Bridgestone Potenza S001 215/45R20 Tires

Bridgestone Potenza S001 215/45R20 SL 95W is an ultra high performance summer tire priced from $199.99.

Bridgestone Potenza S001 215/45R20 SL 95W Tire Specs

215/45R20 is a Metric tire used as an original equipment on a variety of popular passenger cars.

Let us decode each aspect of the tire size code to have a full understanding what this tire size means.

215 is a section width of the tire from one sidewall to the other. Tire tread width is typically a bit narrower than the section width. Section width of 215/45R20 tire is 215 millimeters.

45 represents the aspect ratio of a tire, which is a ratio of the tire's sidewall height to its width. For 215/45R20 tire, the sidewall height is 45% of its tread width.

R denotes that 215/45R20 tire has radial construction.

20 represents the wheel diameter in inches that the tire is designed to fit. 215/45R20 can be mounted on rims with 20 inches in diameter.

SL denotes the load range of a tire. Standard Load or SL tires are typically found on passenger cars, smaller SUVs, and light trucks. These tires are designed to operate at standard inflation pressures and are not meant for carrying heavy loads.

95 indicates the load index. A tire with a load index of 95 can support a maximum load of 1521 pounds or 690 kilograms per tire.

W indicates the speed rating. A tire with a speed rating of W is approved for speeds up to 168 miles per hour or 270 kilometers per hour under optimal conditions.

Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQG) rating for Bridgestone Potenza S001 215/45R20 tire is 280 A A.

Tire manufacturer part number (MPN) is 002045.