I bought set of these in SUV version to replace OEM worn-out Bridgestone Dueller tires. The Hankooks were one of few options available in size for Lexus RX and the price was very good. Obviously, they are sport-biased, not intended for a comfortable relaxed SUV. Their grip both in dry and wet is perfect, steering precise. But, they are not the choice for maximum comfort and silence. Winter set (Conti 870P) in the same size are significantly quieter and more comfortable. However, these tires are a smart choice- good price, peak safety and also good wear- after 20000km stil about 4-5mm. I would buy them again, but not for RX.
235/55 R20 Tires
Everything we know about the 235/55 R20 tire size: 21 owner reviews covering 440,600 miles of driving, and EU label data for the tires you can actually buy in it.
- 21owner reviews
- 440,600 milescovered on them
- 208tires made in this size
235/55 R20 EU tire label data
EU label values are declared for each individual size, so the figures here are exact for 235/55 R20 rather than a range across a model. 147 tires carry label data in this size. The most common load index is 105 (up to 925 kg per tire). Speed ratings on offer: 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). 63 tires in this size carry the 3PMSF severe snow marking.
A Best wet grip
32 tires in this size hold the top EU wet grip rating, class A. The highest scoring on Tire Reviews:
- Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 Summer 9.7
- Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport All Season 9.6
- Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2 Winter 9.3
- Falken Azenis FK520 Summer 9.1
- Toyo Proxes Sport 2 Summer 9.1
- Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 Winter 8.9
A Lowest rolling resistance
The most fuel efficient choice: 9 tires in this size reach rolling resistance class A. The highest scoring on Tire Reviews:
- Pirelli P Zero Summer 8.8
- Hankook iON evo SUV Summer 8.5
- Bridgestone Turanza 6 Summer 8.4
- Michelin Pilot Sport EV Summer 8.2
- Continental EcoContact 6 Summer 7.5
- Pirelli Scorpion MS All Season 6.4
67dB Quietest tires
The quietest 235/55 R20 tires are labelled at 67 dB external noise:
- Giti Control P10 Summer 8.5
- Yokohama BluEarth XT AE61 Summer 7.9
- Dunlop Sp Sport Maxx 050 Summer 6.7
- Accelera Iota ST68 Summer 6.6
- Z Max Zealion Summer 5
- Roadmarch Winter XPro 888 Winter 4.5
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 235/55 R20 mean?
A 235/55 R20 tire is 235 mm wide, its sidewall is 55% of that width (129 mm) tall, and it fits a 20 inch wheel. That gives an overall diameter of roughly 767 mm.
| Section width | 235 mm |
|---|---|
| Sidewall height | 129 mm |
| Rim diameter | 20" (508 mm) |
| Overall diameter | ≈ 767 mm |
| Circumference | ≈ 2,408 mm |
| Revolutions per km | ≈ 415 |
| Revolutions per mile | ≈ 668 |
Also written as
235/55R20 235/55 ZR20 235-55-20 235 55 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 235/55 R20 tires?
The cars most often running this size in our owner reviews. Each links to the best rated tires for that exact car.
Lexus Rx450h
6 reviews in this size
Lexus RX350
2 reviews in this size
Lexus RX300
2 reviews in this size
Cadillac SRX4
1 reviews in this size
Jaguar XKR
1 reviews in this size
Nissan Murano
1 reviews in this size
Lexus NX 300
1 reviews in this size
Toyota Kluger (Highlander)
1 reviews in this size
Porsche Porsche Macan 4
1 reviews in this size
Volkswagen ID4
1 reviews in this size
Every tire reviewed in 235/55 R20
The complete record, including discontinued tires and tires with too few reviews to rank, ordered by the amount of evidence. A further 17 tires have a single review each; they count toward the totals but are not listed.
| Tire | Season | Owner rating | Reviews | Distance reviewed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michelin CrossClimate 2 Replaced by Michelin CrossClimate 3 | All Season | 78% | 2 | 5,000 miles |
| Bridgestone Dueler HL 33 | Summer | 58% | 2 | 55,000 miles |
Reviews only cover part of the market: 208 tires are made in 235/55 R20. Browse every 235/55 R20 tire →
What drivers say about their 235/55 R20 tires
The most recent owner reviews fitted in this size, in their own words.
Bought the car with these tires on, was not happy they were not premium but thought I could at least change them if they were no good.
Turns out they are terrible in the wet, have experienced understeer, once being close to coming off the road. So today I have decided to change them even with loads of tread. Just too poor handling. Also fed up with pulling away and the car wheelspinning even slightly in the dry.
Turns out they are terrible in the wet, have experienced understeer, once being close to coming off the road. So today I have decided to change them even with loads of tread. Just too poor handling. Also fed up with pulling away and the car wheelspinning even slightly in the dry.
TLDR: Awesome value, on par with any All-season SUV Touring tire from "major" brands.
