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295/55R20 tire size in inches
295/55R20 is 32.78" tall and 11.61" wide, and fits a 20" rim. In flotation (inch) sizing that is roughly 32.8x11.6R20.
295/55R20 dimensions
| Measurement | Inches | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Overall diameter (height) | 32.78" | 833 mm |
| Section width | 11.61" | 295 mm |
| Sidewall height | 6.39" | 162.2 mm |
| Rim diameter | 20" | 508.0 mm |
| Circumference | 103.0" | 2615 mm |
| Revolutions per mile | 615 | |
| Aspect ratio | 55% (sidewall is 55% of the width) | |
Drawn to scale
Among the 131 sizes for 20" wheels on this site, 295/55R20 is #70 by height (shortest: 225/30R20, tallest: 365/85R20).
What people compare 295/55R20 with
Real comparisons drivers search for, worked out against 295/55R20:
| Compared size | Height | Width | Sidewall | Speedo at true 60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 275/60R20 | +0.21" (+0.64%) | -0.78" | +0.11" | 59.6 mph |
| 285/55R20 | -0.44" (-1.34%) | -0.39" | -0.22" | 60.8 mph |
| 275/55R20 | -0.87" (-2.65%) | -0.78" | -0.44" | 61.6 mph |
| 305/55R20 | +0.43" (+1.31%) | +0.40" | +0.21" | 59.2 mph |
| 285/60R20 | +0.68" (+2.07%) | -0.39" | +0.34" | 58.8 mph |
| 295/60R20 | +1.16" (+3.54%) | 0.00" | +0.58" | 57.9 mph |
How the 295/55R20 numbers are worked out
The size code reads as 295 mm section width, 55% aspect ratio, R for radial construction and 20-inch wheel.
- Sidewall = 295 × 55% = 162.2 mm = 6.39"
- Diameter = 20" + 2 × 6.39" = 32.78"
- Circumference = π × 32.78" = 103.0"
- Revs per mile = 63,360" ÷ 103.0" = 615
Sizes that can replace 295/55R20 on a 20" wheel
Within 3% of 32.78". Last column: speedometer reading at a true 60 mph.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Speedo at true 60 mph |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 325/50R20 | 32.80" | 12.80" | +0.06% | 60 mph |
| 270/60R20 | 32.76" | 10.63" | -0.06% | 60 mph |
| 320/50R20 | 32.60" | 12.60" | -0.55% | 60.3 mph |
| 275/60R20 | 32.99" | 10.83" | +0.64% | 59.6 mph |
| 245/65R20 | 32.54" | 9.65" | -0.73% | 60.4 mph |
| 265/60R20 | 32.52" | 10.43" | -0.79% | 60.5 mph |
| 255/65R20 | 33.05" | 10.04" | +0.82% | 59.5 mph |
| 315/50R20 | 32.40" | 12.40" | -1.16% | 60.7 mph |
| 305/55R20 | 33.21" | 12.01" | +1.31% | 59.2 mph |
| 285/55R20 | 32.34" | 11.22" | -1.34% | 60.8 mph |
| 280/60R20 | 33.23" | 11.02" | +1.37% | 59.2 mph |
| 260/60R20 | 32.28" | 10.24" | -1.53% | 60.9 mph |
One size wider or narrower
Same height on a different wheel size
- 265/85R15 15" (-0.12%)
- 305/75R15 15" (+0.7%)
- 295/75R15 15" (-1.1%)
- 315/70R15 15" (-1.28%)
- 305/70R16 16" (+0.09%)
- 285/75R16 16" (+0.15%)
- 265/80R16 16" (-0.27%)
- 280/75R16 16" (-0.73%)
- 255/85R16 16" (+0.88%)
- 245/85R16 16" (-1.16%)
Questions about 295/55R20
How tall is a 295/55R20 tire in inches?
A 295/55R20 tire is 32.78 inches (833 mm) tall: the 20-inch rim plus two sidewalls of 6.39 inches each.
Is 295/55R20 a 33 inch tire?
Yes. At 32.78 inches tall it is commonly called a 33-inch tire.
How many revolutions per mile does a 295/55R20 make?
About 615 revolutions per mile, based on a calculated circumference of 103.0 inches.
What size can replace 295/55R20?
325/50R20 is the closest match on a 20" rim (+0.06% height). Check load index, speed rating and clearance first.
Compare 295/55R20 against any other size with the tire size calculator.