Nexen Roadian GTX P255/45R20 Tires

Nexen Roadian GTX P255/45R20 SL 101W is a touring all-season tire priced from $218.00.

Nexen Roadian GTX P255/45R20 SL 101W Tire Specs

P255/45R20 is a P-Metric tire used as an original equipment on a variety of popular crossovers and sport utility vehicles. It also comes in a Metric (255/45R20) variant

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

P indicates that P255/45R20 is a passenger tire.

255 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 P255/45R20 tire is 255 millimeters.

45 represents the aspect ratio of a tire, which is a ratio of the tire's sidewall height to its width. For P255/45R20 tire, the sidewall height is 45% of its tread width.

R denotes that P255/45R20 tire has radial construction.

20 represents the wheel diameter in inches that the tire is designed to fit. P255/45R20 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.

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.

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.

Maximum inflation for Nexen Roadian GTX P255/45R20 tire is 51 psi.

Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQG) rating for Nexen Roadian GTX P255/45R20 tire is 600 A A.

Tire manufacturer part number (MPN) is 16640NXK.