245/65R20 tire size in inches
A 245/65R20 tire measures
32.5" tall × 9.6" wide
6.27" sidewall on a 20" wheel. 620 revolutions per mile.
245/65R20 means a tire 245 mm wide, with sidewalls 65% as tall as the tire is wide (159 mm), radial construction (R), for a 20 inch wheel.
245/65R20 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 32.54 inches (826 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 9.65 inches (245 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 6.27 inches (159 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 20 inches |
| Circumference | 102.2 inches (2,597 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 620 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 385 |
| Approximate rim width | 6.5" to 8.0" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 32.5x9.6R20 |
| Aspect ratio | 65% |
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 245/65R20 on a 20" wheel
These 20" sizes are within 3% of 245/65R20's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 265/60R20 | 32.52" | 10.43" | −0.1% | 60.0 mph | Compare |
| 355/45R20 | 32.58" | 13.98" | +0.1% | 60.1 mph | Compare |
| 315/50R20 | 32.40" | 12.40" | −0.4% | 59.7 mph | Compare |
| 285/55R20 | 32.34" | 11.22" | −0.6% | 59.6 mph | Compare |
| 295/55R20 | 32.78" | 11.61" | +0.7% | 60.4 mph | Compare |
| 325/50R20 | 32.80" | 12.80" | +0.8% | 60.5 mph | Compare |
| 345/45R20 | 32.22" | 13.58" | −1.0% | 59.4 mph | Compare |
| 275/60R20 | 32.99" | 10.83" | +1.4% | 60.8 mph | Compare |
| 33x12.50R20 | 33.00" | 12.50" | +1.4% | 60.8 mph | Compare |
| 255/60R20 | 32.05" | 10.04" | −1.5% | 59.1 mph | Compare |
| 235/65R20 | 32.03" | 9.25" | −1.6% | 59.1 mph | Compare |
| 255/65R20 | 33.05" | 10.04" | +1.6% | 60.9 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 335/40R22 | 22" | 32.55" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 265/65R19 | 19" | 32.56" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 325/45R21 | 21" | 32.52" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 335/55R18 | 18" | 32.51" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 345/50R19 | 19" | 32.58" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 285/65R18 | 18" | 32.59" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 265/55R21 | 21" | 32.48" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 265/70R18 | 18" | 32.61" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 245/75R18 | 18" | 32.47" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 245/55R22 | 22" | 32.61" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 305/65R17 | 17" | 32.61" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 285/60R19 | 19" | 32.46" | −0.2% | Compare |
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Questions
- How tall is a 245/65R20 tire?
- A 245/65R20 tire is 32.5 inches tall (826 mm), calculated from the size. It is 9.6 inches wide with 6.3 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 245/65R20 mean?
- 245/65R20 means a tire 245 mm wide, with sidewalls 65% as tall as the tire is wide (159 mm), radial construction (R), for a 20 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 245/65R20 tire make?
- About 620 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 102.2 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 245/65R20 tire?
- Roughly 6.5" to 8.0". Check the tire maker's approved rim range for the exact model before buying wheels.
- Can I use 265/60R20 instead of 245/65R20?
- 265/60R20 is −0.02 inches (−0.1%) in overall diameter, so at an indicated 60 mph you would be doing 60.0 mph. Differences under 3% are usually fine, but check clearance, load index and your vehicle's placard.