295/65R20 tire size in inches

A 295/65R20 tire measures

35.1" tall × 11.6" wide

7.55" sidewall on a 20" wheel. 575 revolutions per mile.

295/65R20 means a tire 295 mm wide, with sidewalls 65% as tall as the tire is wide (192 mm), radial construction (R), for a 20 inch wheel.

35.1"20" rim7.5"11.6" wide
295/65R20: 35.1 inches tall, 11.6 inches wide, on a 20 inch rim, drawn to scale

295/65R20 specs

Overall diameter (height)35.10 inches (891 mm)
Section width11.61 inches (295 mm)
Sidewall height7.55 inches (192 mm)
Wheel (rim) diameter20 inches
Circumference110.3 inches (2,801 mm)
Revolutions per mile575
Revolutions per kilometer357
Approximate rim width8.0" to 9.5"
In inches (flotation style)35.1x11.6R20
Aspect ratio65%

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 295/65R20 on a 20" wheel

These 20" sizes are within 3% of 295/65R20's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.

SizeDiameterWidthDifferenceReal speed at 60
35x12.50R2035.00"12.50"−0.3%59.8 mphCompare
345/55R2034.94"13.58"−0.4%59.7 mphCompare
315/60R2034.88"12.40"−0.6%59.6 mphCompare
325/60R2035.35"12.80"+0.7%60.4 mphCompare
355/55R2035.37"13.98"+0.8%60.5 mphCompare
285/65R2034.59"11.22"−1.5%59.1 mphCompare
305/65R2035.61"12.01"+1.5%60.9 mphCompare
335/55R2034.51"13.19"−1.7%59.0 mphCompare
305/60R2034.41"12.01"−2.0%58.8 mphCompare
335/60R2035.83"13.19"+2.1%61.2 mphCompare
275/65R2034.07"10.83"−2.9%58.3 mphCompare
325/55R2034.07"12.80"−2.9%58.3 mphCompare

Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)

SizeWheelDiameterDifference
285/85R1616"35.07"−0.1%Compare
315/65R1919"35.12"+0.1%Compare
325/55R2121"35.07"−0.1%Compare
335/65R1818"35.15"+0.1%Compare
355/40R2424"35.18"+0.2%Compare
305/75R1717"35.01"−0.2%Compare
335/50R2222"35.19"+0.3%Compare
35x12.50R1515"35.00"−0.3%Compare
35x12.50R1717"35.00"−0.3%Compare
35x12.50R1818"35.00"−0.3%Compare
35x12.50R2222"35.00"−0.3%Compare
35x12.50R2424"35.00"−0.3%Compare

One size up or down

Compare 295/65R20 with another size

With 305/65R20 tires, when your speedometer says 60 mph you are really going

60.9 mph

305/65R20 is +0.51 inches (+1.5%) in overall diameter. That is within the 3% most shops and makers allow.

295/65R20305/65R20Difference%
Overall diameter35.10"35.61"+0.51"+1.5%
Section width11.61"12.01"+0.39"+3.4%
Sidewall height7.55"7.81"+0.26"+3.4%
Circumference110.26"111.87"+1.61"+1.5%
Revolutions per mile574.6566.4−8.3−1.4%

Questions

How tall is a 295/65R20 tire?
A 295/65R20 tire is 35.1 inches tall (891 mm), calculated from the size. It is 11.6 inches wide with 7.5 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
What does 295/65R20 mean?
295/65R20 means a tire 295 mm wide, with sidewalls 65% as tall as the tire is wide (192 mm), radial construction (R), for a 20 inch wheel.
How many revolutions per mile does a 295/65R20 tire make?
About 575 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 110.3 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
What rim width fits a 295/65R20 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 35x12.50R20 instead of 295/65R20?
35x12.50R20 is −0.10 inches (−0.3%) in overall diameter, so at an indicated 60 mph you would be doing 59.8 mph. Differences under 3% are usually fine, but check clearance, load index and your vehicle's placard.

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