235/55R20 tire size
A 235/55R20 tire is 30.2 inches (767 mm) tall and 9.3 inches (235 mm) wide, and fits a 20-inch wheel. In inch sizing it is about a 30.2x9.3R20.
| Inches | Millimetres | |
|---|---|---|
| Section width | 9.25 in | 235 mm |
| Sidewall height | 5.09 in | 129 mm |
| Wheel diameter | 20 in | 508 mm |
| Circumference | 94.8 in | 2408 mm |
| Revs per mile / km | 668 | 415 |
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Sizes within 3% of 235/55R20
| Size | Diameter | Difference | Width | Sidewall | Wheel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 255/70R16 | 30.1″ | −0.4% | 10.0″ | 7.0″ | 16″ |
| 255/65R17 | 30.1″ | −0.4% | 10.0″ | 6.5″ | 17″ |
| 255/60R18 | 30.0″ | −0.4% | 10.0″ | 6.0″ | 18″ |
| 255/55R19 | 30.0″ | −0.4% | 10.0″ | 5.5″ | 19″ |
| 255/50R20 | 30.0″ | −0.5% | 10.0″ | 5.0″ | 20″ |
| 235/65R18 | 30.0″ | −0.5% | 9.3″ | 6.0″ | 18″ |
| 265/40R22 | 30.3″ | +0.6% | 10.4″ | 4.2″ | 22″ |
| 30x9.50R15 | 30.0″ | −0.6% | 9.5″ | 7.5″ | 15″ |
| 235/70R17 | 30.0″ | −0.7% | 9.3″ | 6.5″ | 17″ |
| 265/50R20 | 30.4″ | +0.8% | 10.4″ | 5.2″ | 20″ |
| 245/75R16 | 30.5″ | +1.0% | 9.6″ | 7.2″ | 16″ |
| 235/75R16 | 29.9″ | −1.0% | 9.3″ | 6.9″ | 16″ |
Within 3% of the original diameter is the range most tire shops treat as a direct swap. Check load index and clearance too.
What 235/55R20 means
- 235
- Section width: 235 mm (9.3 in) from sidewall to sidewall.
- 55
- Aspect ratio: the sidewall is 55% as tall as the tire is wide, 129 mm (5.1 in).
- R
- Radial construction, used by almost every modern tire.
- 20
- Fits a 20-inch wheel.
235/55R20 questions
What is 235/55R20 in inches?
235/55R20 is about 30.2 inches tall and 9.3 inches wide, on a 20-inch wheel, roughly a 30.2x9.3R20 in inch sizing.
Is 235/55R20 a 30 inch tire?
Yes. At 30.2 inches it is sold and fitted as a 30-inch tire.
What size can replace 235/55R20?
255/70R16, 255/65R17, 255/60R18 are the closest common sizes, all within 0.4% of its diameter, so the speedometer stays close to accurate.
How much bigger is 285/50R20?
285/50R20 is 3.5% taller, so at an indicated 60 mph you would really be doing 62.1 mph. Compare 235/55R20 and 285/50R20.
How many revolutions per mile does 235/55R20 make?
About 668 per mile (415 per km), from a 94.8-inch circumference.