
MICHELIN Pilot Sport 4 SUV: Mastery of the Road - 20"
128,00 € - 425,00 €
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Key Markings Explained
- XL (Extra Load): Signifies a reinforced structure.
- FR (Flange Protector): Integrated rim protection feature.
- N0: Porsche Original Equipment approval.
- MO: Mercedes-Benz Original Equipment approval.
- VOL: Volvo Original Equipment approval.
Here are popular vehicles compatible with the 20" MICHELIN Pilot Sport 4 SUV tyre range in the Irish market:
- Audi Q7 / Q8: Uses the 275/45 R20 size as a standard factory fitment.
- Volkswagen Touareg: Compatible with the 255/50 R20 and 275/45 R20 sizes.
- Porsche Cayenne: Compatible with a range of sizes carrying the specific "N0" Porsche Original Equipment (OE) marking, often in staggered setups like 275/40 R20 front and 315/35 R20 rear.
- Mercedes-Benz GLE / GLS: Compatible with sizes like 275/45 R20 and 315/35 R20, which often carry "MO" Mercedes-Benz OE markings.
- BMW X5 / X6: Uses various 20" sizes within the range, often in staggered setups like 275/40 R20 front and 315/35 R20 rear.
- Volvo XC90 / Polestar 3: Often fitted with the 255/45 R20 or 255/50 R20 size, sometimes with the "VOL" marking.
- Jaguar F-Pace: The 255/50 R20 size is a common fitment for this model.
- Land Rover Range Rover Sport: Uses sizes like 275/45 R20.
Summer tyres are most common in Ireland, offering peak fuel efficiency mileage and grip when temperatures stay above 7°C. However, they are not the official standard for winter safety. Motorists must show caution in cold conditions; below 7°C, summer rubber hardens, significantly compromising grip and wet braking performance on cold, saturated Irish roads.
All-Season tyres are the superior "fit-and-forget" solution for Ireland's wet, temperate climate. Specifically engineered to remain flexible in the cold, they provide shorter stopping distances on near-freezing, rain-soaked surfaces and carry the 3PMSF certification for frost and light snow. They offer total year-round peace of mind without the hassle of seasonal swaps.
Load Rating: Maximum Weight Capacity Explained
The load index is a numerical code representing the maximum weight in kgs that a single tyre can safely carry. To ensure safety, the combined capacity of all four tyres must exceed the vehicle’s total weight when fully loaded.
Speed Rating: Maximum Velocity Explained
Represented by a letter, the speed rating indicates the maximum kph a tyre can maintain over a prolonged period. Higher speed ratings are engineered to handle the heat and stresses generated at faster speeds more effectively.
Quick Reference Guide
- Check your requirements: You can find the specific requirements for your vehicle on the tyre information plate (usually located on the driver-side door pillar) or in the owner's manual.
- Replacement rule: It is vital never to fit a tyre with a lower load index or speed rating than those recommended by the manufacturer.
- Common Ratings: Standard ratings include T (190 kph), H (210 kph), and V (240 kph). You can view a full conversion table below..


Available 20" CUV/SUV Sizes and Markings (Smallest to Largest)
- 235, 45, 20, 100V, XL, FR, VOL (Volvo)
- 255, 40, 20, 101Y, XL, FR
- 255, 45, 20, 105Y, XL, FR
- 255, 45, 20, 105W, XL, FR, VOL (Volvo)
- 255, 50, 20, 109Y, XL, FR
- 255, 50, 20, 109W, XL, FR, MO (Mercedes-Benz)
- 265, 45, 20, 108Y, XL, FR
- 265, 45, 20, 108Y, XL, FR, MO (Mercedes-Benz)
- 275, 40, 20, 106Y, XL, FR
- 275, 40, 20, 106Y, XL, FR, N0 (Porsche)
- 275, 45, 20, 110Y, XL, FR
- 275, 45, 20, 110W, XL, FR, MO (Mercedes-Benz)
- 275, 45, 20, 110W, XL, FR, N0 (Porsche)
- 285, 40, 20, 108Y, XL, FR
- 295, 40, 20, 106Y, FR
- 295, 40, 20, 106Y, FR, N0 (Porsche)
- 315, 35, 20, 111Y, XL, FR
- 315, 35, 20, 111Y, XL, FR, N0 (Porsche)
- 315, 35, 20, 111Y, XL, FR, MO (Mercedes-Benz)




