31x10.50R15 vs 285/50R20
285/50R20 is 0.7% taller (+0.22 in) and 0.72 in wider than 31x10.50R15.
285/50R20 is 0.7% taller than 31x10.50R15. That is inside the ±3% most shops treat as a straight swap.
| 31x10.50R15 | 285/50R20 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diameter | 31.00″ | 31.22″ | +0.22″+0.7% |
| Width | 10.50″ | 11.22″ | +0.72″+6.9% |
| Sidewall | 8.00″ | 5.61″ | −2.39″−29.9% |
| Circumference | 97.4″ | 98.1″ | +0.7″+0.7% |
| Wheel | 15″ | 20″ | +5″ |
| Revs per mile | 651 | 646 | −5 |
Real speed on 285/50R20.
Change in height under the axle.
On the same wheel, split inboard and outboard.
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31x10.50R15 or 285/50R20?
Can I use 285/50R20 instead of 31x10.50R15?
285/50R20 is 0.7% taller than 31x10.50R15. 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 285/50R20 you are really doing 60.4 mph if the speedometer was set up for 31x10.50R15. Going the other way, 31x10.50R15 would make it read 59.6 mph at a real 60.
How much ground clearance does it change?
Half the diameter difference: +0.11 in (+3 mm) under the axle.