235/60R20 tire size in inches

A 235/60R20 tire measures

31.1" tall × 9.3" wide

5.55" sidewall on a 20" wheel. 648 revolutions per mile.

235/60R20 means a tire 235 mm wide, with sidewalls 60% as tall as the tire is wide (141 mm), radial construction (R), for a 20 inch wheel.

31.1"20" rim5.6"9.3" wide
235/60R20: 31.1 inches tall, 9.3 inches wide, on a 20 inch rim, drawn to scale

235/60R20 specs

Overall diameter (height)31.10 inches (790 mm)
Section width9.25 inches (235 mm)
Sidewall height5.55 inches (141 mm)
Wheel (rim) diameter20 inches
Circumference97.7 inches (2,482 mm)
Revolutions per mile648
Revolutions per kilometer403
Approximate rim width6.0" to 7.5"
In inches (flotation style)31.1x9.3R20
Aspect ratio60%

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 235/60R20 on a 20" wheel

These 20" sizes are within 3% of 235/60R20's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.

SizeDiameterWidthDifferenceReal speed at 60
255/55R2031.04"10.04"−0.2%59.9 mphCompare
315/45R2031.16"12.40"+0.2%60.1 mphCompare
355/40R2031.18"13.98"+0.3%60.2 mphCompare
215/65R2031.00"8.46"−0.3%59.8 mphCompare
285/50R2031.22"11.22"+0.4%60.2 mphCompare
345/40R2030.87"13.58"−0.8%59.5 mphCompare
275/50R2030.83"10.83"−0.9%59.5 mphCompare
305/45R2030.81"12.01"−0.9%59.4 mphCompare
265/55R2031.48"10.43"+1.2%60.7 mphCompare
225/65R2031.52"8.86"+1.3%60.8 mphCompare
325/45R2031.52"12.80"+1.3%60.8 mphCompare
225/60R2030.63"8.86"−1.5%59.1 mphCompare

Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)

SizeWheelDiameterDifference
285/45R2121"31.10"0.0%Compare
295/65R1616"31.10"0.0%Compare
275/65R1717"31.07"−0.1%Compare
255/85R1414"31.07"−0.1%Compare
255/80R1515"31.06"−0.1%Compare
225/85R1616"31.06"−0.1%Compare
255/75R1616"31.06"−0.1%Compare
255/70R1717"31.06"−0.2%Compare
255/65R1818"31.05"−0.2%Compare
255/60R1919"31.05"−0.2%Compare
275/70R1616"31.16"+0.2%Compare
255/50R2121"31.04"−0.2%Compare

One size up or down

Compare 235/60R20 with another size

With 245/60R20 tires, when your speedometer says 60 mph you are really going

60.9 mph

245/60R20 is +0.47 inches (+1.5%) in overall diameter. That is within the 3% most shops and makers allow.

235/60R20245/60R20Difference%
Overall diameter31.10"31.57"+0.47"+1.5%
Section width9.25"9.65"+0.39"+4.3%
Sidewall height5.55"5.79"+0.24"+4.3%
Circumference97.71"99.20"+1.48"+1.5%
Revolutions per mile648.4638.7−9.7−1.5%

Questions

How tall is a 235/60R20 tire?
A 235/60R20 tire is 31.1 inches tall (790 mm), calculated from the size. It is 9.3 inches wide with 5.6 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
What does 235/60R20 mean?
235/60R20 means a tire 235 mm wide, with sidewalls 60% as tall as the tire is wide (141 mm), radial construction (R), for a 20 inch wheel.
How many revolutions per mile does a 235/60R20 tire make?
About 648 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 97.7 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
What rim width fits a 235/60R20 tire?
Roughly 6.0" to 7.5". Check the tire maker's approved rim range for the exact model before buying wheels.
Can I use 255/55R20 instead of 235/60R20?
255/55R20 is −0.06 inches (−0.2%) in overall diameter, so at an indicated 60 mph you would be doing 59.9 mph. Differences under 3% are usually fine, but check clearance, load index and your vehicle's placard.

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