OEM choice/ replaced with exactly the same tires due to wear
215/45 R20 Tires
Everything we know about the 215/45 R20 tire size: 4 owner reviews covering 50,400 miles of driving, and EU label data for the tires you can actually buy in it.
- 4owner reviews
- 50,400 milescovered on them
- 86tires made in this size
215/45 R20 EU tire label data
EU label values are declared for each individual size, so the figures here are exact for 215/45 R20 rather than a range across a model. 77 tires carry label data in this size. The most common load index is 95 (up to 690 kg per tire). 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), R (170 km/h). 46 tires in this size carry the 3PMSF severe snow marking.
A Best wet grip
25 tires in this size hold the top EU wet grip rating, class A. The highest scoring on Tire Reviews:
- Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 All Season 9.6
- Pirelli Cinturato C3 Summer 9.4
- Vredestein Quatrac Pro 2 All Season 9.4
- Hankook Ventus Evo Summer 9.4
- Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S Summer 9.4
- Hankook iON Evo Summer 9.3
A Lowest rolling resistance
The most fuel efficient choice: 10 tires in this size reach rolling resistance class A. The highest scoring on Tire Reviews:
- Michelin CrossClimate 2 All Season 9.5
- Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 All Season 9.4
- Pirelli Cinturato C3 Summer 9.4
- Falken e.Ziex Summer 8.7
- Bridgestone Turanza 6 Summer 8.4
- Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance Summer 8.3
67dB Quietest tires
The quietest 215/45 R20 tires are labelled at 67 dB external noise:
- Pirelli P Zero Summer 8.8
- Giti Control P10 Summer 8.5
- Dunlop Blue Response TG Summer 8.5
- Bridgestone Turanza 6 Summer 8.4
- Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance Summer 8.3
- Davanti DX390 Summer 4.1
Label values come from the EU EPREL database and apply to the EU market versions of each tire. 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 215/45 R20 mean?
A 215/45 R20 tire is 215 mm wide, its sidewall is 45% of that width (97 mm) tall, and it fits a 20 inch wheel. That gives an overall diameter of roughly 702 mm.
| Section width | 215 mm |
|---|---|
| Sidewall height | 97 mm |
| Rim diameter | 20" (508 mm) |
| Overall diameter | ≈ 702 mm |
| Circumference | ≈ 2,204 mm |
| Revolutions per km | ≈ 454 |
| Revolutions per mile | ≈ 730 |
Also written as
215/45R20 215/45 ZR20 215-45-20 215 45 20
Figures are calculated from the nominal size. A loaded, rolling tire runs a few percent smaller, and true widths vary slightly between makes.
What cars use 215/45 R20 tires?
The cars most often running this size in our owner reviews. Each links to the best rated tires for that exact car.
What drivers say about their 215/45 R20 tires
The most recent owner reviews fitted in this size, in their own words.
After analyzing multiple tests, I opted for the SF3 Elect (215/45 R20) for its superior damping and class-leading wet performance. On the 20-inch wheels of my Megane E-Tech, the ride has become significantly more refined, soaking up sharp imperfections that used to crash through the cabin.
A crucial factor in my decision was the Seal Inside (S-I) technology. Since most EVs lack a spare tire, having that internal sealant layer provides essential peace of mind against punctures without the harshness of a traditional Run-Flat.
Yes, it is a B-rated tire for rolling resistance and likely won't win a longevity contest against the Michelin CC2, but the trade-off for "A-rated" wet safety, silence, and the added security of Seal Inside is a deliberate choice. It perfectly complements a high-torque EV chassis that demands grip, refinement, and reliability.
A crucial factor in my decision was the Seal Inside (S-I) technology. Since most EVs lack a spare tire, having that internal sealant layer provides essential peace of mind against punctures without the harshness of a traditional Run-Flat.
Yes, it is a B-rated tire for rolling resistance and likely won't win a longevity contest against the Michelin CC2, but the trade-off for "A-rated" wet safety, silence, and the added security of Seal Inside is a deliberate choice. It perfectly complements a high-torque EV chassis that demands grip, refinement, and reliability.
These came as original fitted tires, and I was pleased to see they appeared to have some side protection for the alloys.
It still wasn’t quite enough though and the alloys have suffered a couple of dings.
I soon learned that they would lose grip and spin easily even on dry roads and not allow the car to put down the power.
Wet driving really reigned in any thoughts of enthusiasm because, safe grip quickly slipped away.
They did wear evenly though which was pleasing to see, but a bulge in one of the rears spelled a complete set of four when the fronts needed changing. Pity.
It still wasn’t quite enough though and the alloys have suffered a couple of dings.
I soon learned that they would lose grip and spin easily even on dry roads and not allow the car to put down the power.
Wet driving really reigned in any thoughts of enthusiasm because, safe grip quickly slipped away.
They did wear evenly though which was pleasing to see, but a bulge in one of the rears spelled a complete set of four when the fronts needed changing. Pity.
Fitted these on a Cupra born v3 77kw with 20" wheels to replace the Bridgstone Turenza 6 Enticity and they absolutely destroyed the range of the car. With temperatures above 5degree Celsius. My normal 3.0+ mi/kwh dropped to 2.2 /2.3/2.4. As soon as i replaced them with a Hankook Ventus Prime 4 the efficiency returned to normal. Avoid if youre needing EV range and cant home charge every evening.
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Where this data comes from
Owner ratings are submitted through the review form on this site, naming the tire, the size and the distance covered, and are checked by hand before publication. Test results come from independent published tire tests indexed by size, and label values from the EU EPREL database.
About the TR Score
The Tire Reviews Score rates each tire 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 Tire Reviews test is run by Jonathan Benson, who has been testing tires independently since 2007.