About the 245/45R20 Tire

The 245/45R20 is a common tire size for luxury and premium vehicles such as BMW 5 Series, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, and Audi A6.

With a 110.3 mm sidewall (45% aspect ratio), this tire offers a balanced blend of ride comfort and handling precision — versatile for both city driving and spirited cornering.

Compared to the baseline 265/50R20, this tire's overall diameter differs by -5.8% — a speedometer calibrated for 265/50R20 would read 106.1 km/h at an actual 100 km/h.

When replacing, verify that your wheel well can accommodate the 728.5 mm overall diameter. Keep speedometer deviation within ±3% for safety and legal compliance.

Tire Measurements

Tire Code245/45R20
Section Width245 mm
Aspect Ratio45%
Rim Diameter20"
Sidewall Height110.3 mm
Overall Diameter728.5 mm / 28.68"
Circumference2288.7 mm / 90.10"
Revolutions per km436.9
Revolutions per mile703.2

Adjacent Size Comparison

Tire Code OD (mm)Δ mmΔ % Speedo at 100 km/h
245/45R18 677.7 -50.8 -7.0% 107.5
245/45R19 703.1 -25.4 -3.5% 103.6
245/45R20 (current) 728.5 100.0
255/45R20 737.5 +9.0 +1.2% 98.8
265/45R20 746.5 +18.0 +2.5% 97.6

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall diameter of a 245/45R20 tire?
The overall diameter is 728.5 mm (28.68 in), with a 110.3 mm sidewall on a 20-inch rim.
How many revolutions per kilometer does a 245/45R20 tire make?
It makes 436.9 revolutions per kilometer, with a circumference of 2288.7 mm.
What vehicles commonly use 245/45R20 tires?
The 245/45R20 is standard OEM equipment on luxury and premium vehicles such as BMW 5 Series, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, and Audi A6. Always check your owner's manual or door placard before switching sizes.

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