 22 tires in this size carry the 3PMSF severe snow marking.
A Best wet grip
37 tires in this size hold the top EU wet grip rating, class A. The highest scoring on Tire Reviews:
- Pirelli P Zero Winter 2 Winter 9.8
- Continental SportContact 7 Summer 9.7
- Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo Summer 9.5
- Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S Summer 9.4
- Hankook Ventus Evo Summer 9.4
- Kumho Ecsta Sport S PS72 Summer 9.3
A Lowest rolling resistance
The most fuel efficient choice: 1 tires in this size reach rolling resistance class A. The highest scoring on Tire Reviews:
- Pirelli P Zero Summer 8.8
69dB Quietest tires
The quietest 265/35 R20 tires are labelled at 69 dB external noise:
- Pirelli P Zero Winter 2 Winter 9.8
- Falken Azenis FK520 Summer 9.1
- Pirelli P Zero Summer 8.8
- Bridgestone Potenza Race Summer 8.7
- Firestone Firehawk Sport Summer 8.6
- Dunlop Sport Maxx Race 2 Summer 7.3
Label values come from the EU EPREL database and apply to the EU market versions of each tire. Wet grip and rolling resistance run from class A (best) to E; noise is the measured drive-by figure. A good label is a floor, not a verdict - the tests and owner ratings above tell you far more.
What does 265/35 R20 mean?
A 265/35 R20 tire is 265 mm wide, its sidewall is 35% of that width (93 mm) tall, and it fits a 20 inch wheel. That gives an overall diameter of roughly 694 mm.
| Section width | 265 mm |
|---|---|
| Sidewall height | 93 mm |
| Rim diameter | 20" (508 mm) |
| Overall diameter | ≈ 694 mm |
| Circumference | ≈ 2,179 mm |
| Revolutions per km | ≈ 459 |
| Revolutions per mile | ≈ 739 |
Also written as
265/35R20 265/35 ZR20 265-35-20 265 35 20
Figures are calculated from the nominal size. A loaded, rolling tire runs a few percent smaller, and true widths vary slightly between makes.
What cars use 265/35 R20 tires?
The cars most often running this size in our owner reviews. Each links to the best rated tires for that exact car.
Porsche 718 GTS
2 reviews in this size
Chrysler 300C Hemi Touring
1 reviews in this size
Audi A7 S Line 245ps
1 reviews in this size
Porsche 986 Boxster S
1 reviews in this size
Audi RS6 Avant V10
1 reviews in this size
Audi A7 3.0TDi Auto
1 reviews in this size
BMW 320d XDrive saloon
1 reviews in this size
SEAT Cupra Born
1 reviews in this size
Audi Q3
1 reviews in this size
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI Quattro
1 reviews in this size
Every tire reviewed in 265/35 R20
The complete record, including discontinued tires and tires with too few reviews to rank, ordered by the amount of evidence. A further 9 tires have a single review each; they count toward the totals but are not listed.
| Tire | Season | Owner rating | Reviews | Distance reviewed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nankang AS2 Replaced by Nankang Sportnex AS3 | Summer | 95% | 2 | 4,000 miles |
| Yokohama Advan Sport V107 | Summer | 58% | 2 | 8,200 miles |
| Pirelli P Zero Replaced by Pirelli P Zero PZ5 | Summer | 51% | 2 | 9,000 miles |
| Nankang Sportnex AS2+ Replaced by Nankang Sportnex AS3 | Summer | 37% | 2 | 11,000 miles |
Reviews only cover part of the market: 135 tires are made in 265/35 R20. Browse every 265/35 R20 tire →
What drivers say about their 265/35 R20 tires
The most recent owner reviews fitted in this size, in their own words.
Excellent tire for sporty driving handling and feedback. Highly responsive steering
Got these tires for my both cars. ( Mercedes CLS 4matic and Audi A7 quattro).
After approx 3000km
- very quiet
- great dry and wet grip !
- stable on mid snow
- confortable
Cant say about the wear yet.
These are great value for money.
After approx 3000km
- very quiet
- great dry and wet grip !
- stable on mid snow
- confortable
Cant say about the wear yet.
These are great value for money.
Porsche Boxster GTS and Pirelli P Zero tire combination. The car and tires were both new in 2020.
Ride was harsh and noisy, grip in the wet never inspired confidence and felt on tiptoes. In the dry feedback was wodden, slow speed maneuvering on tight lock was grabby and uncomfortable.
In early 2023 I changed all four tires, even though they were only part worn with plentry of tread depth left front and rear (about 7000 miles) to a set of Michelin Pilot Sport 4S N0. The car was transformed with none of the poor traits of the Pirellis.
I understand that Pirelli have apparently made some improvements to the P Zero since 2020.
Ride was harsh and noisy, grip in the wet never inspired confidence and felt on tiptoes. In the dry feedback was wodden, slow speed maneuvering on tight lock was grabby and uncomfortable.
In early 2023 I changed all four tires, even though they were only part worn with plentry of tread depth left front and rear (about 7000 miles) to a set of Michelin Pilot Sport 4S N0. The car was transformed with none of the poor traits of the Pirellis.
I understand that Pirelli have apparently made some improvements to the P Zero since 2020.
Bought these tires mainly for track use, but also ended up using them on the road last summer. Extremely good on track, even better in the wet which surprised me. Side wall is ultra stiff but I enjoyed this and rolled over potholes in the UK no problem. Wear was ok, I did 7 track full days in these plus driving round 3 months in the summer. Will be buying again.
Had these tires for 16 months and covered 11000 miles, as soon as I fitted them there was an immediate increase in road noise, which I got used to, however I believe these tires are defective, as all 4 tires are nearly bald in the center but still have 5mm on left on the edges. These tires have always been inflated to correct spec as per manufacturer instructions and wheel geometry is perfect. As they started to wear the began to tramline like crazy to the point it was becoming dangerous to drive the car. These tires should have lasted a lot longer than 11000 miles considering 90% of that is motorway commute.
The Dry road for this tire is perform so well, but you can feel its not grip during wet road.
Wet grip -amazing
Dry grip - amazing
Snow - bloody decent
These tires blew my mind, these are now my GO TO tires for my cars.
I live in the Highlands so wanted tires for my A6 daily Quattro diesel that did both very wet and dry. Well, in the wet they are Phenomenal, the car Is like glue on wet bends, hitting puddles etc etc. They ooze reassurance and give you better confidence and safety.
Yes it's a Quattro but, previous pirellis just lost traction in certain situations. I
t handles amazing, never once lost slightest grip and they feel so stable.
In the dry, again phenomenal. They really gel to warm tarmac. Road noise is minimal too!!
And, BONUS was that they performed damn well in heavy thick snow which I was not counting on, they plough through I think partly to the huge channels in the tires stopping the tread compacting with snow but don't use for that reason haha. Highly recommend these they are amazing.
Dry grip - amazing
Snow - bloody decent
These tires blew my mind, these are now my GO TO tires for my cars.
I live in the Highlands so wanted tires for my A6 daily Quattro diesel that did both very wet and dry. Well, in the wet they are Phenomenal, the car Is like glue on wet bends, hitting puddles etc etc. They ooze reassurance and give you better confidence and safety.
Yes it's a Quattro but, previous pirellis just lost traction in certain situations. I
t handles amazing, never once lost slightest grip and they feel so stable.
In the dry, again phenomenal. They really gel to warm tarmac. Road noise is minimal too!!
And, BONUS was that they performed damn well in heavy thick snow which I was not counting on, they plough through I think partly to the huge channels in the tires stopping the tread compacting with snow but don't use for that reason haha. Highly recommend these they are amazing.
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