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255/45 R20 Tyres
Everything we know about the 255/45 R20 tyre size: 2 independent tyre tests conducted in this exact size, 81 owner reviews covering 1,021,359 miles of driving, and EU label data for the tyres you can actually buy in it.
- 81owner reviews
- 1,021,359 milescovered on them
- 2tests in this size
- 497tyres made in this size
The quick answer
| Season | Owners' pick | Owner rating | Latest test winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Michelin Latitude Sport 3 8.5 Current version: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV | 81% from 4 reviews | Continental SportContact 7 9.7 2023 The Best Electric Vehicle Tyres VS UHP Tyres |
| All Season | Michelin CrossClimate SUV 9.3 Current version: Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV | 69% from 3 reviews | - |
| Winter | - | - | Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 8.9 2023 AMS SUV Winter Tyre Test |
Owner picks are the highest weighted owner score in 255/45 R20; test winners come from the most recent independent test conducted in this size. The full evidence is below.
Independent tyre tests in 255/45 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 255/45 R20 - 2 in total, newest first.
Winter tyre tests
| Year | Test | Winner | Tyres tested |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2023 AMS SUV Winter Tyre Test | Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 | 7 |
Summer tyre tests
| Year | Test | Winner | Tyres tested |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2023 The Best Electric Vehicle Tyres VS UHP Tyres | Continental SportContact 7 | 10 |
The best rated 255/45 R20 tyres
Rated only by drivers running this size. Each tyre needs at least 3 reviews in 255/45 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 255/45 R20 is the Michelin Latitude Sport 3 - 81% from 4 owner reviews in this size. The current tyre in that line is now the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV.
| # | Tyre | Owner rating | Reviews | Distance reviewed | TR Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
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81% | 4 | 111,000 miles | 8.5 |
| 2 |
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72% | 3 | 21,000 miles | 6.6 |
| 3 |
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39% | 5 | 65,000 miles | 7.3 |
Want test data as well as owner opinion? Best Summer Tyres →
All Season tyres
The highest rated All Season tyre in 255/45 R20 is the Michelin CrossClimate SUV - 69% from 3 owner reviews in this size. The current tyre in that line is now the Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV.
| # | Tyre | Owner rating | Reviews | Distance reviewed | TR Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
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69% | 3 | 44,020 miles | 9.3 |
Want test data as well as owner opinion? Best All Season Tyres → Test winner: Goodyear Vector All Season 4
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.
255/45 R20 EU tyre label data
EU label values are declared for each individual size, so the figures here are exact for 255/45 R20 rather than a range across a model. 392 tyres carry label data in this size. The most common load index is 105 (up to 925 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). 189 tyres in this size carry the 3PMSF severe snow marking.
A Best wet grip
123 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
- Goodyear Vector All Season 4 All Season 9.7
- Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo Summer 9.5
- Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S Summer 9.4
- Vredestein Quatrac Pro 2 All Season 9.4
A Lowest rolling resistance
The most fuel efficient choice: 39 tyres in this size reach rolling resistance class A. The highest scoring on Tyre Reviews:
- Pirelli P Zero Winter 2 Winter 9.8
- Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 Summer 9.7
- Pirelli Cinturato C3 Summer 9.4
- Hankook iON Evo Summer 9.3
- Bridgestone Potenza Sport Summer 9.3
- Continental VikingContact 8 Winter 9.2
67dB Quietest tyres
The quietest 255/45 R20 tyres are labelled at 67 dB external noise:
- Pirelli Cinturato C3 Summer 9.4
- Yokohama Advan Sport V107 Summer 8.8
- Hankook iON evo SUV Summer 8.5
- Dunlop Blue Response TG Summer 8.5
- Bridgestone Turanza 6 Summer 8.4
- Yokohama BluEarth XT AE61 Summer 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.
How long do 255/45 R20 tyres last?
Across 28 end of life reviews in this size, a typical set of tyres was worn out after 20,000 miles. Half of all worn-out sets lasted between 16,000 miles and 30,000 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 255/45 R20 mean?
