245/45R20 tire size in inches
A 245/45R20 tire measures
28.7" tall × 9.6" wide
4.34" sidewall on a 20" wheel. 703 revolutions per mile.
245/45R20 means a tire 245 mm wide, with sidewalls 45% as tall as the tire is wide (110 mm), radial construction (R), for a 20 inch wheel.
245/45R20 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 28.68 inches (729 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 9.65 inches (245 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 4.34 inches (110 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 20 inches |
| Circumference | 90.1 inches (2,289 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 703 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 437 |
| Approximate rim width | 8.0" to 9.5" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 28.7x9.6R20 |
| Aspect ratio | 45% |
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 245/45R20 on a 20" wheel
These 20" sizes are within 3% of 245/45R20's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 315/35R20 | 28.68" | 12.40" | 0.0% | 60.0 mph | Compare |
| 275/40R20 | 28.66" | 10.83" | −0.1% | 60.0 mph | Compare |
| 225/50R20 | 28.86" | 8.86" | +0.6% | 60.4 mph | Compare |
| 215/50R20 | 28.46" | 8.46" | −0.8% | 59.5 mph | Compare |
| 305/35R20 | 28.41" | 12.01" | −1.0% | 59.4 mph | Compare |
| 325/35R20 | 28.96" | 12.80" | +1.0% | 60.6 mph | Compare |
| 285/40R20 | 28.98" | 11.22" | +1.0% | 60.6 mph | Compare |
| 355/30R20 | 28.39" | 13.98" | −1.0% | 59.4 mph | Compare |
| 265/40R20 | 28.35" | 10.43" | −1.2% | 59.3 mph | Compare |
| 255/45R20 | 29.04" | 10.04" | +1.2% | 60.7 mph | Compare |
| 235/45R20 | 28.33" | 9.25" | −1.2% | 59.3 mph | Compare |
| 345/30R20 | 28.15" | 13.58" | −1.9% | 58.9 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 205/60R19 | 19" | 28.69" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 325/30R21 | 21" | 28.68" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 215/75R16 | 16" | 28.70" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 245/50R19 | 19" | 28.65" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 245/40R21 | 21" | 28.72" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 205/85R15 | 15" | 28.72" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 235/85R13 | 13" | 28.73" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 285/30R22 | 22" | 28.73" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 225/60R18 | 18" | 28.63" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 225/55R19 | 19" | 28.74" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 275/45R19 | 19" | 28.74" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 195/70R18 | 18" | 28.75" | +0.2% | Compare |
One size up or down
- 235/45R20narrower: 28.3" × 9.3"
- 255/45R20wider: 29.0" × 10.0"
- 245/40R20lower profile: 27.7" × 9.6"
- 245/50R20taller sidewall: 29.6" × 9.6"
Compare 245/45R20 with another size
Questions
- How tall is a 245/45R20 tire?
- A 245/45R20 tire is 28.7 inches tall (729 mm), calculated from the size. It is 9.6 inches wide with 4.3 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 245/45R20 mean?
- 245/45R20 means a tire 245 mm wide, with sidewalls 45% as tall as the tire is wide (110 mm), radial construction (R), for a 20 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 245/45R20 tire make?
- About 703 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 90.1 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 245/45R20 tire?
- Roughly 8.0" to 9.5". Check the tire maker's approved rim range for the exact model before buying wheels.
- Can I use 315/35R20 instead of 245/45R20?
- 315/35R20 is 0.00 inches (0.0%) 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.