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275/70R20 tire size

A 275/70R20 tire stands 35.2 inches tall and 10.8 inches wide, with a 7.6-inch sidewall on a 20-inch rim.

35.2″OVERALL 35.2 IN · RIM 20 IN10.8″7.6″WIDTH · SIDEWALL
Overall height
35.2 in893 mm
Section width
10.8 in275 mm
Sidewall height
7.6 in193 mm
Rim diameter
20 in508 mm
Circumference
110.5 in2805 mm
Revolutions per mile
574356 per km
Inch size
35.2x10.8R20

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Sizes you can swap to

These 20-inch sizes are within two width steps and 3% of a 275/70R20's overall height, the usual limit before the speedometer, ABS and transmission notice. The closest is 295/65R20, 0.2% shorter (0.06 in). Wider sizes also need room in the wheel well and a rim width that suits them.

SizeHeightWidthAt 60 mph
295/65R20−0.2%−0.06 in+20 mm59.9 mph
255/75R20−0.3%−0.10 in−20 mm59.8 mph
265/75R20+1.4%+0.49 in−10 mm60.8 mph
265/70R20−1.6%−0.55 in−10 mm59.1 mph
285/70R20+1.6%+0.55 in+10 mm60.9 mph
285/65R20−1.6%−0.57 in+10 mm59.0 mph

Plus and minus sizes

Changing rim size means changing the sidewall to keep the same overall height. On 18-inch or 19-inch or 22-inch rims, these are the closest matches to a 275/70R20.

SizeHeightWidthAt 60 mph
295/75R18+0.8%+0.26 in+20 mm60.5 mph
275/75R19+0.2%+0.08 in±0 mm60.1 mph
305/55R22+0.1%+0.05 in+30 mm60.1 mph

Other 20-inch sizes near 275/70R20

275 mm wide, other sidewalls

70 series, other widths

See the other sizes for this rim on 20-inch tire sizes, or other tires about this tall on 35-inch tires.

Shop 275/70R20 tires

These open each store's own list of 275/70R20 tires, where you can filter by type, load and speed rating.

275/70R20 questions

How tall is a 275/70R20 tire?

About 35.2 inches (893 mm) from the ground to the top of the tread, unloaded. On the vehicle, carrying weight, it sits a little lower.

What does 275/70R20 mean?

275 is the section width in millimetres (10.8 in). 70 means the sidewall is 70% of that width: 193 mm, or 7.6 in. R means radial construction, and 20 is the rim diameter in inches.

Can I use 295/65R20 instead of 275/70R20?

295/65R20 is 0.2% shorter (0.06 in) and 20 mm wider, which is inside the usual 3% rule. With it fitted, the speedometer shows 60 mph when you are doing 59.9 mph. Make sure the extra width clears the suspension and fender liner at full lock.

What is 275/70R20 in inches?

In inch terms it is 35.2x10.8R20: 35.2 inches tall, 10.8 inches wide, for a 20-inch rim.

How many revolutions per mile does a 275/70R20 make?

About 574 turns per mile, worked out from its unloaded circumference of 110.5 inches. Makers list slightly higher numbers for their own tires, because a loaded tire rolls on a smaller radius.