A 255/45 R20 tyre is 255 mm wide, its sidewall is 45% of that width (115 mm) tall, and it fits a 20 inch wheel. That gives an overall diameter of roughly 738 mm.
| Section width | 255 mm |
|---|---|
| Sidewall height | 115 mm |
| Rim diameter | 20" (508 mm) |
| Overall diameter | ≈ 738 mm |
| Circumference | ≈ 2,317 mm |
| Revolutions per km | ≈ 432 |
| Revolutions per mile | ≈ 695 |
Also written as
255/45R20 255/45 ZR20 255-45-20 255 45 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 255/45 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 255/45 R20
The complete record, including discontinued tyres and tyres with too few reviews to rank, ordered by the amount of evidence. A further 46 tyres have a single review each; they count toward the totals but are not listed.
| Tyre | Season | Owner rating | Reviews | Distance reviewed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pirelli Scorpion Verde | Summer | 39% | 5 | 65,000 miles |
| Michelin Latitude Sport 3 Replaced by Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV | Summer | 81% | 4 | 111,000 miles |
| Accelera Iota ST68 | Summer | 72% | 3 | 21,000 miles |
| Michelin CrossClimate SUV Replaced by Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV | All Season | 69% | 3 | 44,020 miles |
| Accelera Iota | Summer | 87% | 2 | 6,000 miles |
| Falken FK510 SUV | Summer | 84% | 2 | 40,000 miles |
| Bridgestone Dueler HP Sport | Summer | 77% | 2 | 27,000 miles |
| Giti GitiSport S1 SUV | Summer | 75% | 2 | 6,200 miles |
| Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV | Summer | 73% | 2 | 7,620 miles |
| Continental Cross Contact LX Sport | All Season | 68% | 2 | 19,000 miles |
| Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 | Summer | 68% | 2 | 17,000 miles |
| Continental EcoContact 6 Replaced by Continental EcoContact 7 | Summer | 58% | 2 | 25,000 miles |
| Avon ZX7 | Summer | 56% | 2 | 14,500 miles |
| Michelin Pilot Sport EV | Summer | 50% | 2 | 21,500 miles |
Reviews only cover part of the market: 497 tyres are made in 255/45 R20. Browse every 255/45 R20 tyre →
What drivers say about their 255/45 R20 tyres
The most recent owner reviews fitted in this size, in their own words.
Solid grip when dry, OK comfort, however, very significant drawback of this tyre is mileage - barely lasted me 20,000 km, very soft sidewall with multiple bulges at the end of life, very shallow tread at start (about 6mm) and very soft - reached about 3mm in 19,000 km. Very bad tire, do NOT recommend to anyone.
A very satisfying tire in most regards, though comfort is mediocre.
Loved the tires at first. At 15,000 miles the tread cupped and were very loud. I replaced the tires under warranty with a different tire.
I drive conservatively but still found these tyres reach their limit easily. Especially when worn, they would squeal during tight turns, even when going slowly like in a car park.
They were quite comfortable but became very loud as they wore down especially above 80km/h.
My set were OE for my PHEV Outlander and were worn to .5mm of the indicator within 45,000km/28,000mi. I could maybe have babied them to 50,000km with a rotation around 30,000km.
These are not off road oriented tyres, but I drive on dirt roads multiple times a week. They gave good confidence when new, but became slippery on dirt roads as they began to wear.
It may be due to the low profile of my tyres (255/45/20) but I damaged 3 wheels from potholes in their short life.
Overall I was quite disappointed in these tyres, they were quite decent early on, but wore out quickly and became increasing bad in multiple ways as they wore down. I was excited to replace them and would recommend replacement with something else if your vehicle comes with these, even if you haven’t reached the tread wear marker yet.
I feel very bump on the road, always need keeping driwing wheel. These tyres are for perfect road.
Nothing to complain except the groove cracks after just 10.000 Km and almost 2 years, with the correct pressure and storage temperatures during the winter. Really dissapointed.
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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
The Tyre Reviews Score rates each tyre out of 10 using independent test results and the full body of owner reviews, so you can check a car-specific ranking against the wider evidence.
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.

