Best 215/45 R20 Tires. Rims & Conversion Info

215/45 R20 in inches What rims fit 215/45 R20 tires What is 215/45 R20?

Best 215/45 R20 Summer Tires

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Bridgestone Potenza S001
Overall: 73%
Dry: 79.7%
Wet: 74%
Comfort: 65%
Wear: 70%
Buy again: 63%
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Pirelli P Zero PZ4
Overall: 68.1%
Dry: 88.5%
Wet: 82.5%
Comfort: 78.5%
Wear: 57.5%
Buy again: 71%
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Best 215/45 R20 Winter Tires

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Bridgestone Blizzak LM-32
Overall: 80%
Dry: 86%
Wet: 88%
Snow: 85%
Comfort: 85%
Wear: 83%
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Best 215/45 R20 Summer TiresBest 215/45 R20 Winter Tires

215/45 R20 in inches

215/45 R20 tires' overall diameter is 27.6 inches, tire width is 8.5 inches, the tire can be mounted on 20 inches wheel and the circumference is 86.7". With that parameters, we can calculate that it will take approximately 730.8 revolutions per mile.

So the closest metric tire size of 215/45R20 existing size in inches is 33x11.50R20, which is 19.57% taller and 35.29% wider.

You can use our handy tire size calculator to compare 215/45 R20 vs 33x11.50R20.

What rims fit 215/45 R20 tires?

For each tire size there often there are several wheel sizes. You can't put too wide tires on narrow rims or vice versa. Here is what size of the wheels your vehicle needs for 215/45 R20 tires:

Rim diameter x rim width

215/45 R20 – what does it mean?

Parameter Meaning
215 The first number shows that the tire has a section width of 215 mm or approximately 8.5 inches.
45 The second number is the aspect ratio or sidewall height. In this case, it is 45%. It shows the height of the tire from the ground to the rim edge or the height of the tire's cross-section which is 45% of the width or ~ 97mm
R20 The letter R means this tire is radial. Most of all tires nowadays are radial. The number is the tire diameter in inches. It means that the tire will fit 20-inch wheels

If you want to know more about how to decipher information inscribed on your tires, including aspects such as the tire height, tire width, and the diameter of the wheel, this guide provides an in-depth look at how to read a tire sidewall. These measurements can reveal a wealth of information about your tire's specifications and suitability for your vehicle. Mastering these details will allow you to make informed decisions when buying or replacing your tires.