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Goodyear Excellence 255/45R20 Excellence
Goodyear

Excellence

255/45R20
Summer
$299.24/tire $398.99
Set of 4: $1196.96
Minimum order: 4 tires (sizes can be mixed) ? Selling in sets of 4 is how we keep our prices this low — and a matching set keeps your car balanced and safe.
Most drivers replace all four for even wear and handling.
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Specifications

Size255/45R20 Excellence
Width255 mm
Aspect ratio45
Rim diameterR20
Load index101
Speed ratingW
Load rangeSL
SeasonSummer
UTQG240 A A
Tread depth10/32"
Weight30.66 lbs
Max pressure51 psi
Severe snow (3PMSF)No
Run-flatNo

About the Goodyear Excellence

Summer High-Performance Passenger Car tire. Original Equipment tire on Select European Import Vehicles.

Features

* OE-tuned asymmetric tread design * Wide circumferential grooves* Goodyear Highway Auto and Light Truck Tire Replacement Limited Warranty

Benefits

* Helps provide responsive handling and a smooth touring ride* Help evacuate water from beneath the tread

Understanding the 255/45R20 size

In the size code 255/45R20, 255 is the section width in millimetres (about 10"). 45 is the aspect ratio — the sidewall height is 45% of the width, or roughly 114.8 mm. R20 means radial construction on a 20-inch wheel, giving an approximate overall diameter of 29".

The load index 101 means each tire supports up to 1,819 lbs — about 7,276 lbs across a full set of four. The speed symbol W certifies the tire to 168 mph under its rated load. Always match or exceed the load index and speed rating listed on your vehicle's door-jamb placard.

What the Goodyear Excellence is built for

The Goodyear Excellence is a summer tire, tuned for maximum dry and wet grip in warm conditions; it is not intended for near-freezing temperatures. Fitment category: Passenger Car, Performance, UHP.

Tread life and grip ratings

This tire carries a UTQG rating of 240 A A. The treadwear grade of 240 is a relative durability score — a grade of 200 is expected to last roughly twice as long as a grade of 100 under the same controlled test. Traction grade A measures straight-line wet stopping grip (AA is highest, then A, B and C). Temperature grade A reflects heat resistance at sustained speed (A is highest).

Price and value

At $299.24 per tire, a full set of four costs $1196.96. That is about 25% above the average of the 157 tires we stock in this size, reflecting its position in the range.

Frequently asked questions

What does the tire size 255/45R20 mean?

255 is the section width in millimetres, 45 is the aspect ratio (sidewall height as a percentage of width, about 114.8 mm), and R20 indicates radial construction for a 20-inch wheel. Overall diameter is approximately 29 inches.

What are the load and speed ratings of the Goodyear Excellence 255/45R20?

Its load index of 101 allows up to 1,819 lbs per tire. Its speed rating of W is certified to 168 mph. Check your door-jamb placard and do not fit a tire rated below the vehicle's requirement.

How much does a set of 4 Goodyear Excellence 255/45R20 tires cost?

A single tire is $299.24 and a set of four is $1196.96.

Can the Goodyear Excellence be used in winter?

No. This is a summer tire and it is not rated for severe snow service. Its compound stiffens as temperatures approach freezing, so fit winter or all-weather tires for cold-season driving.

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