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225/35 R20 Tires

Everything we know about the 225/35 R20 tire size: 10 owner reviews covering 170,000 miles of driving, and EU label data for the tires you can actually buy in it.

  • 10owner reviews
  • 170,000 milescovered on them
  • 144tires made in this size
225/35 R20 To scale, mm
Ø 666 225 79 20" 79

225/35 R20 EU tire label data

EU label values are declared for each individual size, so the figures here are exact for 225/35 R20 rather than a range across a model. 105 tires carry label data in this size. The most common load index is 90 (up to 600 kg per tire). Speed ratings on offer: (Y) (301 km/h), Y (300 km/h), W (270 km/h). 3 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:

B Lowest rolling resistance

The most fuel efficient choice: 9 tires in this size reach rolling resistance class B. The highest scoring on Tire Reviews:

67dB Quietest tires

The quietest 225/35 R20 tires are labelled at 67 dB external noise:

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 225/35 R20 mean?

A 225/35 R20 tire is 225 mm wide, its sidewall is 35% of that width (79 mm) tall, and it fits a 20 inch wheel. That gives an overall diameter of roughly 666 mm.

225/35 R20 nominal dimensions
Section width225 mm
Sidewall height79 mm
Rim diameter20" (508 mm)
Overall diameter≈ 666 mm
Circumference≈ 2,091 mm
Revolutions per km≈ 478
Revolutions per mile≈ 770

Also written as

225/35R20 225/35 ZR20 225-35-20 225 35 20

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

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Every tire reviewed in 225/35 R20

The complete record, including discontinued tires and tires with too few reviews to rank, ordered by the amount of evidence. A further 8 tires have a single review each; they count toward the totals but are not listed.

All tires reviewed in 225/35 R20
Tire Season Owner rating Reviews Distance reviewed
Powertrac CityRacing Summer 27% 2 15,000 miles

Reviews only cover part of the market: 144 tires are made in 225/35 R20. Browse every 225/35 R20 tire →

What drivers say about their 225/35 R20 tires

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

38%
Landsail LS288 225/35 R20 Jaguar XK 4.2 5,000 miles December 6, 2023
I check tire pressures weekly but both front tires began to leak in many places on the sidewall - tires on car when purchased and gone back to premium brands.
39%
Powertrac CityRacing 225/35 R20 Volkswagen Transporter 10,000 miles November 14, 2023
Started having an issue with judder from nearside front on a long trip to South coast, thought I had wheel balance issue.
Took it into a local garage on my return only to find huge bulges on the inside edge of tire, could have been nasty at 70mph plus!!!
Bought this VW Transporter with these crappy Powertrac Cityracing tires from a V.W. dealership in Leeds which I am a little surprised about.
Having tires changed immediately and will try sending an invoice to the V.W. dealership to cover the cost.
14%
Powertrac CityRacing 225/35 R20 Ford 05 Mondeo 185 (modded) diesel 5,000 miles July 16, 2022
I recently bought a brand new transit custom with 20inch rims. I’m Totally aware that the sizes arnt ideal however after 5000 miles I had 2 blowouts on the fronts. Costing me over £700 to call out emergency tire replacements. I don’t drive erratically or fast ( luckily ) and am disgusted with the situation. On both occasions I was driving on normal road surfaces and well under speed limits ( luckily ). I’ve since read reviews on the powertrac tires and reviews are very concerning about this manufacturer. On both tires the inner side wall has literally just popped. I’ve not even done 5000 miles yet. Stay away from this manufacturer. I’ve also contacted my van supplier and suggested they don’t fit their vehicles with this product. It turns out the tires are relatively cheap but look good. Which is no hood to anybody if they randomly pop and breakdown with minimal use. Awful
15%
Zeta Ztr10 225/35 R20 Mercedes Benz E350 500 miles May 23, 2020
Bought these tires thinking they would be like any other tire, hell was i wrong DO NOT BUY THESE TYRES my car swerves on motorway and feels like im in a boat Very dangerous especially with kids if you are suicidal it makes sense to buy them and you will save a bit of money also but if you want to have a few years of life please avoid your traction control will also be working overtime, i have had them on my car 1 week and have ordered new pirellis in will be changing today.
40%
Kumho Ecsta PS71 225/35 R20 BMW 420d M Sport X Drive 3,000 miles April 7, 2019
Bought as an “upgrade” from lower mid range tires. While handling and grip is fine under normal driving conditions there is lots of road noise at any speed which is a bit tiring on longer trips but acceptable. However, they are terrible at motorway speeds from 71-76mph, droning that is very intrusive to the point I though I had a wheel bearing going. Removed after 3000 miles as I couldn't stand it any longer. Swapped to some nangkang NS-2 which are considerably cheaper and possibly seen as an inferior brand but instantly cured my road noise and droning problems.. please don't waste your money on these!
100%
Zeetex HP1000 225/35 R20 Toyota Camry 117,000 miles April 23, 2018
I recommend this 100% I have after market rims and my car is lowered down with bc coilovers. The only tire I've used that compared to this near perfect tire was Yokohama s drives. I have used both. On my third time to buy be tires I chose the Zeetech again instead of the Yokohama because footer the value. Zeetech was more affordable than the overpriced Yokohama. I drive from an average of 60 miles a day. Mostly highway. Anyone who tells you that this tire isn't high quality and long lasting must have forgotten to get their alignment done. This is my second set and I want to thank whoever decided to get it made in this size. Thank you. Have a safe day. And remember, Alignment is the 🔑 to a safe set of tires rain or shine I feel safe with my family. Yes. Daily driven, slammed, with tires that can support all the modifications of your car.
82%
Nexen N Fera SU1 225/35 R20 Volkswagen Golf 1,500 miles November 15, 2016
I shopped around, did my research based on performance and particularly wanted a balance of low noise and low rolling resistance plus was limited by my tire size on my i8 wheels but of all the options including Goodyear, Continental and Dunlop, these scored high on paper only short of the Goodyear Efficientgrip and were less than half the price of the primes above and better than all mid-range tires on price and paper.
I'm so glad I went with the Nexen N'Fera SU1, although they have 10% less sidewall than the Bridgestones before, they have a smoother ride on fine sharp surfaces (man holes, repaired tarmac, concrete joints etc) and are hugely quieter, almost silent below 30mph which is fantastic for my car in electric mode, its near silent.
The tires are also lighter in weight helping steering reaction in spite of their size and in every aspect improving and helping the suspension to perform. I've even noticed as a result that my front top mount is worn which was indistinguishable with the harsh and loud Bridgestone's before.
My GTE has a capacity to lay down torque ~300ft.lbs in a go and even flooring it on wet roundabouts' hen the inside would break traction the car steered well and the drift/understeer was very controllable and correctable. I'm very impressed by the progression and control given the price range if the tire.
I absolutely would recommend these and no doubt will be getting a new set in no time due to the mileage I do. Right now though they have only done a few miles so still fresh.

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