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295/55R20 vs 305/55R20

305/55R20 is 1.3% taller (+0.43 in) and 0.39 in wider than 295/55R20.

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305/55R20 is 1.3% taller than 295/55R20. That is inside the ±3% most shops treat as a straight swap.

295/55R20305/55R20Change
Diameter32.78″33.21″+0.43″+1.3%
Width11.61″12.01″+0.39″+3.4%
Sidewall6.39″6.60″+0.22″+3.4%
Circumference103.0″104.3″+1.4″+1.3%
Wheel20″20″Same
Revs per mile615607−8
SideTread
295/55R20305/55R20
Speedometer shows 60 mph60.8mph

Real speed on 305/55R20.

Ground clearance+0.22in

Change in height under the axle.

Width per side+0.20in

On the same wheel, split inboard and outboard.

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295/55R20 or 305/55R20?

Can I use 305/55R20 instead of 295/55R20?

305/55R20 is 1.3% taller than 295/55R20. 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 305/55R20 you are really doing 60.8 mph if the speedometer was set up for 295/55R20. Going the other way, 295/55R20 would make it read 59.2 mph at a real 60.

How much ground clearance does it change?

Half the diameter difference: +0.22 in (+6 mm) under the axle.

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