275/40/20 and 315/35/20.
Awesome tyres, I had Pirelli winter tyres before, the Continental were better. They lasted 57.000 km
315/35 R20 Tyres
Everything we know about the 315/35 R20 tyre size: 33 owner reviews covering 361,258 miles of driving, and EU label data for the tyres you can actually buy in it.
- 33owner reviews
- 361,258 milescovered on them
- 264tyres made in this size
315/35 R20 EU tyre label data
EU label values are declared for each individual size, so the figures here are exact for 315/35 R20 rather than a range across a model. 182 tyres carry label data in this size. The most common load index is 110 (up to 1,060 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), Q (160 km/h). 67 tyres in this size carry the 3PMSF severe snow marking.
A Best wet grip
52 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
- Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 Summer 9.7
- Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport All Season 9.6
- Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo Summer 9.5
- Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV Summer 9.3
- Kumho Ecsta Sport S PS72 Summer 9.3
B Lowest rolling resistance
The most fuel efficient choice: 25 tyres in this size reach rolling resistance class B. The highest scoring on Tyre Reviews:
- Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport All Season 9.6
- Continental VikingContact 8 Winter 9.2
- Hankook Ventus S1 Evo Z K129 Summer 8.9
- Sailun Atrezzo ZSR2 Summer 8.9
- Pirelli P Zero Summer 8.8
- Nokian Powerproof 2 Summer 8.8
69dB Quietest tyres
The quietest 315/35 R20 tyres are labelled at 69 dB external noise:
- Falken Azenis FK520 Summer 9.1
- Pirelli P Zero Summer 8.8
- Falken FK510 SUV Summer 8.7
- Michelin Latitude Sport 3 Summer 8.5
- Michelin X Ice Snow+ Winter 8.5
- Michelin X Ice Snow Winter 7.9
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 315/35 R20 mean?
A 315/35 R20 tyre is 315 mm wide, its sidewall is 35% of that width (110 mm) tall, and it fits a 20 inch wheel. That gives an overall diameter of roughly 729 mm.
| Section width | 315 mm |
|---|---|
| Sidewall height | 110 mm |
| Rim diameter | 20" (508 mm) |
| Overall diameter | ≈ 729 mm |
| Circumference | ≈ 2,289 mm |
| Revolutions per km | ≈ 437 |
| Revolutions per mile | ≈ 703 |
Also written as
315/35R20 315/35 ZR20 315-35-20 315 35 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 315/35 R20 tyres?
The cars most often running this size in our owner reviews. Each links to the best rated tyres for that exact car.
BMW X5
13 reviews in this size
BMW X5 3.0d Sport
7 reviews in this size
BMW X6 M
4 reviews in this size
BMW X5 e70
3 reviews in this size
BMW X5 3.0 diesel
1 reviews in this size
Chevrolet Camaro
1 reviews in this size
BMW 218d Active Tourer
1 reviews in this size
BMW BMW X5 F15 30d Xdrive
1 reviews in this size
Every tyre reviewed in 315/35 R20
The complete record, including discontinued tyres and tyres with too few reviews to rank, ordered by the amount of evidence. A further 21 tyres have a single review each; they count toward the totals but are not listed.
| Tyre | Season | Owner rating | Reviews | Distance reviewed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyo Proxes T1 Sport Replaced by Toyo Proxes T1 Sport+ | Summer | 90% | 2 | 20,000 miles |
| Bridgestone Dueler HP Sport | Summer | 90% | 2 | 70,000 miles |
| Accelera Iota | Summer | 78% | 2 | 12,000 miles |
| RoadX RXMOTION U11 | Summer | 75% | 2 | 31,000 miles |
| Dunlop SP Sport Maxx | Summer | 60% | 2 | 16,000 miles |
| Dunlop SP Sport Maxx ROF | Summer | 49% | 2 | 28,000 miles |
Reviews only cover part of the market: 264 tyres are made in 315/35 R20. Browse every 315/35 R20 tyre →
What drivers say about their 315/35 R20 tyres
The most recent owner reviews fitted in this size, in their own words.
Have purchased this tyre for 3 vehicles over many years. Have been confident that they perform very well in the wet consistently and know it's limits
After long use during summer months only they perform the same as they did with only 1000 kms on them. Again, these are a more affordable option that comes with a certain amount of sacrifice in performance but I have realistic expectations. If they were as good as top tier tires, the price would reflect that cost of production. If you are like me and are tired of watching a set of $3200 high performance tires dissolve in 40 000 kms, this is a great option. Get a flat...buy another 4 for the price of 2 big brand tires. do your tires rotations and check your psi like you should...regularly.
Hey all!
Just got these for my X5 F15 in 315/35/20 Rear and 275/40/20 Front.
Right off the bat they are louder than the winter set i had on and they are much firmer than I had thought they'd be. To me it doesn't matter that much, however I note it as I know that many drivers prefer comfort.
