This was my second winter season with these rires. First seson I didn’t manage to test them a lot on snow. Second season I did and……..this tires almost killed me. The compaund was very hard and there was no grip at all on snow and ice. They felt like summer tires in winter. Totally disapointed and will never buy any Continental products again. It was one of my favourite brands along with Michelin and Pirelli but not anymore. These tires have gone directly in the trash. Boight Pirelli P Zero Winter 2 now and these are proper winter tires. No comparison at all. Must say that the Continental was kept in the dry proper place when not in use, so I don’t have any fault for their miserable performance.
285/40 R20 Tyres
Everything we know about the 285/40 R20 tyre size: 10 owner reviews covering 46,900 miles of driving, and EU label data for the tyres you can actually buy in it.
- 10owner reviews
- 46,900 milescovered on them
- 103tyres made in this size
285/40 R20 EU tyre label data
EU label values are declared for each individual size, so the figures here are exact for 285/40 R20 rather than a range across a model. 90 tyres carry label data in this size. The most common load index is 108 (up to 1,000 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), T (190 km/h), R (170 km/h). 43 tyres in this size carry the 3PMSF severe snow marking.
A Best wet grip
37 tyres in this size hold the top EU wet grip rating, class A. The highest scoring on Tyre Reviews:
- Pirelli P Zero Winter 2 Winter 9.8
- Continental SportContact 7 Summer 9.7
- Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 Summer 9.7
- Vredestein Quatrac Pro 2 All Season 9.4
- Kumho Ecsta Sport S PS72 Summer 9.3
- Hankook iON Evo Summer 9.3
A Lowest rolling resistance
The most fuel efficient choice: 11 tyres in this size reach rolling resistance class A. The highest scoring on Tyre Reviews:
- Pirelli P Zero Winter 2 Winter 9.8
- Continental SportContact 7 Summer 9.7
- Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 Summer 9.7
- Hankook iON Evo Summer 9.3
- Pirelli P Zero Summer 8.8
- Yokohama Advan Sport V107 Summer 8.8
69dB Quietest tyres
The quietest 285/40 R20 tyres are labelled at 69 dB external noise:
- Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 Summer 9.7
- Vredestein Quatrac Pro 2 All Season 9.4
- Hankook iON Evo Summer 9.3
- Pirelli Ice Friction Winter 9.2
- Falken Azenis FK520 Summer 9.1
- Pirelli P Zero Summer 8.8
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.
What does 285/40 R20 mean?
A 285/40 R20 tyre is 285 mm wide, its sidewall is 40% of that width (114 mm) tall, and it fits a 20 inch wheel. That gives an overall diameter of roughly 736 mm.
| Section width | 285 mm |
|---|---|
| Sidewall height | 114 mm |
| Rim diameter | 20" (508 mm) |
| Overall diameter | ≈ 736 mm |
| Circumference | ≈ 2,312 mm |
| Revolutions per km | ≈ 432 |
| Revolutions per mile | ≈ 696 |
Also written as
285/40R20 285/40 ZR20 285-40-20 285 40 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 285/40 R20 tyres?
The cars most often running this size in our owner reviews. Each links to the best rated tyres for that exact car.
Every tyre reviewed in 285/40 R20
The complete record, including discontinued tyres and tyres with too few reviews to rank, ordered by the amount of evidence. A further 8 tyres have a single review each; they count toward the totals but are not listed.
| Tyre | Season | Owner rating | Reviews | Distance reviewed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pirelli P Zero Winter Replaced by Pirelli P Zero Winter 2 | Winter | 83% | 2 | 12,000 miles |
Reviews only cover part of the market: 103 tyres are made in 285/40 R20. Browse every 285/40 R20 tyre →
What drivers say about their 285/40 R20 tyres
The most recent owner reviews fitted in this size, in their own words.
Have always bought continental sports for my car as its what it came with new. Every year since I have needed new tyres, they wear fast and every MOT they failed with bulges in the wall. This year I bought Pace Alventis. They look great, handle the same if not better than the continental. They are super quiet on the mway, and 12 months later they still look new. Wet grip and winter ice not an issue handles great
No notes, perfect tire for a fast daily driver. Currently running them on my RS E-Tron GT, in past also on Panamera Turbo. 10/10
Much better than I thought. Wet excellent dry fine. I would try something else next time as when wear down to 4mm they are noisy. Sidewalls are ok softish load rating. Car is Stelvio QF so powerful heavyish. I don’t do track so want same grip but more refinement.
I replaced my originally factory fitted Pirelli P Zero (rear 285/40/20 front 255/45/20) with these Toyo's. The Pirelli's were almost gone when replacing. I have had a hugh doubt what the replace the Pirelli's, because of prices differ amazingly. In the end I took the gamble with these Toyo's. They were average 155 euro's per tyre, the Pirelli's would come in at 300 euro's. So basically they are half price.
I would fear I would loss sportiness. My Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio is a crazy sporty car for beiing a SUV. With (now) 580HP it put the tyres under hugh pressure.
The fact of the matter is that I feel I have lost 5% sportiness but gained about 30% comfort. And that is really welcoming. My wife really asked me: why is the car so quiet and why does it feels so luxerious. Ok, the Pirelli's were really worn out, but then again, the difference is really hugh. With normal and sporty driving you feel no difference in sportiness. It's only when you really going to push, you feel a slightly "softer" sidewall. Well, still the sidewall is incredibly stiff. Maybe the Pirelli's are just overdone, and this Toyo's is right were it should be. On the edge they are predictable and well behaving. The design is good (almost same side wall design and also tyre pattern). The rear tyres a slightly different to the front. Above 285 width Toyo puts a very tiny center pattern on the tyre to increase straight stability. You can really feel how stable the tyres are at greater speeds.
I cannot say other then I absolutely fell in love with the tyres. In this size for this car absolutely recommendable. Amazing value for money.
Good tyres if you live in warm places with little rainfall.
Wear is always uneven and happens very quickly.
Had the on 3 vehicles now and doesn't change with weight and sizes.
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