What does 285/65R20 mean?
285/65R20 is a tire size with the following dimensions:
- 285 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.
285/65R20 Tire Conversion
Dimensions | Inches | Millimeters |
Tire Diameter | 34.6 in | 878.5 mm |
Section Width | 11.2 in | 285 mm |
Rim Height | 20 in | 508 mm |
Sidewall Height | 7.3 in | 185.3 mm |
Circumference | 108.7 in | 2759.9 mm |
Revolutions | 583.1 revs/mile |
FAQ About 285/65R20 Tire
How tall is a 285/65R20 tire?
The height (or diameter) of a 285/65R20 tire is 34.6 inches
How wide is a 285/65R20 tire?
The width of a 285/65R20 tire is 285 mm, which is about 11.2 inches.
What size rim fits a 285/65R20 tire?
A 285/65R20 tire fits on a rim that is 20 inches in diameter.
What does the 65 in a 285/65R20 tire mean?
The 65 in a 285/65R20 tire refers to the aspect ratio, meaning the height of the tire's sidewall is 65% of its width.
Alternative Tire Sizes for 285/65R20
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 285/65R20:
Tire Size | Diameter | Rim |
---|---|---|
275/65R20 | 34.1″ (-1.4%) | 20 x 7.0-9.5 |
295/60R20 | 33.9″ (-2.0%) | 20 x 8.0-10.0 |
295/65R20 | 35.1″ (1.4%) | 20 x 8.0-10.0 |
305/60R20 | 34.4″ (-0.6%) | 20 x 8.5-11.0 |
315/60R20 | 34.9″ (0.9%) | 20 x 8.5-11.0 |
325/60R20 | 35.4″ (2.3%) | 20 x 9.0-10.0 |
335/55R20 | 34.5″ (-0.3%) | 20 x n/a |
355/50R20 | 34.0″ (-1.7%) | 20 x 10.0-11.5 |