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275/45R20 vs 265/50R20

265/50R20 is 2.3% taller (+0.69 in) and 0.39 in narrower than 275/45R20.

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265/50R20 is 2.3% taller than 275/45R20. That is inside the ±3% most shops treat as a straight swap.

275/45R20265/50R20Change
Diameter29.74″30.43″+0.69″+2.3%
Width10.83″10.43″−0.39″−3.6%
Sidewall4.87″5.22″+0.34″+7.1%
Circumference93.4″95.6″+2.2″+2.3%
Wheel20″20″Same
Revs per mile678663−15
SideTread
275/45R20265/50R20
Speedometer shows 60 mph61.4mph

Real speed on 265/50R20.

Ground clearance+0.34in

Change in height under the axle.

Width per side−0.20in

On the same wheel, split inboard and outboard.

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275/45R20 or 265/50R20?

Can I use 265/50R20 instead of 275/45R20?

265/50R20 is 2.3% taller than 275/45R20. 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 265/50R20 you are really doing 61.4 mph if the speedometer was set up for 275/45R20. Going the other way, 275/45R20 would make it read 58.6 mph at a real 60.

How much ground clearance does it change?

Half the diameter difference: +0.34 in (+9 mm) under the axle.

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