Got a set of four fitted for $630USD, anything comparable from Kumho, Hankook, Pirelli, Michelin, Dunlop, etc. was around or over $1000. Replaced the factory Bridgestone H/L33A at 72.500KM before the winter starts, we don't get snow but quite a lot of rain in central Chile. I was very surprised to see they were actually made in Korea, many tires from big brands sold around here come from Brazil, Thailand or even China.
I heavily disagree with the site saying this is a Summer UHP, even on the Nexen website they are labeled "Luxury Comfort SUV" and they are M+S rated. If that's not a Premium Touring All Season I don't know what else it could be. Compared to the factory tires they are an upgrade in pretty much any measurable way. I find them to be very quiet, with a comfortable and composed ride. Not too soft, so it's not bouncy, and not too hard so bumps on the road don't feel harsh at all. Grip is very confidence inspiring, and they behave great on the wet at highway speeds. We'll have to see how they wear, but I will give Nexen the benefit of the doubt, they offer very comprehensive tread wear warranties on other markets, also they are not directional, so tire rotations should be easy and help a lot with wear. At their price, they are unbeatable value IMO.
Got a set of four fitted for $630USD, anything comparable from Kumho, Hankook, Pirelli, Michelin, Dunlop, etc. was around or over $1000. Replaced the factory Bridgestone H/L33A at 72.500KM before the winter starts, we don't get snow but quite a lot of rain in central Chile. I was very surprised to see they were actually made in Korea, many tires from big brands sold around here come from Brazil, Thailand or even China.
I heavily disagree with the site saying this is a Summer UHP, even on the Nexen website they are labeled "Luxury Comfort SUV" and they are M+S rated. If that's not a Premium Touring All Season I don't know what else it could be. Compared to the factory tires they are an upgrade in pretty much any measurable way. I find them to be very quiet, with a comfortable and composed ride. Not too soft, so it's not bouncy, and not too hard so bumps on the road don't feel harsh at all. Grip is very confidence inspiring, and they behave great on the wet at highway speeds. We'll have to see how they wear, but I will give Nexen the benefit of the doubt, they offer very comprehensive tread wear warranties on other markets, also they are not directional, so tire rotations should be easy and help a lot with wear. At their price, they are unbeatable value IMO.
We put these tires on the wife's Cadillac XT6 and have been very impressed. Ride quality and road noise are great, wet traction and traction in light snow have also been very good. The tires have only been on the car for a couple months, but initial impressions are positive.
In the dry: Understeers very easily, could only ever manage 0.9g lateral, car is capable of about 1.1g.
In the wet they are as you expect, OK but not great. Never aquaplaned
On ice/snow the grip is quite good due to EV compound - equivalent to all season tires.
The wear rate was initially shocking: 7mm new down to 4mm in 5k miles.
Noise & comfort, a little bit loud. I think the car in general is quite loud though.
Conversely find that the Potenzas on the rear have ample grip, predictable oversteer. Feels rock solid all the time.
In the wet they are as you expect, OK but not great. Never aquaplaned
On ice/snow the grip is quite good due to EV compound - equivalent to all season tires.
The wear rate was initially shocking: 7mm new down to 4mm in 5k miles.
Noise & comfort, a little bit loud. I think the car in general is quite loud though.
Conversely find that the Potenzas on the rear have ample grip, predictable oversteer. Feels rock solid all the time.
In the dry: Compared to OEM summer UHP Bridgestone Potenza Enliten there is clearly less overall grip available and notice immediately dulled steering response, not good!
In the wet, sure-footed and feels almost the same as they are in the dry, consistent.
On ice/snow, good as you would expect but not great, not noticeably better than the OEM tire. Where is the all-season benefit?
Noise & comfort, noticeably quieter than OEM tire
Noticed an improvement in consumption lower rolling resistance
In the wet, sure-footed and feels almost the same as they are in the dry, consistent.
On ice/snow, good as you would expect but not great, not noticeably better than the OEM tire. Where is the all-season benefit?
Noise & comfort, noticeably quieter than OEM tire
Noticed an improvement in consumption lower rolling resistance
i just bought them 2 weeks ago for my lexus rx 450 h. I m very disappointed with those tires. Sure They perform well on the road but are so noisy in the Lexus ! Nearly as noisy as my Goodrich mud on my old defender. After 2 weeks i just decided to change them as they really ruined the Lexus driving. Really sad for such a price ! I noticed they were " made in China". I'm wondering if the quality is the same as i also get them on my Bmw 640 witout any issue ( but " made in Europe"). So on my opinion, They absolutely do not worth the money.
Replaced existing Yokohama Dunlop mix. Wanted better winter grip. Had expected the tires to be noisier than previous summer tires, but surprisingly quieter. Drove in snow for a couple of weeks this past winter in up to 8 inches of snow and slush in town and very good.
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