This is an initial impression and ignoring the slightly higher road noise they are very responsive, car feels more planted and snappier.
Even tho they are quite firm, at speed, bumps are absorbed quite well.
Let's see how they get through the summer 2026 and I might update this toward autumn.
Just got these for my X5 F15 in 315/35/20 Rear and 275/40/20 Front.
Right off the bat they are louder than the winter set i had on and they are much firmer than I had thought they'd be. To me it doesn't matter that much, however I note it as I know that many drivers prefer comfort.
This is an initial impression and ignoring the slightly higher road noise they are very responsive, car feels more planted and snappier.
Even tho they are quite firm, at speed, bumps are absorbed quite well.
Let's see how they get through the summer 2026 and I might update this toward autumn.
Was hesitant to buy the LingLongs at first, seeing how there's not many reviews online.
I went for it thinking if they didnt work out i would just throw them away and buy other ones,
and if they did then I'd have found something that will keep saving me a lot of money in the future.
To my surprise the LingLong sport master winter has been fantastic for me.
This 2025/2026 winter started out very mild with temperatures around 15C, but then gone down to temperatures -15C with lots and lots of snow and ice.
The tyre performed spectacularly in the dry and great in the wet and in very deep snow.
Black Ice is a problem for any tyre and there's no tyre in the world that can save you when you hit such a patch of ice.
So by driving like a normal person on icy snowy roads I never had any problem.
The previous tyres I had on were Michelin All seasons and granted, they were 4 years old, the linglongs outperformed them in the wet and in the snow.
Strongly suggest saving money and trying these out.
I went for it thinking if they didnt work out i would just throw them away and buy other ones,
and if they did then I'd have found something that will keep saving me a lot of money in the future.
To my surprise the LingLong sport master winter has been fantastic for me.
This 2025/2026 winter started out very mild with temperatures around 15C, but then gone down to temperatures -15C with lots and lots of snow and ice.
The tyre performed spectacularly in the dry and great in the wet and in very deep snow.
Black Ice is a problem for any tyre and there's no tyre in the world that can save you when you hit such a patch of ice.
So by driving like a normal person on icy snowy roads I never had any problem.
The previous tyres I had on were Michelin All seasons and granted, they were 4 years old, the linglongs outperformed them in the wet and in the snow.
Strongly suggest saving money and trying these out.
These were fitted to the rear of my BMW X5 40d m sport and they have today been replaced after covering 27,000 miles yes you have read that right. A brilliant tyre with excellent wear rate on a heavy SUV and although mainly motorway I dont drive like a grandad either. These are also run flat.
Initial 100 mile review of the Falken Azenis 520s has left me impressed. Having just ditched the Dunlop Sport Maxx GT RFTs that came on my E70 X5 when I purchased it, the following was apparent - Review is based on intial subjective impressions.
1) The ride was significantly improved on dual carriageways and undulating country roads. The perceived feedback is that it feels more compliant and better damped than the RFTs.
2) The wet grip and traction was impressive. I couldn't notice a difference in braking performance on wet corners on country roads. Turn in felt responsive and was expecting some understeer at 50mph on my local S-bends, but it tracked very predictable on throttle. It hasn't spun up any of the corners on aggressive throttle applications.
Time will tell on how long these will last, but if I'm able to get 12000 miles before I need to replace them, I'll be more than satisfied. My use case of living in a hilly area with loads of NSL roads means that they wear will be quite high due to the constant braking and acceleration.
I was quite impressed with the ZE914s I had on my Celica 8 years ago, so if these perform as well as they did, I'll be buying them again. Will revise this review with wear.
1) The ride was significantly improved on dual carriageways and undulating country roads. The perceived feedback is that it feels more compliant and better damped than the RFTs.
2) The wet grip and traction was impressive. I couldn't notice a difference in braking performance on wet corners on country roads. Turn in felt responsive and was expecting some understeer at 50mph on my local S-bends, but it tracked very predictable on throttle. It hasn't spun up any of the corners on aggressive throttle applications.
Time will tell on how long these will last, but if I'm able to get 12000 miles before I need to replace them, I'll be more than satisfied. My use case of living in a hilly area with loads of NSL roads means that they wear will be quite high due to the constant braking and acceleration.
I was quite impressed with the ZE914s I had on my Celica 8 years ago, so if these perform as well as they did, I'll be buying them again. Will revise this review with wear.
I put these on my x5 as a much cheaper option to the pirelli’s they replaced…half to price for 275/315 offsets. Would I put them on my m4? Probably not, but for any sport suv they are just fine. To expect these to perform the same as something twice the price is unrealistic. They doing the job I need them for and they look great. I’m not racing my x5 but they honestly don’t feel bad at higher speeds. I’d consider them again.
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