235/35R20 tire size in inches
A 235/35R20 tire measures
26.5" tall × 9.3" wide
3.24" sidewall on a 20" wheel. 762 revolutions per mile.
235/35R20 means a tire 235 mm wide, with sidewalls 35% as tall as the tire is wide (82 mm), radial construction (R), for a 20 inch wheel.
235/35R20 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 26.48 inches (672 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 9.25 inches (235 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 3.24 inches (82 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 20 inches |
| Circumference | 83.2 inches (2,113 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 762 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 473 |
| Approximate rim width | 7.5" to 9.0" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 26.5x9.3R20 |
| Aspect ratio | 35% |
Calculated from the size. Real tires differ by brand, model and tread depth, typically by a few tenths of an inch.
Sizes that can replace 235/35R20 on a 20" wheel
These 20" sizes are within 3% of 235/35R20's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 275/30R20 | 26.50" | 10.83" | +0.1% | 60.0 mph | Compare |
| 325/25R20 | 26.40" | 12.80" | −0.3% | 59.8 mph | Compare |
| 335/25R20 | 26.59" | 13.19" | +0.4% | 60.3 mph | Compare |
| 265/30R20 | 26.26" | 10.43" | −0.8% | 59.5 mph | Compare |
| 285/30R20 | 26.73" | 11.22" | +1.0% | 60.6 mph | Compare |
| 225/35R20 | 26.20" | 8.86" | −1.0% | 59.4 mph | Compare |
| 315/25R20 | 26.20" | 12.40" | −1.0% | 59.4 mph | Compare |
| 245/35R20 | 26.75" | 9.65" | +1.0% | 60.6 mph | Compare |
| 215/40R20 | 26.77" | 8.46" | +1.1% | 60.7 mph | Compare |
| 345/25R20 | 26.79" | 13.58" | +1.2% | 60.7 mph | Compare |
| 255/30R20 | 26.02" | 10.04" | −1.7% | 59.0 mph | Compare |
| 305/25R20 | 26.00" | 12.01" | −1.8% | 58.9 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 265/55R15 | 15" | 26.48" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 185/65R17 | 17" | 26.47" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 215/50R18 | 18" | 26.46" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 205/65R16 | 16" | 26.49" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 295/45R16 | 16" | 26.45" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 245/70R13 | 13" | 26.50" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 195/55R18 | 18" | 26.44" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 315/30R19 | 19" | 26.44" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 195/75R15 | 15" | 26.52" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 225/65R15 | 15" | 26.52" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 265/50R16 | 16" | 26.43" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 265/60R14 | 14" | 26.52" | +0.2% | Compare |
One size up or down
- 225/35R20narrower: 26.2" × 8.9"
- 245/35R20wider: 26.8" × 9.6"
- 235/30R20lower profile: 25.6" × 9.3"
- 235/40R20taller sidewall: 27.4" × 9.3"
Compare 235/35R20 with another size
Questions
- How tall is a 235/35R20 tire?
- A 235/35R20 tire is 26.5 inches tall (672 mm), calculated from the size. It is 9.3 inches wide with 3.2 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 235/35R20 mean?
- 235/35R20 means a tire 235 mm wide, with sidewalls 35% as tall as the tire is wide (82 mm), radial construction (R), for a 20 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 235/35R20 tire make?
- About 762 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 83.2 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 235/35R20 tire?
- Roughly 7.5" to 9.0". Check the tire maker's approved rim range for the exact model before buying wheels.
- Can I use 275/30R20 instead of 235/35R20?
- 275/30R20 is +0.02 inches (+0.1%) in overall diameter, so at an indicated 60 mph you would be doing 60.0 mph. Differences under 3% are usually fine, but check clearance, load index and your vehicle's placard.