255/40R20 tires

255/40R20 is best known as the Tesla Model Y 20-inch Induction wheel size. It is also on the 2019-on Audi A6 with 20-inch wheels and on the front axle of the Nissan GT-R and the Aston Martin DB11 and Vantage. Below are real prices for 124 tires in stock, three picks with the specifications behind them, and the load-index check Model Y owners should make before ordering.

What 255/40R20 tires cost

Prices are per tire, before mounting and balancing. A set of four in the mid range comes to roughly $952 to $1,399, and a brand rebate can take another $50 to $110 off, see this month's deals.

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Model Y owners: extra load and noise

The Model Y is a heavy car for its footprint and delivers its torque instantly, so the 20-inch tires wear faster than on a gasoline crossover. The size is sold in a 101 extra-load (XL) version and a lower 97 standard-load version. Our budget and mid-range picks are listed as 101 today; the Bridgestone premium pick is listed as 97H. Compare the first number with the placard on the driver's door: if it calls for 101, the 97 version does not qualify.

Road noise is the other complaint on the Induction wheels. Electric cars have no engine sound to cover tire roar, so many owners look for tires built for EVs, some with foam inside the tread. Our mid-range pick, the Hankook iON evo AS SUV, is one of them.

Supercar fronts: buy what the factory specifies

On the GT-R, DB11 and Vantage this is the front size of a staggered set, with a wider tire at the rear. These cars are tuned around specific summer tires, often with a manufacturer marking on the sidewall, and the front and rear should come from the same model. The all-season picks on this page are not the right choice for them; use this page for the price spread and match the original tire's model and marking.

Replace front tires in pairs on any staggered car, and check the date code: high-performance tires stored for years before sale lose some of their grip.

What the numbers on the sidewall mean

A 255/40R20 tire is 255 millimeters wide, its sidewall is 40 percent of that (about 4.0 inches tall), and it mounts on a 20-inch wheel. That works out to an overall diameter of roughly 28 inches. Every replacement has to match all three numbers, and the load index and speed rating on the placard inside the driver's door have to be met or exceeded.

In this size our picks are marked 101W on the Lexani LX-Twenty (1,819 lb per tire, rated to 168 mph), 101V on the Hankook iON evo AS SUV (1,819 lb per tire, rated to 149 mph) and 97H on the Bridgestone Turanza LS100 (1,609 lb per tire, rated to 130 mph). The first number is the load index, the letter the speed rating; a tire with equal or higher values than your placard is fine, a lower one is not.

Our guide on reading a tire size walks through the markings, and this one lists every load index and speed code.

Our three picks, side by side

One tire at each price level from what the retailer stocks in this size, with the mileage warranty and UTQG grades as published by the manufacturers and their retailers. Treadwear is the number to compare: it is a relative wear rate, so 700 should last roughly twice as long as 350 on the same car.

Lexani LX-Twenty, $124.96. The lowest-priced tire in this size by a wide margin, listed as 101W. The retailer gives a 55,000-mile warranty on one page and 45,000 on another, and its feature list says the tire is designed for warmer weather and should not be used when temperatures stay below 45 degrees Fahrenheit. Treat it as a three-season tire.

Hankook iON evo AS, $413.99. Hankook's all-season for electric vehicles; the version stocked here is the iON evo AS SUV, marked 101V, with knurled grooves to cut pattern noise. The retailer's pages give 50,000 and 55,000 miles for the warranty. For a Model Y on 20-inch wheels it is the best match of the three.

Bridgestone Turanza LS100, $347.60. A refined all-season that Bridgestone supplies as original equipment on several luxury cars, with a 50,000-mile warranty per the retailer. In this size it is a 97H standard-load tire, so it suits an A6 better than a Model Y, whose placard calls for extra load.

What 255/40R20 tires cost across the whole range

Of the 141 tires listed in this size, 124 are in stock today. The median is $304.99; a third of the tires cost $237.96 or less, and the top five percent start above $495.99. Those are per-tire prices before mounting and balancing, which adds $15 to $45 per tire at most shops, read from the retailer's feed Nov 13, 2026.

The same tires in neighboring sizes

The Lexani LX-Twenty, our budget pick here at $124.96, is also stocked in 255/45R19 ($126.96), 235/35R20 ($99.96), 255/35R20 ($107.24) and 275/35R20 ($123.96). The Hankook iON evo AS SUV, our mid-range pick here at $413.99, is also stocked in 275/45R20 ($386.99), 255/35R21 ($253.99), 275/35R21 ($488.99) and 285/45R21 ($472.99). The Bridgestone Turanza LS100, our premium pick here at $347.60, is also stocked in 245/35R20 ($325.60). Useful if your vehicle came with a different wheel package, or if you are comparing an upsize: the same tire usually costs more per inch of wheel, not per inch of rubber. Prices per tire, from the retailer's feed Nov 13, 2026.

Winter on an EV in this size

Electric vehicles are heavy for their size and deliver full torque instantly, which is exactly what loosens a tire on snow. Most EVs in this size are all-wheel drive and pass Colorado's Passenger Vehicle Traction Law on the 126 miles of I-70 between Dotsero and Morrison, in force from September 1 to May 31, on the vehicle alone, as long as the tires have at least 3/16 inch of tread; a rear-wheel-drive version needs tires marked M+S, 3PMSF or rated all-weather by the manufacturer. Fines start at $130. Whatever you fit, keep the load index at or above the door placard, since EV tires are usually XL rated for the battery weight, and expect any winter or all-weather tire to cost some range through higher rolling resistance.

None of our picks in this size, the Lexani LX-Twenty, carries the 3PMSF symbol; for that, look at the all-weather and winter tires.

Vehicles that came with 255/40R20

• Tesla Model Y (2021-2024, 20 in Induction)
• Audi A6 (2019-2024, 20 in)
• Nissan GT-R (2009-2024, front)
• Aston Martin DB11 (2017-2023, front)
• Aston Martin Vantage (2019-2024, front)

Older Audi A7 models and the Volvo S90 use 255/40R19 or 255/35R20 instead; check the placard.

Which type of 255/40R20 tire?

Frequently asked questions

How much do 255/40R20 tires cost?

Expect $99–$238 per tire for a budget brand, $238–$350 for a mid-range tire like the Hankook iON evo AS SUV, and $350–$496 for a premium tire like the Bridgestone Turanza LS100. A set of four therefore starts at about $396. Add roughly $15 to $45 per tire for mounting and balancing.

What vehicles use 255/40R20 tires?

255/40R20 is original equipment on Tesla Model Y (2021-2024, 20 in Induction), Audi A6 (2019-2024, 20 in), Nissan GT-R (2009-2024, front), Aston Martin DB11 (2017-2023, front) and Aston Martin Vantage (2019-2024, front), among others. Always confirm with the sticker inside your driver's door, because trim levels and wheel packages can change the size.

What is the best 255/40R20 tire?

For most drivers our mid-range pick, the Hankook iON evo AS SUV, is the sweet spot of price and tread life. If you keep the vehicle a long time or drive in heavy rain and snow, the Bridgestone Turanza LS100 is worth the extra. On a tight budget the Lexani LX-Twenty is a sound choice.

Can I replace just one or two 255/40R20 tires?

On a front- or rear-wheel-drive car, yes: replace in pairs on the same axle and put the newer pair on the rear. On all-wheel-drive vehicles most makers want all four replaced together, or a new tire shaved to match, because a difference in circumference strains the drivetrain.