I drive on the track with the Yokohama, which is significantly grippier in dry conditions, but it needs at least 60 degrees; below that, it's quite loud in everyday use and provides very poor feedback!
The Michelin is the better everyday tire, excellent in wet conditions!
285/30 R20 Tyres
Everything we know about the 285/30 R20 tyre size: 2 independent tyre tests conducted in this exact size, 35 owner reviews covering 262,620 miles of driving, and EU label data for the tyres you can actually buy in it.
- 35owner reviews
- 262,620 milescovered on them
- 2tests in this size
- 138tyres made in this size
The quick answer
| Season | Owners' pick | Owner rating | Latest test winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S 9.4 Current version: Michelin Pilot Sport S 5 | 82% from 4 reviews | Pirelli P Zero Trofeo RS 9.3 2026 AutoBild Track Day Tyre Test |
Owner picks are the highest weighted owner score in 285/30 R20; test winners come from the most recent independent test conducted in this size. The full evidence is below.
Independent tyre tests in 285/30 R20
Tyres 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 285/30 R20 - 2 in total, newest first.
Summer tyre tests
| Year | Test | Winner | Tyres tested |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2026 AutoBild Track Day Tyre Test rear axle size | Pirelli P Zero Trofeo RS | 5 |
| 2025 | 2025 Sport Auto UUHP Tyre Test | Continental SportContact 7 | 4 |
The best rated 285/30 R20 tyres
Rated only by drivers running this size. Each tyre needs at least 3 reviews in 285/30 R20 to be ranked; the order weights a tyre's score by how many reviews back it, so one glowing review cannot top a table.
Summer tyres
The highest rated Summer tyre in 285/30 R20 is the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S - 82% from 4 owner reviews in this size. The current tyre in that line is now the Michelin Pilot Sport S 5.
| # | Tyre | Owner rating | Reviews | Distance reviewed | TR Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
Replaced by Michelin Pilot Sport S 5
|
82% | 4 | 20,000 miles | 9.4 |
| 2 |
Continental SportContact 7
|
81% | 4 | 30,600 miles | 9.7 |
| 3 |
Pirelli P Zero
Replaced by Pirelli P Zero PZ5
|
74% | 3 | 26,400 miles | 8.8 |
| 4 |
Dunlop SP Sport Maxx
|
56% | 3 | 29,500 miles | 6.5 |
Want test data as well as owner opinion? Best Summer Tyres →
TR Score is the tyre's overall Tyre Reviews rating out of 10, built from independent test results and every owner review of that tyre - not just the reviews from this car. The owner rating column is this car only.
285/30 R20 EU tyre label data
EU label values are declared for each individual size, so the figures here are exact for 285/30 R20 rather than a range across a model. 84 tyres carry label data in this size. The most common load index is 99 (up to 775 kg per tyre). Speed ratings on offer: (Y) (301 km/h), Y (300 km/h), W (270 km/h), V (240 km/h), H (210 km/h). 13 tyres in this size carry the 3PMSF severe snow marking.
A Best wet grip
33 tyres in this size hold the top EU wet grip rating, class A. The highest scoring on Tyre Reviews:
- Continental SportContact 7 Summer 9.7
- Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo Summer 9.5
- Hankook Ventus Evo Summer 9.4
- Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S Summer 9.4
- Kumho Ecsta Sport S PS72 Summer 9.3
- Bridgestone Potenza Sport Summer 9.3
B Lowest rolling resistance
The most fuel efficient choice: 4 tyres in this size reach rolling resistance class B. The highest scoring on Tyre Reviews:
- Delinte DS2 Summer 8.1
- Federal Evoluzion ST 1 Summer 7.2
- Vitour Tempesta P1+ Summer 4.8
- Zeta Alventi Summer 3.8
69dB Quietest tyres
The quietest 285/30 R20 tyres are labelled at 69 dB external noise:
- Falken Azenis FK520 Summer 9.1
- Pirelli P Zero Summer 8.8
- Nexen N Fera SU1 Summer 7.1
Label values come from the EU EPREL database and apply to the EU market versions of each tyre. 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.
How long do 285/30 R20 tyres last?
Across 10 end of life reviews in this size, a typical set of tyres was worn out after 7,000 miles. Half of all worn-out sets lasted between 2,000 miles and 12,000 miles.
Distances are self-reported by drivers whose review marked the set as worn out; figures are medians, so a single unusual report cannot move them. Driving style and the car matter more than the size itself.
What does 285/30 R20 mean?
A 285/30 R20 tyre is 285 mm wide, its sidewall is 30% of that width (86 mm) tall, and it fits a 20 inch wheel. That gives an overall diameter of roughly 679 mm.
| Section width | 285 mm |
|---|---|
| Sidewall height | 86 mm |
| Rim diameter | 20" (508 mm) |
| Overall diameter | ≈ 679 mm |
| Circumference | ≈ 2,133 mm |
| Revolutions per km | ≈ 469 |
| Revolutions per mile | ≈ 754 |
Also written as
285/30R20 285/30 ZR20 285-30-20 285 30 20
Figures are calculated from the nominal size. A loaded, rolling tyre runs a few percent smaller, and true widths vary slightly between makes.
What cars use 285/30 R20 tyres?
The cars most often running this size in our owner reviews. Each links to the best rated tyres for that exact car.
