Insanely good once we got the big snow dump in early march 2026 in Mn. Weather was very bipolar so i spent a lot of time in warm weather. Took it down to texas in 80 degree weather for about two weeks. Not the brightest idea i had. But after the winter was over and switched back to my all seasons, i did notice a bit more wear on the inside of all four tires.
285/65 R20 Tires
Everything we know about the 285/65 R20 tire size: 3 owner reviews covering 13,040 miles of driving, and EU label data for the tires you can actually buy in it.
- 3owner reviews
- 13,040 milescovered on them
- 7tires made in this size
285/65 R20 EU tire label data
EU label values are declared for each individual size, so the figures here are exact for 285/65 R20 rather than a range across a model. 1 tires carry label data in this size. The most common load index is 116 (up to 1,250 kg per tire). Speed ratings on offer: H (210 km/h).
A Lowest rolling resistance
The most fuel efficient choice: 1 tires in this size reach rolling resistance class A. The highest scoring on Tire Reviews:
- Pirelli Scorpion ATR All Season 7.8
72dB Quietest tires
The quietest 285/65 R20 tires are labelled at 72 dB external noise:
- Pirelli Scorpion ATR All Season 7.8
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 285/65 R20 mean?
A 285/65 R20 tire is 285 mm wide, its sidewall is 65% of that width (185 mm) tall, and it fits a 20 inch wheel. That gives an overall diameter of roughly 879 mm.
| Section width | 285 mm |
|---|---|
| Sidewall height | 185 mm |
| Rim diameter | 20" (508 mm) |
| Overall diameter | ≈ 879 mm |
| Circumference | ≈ 2,760 mm |
| Revolutions per km | ≈ 362 |
| Revolutions per mile | ≈ 583 |
Also written as
285/65R20 285/65 ZR20 285-65-20 285 65 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 285/65 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 285/65 R20 tires
The most recent owner reviews fitted in this size, in their own words.
I have about 40,000 miles on these tires on a 2021 Ford F-150 Powerboost Lariat. I bought them because I wanted a semi-aggressive A/T tire that was 3PMSF rated and had 10 ply (LT load range E) construction. I do about 90% dry on-road & highway driving, with occasional towing of a 5,000 lb trailer. I live in a cold climate that gets snow & icy roads in the winter.
My first impression of these tires were disappointing. Steering was very numb & floaty due to the soft sidewalls, I also had to have 2 of the tires replaced under warranty because they had radial runout issues and wouldn't balance. Dry traction is good. Wet traction is okay, but getting worse as they age along with noise. Snow & ice traction is good enough, but not great. Wear has been the most surprising thing about them. I think they could make it legitimately 60k, and that is with about 2,000 miles of towing on them. The PB is hard on the rear tires due to the truck braking the rear tires primarily with the energy recovery system, and the truck is in 2WD 95% of the time. I have rotated them every 10k miles. Other than the initial issues I have had zero other problems with them.
I will not be buying this tire again, mainly because I have wholesale relationships with suppliers and want to try something else. I am looking very closely to the new Pirelli XTM AT, Michelin Defender Platinum, and Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac RT. I am not shopping the KO3 right now because of the lack of circumferential channels, that I believe, will lead to worse hydroplaning characteristics and numb on center tracking.
My first impression of these tires were disappointing. Steering was very numb & floaty due to the soft sidewalls, I also had to have 2 of the tires replaced under warranty because they had radial runout issues and wouldn't balance. Dry traction is good. Wet traction is okay, but getting worse as they age along with noise. Snow & ice traction is good enough, but not great. Wear has been the most surprising thing about them. I think they could make it legitimately 60k, and that is with about 2,000 miles of towing on them. The PB is hard on the rear tires due to the truck braking the rear tires primarily with the energy recovery system, and the truck is in 2WD 95% of the time. I have rotated them every 10k miles. Other than the initial issues I have had zero other problems with them.
I will not be buying this tire again, mainly because I have wholesale relationships with suppliers and want to try something else. I am looking very closely to the new Pirelli XTM AT, Michelin Defender Platinum, and Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac RT. I am not shopping the KO3 right now because of the lack of circumferential channels, that I believe, will lead to worse hydroplaning characteristics and numb on center tracking.
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