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255/45R20 vs 265/45R20

265/45R20 is 1.2% taller (+0.35 in) and 0.39 in wider than 255/45R20.

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265/45R20 is 1.2% taller than 255/45R20. That is inside the ±3% most shops treat as a straight swap.

255/45R20265/45R20Change
Diameter29.04″29.39″+0.35″+1.2%
Width10.04″10.43″+0.39″+3.9%
Sidewall4.52″4.69″+0.18″+3.9%
Circumference91.2″92.3″+1.1″+1.2%
Wheel20″20″Same
Revs per mile695686−8
SideTread
255/45R20265/45R20
Speedometer shows 60 mph60.7mph

Real speed on 265/45R20.

Ground clearance+0.18in

Change in height under the axle.

Width per side+0.20in

On the same wheel, split inboard and outboard.

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255/45R20 or 265/45R20?

Can I use 265/45R20 instead of 255/45R20?

265/45R20 is 1.2% taller than 255/45R20. That is inside the ±3% most shops treat as a straight swap. Also match or beat the original load index and speed rating, and check that the wheel width suits the new tire.

Will my speedometer be off?

At an indicated 60 mph on 265/45R20 you are really doing 60.7 mph if the speedometer was set up for 255/45R20. Going the other way, 255/45R20 would make it read 59.3 mph at a real 60.

How much ground clearance does it change?

Half the diameter difference: +0.18 in (+5 mm) under the axle.

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