Jaguar XKR
9 reviews in this size
BMW M4 Competition
3 reviews in this size
Jaguar XFR
2 reviews in this size
BMW M2
2 reviews in this size
Jaguar XKR 5.0
2 reviews in this size
Jaguar XK8
2 reviews in this size
BMW Alpina B5 2006
1 reviews in this size
Nissan GT R
1 reviews in this size
Mercedes Benz SL63 AMG
1 reviews in this size
BMW 530D M sport
1 reviews in this size
Every tyre reviewed in 285/30 R20
The complete record, including discontinued tyres and tyres with too few reviews to rank, ordered by the amount of evidence. A further 19 tyres have a single review each; they count toward the totals but are not listed.
| Tyre | Season | Owner rating | Reviews | Distance reviewed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S Replaced by Michelin Pilot Sport S 5 | Summer | 82% | 4 | 20,000 miles |
| Continental SportContact 7 | Summer | 81% | 4 | 30,600 miles |
| Pirelli P Zero Replaced by Pirelli P Zero PZ5 | Summer | 74% | 3 | 26,400 miles |
| Dunlop SP Sport Maxx | Summer | 56% | 3 | 29,500 miles |
| Michelin Pilot Sport 4 Replaced by Michelin Pilot Sport 5 | Summer | 82% | 2 | 4,977 miles |
Reviews only cover part of the market: 138 tyres are made in 285/30 R20. Browse every 285/30 R20 tyre →
What drivers say about their 285/30 R20 tyres
The most recent owner reviews fitted in this size, in their own words.
For performence - perfect
For comfort and noise - bad
For feedback - very good
For wear - very bad
For wet handling - perfect
For dry handling - perfect
If u want tyre for performence at all cost this is the tyre you, but u have to be ready to sacrifce everything else in the face of comfort, ,fuel consumption and definetly wear. The tyre is incredible and feels totally planted on the road, but if u drive fast the wear is very fast. Regardless i highly recomend.
Amazing feel and handling, decent dry grip.
Awful comfort and wear rate.
Tires abilities are slightly masked by the fact this M3 has 4WD, and nannies. Comfort is a little harsh, but amplified by the suspension. Impressed with tracking in the wet.
Appalling tyre. Lateral drag causing handling instability on G87 M2. Not good on high power cars. Wet grip bad. Tyres presented at top of BC list. Not fit for purpose! Only did 100 miles then bough Michelin pilot sport 4s for BMW and the handling instability vanished,
There were 4 brand new PHI R tyres fitted to my XKR when I bought it. In fairness, it's not a tyre I would choose for a 510bhp RWD coupe, but you'd expect them to be at least passable in all conditions, and to give you a sense of security as long as you drive within your limits and those of the environment.
To be blunt, these tyres are bl--dy dangerous in damp and cold conditions. I can barely use more than approx 25% throttle without the TCS light firing and the rear end squirming. The final straw for me, was going round a damp corner (6 degrees temp) at approx 20mph with no throttle applied, and feeling the back end starting to slide around. Consequently, all subsequent bends, corners and cambers were taken with extreme caution.
They currently have over 6.5mm of tread and are well scrubbed in.
In terms of the front end; well, it's passable in terms of comfort but turn-in is anything but sharp - and I don't trust the lateral grip whatsoever.
So if you're considering these as a good budget option on a larger wheel size, just DON'T. I wouldn't let a family member in my car (never mind let them drive) in the damp with these things on the rims. You are literally risking your life to save a few quid. I'd rather fit mid-range part worns for the same price!
To be blunt, these tyres are bl--dy dangerous in damp and cold conditions. I can barely use more than approx 25% throttle without the TCS light firing and the rear end squirming. The final straw for me, was going round a damp corner (6 degrees temp) at approx 20mph with no throttle applied, and feeling the back end starting to slide around. Consequently, all subsequent bends, corners and cambers were taken with extreme caution.
They currently have over 6.5mm of tread and are well scrubbed in.
In terms of the front end; well, it's passable in terms of comfort but turn-in is anything but sharp - and I don't trust the lateral grip whatsoever.
So if you're considering these as a good budget option on a larger wheel size, just DON'T. I wouldn't let a family member in my car (never mind let them drive) in the damp with these things on the rims. You are literally risking your life to save a few quid. I'd rather fit mid-range part worns for the same price!
Put these on the rear of my Jaguar 5.0 XKR and they have been utterly fantastic in every way, they've even worn well coming up for replacement at 18k miles.
These tires have been a pleasant surprise. Continental is, after all, synonymous with a guarantee of quality. The tire has excellent grip on both dry and wet asphalt, the feedback is very good, and they provide a good sense of confidence. The tires performed very well even on the track (although they are not trackday tires), with excellent grip up to 85 degrees before they start to slide. They are very easy to manage at the limit. On the road, you have a good feeling with the front axle, especially compared to the Michelin Pilot Sport 4S which were always a bit vague on turn-in.Tire wear and degradation are quite rapid. You need camber or the shoulder will degrade very quickly.
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Where this data comes from
Owner ratings are submitted through the review form on this site, naming the tyre, the size and the distance covered, and are checked by hand before publication. Test results come from independent published tyre tests indexed by size, and label values from the EU EPREL database.
About the TR Score
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Who does the testing
Every test published as a Tyre Reviews test is run by Jonathan Benson, who has been testing tyres independently since 2007.