Tire Size Box

285/30R20 vs 275/35R20

275/35R20 compared with 285/30R20

+3.2% diameter, −0.4" width

275/35R20 is 27.58" tall vs 26.73". More than the 3% rule of thumb, so check carefully before switching.

26.7"20" rim3.4"11.2" wide
285/30R20 (solid) compared with 275/35R20 (dashed outline), drawn to scale

With 275/35R20 tires, when your speedometer says 60 mph you are really going

61.9 mph

275/35R20 is +0.85 inches (+3.2%) in overall diameter. That is more than the 3% most shops and makers recommend.

285/30R20275/35R20Difference%
Overall diameter26.73"27.58"+0.85"+3.2%
Section width11.22"10.83"−0.39"−3.5%
Sidewall height3.37"3.79"+0.42"+12.6%
Circumference83.98"86.64"+2.66"+3.2%
Revolutions per mile754.4731.3−23.2−3.1%

Speedometer difference

If your vehicle came with 285/30R20 and you fit 275/35R20, here is your real speed for each speedometer reading:

Speedometer showsActual speedDifference
20 mph20.6 mph+0.6 mph
30 mph30.9 mph+0.9 mph
40 mph41.3 mph+1.3 mph
50 mph51.6 mph+1.6 mph
60 mph61.9 mph+1.9 mph
65 mph67.1 mph+2.1 mph
70 mph72.2 mph+2.2 mph
75 mph77.4 mph+2.4 mph
80 mph82.5 mph+2.5 mph

Each size on its own

Questions

Which is bigger, 285/30R20 or 275/35R20?
275/35R20 is taller by 0.85 inches (27.58" vs 26.73"). 285/30R20 is wider by 0.39 inches.
Can I replace 285/30R20 with 275/35R20?
It is not recommended without checking carefully. The diameter difference is +3.2%, more than the 3% most shops and makers allow. It will throw off the speedometer and may affect ABS, stability control and clearance.
How much will 275/35R20 change my speedometer?
When your speedometer reads 60 mph with 275/35R20 fitted (calibrated for 285/30R20), your real speed is 61.9 mph. Your odometer will under-count miles by about 3.2%.
Will 275/35R20 lift my vehicle?
Ride height changes by half the diameter difference: +0.42 inches of ground clearance at the axle.

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