NT420V

About the Nitto NT420V

All-Season Highway-Terrain Passenger Light Truck/SUV tire Available in Many Popular OE and Plus-Sizes, Including LT-Metric Sizes for ¾ to 1-Ton Trucks.

Features

* Large outer tread blocks* Non-directional design* Asymmetric sipe and groove count combined with a variable pitch tread block design* Two wide circumferential grooves* High number of inner lateral grooves* LT-Metric sizes are constructed to handle heavier ¾ to 1-ton trucks like heavy-duty diesel trucks* UTQG: 460 A A (hard metric sizes only)

Benefits

* Increase the amount of road contact surface area, improving cornering grip and performance in dry conditions* Allows for cross rotation for more even wear and a longer tread life* Work together to reduce annoying noise frequency peaks* Channel water away from the tread blocks* Provide biting edges for wet traction

Understanding the 305/50R20 XL size

In the size code 305/50R20, 305 is the section width in millimetres (about 12"). 50 is the aspect ratio — the sidewall height is 50% of the width, or roughly 152.5 mm. R20 means radial construction on a 20-inch wheel, giving an approximate overall diameter of 32".

The load index 120 means each tire supports up to 3,086 lbs — about 12,344 lbs across a full set of four. The speed symbol H certifies the tire to 130 mph under its rated load. Always match or exceed the load index and speed rating listed on your vehicle's door-jamb placard.

Tread life and grip ratings

This tire carries a UTQG rating of 460 A A. The treadwear grade of 460 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 $161.25 per tire, a full set of four costs $645.00. That is about 41% below the average price of the 18 tires we stock in this size.