Continental 255/40R20 touring tyres
Compare 8 Continental touring tyres in 255/40R20 (also written 255/40 R20 or 255 40 20), priced from $270 to $573 each including GST. Choose delivery to your address, or have them sent to a Tyroola fitting partner near you to be fitted and balanced.
What 255/40R20 means
A 255/40R20 tyre is 255 mm wide across the tread. The sidewall is 40% of that width, about 102 mm tall, and it fits a 20-inch rim. That puts the overall diameter at roughly 712 mm, or about 447 wheel revolutions per kilometre. The R stands for radial construction.
Load index and speed rating
Tyres listed in 255/40R20 carry load indexes from 97 (730 kg per tyre) to 101 (825 kg per tyre) and speed ratings T (190 km/h), H (210 km/h), V (240 km/h) and Y (300 km/h). Your vehicle's tyre placard, usually inside the driver's door frame, sets the minimum load index and speed rating. Replacements must match or exceed both.
Frequently asked questions
What does 255/40R20 mean?
It means a tyre 255 mm wide with a sidewall 40% of that width (about 102 mm), radial construction, for a 20-inch rim. The load index and speed rating follow the size on the sidewall, for example 255/40R20 91V.
How much are 255/40R20 tyres?
Right now 255/40R20 tyres range from $270 to $573 each including GST, depending on brand, tread type and load rating. A set of four starts from $1,080.
Which load index and speed rating do I need for 255/40R20?
Use the load index and speed rating on your vehicle's tyre placard as the minimum. A higher load index or speed rating is fine; a lower one is not. If your placard lists more than one size, use the ratings shown for the size you are buying.
Can I get 255/40R20 tyres fitted near me?
Yes. At checkout, choose a Tyroola fitting partner near you and the tyres are delivered there for fitting and balancing. You can also have them delivered to your own address.