Bridgestone Potenza S001 RFT 295/35R20 Tires

Bridgestone Potenza S001 RFT 295/35R20 SL 101Y is an ultra high performance summer tire with run-flat capability.

Bridgestone Potenza S001 RFT 295/35R20 SL 101Y Tire Specs

295/35R20 is a Metric tire used as an original equipment on a variety of popular passenger cars. It also comes in a P-Metric (P295/35R20) variant

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

295 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 295/35R20 tire is 295 millimeters.

35 represents the aspect ratio of a tire, which is a ratio of the tire's sidewall height to its width. For 295/35R20 tire, the sidewall height is 35% of its tread width.

R denotes that 295/35R20 tire has radial construction.

20 represents the wheel diameter in inches that the tire is designed to fit. 295/35R20 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.

101 indicates the load index. A tire with a load index of 101 can support a maximum load of 1819 pounds or 825 kilograms per tire.

Y indicates the speed rating. A tire with a speed rating of Y is approved for speeds up to 186 miles per hour or 299 kilometers per hour under optimal conditions.

Bridgestone Potenza S001 RFT 295/35R20 is a run-flat tire designed to resist the effects of deflation when punctured, and to enable the vehicle to continue to be driven at a reduced speed for a limited distance.

Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQG) rating for Bridgestone Potenza S001 RFT 295/35R20 tire is 280 A A.

Tire manufacturer part number (MPN) is 025042.