355/40R20 tire size in inches

A 355/40R20 tire measures

31.2" tall × 14.0" wide

5.59" sidewall on a 20" wheel. 647 revolutions per mile.

355/40R20 means a tire 355 mm wide, with sidewalls 40% as tall as the tire is wide (142 mm), radial construction (R), for a 20 inch wheel.

31.2"20" rim5.6"14.0" wide
355/40R20: 31.2 inches tall, 14.0 inches wide, on a 20 inch rim, drawn to scale

355/40R20 specs

Overall diameter (height)31.18 inches (792 mm)
Section width13.98 inches (355 mm)
Sidewall height5.59 inches (142 mm)
Wheel (rim) diameter20 inches
Circumference98.0 inches (2,488 mm)
Revolutions per mile647
Revolutions per kilometer402
Approximate rim width11.5" to 13.0"
In inches (flotation style)31.2x14.0R20
Aspect ratio40%

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 355/40R20 on a 20" wheel

These 20" sizes are within 3% of 355/40R20's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.

SizeDiameterWidthDifferenceReal speed at 60
315/45R2031.16"12.40"−0.1%60.0 mphCompare
285/50R2031.22"11.22"+0.1%60.1 mphCompare
235/60R2031.10"9.25"−0.3%59.8 mphCompare
255/55R2031.04"10.04"−0.4%59.7 mphCompare
215/65R2031.00"8.46"−0.6%59.7 mphCompare
265/55R2031.48"10.43"+0.9%60.6 mphCompare
345/40R2030.87"13.58"−1.0%59.4 mphCompare
225/65R2031.52"8.86"+1.1%60.6 mphCompare
325/45R2031.52"12.80"+1.1%60.6 mphCompare
275/50R2030.83"10.83"−1.1%59.3 mphCompare
305/45R2030.81"12.01"−1.2%59.3 mphCompare
245/60R2031.57"9.65"+1.3%60.8 mphCompare

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

SizeWheelDiameterDifference
235/55R2121"31.18"0.0%Compare
335/50R1818"31.19"0.0%Compare
305/30R2424"31.20"+0.1%Compare
275/70R1616"31.16"−0.1%Compare
305/55R1818"31.21"+0.1%Compare
345/45R1919"31.22"+0.1%Compare
335/35R2222"31.23"+0.2%Compare
325/40R2121"31.24"+0.2%Compare
275/75R1515"31.24"+0.2%Compare
235/50R2222"31.25"+0.2%Compare
285/45R2121"31.10"−0.3%Compare
295/65R1616"31.10"−0.3%Compare

One size up or down

Compare 355/40R20 with another size

With 315/45R20 tires, when your speedometer says 60 mph you are really going

60.0 mph

315/45R20 is −0.02 inches (−0.1%) in overall diameter. That is within the 3% most shops and makers allow.

355/40R20315/45R20Difference%
Overall diameter31.18"31.16"−0.02"−0.1%
Section width13.98"12.40"−1.57"−11.3%
Sidewall height5.59"5.58"−0.01"−0.2%
Circumference97.96"97.90"−0.06"−0.1%
Revolutions per mile646.8647.2+0.4+0.1%

Questions

How tall is a 355/40R20 tire?
A 355/40R20 tire is 31.2 inches tall (792 mm), calculated from the size. It is 14.0 inches wide with 5.6 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
What does 355/40R20 mean?
355/40R20 means a tire 355 mm wide, with sidewalls 40% as tall as the tire is wide (142 mm), radial construction (R), for a 20 inch wheel.
How many revolutions per mile does a 355/40R20 tire make?
About 647 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 98.0 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
What rim width fits a 355/40R20 tire?
Roughly 11.5" to 13.0". Check the tire maker's approved rim range for the exact model before buying wheels.
Can I use 315/45R20 instead of 355/40R20?
315/45R20 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.

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