Tire Ruler295/55R20 dimensions
| Overall diameter (height) | 32.78″ · 833 mm |
| Section width | 11.61″ · 295 mm |
| Sidewall height | 6.39″ · 162 mm |
| Wheel diameter | 20″ |
| Rim width (rule of thumb) | 8–10″ |
| Circumference | 103.0″ |
| Revolutions per mile | 615 |
| In inches (flotation style) | 32.8 × 11.6R20 |
How it’s calculated: the sidewall is 55% of the 295 mm width = 162.3 mm (6.39″). Add two sidewalls to the 20″ wheel: 20 + 2 × 6.39 = 32.78″.
Bigger tires than 295/55R20 on 20″ wheels
| Size | Height | Taller by | 60 mph reads |
|---|---|---|---|
| 275/60R20 | 33.0″ | +0.22″ (+0.7%) | 60.4 mph |
| 33x12.50R20 | 33.0″ | +0.22″ (+0.7%) | 60.4 mph |
| 305/55R20 | 33.2″ | +0.43″ (+1.3%) | 60.8 mph |
| 285/60R20 | 33.5″ | +0.69″ (+2.1%) | 61.3 mph |
| 265/65R20 | 33.6″ | +0.79″ (+2.4%) | 61.4 mph |
“60 mph reads” is your real speed when a speedometer set up for 295/55R20 shows 60. Above about 3% taller, most trucks need a leveling kit or lift, and the speedometer should be recalibrated.
Sizes equivalent to 295/55R20
Within 1.5% of the same height on a 20″ wheel. Usually interchangeable for the speedometer; check width, load index and clearance.
| Size | Height | Width | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 275/60R20 | 33.0″ | 10.8″ | +0.7% |
| 33x12.50R20 | 33.0″ | 12.5″ | +0.7% |
| 265/60R20 | 32.5″ | 10.4″ | −0.8% |
| 285/55R20 | 32.3″ | 11.2″ | −1.3% |
| 305/55R20 | 33.2″ | 12.0″ | +1.3% |
Same height on a different wheel size
Changing wheel size (plus or minus sizing) while keeping the overall height keeps your speedometer right:
- 33x12.50R15: 33.0″ tall on a 15″ wheel (+0.7%)
- 285/75R16: 32.8″ tall on a 16″ wheel (+0.2%)
- 285/70R17: 32.7″ tall on a 17″ wheel (−0.2%)
- 295/70R17: 33.3″ tall on a 17″ wheel (+1.5%)
- 255/80R17: 33.1″ tall on a 17″ wheel (+0.9%)
- 33x12.50R17: 33.0″ tall on a 17″ wheel (+0.7%)
- 275/70R18: 33.2″ tall on an 18″ wheel (+1.2%)
- 285/65R18: 32.6″ tall on an 18″ wheel (−0.6%)
- 265/70R18: 32.6″ tall on an 18″ wheel (−0.5%)
- 33x12.50R18: 33.0″ tall on an 18″ wheel (+0.7%)
- 305/45R22: 32.8″ tall on a 22″ wheel (+0.1%)
- 275/50R22: 32.8″ tall on a 22″ wheel (+0.2%)
- 33x12.50R22: 33.0″ tall on a 22″ wheel (+0.7%)
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Frequently asked questions
Is 295/55R20 a 33 inch tire?
Yes. 295/55R20 is 32.78 inches tall, so it's sold and talked about as a 33-inch tire.
What size is 295/55R20 in inches?
295/55R20 is 32.8 inches tall (overall diameter), 11.6 inches wide, with a 6.4 inch sidewall, and fits a 20 inch wheel.
What tire size is equivalent to 295/55R20?
Sizes within 1.5% of the same diameter on a 20" wheel: 275/60R20 (33.0"), 33x12.50R20 (33.0"), 265/60R20 (32.5"), 285/55R20 (32.3"). Check load index and width before swapping.
What rim width fits 295/55R20?
As a rule of thumb, about 8–10 inches. The tire maker's spec sheet lists the approved range for each model.
How many revolutions per mile does 295/55R20 make?
About 615 revolutions per mile in theory (circumference 103.0 in). Real tires turn slightly more because they flatten under load.