2020 Nissan GT-R Tire Size

There are multiple tire sizes for your 2020 Nissan GT-R that depend upon the trim level.  Look for your trim level below to get a color-coded explanation of your tire size.  Then pick the best tire size for your 2020 Nissan GT-R.

Trim Options:

50th Anniversary EditionPremium

285/35RF20 100W(Rear)

Simplified Size:  255-40-20

Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.

The original tire size for your 2020 Nissan GT-R is 255/40RF20 97W (Front).  A color-coded explanation of the 2020 Nissan GT-R's tire size is shown below.

285

This number indicates that your tire has a width of 285 millimeters.

20

The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 20 inches in diameter.

RF

The mark of RF indicates that the tire is reinforced.  This means it can handle a higher inflation pressure than a standard tire, which increases its maximum load.

100

This tire has a load index of 100, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 1760 pounds (800 kg) or less.  A higher number means the tire can carry more weight.  A lower number means the opposite.

35

This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 35%.  In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 35% of the width.  In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 99 millimeters.

W

This tire has a speed rating of W, which means 167 mph (270 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes.  A higher speed becomes dangerous.

Trim Options:

50th Anniversary EditionPremium

255/40RF20 97W(Front)

Simplified Size:  285-35-20

Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.

The original tire size for your 2020 Nissan GT-R is 255/40RF20 97W (Front).  A color-coded explanation of the 2020 Nissan GT-R's tire size is shown below.

255

This number indicates that your tire has a width of 255 millimeters.

20

The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 20 inches in diameter.

RF

The mark of RF indicates that the tire is reinforced.  This means it can handle a higher inflation pressure than a standard tire, which increases its maximum load.

97

This tire has a load index of 97, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 1606 pounds (730 kg) or less.  A higher number means the tire can carry more weight.  A lower number means the opposite.

40

This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 40%.  In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 40% of the width.  In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 102 millimeters.

W

This tire has a speed rating of W, which means 167 mph (270 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes.  A higher speed becomes dangerous.

Trim Options:

50th Anniversary EditionNismoPremiumTrack Edition

285/35ZRF20 (100Y)(Rear)

Simplified Size:  255-40-20

Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.

The original tire size for your 2020 Nissan GT-R is 255/40ZRF20 97(Y) (Front).  A color-coded explanation of the 2020 Nissan GT-R's tire size is shown below.

285

This number indicates that your tire has a width of 285 millimeters.

20

The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 20 inches in diameter.

RF

The mark of RF indicates that the tire is reinforced.  This means it can handle a higher inflation pressure than a standard tire, which increases its maximum load.

100

This tire has a load index of 100, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 1760 pounds (800 kg) or less.  A higher number means the tire can carry more weight.  A lower number means the opposite.

Z

This tire has a speed class of Z, which means it's part of an elite speed class of 149 mph or more (240 km/h).  A tire's speed class is less specific than the speed rating.

35

This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 35%.  In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 35% of the width.  In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 99 millimeters.

Y

This tire has a speed rating of Y, which means 186 mph (300 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes.  A higher speed becomes dangerous.

Trim Options:

50th Anniversary EditionNismoPremiumTrack Edition

255/40ZRF20 (97Y)(Front)

Simplified Size:  285-35-20

Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.

The original tire size for your 2020 Nissan GT-R is 255/40ZRF20 97(Y) (Front).  A color-coded explanation of the 2020 Nissan GT-R's tire size is shown below.

255

This number indicates that your tire has a width of 255 millimeters.

20

The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 20 inches in diameter.

RF

The mark of RF indicates that the tire is reinforced.  This means it can handle a higher inflation pressure than a standard tire, which increases its maximum load.

97

This tire has a load index of 97, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 1606 pounds (730 kg) or less.  A higher number means the tire can carry more weight.  A lower number means the opposite.

Z

This tire has a speed class of Z, which means it's part of an elite speed class of 149 mph or more (240 km/h).  A tire's speed class is less specific than the speed rating.

40

This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 40%.  In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 40% of the width.  In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 102 millimeters.

Y

This tire has a speed rating of Y, which means 186 mph (300 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes.  A higher speed becomes dangerous.