On test are eight patterns of tires, with four premium brands, one mid range brands and three budget brands. As 20" tires are still relatively low volume, the patterns used can be previous generation, with only Continental represented by their latest tire from the premium brands.
The test vehicle was a VW Scirocco fitted with 245/30 R20 tires. With the price difference between a full set of premium tires and budget tires nearly 400 euros (800 vs 1200 euros), fitting the budget tires can be tempting, until you realise the worst budget tire will take over 3 car lengths longer in the wet to stop from a moderate speed, and is extremely unpredictable on the limit, switching between under and oversteer.
Unfortunately we've not yet been able to get a breakdown score of this test, so take your time to read the comments on each tire.
The Results
Continental ContiSportContact 5 P
245/30 R20
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric
245/30 R20
Dunlop SP Sport Maxx GT
245/30 R20
Pirelli PZero Nero
245/30 R20
Hankook Ventus S1 evo
245/30 R20
Nexen N8000
245/30 R20
Nankang NS2
245/30 R20
Goodride SV308
245/30 R20
They must be getting big advertising dollars from Pirelli. The P Zero Nero is dangerous in the wet. I'm a former racing driver and drive a 400bhp rear wheel drive car. Enough said.