285/60R20 tire size in inches

A 285/60R20 tire measures

33.5" tall × 11.2" wide

6.73" sidewall on a 20" wheel. 603 revolutions per mile.

285/60R20 means a tire 285 mm wide, with sidewalls 60% as tall as the tire is wide (171 mm), radial construction (R), for a 20 inch wheel.

33.5"20" rim6.7"11.2" wide
285/60R20: 33.5 inches tall, 11.2 inches wide, on a 20 inch rim, drawn to scale

285/60R20 specs

Overall diameter (height)33.46 inches (850 mm)
Section width11.22 inches (285 mm)
Sidewall height6.73 inches (171 mm)
Wheel (rim) diameter20 inches
Circumference105.1 inches (2,670 mm)
Revolutions per mile603
Revolutions per kilometer374
Approximate rim width7.5" to 9.0"
In inches (flotation style)33.5x11.2R20
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 285/60R20 on a 20" wheel

These 20" sizes are within 3% of 285/60R20's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.

SizeDiameterWidthDifferenceReal speed at 60
265/65R2033.56"10.43"+0.3%60.2 mphCompare
345/50R2033.58"13.58"+0.4%60.2 mphCompare
315/55R2033.64"12.40"+0.5%60.3 mphCompare
305/55R2033.21"12.01"−0.8%59.5 mphCompare
335/50R2033.19"13.19"−0.8%59.5 mphCompare
255/65R2033.05"10.04"−1.2%59.3 mphCompare
33x12.50R2033.00"12.50"−1.4%59.2 mphCompare
275/60R2032.99"10.83"−1.4%59.2 mphCompare
295/60R2033.94"11.61"+1.4%60.8 mphCompare
355/50R2033.98"13.98"+1.5%60.9 mphCompare
275/65R2034.07"10.83"+1.8%61.1 mphCompare
325/55R2034.07"12.80"+1.8%61.1 mphCompare

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

SizeWheelDiameterDifference
265/55R2222"33.48"0.0%Compare
295/75R1616"33.42"−0.1%Compare
335/55R1919"33.51"+0.1%Compare
345/35R2424"33.51"+0.1%Compare
325/45R2222"33.52"+0.2%Compare
305/60R1919"33.41"−0.2%Compare
275/85R1515"33.41"−0.2%Compare
315/50R2121"33.40"−0.2%Compare
325/60R1818"33.35"−0.3%Compare
355/45R2121"33.58"+0.3%Compare
285/65R1919"33.59"+0.4%Compare
285/55R2121"33.34"−0.4%Compare

One size up or down

Compare 285/60R20 with another size

With 295/60R20 tires, when your speedometer says 60 mph you are really going

60.8 mph

295/60R20 is +0.47 inches (+1.4%) in overall diameter. That is within the 3% most shops and makers allow.

285/60R20295/60R20Difference%
Overall diameter33.46"33.94"+0.47"+1.4%
Section width11.22"11.61"+0.39"+3.5%
Sidewall height6.73"6.97"+0.24"+3.5%
Circumference105.13"106.62"+1.48"+1.4%
Revolutions per mile602.7594.3−8.4−1.4%

Questions

How tall is a 285/60R20 tire?
A 285/60R20 tire is 33.5 inches tall (850 mm), calculated from the size. It is 11.2 inches wide with 6.7 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
What does 285/60R20 mean?
285/60R20 means a tire 285 mm wide, with sidewalls 60% as tall as the tire is wide (171 mm), radial construction (R), for a 20 inch wheel.
How many revolutions per mile does a 285/60R20 tire make?
About 603 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 105.1 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
What rim width fits a 285/60R20 tire?
Roughly 7.5" to 9.0". Check the tire maker's approved rim range for the exact model before buying wheels.
Can I use 265/65R20 instead of 285/60R20?
265/65R20 is +0.10 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.

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