215/35R20 tire size in inches
A 215/35R20 tire measures
25.9" tall × 8.5" wide
2.96" sidewall on a 20" wheel. 778 revolutions per mile.
215/35R20 means a tire 215 mm wide, with sidewalls 35% as tall as the tire is wide (75 mm), radial construction (R), for a 20 inch wheel.
215/35R20 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 25.93 inches (659 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 8.46 inches (215 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 2.96 inches (75 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 20 inches |
| Circumference | 81.4 inches (2,069 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 778 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 483 |
| Approximate rim width | 7.0" to 8.5" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 25.9x8.5R20 |
| Aspect ratio | 35% |
Calculated from the size. Real tires differ by brand, model and tread depth, typically by a few tenths of an inch.
Sizes that can replace 215/35R20 on a 20" wheel
These 20" sizes are within 3% of 215/35R20's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 305/25R20 | 26.00" | 12.01" | +0.3% | 60.2 mph | Compare |
| 255/30R20 | 26.02" | 10.04" | +0.4% | 60.2 mph | Compare |
| 295/25R20 | 25.81" | 11.61" | −0.5% | 59.7 mph | Compare |
| 245/30R20 | 25.79" | 9.65" | −0.5% | 59.7 mph | Compare |
| 225/35R20 | 26.20" | 8.86" | +1.1% | 60.6 mph | Compare |
| 315/25R20 | 26.20" | 12.40" | +1.1% | 60.6 mph | Compare |
| 285/25R20 | 25.61" | 11.22" | −1.2% | 59.3 mph | Compare |
| 265/30R20 | 26.26" | 10.43" | +1.3% | 60.8 mph | Compare |
| 235/30R20 | 25.55" | 9.25" | −1.4% | 59.1 mph | Compare |
| 325/25R20 | 26.40" | 12.80" | +1.8% | 61.1 mph | Compare |
| 275/25R20 | 25.41" | 10.83" | −2.0% | 58.8 mph | Compare |
| 235/35R20 | 26.48" | 9.25" | +2.1% | 61.3 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 185/75R15 | 15" | 25.93" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 205/80R13 | 13" | 25.91" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 235/70R13 | 13" | 25.95" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 295/30R19 | 19" | 25.97" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 205/55R17 | 17" | 25.88" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 225/45R18 | 18" | 25.97" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 285/40R17 | 17" | 25.98" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 195/65R16 | 16" | 25.98" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 355/25R19 | 19" | 25.99" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 225/50R17 | 17" | 25.86" | −0.3% | Compare |
| 285/35R18 | 18" | 25.85" | −0.3% | Compare |
| 215/70R14 | 14" | 25.85" | −0.3% | Compare |
One size up or down
- 225/35R20wider: 26.2" × 8.9"
- 215/30R20lower profile: 25.1" × 8.5"
- 215/40R20taller sidewall: 26.8" × 8.5"
Compare 215/35R20 with another size
Questions
- How tall is a 215/35R20 tire?
- A 215/35R20 tire is 25.9 inches tall (659 mm), calculated from the size. It is 8.5 inches wide with 3.0 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 215/35R20 mean?
- 215/35R20 means a tire 215 mm wide, with sidewalls 35% as tall as the tire is wide (75 mm), radial construction (R), for a 20 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 215/35R20 tire make?
- About 778 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 81.4 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 215/35R20 tire?
- Roughly 7.0" to 8.5". Check the tire maker's approved rim range for the exact model before buying wheels.
- Can I use 305/25R20 instead of 215/35R20?
- 305/25R20 is +0.08 inches (+0.3%) in overall diameter, so at an indicated 60 mph you would be doing 60.2 mph. Differences under 3% are usually fine, but check clearance, load index and your vehicle's placard.