2022+ Hyundai IONIQ 5 Limited AWD 20" OEM Tire Replacement Guide

The 20-inch wheel is exclusive to the IONIQ 5 Limited AWD. The Limited AWD shipped from the factory with a 255/45R20 Michelin Primacy Tour A/S, an extra load grand touring all-season with an acoustic foam inner liner. This guide covers the OEM spec, what to consider when replacing your tires, and which categories to shop. For 19-inch SE, SEL, and Limited RWD wheels see the 19” guide. For IONIQ 5 N 21-inch wheels see the N 21” guide.

OEM Wheel and Tire Specs

The 20-inch wheel on the IONIQ 5 Limited AWD is a 20×8.5” wheel with a +54.5mm offset, 5×114.3mm bolt pattern, and 67.1mm centerbore.

The Michelin Primacy Tour A/S fitted to the Limited AWD includes Michelin’s acoustic foam technology. The OE-specific Primacy Tour A/S tire carries Hyundai’s GOE designation. GOE (Genesis Original Equipment) means a tire meets specific performance standards for Hyundai Motor Group vehicles.

Known issue: Acoustic foam separation has been documented across the IONIQ 5 owner community and affects both the 19-inch and 20-inch OEM tires. The foam band debonds from the inner liner, typically after 20,000–30,000 miles, causing persistent highway vibration that wheel balancing cannot fix. If you are experiencing unexplained vibration, have your tire dismounted and inspected for foam detachment before chasing a balance issue.

Before You Buy

Tire size. The OEM size is 255/45R20. A move to 265/45R20 is the natural width upgrade: 10mm wider, same aspect ratio, a better fill on the 8.5J wheel, and a 1.2% larger overall diameter that falls within the safe ±3% threshold. For other sizes within 3% of OEM diameter, see our 255/45R20 Tire Table.

Load index. Use XL-rated tires rated 105 or higher. The Limited AWD is the heaviest IONIQ 5 variant and the OEM XL spec is correct for the vehicle’s weight. Do not fit standard load (SL) tires on the Limited AWD.

Acoustic foam. If road noise is a priority, look for tires labeled “Acoustic” (Michelin), “SoundComfort Technology” (Goodyear), or “ContiSilent” (Continental). Foam-lined tires are not required and can complicate plug-and-patch repair. Some shops will decline repairs to foam-lined tires.

TPMS. The IONIQ 5 uses direct TPMS with 433 MHz sensors in the valve stem assembly. During a standard tire swap the sensors stay in the wheel. Do not pay for new sensors on a routine replacement. A valve stem seal inspection is normal and worth doing. After the swap, the system reads pressures automatically within a few miles of driving; no manual calibration step is required.

No spare tire. The IONIQ 5 comes with a Tire Mobility Kit (compressor and sealant) rather than a spare. The TMK will seal a puncture well enough to reach a shop, but once sealant is applied to a foam-lined tire the foam absorbs it, making a permanent plug-and-patch repair impractical. A sealant-treated foam-lined tire typically needs to be replaced, not repaired.

AWD tire replacement. Hyundai’s electric AWD system does not tolerate large tread depth differences between axles. If replacing in pairs, verify the tread depth difference between the worn and new tires does not exceed 2/32”. When replacing in pairs, put the newer tires on the rear axle. Rotate every 5,000–7,500 miles to keep wear even.

Grand Touring All-Season

The Michelin Primacy Tour A/S is a grand touring all-season, and this is the right category for most IONIQ 5 Limited AWD owners who want equivalent or better capability. These tires are comfortable, quiet, long-wearing, and handle rain and light snow without requiring seasonal swaps.

The Michelin CrossClimate 2 is worth considering for owners who see more than occasional snow, as it carries the 3-Peak Mountain Snowflake rating that the Primacy Tour A/S does not. Vredestein’s tires consistently test well against higher-priced competition at noticeably lower prices and are a strong value pick in this category.

Ultra High Performance All-Season

If you want more handling capability without giving up year-round usability, Ultra High Performance All-Season tires deliver better cornering response and wet grip than the OEM grand touring spec. The Limited AWD’s instant torque and AWD traction respond well to a firmer, more performance-oriented compound.

The Continental ExtremeContact DWS and Michelin Pilot Sport AS lines are perennial favorites among consumers.

Summer Performance

For owners in mild climates who want the full capability the platform offers, or who run a dedicated winter wheel-and-tire set, summer tires deliver meaningfully better dry and wet grip than any all-season. Expect higher road noise and a compound that loses grip below 40°F. Both the Limited AWD’s 320 hp and its AWD system reward a summer compound that can actually put the power down.

Visit TireRack to find full availability in 255/45R20 and 265/45R20.

Winter

If you live somewhere with serious winter, a dedicated seasonal swap outperforms any all-season. The stopping distance gap between a dedicated winter tire and an all-season on ice is significant, and the Limited AWD’s weight makes stopping distance a serious consideration. Running a second set of wheels with winters mounted is typically cheaper over time than paying a shop to dismount and remount tires twice a year. A narrower section width cuts through snow more effectively, making 245/45R20 and 245/50R20 good size candidates for winter tires on the OEM 20-inch wheels.

The practical recommendation for most IONIQ 5 owners is to run a dedicated set of smaller diameter wheels with winter tires rather than sourcing 20-inch winters. Visit TireRack for dedicated winter wheel and tire combinations, including in smaller diameters.

Performance Winter and Snow

Performance winter tires carry a 3-Peak Mountain Snowflake rating and are fully winter-capable, while retaining meaningful dry and wet handling for owners who cover highway miles through winter and want confident grip without sacrificing everything else.

Studless Ice and Snow

Studless ice and snow tires maximize traction on ice, packed snow, and in severe cold through advanced siping and compounds that stay pliable at low temperatures. Dry-road handling is softer than a performance winter, but in genuinely harsh conditions these tires make a real safety difference. Best suited for regions with long, harsh winters.

Mounting and Installation

A few reminders specific to the IONIQ 5:

• TPMS sensors stay in the wheel. Do not pay for new sensors on a standard tire swap. A valve stem seal inspection is normal and worth doing.
• Lug nut torque spec: 79-94 lb-ft. The owner’s manual has a ranged spec. Confirm your installer knows the torque spec and has a properly calibrated torque wrench.
• No spare tire. The IONIQ 5 includes a Tire Mobility Kit, not a spare. Using sealant on a foam-lined tire will get you to a shop, but the tire will likely need to be replaced rather than permanently repaired.
• AWD tread depth tolerance. Replace all four if tread depth differs more than 2/32” between front and rear.
• New tires go on the rear. When replacing in pairs, always put the newer tires on the rear axle regardless of which axle wore first.