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255/55 R20 Tyres

Everything we know about the 255/55 R20 tyre size: 12 owner reviews covering 154,519 miles of driving, and EU label data for the tyres you can actually buy in it.

  • 12owner reviews
  • 154,519 milescovered on them
  • 239tyres made in this size
255/55 R20 To scale, mm
Ø 789 255 140 20" 140

255/55 R20 EU tyre label data

EU label values are declared for each individual size, so the figures here are exact for 255/55 R20 rather than a range across a model. 177 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), S (180 km/h), R (170 km/h), Q (160 km/h). 96 tyres in this size carry the 3PMSF severe snow marking.

A Best wet grip

40 tyres in this size hold the top EU wet grip rating, class A. The highest scoring on Tyre Reviews:

A Lowest rolling resistance

The most fuel efficient choice: 13 tyres in this size reach rolling resistance class A. The highest scoring on Tyre Reviews:

68dB Quietest tyres

The quietest 255/55 R20 tyres are labelled at 68 dB external noise:

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 255/55 R20 mean?

A 255/55 R20 tyre is 255 mm wide, its sidewall is 55% of that width (140 mm) tall, and it fits a 20 inch wheel. That gives an overall diameter of roughly 789 mm.

Section width255 mm
Sidewall height140 mm
Rim diameter20" (508 mm)
Overall diameter≈ 789 mm
Circumference≈ 2,477 mm
Revolutions per km≈ 404
Revolutions per mile≈ 650

Also written as

255/55R20 255/55 ZR20 255-55-20 255 55 20

Figures are calculated from the nominal size. A loaded, rolling tyre runs a few percent smaller, and true widths vary slightly between makes.

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What cars use 255/55 R20 tyres?

The cars most often running this size in our owner reviews. Each links to the best rated tyres for that exact car.

Audi E Tron 55 Quattro 2 reviews in this size Kia Motors EV6 GT 2 reviews in this size Jeep Grand Cherokee 1 reviews in this size GMC Yukon Denali 1 reviews in this size Volkswagen Amarok permanent 4x4 1 reviews in this size Ford Ranger 1 reviews in this size Ford Explorer 1 reviews in this size Ford Everest 1 reviews in this size

Every tyre reviewed in 255/55 R20

The complete record, including discontinued tyres and tyres with too few reviews to rank, ordered by the amount of evidence. A further 10 tyres have a single review each; they count toward the totals but are not listed.

Tyre Season Owner rating Reviews Distance reviewed
Nexen N Fera RU1 Summer 50% 2 25,000 miles

Reviews only cover part of the market: 239 tyres are made in 255/55 R20. Browse every 255/55 R20 tyre →

What drivers say about their 255/55 R20 tyres

The most recent owner reviews fitted in this size, in their own words.

65%
Fortune Polaro Snow 255/55 R20 Audi E Tron 55 Quattro 65 miles October 9, 2026

Since there are currently very few reviews available for these tyres, I thought I would share my first impressions.

So far, I have only driven approximately 100 km on these new tyres with my Audi e-tron 55. My initial impressions are based on driving on motorways, country roads and gravel roads, in dry to slightly wet conditions.

The tyres are surprisingly quiet and provide good steering response, even when taking sharp corners. So far, I have no negative experiences or concerns to report.

I'm looking forward to seeing how these tyres perform when winter arrives, especially on snow and ice!

53%
Nexen N Fera RU1 255/55 R20 Kia Motors EV6 GT 15,000 miles October 1, 2025
Something wrong with handling. The road shoul be ideal for these tyres.
81%
Goodyear Wrangler Territory HT 255/55 R20 Ford Everest 35,000 miles June 20, 2025
Not the greatest wearing tyre but I am driving a Next Gen Everest so the weight would impact this significantly.
I'll be rotating my tyres more frequently next time around.
Otherwise pretty happy overall.
57%
Michelin Primacy Tour AS 255/55 R20 Ford Explorer September 23, 2024
Just 10 000km, comfortable and predictable tires. You can easily feel what they are doing. But overall they causes to much understeering, on dry surface it starts squeek in corners surprisingly soon, but it squeeks much sooner than it slips, braking is average/below average. On wet surface it´s another story, braking is apalling, but cornering, it´s disaster. Try to corner in speeds in or below traffic flow? No, you gonna go just straight forward.

Well they have no homologation for winter use in Europe so after they will come of the car this fall, there is no possible comeback for them next spring.
59%
Radar Renegade RT Plus 255/55 R20 Ford Ranger 10,000 miles January 23, 2024
Tyres look great. Handle brilliant on the sand. But the wet it's like driving with bambi on ice.. no grip at all. Disappointed.
44%
Pirelli Scorpion Zero 255/55 R20 Ford 40,400 miles August 29, 2023
Ran a set of these for 40k miles before having a huge knot form on one of them. They were decent tires, since they came stock I figured I'd give them a chance. Overall I choose to go back with michelin defenders. I've always had good luck with them.
93%
Bridgestone Turanza 6 255/55 R20 Volkswagen Amarok permanent 4x4 3,000 miles June 12, 2023
Compared to the OEM fitted Bridgestone HP Dueler, this tyre far better on comfort, wet grip and rolling resistance. The soft tyrewall gives a plush and smooth feel. For those who are after a lot of feedback and instant reaction on steering input, should look at other tyres.
The old HP Dueler lastet 70 000km, but i dont expect the Turanza 6 to last that long. I’ve only driven 5000km on them so far and no sign of wear on them yet.

For SUV’s and pick up trucks, this tyres are highly recommended!
85%
Nokian Outpost AT 255/55 R20 Jeep Grand Cherokee 5,000 miles July 2, 2022
i wonder how you can say i would get 60000 mi out of an outpost at with 14/32 tread depth maybe the at with 18/32 that i can believe

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