275/35R20 tire size in inches
A 275/35R20 tire measures
27.6" tall × 10.8" wide
3.79" sidewall on a 20" wheel. 731 revolutions per mile.
275/35R20 means a tire 275 mm wide, with sidewalls 35% as tall as the tire is wide (96 mm), radial construction (R), for a 20 inch wheel.
275/35R20 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 27.58 inches (701 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 10.83 inches (275 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 3.79 inches (96 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 20 inches |
| Circumference | 86.6 inches (2,201 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 731 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 454 |
| Approximate rim width | 9.0" to 10.5" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 27.6x10.8R20 |
| 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 275/35R20 on a 20" wheel
These 20" sizes are within 3% of 275/35R20's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 215/45R20 | 27.62" | 8.46" | +0.1% | 60.1 mph | Compare |
| 325/30R20 | 27.68" | 12.80" | +0.4% | 60.2 mph | Compare |
| 245/40R20 | 27.72" | 9.65" | +0.5% | 60.3 mph | Compare |
| 315/30R20 | 27.44" | 12.40" | −0.5% | 59.7 mph | Compare |
| 235/40R20 | 27.40" | 9.25" | −0.6% | 59.6 mph | Compare |
| 265/35R20 | 27.30" | 10.43" | −1.0% | 59.4 mph | Compare |
| 285/35R20 | 27.85" | 11.22" | +1.0% | 60.6 mph | Compare |
| 335/30R20 | 27.91" | 13.19" | +1.2% | 60.7 mph | Compare |
| 305/30R20 | 27.20" | 12.01" | −1.4% | 59.2 mph | Compare |
| 225/45R20 | 27.97" | 8.86" | +1.4% | 60.9 mph | Compare |
| 255/40R20 | 28.03" | 10.04" | +1.6% | 61.0 mph | Compare |
| 225/40R20 | 27.09" | 8.86" | −1.8% | 58.9 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 245/60R16 | 16" | 27.57" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 265/65R14 | 14" | 27.56" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 335/25R21 | 21" | 27.59" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 235/30R22 | 22" | 27.55" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 305/40R18 | 18" | 27.61" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 245/55R17 | 17" | 27.61" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 285/25R22 | 22" | 27.61" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 215/80R14 | 14" | 27.54" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 295/50R16 | 16" | 27.61" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 245/65R15 | 15" | 27.54" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 225/60R17 | 17" | 27.63" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 265/60R15 | 15" | 27.52" | −0.2% | Compare |
One size up or down
- 265/35R20narrower: 27.3" × 10.4"
- 285/35R20wider: 27.9" × 11.2"
- 275/30R20lower profile: 26.5" × 10.8"
- 275/40R20taller sidewall: 28.7" × 10.8"
Compare 275/35R20 with another size
Questions
- How tall is a 275/35R20 tire?
- A 275/35R20 tire is 27.6 inches tall (701 mm), calculated from the size. It is 10.8 inches wide with 3.8 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 275/35R20 mean?
- 275/35R20 means a tire 275 mm wide, with sidewalls 35% as tall as the tire is wide (96 mm), radial construction (R), for a 20 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 275/35R20 tire make?
- About 731 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 86.6 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 275/35R20 tire?
- Roughly 9.0" to 10.5". Check the tire maker's approved rim range for the exact model before buying wheels.
- Can I use 215/45R20 instead of 275/35R20?
- 215/45R20 is +0.04 inches (+0.1%) in overall diameter, so at an indicated 60 mph you would be doing 60.1 mph. Differences under 3% are usually fine, but check clearance, load index and your vehicle's placard.