What does 275/65R20 mean?
275/65R20 is a tire size with the following dimensions:
- 275 is the width of the tire in millimeters. This number also indicates the appropriate width of the rim on which the tire should be mounted.
- 65 is the aspect ratio, which is the ratio of the tire's height to its width. This affects the tire's handling and ride comfort
- R indicates the tire's construction type, meaning it has a radial construction. This provides stability and precision to the tire.
- 20 is the diameter of the wheel in inches, on which the tire is to be mounted.
275/65R20 Tire Conversion
Dimensions | Inches | Millimeters |
Tire Diameter | 34.1 in | 865.5 mm |
Section Width | 10.8 in | 275 mm |
Rim Height | 20 in | 508 mm |
Sidewall Height | 7 in | 178.8 mm |
Circumference | 107 in | 2719 mm |
Revolutions | 591.9 revs/mile |
FAQ About 275/65R20 Tire
How tall is a 275/65R20 tire?
The height (or diameter) of a 275/65R20 tire is 34.1 inches
How wide is a 275/65R20 tire?
The width of a 275/65R20 tire is 275 mm, which is about 10.8 inches.
What size rim fits a 275/65R20 tire?
A 275/65R20 tire fits on a rim that is 20 inches in diameter.
What does the 65 in a 275/65R20 tire mean?
The 65 in a 275/65R20 tire refers to the aspect ratio, meaning the height of the tire's sidewall is 65% of its width.
Alternative Tire Sizes for 275/65R20
Typically, it's recommended to choose a tire with a diameter (height) within 3% of the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) tire size.
However, keep in mind that this is a general guideline and not an absolute rule.
Here are some tire sizes that are compatible with the 275/65R20:
Tire Size | Diameter | Rim |
---|---|---|
285/60R20 | 33.5″ (-1.8%) | 20 x 8.0-10.0 |
285/65R20 | 34.6″ (1.5%) | 20 x 8.0-10.0 |
295/60R20 | 33.9″ (-0.6%) | 20 x 8.0-10.0 |
295/65R20 | 35.1″ (2.9%) | 20 x 8.0-10.0 |
305/55R20 | 33.2″ (-2.6%) | 20 x 8.5-10.0 |
305/60R20 | 34.4″ (0.9%) | 20 x 8.5-11.0 |
315/60R20 | 34.9″ (2.3%) | 20 x 8.5-11.0 |
335/55R20 | 34.5″ (1.2%) | 20 x n/a |
355/50R20 | 34.0″ (-0.3%) | 20 x 10.0-11.5 |
375/45R20 | 33.3″ (-2.3%) | 20 x n/a |