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285/55 R20 Tyres
Everything we know about the 285/55 R20 tyre size: 2 owner reviews covering 5,050 miles of driving, and EU label data for the tyres you can actually buy in it.
- 2owner reviews
- 5,050 milescovered on them
- 27tyres made in this size
285/55 R20 EU tyre label data
EU label values are declared for each individual size, so the figures here are exact for 285/55 R20 rather than a range across a model. 8 tyres carry label data in this size. The most common load index is 122. Speed ratings on offer: V (240 km/h), T (190 km/h), S (180 km/h), Q (160 km/h). 5 tyres in this size carry the 3PMSF severe snow marking.
73dB Quietest tyres
The quietest 285/55 R20 tyres are labelled at 73 dB external noise:
- BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO3 All Season 7.1
- Kinforest KF550 UHP Summer 6.9
- i-Link Terramax LSR2 AT All Season
- Venom Power Terra Hunter XT2 All Season
- Comforser CF9000 RT All Season
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 285/55 R20 mean?
A 285/55 R20 tyre is 285 mm wide, its sidewall is 55% of that width (157 mm) tall, and it fits a 20 inch wheel. That gives an overall diameter of roughly 822 mm.
| Section width | 285 mm |
|---|---|
| Sidewall height | 157 mm |
| Rim diameter | 20" (508 mm) |
| Overall diameter | ≈ 822 mm |
| Circumference | ≈ 2,581 mm |
| Revolutions per km | ≈ 387 |
| Revolutions per mile | ≈ 624 |
Also written as
285/55R20 285/55 ZR20 285-55-20 285 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.
What cars use 285/55 R20 tyres?
The cars most often running this size in our owner reviews. Each links to the best rated tyres for that exact car.
What drivers say about their 285/55 R20 tyres
The most recent owner reviews fitted in this size, in their own words.
I've used the Cooper Zeon LTZ for over 10 years, over about 200,000 miles and I'm on my 5th set. The tyres have never punctured and give about 50,000 miles of use before needing replacement, although I replace them when they get to 4mm of tread. 90% of my driving is on tarmac but when I do go off-road, I don't want to get stuck! Off road use is mainly muddy tracks and grass fields. Off road, the tyres have performed very well and only occasionally, come close to leaving me stranded - in very slippery mud. I had Nitto Terra Grapplers fitted before the LTZ's and they were better off-road but quite noisy on tarmac and gave quite a harsh ride.
On road, the Coopers are almost as quiet as the OE Pirelli P Zero's (which are useless off-road). Wet and dry grip is very good and the ride and handling pretty much the same as the P Zero's. However, I drive quite gently so never explore the 'handling' limits. If you want a tyre which performs 90% as well as a P-Zero on tarmac (in normal use) and 80% as well as Terra Grapplers off road, then the LTZ's are for you. They offer a perfect compromise and very difficult to beat.
On road, the Coopers are almost as quiet as the OE Pirelli P Zero's (which are useless off-road). Wet and dry grip is very good and the ride and handling pretty much the same as the P Zero's. However, I drive quite gently so never explore the 'handling' limits. If you want a tyre which performs 90% as well as a P-Zero on tarmac (in normal use) and 80% as well as Terra Grapplers off road, then the LTZ's are for you. They offer a perfect compromise and very difficult to beat.
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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.